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News from August 2025


U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks bids for office furniture supply

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for the supply of office furniture, with offers due by September 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. The embassy is seeking VAT-free proposals from vendors for a range of items including visitor...


Bank of America CFO to join Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 8

Bank of America announced that its Chief Financial Officer will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference scheduled for September 8.


Samsung unveils high-efficiency washers with advanced AI features at IFA 2025

Samsung Electronics has announced plans to unveil new laundry appliances at IFA 2025 in Berlin, featuring the Bespoke AI Washer with A-65% energy efficiency and the second-generation Bespoke AI Laundry Combo.


U.S. Special Envoy Paolo Zampolli visits Uzbekistan for diplomatic engagement

Paolo Zampolli, the U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships, arrived in Uzbekistan on August 28, 2025, marking his first official overseas visit in this role.


UK seen as top destination for tech growth but investment barriers persist

The UK is emerging as a leading destination for technology sector growth, surpassing other major markets such as the United States, mainland Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, according to new research from the Barclays Business Prosperity Index.


Florida Office of Insurance Regulation says competition in Florida’s property insurance market is booming

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced that Viceroy Insurance is the latest company approved to provide homeowners coverage in the state.


Cambridge University Library opens archive documenting links between British dynasty and slavery

More than 600 historical items, including letters, photographs, and papers collected over two decades from auction sites like eBay, are now available to researchers and the public through a new digital resource hosted by Cambridge University Library.


Johnson & Johnson ends phase 2a trial of nipocalimab combo for rheumatoid arthritis

Johnson & Johnson has announced results from its Phase 2a DAISY proof-of-concept study, which evaluated the combination of nipocalimab with an anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have...


U.S. Embassy in Bangkok seeks quotations for official SUV purchase

The United States Embassy in Bangkok has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of one official SUV.


U.S. Embassy warns of possible unrest during planned demonstrations in Jakarta

Demonstrations are scheduled to occur on August 28, 2025, in Jakarta near the Parliament Building on Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto and the State Palace along the west side of MONAS Park on Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara.


U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe seeks quotations for general maintenance works

The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe has announced an opportunity for general maintenance works at its location.


Volkswagen extends AWS partnership for five years to expand factory cloud platform

Volkswagen Group has announced an extension of its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to further develop and deploy the Digital Production Platform (DPP), also known as the "factory cloud," for another five years.


Ambassador Theriot highlights U.S.-Guyana partnership at CJIA Courtyard Marriott opening

Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot of the United States delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the Courtyard Marriott at Cheddi Jagan International Airport on August 27, 2025.


Oxford researchers find mechanical forces drive cancer cell invasiveness

Researchers have discovered that the physical environment surrounding cancer cells can trigger significant changes in their behavior, according to a new study led by Miranda Hunter of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Richard White of...


U.S., regional leaders back new plan for enhanced international support mission in Haiti

Representatives from the United States and several countries in the Western Hemisphere met for the second time as part of the Organization of American States (OAS) Group of Friends of Haiti.


NVIDIA to present at Goldman Sachs technology conference on September 8

NVIDIA has announced it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, scheduled for Monday, September 8 at 12:25 p.m. Pacific Time.


U.S., Sri Lankan partners launch Godawaya shipwreck exhibition at BMICH

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit, will host an exhibition and symposium focused on the Godawaya Shipwreck from September 3 to 5 at the BMICH Cinema Lounge in Colombo.


Standard Chartered arranges first syndicated bank guarantee under new ICC sustainability principles

Standard Chartered has arranged a syndicated bank guarantee exceeding USD 300 million for Envision Group, aimed at supporting the company’s international sales and supply of wind power equipment.


U.S., ROK, and Japan discuss economic security at trilateral meeting in Tokyo

Representatives from the United States, Republic of Korea (ROK), and Japan convened in Tokyo on August 28 for a meeting of the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Coordination Secretariat.


U.S. Embassy Lilongwe seeks bids for general renovation project

The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe has announced an open solicitation for general renovation works at its premises.