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Temasek’s ‘sustainable living’ portfolio grows by S$2 billion
Channel News Asia
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: Temasek’s sustainable living investment portfolio value increased by S$2 billion (US$1.56 billion) in the last financial year, the state-owned investment firm announced on Wednesday (Jul 9). The S$46 billion portfolio comprised S$39...
Stellar group of antifouling experts selected to guide 2025 International Antifouling Conference through “Investigating Sustainable Antifouling Solutions’
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 8, 2025
The International Antifouling Conference will return to Gothenburg, Sweden for the third time this September, in response to demand for its establishment as a periodic meeting point for high-level discussions and education on the future of marine...
Swedish state-owned corp backs financing of large UK subsea link with €800M
Offshore Energy
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July 8, 2025
Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK), a state-owned company that finances Swedish exporters, their subcontractor, and foreign customers, has agreed a €800 million loan facility with National Grid Electricity Transmission to fund a portion of...
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden Eases Past Poland and Advances to Quarterfinals Along With Germany
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
Mumbai, July 9: Sweden advanced to the quarterfinals at the Women's European Championship by beating Poland 3-0, a result that also sent Germany through to the knockout rounds from their group. A hat trick of headed goals by three different...
Polestar 2 (2025) review: Swedish style meets electric precision
Car Magazine
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► The best Polestar you can buy? ► Now in rear-wheel drive ► Is it good enough to beat the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3? The Polestar 2 has been around for about five years now, but even in its current form it’s still an unusual alternative. It’s not...
Sweden to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Sweden is to implement a general ban on bottom trawling in its marine protected areas, a move it hopes signifies an important step “towards long-term sustainable fishing for generations to come.” Having introduced the amendments to its Fisheries...
Norse Atlantic to launch direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket
ScandAsia
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July 9, 2025
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced direct flights from both Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket, Thailand, starting this December. The Norwegian long-haul low-cost airline will operate one weekly flight from each city. The Stockholm–Phuket route...
The world’s most sustainable cities: Lessons for the Philippines’ future
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Philippines is the world’s most biodiverse archipelago and home to the fifth-longest coastline on the planet. Yet, despite our ecological blessings, we often find ourselves lagging behind in sustainability rankings. In a world where cities are...
Sweden Named Guest of Honor Country at F-AIR Colombia 2025
Finance Colombia
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July 7, 2025
The countdown has already begun for the International Aeronautics and Space Fair – F-AIR Colombia 2025, and Sweden, the guest of honor for this edition, presents details of its participation in this event, which is another example of the deep and...
Bees are losing their buzz! Warmer weather reduces frequency and pitch of wing vibrations, researchers warn
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 10:44 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 11:38 EDT, 8 July 2025 There’s nothing quite like the gentle buzz of a bumblebee to let you know summer’s approaching. But the distinct hum could soon become...
EDF and Covarrubia Energy UK to turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon energy
Power Engineering International
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July 8, 2025
Image courtesy 123rf Covarrubia and EDF have launched a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialisation of low-carbon energy projects in the UK through circular power from hard-to-recycle plastic waste. The...
Entrepreneurship and sustainability at the heart of the vegetable industry
Fresh Plaza
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July 8, 2025
Located in the agricultural heartland of Apulia, Colella Lucia in Orta Nova boasts a sustainable, growth-oriented approach. General Manager Antonio Cocomazzi's vision is clear: to build value through consistent quality and organization with...
Africa: Sustainable resource extraction is a non-negotiable
Zawya
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Insight Terra CEO Alastair Bovim warns that within Africa’s ‘clean dream’ vision lies a difficult truth: the critical metals and minerals powering the clean-energy transition are often extracted under conditions that can potentially devastate...
Skanska gains Swedish and US rail and sports facility construction contracts
World Construction Network
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July 8, 2025
Skanska has secured two new contracts in the US and Sweden: a rail link construction and a multi-sports facility development. The company signed a contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to undertake the Long Bridge North project in...
Over 40% of Irish people feel at risk of dangers posed by climate change
Breaking News from Ireland
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More than 4 in 10 Irish people feel they are directly at risk of dangers posed by climate change while 2 in 3 believe the Irish government is not doing enough to tackle the issue, according to research published by the European Commission. A new...
Sweden announces resumption of visa services in Pakistan
GEO TV
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July 7, 2025
The Swedish government has announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad which will facilitate Pakistanis to visit Sweden for short stays, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. This development came after bilateral political...
Sweden to reopen visa services in Pakistan
The News International
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July 7, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the Swedish government will resume its visa services in Islamabad which will facilitate Pakistanis to visit Sweden for short stays. This development came after bilateral political consultations...
Lake Lodge in Sweden announces wellness partnership with Gympak
Hotel Management Network
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July 8, 2025
Lake Lodge, a family-owned apartment hotel in Åre, Sweden, has entered a partnership with wellness company Gympak to enhance the guest experience with year-round wellness options. Åre is known for its skiing, hiking trails across mountain peaks,...
Something Is Better Than Nothing – Why US Business Has A Vested Interest In A Plastic Pollution Treaty
Forbes
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TOPSHOT - People on boats collect recyclable plastics from the heavily polluted Citarum River at ... More Batujajar in Bandung, West Java, on June 12, 2024. (Photo by TIMUR MATAHARI / AFP) (Photo by TIMUR MATAHARI/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via...
Sting Cancels Concert Due to Severe Weather Warnings
Asume Tech
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July 8, 2025
Fans of legendary rocker Sting are feeling the sting of disappointment as news broke that his scheduled concert in Italy was canceled. The frontman of The Police, currently in the midst of his 3.0 tour across Europe, announced that severe weather...