News from February 2025
Societe Generale Assurances reports strong growth in revenue and premiums for fiscal year
By Globe Banner | Feb 13, 2025
Societe Generale Assurances reported a significant increase in its financial performance for 2024.
US urges action against Iranian support for Houthis at UN Security Council
By Globe Banner | Feb 13, 2025
Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, addressed the UN Security Council on February 13, 2025, highlighting concerns over the situation in Yemen.
Dentsu 2025 Media Trends author: the world is no longer flat
By Amanda Hanson | Feb 13, 2025
A top futurist at one of the world's largest advertising agencies says that for marketers, the world is no longer flat. Dan Calledine, head of media futures at Dentsu, said regulatory variations and moves to paid media models have made the world "a lot more uneven" than it was during the first two decades of Internet development.
UPS to close up to 10% of facilities, cut fleet size, and reduce workforce in network overhaul
By A. R. Bamburg | Feb 12, 2025
United Parcel Service (UPS) announced plans to consolidate facilities, reduce fleet size, and implement workforce cuts in its January 30 earnings report.
Binance becomes the largest USDC market with record $24bn weekly volume
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Kaiko announced that Binance has become the largest USDC market, reaching $24 billion in weekly trading volume and capturing 49% of global USDC trade, its highest share since September 2022.
RBC celebrates recognition of women advisors on Forbes' state-by-state list
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
RBC Wealth Management, a leading wealth management firm in the United States, has announced that 57 of its financial advisors have been named to the Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State" list for 2025.
Marc Fogel released after three and a half years of detention in Russia
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Marc Fogel, an American citizen detained in Russia for three and a half years, has been released.
Rubio discusses regional issues with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Binance CEO: 'Harmonized global crypto regulations will take time'
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, said that different jurisdictions are adopting varied approaches to regulating cryptocurrency, making it difficult to implement unified global regulations at this time.
Yuanta FHC achieves CDP A List status for five consecutive years
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, making the A List for carbon disclosure by CDP, a global non-profit environmental disclosure organization, for five consecutive years.
U.S. Embassy alerts citizens about armed robberies in Windhoek neighborhoods
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has issued a security alert to American citizens following reports of multiple armed robberies targeting pedestrians in the Klein Windhoek, Eros, and Ludwigsdorf neighborhoods.
ERP StartGeld loan temporarily suspended for non-profits
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
The ERP StartGeld start-up loan has been temporarily suspended for non-profit companies, effective from February 12, 2025.
DEG reports record-breaking investment commitments of €2.5 billion for developing nations
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH announced that 2024 marked a record year for new business, with EUR 2.5 billion committed to private investments in developing and emerging countries.
U.S. Embassy warns travelers amid ongoing protests in Serbia
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Public demonstrations are ongoing in Belgrade and other cities across Serbia, according to a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade on February 12, 2025.
Ambassador Shea addresses UN on political and humanitarian issues in Syria
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, addressed the UN Security Council on February 12, 2025, regarding the political and humanitarian situations in Syria.
BusinessEurope urges EU for bolder actions in 2025 work programme
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
BusinessEurope has expressed support for the European Commission's 2025 Work Programme, which aims to enhance Europe's competitiveness with a focus on creating a "bolder, simpler and faster Union."
IMF outlines key economic challenges facing Eastern Caribbean Currency Union
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a concluding statement following its 2025 mission to the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
Rubio discusses South China Sea issues with Philippine foreign affairs secretary
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a discussion with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo regarding mutual concerns, focusing on the actions of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the South China Sea.
WTO reviews Madagascar's trade policy in recent evaluation
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Madagascar.
Rubio discusses strategic partnership with Indonesian Foreign Minister
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, focusing on the U.S.-Indonesia relationship and its impact on the Indo-Pacific region.