News from June 2025
President Neves welcomes YALI 2025 finalists at orientation event
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the Cabo Verdean Alumni Association of the United States of America (ACA-EUA), organized a Pre-Departure Orientation for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders finalists.
Sun Life appoints Lay Hoon Tan as CEO for its Vietnam operations
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced the appointment of Lay Hoon Tan as the new CEO of Sun Life Vietnam, pending regulatory approval.
World Bank supports community-driven development in Tajikistan with $25 million grant
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The World Bank has announced the approval of additional financing through the International Development Association (IDA) to support local communities in Tajikistan.
DRC receives $19.47M from World Bank to reduce deforestation emissions
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received $19.47 million from the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for its efforts in reducing 3.89 million tons of carbon emissions through forest protection and restoration in the...
Polio outbreak reported in Papua New Guinea; vaccination efforts underway
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
In May 2025, Papua New Guinea health authorities informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about the detection of a polio virus in stool samples from two healthy children in Morobe Province.
UBS opposes increased Swiss government regulatory proposals
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
UBS has expressed support for most of the regulatory proposals presented by the Swiss Federal Council but voiced strong opposition to the suggested increase in capital requirements.
IMF highlights economic resilience but urges reforms in Lithuania
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its concluding statement following the 2025 Article IV Mission to Lithuania.
Study shows dehorning reduces rhino poaching by nearly 80
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The study conducted between 2017 and 2023 in the Greater Kruger region of South Africa has revealed significant findings on rhino conservation efforts.
State Department issues alert for U.S. citizens during hurricane season
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The Department of State has issued an alert to U.S. citizens regarding the 2025 hurricane season, which will continue until November.
NCUA announces tentative date for upcoming board meeting
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced that its next Board of Directors meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 10:00 am Eastern.
NAB's AI tool improves customer interaction with personalized banking services
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
It is not common for banks to communicate in a way that feels personal, but NAB's Customer Brain aims to achieve this.
Congo launches data portal under IMF's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
By Globe Banner | Jun 6, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched the National Summary Data Page (NSDP), marking its implementation of the International Monetary Fund's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS).
Swansea graduates lead performance teams at Chelsea and West Ham
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
Tom Taylor and Jordan Smith, both graduates of Swansea University, have taken on prominent roles as lead Physical Performance Coaches at Chelsea Football Club and West Ham United respectively.
IMF board discusses contributions ahead of fourth Financing for Development Conference
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened on June 3 to discuss a staff paper regarding the IMF's contribution to the international financing for development agenda.
U.S.-Syrian relations advance amidst efforts against chemical weapon use
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
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Botswana achieves milestone in HIV prevention efforts
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
Botswana has become the first country to achieve Gold Tier status in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.
US Mission in Kampala seeks vendors for floor scrubber and carpet cleaner
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
The US Mission in Kampala has announced an invitation for responsible vendors to supply a specialty tool battery-operated floor scrubber and a carpet cleaner.
Trump signs proclamation restricting entry from high-risk countries
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed a Proclamation aimed at enhancing national security by restricting entry into the United States from countries deemed high-risk for terrorism and other threats.
WTO addresses trade facilitation agreement progress amid ongoing challenges
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has focused its recent efforts on the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), addressing transit issues and enhancing capacity-building measures.
U.S., Finland host Nordic/Baltic security initiative against WMD proliferation
By Globe Banner | Jun 5, 2025
The United States and Finland recently co-hosted the Nordic/Baltic Regional Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Engagement in Helsinki, Finland, from June 3-5, 2025.