News from February 2025
NAB provides $1,000 grants for flood-stricken customers in Western Queensland
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
NAB is extending financial assistance to its customers in Western Queensland who have been affected by recent flooding.
Australian teens display strong financial confidence but seek more education, NAB report finds
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
A new report from NAB Economics reveals that Australian teenagers possess a strong level of confidence in their financial skills, with a significant interest in expanding their knowledge beyond what is offered in school.
Belize partners with World Bank on new $58M energy resilience project
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The Government of Belize, in collaboration with the World Bank and the Government of Canada, has launched a new energy project designed to enhance the country's power supply and improve electricity service reliability.
U.S. pauses foreign aid spending to prioritize national interests
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The U.S. State Department has initiated a 90-day pause and review of foreign aid programs, which is reportedly yielding positive results for the country.
BMO introduces embedded banking solution for ERP integration
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
BMO, in collaboration with FISPAN, has introduced BMO Sync, a new solution designed to integrate BMO Online Banking for Business services directly into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems.
Consumer confidence in Australia reaches highest point since May 2022
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Consumer confidence is at a 32-month high, with last week's figures revealing a rise of 2.5 points to 88.5 points.
ING progresses with €2 billion share buyback programme
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
ING has provided an update on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, initially announced on October 31, 2024.
Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The President of the United States has officially recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month.
Sun Life U.S. teams up with Maine Celtics for youth fitness program
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Sun Life U.S. and the Maine Celtics recently organized the second annual Fit to Win event at the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine in Portland.
Art in Embassies highlights coastal life at US-Sierra Leone exhibition
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Ambassador Hunt hosted a reception and exhibition for the Art in Embassies program, celebrating cultural heritage through art from the United States and Sierra Leone.
Morgan Stanley hosts annual women's leadership event with Christine Baranski
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is set to host the 16th annual Go Red Women’s Leadership event in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) – Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
U.S.-Panama partnership addresses migration challenges
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
On February 3, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Frank Abrego attended a charter repatriation flight event at Albrook Airport in Panama City.
South Africa faces slow growth; report urges reforms in basic education
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The latest edition of the South Africa Economic Update, titled "Learning: Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education," examines the country's economic outlook with a focus on its basic education system.
World Bank report emphasizes transforming education for inclusive growth in South Africa
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Transforming South Africa's basic education sector could be key to driving inclusive growth, according to a World Bank report released today.
ANZ provides relief measures for North Queensland flood victims
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
ANZ has announced a disaster relief package to support customers and businesses affected by flooding in North Queensland.
Maria Ramos appointed Group Chair of Standard Chartered
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Standard Chartered PLC has announced the appointment of Maria Ramos as its new Group Chair, succeeding José Viñals.
Health alert issued for Oropouche virus outbreak in Panama
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
On January 31, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Travel Health Notice regarding outbreaks of the Oropouche virus in Panama's Darien province.
BridgeUSA offers exchange program focusing on STEM camp development
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The BridgeUSA STEM Summer Camp Training and Development Exchange program is set to offer exchange visitors the chance to learn how to develop and deliver youth STEM summer camps through U.S. institutions of higher education.
Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the recognition of February 2025 as National Black History Month.
Fulbright TEA program opens applications for Spring and Fall 2026 sessions
By Globe Banner | Feb 4, 2025
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is accepting applications for its upcoming sessions.