News from August 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management outlines guidelines on manager evaluation
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has released material discussing the challenges faced by good managers and how to determine when it may be appropriate to let them go.
Samsung expands One UI 8 beta program to additional Galaxy smartphones and watches
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced that its One UI 8 beta program will be made available to more Galaxy devices.
U.S. revises Zimbabwe nonimmigrant visa rules; interviews required starting September
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
Beginning September 2, 2025, all applicants for nonimmigrant visas (NIV) to the United States from Zimbabwe will be required to attend an in-person interview with a consular officer.
UBS AG details ongoing integration risks in second quarter 2025 financial report
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
UBS AG has released its financial report for the second quarter of 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Dili seeks supplier for 5,000 liters of fuel
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dili has announced a request for quotations (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of 5,000 liters of fuel.
Warburg Pincus acquires two logistics facilities near Tokyo valued at $240 million
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
Warburg Pincus announced the acquisition of two logistics properties in Greater Tokyo through its Warburg Pincus Asia Real Estate Fund (WPARE).
Samsung unveils advanced Bixby AI search features for 2025 smart TVs
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced an update to its Bixby voice assistant on its 2025 TV lineup, aiming to make information discovery more natural and seamless for users. “Samsung has led the global TV market for 19 consecutive years, and we...
U.S. Consular Agency Santa Cruz closed August 7 for extended Bolivian Independence Day
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
The U.S. Consular Agency in Santa Cruz will not be open on Thursday, August 7.
WhatsApp introduces new tools aimed at combating rising messaging scams
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
Criminal scammers are increasingly targeting people with offers that seem too good to be true, often promising quick financial gains through investment schemes and pyramid operations.
PartnerRe reports mixed first half 2025 results amid catastrophe losses
By Globe Banner | Aug 5, 2025
PartnerRe Ltd., a reinsurance company based in Pembroke, Bermuda, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025.
Jonas Brothers’ ‘JONAS20’ Tour to stream live exclusively on new Samsung STN channel
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced that Samsung TV Plus will livestream the Jonas Brothers’ “JONAS20 Greetings From Your Hometown” tour from key locations across the United States.
How permanent residents outside Slovakia can replace lost green cards
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
Permanent resident cards, often called green cards, can only be issued or replaced within the United States and are not available from overseas locations.
EducationUSA plans eight-city study fair tour across India for U.S.-bound students
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
EducationUSA, which serves as the U.S. government’s official source for information on higher education in the United States, will hold eight Study in the U.S. education fairs across India this August.
Fuxing Oilfield becomes Sichuan Basin’s first shale oil field after resource approval
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
Recently, the Ministry of Natural Resources in China approved the first-phase proven geological reserves for Fuxing Oilfield.
Ubs resolves credit suisse’s mortgage-backed securities obligations with $300 million doj payment
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
UBS has announced an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve a legacy issue tied to Credit Suisse’s previous obligations.
UBS settles legacy Credit Suisse RMBS obligations with US Department of Justice
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
UBS has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve a legacy issue related to Credit Suisse’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) business.
Study finds timing matters more than number in judging partner's sexual history
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
A new international study led by Swansea University has found that people are more likely to judge a potential partner’s sexual history based on when their past encounters occurred, rather than just the total number of partners.
World Bank appoints Carolina Rendón as representative for Dominican Republic
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
Carolina Rendón has been named the new Resident Representative of the World Bank for the Dominican Republic, taking over from Alexandria Valerio, who served in the role for five years.
NAB advises on protecting online accounts with strong password practices
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
Passwords serve as crucial access points to personal accounts, making robust password practices essential for online security.
Fubon Financial releases fifth annual TCFD report outlining new decarbonization targets
By Globe Banner | Aug 4, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings has released its 2024 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, marking the fifth such publication by the company since 2021.