Day: October 24, 2023
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Announces Innovative Clinical Pharmacogenomics
Enhances Drug Effectiveness and Patient Safety Genomic building – KFSH&RC RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural phase of its clinical pharmacogenomics service within its Heart Center. This pioneering service leverages the patient’s DNA to […]
Hitachi Energy passes 150 GW in HVDC links integrated into the power system, expands capacity to meet accelerating energy transition demand
• $3 billion investment globally, in manufacturing and engineering footprint, R&D and partnerships • Workforce expansion with more than 8,000 people hired • 150 GW of HVDC links integrated into the power system by Hitachi Energy Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable […]
Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy
Strategic acquisition adds advanced power electronics and energy management software capabilities to meet accelerated, global demand for battery energy storage solutions Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announced today that it has acquired a controlling stake of eks […]
Value of approved investment in agricultural sector down 23.6% at end September 2023 (APIA)
The value of approved investments in the agricultural sector fell by 23.6% between the end of September 2022 and 2023, to TND 314.9 million, according to data published on Tuesday by the Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA). These are 1983 …
Reported investment in industry up 11.2% in first 9 months of 2023 [Upd 1].
Reported investment in the industrial sector showed a notable increase of 11.2% in the first nine months of 2023. They reached TND 1,783.4 million, compared to TND 1,603.4 million in the corresponding period of 2022, according to the Economic Bulletin…
Stock market: Tunindex closes Tuesday’s session down 0.01%
The Tunindex closed Tuesday’s session almost flat, down 0.01% at 8494.3 points on a volume of TND 1.7 million, according to broker Tunisie Valeurs. BH Leasing shares were the biggest gainers. Off-exchange, the share of the leasing company backed by th…
Foreign trade: Industrial trade deficit narrows at end of September 2023 (APII)
The industrial trade balance deficit decreased by 62.7% in the first nine months of 2023 to 3,137.5 MD, compared with 8,424.9 MD in the same period of 2022, the APII reported in its economic outlook for September 2023, published on Tuesday. This reduc…
Uncertain prospects for industrial enterprises in Q4 (survey)
Agricultural and agrifood enterprises and others in operating in ceramics and construction expect an improvement of their production in Q4 of 2023. A slump in activities is forecast by chemical and manufacturing industries, while the textile, clothing…
SME financing: development of guarantee mechanisms under PPP, avenue to be explored (BCT Governor)
The development of credit guarantee mechanisms as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) approach could be an avenue to be explored by decision-makers in order to facilitate SMEs’ access to finance and guarantee these companies sustainable and inc…
Tunis hosts workshop on e-trade potential
An increased awarness among lenders and investors of the strong growth potential of e-trade and building the capacities of entrepreneurs to develop credible business plans are the key objectives of an awarness-raising and training workshop held on Oct…