(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Department of Energy issued the final non-FTA export authorization for Venture Global’s CP2 facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel issued the following statement:

“Venture Global is grateful for the Trump Administration’s final approval of CP2, a critical project that will supply American allies with low-cost LNG for decades, support thousands of jobs and greatly benefit the U.S. balance of trade. The CP2 project construction is well underway and we look forward to continue advancing the project safely and quickly to bring new LNG to the global market at a record pace beginning in 2027.”

About Venture Global

Venture Global is an American producer and exporter of low-cost U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) with over 100 MTPA of capacity in production, construction, or development. Venture Global began producing LNG from its first facility in 2022 and is now one of the largest LNG exporters in the United States ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting continues to expand its business and technology transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with MOYO, a digital consultancy delivering integrated solutions across strategy, data, technology, engineering, and talent development.

Founded in 2007 by Managing Director Pierre le Roux, MOYO combines consulting, technology, and human capital services to help a diverse client base—from startups to large enterprises across the financial services, mining, and retail industries—implement scalable systems, optimize processes, and deliver purpose-built solutions that capture new opportunities in the digital economy.

“At MOYO, we believe digital transformation only succeeds when solutions are built with deep empathy and a clear understanding of the people behind the business,” Pierre said. “Our collaboration with Andersen Consulting reflects that same commitment to meaningful, long-term change.”

“MOYO’s blend of techni ... Read more »

Collaboration Strengthens Census Through Location-Enabled Data Sharing

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in support of the 2030 census round. Building on a successful collaboration during the 2020 census round, the partnership aims to embed geographic information system (GIS) technology into all phases of census work. By leveraging GIS, national statistics and census offices will gain access to more authoritative, location-enabled data and faster, more efficient methods of planning, collection, and dissemination.

“National census projects can often involve mapping an entire country,” said Linda Peters, Esri global business development manager. “GIS is becoming crucial for every step of a census but deploying it is new to many national statistical offices. We are happy to provide the resources that can enable this large-scale feat ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Banque de l’Agriculture et du Développement Rural (BADR Bank), a public Algerian bank, has successfully gone live with ISO 20022, becoming the first financial institution in Algeria to comply with the global standard for financial messaging. This milestone marks a major step in BADR’s digital and regulatory modernization journey and was achieved in partnership with Eastnets, a global leader in financial messaging, compliance, and payments solutions.

The go-live took place on October 17, 2025, following a successful testing, UAT, and implementation phase jointly carried out by BADR Bank and Eastnets’ teams. This success aligns with Algeria’s national strategy for the digital transformation of its public financial sector, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security in the national payments ecosystem.

Led by Mr. Mohand Bourai, Chief Executive Officer of BADR Bank and Chairman of the Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABEF), thi ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO
Driving the Next Wave of Fintech Innovation: Infrastructure Leader Expands Access to Utility Token



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stronghold today announced that its SHx token is now available for trading on Kraken, one of the world's most trusted and secure cryptocurrency exchanges. Trading begins at 8:00 AM PST, marking SHx's first listing on a U.S.-based exchange and a significant expansion in accessibility for the token that powers payments, settlements, and community governance within the Stronghold ecosystem.

"Listing on Kraken brings SHx to one of crypto's most sophisticated audiences, traders, and builders who understand utility-driven tokens. This is about liquidity, interoperability, and connecting our real-world payment infrastructure to a platform that shares our commitment to security, compliance, and transparency."
— Tammy Camp, CEO & Co-Founder, Stronghold

SHx operates on the Stellar blockchain as Stronghold's native utility to ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES -

Collaboration ensures innovators benefit from critical resources to protect and advance breakthrough solutions

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges, and Avanci, the independent global leader in one-stop IP licensing platforms, today announced a partnership to empower XPRIZE innovators.

For more than three decades, XPRIZE competitions have ignited bold solutions that ripple far beyond the competition itself to transform industries, inspire new technologies, and build an extraordinary global ecosystem of innovators dedicated to problem solving. This partnership with Avanci ensures that XPRIZE teams and alumni have access to the expertise and resources they need to protect, scale, and amplify their impact in the real world through access to Avanci’s expertise and experience in intellectual property (IP) protection and licensing. Tailored support from Ava ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Wednesday, 22. October 2025

Takeda to Receive Rights to Two Next-Generation Late-Stage Investigational Medicines, Worldwide Outside of Greater China, and an Exclusive Option to License Global Rights to an Early-Stage Program
Takeda to Lead IBI363 Global Co-Development and U.S. Co-Commercialization and Will Have Exclusive Commercialization Rights Outside the U.S. and Greater China; IBI363 is a Late-Stage Bispecific Antibody Fusion Protein Being Evaluated in Non-Small Cell Lung and Colorectal Cancers, with Potential in Additional Solid Tumor Types
Takeda to Receive Exclusive Rights for IBI343 Outside of Greater China; IBI343 is a Late-Stage Antibody-Drug Conjugate Being Evaluated in Gastric and Pancreatic Cancers
Takeda Intends to Establish Manufacturing for These Investigational Medicines in the U.S.


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has entered into a license and collaboration agree ... Read more »

PARIS - Tuesday, 14. October 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL), under the High Patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, today announced the opening of its Fragrance Atelier within its new La Maison des Parfums on Rue Volney in Paris. This newly established global innovation hub is fully dedicated to world-class fragrance expertise, advanced technologies and cutting-edge capabilities, and will accelerate the company’s strategic ambitions in luxury and prestige fragrances. Rooted in the legacy of Mrs. Estée Lauder’s pioneering vision and her lifelong passion for fragrance, the Atelier’s opening marks a significant milestone in the company’s longstanding commitment to fragrance excellence and craftsmanship.

“It is with great pride and excitement that we open our Fragrance Atelier in Paris,” said Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies. “Building on our ... Read more »

NEW YORK & NOIDA, India - Tuesday, 14. October 2025

Deal wins at $2.6B; Advanced AI revenue crosses $100m

(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCLTech, a leading global technology company, reported 4.6% YOY revenue growth in constant currency (CC) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. USD revenue was at $3.6 billion, up 5.8% YoY. The company revised its Services Revenue growth (CC) guidance to 4%-5%, while retaining the overall revenue and margin guidance for FY26.

“We had a standout quarter on every front — marked by strong execution, growing demand for our AI-powered solutions and Advanced AI revenue exceeding $100 million this quarter. Our AI strategy is no longer just a vision; it is now a measurable driver of growth, differentiation and innovation. We are transitioning into an AI monetization phase. For the first time, our new bookings surpassed $2.5 billion, without reliance on any mega deal,” said C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Direct ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Wednesday, 22. October 2025

The new season brings global voices together for truth-seeking discussions



Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates launched a new season of its flagship program, Doha Debates, on October 21, co-produced with Al Jazeera Digital. The upcoming season features high-profile guests, bold global themes and a renewed focus on open, truth-seeking dialogue.

Airing weekly on Tuesdays through December 9, the eight-episode season explores three overarching themes—freedom, grand narratives and family. Each episode features leading thinkers and young changemakers engaging in timely conversations on the issues shaping humanity, ranging from meritocracy to social media; from love to architecture; from ancient traditions to the future of work.

The season opened with a debate on neo-feudalism. Guests include Yanis Varoufakis, economist and former finance minister of Greece; Evgeny Morozov, technology critic and founder of The Syll ... Read more »