The United States embassies in Indonesia and Singapore have united efforts to support the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Blue Economy Regional Workshop in Batam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
The relevance of the pope in today's world
In modern times, where political leaders often chase public opinion and corporate heads focus on quarterly earnings, the pope stands out as a unique figure.
Ministry and Peace Corps reaffirm commitment to English education in Kyrgyz Republic
Today, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Peace Corps formalized their partnership with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Economics
Saudi, IMF, and World Bank pledge support for Syria's economic recovery
On April 24, 2025, a joint statement was issued by Mohammed AlJadaan, the Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia; Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group...
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable releases debt restructuring "Restructuring Playbook
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable convened today in Washington, DC.
IMF and Armenia reach staff-level agreement on economic reform program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, headed by Iva Petrova, visited Yerevan for discussions on Armenia's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) from March 31 to April 10, 2025.
IMF concludes Article IV mission report on Uzbekistan's economic performance
On April 23, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a concluding statement after its Article IV mission to Uzbekistan.
G-24 urges sustained international cooperation amid global crises and economic uncertainties
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development convened in Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2025, under the chairmanship of Pablo Quirno from Argentina.
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
France has committed EUR 1.9 million to initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacity of developing economies and least developed countries (LDCs) through a partnership with the World Trade Organization (WTO).
A collaborative initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) has announced the opening of applications for support to women exporters through the WEIDE Fund.