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IMF completes third review under extended credit facility arrangement with Ghana

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third review of Ghana's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, a $3 billion program over 36 months that began in May 2023.


Middle powers urged by WTO chief to defend multilateral trading system

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, recently addressed an audience in Singapore, urging middle powers to play a more active role in defending and reforming the multilateral trading system.


Battery-powered trains debuting in North Rhine-Westphalia by summer 2026

The first battery-powered trains for North Rhine-Westphalia are set to begin service in 2026, marking a significant step towards environmentally friendly transportation.



Croatia increases financial commitment to International Development Association by 115

The Government of Croatia has announced a significant increase in its financial commitment to the International Development Association (IDA) for the 21st replenishment cycle, known as IDA21.


E*TRADE unveils new sector rotation study for S&P 500

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released the latest data from its monthly sector rotation study.


U.S. Consulate offers passport and notarial services in Cuenca

The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil has announced that its representatives will offer notarial and passport services in Cuenca on December 17 and 18, 2024.


Croatia boosts support for global development with increased pledge to IDA21

The Government of Croatia has announced a substantial increase in its financial commitment to the International Development Association (IDA) for the 21st replenishment cycle, known as IDA21.


World Bank outlines project timeline for Mozambique initiatives

The World Bank has clarified details regarding its recent and upcoming project approvals in Mozambique.


Job ads decline slightly across Australia; Queensland sees growth

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads experienced a 1.3% decrease in November, following a revised 0.7% increase in October.


Crypto community reacts to SEC chair Gensler's resignation

On November 21, Gary Gensler announced on the social media platform X that he would resign as the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 20, 2025.


World Bank urges Fiji to tackle non-communicable disease crisis

Fiji is currently facing a significant health crisis due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and weak health outcomes, according to a new World Bank report.


UK boosts pledge to World Bank's International Development Association by 40

The United Kingdom has increased its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) by 40%, raising it from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 to 1.98 billion GBP in IDA21.


Societe Generale announces changes in finance division leadership

Societe Generale has announced new appointments within its finance division, effective January 2, 2025.


World Bank launches $204M project for improved energy access in Papua New Guinea

The World Bank has announced the approval of the National Energy Access Transformation (NEAT) Project, a $204 million initiative aimed at improving electricity access for over 400,000 people in Papua New Guinea.


WTO concludes advanced dispute settlement course focusing on practical skills

The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently concluded its advanced dispute settlement course in Geneva.


Fisheries subsidies negotiations near conclusion with revised draft text

The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations has circulated a revised draft text ahead of the upcoming General Council meeting in December.


Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO Director-General

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second four-year term.


Fiji faces challenges in managing non-communicable diseases

Fiji, an upper middle-income country, is facing challenges in its health sector that are more typical of a lower middle-income nation.


UK increases funding for World Bank's International Development Association

The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), raising its pledge by 40% from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 to 1.98 billion GBP for IDA21.