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Biotechnology;Mergers & Acquisitions

UCB expands immunology pipeline with 2.2 billion USD acquisition of Candid Therapeutics

UCB has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire clinical-stage biotech firm Candid Therapeutics for an upfront payment of $2 billion. The deal centers on cizutamig, a novel T-cell engager designed to reset the immune system in patients with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Belgium;United States | 4 weeks ago

Agriculture & Farming

Nestlé partners with Soil Capital to scale regenerative agriculture across three European countries

Nestlé has signed a four-year agreement with Soil Capital to expand regenerative agriculture across France, Belgium, and the UK. The partnership provides agronomic expertise, digital measurement tools, and financial incentives linked to verified environmental outcomes for wheat, corn, barley, and sugar beet farms, supporting nearly 230 farmers across 13,000 hectares.

1 month ago • Belgium;France;United Kingdom

Mergers & Acquisitions

UCB expands into regenerative medicine with 1.15 billion USD acquisition of Neurona Therapeutics

Biopharmaceutical leader UCB has agreed to acquire Neurona Therapeutics for an initial 650 million USD to secure a pioneering cell therapy platform. The deal integrates NRTX-1001, a stem cell-based treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, into UCB’s portfolio, signaling a shift from symptomatic management to functional neural repair.

1 month ago • Belgium;United States

Oil & Gas

EU approves EUR 260 million Belgian state aid for Air Liquide and BASF carbon capture project

The European Commission has cleared a EUR 260 million subsidy from Belgium to support the Kairos@C carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. This joint venture between Air Liquide and BASF aims to decarbonize industrial production in Antwerp through a cross-border North Sea storage network.

3 months ago • Belgium

Latest News

Defence | 2 days ago

Elbit Systems secures $350 million international main battle tank modernization contract

Israel-based defense electronics company Elbit Systems has clinched a $350 million international contract to upgrade main battle tanks over a four-year period, integrating advanced situational awareness, AI-driven targeting, and modern communication suites.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

UPS commits USD 50 million to industrial logistics and launches time-definite Mexico air freight

UPS is investing nearly $50 million in specialized automotive and industrial network enhancements. The expansion introduces time-definite heavy air freight services between the U.S. and Mexico, streamlining cross-border production cycles and integrating brokerage and warehousing into a single-carrier solution.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

NLC India selects Ohmium and InSolare for 4 MW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu

Ohmium International and InSolare Energy have partnered to deploy a 4 MW green hydrogen facility for NLC India Limited. Utilizing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane technology, the plant in Neyveli aims to produce 700 metric tons of hydrogen annually for industrial and mobility applications.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

Rashmi Group commits INR 350 billion to expand industrial footprint in West Bengal

Diversified industrial major Rashmi Group has announced a massive 35,000 million INR investment to scale its steel, power, and mining operations in West Bengal. The plan includes adding 7 million tonnes of annual steel capacity and operationalizing newly acquired coal blocks across several districts.