News from December 2025
Oricia Smith named among Wealth Professional’s Top 50 Leading Women in Wealth
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2025
Oricia Smith, President of SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President of Investment Solutions at Sun Life Canada, has been named one of Wealth Professional's Top 50 Leading Women in Wealth.
World Bank releases comprehensive review on Peru’s fiscal policy
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2025
The World Bank Group has released its Public Finance Review for Peru, titled "Mobilizing Resources for Service Delivery and Growth."
Pentalateral meeting adds civilian participants to support stability in Lebanon
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2025
Senior officials met in Naqoura on December 3 for the 14th Pentalateral meeting to review ongoing efforts aimed at achieving a lasting cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
Study highlights role of local expertise in Amazonian fisheries management
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2025
Researchers have published new findings on how local knowledge contributes to the sustainable management of interconnected fisheries, with a focus on the pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) in the Middle Juruá River Basin in the Western Brazilian Amazon.
Binance Charity donates 10 million HKD to support Tai Po fire victims
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Binance Charity, the philanthropic division of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced a donation of 10 million Hong Kong dollars (HKD) to The Community Chest of Hong Kong.
Wrongful death bill advances as Florida institute warns of cost risks
By V. D. Clausen | Dec 1, 2025
The Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) has announced that a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding wrongful death non-economic damages in medical negligence cases is advancing towards a vote on the House floor.
U.S. Department of State renews travel advisory for Senegal
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has renewed its Travel Advisory for Senegal as of December 1, 2025.
U.S. Secretary of State congratulates Romania on National Day and highlights bilateral ties
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
On December 1, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to Romania on its National Day.
U.S. donates over 10,000 doses of HIV prevention medicine to Botswana
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The United States government has delivered a shipment of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) to Botswana.
U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka updates main telephone contact number
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
American citizens in Sri Lanka are being informed of a change to the contact telephone number for the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.
U.S., Suboi collaborate on music video for 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Mission to Vietnam has partnered with Vietnamese rapper Suboi to release an original music video titled “Never Before.” The launch is part of a year-long campaign marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United...
WTO prepares second review of Trade Facilitation Agreement amid focus on capacity building
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are preparing for the second review of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which is scheduled for 2026.
america celebrates fifteen years of cultural engagement in Jakarta
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
@america, the cultural center of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, marked its 15th anniversary on December 2, 2025.
U.S. Embassy alerts Americans about planned demonstration and march in Bratislava
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
A demonstration and march are scheduled to take place in Bratislava on Tuesday, December 2.
U.S. Embassy Pristina invites American citizens to town hall meeting on December 12
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina has announced a Town Hall event for American citizens, scheduled to take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 at the embassy compound.
Deputy Secretary Landau meets ROK Vice Foreign Minister Park to discuss alliance modernization
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoonjoo in Washington.
U.S. Embassy urges immigrant visa applicants to stay active in application process
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
Applicants for U.S. immigrant visas are being reminded of the importance of staying involved in their visa process to avoid potential setbacks.
OCBC expands mobile app capabilities for universal QR code payments in China
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
OCBC will become the first Singapore bank to allow its customers to scan and pay at all merchant QR codes in China using its Singapore mobile banking app.
HSBC partners with Mistral AI on multi-year initiative for global generative artificial intelligence
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
HSBC has entered into a strategic partnership with Mistral AI to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial intelligence throughout its global operations.
DEG finances expansion of Selecta one’s poinsettia production with Ugandan farm acquisition
By Globe Banner | Dec 1, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, demand for poinsettias increases, with many young plants sourced from East Africa.