News from January 2025
U.S. Embassy supports teacher training workshop launch in Fiji
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has launched Fiji's inaugural Access Teacher Training Workshop, marking a significant step in enhancing educational opportunities in the region.
African leaders launch mission to electrify continent
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
For 600 million people in Africa, access to electricity remains a distant reality.
U.S. consular officer offers citizen services in Bonaire on January 31
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The U.S. Consulate General in Curacao has announced that a consular officer will visit Bonaire to provide American Citizen Services.
Macquarie invests in DESRI to boost U.S. renewable energy projects
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management, DESRI, and the D. E. Shaw group have announced the completion of a significant minority investment by MAM in DESRI through several MAM-managed funds.
Colombia-Venezuela border closed; US advises against travel
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its land border with Colombia, effective from 5:00 a.m. on January 10, 2025.
U.S. official visits Brunei to discuss human trafficking prevention
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Jonathan Turley, the U.S. Department of State's Deputy Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, visited Brunei from January 8 to 10.
NUS partners with banks for innovative green bond credential tokenization
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The National University of Singapore (NUS), in collaboration with Northern Trust and UOB, has launched an initiative to tokenize green bond credentials.
Divorce certificates needed for certain U.S. immigrant visa interviews
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Bringing the correct civil documents to your immigrant visa interview is essential for smooth processing.
Julie Cayse appointed regional director by National Credit Union Administration
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has appointed Julie Cayse as the new regional director for the Western Region, effective January 12.
G7 condemns lack of legitimacy in Venezuela's presidential inauguration
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The G7 foreign ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, have issued a statement denouncing the recent inauguration of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.
Fubon Group raises NT$13.25M for Genesis Foundation's care initiatives
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Fubon Group has demonstrated its commitment to charitable work by supporting the Genesis Foundation for nine consecutive years.
Education initiatives aim to close learning gaps in Salvador
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
A visit to the Iacy Vaz Fagundes school in Salvador, Brazil, highlights the educational challenges faced by vulnerable students.
Fubon Financial launches joint recruitment program targeting fintech talents
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings has announced the launch of its 2025 joint recruitment program, aiming to hire 6,700 professionals across its company and subsidiaries.
German municipalities face investment backlog threatening sports facilities
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
Despite financial challenges, municipalities in Germany are maintaining a broad range of sporting facilities.
German start-ups raise €7.4B as venture capital market shows recovery
By Globe Banner | Jan 13, 2025
The German venture capital market showed signs of recovery in 2024, with start-ups raising approximately EUR 7.4 billion, a 4% increase from the previous year.
Consular representative offers services in Tortola on February 20
By Globe Banner | Jan 12, 2025
A consular representative will be available for appointments with U.S. citizens in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, on Thursday, February 20.
US Embassy warns expatriates after student incident in Maadi
By Globe Banner | Jan 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has reported an incident involving two expatriate students in Maadi over the weekend.
World Bank funds projects for health services improvement in Sudan
By Globe Banner | Jan 12, 2025
The World Bank has approved two projects totaling $182 million to improve health services and provide emergency safety nets in Sudan.
Fubon Group celebrates employees with appreciation party featuring music and green initiatives
By Globe Banner | Jan 11, 2025
Fubon Group recently held an Appreciation Party at the Nangang Exhibition Center to honor its employees' dedication over the past year.
MEP Berger: 'The FDP needs Bitcoin'
By Globe Banner | Jan 11, 2025
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Stefan Berger said that although the Free Democratic Party (FDP) may rely on Bitcoin, Bitcoin itself "doesn’t need" the FDP.