Your Excellency, the U.S. Ambassador, the team of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, outgoing and incoming council members, presidents of exchange programs, regional cluster leaders, fellow alumni, friends, and distinguished guests gathered for a...
New president of U.S. Exchange Alumni Network in Uganda emphasizes collaboration
His Excellency William W. Popp, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, was among the distinguished guests at an event marking the acceptance of a new President for the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network in Uganda.
Swansea University strengthens ties with Hywel Dda through new memorandum
The partnership between Swansea University and Hywel Dda University Health Board has been further solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at St David’s Park, Carmarthen.
Economics
Foreign direct investment in US drops to lowest level since 2014
Expenditures by foreign direct investors in the United States reached $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Aon says reinsurers rewarded improved performance in Florida property market at mid-year renewals
Aon announced that reinsurers responded to improved performance in Florida's property insurance market during mid-year renewals by offering moderate price reductions and more flexible terms.
Binance founder amid Bitcoin all time highs: 'I hope you bought the dip'
Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, said that Bitcoin's recent surge past its previous records underscores the value of purchasing during earlier price declines.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Kiribati amid economic challenges
On July 9, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with Kiribati.
Binance founder: 'We hold our profits in crypto,' 'we believe that crypto longer term will rise higher'
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, said that the company remains committed to holding profits in cryptocurrency and is confident in the sector's long-term prospects despite price fluctuations.
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
Binance founder on $10 million biotech donation: 'The best way to attract mission-driven talent is having conviction yourself'
Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, the founder of Binance, said that personal conviction attracts like-minded, mission-driven talent.
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.
Trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat recently concluded its Trade and Environment Week 2025, highlighting active engagement among members and stakeholders on the evolving relationship between trade and environmental sustainability.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its mid-year update to the Secretariat's annual Trade Monitoring Report, which highlights significant changes in global trade and related policies from mid-October 2024 to mid-May 2025.