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• December 2022- A cooperative venture called Rebottle between Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and SembWaste, a fully owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) intends to increase the amount of PET bottles that are recycled in Singapore, beginning with the Punggol Shore area.
• June 2022- The introduction of a representative office in the Wijayakusuma Industrial Area was conducted on Thursday, June 30, 2022, making it a significant day in the history of PT Prasadha Pamunah Waste Industries (PPLI). The Wijayakusuma Industrial Estate's management, PT KIW, has leased space to the newly established PT PPLI representative office (Persero). Selling land for industrial usage, renting Ready-to-Use Factory Buildings (BPSP), and leasing space for offices are all part of PT KIW's primary business. The PT PPLI-DESI representative office will be opened with the intention of being a dependable partner for businesses, the Indonesian government, and other stakeholders, and contributing to Indonesia's economic and environmental growth.

• December 2022- A cooperative venture called Rebottle between Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and SembWaste, a fully owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) intends to increase the amount of PET bottles that are recycled in Singapore, beginning with the Punggol Shore area.
• June 2022- The introduction of a representative office in the Wijayakusuma Industrial Area was conducted on Thursday, June 30, 2022, making it a significant day in the history of PT Prasadha Pamunah Waste Industries (PPLI). The Wijayakusuma Industrial Estate's management, PT KIW, has leased space to the newly established PT PPLI representative office (Persero). Selling land for industrial usage, renting Ready-to-Use Factory Buildings (BPSP), and leasing space for offices are all part of PT KIW's primary business. The PT PPLI-DESI representative office will be opened with the intention of being a dependable partner for businesses, the Indonesian government, and other stakeholders, and contributing to Indonesia's economic and environmental growth.

• In April 2021, Kirkland and Ellis expanded its third outpost in Texas. With this expansion, the total number of locations increased to 17. The 10 offices are in the United States, whereas three are in Asia and four are in Europe.
• In January 2021, Latham and Watkins added a new partner in Tokyo, focusing on Japanese law matters. Hiroaki Takagi joins from Nishimura & Asahi, where he had been a partner since 2015, advising securities and corporate transactions.

• September 2022: Solvay launched a carbon fiber epoxy prepreg tooling material by the name LTM 350, which is designed to deliver significant time and cost savings for the industrial, aerospace, automotive, and race car markets. This material can be cured at temperatures as low as 45°C with an extended post-cure and offers an industry-leading fast, low-temperature cure cycle (3 hrs at 60°C).

• June 2024 - Semrush, a prominent SaaS platform specializing in online visibility management, is incorporating global clickstream data from Datos, a Semrush subsidiary, into its product suite tailored for individual marketers, SMBs, and enterprises. This integration enhances Semrush's array of competitive intelligence offerings, particularly strengthening their newly launched Enterprise SEO Platform. With Datos amplifying Semrush's data analytics prowess, customers stand to refine their digital marketing strategies and outpace competitors.
• May 2024 - Datos, a prominent global provider of clickstream data products, has forged a new integration partnership with Exabel, a platform specializing in alternative data research and workflow solutions for investment teams. Exabel's clientele can leverage Datos' high-quality clickstream data products. This integration empowers Exabel users to discern trends, evaluate corporate performance, and enhance their decision-making processes directly through Exabel's research platform.

• March 2024 - IIT Kharagpur announced the introduction of AI-powered non-destructive testing for weld defect analysis. The iWeld, AI-Enabled Non-Destructive Testing software, is an innovative solution developed for Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers GRSE Kolkata, Ministry of Defense. iWeld is designed to accurately identify, locate, and classify various types of weld defects, such as pinholes, wormholes, porosity, failed welds, and inclusions on x-ray images.
• February 2024 - The Singapore government announced to set up of a Future Energy Fund to develop clean energy options with an initial investment of USD 3.7 billion. The country aims to import up to 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035. It has signed cross-border power supply agreements with countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia in recent months.

• February 2024 - Royal Philips announced significant enhancements to its Image-Guided Therapy System Azurion with the launch of its new Azurion neuro biplane system. Designed to streamline neurovascular procedures and help care teams make the right decisions faster, treat more patients, and achieve better outcomes, the new interventional system features enhanced 2D and 3D imaging and X-ray detector positioning flexibility.
• February 2024 - Bespoke optical manufacturer Resolve Optics developed a identical, third-generation high-speed camera optical module for its client Specialized Imaging. Specialized Imaging is a market player in ultra-high-speed Imaging and ballistic range cameras. Their SIM family of ultra-high-speed cameras is used by research laboratories globally. These cameras can capture up to thirty-two images at one billion frames per second, enabling analysis of even the most fleeting of phenomena.

• March 2024 - GEKA, the beauty brand of Medmix, is innovating the cosmetics packaging industry with a revolutionary material innovation in sustainable cosmetics. Developed in close cooperation with GEKA's long-term partner WIS-Kunststoffe, the new material is made from at least 95% recycled PP plastic and is odorless. It has been tested against several stringent international standards for cosmetic and food production industries.
• February 2024 - APC Packaging announced the launch of its eco-friendly all-plastic airless pump, EAPP EcoReady. This pump is made from plastic and is designed with airless technology for a more sustainable dispensing solution for the beauty and cosmetic market.

• June 2024: GrowGeneration Corp. announced the launch of its new B2B portal, HRG Marketplace, by its wholesale division, the Horticultural Rep Group (HRG). As a prominent distributor in the hydroponic industry, HRG aims to transform how its customers and partners across the United States access and purchase products. Starting now, the HRG Marketplace is open to over 500 current customers and countless garden centers nationwide, granting them unmatched access to top-tier hydroponic products.
• February 2024: GrowGeneration Corp., the leading chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers in the United States, revealed that Drip Hydro is debuting a new powder nutrient line tailored for cultivation. Drip Hydro, recognized as a frontrunner in agricultural innovation, crafted this powder nutrient line with a keen focus on cannabis cultivation. Setting a benchmark in the market, this state-of-the-art product line stands out as one of the most balanced, pure, and economically viable nutrient solutions currently available.
• December 2022: Freight Farms unveiled its latest hydroponic nutrient line, dubbed Farmhand. This trio, comprising Farmhand form, grow, and boost, is meticulously crafted to deliver vital macro and micronutrients, ensuring robust plant growth in hydroponic setups.

• July 2024 - ELA + Synergy will expand their partnership with FC Lighting and SSL Lighting into Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and Northern New Jersey. This expansion aligns with ELA + Synergy’s strategic initiatives to deliver high-quality, innovative lighting solutions and broaden its market presence. 
• September 2023 -A company official stated that Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting plans to rank within the top three companies in the lighting sector by the end of FY2024-25, surpassing the industry's growth rate despite obstacles like inflation and weak rural consumer demand. The business, which is a division of Wipro Enterprises, started selling home appliances over a year ago, targeting the mid to premium market segment.