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Geely injects funds into NIO unit in EV Power Infrastructure push
Business & Corporate

Geely injects funds into NIO unit in EV Power Infrastructure push

Chinese electric vehicle makers NIO and Geely Holding Group have finalized a strategic transaction to merge key charging and battery swapping assets, establishing a unified power network valued at RMB 16 billion.

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Agriculture & Food

Tanmiah Food and Tradewinds form strategic alliance to expand halal protein footprint across Asia-Pacific

Tanmiah Food Company has entered into a 12-month memorandum of understanding with Malaysia's Tradewinds Berhad to explore joint initiatives in halal protein production, processing, and distribution. The partnership aims to establish a global halal brand, export Saudi poultry products, and evaluate joint investments in regional manufacturing facilities across the Asia-Pacific.




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Lawazem Industrial Advanced secures SAR 3.40 million door installation contract from Thabat Contracting for Banan 1 Project
INDUSTRIAL GOODS

Lawazem Industrial Advanced secures SAR 3.40 million door installation contract from Thabat Contracting for Banan 1 Project

Lawazem Industrial Advanced Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO), has secured a SAR 3.40 million subcontract from Thabat Contracting Company Ltd. for manufacturing, supplying, painting, and installing wooden doors at the Banan 1 Project over a 136-day period.

SMC Healthcare awards SAR 148.45 million contract to Maharat Al Injaz for SMC3 hospital construction
HOSPITALS & HEALTHCARE

SMC Healthcare awards SAR 148.45 million contract to Maharat Al Injaz for SMC3 hospital construction

SMC Healthcare has awarded a SAR 148.45 million contract to Maharat Al Injaz Company Limited for the foundation, construction, and full structural works of the SMC3 Hospital in Riyadh. Scheduled for completion within 360 calendar days, the project supports the company's major healthcare expansion strategy.

Defence

Global Defence News

Defence

Swedish satellite communications provider Ovzon has secured a 12-month contract valued at USD 9.10 million from a new U.S. government customer. The agreement delivers integrated SATCOM services via the Ovzon 3 satellite, alongside mobile terminals, to support defense and critical mission requirements.

Finance & Banking News

CAPITAL MARKETS

IFC expands GBP debt portfolio with first sterling FRN issue since 2019

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has re-entered the sterling floating rate note market by pricing a GBP 500 million long five-year bond tied to the SONIA benchmark. The issuance drew robust institutional demand from bank treasuries and asset managers globally, reflecting continued confidence in high-grade multilateral debt instruments.

BANKING

HEISCO secures KD 84.53 million credit facility renewal with local bank

Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. (HEISCO) has finalized a credit facility renewal agreement totaling KD 84.53 million with a domestic banking institution. The capital arrangement is designed to support ongoing operational requirements and corporate activities across subsequent financial cycles.

BANKING

HEISCO renews KD 12 million credit facilities agreement with local bank

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co (HEISCO) has renewed its credit facilities agreement with a local banking institution to a total limit of 12 million Kuwaiti Dinars. The renewed funding will be utilized to support ongoing corporate operations and business activities over subsequent periods.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

BlackLine enhances B2B receivables suite through strategic software takeover

Financial software provider BlackLine has acquired credit management platform NetNow. The transaction integrates automated risk evaluation and customer onboarding into BlackLine's financial operations ecosystem, strengthening its order-to-cash workflow capabilities for corporate clients.

Resources

Global Energy & Power News

Gamuda Engineering secures AUD 790 million EPC contract for Mortlake Energy Hub Stage 1
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Gamuda Engineering secures AUD 790 million EPC contract for Mortlake Energy Hub Stage 1

POWER & UTILITIES

Dilip Buildcon wins INR 11.51 billion power transmission contract in Maharashtra

Dilip Buildcon has emerged as the lowest (L-1) bidder for a major intra-state power transmission project in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. Valued at INR 11.51 billion, the 35-year concession will expand the infrastructure developer's portfolio into power utilities.

Energy & Power

Sichuan industrial solar project secures long-term clean energy deal

Gigasun has secured a SEK 6.4 million commercial solar project in Sichuan, China, providing decentralized renewable energy to a local manufacturing plant over a 20-year operational agreement.

Sichuan industrial solar project secures long-term clean energy deal

Technology & AI

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Ovzon secures USD 9.10 million U.S. government contract for SATCOM solutions

Ovzon secures USD 9.10 million U.S. government contract for SATCOM solutions

Swedish satellite communications provider Ovzon has secured a 12-month contract valued at USD 9.10 million from a new U.S. government customer. The agreement delivers integrated SATCOM services via the Ovzon 3 satellite, alongside mobile terminals, to support defense and critical mission requirements.

