News from November 2025
U.S. imposes sanctions on Burma-based group over online scams targeting Americans
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
The United States has imposed sanctions on five individuals and three entities based in Burma and Thailand, citing their involvement in forced labor compounds used to operate online investment scams.
Barclays appoints Jean-François Mastrangelo as head of markets for Asia Pacific
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Barclays has named Jean-François Mastrangelo as the new Head of Markets for Asia Pacific.
UK researchers highlight role for superconducting cables in clean energy transition
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
The UK’s transition to net zero emissions is facing a significant challenge in the transmission of renewable energy from remote generation sites to areas with high demand.
UOB Private Bank releases white paper on intergenerational wealth transfer trends in Asia
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
UOB Private Bank, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, has released a White Paper examining intergenerational wealth transfer among high-net-worth families in Asia.
WTO members address tech standards adoption transparency at latest committee meetings
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
WTO members convened on November 11, 2025, for a series of thematic sessions addressing international standards for critical and emerging technologies (CETs), the role of metrology in trade facilitation, and good regulatory practices.
Bill White arrives in Belgium as ambassador-designate
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Ambassador-designate Bill White and his husband Bryan Eure arrived in Belgium on November 6.
U.S., Bolivia announce new initiatives during presidential inauguration
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on November 8, reaffirming the United States’ intention to strengthen ties with Bolivia.
U.S. sanctions North Korean banks and individuals for laundering cybercrime proceeds
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
The United States has imposed sanctions on two entities and eight individuals accused of supporting North Korea's efforts to launder money obtained from cybercrime and fraudulent information technology activities.
Morocco seeks growth through expanded aquaculture with support from The World Bank
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Morocco is looking to expand its aquaculture sector as a means to drive economic growth and job creation.
Timcast News contributor on rising U.S. auto insurance: 'This is not sustainable'
By K. R. Tobin | Nov 10, 2025
Josie Glabach, a contributor for Timcast News, has highlighted the significant increase in U.S. car insurance premiums for 2024-25.
AWS partners with Jane Goodall Institute to digitize six decades of primate research with generative AI
By M. B. Franklin | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon has announced a collaboration between its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Jane Goodall Institute to transform 65 years of field notes and film into an AI-powered database.
AWS launches Fastnet, a transatlantic subsea cable linking U.S. and Ireland to boost global cloud and AI capacity
By M. L. Kennedy | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of Fastnet, a transatlantic subsea cable connecting Maryland and County Cork, Ireland.
Amazon aids flood-impacted communities across Mexico
By Y. R. Atkins | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon has announced the provision of over 17,000 emergency supplies from its Disaster Relief Hub in Mexico City to aid communities affected by floods in five states.
Amazon deploys disaster relief to Jamaica and Caribbean communities after Hurricane Melissa
By Y. R. Atkins | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon has announced disaster relief efforts to support Jamaica and Caribbean communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Amazon announces multi-year collaboration with Globe Telecom to accelerate digital transformation
By B. D. Acosta | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon has announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has entered a multi-year collaboration with Globe Telecom.
Amazon announces AWS Marketplace expansion in India
By B. D. Acosta | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon has announced the expansion of its AWS Marketplace in India, allowing customers to purchase software and services in Indian Rupees from both local and global providers.
Amazon backs JPXI to help JPX expand global finance and information platform
By E. B. Graves | Nov 10, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced its support for JPX Market Innovation & Research, aiming to advance the Japan Exchange Group's (JPX) objective of becoming a global finance and information platform.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent on crypto kiosks: 'The kiosks are not the villains in this story, the villains are the scammers'
By Globe Banner | Nov 10, 2025
Jody Weis, former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, has expressed support for bitcoin kiosks, describing them as transparent tools beneficial to law enforcement.
Communications Strategist on crypto kiosks: 'We should fight scammers, not a platform necessary for financial freedom'
By Globe Banner | Nov 10, 2025
Natalie Johnson, a former aide to U.S. Representative Nancy Mace, has emphasized the importance of implementing fraud warnings, real-time prevention measures, and data-sharing with law enforcement for crypto kiosks.
Oxford-led study finds stable conditions for possible life on Saturn's moon Enceladus
By Globe Banner | Nov 10, 2025
A recent study led by researchers from the University of Oxford, Southwest Research Institute, and the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona has found significant heat flow at Enceladus’ north pole.