Events Lifestyle

World Yachting Summit 2025 sails into Monaco

Arnold Pinto 06/04/2025

Dubai to host 2026 edition The World Yachting Summit 2025 (WYS) in Monaco is set to be a landmark event for the global yachting industry. It will bring together leaders from across the sector, including international organisations, regulatory bodies, tourism authorities, and government

Space

Space debris around Earth is a growing threat that needs urgent redressal

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2025

According to ESA’s 2025 report Our planet’s atmosphere and orbit are becoming increasingly congested as spacecraft play an essential role in studying climate change, facilitating global communication, providing navigation services, and advancing scientific discovery. However, the rapid accumulation of space debris poses a significant and growing threat to the

Aviation Travel

ICAO unveils new noise standards for commercial supersonic travel

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2025

After Boom’s XB-1 breaks sound barrier In a landmark development for aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has introduced new noise standards for supersonic aircraft, significantly advancing the prospects of commercial supersonic travel. The decision follows the successful test flights of Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator

Aviation Sustainability

IATA launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry in net-zero quest

Arnold Pinto 05/04/2025

To boost aviation’s decarbonisation goals The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, marking a major milestone in the aviation industry’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Registry, managed by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO), aims to foster a global market for

Automotive

Honda unveils 0 SUV prototype in Tokyo to global audience

Arnold Pinto 04/04/2025

At Red Bull Showrun event In an exciting global debut, the Honda 0 SUV prototype was showcased on April 2, 2025, at the Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda event in Tokyo, Japan. The all-electric SUV, first revealed at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), was driven by Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen, adding […]

Automotive Business

Renault Group and Nissan enter major new strategic projects

Arnold Pinto 04/04/2025

To strengthen their alliance The Renault Group and Nissan have unveiled major new strategic projects to improve their longstanding partnership and enhance their respective market positions. The announcement highlights key business initiatives, including a major acquisition by Renault Group and a renewed commitment to the Indian market. It also includes a restructured

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All you need to know about NATO paratroopers

Arnold Pinto 03/04/2025

Banking Tech

Mastercard unveils new VCN initiative for banks

Arnold Pinto 03/04/2025

Aimed at commercial payments players Starting from April 1, 2025, banks utilising Mastercard’s cutting-edge Virtual Card Number (VCN) technology can enable a new programme for platform partners, helping to accelerate the use of embedded virtual card technology within commercial payments. The programme brings significant benefits to banks, platform partners, and corporate

Travel

Do you know that European citizens need to apply for an ETA before travelling to the UK?

Arnold Pinto 02/04/2025

From April 2, 2025 Effective April 2, 2025, European citizens, including those from the European Union (EU), require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom (UK). This marks the latest step in the UK government’s initiative to digitise its border system and streamline the entry process for millions of travellers annually. The […]

Events Watches

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 begins marking beautiful time

Arnold Pinto 02/04/2025

Inaugurated in style at Palexpo The highly anticipated Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 officially opened on April 1 at Palexpo in Geneva, with a star-studded inauguration ceremony. Key dignitaries, including Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, who heads the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), were in attendance, alongside political and

Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin delivers final 2 F-35A fighter jets to Norway

Arnold Pinto 02/04/2025

Nordic nation had ordered 52 in all Lockheed Martin has delivered the 51st and 52nd F-35A fighter jets to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, making Norway the first F-35 partner nation to fulfil its entire order of 52 aircraft. This milestone marks a significant achievement in Norway’s defence capabilities and its longstanding partnership with Lockheed […]

Aviation Tech

EHang eVTOL operators secure Air Operator Certificates for urban air mobility in China

Arnold Pinto 01/04/2025

Set to expand China operations EHang, a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, has achieved a key milestone in aviation history. The company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation (EHang General Aviation), and its Hefei-based joint venture, Hefei HeYi Aviation (HeYi Aviation), have been granted the first-ever Air

Business

Nokia launches Broadband Easy digital platform as demand for fibre connectivity grows

Arnold Pinto 01/04/2025

Streamlining fibre rollouts for operators Nokia has unveiled its new digital platform, Broadband Easy, designed to help operators accelerate and simplify the deployment of fibre networks. This innovative solution provides operators complete visibility and control over the entire fibre rollout process, offering advanced automation and AI-driven tools to optimise project

Automotive UAE

Smart Mobility International poised to launch REEVs in the UAE this year

Arnold Pinto 31/03/2025

Beginning with the Avatr 07 Smart Mobility International (SMI), the Abu Dhabi-headquartered company specialising in the rollout of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), is set to introduce Range-Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs) to the UAE market. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s mission to transform the UAE’s rapidly growing Electric Vehicle (EV) landscape

Defence & Security

US Africom conducts airstrikes on Islamic State-Somalia targets in Puntland

Arnold Pinto 31/03/2025

No reports of civilian casualties In a coordinated effort with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (Africom) carried out an airstrike on multiple Islamic State (IS)-Somalia targets on March 29, 2025. The airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, situated in Puntland, Northeastern Somalia. According to Africom’s initial assessment, several IS-Somalia

Business Energy

Karpowership orders 24 dual-fuel engines from MAN Energy Solutions

Arnold Pinto 31/03/2025

Boosting fleet capacity by 500 MW Karpowership, a global energy transition company and the world’s largest operator of floating power plants (powership), has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to deliver 24 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines. These engines, each with a capacity of 20.7 MW for power generation, will be deployed aboard several of Karpowership’s vessels, which

Automotive

With eye on competition Nissan unveils next-generation models and technologies

Arnold Pinto 30/03/2025

For FY25 and FY26 Nissan has unveiled a diverse array of new and refreshed models and cutting-edge technologies set to debut in the next two years. The move is part of Nissan’s broader strategy for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, which aims to strengthen the Japanese automaker’s position in the global automotive market, enhance customer […]

Appointments

Jean-Christophe Babin is appointed as the new CEO of LVMH Watches

Arnold Pinto 30/03/2025

With effect from April 1, 2025 In a strategic move to accelerate the growth of LVMH’s prestigious watchmaking division, Stéphane Bianchi, Managing Director of LVMH Group, has announced the appointment of Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO of LVMH Watches, effective April 1, 2025. Babin will take over from Frédéric Arnault, the current CEO of Loro Piana, […]

Business Defence & Security

Boeing achieves record production of Patriot system seekers

Arnold Pinto 29/03/2025

Expands manufacturing capacity Boeing reached a significant milestone in 2024, with production of its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seekers hitting an all-time high. The Seattle-based company delivered over 500 PAC-3 seekers in the past year, marking a notable achievement in developing the advanced technology used by the Patriot air defence system. In early 2025,

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European Commission President’s message for EIB Group Forum 2025

Arnold Pinto 27/03/2025