GiG Software expands African footprint through major B2C operator buyout

GiG Software expands African footprint through major B2C operator buyout

B2B iGaming vendor GiG Software has agreed to acquire an 80 percent controlling stake in 888AFRICA for 16.4 million euros. The deal accelerates GiG's geographic diversification into fast-growing, regulated African markets including Mozambique, Angola and Tanzania.

Ocean tech developer Nauticus Robotics explores $50M strategic equity injection

Ocean tech developer Nauticus Robotics explores $50M strategic equity injection

Subsea robotics developer Nauticus Robotics has entered into a non-binding agreement for a strategic private placement investment worth up to $50 million, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and advance commercial ocean autonomy technologies.

Institutional investors channel $3.36 billion into Nscale's global compute network expansion ahead of planned public listing

Institutional investors channel $3.36 billion into Nscale's global compute network expansion ahead of planned public listing

Nscale has secured $3.36 billion through pre-IPO convertible loan notes to fund the expansion of its vertically integrated AI cloud infrastructure. Led by Third Point and backed by major financial institutions and NVIDIA, the capital injection will accelerate data center construction to support unprecedented demand for compute capacity.

Transportation News

INDIA

Actis merges Indian transport assets to build scale across regional transport corridors

Actis has consolidated its Indian infrastructure portfolio under NXT-Infra Trust, raising INR 11.875 billion from domestic institutional investors. The newly expanded platform operates over 3,000 lane kilometers across 10 states, balancing toll assets with annuity-based cash flows.

INDIA

Ministry of Railways approves INR 41.78 billion rail capacity expansion in southern India

India's Ministry of Railways has sanctioned two major infrastructure enhancement projects totaling INR 41.78 billion in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Executed by Southern Railway, the initiatives encompass track doubling and quadrupling across 236 kilometers to alleviate network bottlenecks.

SWITZERLAND; UNITED KINGDOM

HUBER+SUHNER expands rail communications unit with Motion Applied acquisition

Swiss connectivity solution provider HUBER+SUHNER has agreed to acquire the UK-based Connected Intelligence division of Motion Applied. The deal integrates advanced software capabilities into HUBER+SUHNER’s hardware portfolio to create end-to-end connectivity offerings for global rail networks.

GERMANY

Reinert Logistics orders 500 Volvo FH Aero gas-powered trucks for 2027 delivery

Reinert Logistics has signed an agreement to purchase 500 Volvo FH Aero gas-powered trucks, marking Volvo Trucks’ largest gas-powered truck order to date. The fleet expansion will begin in 2027 and reflects continued demand for gas-based heavy transport in Germany, particularly where bio-LNG infrastructure supports lower-emission freight operations.

BELGIUM

Siemens Mobility wins €215 million framework to renew Belgium’s rail control systems

Siemens Mobility and Infrabel have entered an 11-year framework worth approximately €215 million to modernize Belgium’s rail Operational Control System. The programme will update signaling software and hardware, strengthen cybersecurity and support the continued operation of a heavily used passenger and freight railway network.

INDIA

RITES partners with NHIDCL to deliver technical consultancy for strategic infrastructure projects

State-owned engineering firm RITES has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to deliver specialized technical consultancy and quality assurance services for road, tunnel and slope stability infrastructure across India's North-Eastern and strategic regions.

SAUDI ARABIA

Cherry Trading secures vehicle rental project worth 5% of fiscal revenue from Ministry of Culture

Cherry Trading Company has secured a 36-month vehicle rental project from the Ministry of Culture, with a total contract value exceeding 5 percent of its 2025 fiscal revenue. The formal contract signing is anticipated by October 11, 2026, marking a strategic milestone for the firm's commercial portfolio.

FRANCE; SINGAPORE; TAIWAN

Taiwanese carrier locks in long-term maintenance support from OEM for widebody fleet

China Airlines has contracted Safran Landing Systems to perform comprehensive overhaul services for the main landing gears of its Airbus A350-900 fleet through 2031, reinforcing regional maintenance capabilities in Asia-Pacific.

TURKEY

Turkish Airlines expands fleet flexibility with major Boeing single-aisle aircraft deal

Turkish Airlines has reached an agreement to procure up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support its global network expansion. The fleet commitment strengthens short- and medium-haul operational capacity while integrating modern fuel-efficient jets into the carrier's broader growth strategy.

DENMARK

Teleste secures €40 million Copenhagen S-Bane on-board systems contract from Siemens Mobility

Teleste has been selected by Siemens Mobility to supply on-board passenger information and security systems for Copenhagen's S-bane network modernization. Valued at approximately €40 million, the contract spans deliveries from 2028 to 2040, supporting 226 new fully automated trainsets.

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

Combined Group Contracting wins $48.79 million highway contract in Syria

Combined Group Contracting has secured a $48.79 million contract for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the Nassib-Damascus Highway in Syria. The project spans 400 calendar days and will contribute positively to the company's operational earnings during implementation.

