News from 2024
U.S. addresses worker empowerment at Commission on Status of Women session
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2024
Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you to the Commission and our speakers.
U.S. ambassador urges renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament at UN Security Council
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2024
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield addressed the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing the importance of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
U.S. ambassador meets Japanese foreign minister to discuss regional security
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2024
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States Representative to the United Nations, met with Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoko Kamikawa.
China UnionPay launches “Project Excellence 2024”
By Globe Banner | Mar 16, 2024
UnionPay International announced that China UnionPay has launched "Explore China Your Way with UnionPay: China UnionPay Payment Service Optimization - Project Excellence 2024." The launch ceremony was held in Shanghai.
US condemns Russian elections held in occupied Ukrainian territories
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
Agreement on EU due diligence: still far from a workable solution
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
Reacting to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive agreement, BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer expressed concerns about the implications of the new rules. Beyrer stated, "The new due diligence rules will add unparalleled obligations, set harsh sanctions with potential existential implications for companies, and unilaterally expose them to litigation from all parts of the world." He highlighted the negative impact on SMEs, noting that they "will be negatively affected as they make up the largest part of value chains."Furthermore, Beyrer...
Professional Fellows Program opens registration for U.S. internship
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
Registration is now open for a six-week internship in the United States under the Professional Fellows Program.
Professional Fellows program opens applications for US exchange opportunity
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
Lídri a líderky majú možnosť získať nové znalosti a skúsenosti prostredníctvom programu Professional Fellows, ktorý umožňuje stáž v USA.
Countries condemn Russian elections in occupied Ukrainian territories
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
On March 15, 2024, Sergiy Kyslytsya, the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, delivered a joint statement on behalf of multiple countries and the European Union.
US-Ecuador dialogue focuses on democracy promotion and regional cooperation
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
The Governments of the United States and Ecuador released a joint statement following their High-Level Dialogue held at the Department of State in Washington, D.C., on March 13-14, 2024.
UN extends mission in Afghanistan amid humanitarian crisis
By Globe Banner | Mar 15, 2024
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Afghan people through its backing of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
Linda Thomas-Greenfield addresses youth at Model United Nations conference
By Globe Banner | Mar 14, 2024
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield addressed the National High School Model United Nations Conference in New York, expressing her enthusiasm for the event and her hope for the future generation of leaders.
UN proposes resolution on safe AI systems for sustainable development
By Globe Banner | Mar 14, 2024
The United States, alongside 54 co-sponsors and 40 additional supporters, has introduced a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly focused on artificial intelligence (AI).
U.S.-sponsored program enhances English skills for Ecuadorian public school teachers
By Globe Banner | Mar 14, 2024
The Ecuador Habla Inglés (EHI) program, sponsored by the United States Government, is making strides in enhancing English language skills among public school teachers in Ecuador.
Japan allocates funds to WTO's Global Trust for developing economies
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that Japan is contributing EUR 115,000 to the WTO's Global Trust Fund. This fund supports training programs for government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs). Over the past two decades, Japan's contributions to WTO trust funds have totalled nearly EUR 13.5 million.
Philippe Guy joins MedinCell’s Supervisory Board as chair
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2024
Philippe Guy, a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience at Boston Consulting Group, has been serving on the board of MedinCell for almost 14 years, as per his LinkedIn profile. Guy played a pivotal role in leading the audit committee during MedinCell's initial public offering, and also headed the ESG Committee.
Request Finance acquires Consola Finance
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2024
Request Finance has taken a significant step to enhance its support for finance professionals and certified public accountants (CPAs). The firm's recent acquisition will enable customers to manage an array of financial aspects, from accounts payable to employee expenses and crypto payments, all within the Request Finance platform.
BusinessEurope Reacts to Approval of Political Agreement on Prohibiting Products Made with Forced Labour
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2024
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer welcomed the approval of the political agreement on prohibiting products made with forced labour by Member States. Beyrer acknowledged the significance of this step, stating, "This is an important step in the EU’s efforts to tackle forced labour, but there is still much work to be done to make the Regulation workable and effective."Beyrer emphasized the stance of European businesses on forced labour, saying, "Forced labour is a serious human rights violation that European business fully condemns." He noted improvements in...
Thomas-Greenfield stresses women's role in peace at UN debate
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
BusinessEurope Reacts to the European Parliament Plenary Vote on the AI Act
By Globe Banner | Mar 13, 2024
BusinessEurope Director General Markus J. Beyrer commented on the European Parliament Plenary vote on the AI Act, stating, "This is a pivotal moment for AI development in Europe, but successful implementation will be key to reassure investors, AI developers, and citizens that trustworthy AI is here to stay."Beyrer further expressed that the AI Act maintains a risk-based framework and prevents the emergence of divergent national laws. However, he highlighted concerns about the need for extensive secondary legislation and guidelines, emphasizing their importance for legal...