Bureau Veritas – Statement
PARIS, France: In a statement issued on January 15th, 2025, Bureau Veritas and SGS communicated that they had engaged in discussions with regards to a potential business combination. Today, Bureau Veritas announces that these discussions have stopped and did not result in
Skanska paints and rehabilitates Commodore Barry Bridge inNew Jersey, USA, for USD 185M, about SEK 2.0 billion
Skanska has signed a contract by the Delaware River Port Authority (DPRA) for the Commodore Barry Bridge Phase Three Painting and Rehabilitation project in Chester, Pennsylvania and Bridgeport, New Jersey, USA. The contract is worth USD 220M, about SEK 2.3 billion, which will be included in
SPIE and Boston University Announce $1-Million Endowment for Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
Bellingham, Wash., United States: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Boston University (BU) announced the establishment of the SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics during SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. The $500,000 gift from SPIE will be matched 100% by BU. Part
Rupee falls 22 paise to 86.44 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 86.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday (January 27, 2025), weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the Indian rupee gained on Friday (January 24,
Saudi Sports for All Federation to Launch International Sporting Events in February 2025, Uniting SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced a new initiative taking place from February 5-8, 2025, combining two major events: the SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon. This initiative aligns with SFA’s mission to inspire healthier lifestyles and foster community engagement
The Cheapest Way to Keep Warm in Bed
To get a good night’s sleep, you need a warm bedroom with a temperature somewhere between 16°C and 18°C. For older people and some people with health conditions, a slightly warmer environment between 20°C and 25°C is more beneficial. But leaving the heating on all
Should you link your credit card to UPI?
Linking your credit card to UPI can enhance transaction convenience and help you maximize rewards and benefits, if used wisely. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Since the integration of Rupay Credit Cards with UPI, a number of credit card issuers have launched Rupay variants of their popular cards, with some
FDA approves IV maintenance dosing of Leqembi® (lecanemab-irmb) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s Disease in the US
Stockholm, January 27, 2025 – BioArctic AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BIOA B) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BioArctic’s partner Eisai’s Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Leqembi as a once every four weeks intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing. Leqembi is
An annual mutual fund ritual
Previously, in this column, we discussed the cost of switching from a regular plan to a direct plan for your mutual fund (MF) investments. To complete the discussion, we look at the growth and income distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) options offered by fund houses. Reinvesting cashflows The IDCW option
India’s exports to U.S. up 5.57% to $60 bn in April-December FY25
Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s exports rose by 5.57% to $59.93 billion during April-December this fiscal on account of healthy demand in the American market for domestic goods, according to government data. During December, the shipments increased by 8.49% to $7 billion, the data showed. On the other