FRANCE; GERMANY

Northrail commits nearly €100 million to Alstom Traxx Shunter fleet

Alstom and Northrail have signed a framework agreement covering up to 100 Traxx Shunter locomotives, with a firm order worth nearly €100 million including 10 years of maintenance. The programme targets Germany initially, with production in France and options that could expand the agreement to €700 million.

BAHRAIN

Bahrain's Ministry of Works issues US$ 180.72 million procurement plan notice for King Faisal Highway Upgrade Project

Bahrain's Ministry of Works has announced a General Procurement Notice for the King Faisal Highway Upgrade Project. Backed by US$ 180.72 million in funding from the Islamic Development Bank, the project aims to expand roadway capacity and construct major grade-separated structures across Manama.

INDIA

Cochin Shipyard and Synergy Marine ally to boost Indian vessel construction and conversions

State-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited has partnered with Singapore-based Synergy Marine Group under a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening India's commercial shipbuilding, repair, and engineering capabilities for international maritime clients.

UNITED KINGDOM

Transport for London selects Costain for South Kensington station upgrade to expand passenger capacity

Transport for London intends to award a design and build contract to Costain for major accessibility and capacity upgrades at South Kensington Tube station. The project will introduce step-free access across key lines, restore historic platform features, and expand station infrastructure by 2031.

SINGAPORE

ST Engineering and Collins Aerospace expand aircraft component maintenance partnership across commercial fleets

ST Engineering and Collins Aerospace have signed three multi-year agreements to expand their collaboration on aircraft component support, focusing on Line Replaceable Unit repairs, spare parts procurement, and service programs for Boeing and Airbus platforms.

SINGAPORE

Commercial aerospace sector sees sustained demand as ST Engineering secures maintenance deal for Hebei Airlines fleet

ST Engineering has entered into an exclusive two-year maintenance agreement with Hebei Airlines to deliver Performance Restoration Shop Visit services for CFM56-7B engines operating on Boeing 737-800 aircraft at its facility in Xiamen, China.

VIETNAM

VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility signed EUR 1 billion turnkey contract for Vietnam high-speed rail network

VinSpeed and Siemens Mobility have signed a turnkey agreement valued at up to EUR 1 billion covering two planned high-speed rail lines in Vietnam. The deal combines domestic civil construction with Siemens’ trains, signalling, communications and electrification systems across routes connecting Hanoi with Quang Ninh and Ben Thanh with Can Gio.

KUWAIT

HEISCO secures KD 84.53 million credit facility renewal with local bank

Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. (HEISCO) has finalized a credit facility renewal agreement totaling KD 84.53 million with a domestic banking institution. The capital arrangement is designed to support ongoing operational requirements and corporate activities across subsequent financial cycles.

KUWAIT

HEISCO renews KD 12 million credit facilities agreement with local bank

Heavy Engineering Industries and Shipbuilding Co (HEISCO) has renewed its credit facilities agreement with a local banking institution to a total limit of 12 million Kuwaiti Dinars. The renewed funding will be utilized to support ongoing corporate operations and business activities over subsequent periods.

Regional Desks

Industry & Manufacturing News

China

Geely injects funds into NIO unit in EV Power Infrastructure push

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Saudi Arabia

Lawazem Industrial Advanced secures SAR 3.40 million door installation contract from Thabat Contracting for Banan 1 Project

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Cameroon

Aeternum Resources secures full ownership of Cameroon's Nkamouna cobalt-nickel-manganese project

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Germany

BASF confirms preliminary negotiations for potential acquisition of specialty chemicals peer Evonik

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Colombia

Collective Mining intercepts high-grade tungsten and gold target in Colombia

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New Zealand

OceanaGold evaluates Waihi processing plant expansion following high-grade New Zealand drill results

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Canada; Romania; Singapore

Trafigura Group Subsidiary secures 40% offtake rights in Euro Sun Mining's Romanian Copper Gold Project through strategic equity deal

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Tunisia

Tunisia secures $240 million AfDB loans for water infrastructure and chemical sector modernization

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Czech Republic; Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Central European businesses gain €300 million funding package through EIB partnership

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Germany

Reinert Logistics orders 500 Volvo FH Aero gas-powered trucks for 2027 delivery

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Australia; Netherlands; United States of America

Alcoa secures $2.6 billion debt financing to fund Australian bauxite and aluminum asset acquisition

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United States of America

Elmet secures tungsten supply chain with USD 125 million equity investment in Masan High-Tech Materials

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Armenia; Australia; Brazil; Canada; Mexico; United States of America

Mining royalty firm OR Royalties expands precious and base metals portfolio across global assets

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United States of America

Blue Moon Metals expands Western US critical minerals network through acquisition of Turner deposit

