News from March 2025
Urban development's challenges and solutions: A dialogue with Pichaya Moeller
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
In an insightful discussion, Pichaya Moeller shared her perspective on urban development and sustainable cities, highlighting the relevance of this field for Thailand's future.
U.S. promotes California wines to boost trade with Nigeria
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Lagos – A trade promotion event organized by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Mission, in collaboration with the California Wine Institute, took place to connect 18 California wineries with the Nigerian business community.
Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 remains strong despite potential challenges
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Vietnam's economic prospects for 2025 are buoyant, with GDP growth anticipated to reach 6.8 percent.
Property rights improvements in the Balkans boost entrepreneurship and job growth
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Dženana Hodžić, director of AP Atelier, a furniture company in Tešanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is among the entrepreneurs benefiting from easier property registration in the region.
Standard Chartered introduces SC GPT to boost operational efficiency in banking
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a new Generative AI (GenAI) tool, across 41 markets globally.
Procter & Gamble to webcast third quarter earnings results on April 24
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
The Procter & Gamble Company plans to host a webcast discussing its third quarter earnings results on April 24, 2025.
Meeting focuses on combating human trafficking and developing a national action plan
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Chargée d’Affaires Meghan Moore recently met with the Minister of Social Affairs and Humanitarian Action, Irène Mboukou-Kimbatsa, to discuss efforts in combating human trafficking.
World Bank highlights women leading Thailand's development on Women's Day 2025
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
The World Bank Thailand is recognizing International Women's Day 2025 by highlighting the significant contributions of three prominent women leading change in the country.
Lisungi project supports refugees in Congo to achieve economic stability
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Claudine Moukabagwiza, a refugee from Rwanda, has created a sustainable future for herself on a farm in Igné, Congo.
U.S. GDP rises 2.4% in fourth quarter of 2024, reports BEA
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 2.4% annual increase in the real gross domestic product (GDP) for the fourth quarter of 2024, following a 3.1% increase in the previous quarter.
Crypto Price Overview: March 25, 2025
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on March 25, 2025.
GIST launches pre-accelerator program for Balkan startups focusing on Lean Startup methodology
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
GIST Innovates the Balkans is set to launch a ten-week pre-accelerator training program aimed at supporting science and technology startups from Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
UN urges action for durable peace amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Thank you, Madam President.
IMF forms advisory council to boost economic growth through productivity
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
On March 26, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, initiated an advisory council on entrepreneurship and growth.
US reports negative international investment position for Q4 2024
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has released statistics indicating that the U.S. net international investment position was –$26.23 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
Biological Weapons Convention celebrates half-century milestone
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) marks its 50th anniversary, serving as a key component of international security by prohibiting biological weapons.
U.S embassy consular officer to visit Belo Horizonte for limited services
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Consular representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia will visit Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, on April 15, 2025.
Marketplace event showcases Bolivian entrepreneurs at CBA in Santa Cruz
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The Centro Boliviano Americano (CBA) in Santa Cruz will host an upcoming event, Mercadito Made in Bolivia, on March 28 and 29.
Siemens acquires Altair for enhanced AI-powered industrial software
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Siemens has announced the acquisition of Altair, aiming to enhance its portfolio of AI-powered industrial software.