News from August 2025
U.S. issues health alert for Americans after mine spill contaminates Zambian waterways
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The United States Embassy in Lusaka has issued a health alert following the spill at the Sino Metals Leach Mine dam in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province.
UOB posts higher operating profit but sees slight dip in net earnings for first half
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
UOB Group reported an operating profit of S$4.0 billion for the first half of 2025, a 3% increase compared to the same period last year.
U.S. supports border committee talks on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The United States has expressed support for the General Border Committee meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, describing it as a significant development toward strengthening the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand.
Meta partners with I.N Official to launch AI-driven fashion at Africa Fashion Week London
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Meta and Nigerian fashion brand I.N Official have announced a partnership to debut an AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London on August 9.
Standard Chartered concludes second Young Entrepreneur Programme focusing on AI
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Standard Chartered has concluded the second edition of its Young Entrepreneur Programme (YEP), aimed at the next generation of high-net-worth clients in its Priority Private segment.
NAB survey shows business conditions stabilizing with rising confidence
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The June NAB Monthly Business Survey indicates that business conditions are stabilizing, with signs of improvement following a challenging start to the year.
WTO releases 2025 Annual Report highlighting challenges in global trade
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, marking three decades since the Uruguay Round agreements led to the creation of the WTO from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
U.S. Secretary Rubio meets Serbian foreign minister, plans strategic dialogue
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric to discuss plans for a bilateral strategic dialogue between the United States and Serbia later in the year.
Standard Chartered partners with Brazil's Acre state on large-scale forest carbon credit program
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Standard Chartered has announced a five-year agreement with the Government of the State of Acre in Brazil to sell high-integrity forest protection carbon credits.
Sun Life declares Q3 2025 dividends for common and preferred shareholders
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.88 per common share, to be paid on September 29, 2025.
Meta study finds digital channels dominate India's financial product purchases
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
A new study commissioned by Meta and conducted by IPSOS has found that digital channels, especially those operated by Meta, are increasingly influencing how Indians purchase financial products.
University of Oxford-led study finds oral antibiotic highly effective against bubonic plague
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The first robust evidence on the efficacy and safety of two bubonic plague treatment regimens has been reported by an international research team, following a five-year clinical trial in Madagascar.
British & Irish Lions rugby Test brings $20m economic boost to Melbourne
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Melbourne experienced a significant boost to its economy during the recent British & Irish Lions rugby Test, with tens of thousands of fans visiting the city.
U.S.-Papua New Guinea partnership targets unexploded ordnance through training and grants
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
The United States is working with Papua New Guinea to address the risks posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other explosive remnants of war.
Swansea University adds new language options and strengthens ties with schools
By Globe Banner | Aug 7, 2025
Swansea University has expanded its language offerings, allowing students in the BA Modern Languages programme to study Catalan, Italian, and Portuguese from beginners’ level.
Sinopec’s SBS products used in world’s highest bridge project in Guizhou
By Globe Banner | Aug 6, 2025
The asphalt paving work for the steel deck of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province has been completed.
Australian consumer confidence reaches highest level since May 2022
By Globe Banner | Aug 6, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia has reached its highest level in three years, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence survey.
Siemens receives platinum rating from EcoVadis for sustainability performance
By Globe Banner | Aug 6, 2025
Siemens has received a Platinum rating and its highest-ever score from EcoVadis, a global provider of business sustainability ratings.
Toyota highlights sustainability efforts and market presence across Europe
By Globe Banner | Aug 6, 2025
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) manages the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing), and Lexus vehicles, as well as parts and accessories in Europe.
Geopolitical uncertainty impacts German venture capital market as investor sentiment declines
By Globe Banner | Aug 6, 2025
Investor sentiment in the German venture capital market has declined sharply due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to the latest findings from KfW Research.