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Taiwan; Ukraine

Taiwanese cement giant TCC Group expands into Eastern Europe with proposed €750M takeover of Ukraine's IFCEM

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United Kingdom; United States of America

Transatlantic tungsten deal highlights western push to secure critical defense supply chains

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SOUTH AMERICA

Metso expands long-term analyzer services with EUR 40 million South American mining deal

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China

Indorama Corporation secures US$358 million financing to double urea production capacity in Henan Province

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Sweden

Arctic Minerals expands copper resource potential following successful Hennes Bay drilling program in Sweden

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Canada

Artemis Gold expands footprint into Australia through US$427 million all-stock acquisition of Vista Gold

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Projects

Lawazem Industrial Advanced secures SAR 3.40 million door installation contract from Thabat Contracting for Banan 1 Project
Industry & Manufacturing

Lawazem Industrial Advanced secures SAR 3.40 million door installation contract from Thabat Contracting for Banan 1 Project

Lawazem Industrial Advanced Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO), has secured a SAR 3.40 million subcontract from Thabat Contracting Company Ltd. for manufacturing, supplying, painting, and installing wooden doors at the Banan 1 Project over a 136-day period.

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SMC Healthcare awards SAR 148.45 million contract to Maharat Al Injaz for SMC3 hospital construction
Health & Medical

SMC Healthcare awards SAR 148.45 million contract to Maharat Al Injaz for SMC3 hospital construction

SMC Healthcare has awarded a SAR 148.45 million contract to Maharat Al Injaz Company Limited for the foundation, construction, and full structural works of the SMC3 Hospital in Riyadh. Scheduled for completion within 360 calendar days, the project supports the company's major healthcare expansion strategy.

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ADB commits $100 million concessional financing to scale resilient micro-housing finance in Bangladesh
Business & Corporate

ADB commits $100 million concessional financing to scale resilient micro-housing finance in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million concessional loan package to bolster Bangladesh's micro-housing sector. Directed through Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and partner financial institutions, the initiative expands collateral-free capital access for low-income households while integrating climate-resilient construction standards.

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Gamuda Engineering secures AUD 790 million EPC contract for Mortlake Energy Hub Stage 1
Infrastructure

Gamuda Engineering secures AUD 790 million EPC contract for Mortlake Energy Hub Stage 1

Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd has secured an AUD 790 million EPC contract from MEH SubCo Pty Ltd to construct Stage 1 of the Mortlake Energy Hub in Australia. The project features a 300MW hybrid renewable facility expected to complete by January 2029.

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Royal Development Holding and SAAS Properties award AED 790 million main works contract to Fibrex
Infrastructure

Royal Development Holding and SAAS Properties award AED 790 million main works contract to Fibrex

Royal Development Holding and SAAS Properties have appointed Fibrex LLC as the main contractor for Seamont Autograph Collection Residences on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi under an AED 790 million contract. The award moves the waterfront branded-residential development into full-scale construction, with completion targeted for December 2028.

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Godrej Properties collaborates with Man Infraconstruction for INR 60 billion South Mumbai housing project
Infrastructure

Godrej Properties collaborates with Man Infraconstruction for INR 60 billion South Mumbai housing project

Man Infraconstruction Limited has partnered with Godrej Properties Group to execute a premium sea-facing residential development in Marine Lines, South Mumbai. The transaction allows MICL to recover over INR 3 billion in existing investments while retaining financial upside through a revenue-sharing structure.

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Sichuan industrial solar project secures long-term clean energy deal
Energy & Power

Sichuan industrial solar project secures long-term clean energy deal

Gigasun has secured a SEK 6.4 million commercial solar project in Sichuan, China, providing decentralized renewable energy to a local manufacturing plant over a 20-year operational agreement.

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Tecnimont advances North American LNG strategy with front-end engineering deal for Port Fourchon project
Energy & Power

Tecnimont advances North American LNG strategy with front-end engineering deal for Port Fourchon project

Italian engineering group MAIRE has secured a front-end engineering design contract through its subsidiary Tecnimont USA for Argent LNG's proposed export facility in Louisiana, establishing key technical parameters and supporting regulatory approval for the 25 million tons per annum development.

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Vidullanka strengthens Sri Lanka grid capabilities through new battery storage ventures
Energy & Power

Vidullanka strengthens Sri Lanka grid capabilities through new battery storage ventures

Project vehicles tied to Vidullanka PLC have secured winning bids to deploy 18.7 MW and 93 MWh of integrated battery energy storage systems across operational solar farms in Sri Lanka, requiring an equity investment of LKR 600 million.

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Kalpataru Projects secures over INR 40 billion UAE gas pipeline deal
Energy & Power

Kalpataru Projects secures over INR 40 billion UAE gas pipeline deal

Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL) has been awarded a major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contract valued at over INR 40 billion for a gas pipeline infrastructure development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reinforcing its international market presence.

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