News from March 2025
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.
University of Cambridge's ai@cam addresses AI's role in public services
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
At the University of Cambridge, the ai@cam initiative is leading efforts to develop artificial intelligence that benefits society.
Bank DBS Indonesia supports sustainable business transformation in line with Indonesia's green growth targets
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Indonesia is targeting an economic growth rate of 8% by 2028-2029.
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.
Valwood Park Federal Credit Union returns to member control after NCUA conservatorship
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Valwood Park Federal Credit Union, located in Carrollton, Texas, has returned to the control of its members.
WTO conducts trade policy review for Cambodia
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents following its recent Trade Policy Review of Cambodia.
World Bank enhances electricity access in Yemen and Djibouti
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The World Bank has been working to improve electricity access in Yemen and Djibouti, two countries that lag behind much of the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of energy infrastructure.
Costa Rica and Albania close to completing GPA 2012 accession
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Costa Rica and Albania are drawing closer to finalizing their accession to the GPA 2012.
IMF discusses audit findings during visit to Senegal
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Edward Gemayel, recently concluded a visit to Senegal.