News from March 2025
NCUA releases 2024 annual report highlighting achievements and future priorities
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the agency's activities and achievements over the past year.
U.S. raises concerns over financial sustainability of WIPO's Lisbon System
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The United States delegation has expressed concerns over the financial sustainability of the Lisbon System at the recent WIPO Working Group meeting.
ANZ and BSL launch scams education pathway for victims
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
In a pioneering initiative in Australia, ANZ's MoneyMinded financial education program has introduced a customer referral pathway to provide repeated and deeply affected scams victims with access to a complimentary financial education workshop on...
World Bank backs $250 million expansion of São Paulo Metro Line 2
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The World Bank Board of Directors has sanctioned a project to aid the expansion of São Paulo’s Metro Line 2 – Green.
Mali implements $73 million recovery plan following devastating floods
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Severe flooding struck Mali in July and August 2024, causing widespread damage to health centers, schools, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and culverts.
Recent rains mitigate further cattle sell-offs in Northern Queensland
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Recent rains in Northern Queensland have temporarily halted further cattle sell-offs amidst declining national herd numbers, as reported in ANZ's latest Agri Commodity Report.
Embassies urge South Sudan's leaders for dialogue amid Upper Nile violence
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the Delegation of the European Union, have expressed concern over ongoing violence in Upper Nile State.
U.S. envoy criticizes Hamas at UN briefing amid Middle East tensions
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, addressed a UN Security Council briefing on the Middle East situation.
Siemens announces workforce adjustments amid shifting market demands
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Siemens has announced plans to adjust its workforce and business strategies in response to changing market demands.
Consumer confidence falls to its lowest since October 2024
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Consumer confidence recently experienced a notable decline, with the index dropping 3.1 points to 83.8.
ANZ podcast hits one million listens milestone
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
ANZ has announced a significant achievement as its daily finance and economics podcast, "5 in 5 with ANZ," surpasses one million listens.
World Bank funds $162M for resilient roads in Espírito Santo
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The World Bank has approved a financing package of $162.4 million to enhance road infrastructure resilience, safety, and sustainability in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
BaFin announces another warning on unauthorized services by Quantum AI
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a consumer warning regarding Bit-Wise, a company offering unauthorized crypto and financial services through a new website.
World Bank emphasizes human capital investment for growth in Guinea-Bissau
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Some key findings from the Human Capital Review, a recent World Bank report, emphasize the importance of strengthening human capital in Guinea-Bissau to reduce poverty and foster sustainable growth.
Digital industrialization's role in enhancing e-commerce discussed by WTO members
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Members recently discussed the role of digital industrialization and technology transfer in enhancing e-commerce.
U.S. congratulates new OAS Secretary General; calls for
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The United States has expressed its congratulations to Foreign Minister Ramdin on his election as the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Homebuyers face extra costs as stamp duty deadline approaches
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Data from Barclays Property Insights reveals a significant increase in mortgage completions and first-time buyer purchases following recent changes to the stamp duty.
U.S. Embassy offers remote consular services in Davao City March 25
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit, along with representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Philippine Retirement Agency (PRA), will host a remote services event in Davao City, Philippines, on...
Lake Victoria faces pollution crisis; regional efforts underway
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Lake Victoria, a vital resource for East Africa, is facing significant environmental challenges.
World Bank extends aid for rural home construction in earthquake-hit Türkiye
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The World Bank has announced additional funding of €200 million ($207.5 million) to support the construction of rural homes in Türkiye, following the devastating earthquakes in February 2023.