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World Bank supports Philippine digital transformation with $750 million loan

Digital transformation is crucial for the Philippines to achieve resilient and inclusive economic growth.


ANZ strengthens partnership with $100K donation to DV Safe Phone

ANZ has made a significant contribution to DV Safe Phone, donating $100,000 as the organization celebrates providing its 10,000th phone to victims of domestic violence.


Binance announces investment in BIO Protocol

Binance has announced its investment in BIO Protocol (BIO), a blockchain-based platform designed to transform the funding and commercialization of early-stage scientific research.


Hipgnosis completes $1.47 billion ABS deal backed by music royalties

Hipgnosis, a prominent music rights investment and management firm, has announced the completion of a $1.47 billion asset-backed securities (ABS) deal named Lyra 24-2.


Crisis-resilient loans offer relief to developing countries facing climate change

The impact of climate change is severe for numerous developing nations.


Fubon Senior Open starts Nov. 13; expands field for youth engagement

The Fubon Senior Open, a key event on the Taiwan Senior PGA Tour, is set to commence its 22nd edition at the Taiwan Golf & Country Club on November 13.


Kwenda cash transfer program aids Angolan families in fighting poverty

The village of Seles in Kwanza Sul, Angola, faces cold mornings and foggy weather.


Goldman Sachs acquires majority stake in Sila Services from Morgan Stanley

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) have reached an agreement to sell Sila Services to the Private Equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.


Ethiopia's safety net program aids mother investing in children's future

Shemsi Adem faced numerous challenges following the death of her husband over 15 years ago.


Hannover Re raises profit forecast for 2024; expects EUR 2.4 billion net income in 2025

Hannover Re has reported a 30.4% increase in Group net income for the first nine months of 2024, reaching EUR 1.8 billion.


African leaders convene in Kigali to address learning crisis

Over 500 education leaders, including 28 ministers of education and representatives from 39 African countries, are gathering in Kigali, Rwanda, from November 11 to 13 for the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2024).


PIK and KfW propose new financial model for carbon removals at World Climate Summit

The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and KfW, a leading promotional bank, have introduced a new financing concept for carbon removals at the World Climate Summit.


Yuanta hosts Happiness Day for Tainan's remote area children at planetarium

Yuanta Financial Holding Company and the Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation organized the "Yuanta Happiness Day" in Tainan, southern Taiwan.


IMF reaches staff-level agreement on credit facility review with Zambia

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mercedes Vera Martin, has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambian authorities on the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Niger on economic program reviews

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Antonio David, conducted meetings from October 28 to November 9, 2024, to review Niger's economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Resilience and Sustainability...


Japan contributes CHF 105K to enhance trade skills in developing economies

Japan has announced a contribution of CHF 105,000 to support developing economies in enhancing their trade capabilities.


Siemens expands access to industrial AI with new products

Siemens is expanding access to industrial AI with its new offerings, including the Industrial Operations X and NVIDIA-accelerated industrial PCs.


Malaysia explores balancing migration reduction with increased automation

Malaysia is working towards reducing its reliance on migrant workers as outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan.


WTO assesses three decades of trade development in least-developed countries

The World Trade Organization (WTO) members gathered to evaluate 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries (LDCs).


Flood risk management: Protective measures offer significant economic advantages

Economic losses from natural disasters in 2023 amounted to an estimated USD 280 billion, with floods accounting for USD 51.6 billion, according to a report by the Swiss Re Institute.