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Philippe Morel takes the helm at Munich-based IDnow, succeeding long-time CEO Andreas Bodczek. The appointment arrives as the European identity verification firm pivots from traditional KYC services toward its newly launched Trust Platform, aiming to combat rising AI-driven fraud and navigate evolving regulatory mandates like eIDAS 2.0.
Inturai Ventures is hosting a series of investor calls today to demonstrate its spatial intelligence platform, which monitors movement and vital signs through walls using existing Wi-Fi signals. The Vancouver-based firm is using these sessions to detail its recent growth, including a major three-year agreement with Talius Group.
A new preclinical study published in Cell Reports Medicine provides the first evidence that systemic delivery of an RNA therapeutic can cross the blood-brain barrier to reverse behavioral deficits in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, marking a potential breakthrough for patients suffering from the disease’s neurological manifestations.
A preclinical study published in Cell Reports Medicine confirms that the investigational therapy ATX-01 can cross the blood-brain barrier, correcting molecular defects and improving behavioral patterns in subjects with myotonic dystrophy type 1. This marks the first evidence linking systemic RNA-based treatment to neurological restoration in DM1.
Stora Enso posted a 27% increase in adjusted EBIT to EUR 160 million for the second quarter of 2026, as the company offset stagnant sales and volatile market conditions through operational efficiencies and the ramp-up of its new consumer board production line in Oulu, Finland.
Stora Enso posted an adjusted EBIT of 160 million euros for the second quarter of 2026, a 27% increase over the previous year, despite flat sales of 2.4 billion euros. The results reflect a company pivoting toward specialized packaging and board production while navigating volatile energy costs and geopolitical headwinds.
After ten years of specializing in hard-surface flooring, Dallas-based Flooret is branching out. The company launched its inaugural rug collection today, aiming to bridge the gap between high-end aesthetics and the practical demands of daily life by integrating non-slip backing directly into machine-washable designs.
Systemair AB has invited shareholders to its annual general meeting on August 27, 2026, at the company’s Skinnskatteberg headquarters. The session, beginning at 3:00 p.m., will address board appointments, executive remuneration guidelines, and a proposed dividend of 1.45 SEK per share for the 2025/26 financial year.
Under a new agreement finalized at the Farnborough Airshow, Aviation Capital Group will supply six Boeing 737-10 aircraft to Argentina’s flag carrier. The deal marks a significant expansion for the airline, which plans to deploy the high-capacity jets across its domestic and regional network starting in 2028.
A 41 percent surge in order intake to 28,743 vehicles defines Scania’s second quarter of 2026, signaling robust demand as the manufacturer navigates a volatile global market. Driven by activity in Brazil and expansion in China, the Swedish truck maker successfully balanced rising research costs against improved operational efficiency.
The National Medical Products Administration of China has cleared Ciprocopan Succinate Tablets for adult patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. Developed by Haisco Pharmaceutical Group, the drug serves as the world’s first once-daily oral complement factor B inhibitor, marking a significant shift in managing the rare blood disorder.
Dallas-based energy developer Fermi Inc. will list 12,127,558 new shares of common stock on the London Stock Exchange on July 29, 2026. The issuance follows the settlement of advisory fees and the vesting of restricted stock units, marking a shift in the company’s total outstanding equity.
Surgeons in the PREVAILS study have completed patient enrollment for the Venus-PowerX, a next-generation transcatheter aortic valve replacement system. This milestone clears a path for Venus Medtech to file for regulatory approval in both China and Europe, aiming to set a new standard for precision in structural heart procedures.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the LEGO Group has unveiled its SMART Play Gateway, a high-tech booth experience that integrates responsive, motion-sensitive technology into physical builds. By blending mid-century design with digital interactivity, the company is transforming how fans engage with iconic franchises like Pokémon and Star Wars on the show floor.
Strasbourg-based 2CRSi has reported a record-breaking fiscal year with revenue reaching €416.2 million, an 88% jump from the previous year. The manufacturer of high-performance servers exceeded its own revised financial targets, signaling a successful pivot toward the rapidly expanding global artificial intelligence infrastructure market.
