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World Bank joins MADE Alliance as co-chair with focus on Africa's digital access
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The World Bank Group has joined the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa as a co-chair, alongside the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard.
World Bank approves $50 million grant for reforms in Tajikistan
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $50 million grant to support Tajikistan’s efforts to increase private sector growth and improve public sector efficiency.
Higher education reforms expand access to STEM fields for women in Sri Lanka
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
After graduating from the University of Kelaniya with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literature, Tharuvi Nanayakkarawasam hoped to begin her career in the corporate sector. “I wanted to enter the corporate world and slowly climb the ladder,”...
World Bank supports EU's Catching-Up Regions Initiative targeting regional disparities
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The Catching-Up Regions Initiative (CuRI) was established in 2016 by the European Commission to address persistent regional disparities within the European Union.
U.S trade deficit falls sharply in June as imports decline
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit narrowed to $60.2 billion in June 2025, according to a joint announcement from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Sinopec Tiki Easy Coffee wins four gold medals at international coffee tasting event
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Sinopec Tiki Easy Coffee has received top honors at the International Coffee Tasting 2025 competition, where four of its Italian blend coffee bean recipes were awarded gold medals.
Brazil launches WTO dispute over US tariff actions
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Brazil has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding tariff measures imposed by the United States.
Fubon Financial reports strong profits across subsidiaries for July 2025
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. has released its unaudited earnings for July 2025, reporting a consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$11.77 billion and a net profit of NT$11.03 billion for the month.
DBS sees $1.3B opportunity as it supports Singapore firms entering live commerce
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Live commerce, or livestream shopping, is becoming a significant sales channel in Singapore.
U.S. Embassy Stockholm names Viraj LeBailly acting chargé d’affaires
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Viraj LeBailly is currently serving as Acting Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm.
Bangalore opens new metro line with German-backed financing
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bangalore’s urban metro system, marking the partial opening of phase 2 in a major expansion project that includes significant German participation.
IMF announces closure of resident representative office in Costa Rica
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced it will close its Resident Representative Office in San José, Costa Rica, effective mid-October 2025.
Viking silver hoard study links English finds to Islamic trade networks
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
A recent study has traced the origins of silver from the Bedale hoard, discovered in 2012 in North Yorkshire, revealing that Viking wealth in England included silver sourced from both western Europe and the Islamic world.
Verify your DS-160 barcode before attending your U.S. visa interview
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
Applicants for U.S. visas are being reminded to ensure that the barcode number on their DS-160 visa application matches the one in their appointment profile before attending an interview at the U.S. Embassy.
Sri Lankan poultry sector highlighted at U.S.-Sri Lanka soy trade mission seminar
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
At a seminar held in Colombo, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Sri Lanka and the United States in the soy trade sector.
U.S. Mission launches WhatsApp channel for American citizens in Pakistan
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
U.S. citizens living or traveling in Pakistan now have a new way to receive official consular alerts and updates.
G7 nations issue joint condemnation over Hong Kong’s overseas arrest warrants
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The governments of the United States, along with other members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM)—Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union—have issued a joint statement regarding recent actions by...
U.S. issues security alert for Jewish and Israeli sites in UAE
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The U.S. Mission in the United Arab Emirates has issued a security alert following information about threats targeting Jewish and Israeli communities in the country.
U.S. supports progress on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire at Kuala Lumpur meeting
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The United States has expressed support for the recent General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, which focused on reinforcing the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
U.S., Mexico pledge continued cooperation against violent criminal cartels
By Globe Banner | Aug 11, 2025
The United States and Mexico have announced a renewed commitment to confront violent criminal cartels that operate across their shared border.