News from May 2025
SelectUSA Investment Summit concludes with focus on U.S.-Austrian collaboration
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
The 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit recently concluded, marking a successful gathering of delegates and investors.
Social Security representatives offer assistance in San Salvador
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
Representatives from the Social Security Administration's regional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, will visit San Salvador from June 9 to June 13, 2025.
WTO Director-General stresses need for reforms ahead of ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, emphasized the importance of delivering outcomes on WTO reform at the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
Meta launches program for Indian SMBs' digital transformation
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
India is home to over 60 million small businesses, which contribute approximately 30% to the nation's GDP.
U.S., Japan discuss enhancing bilateral relations during diplomatic meeting
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro.
Global fascination grows with Squid Game's portrayal of traditional South Korean games
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
The second season of the Netflix series "Squid Game" premiered on December 26, 2024, quickly gaining global attention.
China Taklimakan Rally begins with global participation
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
On May 20, nearly 130 racing vehicles from around the world began their journey in the Taklimakan Desert.
Deputy Secretary promotes US investment at SelectUSA Summit
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
This week, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau delivered a keynote address at the SelectUSA Investment Summit.
Bhutan hosts international conference on labor mobility
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
The South Asia Labor Mobility Conference, held in Thimphu on May 20-21, 2025, gathered over 150 government officials and partners from regions including South Asia, East Asia and Pacific, North Africa, and the Caribbean.
Ted Pick to address key conference on finance and real estate
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
Ted Pick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, is scheduled to speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials, Payments & Commercial Real Estate Conference.
BaFin announces warning on unauthorized services by Royals Fund
By Globe Banner | May 21, 2025
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding Royals Fund, which is allegedly offering unauthorized financial and cryptocurrency services under false regulatory claims.
Bank of America's CashPro sees 60% rise in QR sign-ins
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
Every day, numerous CFOs and treasurers utilize QR code technology to access CashPro, Bank of America's digital banking platform.
World Health Assembly adopts new Pandemic Agreement amid ongoing challenges
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
After several weeks of concerns regarding cuts to global health funding and disruptions in scientific research, the World Health Assembly in Geneva has adopted the Pandemic Agreement.
U.S. Embassy in Fiji seeks quotes for ALS defibrillator
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji, has announced its intention to acquire an ALS defibrillator under a firm fixed price contract.
Cambridge scientists recognized as 2025 Fellows by Royal Society
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
Nine scientists from Cambridge have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences.
U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Antigua Guatemala on June 10
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
The U.S. Embassy's American Citizens Services unit has announced passport services for U.S. citizens in Antigua Guatemala on June 10, 2025.
WTO leader meets Croatian PM ahead of 2026 ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently welcomed Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic of Croatia to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
US-Indonesia hold inaugural dialogue on strategic trade management
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
The United States and Indonesia conducted their first Senior Official Dialogue on Strategic Trade Management in Jakarta.
Swansea-led project explores innovative methods for blood clot treatment
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
A new project led by Swansea University aims to revolutionize the treatment of blood clots.
U.S. Embassy offers limited transit visa appointments in May
By Globe Banner | May 20, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has announced that it will offer a limited number of visa appointments specifically for Transit Visa (C-1) applicants on May 28 and 29.