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After a 24-year tenure at Aon Canada, industry veteran Stéphane Lespérance is moving to lead the expansion of Lockton’s footprint in the Canadian market. His appointment signals a push by the world’s largest privately held brokerage to offer specialized, independent risk and benefits advisory services to domestic enterprises.
Stéphane Lespérance has been appointed CEO of Lockton’s newly established Canadian retail business, marking a significant push by the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage to capture a larger share of the country’s high-stakes risk and benefits market through a client-centric, private-ownership model.
A score of 98 at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition has catapulted The Donn Single Malt into the global elite. Ranking joint second among over 1,300 entries, the spirit stands as the highest-rated Irish whiskey in the competition, securing the prestigious Gold Outstanding designation.
Norway’s Norske Skog has tapped DXC Technology to spearhead a four-year modernization of its digital backbone, transitioning the paper producer’s physical mills and offices to a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) designed to bolster security and responsiveness across its complex European manufacturing operations.
One in three people relying on international remittances are struggling to afford food, rent, or utilities, as a "friction tax" of high fees and transaction delays traps essential funds in disconnected global networks. New data reveals that while domestic payments have become instant, cross-border infrastructure remains stuck in a costly deadlock.
The European Space Agency has selected NUVIEW’s Moonraker project for a Phase A study, tasking the company with using space-based LiDAR to map the lunar surface. The mission aims to generate high-resolution, three-dimensional terrain models of the Moon’s polar regions, providing critical data for future robotic and crewed landing attempts.
After securing a record-breaking $1.1 billion seed round, London-based Ineffable Intelligence has partnered with Google Cloud to build the world’s first autonomous “superlearner.” Founded by AlphaGo pioneer David Silver, the startup will deploy a massive cluster of NVIDIA Vera Rubin GPUs to move beyond static dataset training.
China's used car retailer Uxin Limited posted total revenues of 1.07 billion RMB for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 113% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite this growth, the company recorded a net loss of 91.6 million RMB, weighed down by ongoing investments in its national superstore network.
By moving complex assembly off-site, manufacturers are slashing downtime and reshaping the lives of trade workers. A new segment on the educational series "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" explores how DenTech Industrial’s integrated approach to turnkey projects replaces traditional, long-term on-site construction with precision-tested modular systems.
The European Space Agency has selected the Moonraker mission for a Phase A study, tasking Berlin-based NUVIEW with deploying space-based LiDAR to map the lunar surface. The project aims to provide high-resolution 3D terrain data essential for mitigating risks during future robotic and human landings at the Moon’s South Pole.
The Donn Single Malt has earned a Gold Outstanding award at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition, securing 98 points. This result positions the Dublin-made spirit as the joint second highest-rated whisky globally among more than 1,300 entries, cementing its status as the top-ranking Irish whiskey in the category.
The world has officially crossed the three-billion mark for 5G mobile subscriptions, with 162 million new users added in the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, this rapid expansion signals a shift toward mainstream 5G Standalone network slicing and a fundamental change in how mobile data travels.
Stockholm-based hygiene and health giant Essity has scheduled the release of its 2026 second-quarter financial results for July 16. The company will disclose the figures at 07:00 CET, followed by a formal presentation to investors and analysts two hours later, providing a detailed look at the firm's mid-year performance.
JYSK is scaling its retail modernization efforts through a renewed agreement with Vusion, targeting a rollout of electronic shelf labels to 750 new locations. The partnership aims to transition the home furnishings retailer’s entire European fleet to a centralized cloud platform by 2027, encompassing 2,500 stores.
JYSK is doubling down on its decade-long partnership with Vusion, launching a massive infrastructure overhaul that will see the retailer migrate its entire European store network to the VusionCloud platform by 2027, covering approximately 2,500 locations across the Nordic, DACH, and Benelux regions.
Hygiene and health giant Essity has scheduled the release of its second-quarter 2026 financial results for July 16, with a live digital presentation to follow at 09:00 CET. The briefing will provide stakeholders with a comprehensive look at the company’s performance during the first half of the year.
At 7 AM on May 23, Raj-Alexandre and Raïs Bouka stood at 8,848.86 meters, becoming the first climbers from Madagascar to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The brothers planted their national flag atop the world's highest peak, overcoming the extreme hazards that had forced them to turn back just one year prior.
The French General Directorate of Armaments has finalized a contract with Swedish defense firm Saab to supply its Next Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW). The agreement, spanning deliveries from 2026 through 2030, marks a significant expansion of the French military's portable anti-armor capabilities for infantry units.
While sixty-eight percent of adults welcome robots for heavy lifting and hazardous tasks, support for automation collapses when it enters schools or hospitals. A new global study by Hexagon reveals that society demands strict boundaries for robotics, favoring utility over human-like roles in caregiving and education.
With dermatology wait times stretching up to six months, SkinVision has launched an AI-powered platform at HLTH Europe designed to integrate remote skin health assessments directly into medical practice workflows, allowing doctors to review lesion images and risk data before a patient ever walks through the door.
Two aspiring entrepreneurs will secure a private pitch session with Shark Tank star Daymond John as part of a new promotion tied to the RedPocket Mobiles’ latest uniform release. The contest launches June 16, offering winners a rare opportunity to receive direct business coaching from the veteran investor.
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has launched applications for the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship, a program designed to bridge the gap between STEM graduates from emerging economies and the nation’s advanced technology sectors, including artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing.
The international migration of highly skilled professionals plummeted by 11.6% in 2025, with cross-border relocations falling to 3.3 million. While overall mobility contracts, a fierce battle for AI expertise persists, revealing a structural shift in where the world’s most specialized workers are choosing to build their careers.
With 409 institutions securing spots, China leads the latest U.S. News & World Report global rankings, outpacing the United States in total school representation. The 2026-2027 edition evaluates over 2,250 universities across 100 countries, prioritizing academic research performance and scholarly impact as primary benchmarks for higher education excellence.
San Francisco-based manufacturer WaterField Designs is moving away from the technical nylon fabrics that dominate the compact carry market with its new Gramercy Leather Sling. Handcrafted from full-grain Roughman leather, the two-liter bag aims to bridge the gap between utilitarian convenience and the aesthetic requirements of more formal environments.
Driven by a shift toward low-VOC, water-based coating systems and steady infrastructure maintenance, Japan's acrylic emulsions market is set to expand from $709.04 million in 2025 to $1,128.15 million by 2032, according to a new industry analysis from Credence Research.
With 357 multinational firms gathered in Qingdao, the 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit signals a pivot toward closer integration within China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan. As 105 Fortune Global 500 companies assemble, the focus shifts from passive market participation to proactive, service-sector innovation and institutional opening-up.
PTC Therapeutics is restructuring its debt obligations, announcing the pricing of $500 million in zero-interest convertible senior notes due in 2031. The New Jersey-based biopharmaceutical firm intends to use the capital to retire a portion of its existing 1.5% notes maturing in 2026, effectively extending its debt maturity profile.
A fleet of 115 Chinese-manufactured light rail vehicles is currently moving over 1.25 million passengers daily across Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. As the country hosts the global soccer tournament, these trains serve as the primary transit backbone for fans traveling to match venues, including the iconic Estadio Azteca.
Austin-based 3D printing manufacturer Bambu Lab has introduced PLA Pure, a new filament engineered to meet strict EU 10/2011 standards for food contact materials. By utilizing a simplified five-ingredient formula, the company aims to reduce indoor air emissions and chemical exposure, targeting users who print in shared living spaces.