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A.P. Moller – Maersk to shift vessel calls to new container terminal in Kalundborg operated by APM Terminals

The FINANCIAL -- Maersk today announced the signing of an agreement with Maersk to regularly call Kalundborg as APM Terminals will establish and operate a new container operation at Kalundborg in agreement with Port of Kalundborg. As consequence Maersk will leave Copenhagen Malmö Port

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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Travel News

AS 2020 ENDS, TOURISM LOOKS FORWARD WITH DETERMINATION

The FINANCIAL -- As UNWTO officials notes, we are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill. Millions of people missed chances to explore

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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Coronavirus

WTO updates report on trade in medical goods in the context of COVID-19

The FINANCIAL -- The WTO Secretariat has published an update of the information note on trade in medical goods in the context of tackling COVID-19 which was first issued on 3 April. The update looks at developments that took place in the

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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Oil & Auto

German company produces 2.7 million number plates in Central America

Situated between the Pacific and the Atlantic is the most-populated country of Central America: Guatemala. Since 2008, TÖNNJES has been active there through a local joint venture. Apart from a few brief interruptions, the German vehicle identification specialist has personalised all vehicle

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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Tech

Ideagen Plc Makes Largest Ever Acquisition with Purchase of Huddle

Ideagen Plc, the leading global provider of information management software for highly regulated industries, has today announced the acquisition of Huddle.

by The FINANCIAL

December 24, 2020

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BANKS

Deutsche Bank cements strong position in Japan’s solar sector

The FINANCIAL -- Deutsche Bank’s Tokyo and London Branches announced today that they have acted as Sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Structuring Bank for a JPY 7.3 billion (USD70.6m) financing to Amp Energy (“Amp”) for the acquisition of an operating 20MW solar PV

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

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Travel News

EBRD supports Egypt’s tourism sector

The FINANCIAL -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is breaking fresh ground with a USD 12 million loan to Al Dau Al Haram for Hotel Operations for the regeneration of a brownfield site into a Hyatt Regency hotel, to promote

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

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Tech

LG AND MAGNA ENTER JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT TO EXPAND IN POWERTRAIN ELECTRIFICATION MARKET

The FINANCIAL -- LG Electronics (“LG”) and Magna International Inc. (“Magna”) announced a joint venture (JV) to manufacture e-motors, inverters and on board chargers and, for certain automakers, related e-drive systems to support the growing global shift toward vehicle electrification. The new company,

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

1 min read

CSR

The Season of Giving Back: Mastercard Reaches $4 Million Donation To Stand Up to Cancer

The FINANCIAL -- According to Mastercard 2020 has reminded us that when we come together, we can create meaningful change in the communities around us and that every act of giving goes a long way.

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

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BANKS

UniCredit and EIB: an additional €500 million for Italian mid-caps to tackle the COVID-19 crisis

The FINANCIAL -- UniCredit and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are providing new funding to ensure the resilience of the economy hit by the pandemic and stimulate recovery.

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

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