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Wind energy industry warns: actions not words needed from governments to address energy security and climate crises ahead of COP27

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– More than 100 leading wind energy companies call on Paris Signatories to streamline planning and permitting, upgrade grid infrastructure and evolve power markets to accelerate renewable energy deployment. A global coalition of 108 leading wind energy companies and associations, representing 81% of installed wind energy worldwide, has challenged governments to take dramatic action to … Continued

BRI Commits to its Share Buyback Program and Providing Optimal Dividends to Shareholders

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PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (IDX: BBRI) is providing optimal dividends to shareholders and implementing its share buyback program from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2023. BRI President Director Sunarso said, “With good capital management, BRI will continue to provide optimal dividends to shareholders. In the next three to four years, BRI’s potential … Continued

Cognizant selected as Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s new Global Technology Services Partner

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– Cognizant will provide managed IT services to support the global law firm’s business growth and enhance customer experience Cognizant ( https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3653443-1&h=1974417788&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cognizant.com%2F&a=Cognizant ) today announced that it has been selected by global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to manage global IT operations and support its ambitious global expansion plans. Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1794711/Cognizant_Logo.jpg Under the new … Continued

Calumino Announces Series A Funding Round to Scale First-of-its-Kind Intelligent Thermal Sensing Platform

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– Celesta Capital and Taronga Ventures lead the $10.3M Series A Round Calumino, the developer and manufacturer of a proprietary next-generation thermal sensor technology and AI, today announced its $10.3M USD Series A funding. The funding round is led by Celesta Capital and Taronga Ventures, with additional participation from Egis Technology and others. Calumino’s innovation … Continued

BCI Leads Significant Investment in Authority Brands

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Authority Brands, a residential services franchising platform in North America, today announced that British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”), one of the largest institutional investors in Canada, has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in the company, alongside funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax Funds”), which will retain majority ownership. Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/795374/Authority_Brands_Logo.jpg … Continued

Vantage announces partnership with UNESCO to support education initiatives In India

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Vantage(https://www.vantagemarkets.com/), the international multi-asset trading platform today announces its partnership(https://www.vantagemarkets.com/esg/unesco/) with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation), as a part of its social commitment to strengthen education opportunities to emerging markets like India. Within this partnership, Vantage is supporting the “State of the Education Report for India, 2022 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in … Continued

Adani becomes India’s second largest cement player

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Completes acquisition of Ambuja Cements and ACC – Largest acquisition in India’s Infrastructure and Materials space valued at USD 6.50 billion – Post the transaction, Adani will hold 63.15% in Ambuja Cements and 56.69% in ACC (of which 50.05% is held through Ambuja Cements) – The combined market capitalization of Ambuja Cements and ACC is … Continued

TGI Fridays(R) Expands Global Presence in Asia with Most Significant Development Agreement in Company History

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– The U.S.-based company has partnered with Master Franchisor, Universal Success Enterprises, to bring an authentic Fridays(R) experience to over 75 new locations in South and Southeast Asia TGI Fridays announced today the development of 75 new restaurants throughout South and Southeast Asia over the next 10 years in partnership with Master Franchisor Universal Success … Continued

Wafra Capital Partners Rebrands as InterVest Capital Partners(R)

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– The new brand and visual identity exemplify the firm’s long-standing commitment to international investors and highlight the investment team’s dedication and focus on creating innovative investment solutions since 1999. InterVest Capital Partners, formerly known as Wafra Capital Partners, a leading investment manager in structured finance verticals and a pioneer of Sharia-compliant investment products, announced … Continued

East China’s Jining propels high-quality industrial development by improving industrial chains, fostering featured industrial clusters

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A news report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE: Jining city in east China’s Shandong province has made great strides in promoting high-quality development of industries by fostering and strengthening featured industrial clusters of its top 10 industries and improving industrial chains in a targeted manner. So far, four industrial clusters in the city have been designated … Continued