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Yokogawa to Deliver Integrated Control Systems for Urban Infrastructure in Green Riyadh Project Contributing to a national urban afforestation initiative that aims to transform the Saudi capital into one of the world Riyadh, Saudi Arabia TOKYO -- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announced that its subsidiary, Yokogawa Saudi Arabia, has been awarded a contract by the Royal Commission for Riyadh Ci ... Where Innovation Inspires Design: LG and SKS Shine at Design Week Mexico 2025 SEOUL -- Every year, Design Week Mexico brings together top architects and interior designers to reimagine one of the country’s historic homes into the “Design House” – turning ... EMVCo Working on How Global Specifications Can Support Agentic Payments LONDON -- EMVCo - the technical body that creates and manages EMV® Specifications and programmes that enable seamless and secure card-based payments worldwide - has announced that it is working on ... Maharah Signs Manpower License to Boost Gateway Role for Global Firms Entering Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON & RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- Abdulaziz Alkathiry, CEO of Maharah, described the agreement as “a defining moment” in the company’s journey, particularly in terms of its gr ... Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm Cloud23 SAN FRANCISCO -- Andersen Consulting enters a Collaboration Agreement with Cloud23, a next-generation consulting firm integrating data and artificial intelligence to drive digital transformation. Loc ... Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Announces Sara Foster as Global Brand Ambassador Partnership celebrates authenticity, confidence, and the beauty of being effortlessly put-together. EW YORK -- Bobbi Brown Cosmetics announced actress, entrepreneur, and podcast host Sara Foster as its newest Global Ambassador, marking the beginning of a long-term partnership that will spotlight ... Interactive Brokers Expands Global Market Access with the Taipei Exchange GREENWICH, CONN. -- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced access to the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), further expanding its global reach. Eligible clients of I ... Aspect Expands Cloud Workforce Experience and Developer Tools to New Regions and Introduces AI-Powered Forecasting New release brings predictive intelligence, regional expansion, and enhanced employee performance tools to contact center operations. DENVER -- Aspect, a leading provider of cloud-based workforce management solutions, announced its Q4 2025 product release, delivering AI-powered predictive forecasting for call volume, regional expa ... True Announces New Investment Partnership with Integrum to Redefine the Future of the Executive Talent Industry PHILADELPHIA -- True, the premier global executive talent platform driving the industry’s tech evolution through data, AI, and expertise, announced a new strategic investment partnership with In ... No-Code Native App Experiences Double Purchase Frequency (+140%), Offering Path to Profitable Holiday Growth New research quantifies the massive conversion lift from optimizing native app and web experiences, providing a critical no-code path for retailers to drive profitability. SAN FRANCISCO -- Mobile-first customer experience company Airship released new aggregate data analysis findings showing that no-code native app experiences significantly increase conversion for key ... Global Cement Industry Reports 25% CO2 Cut, Urges Governments to Accelerate Net Zero Mission GCCA launches ‘Cement and Concrete Industry Net Zero Action and Progress Report 2025/6’. LONDON -- The extensive decarbonisation work being carried out by the global cement and concrete industry to cut CO₂ emissions is set out in a new global report launched at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. Th ... Andersen Consulting Enters Collaboration Agreement with Business Meets Culture SAN FRANCISCO -- Andersen Consulting expands its global reach through a Collaboration Agreement with Business Meets Culture (BMC), a global strategy consultancy with locations in Latin American, Europ ... Bitfury Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Advance Ethical Emerging Technologies The company will begin deploying funds as early as Q4 2025. LONDON -- Today, Bitcoin miner turned technology incubator Bitfury announced its pivot to an investment firm with the launch of its $1 billion funding initiative, which seeks to back a new generation ... Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Announce 20-Year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement 7.75 MTPA of long-term contracts signed by Venture Global to date in 2025. ARLINGTON, VA. -- Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd announced the execution of a new, long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Under the SPA, To ... FlightSafety International Unveils Industry-Wide SOPs to Boost Safety in Business Aviation The manual represents the culmination of years of shared commitment by FlightSafety and industry partners to elevate safety. COLUMBUS, OHIO -- FlightSafety International Inc. announced the publication of the Airplane Standard Operating Procedures Manual, a landmark resource that establishes consistent, proven practices for ... Dilawer Farazi Returns to Loomis Sayles as Co-Head and Portfolio Manager on the Emerging Markets Debt Team BOSTON -- Loomis, Sayles & Company is pleased to announce that Dilawer Farazi, ACA, has rejoined the firm as Co-Head and Portfolio Manager of the Emerging Markets Debt (EMD) Team. Dilawer becomes ... Global Winners of the 2025-2026 World Branding Awards Announced at First-Ever Japan Ceremony OSAKA, JAPAN -- Now in its 20th edition, the World Branding Awards continues to spotlight the world’s most impactful and trusted brands. This year, over 1,092 brands from 66 countries we ... Display glass revenue reached a record high of JPY 270 billion in 3Q 2025 LONDON -- Display glass revenue reached a record high of JPY 270 billion in the third quarter of 2025, driven by increases in both price and demand, according to new research from Omdia. This revenue ... Align Partners Issues Second Letter to Coway, Urges Revised Value-up Plan by Jan 30, 2026 Align identifies an inefficient capital structure and a sharp contraction in shareholder returns as core drivers of Coway’s undervaluation. SEOUL -- Align Partners Capital Management Inc. (“Align Partners”), a shareholder of Coway Co., Ltd. (“Coway”) since 2023 holding more than 4% of the Company’s outstan ... Aramco, Yokogawa Deploy Autonomous AI Control Agents at Major Gas Facility in Landmark Milestone Groundbreaking deployment successfully optimizes gas treatment unit, reducing energy and chemical use. Fadhili Gas Plant (Courtesy of Aramco) TOKYO -- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841, “Yokogawa”), a leader in process automation technology, announced it has achieved a histor ... MSCI Announces Baer Pettit to Retire as President Additional senior leadership changes will drive growth in new client segments and products. NEW YORK -- MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced that C.D. Baer Pettit, President and Chief Operati ... AIT Worldwide Logistics’ Global Expansion Continues With First Facility in Indonesia Jakarta office launches in response to demand for logistics expertise in Southeast Asia. ITASCA, ILL. -- As part of its ongoing organic expansion strategy, global supply chain solutions leader, AIT Worldwide Logistics, opened its first office in Jakarta, Indonesia. The new facility repres ... Silicon Labs Partners with Rimini Street to Build a Future-Ready SAP Strategy Multi-year strategic partnership empowers Silicon Labs to maximize SAP ECC 6.0 value, accelerate transformation and avoid costly upgrades and disruption. LAS VEGAS -- Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, managed services and Agentic AI ERP innovation solutions, and the leading third-party supp ... Yokohama Named Top Night View Spot, Confirms Japan’s Largest Illumination Event for 2025 A Record 45 Landmarks Join in a Citywide Spectacle of Light and Music. Osanbashi Pier (Photo from 2024) YOKOHAMA, JAPAN -- Yokohama will once again host “Illumination Spectacle in Yokohama (yorunoyo 2025)” this year, from December 4 to December 30, 2025. ... Experian Named One of the World’s Best Workplaces™ for Second Consecutive Year DUBLIN -- Experian has once again been recognised by Fortune and Great Place to Work® as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, marking its second consecutive year on this prestigio ...