News from January 2025
Yuanta hosts happiness days for orphanage students during Lunar New Year
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company and Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation recently hosted two "Yuanta Happiness Days" to celebrate the Lunar New Year with orphanage students in Taiwan.
Social security payments delayed due to late questionnaire submission
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Your benefits may have been suspended if you did not receive your February payment.
World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.
Storm Éowyn prompts Status Red Weather Warning in Ireland
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Met Éireann has issued a Status Red Weather Warning for Ireland, set to take effect on Friday, January 24, 2025.
AmCham awards scholarships to promising Georgian students
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Ambassador Robin Dunnigan recently participated in the AmCham Scholarship Awards Ceremony, expressing her admiration for the young students who were recognized at the event.
Mark Coolidge Johnson assumes new diplomatic role in Mexico
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
A career diplomat, Mark Coolidge Johnson, has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires at Mission Mexico as of January 2025.
Trump signs order re-designating Houthis as foreign terrorist organization
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to re-designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
U.S. Embassy announces consular services in Boquete on February 12
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Panama has announced a visit by representatives from the Consular Section to Boquete, scheduled for February 12, 2025.
Sun Life donates $225K for California wildfire relief
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced a donation of $225,000 to support communities affected by the recent wildfires in California.
U.S. Embassy offers citizen services in Tobago by appointment in February and August
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has announced that its American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit will be offering in-person services in Tobago during 2025.
USDA seeks quotes for Agri Trade Mission event services
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a request for quotation (RFQ) numbered 12314425Q0048, inviting responsible vendors to submit proposals for Agri Trade Mission Event Services.
BMO announces release date for second annual wine market report
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
BMO has announced the forthcoming release of its second annual BMO Wine Market Report, set to be available in the second quarter of 2025.
Germany faces weak investment activity compared internationally
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Germany is experiencing weak investment activity compared to other countries, both in the private and public sectors.
U.S. Embassy warns against use of ayahuasca and kambo in Peru
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, has issued a health alert advising American citizens against using traditional hallucinogens such as ayahuasca and kambo while visiting the country.
IMF concludes visit discussing UAE's economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ali Al-Eyd, visited the United Arab Emirates from January 14 to 22, 2025.
Rubio outlines foreign policy goals under second Trump administration
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Serving as the 72nd Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has outlined the key priorities for the Department of State under President Trump's administration.
Trump initiates process for Houthi designation as foreign terrorist group
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
By the authority vested in him as President, Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order initiating the process to designate Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
International Writing Program invites young writers for Iowa City residency
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
Young writers aged 15 to 18 are invited to apply for the 2025 International Writing Program (IWP) Between the Lines (BTL): Peace and the Writing Experience residency.
DEG invests $4 million in South African InsureTech firm Naked
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
DEG has announced a $4 million equity investment in the South African online insurance platform, Naked.
IMF concludes consultation on Hong Kong SAR's economic outlook amid recovery
By Globe Banner | Jan 23, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV consultation discussions with the People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, endorsing the staff appraisal without a formal meeting.