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News from April 2025


Samsung debuts AI-enhanced top load washers with advanced fabric care and energy-saving features

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Bespoke AI Top Load Washer series, featuring innovative AI technologies aimed at enhancing washing performance and efficiency.


United States discusses global concerns on missing persons

Thank you to President and High Commissioner Volker Turk for their reporting and briefing on missing persons.


US praises Central Asia border pact promoting stability

The United States has issued a statement commending the Khujand Declaration on Eternal Friendship alongside the recent agreement signed by the governments of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan concerning their border junction.


OCBC pledges S$17 billion for sustainable investments in the UK by 2030

OCBC Bank and the UK's Office for Investment have formalized a collaboration to foster sustainable foreign investments into the UK.


Gonzales urges transparent policies to boost growth in least developed countries

U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Michael C. Gonzales recently addressed the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Future Forum, highlighting the importance of fostering a competitive business environment to promote investment-led growth in LDCs.


US considers tariffs on Australian beef, impacting industry outlook

The United States is considering imposing tariffs on agricultural imports, including Australian beef, starting April 2, 2025.


Crypto Market March 31, 2025: Today's price shifts

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 31, 2025.


Manager of FBN Financial: 'First-of-its-kind' loan program 'a true win-win solution that reduces costs for farmers'

Farmers Business Network (FBN) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) have partnered with the Walton Family Foundation to introduce a farmland financing program aimed at supporting farmers under economic strain.


Samsung introduces new cinema LED screen at CinemaCon 2025

Samsung Electronics has introduced its newest Onyx cinema LED screen model during CinemaCon 2025.


Samsung Electronics announces leadership changes in DX Division

Samsung Electronics today informed that TM Roh, who currently leads the Mobile Experience (MX) Business, will take on additional responsibilities as the Acting Head of the Device Experience (DX) Division.


Peace Corps seeks quotes for COS Conference 2025 services

Peace Corps has announced the release of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for conference services for the upcoming COS Conference in 2025.


WTO appoints Ambassador Hussain as chair for agriculture talks

At the latest Committee on Agriculture special session, World Trade Organization (WTO) members approved the appointment of Ambassador Hussain as the new chair for agriculture negotiations.


KfW IPEX-Bank finances two eco-friendly vessels for Langh Ship

KfW IPEX-Bank has announced a EUR 35 million financing venture with Finnish shipping company Langh Ship for two new eco-friendly container feeder vessels.


Contactless payments hit record 94.6% of UK in-store transactions in 2024

New data from Barclays reveals that contactless payments have set a new record for in-store transactions in the UK, accounting for 94.6% of eligible transactions in 2024.


Siemens donates €200,000 for earthquake relief in Myanmar and Thailand

Siemens AG in collaboration with Siemens Healthineers AG has announced a donation of €200,000 to aid victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.


Mitsubishi Motors reports 11% sales increase for Q1 2025

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported a total of 31,637 vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2024.


ING reports progress in €2.0 billion share buyback programme

ING completed another week of its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, originally announced on October 31, 2024.


Peace Corps seeks quotes for a computer network cabling certification contract

The Peace Corps is seeking quotes for a contract related to computer network cabling certification.


Rwanda’s GDP growth driven by strong private consumption and investment

Rwanda's economy saw significant growth in 2024, with a real GDP increase of 8.9%, surpassing the prior year's 8.2%.


Morgan Health invests in Venteur to expand employer health benefits options

Morgan Health, a branch of JPMorganChase, has made a significant equity growth investment in Venteur, a company at the forefront of managing Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA).