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News from July 2025


U.S. Embassy in Suva seeks quotes for chiller parts replacement

The U.S. Embassy in Suva has issued a request for quotations for the replacement of chiller parts.


World Bank approves $9.175M grant for urban resilience in Central African Republic

The World Bank has approved an additional grant of $9.175 million from the Global Environment Facility for the Inclusive and Resilient Cities Project in the Central African Republic.


Argentina joins WTO effort against harmful fisheries subsidies

Argentina has formally accepted the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards the agreement's entry into force.


Madagascar's TALIM project receives $185M funding to improve primary education outcomes

Antananarivo, July 22, 2025 — The newly approved Transforming Access and Learning in Madagascar (TALIM) Project aims to benefit 4.7 million Malagasy students in pre-primary and primary education, along with 135,000 teachers and 27,000 public...


Mauritania and Chad sign $137M education funding agreements with World Bank support

The governments of Mauritania and Chad have signed funding agreements for the Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education (RELANCE) Project.


DBS Treasures Private Client focuses on supporting generational wealth transfer in Indonesia

The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Indonesia is rising, with Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) data showing a 3.56 percent increase in accounts holding deposits above IDR5 billion from May 2024 to May 2025.


Deforestation in Colombia harms biodiversity more than previously estimated

In a groundbreaking survey, scientists have found that deforestation for cattle farming in Colombia is causing 60% more harm to biodiversity than previously estimated.


Level 3 electric vehicle charging station opens at Toyota Canada's headquarters

Part of its approach to a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) society, Mitsui Canada has opened a Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Scarborough.


ANZ supports Women's Livelihood Bond 7 for empowerment across Asia

ANZ has announced its involvement in the initial tranche of the Women's Livelihood Bond 7 (WLB7), a bond issuance by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX).


U.S. Embassy in Philippines closes consular section due to severe weather

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has announced that its Consular Section will be closed on July 23, 2025, due to severe weather conditions in Metro Manila.


Hospitality sector sees boost from office returns amid economic shifts

Barclays has reported that the Hospitality and Leisure (H&L) sector is experiencing growth due to increased footfall from workers returning to offices.


NCUA releases annual report detailing ombudsman's activities in 2024

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published its Office of the Ombudsman 2024 Annual Report.


World Bank urges resilient development as Indian cities face climate challenges

India's urban areas are poised to become significant economic hubs, with a new World Bank report indicating that cities will generate 70% of new jobs by 2030.


University of Cambridge researchers advance AI use for faster landslide detection

Researchers from the University of Cambridge are employing artificial intelligence to expedite landslide detection after major earthquakes and extreme rainfall.


BEA reports rise in U.S., foreign investments for 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reported a significant increase in the U.S. direct investment abroad position, which rose by $206.3 billion to reach $6.83 trillion at the end of 2024.


Imf completes article iv consultation with Georgia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the Article IV Consultation for Georgia, finalizing it on July 21, 2025.


Ambassador Pierangelo supports growth in Madagascar's Atsimo Andrefana region

U.S. Ambassador Claire Pierangelo completed a four-day visit to Toliara, where she participated in the Regional Economic Forum of Atsimo Andrefana.


World Bank supports women's economic opportunities across Europe & Central Asia

From 2017 to 2024, World Bank-supported programs helped over 20,000 women in Bosnia and Herzegovina secure private sector jobs through public and private employment services.


IMF completes Article IV consultation on Italy's economic resilience

On July 18, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV Consultation with Italy.


Samsung announces One UI 8 watch update for Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung Electronics has announced the release of the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch Ultra.