News from October 2025
U.S. Embassy warns travelers as Tropical Storm Raymond follows Hurricane Priscilla's path
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Tropical Storm Raymond has developed off the coast of Mexico and is expected to follow a similar route as Hurricane Priscilla, which recently affected the region.
Johnson & Johnson to present at UBS Global Healthcare Conference on November 11
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Johnson & Johnson announced it will take part in the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on November 11, 2025.
World Bank supports rural development and job creation in East Asia and Pacific
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Across East Asia and the Pacific, rural communities are working to improve their futures through new development initiatives.
Morgan Stanley leads $60 million funding round for Corvus Energy's clean maritime tech
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced that its 1GT private climate equity strategy has led a $60 million Series E funding round for Corvus Energy, a company specializing in low-carbon energy storage systems for maritime vessels.
European Union introduces new entry/exit system for U.S. travelers to Greece
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Most U.S. citizens traveling to Greece will soon experience new border procedures as the European Union introduces its Entry/Exit System (EES).
HSBC proposes privatisation of Hang Seng Bank with HK$106 billion offer
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
HSBC Holdings plc has announced a proposal to privatise Hang Seng Bank Limited through a scheme of arrangement.
NAB survey shows improving business outlook as cost pressures ease
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Business conditions in Australia showed improvement in August 2025, according to the latest NAB Monthly Business Survey.
U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou suspends routine visa services starting October 10
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou has announced a temporary suspension of all routine visa services starting October 10, 2025.
BMO announces reverse split for MicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced it will conduct a 1-for-20 reverse split for its MicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Inverse Leveraged Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs), with the change expected to take effect at the start of trading on October 22, 2025.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Benin on final reviews under loan programs
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Frederic Lambert concluded a mission to Cotonou, Benin, on October 9, 2025.
World Bank-backed program helps empower women farmers in rural Nepal
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Women farmers in Nepal are increasingly moving from subsistence farming to earning income through improved market access, collective action, and support from agricultural cooperatives.
Meta expands AI-powered reel translations to include Hindi and Portuguese
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Meta has announced an expansion of its AI-powered translation feature for Reels, adding Hindi and Portuguese to the existing support for English and Spanish.
U.S. Embassy Barbados issues alert as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches Leeward Islands
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has issued a weather alert for U.S. citizens and residents in the Eastern Caribbean and northern Leeward Islands due to Tropical Storm Jerry.
New report highlights impact of university maths schools on student achievement and STEM access
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
University maths schools in England are having a significant impact on student achievement and access to STEM fields, according to a new report by the Observatory for Mathematical Education (OME).
New research identifies childhood portrait once thought as Marie Antoinette as her sister
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
A recent study led by Professor Catriona Seth from the University of Oxford has challenged the long-held belief about a well-known childhood portrait thought to depict Marie Antoinette.
ANZ appoints new leaders for retail banking, risk management and information technology
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
ANZ has announced the appointment of three new members to its Group Executive Committee.
IMF resumes Article IV consultations with Yemen after eleven-year pause
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV mission to Yemen, marking the first such consultation in 11 years.
EU launches new entry/exit system affecting U.S. travelers; Ireland not included
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
The European Union is launching a new Entry/Exit System (EES) that will impact most foreign travelers to 29 participating European countries.
IMF staff reach agreement on fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Evan Papageorgiou concluded a visit to Sri Lanka, announcing a staff-level agreement on the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.
U.S. Embassy schedules consular services visit in Freeport for U.S. citizens
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The U.S. Embassy has announced that consular personnel will visit Freeport from October 22 to October 24, 2025, to provide routine U.S. passport and citizenship services.