04/08/2026 13:00
Virica Biotech and FUJIFILM Biosciences Collaborate Under the Canada–Japan Co‑Innovation Program to Advance AAV Production Enhancers

Virica Biotech (“Virica”), a cell enhancer company specializing in Viral Sensitizers (VSE™) for viral vector manufacturing, today announced it is receiving advisory services and funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP), under the Canada–Japan Corporate Co-Innovation Program for a collaboration with FUJIFILM Biosciences. The collaboration will focus on optimizing a VSE™ formulation for FUJIFILM Biosciences BalanCD HEK293 media to supp...

04/08/2026 13:13
Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield Complete the Acquisition of Air Lease Corporation

Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo”) and Brookfield today announced that they have completed the previously announced acquisition of Air Lease Corporation (“Air Lease”) and have renamed the business Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (“Sumisho Air Lease”). This transformational transaction improves the financial position of the business with long term support and aviation expertise from co-investors Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Bro...

04/08/2026 13:00
Westinghouse Hosts Annual VVER Fuel Forum with Customers

Westinghouse and MVM Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) recently co-hosted the VVER Fuel Forum in Budapest to share insights and plans for the continued deployment of VVER-1000 and VVER-440 fuel in operating reactors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260408646373/en/Participants to the VVER Fuel Forum Péter János Horváth, CEO of MVM Paks, welcomed all the participants, highlighting that Hungary is ending two decades of sin...

04/08/2026 13:00
Sitetracker Launches Scout, an Agentic AI Platform Purpose-Built for Critical Infrastructure

Sitetracker, the leading Asset Lifecycle Management platform for critical infrastructure, today announced the launch of Scout, its new Agentic AI platform designed to help infrastructure owners, operators, and contractors gain deep insights and drive automation within their operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260408923336/en/ Scout, ready for real work As your AI analyst and agent, Scout is ready to work on ...

04/08/2026 13:30
Andersen Consulting Strengthens Digital Transformation Capabilities Through Kyanon Consulting Collaboration

Andersen Consulting enhances its platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Kyanon Consulting, a Vietnam-based technology consulting firm known for delivering large-scale digital transformation solutions. Founded in 2025, as an arm of Kyanon Digital, Kyanon Consulting provides end-to-end digital and technology services to retail, banking and finance, and manufacturing organizations seeking to modernize operations, improve customer engagement, and accelerate growth. The firm delivers solu...

AFP Joins Gen.EU to Strengthen Cross-Border Journalism for Young Europeans

Pan-European media initiative will deliver 3,000+ multimedia stories and live events across seven languages, aiming to reach 3 million young people by 2027.

Pan-European media initiative will deliver 3,000+ multimedia stories and live events across seven languages, aiming to reach 3 million young people by 2027.
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AFP subsidiary FACTSTORY co-produces documentary ‘Nigeria: Seeds of Hope’

FACTSTORY, an AFP subsidiary, has co-produced the documentary ‘Nigeria: Seeds of Hope’, directed by Judith Rueff and Moïse Gomis, in partnership with ARTE G.E.I.E. and France 24.

FACTSTORY, an AFP subsidiary, has co-produced the documentary ‘Nigeria: Seeds of Hope’, directed by Judith Rueff and Moïse Gomis, in partnership with ARTE G.E.I.E. and France 24.
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AFP 2023 Results: Financial Recovery Continues

During a meeting on April 25, 2024, the AFP Board of Directors approved the accounts for the 2023 financial year, which confirm that the Agency’s financial recovery is continuing.


Total turnover was stable (+0,1%), at 320.1 million euros.

Operating expenses were 297 million euros, a decrease of 0.4 percent (- 1.2 million euros) compared to 2022 at comparable exchange rates.

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2023 Rugby World Cup: SNCF Gares & Connexions welcomes the world of rugby to France!

 

With photographic contributions by AFP and L’Équipe

During the Rugby World Cup being held from 8 September to 28 October, SNCF Gares & Connexions is joining the scrum with 29 cultural exhibitions in honour of the nations being hosted all over France. In Paris, four of the main railway stations will be decked out in the colours of the 20 countries competing for the title – a way of welcoming them and creating bonds between players, supporters, staff, everyday travellers and tourists.
 

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