News from August 2025
OrganOx recognized for organ preservation innovation originating from Oxford
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
OrganOx, a company specializing in organ preservation technology, was founded in 2008 by engineering professor Constantin Coussios and transplant surgeon Peter Friend.
U.S. Embassy Dili seeks bids to repaint Chief of Mission Residence interior walls
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Dili has issued a request for quotations from professional construction companies with experience in painting services for the project to repaint the interior walls of the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR).
Allianz Group reports financial performance and sustainability leadership for first half of 2025
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The Allianz Group operates as a global insurer and asset manager, providing services to both private individuals and corporate clients in nearly 70 countries.
U.S. Embassy Doha requires in-person interviews for all nonimmigrant visa applicants
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Doha has announced changes to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver procedures.
Sinopec subsidiaries report higher profits and record contracts in first half of 2025
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. (SEG) and Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation (SSC), both listed companies under Sinopec, have released their interim financial results for 2025 in Hong Kong SAR.
U.S. Embassy outlines end date for interview waivers on certain petition-based visas
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced that the Interview Waiver (IW) process for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas will remain available until September 2, 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Dominican Republic requires online payment for CRBA appointments
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Applicants seeking a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) are now required to pay the application fee through Pay.gov before their appointment.
DBS Bank Indonesia partners with Mirae Asset for digital onboarding of investment accounts
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
PT Bank DBS Indonesia and PT Mirae Asset Sekuritas Indonesia have introduced an online onboarding feature for Customer Fund Accounts (RDN), aiming to support the growth of the capital market in Indonesia.
ANZ reports decrease in scam losses amid rollout of new security features
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
ANZ has reported a decline in customer scam losses, highlighting its recent efforts to combat fraud and cybercrime.
U.S. Embassy donates medical equipment to support rural health services in Sarawak
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has provided medical equipment to Sarawak’s Flying Doctor Services to help improve healthcare access in remote communities.
U.S. Embassy issues safety alert ahead of Papua New Guinea’s Independence Day celebrations
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
A series of public events will take place in Papua New Guinea as the country approaches its 50th Independence Day on September 16, 2025.
Checklist outlines requirements for CRBA and passport applications at U.S. Embassy
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Applicants seeking a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and U.S. passport for their child must follow specific procedures, according to the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea.
U.S. Embassy offers interview waivers for student visas through September 2025
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has announced that certain applicants for F, M, and academic J visas may be eligible to apply without an in-person interview until September 2, 2025.
U.S., Sri Lankan officials gather at NESA seminar on combating human trafficking
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Julie Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, addressed participants at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies seminar on human trafficking held in Colombo on August 25, 2025.
WEIDE Fund selects 46 Mongolian women entrepreneurs for new support programme
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The WEIDE Fund has announced the selection of 46 women-led businesses in Mongolia as beneficiaries of its latest round, following a call for applications that received 307 submissions.
Macquarie Bank joins inter-bank anti-fraud network BioCatch Trust Australia
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Macquarie Bank has joined BioCatch Trust Australia, a network that allows banks to share intelligence on fraud and scams based on customer behaviour and device data.
IMF says Tonga's economic recovery is strong but urges focus on future resilience
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Following a visit to Tonga, International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff have issued their preliminary findings on the country's economic situation.
U.S. Embassy Yaoundé seeks bids for installation of prefab pergola
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeking companies to buy and install a prefabricated pergola at the pool area.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires visits Adétikopé Industrial Platform to highlight U.S.-Togo business ties
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
The Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA) in Togo has become a key center for regional trade and collaboration, providing modern infrastructure such as a dry port and an integrated industrial zone to support commerce across the country.
Mary Virginia Hantsch named Principal Officer for U.S. Consulate Matamoros
By Globe Banner | Aug 25, 2025
Mary Virginia Hantsch has assumed the role of Principal Officer in Matamoros as of August 8, 2025.