The United States Embassy in Conakry's Public Diplomacy Section has announced the annual application call for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the academic year 2025-2026.
President Trump declares national emergency to address trade deficit with tariffs
On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced that the national emergency decided would deal with foreign trade practices that he claims undermine the United States' economy.
Visa applicants must have correct DS-160 barcodes to avoid delays
Starting April 1, 2025, visa applicants are required to present a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation or barcode number that begins with "AA" and matches the one used to schedule their appointment online.
Economics
Crypto Price Shifts for April 2, 2025
Tracking today’s crypto price changes across Binance Coin, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other key cryptocurrencies on April 2, 2025.
US international trade deficit decreases $8 billion in February 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that the deficit in goods and services for February 2025 was $122.7 billion, a decrease of $8.0 billion from January's revised figure of $130.7 billion.
Crypto Price Shifts for April 1, 2025
Here’s how Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and other key cryptocurrencies performed on April 1, 2025.
IMF approves $4.5 billion flexible credit line for Morocco
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new two-year arrangement for Morocco under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL), valued at approximately US$ 4.5 billion.
IMF reviews Japan's growth prospects amid economic challenges and changes
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its Article IV consultation with Japan.
Real Estate
A recent report on tokenization from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said the process "enables borderless accessibility" to physical assets for investors all over the globe.
Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot Corporation settle lawsuit
Berkshire Hathaway disclosed this week that it had reached a settlement in a lawsuit with Pilot Corporation, thereby cancelling the trial that was scheduled to commence on Monday in Delaware.
American Strategic Investment Company announces changes in the board of directors
Abby Wenzel has stepped down from her position on the board of directors at the American Strategic Investment Company (ASIC), a role she held for nine years.
Technology
Dentsu CEO: ‘One Dentsu’ model is a ‘fundamental transformation’ in how company serves its clients
Hiroshi Igarashi, President and Global CEO of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc., said the company’s “One Dentsu” model has transformed how the company operates and serves its clients.
Dentsu 2025 Media Trends author: the world is no longer flat
A top futurist at one of the world's largest advertising agencies says that for marketers, the world is no longer flat.
Dan Calledine, head of media futures at Dentsu, said regulatory variations and moves to paid media models have made the world "a lot more uneven" than it was during the first two decades of Internet development.
Hong Kong Cyber Security Superintendent: 'We appreciate Binance’s long-standing support for Hong Kong law enforcement'
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Patton on ethical AI: 'The future of AI lies in its ability to solve real-world problems'
Damien Patton, founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company Banjo, is calling for greater transparency and accountability in the development of AI, warning that its future success depends on responsible innovation.
Trade
The recent series of thematic sessions under the auspices of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee drew attention to various critical issues including traceability requirements, regulatory cooperation, and decarbonization.
The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) has announced its initiatives in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Senegal aimed at enhancing Least Developed Countries' (LDCs) capabilities in agricultural exports.