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Morgan Stanley invests $125 million in debt financing for FreshBooks

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced a significant financial commitment to FreshBooks, a leader in cloud-based accounting software for small businesses.


Heineken extends global media deal with dentsu for two more years

Heineken has decided to extend its global media relationship with dentsu for an additional two years.


Crypto Price Movements on March 18, 2025

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin & more: Today's crypto overview — March 18, 2025


Security concerns rise amid planned demonstrations in Lilongwe

Multiple events in Lilongwe on March 19, 2025, may lead to heightened security risks and disruptions.


Protest planned outside U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg

A protest is scheduled to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg City on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. The demonstration is organized by the Communist Party of Luxembourg (KPL) and is expected to last approximately one hour.


Consortium led by Allianz acquires majority stake in Viridium Group

Allianz, BlackRock, and T&D Holdings have joined forces to acquire Viridium Group, a prominent European life insurance consolidation platform.


NVIDIA and xAI join major partnership focusing on AI infrastructure investments

BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and MGX have announced that NVIDIA and xAI will join the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP).


Colombia ratifies WTO fisheries subsidies agreement

Colombia has officially accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.


Peace Corps updates housing request in Sierra Leone

The Peace Corps in Sierra Leone has updated its Request for Quotation (RFQ) for housing, originally posted on January 2, 2025.


US Embassy seeks quotes for local staff life insurance in Santo Domingo

The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo has announced an opportunity for vendors to submit quotes for local staff life insurance.


Indonesia boosts sustainable tourism in Lake Toba and Lombok

Imagine trekking through savannah fields and sandy terrain to the peak of Indonesia's second-highest volcano, Mount Rinjani in Lombok.


U.S.-ASEAN partnership strengthens ties across multiple sectors

For nearly five decades, the United States and ASEAN have maintained a partnership that has contributed to safety and strength in America and Southeast Asia, benefiting their combined population of one billion.


Standard Chartered promotes adoption of ISO 20022 for cross-border transaction efficiency

Standard Chartered has introduced a whitepaper titled ‘Frictionless reconciliation and allocation of cash: Can the adoption of ISO 20022 XML turn this dream into reality?’.


Wisconsin National Guard concludes expert exchange visit in Papua New Guinea

The Wisconsin National Guard (WING) recently concluded a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.


US Embassy in Guinea seeks bids for fuel distribution truck

The United States Embassy in Conakry, Guinea, is seeking bids for the procurement of a 5000-liter fuel distribution tanker-truck.


U.S.-Sri Lanka security ties reinforced during Admiral Paparo's visit

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the visit of Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), to Colombo from March 19-21, 2025.


Survey finds regulatory burden deters investment in Europe

At the Tripartite Social Summit, BusinessEurope presented its latest Reform Barometer to EU leaders.


World Bank approves $120 million project to improve healthcare in El Salvador

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a project aimed at enhancing access to quality health services in El Salvador, with a particular focus on primary health care.


Ethiopia resumes talks aiming for WTO membership by MC14

Ethiopia has resumed its negotiations to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), aiming for membership by the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.


NCUA reports growth in credit union shares and deposits for Q4 2024

According to the National Credit Union Administration's latest Quarterly U.S. Map Review, federally insured credit unions showed growth in shares and deposits at the median for the year ending in the fourth quarter of 2024, though loans...