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News from February 2025


Siemens donates cogeneration units to aid Ukraine's infrastructure rebuilding

Siemens is set to donate cogeneration units to Ukraine as part of its broader rebuilding initiatives and global decarbonization strategy.


Defense Secretary meets Polish leaders to discuss NATO commitments

On February 14, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held meetings with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.


HSBC reports strong financial performance for 2024

HSBC Holdings plc has reported its annual results for 2024, highlighting a strong financial performance.


U.S. official meets Hungarian minister to discuss security and Ukraine conflict

Senior Bureau Official Louis L. Bono from the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs visited Budapest, where he met with Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar.


U.S. condemns Boko Haram; ensures aid reaches intended recipients

The United States has reiterated its condemnation of the violence and disregard for human life by Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in Nigeria and the surrounding region.


Siemens Healthineers to announce share placement details post-bookbuild

A forthcoming announcement will provide details on the final number of shares and the price per share in relation to the proposed secondary placement of Siemens Healthineers shares.


World Bank supports modernization of Nepal's livestock sector

The livestock sector in Nepal is a significant component of the country's economy, contributing to rural livelihoods and making up half of the agricultural GDP.


Peace Corps seeks long-term housing option in Hanoi

The Peace Corps is seeking to lease a long-term housing option in Hanoi, Vietnam.


Rubio meets Lavrov following Trump's discussion with Putin

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to follow up on a recent conversation between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.


United States, Japan, Taiwan mark 25th anniversary of Nantou earthquake

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Nantou earthquake, which struck Jiji on September 21, 1999.


World Bank highlights Uzbekistan's path towards a sustainable economy

Uzbekistan is making strides toward a green economy, but further advancement requires collaboration between the government, state-owned financial institutions (SOFIs), state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and the private sector.


President proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month

The President of the United States has officially recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month.


UN Security Council addresses ongoing challenges and solutions for stability in Libya

The United Nations Security Council recently held a briefing on the situation in Libya, where Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and other officials discussed ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.


Zambia assessment outlines strategies for addressing poverty after challenging decade

The recent report titled "Zambia Poverty and Equity Assessment: Turning Things Around After a Lost Decade" offers an in-depth analysis of poverty and equity in Zambia, suggesting pathways for potential policy interventions.


U.S. citizens urged to exercise caution during spring break travel to Mexico

Each year, many U.S. citizens travel to Mexico for spring break.


UOB partners with Invest Johor to expedite investments into special economic zone

UOB has launched a Green Lane in collaboration with Invest Johor to expedite investments into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).


World Bank report advises on enhancing Eswatini's fiscal policy

The World Bank and the Government of Eswatini have released a new review aimed at improving fiscal policy in Eswatini.


U.S. critiques WFP gender policy implementation at executive board meeting

The United States has expressed concerns regarding the World Food Programme's (WFP) implementation of its Gender Policy.


EU regulator moves to standardize crypto staff training and expertise

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed new guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of staff at crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).


CZ on aid for Argentinian rug pull victims: 'Sent 150 BNB. Good luck'

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, co-founder and former CEO of Binance, announced that he sent 150 BNB to support an initiative aiding victims of the Argentine President's $Libra currency incident.