News from March 2025
U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan seeks bids for UPS maintenance services
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Turkmenistan has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for UPS maintenance services at the Ashgabat Post.
Educational series 'My New Friends' targets primary school students
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
My New Friends is an educational collection in English, designed for students in the first and second cycles of basic school education.
Christoph Johnscher appointed head of IT department at KfW Group
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Christoph Johnscher will assume the role of Head of one of the IT departments at KfW Group starting April 1, 2025.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Kosovo's economic review
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth and final reviews of Kosovo's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement.
Sun Life Financial appoints Bennet Li as CFO for Asia
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced the appointment of Bennet Li as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Asia.
U.S. urges UN action on hostages held by Hamas
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, addressed the media before a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on hostages held by Hamas.
U.S., Sri Lanka strengthen ties for Indo-Pacific security
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
On March 20, 2025, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo addressed students at the National Defense College in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
STDF launches strategy to enhance global trade through strengthened SPS capacity
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) has launched its 2025-2030 strategy with a focus on advancing safe trade and fortifying global goals.
Raymond Greene highlights strong U.S.-Taiwan partnership at AmCham banquet
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
AIT Director Raymond Greene recently addressed the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan at the 2025 Hsieh Nian Fan Banquet.
Nationwide strike in Panama prompts guidance on protest safety
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
A nationwide strike is set to take place on Friday, March 21, 2025, initiated by construction and teachers' unions in response to social security reform law 163.
Natalie Brady appointed senior vice-president at Sun Life
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced the appointment of Natalie Brady as the company's Senior Vice-President for Capital Management and Investor Relations.
U.S. Embassy highlights roles of consular officers in March 2025 column
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
As U.S. diplomats, consular officers serve as frontline representatives at the U.S. Embassy.
U.N. briefing addresses ongoing Middle East conflict involving Hamas
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The United Nations Security Council recently held a briefing on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, focusing on the Palestinian question.
U.S. military conducts training exercises in Papua New Guinea
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The United States has announced the arrival of seven personnel from the Security Assistance Training Command (SATCO) in Papua New Guinea.
Trump discusses steps towards peace with Zelenskyy
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
President Donald J. Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing war and efforts towards peace.
Protests planned across Slovakia with large turnouts expected
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Protests are set to take place across Slovakia, with thousands expected to participate in various demonstrations.
Forest Investment Program concludes with lessons learned for future climate initiatives
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The Forest Investment Program (FIP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached its conclusion after more than a decade of efforts to mitigate human impact on vital tropical forests.
KfW announces leadership changes in risk management and transaction departments
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Gaetano Panno will assume the role of Head of the Non-Financial Risk Department at KfW starting April 1, 2025.
U.S current-account deficit narrows slightly in Q4 2024
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported a narrowing of the current-account deficit by $6.3 billion, or 2.0 percent, reaching $303.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.
ANZ unveils fraud protection feature giving customers account control
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
ANZ Bank is set to introduce a new feature, Digital Padlock, which aims to enhance the security of its customers against fraud and scams.