Tencent’s cross-border payment arm, TenPay Global, has secured a spot on CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list. The recognition highlights the platform’s role in reshaping global financial services through its expansive payment network, which now bridges international users and businesses with the massive Weixin ecosystem.
Merchants in retail and hospitality can now integrate secure contactless payment processing across a broader range of smart terminals. SUNMI’s latest expansion of its SoftPOS platform aims to decouple payment acceptance from general business management, allowing for more flexible hardware configurations in high-traffic commercial environments.
Nestlé and investment firm Platinum Equity are creating a 50/50 joint venture named Peranel, carving out the food giant's water and premium beverage portfolio into a standalone entity. Valued at $5.6 billion, the Paris-headquartered company will manage over 30 global brands as it seeks to accelerate growth.
Corporate inertia, not technology, poses the greatest risk to the global economy as artificial intelligence reshapes employment. A new Adecco Group whitepaper argues that firms are failing to redesign workflows fast enough to capture productivity gains, leaving a significant gap between AI investment and actual enterprise value creation.
Corporate inertia poses a greater threat to the global economy than AI-driven job displacement, according to a whitepaper released by The Adecco Group. The report argues that organizations are failing to adapt their structures quickly enough to capitalize on AI, risking wasted investment and diminished productivity across major markets.
In a milestone for digital cinema, iQIYI premiered the feature film Mystic Tales: The Spider Lady's Vendetta on July 23, marking the first time a Chinese production created entirely through an AI-generated content pipeline has secured an official Internet Drama and Film Distribution License.
The GHIT Fund has committed JPY 140 million to develop a portable diagnostic system for the Bundibugyo virus, targeting areas where laboratory infrastructure remains scarce. The project aims to provide frontline medical workers with point-of-care testing capabilities to contain outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Stepping out from behind the curtain of major automotive manufacturers, InfiMotion Technology officially debuted its independent brand at a Wuxi showcase on July 16. The company, now a top-three supplier in China for motor and inverter shipments, revealed its full-stack e-drive capabilities to the global market.
Robots navigating the physical world require more than just pre-programmed paths; they need the ability to reason, remember, and adapt. Alibaba’s location-based platform, Amap, is addressing these technical bottlenecks with a full-stack upgrade to its ABot embodied AI system, aiming to bridge the gap between digital logic and physical execution.
Korean Re and MegazoneCloud have entered a strategic partnership to embed generative AI across the reinsurance lifecycle, moving beyond simple infrastructure support to integrate predictive analytics and automated underwriting into the core of the global reinsurer’s daily operations.
With a sprawling R&D network spanning from Wuxi to Gothenburg, InfiMotion Technology has officially emerged as an independent power in the electric vehicle drivetrain sector. The company, which previously operated behind the scenes for global automakers, is now leveraging its full-stack manufacturing to capture a broader international client base.
With a 70% surge since mid-April, the BC Token ($BC) hit a record $0.02 on July 23, signaling a sustained shift in market valuation. The rally follows the rollout of the BC Engine, a framework designed to anchor the token’s value to the broader activity of the BC.GAME platform.
Under the midsummer heat of Anhui Province, the 2026 Xiao County Fuyang Cultural Festival is transforming the local food scene into a regional spectacle. Running through August 4, the 21-day event leverages the county's deep-rooted mutton-eating traditions to anchor a broader push for tourism and economic growth.
The Ignaz Semmelweis Institute at the Medical University of Vienna is integrating Nona Biosciences’ H2L2 Harbour Mice platform into its infectious disease research. By utilizing these transgenic mice to generate fully human antibodies, the team aims to accelerate the development of antiviral therapies and improve global pandemic preparedness.
A Tampa General Hospital Aeromed helicopter touched down on a Davis Islands helipad to serve as the backdrop for a milestone in collegiate athletics. USF football players stood alongside the hospital’s clinical team to reveal the first jersey patch sponsorship in Florida’s history, cementing a long-standing medical partnership.