04/11/2025 07:12
Kaneka Promotes Green Planet™ as Japan’s Cutting-Edge Technology at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

Kaneka Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiko Fujii) (TOKYO:4118), will engage in various projects using KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ (hereinafter, Green Planet) as a supporting and sponsoring company of the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai (hereinafter, the Japan Pavilion). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250410895147/en/Green Planet clear folder will be given to 1200 v...

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04/11/2025 09:30
Vertex Researcher, Paul Negulescu Ph.D., Receives the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award for Pioneering Research and Discovery of Medicines for Cystic Fibrosis

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that Paul Negulescu, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Vertex has been awarded the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award “for pioneering research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the genetic disease cystic fibrosis, leading to the development of transformative drug therapies based on these mechanisms, thereby improving and saving countless lives.” Negulescu shares the award with Michael J. Welsh, M.D., Univers...

04/11/2025 11:00
The Table Is Set: Barilla Becomes Formula 1’s Official Pasta Partner

Barilla and Formula 1(r) announce a new partnership: a multi-year collaboration that brings together two brands rooted in passion, tradition, and the joy of shared experiences. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250411612001/en/From left to right: Stefano Domenicali - Formula 1 CEO, Ilaria Lodigiani - Barilla Chief Category & Marketing Officer, and Paolo Barilla - Vice President of Barilla Group Formula 1 is the ultim...

04/11/2025 13:18
China Eastern Air Logistics Launches South Australia Portfolio Mix in Adelaide

China Eastern Air Logistics launched its South Australia product portfolio at Adelaide Ayers House, Australia, on April 11. A procurement MOU between China Eastern Airlines Cold Chain and Ferguson Australia was signed at the launch ceremony. Co-hosted by China Eastern Air Logistics and the South Australian Government, the event was attended by distinguished guests including Wang Zhiqing, Chairman of China Eastern Airlines, Hon Don Farrell, Senator for South Australia, Joe Szakacs, Minister for...

04/11/2025 13:40
MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. Announces New Senior Leadership Team Following the Acquisition of YOOX NET-A-PORTER

MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (NYSE:MYTE) (the "Company") announces a new senior leadership team for the combined group effective upon closing of the acquisition of YOOX NET-A-PORTER. The new leadership team has been nominated to drive and create the leading, luxury multi-brand digital group for true luxury enthusiasts around the globe. The new group will encompass some of the most iconic and loved store brands in the world: NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, YOOX, THE OUTNET and Mytheresa. To further stre...

04/11/2025 13:33
MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (“Mytheresa”) Receives Final Regulatory Clearance to Acquire YOOX NET-A-PORTER (“YNAP”) From Richemont, With Closing Planned for 23 April 2025

Today, Mytheresa (NYSE:MYTE) received the unconditional merger control clearance from the European Commission for the acquisition of YNAP from Richemont (SWX:CFR), through its subsidiary Richemont Italia Holding S.P.A.. Mytheresa and Richemont have now received all other necessary approvals from regulatory authorities and plan to close the transaction on 23 April 2025. On 7 October 2024, Mytheresa and Richemont signed binding agreements for the acquisition by Mytheresa of 100% of the share cap...