Germany

Euler Hermes: Successful extension of supply chain protection

December 7, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- The German federal government and German credit insurers are extending their joint protection shield to secure supply chains by six months until the end of June 2021

EIB finances KINEXON with €15 mln to develop their internet of things technology

The FINANCIAL — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and KINEXON, a Munich-based

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November 16, 2020

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Adidas replaces KfW syndicated loan facility

The FINANCIAL — Following a series of successful financing activities, adidas has

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November 11, 2020

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bp and Ørsted to create renewable hydrogen partnership in Germany

The FINANCIAL — bp and Ørsted have today signed a Letter of

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November 10, 2020

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Tech

Nokia delivers private 5G network to MYNXG

The FINANCIAL — Nokia has deployed an industrial-grade private wireless 5G campus network at the Nuremburg development center of secure industrial IoT specialist MYNXG. MYNXG will use the Nokia 5G network at its new industrial IoT interoperability test center to develop new

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November 10, 2020

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WORLD

Germany is the first country to invest in Food Systems 2030

The FINANCIAL — Germany became the first donor today to invest in Food Systems 2030, a new World Bank Multi-Donor Trust Fund that proposes to help countries maximize the impact of their public spending and transform their food systems to increase food

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November 4, 2020

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Travel News

Easyjet aircraft was the first to land at Berlin’s new airport

The FINANCIAL — As the largest airline based in Berlin-Brandenburg, easyJet opened a new chapter with the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport “Willy Brandt”. The first easyJet aircraft, special flight EJU 3110, was the first to land on time at 2pm at

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November 2, 2020

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Finance

NIB finances UPM’s next-generation biorefinery in Germany

The FINANCIAL — NIB and the Finnish forest industry company UPM-Kymmene Oyj have signed a 10-year loan agreement for EUR 200 million for financing the construction of a biorefinery producing wood-based biochemicals in Leuna, Germany, that will provide bio-based sustainable alternatives for fossil

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October 30, 2020

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WORLD

Germany remains on top of “Nation Brand” ranking, the UK edges out Canada to the second spot

The FINANCIAL — This year is marked by an overall decline in perception of nations’ reputations, and the top-10 NBI nations are not immune to this overall negative sentiment. While Germany retains the top position in the 2020 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands IndexSM

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October 28, 2020

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BANKS

Deutsche Bank leads largest ever social bond for EU

The FINANCIAL — Deutsche Bank helped the European Union (EU) break new records this week by leading its inaugural jumbo social bond. The 17 billion euro issuance, split between a 10 billion euro 10-year and a 7 billion euro 20-year tranche was

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October 23, 2020

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WORLD

Majority of the workers from 27 countries are worried about losing their job

The FINANCIAL — A new Ipsos survey of more than 12,000 working adults from 27 countries for the World Economic Forum finds 54% of them expressing concern about losing their job in the next 12 months. Perceived job insecurity varies widely across countries: it

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October 19, 2020

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Business

Mercer appoints Achim Lüder as new Chief People Officer

The FINANCIAL — Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has announced Achim Lüder as its new Chief People

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October 19, 2020

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Tech

Dusseldorf and Duisburg ordered 109 light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility

The FINANCIAL — Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn AG and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have jointly ordered 109 Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility, including an option for an additional 48 units. The contract also includes the maintenance and servicing of the Duisburg vehicles

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October 15, 2020

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Travel News

Lufthansa will deploy one of the most modern aircraft – Airbus A350-900

For the duration of the winter timetable (until the end of March 2021) Lufthansa will be deploying four of the currently parked Airbus A350-900s to its hub in Frankfurt. The Airbus A350-900 is one of the most modern and environmentally friendly long-haul

by The FINANCIAL

October 13, 2020

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