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German private equity market sentiment hits four-year low

Sentiment in the German private equity market has significantly deteriorated for the second consecutive quarter.


ANZ highlights efforts against scams with new video series

ANZ has unveiled a video series showcasing the work of its Scam Assist team, which focuses on combating scam threats and assisting customers.


Students engage in discussions on global trade at WTO event

Students from various cities gathered to explore the World Trade Organization's (WTO) role in global trade during a recent event aimed at demystifying the subject.


Siemens reports record profits; outlines future growth strategies

Siemens AG has concluded its fiscal year 2024 with record profits, according to statements from company executives.


Sub-Saharan Africa faces diverging economic growth patterns

Stagnating incomes in sub-Saharan Africa's resource-intensive economies are calling for more effective fiscal management and broad-based structural reforms, according to a recent analytical note from the Regional Economic Outlook for the region.


Sun Life commits additional funds towards combating type 2 diabetes

Sun Life has announced an additional commitment of $1.53 million to combat diabetes, marking World Diabetes Day with a focus on partnerships aimed at addressing the rising rates of type 2 diabetes.


Sriroj maintains lead as Fubon Senior Open heads into final round

Thammanoon Sriroj and Prayad Marksaeng, both seasoned golfers from Thailand, have maintained their lead after the second round of the 2024 Fubon Senior Open.


Siemens reports strong FY24 results; eyes continued growth amid economic uncertainties

Siemens AG has reported a successful fiscal year 2024, achieving record profits and maintaining its strategic focus.


INSEAD invests in AVRIS to advance management education with XR technology

INSEAD has announced a new development in its educational approach by acquiring a stake in AVRIS, a leading XR platform specializing in business training.


Personal income rises across most U.S. counties according to BEA report

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reported that personal income in current dollars rose in 2,814 counties, fell in 295, and remained unchanged in five counties during 2023.


Prudential partners with Icon Cancer Centre for expanded healthcare services

Prudential plc has announced a partnership with Icon Cancer Centre Singapore, expanding its healthcare network to offer cashless outpatient cancer treatment for customers in Singapore and Indonesia.


WTO outlines reform priorities at APEC ministerial meeting

Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard has outlined progress on the World Trade Organization's (WTO) negotiating and reform priorities during a recent APEC ministerial meeting.


WTO holds first session on landlocked developing countries

The World Trade Organization (WTO) members recently held their first focused session on landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).


Barclays launches index analyzing UK business performance and growth potential

Barclays has introduced the Business Prosperity Index, a new quarterly analysis aimed at assessing business performance and identifying growth opportunities in the UK.


Macquarie sells AGS Airports to AviAlliance for £1.53 billion

Macquarie Asset Management and Ferrovial have announced the sale of AGS Airports to AviAlliance.


Benin's Azôli program empowers youth through job training at Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone

The Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in Benin is bustling with activity as young people, like Carine Judith Aboua, engage in garment manufacturing.


World Bank updates diagnostic report outlining growth strategies for Croatia

The World Bank Group has released the 2024 update of the Croatia Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD), building on the initial edition from 2018.


Nagaland sees improved healthcare through community ownership and World Bank support

A few years ago, the Peren District Hospital in Nagaland was in poor condition.


IMF concludes review mission on Paraguay's economic policies

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mauricio Villafuerte, visited Asunción, Paraguay, from November 5 to 11, 2024.


INSEAD unveils Global Executive MBA Flex programme for flexible learning

INSEAD has introduced a new educational opportunity called the Global Executive MBA Flex (GEMBA Flex) programme.