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World Bank report highlights Guinea-Bissau's challenges amid natural wealth

Guinea-Bissau possesses significant natural resources, boasting the highest natural capital per capita in West Africa.


BusinessEurope urges EU action amid slow economic growth projections

Ahead of the Macroeconomic Dialogue with social partners and EU institutions, BusinessEurope has released its latest Economic Outlook.


Committee reviews new IT tools improving import licensing procedures

The Committee on Import Licensing Procedures, chaired by Tyesha Turner of Jamaica, has been working to improve transparency and simplify the notification process for import licensing.


Sun Life announces increased dividends for Q4 2024

The Board of Directors of Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced an increase in the dividend for its common shares.


Western Balkans seek resilience against climate change with strategic urban planning

The Western Balkans face increasing challenges from climate change, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent since the 2000s.


World Bank launches second phase of job-creating infrastructure project in Solomon Islands

A new phase of the World Bank's Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project II (CAUSE II) is set to create 120,000 labor days and provide employment for 15,000 individuals in the Solomon Islands.


World Bank considers support for DRC's transformative Inga hydropower project

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is exploring the potential of its Inga hydropower site, which could transform the nation's energy landscape.


Philippines begins probe into cement imports for potential safeguard measures

The Philippines has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning cement imports.



Guinea-Bissau urged to strengthen institutions for climate resilience

Strengthened institutional and financial systems are vital for fostering climate resilience and sustainable development in Guinea-Bissau, according to the newly launched Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR).


World Bank partners with SECO on $5 million grant for Vietnam's urban development

The Swiss government and the World Bank have formalized an agreement to foster sustainable urban development in Viet Nam through a $5 million grant.


WTO reviews state trading enterprise notifications amid calls for transparency

The Working Party on State Trading Enterprises recently convened to review 32 new notifications from 26 World Trade Organization (WTO) members, including Argentina, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Eswatini, the European...


Prudential and Standard Chartered celebrate quarter-century partnership

Prudential plc and Standard Chartered Bank mark the 25th anniversary of their strategic bancassurance partnership, a collaboration that spans 11 markets across Asia and Africa.


The Digital Chamber: 'we are thrilled to celebrate the release of Tigran Gambaryan'

The Digital Chamber (TDC) has expressed satisfaction over the release of Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan from a Nigerian prison, labeling his detention as a "breach of international law."


Standard Chartered completes first HKD blockchain test with Ant International

Standard Chartered and Ant International have successfully completed HKD-denominated intra-group transactions using blockchain technology.


World Bank shifts focus towards resilience-building in Latin America's health sector

The World Bank is transitioning its focus in Latin America and the Caribbean from immediate crisis response to building resilient health systems.


U.S. consular officer visiting Belo Horizonte for citizen services on November 25-26

Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will visit Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on November 25-26, 2024.


WTO workshop highlights benefits of Information Technology Agreement

The recent workshop on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) concluded in Geneva.


IMF expands board with third African chair after regular election

IMF member countries have elected an expanded Executive Board, now comprising 25 Executive Directors.


WTO regional trade policy course concludes successfully in Togo

The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently concluded its Regional Trade Policy Course in Togo.