CONTINUED SPARE CAPACITY AT GLOBAL SUPPLIERS WARNS OF MANUFACTURING SLUMP PERSISTING INTO 2024: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

Global producer capacity goes underutilized for an eighth successive month in November; supplier order books remain unfilled Inactivity across Asia’s supply chains bodes ill for near-term global manufacturing improvement Demand stays subdued, especially in Europe, where manufacturing is in a recession In contrast, North America is displaying greater resistance to global economic drags as supplier… Continue reading CONTINUED SPARE CAPACITY AT GLOBAL SUPPLIERS WARNS OF MANUFACTURING SLUMP PERSISTING INTO 2024: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

DriveX and Belron Group’s franchise innovate windshield claims with AI inspection

TALINN, Estonia, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The vehicle inspection company DriveX is excited to announce its newest client, Carglass® Estonia, represented by Windrox – a franchise of the global vehicle glass repair and replacement group Belron. In collaboration, the companies are reinventing windshield claims management, saving significant costs in claim sizes, processing cost and… Continue reading DriveX and Belron Group’s franchise innovate windshield claims with AI inspection

Saudi Arabia has achieved historic progress in UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index for Q4 by scoring 79.01 points.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant development that aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), Saudi Arabia has solidified its competitiveness and global standing. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) attained its highest improvement in the UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI) for Q4 2023, securing… Continue reading Saudi Arabia has achieved historic progress in UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index for Q4 by scoring 79.01 points.

NFC Payments Market to Reach $507.1 Billion Globally by 2032 at 35.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Rising acceptance of contactless payments by retail stores and growing integration of NFC capabilities by leading payment apps are anticipated to drive the growth of the global NFC payments market during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific region held the majority of the market share in 2022 WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market… Continue reading NFC Payments Market to Reach $507.1 Billion Globally by 2032 at 35.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Hyundai Motor and Mubadala Collaborate on Future Business Opportunities

Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company to explore collaboration on future mobility and cutting-edge technologies, including the hydrogen value chain and production The parties will also explore potential investment opportunities SEOUL, South Korea and ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala”, an Abu Dhabi-based global sovereign… Continue reading Hyundai Motor and Mubadala Collaborate on Future Business Opportunities

Web3 Company BLOCKSMITH&Co. Has Raised Angel Round (2nd close) Funding

TOKYO, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BLOCKSMITH&Co. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Sanada; hereinafter “BLOCKSMITH”) is pleased to announce that it has raised funds from MZ Web3 Fund, SAKURA UNITED PLATFORM and others through the issue of SAFE-type share options as part of an Angel Round (2nd close and ongoing). Background Continue Reading Partners… Continue reading Web3 Company BLOCKSMITH&Co. Has Raised Angel Round (2nd close) Funding

EnginX Named in the Business Worldwide Magazines “Top 20 Most Innovative Companies to Watch, 2023”

Netherlands-based tech company EnginX has been named by Business Worldwide Magazine as one of 2023’s most innovative companies to watch. LONDON, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The list is a celebration of trailblazing organizations that are changing the game in their respective industries and altering the corporate landscape. Encompassing healthcare, banking, industry, construction, energy, and… Continue reading EnginX Named in the Business Worldwide Magazines “Top 20 Most Innovative Companies to Watch, 2023”

ACCESS BANK MOZAMBIQUE WINS BEST CSR BANK AT GLOBAL BRANDS MAGAZINE AWARDS

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Access Bank Mozambique was delighted to take home the “Best CSR Bank, Mozambique” for 2023 at the prestigious Global Brand Awards.  The Prestigious Global Brand Awards, an annual ceremony by Global Brands Magazine (GBM) based in England, strives to honour worldwide brands that distinguish themselves across diverse industries while… Continue reading ACCESS BANK MOZAMBIQUE WINS BEST CSR BANK AT GLOBAL BRANDS MAGAZINE AWARDS

Hyundai Motor and Mubadala Collaborate on Future Business Opportunities

Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company to explore collaboration on future mobility and cutting-edge technologies, including the hydrogen value chain and production The parties will also explore potential investment opportunities SEOUL, South Korea and ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala”, an Abu Dhabi-based global sovereign… Continue reading Hyundai Motor and Mubadala Collaborate on Future Business Opportunities

White Goods Coatings Market to Reach $10.2 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

The global white goods coatings market is experiencing notable growth due to several factors such as expansion of the white goods market and surge in demand for aesthetic pre-coatings on white goods. Modern consumers expect environmentally friendly items. Simultaneously, changing lifestyles and rising affluence in emerging nations have increased demand for a better assortment of… Continue reading White Goods Coatings Market to Reach $10.2 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 6.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research