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Siemens partners with CPFL Energia for Brazil's electricity sector digitalization

Siemens is collaborating with CPFL Energia to digitalize Brazil's electricity sector using Siemens Gridscale X Meter Data Management (MDM) software.


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KfW advances German hydrogen network with initial EUR 172 million funding

KfW has initiated a significant step in the development of Germany's hydrogen infrastructure by transferring EUR 172 million into an amortisation account.


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Siemens ranks fifth among top patent applicants at EPO for computer technology

Siemens has solidified its position as a leading force in the field of computer technology, ranking fifth among the top 20 patent applicants at the European Patent Office (EPO) for 2024.


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UOB Asset Management changes United SSE 50 ETF index tracking

UOB Asset Management Ltd (UOBAM) has announced a shift in the index tracked by its United SSE 50 China Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).


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Macquarie launches European direct lending platform targeting middle-market credit

Macquarie Group has announced the launch of a direct lending platform in Europe, aimed at providing investors with access to middle-market credit.


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Bangkok faces urgent challenges from extreme urban heat

Extreme urban heat poses a significant challenge for Bangkok, impacting the city's residents and economy.


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Barclays urges vigilance as online marketplace scams increase

Barclays has reported a rise in online marketplace scams, urging caution among shoppers as the spring season begins.


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Sun Life and DentaQuest strengthen partnership with $825K donation to TeamSmile

Sun Life U.S. and its dental segment, DentaQuest, have formalized a three-year partnership agreement to support TeamSmile, a program aimed at enhancing access to oral healthcare for underserved children.


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Djibouti slum upgrading project transforms lives with housing and job creation

The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, initiated in 2018, aims to address significant challenges faced by residents of Balbala Ancien, a large suburb of Djibouti City.


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Egg supply in Australia faces long-term challenges and price volatility

Australia faces persistent challenges in its egg supply chain, as outlined by Michael Whitehead, ANZ Executive Director of Agribusiness Insights.


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BMO appoints Halé Behzadi as Vice Chair for California

BMO has announced the appointment of Halé Behzadi as Vice Chair for California at BMO U.S. This new position is part of BMO's strategy to enhance its growth in California.


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Ethiopian women entrepreneurs excel with support from World Bank initiatives

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Hanna Berhanu manages Abyssinia Woodworks PLC, a furniture manufacturing business she started in 2015.


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Kosovo becomes an official donor to World Bank’s International Development Association

The Republic of Kosovo has become a donor to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) with a contribution of $1.4 million.


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World Bank allocates $11.45M for primary healthcare improvements in Kyrgyz Republic

The World Bank has announced an additional $11.45 million in funding to enhance primary health care services in the Kyrgyz Republic.


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World Bank report highlights key reforms needed for Nepal's economic growth

Nepal has made significant strides in reducing poverty, nearly eliminating extreme poverty, largely due to remittances.


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World Bank invests $200 million to enhance transport in Dodoma

A significant investment by the World Bank aims to improve urban mobility and accessibility in Dodoma, Tanzania's capital.


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Siemens introduces AI-powered solutions for comprehensive industrial maintenance

Siemens has announced the expansion of its Industrial Copilot with a new generative AI-powered maintenance offering.


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Siemens announces new office opening in Munich's Werksviertel district

Siemens is set to open new offices in Munich's Werksviertel district, a move that aligns with the company's New Work Concept.


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Mushroom business grows jobs and sustainability in Sint Maarten

Stephane Ferron, the driving force behind Sproute BV, embarked on a mission to create a sustainable mushroom business in Sint Maarten.


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KfW supports Tanzania's efforts to enhance access to clean drinking water

World Water Day, observed annually on March 22 since 1993 and organized by the United Nations, highlights the importance of water and promotes mindful consumption of drinking water.