Škoda Powerpass Map: Infotainment app enhances the Škoda iV ecosystemThe map displays available charging points within and outside the Powerpass network, which includes over 500,000 charging points across Europe. In addition, charging point searches can be filtered according to the driver’s requirements. (IN BRIEF) Škoda has launched a new infotainment app called ‘Powerpass Map’, which… Continue reading Europa Wire: Škoda’s Powerpass Map app adds value to Enyaq iV family vehicles with up-to-date charging point information000569
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Coller Capital’s RMB fund closes first GP-led deal at nearly $46m It had announced the first close of its maiden RMB secondaries fund earlier this mon…
Coller Capital has closed its first RMB-denominated GP-led transaction with Legend Capital, worth 315 million yuan ($45.8 million) and comprising six healthcare assets, according to a company statement on Tuesday. Just earlier this month, Coller Capital announced the first close of its maiden RMB secondaries fund with a total target size of 1.5 billion yuan… Continue reading Coller Capital’s RMB fund closes first GP-led deal at nearly $46m It had announced the first close of its maiden RMB secondaries fund earlier this mon…
People Digest: Square Peg Capital, Google Cloud, Freecharge make key appointmentsBarker had joined Square Peg Capital in 2020 as an associate.
Square Peg Capital has promoted Ed Barker from senior associate to principal; Google Cloud has appointed former Zoom Malaysia head Patrick Wee as the country manager; while India’s Freecharge has appointed former Axis Bank veteran Mohit Jain as managing director and CEO. Square Peg Capital promotes Ed Barker to principal Australia-based global investment firm Square… Continue reading People Digest: Square Peg Capital, Google Cloud, Freecharge make key appointmentsBarker had joined Square Peg Capital in 2020 as an associate.
Keppel Infrastructure Trust looks to raise $180m via equity fundraising
Singapore-listed Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) is set to launch an equity funding exercise to raise at least S$240 million ($179 million) via a private placement of shares and a non-renounceable preferential offering. KIT is looking to raise around S$125 million from the private placement by offering between 262.1 million and 269.4 million preferential offering units… Continue reading Keppel Infrastructure Trust looks to raise $180m via equity fundraising
Nissan launches new EV for China to amp up game in No. 1 auto market
Japan’s Nissan Motor on Tuesday unveiled a new electric sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the Shanghai auto show as it pledged its commitment to the Chinese auto market, which it said was likely to continue to pioneer the rise of electric cars. China has long been a key market for Nissan, but like other global automakers,… Continue reading Nissan launches new EV for China to amp up game in No. 1 auto market
D. E. Shaw opens two offices in India as other US hedge funds ramp up hiring
US hedge fund heavyweight D. E. Shaw is opening two offices in India, the company said on Tuesday, joining rivals Millennium and AQR Capital Management which are also expanding in the country. D.E. Shaw, which manages more than $60 billion, is opening offices in the cities of Bengaluru and Gurugram, adding over 300 employees in… Continue reading D. E. Shaw opens two offices in India as other US hedge funds ramp up hiring
Seven & i Holdings to oppose board proposal by activist investor
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co said on Tuesday it will oppose a board proposal by activist investor ValueAct Capital. ValueAct, which owns a 4.4% stake in Seven & i, is calling for a spin-off of its 7-Eleven convenience store chain and is seeking to replace four of the 14 board members at the… Continue reading Seven & i Holdings to oppose board proposal by activist investor
German Manager Magazin: Mira Murati: Portrait of OpenAI Head of Technology002435
If you ask ChatGPT about its creator Mira Murati (34), the language bot shines with ignorance: “As an AI, I have no information about who exactly Mira Murati is because I don’t know everyone in the world.” Murati is the chief technology officer at software company OpenAI, which released the chatbot last November — so… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Mira Murati: Portrait of OpenAI Head of Technology002435
German Manager Magazin: USA: Government cancels tax premium for e-cars from Volkswagen, BMW and other manufacturers002435
The US government is promoting the purchase of electric cars with tax credits of up to $7,500 – but only relatively few models will qualify for this in the future. For e-vehicles from bmw, Volkswagen, Nissan, Rivian, Hyundai and Volvo, the subsidies will initially be eliminated, as emerged on Monday (local time) from a list… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: USA: Government cancels tax premium for e-cars from Volkswagen, BMW and other manufacturers002435
A NEW SCENIC AND CULTURAL ROUTE OPENS UNITING BERGAMO AND BRESCIA
The 130-kilometre Cammino offers the slow and sustainable discovery of areas of historical, artistic and naturalistic interest between the two cities in northern Italy BERGAMO, Italy and BRESCIA, Italy, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After three years, the stunning new walking trail uniting Brescia and Bergamo, together the Italian Capital of Culture 2023, has been… Continue reading A NEW SCENIC AND CULTURAL ROUTE OPENS UNITING BERGAMO AND BRESCIA