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Volkswagen Group reports stable revenue but faces profit decline amid global challenges
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The Volkswagen Group has released its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showing modest growth in sales revenue despite a challenging global environment.
U.S. Embassy Belgrade issues alert ahead of marches marking Novi Sad canopy collapse
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Marches and commemorative events are scheduled across Serbia from October 29 to November 1 to mark the first anniversary of the Novi Sad Railway Station canopy collapse.
ING completes €2 billion share buyback and launches new capital return plan
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
ING has completed its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing a total of 101,193,469 ordinary shares at an average price of €19.77 per share.
China Construction Bank reports steady growth in third quarter operating results
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
China Construction Bank (CCB) has released its operating results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting steady growth across key financial indicators.
New report recommends evidence-based strategies to address global childhood literacy challenges
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
A new report has been released addressing the global literacy crisis among children, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Hurricane Melissa prompts closures as it approaches Bermuda
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to reach Bermuda as a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph and significant rainfall expected to begin on Thursday evening, October 30.
Standard Chartered expects early achievement of profitability targets after strong Q3 results
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Standard Chartered PLC has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025.
Howden Re focuses on local climate risk solutions ahead of COP30
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Antônio Jorge (“AJ”) da Mota Rodrigues, Head of Howden Re Brazil, is drawing attention to the growing impact of climate risks on Brazil’s insurance and reinsurance sectors.
ING Group reports third-quarter net result of €1.79 billion
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
ING Group reported a net result of €1,787 million for the third quarter of 2025, driven by increases in both fee income and customer lending.
WTO members advance talks on sustainability ahead of MC14
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have advanced their discussions on sustainability issues and potential outcomes for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
IMF outlines economic outlook and policy recommendations at APEC leaders’ meeting
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its latest global economic outlook to leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), whose member economies account for about 61 percent of global GDP.
Sun Life’s Monique Allen named among Canada’s most powerful women by WXN
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Monique Allen, Senior Vice-President and Chief Information Officer for Canadian Technology and Enterprise Architecture at Sun Life Financial Inc., has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by the Women's Executive Network...
World Bank approves $60 million for climate resilience project in Republic of Congo
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The World Bank has approved $60 million in funding for the Strengthening Urban Resilience Project in the Republic of Congo.
Oxford-led trial finds promising results for paratyphoid fever vaccine candidate
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
An Oxford-led study has found that the oral live-attenuated vaccine CVD 1902 provides significant protection against Salmonella Paratyphi A infection in healthy adults.
Survey shows Asian families prioritize financial security but worry about lasting legacies
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
A recent survey by Sun Life Asia has found that financial security is the top priority for families in Asia when it comes to legacy planning.
U.S., Malaysia sign new defense cooperation agreement at ASEAN summit
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
The U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and Malaysia's Minister of Defense, Dato’ Seri Haji Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, met on October 30, 2025, during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus to discuss ongoing bilateral defense relations.
Sun Life to release Q3 2025 earnings on November 5
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. announced it will release its third quarter financial results for 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, after markets close.
Howden Re’s Wolfram Schultz addresses liability trends and European casualty market changes
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
Wolfram Schultz, Head of Casualty Treaty for Continental Europe at Howden Re, spoke with The Insurer TV about current trends in liability and the European casualty market.
ANZ appoints Sheng Lee as new country head for Vietnam
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
ANZ has announced the appointment of Sheng Lee as Country Head for ANZ Vietnam, pending regulatory approval.
Life insurance industry adapts as ageing populations drive demand for new solutions
By Globe Banner | Oct 30, 2025
By 2050, more than a quarter of the population in advanced economies is expected to be over the age of 65, according to Swiss Re’s latest sigma report.