Asia Pacific

Aston University has held its second online 'Gender Equality in Higher Education Symposium', following a successful first event in 2022.

The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP) has opened a 2,300 sq. m extension to its Yssingeaux campus in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.

ASM Global has added the Connect Conference Centre ("C3") in Dubai to the portfolio of venues it operates in the Emirate which includes the iconic Coca-Cola Arena.

Global sensor manufacturer OPTEX has unveiled a new series of vehicle detection sensors for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Following its 2020 acquisition by the Tsurumi Manufacturing Company of Japan, Obart Pumps has rebranded as Tsurumi Pumps UK Ltd.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has signed a new contract with Serco further extending the provision of logistics and support services at bases in the Middle East. The new Middle East Logistics and Base Support Services (MELABS) contract, valued at $107 million will commence on 1 J

At the G20 Health Ministers' Meetings in Gandhinagar, India on 19th August, Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel addressed the continuing need to support the COVID-19 Tools ACT-Accelerator initiative to prevent future pandemics.

Capgemini has extended its integrated facilities management (IFM) contract with ISS in Europe and North America for a further three years.

Aramark has announced the recent graduation of 16 chefs from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) ProChef program.

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays has established a new partnership with AV and UC distributor Avientek to advance its growth strategy in the Middle East.

Johnson Controls has named Marc Vandiepenbeeck as vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA).

Inefficient hand dryers are costing UK businesses up to 234 million annually according to a study by Initial Washroom Hygiene.

Recent research conducted by Mace reveals export potential of 11.5 billion for the British construction sector.

FireMate which operates in the UK, Australia and other key international markets has rebranded and spun-off its fire safety solutions into new company, Nimbus Digital Solutions Ltd.

BPD Zenith has acquired enterprise asset management (EAM) solutions company and IBM and IFS Gold partner, Peacock Engineering.

Saudi Aramco is extending an invitation to companies across the world to register as suppliers for its Petroleum Refineries 2023-2024 projects.

The eagerly awaited 52nd edition of FM Industry partner event, CIFF Shanghai - the world's largest furniture exhibition - will take place from 5th to 8th September.

Autonomous post sortation company LiBiao Robotics has selected Frankfurt for its new European headquarters, inaugurating a new office space with a showroom and demonstration zones for visitors.

Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a 397 unit garden-style multifamily development site on 18 acres in Rocklin (Sacramento), California.

Steve Purvis, managing director at Bis Henderson Space, considers the impact of a growing trend to move production facilities closer to markets on supply chain logistics.