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News from October 2025


Samsung adds Tate masterpieces to Art Store for expanded home viewing

Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of 15 new artworks from Tate to its Samsung Art Store, expanding its collection of modern and contemporary art.


Demographic shifts impact global economy amid evolving investor risk considerations

A demographic shift is taking place in the global economy, with millennials and Generation Z gaining economic influence through their preferences for technology, sustainability, and new consumption habits.


Instagram introduces reels-first interface in India amid global user milestone

Instagram has announced that it now has 3 billion monthly active users, marking a significant milestone for the platform.


Yuanta Securities hosts Family Day events focused on sustainability across three cities

Yuanta Securities recently organized its 2025 Employee Family Day events at three locations in Taiwan: the Kaohsiung National Science and Technology Museum, the Taichung National Museum of Natural Science, and the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park.


Climate-smart investments could help Thailand offset economic risks from climate change

Thailand could see its economy shrink by up to 14 percent by 2050 due to climate-related risks such as floods, heat stress, water shortages, and coastal erosion if it does not implement new adaptation measures, according to a new World Bank report.


Cambridge professor calls for major overhaul in how schools educate children

A new book by Professor Hilary Cremin, Head of the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, argues that the current school system is failing students and teachers.


Siemens Mobility invests €22 million in Bavarian battery system plant for rail decarbonization

Siemens Mobility has announced plans to establish a new battery system production facility in Luhe-Wildenau, Bavaria.


UBS brings House of Craft x Dior exhibition to Singapore after New York launch

UBS is bringing its experiential exhibition, UBS House of Craft x Dior, to Singapore following its debut in New York earlier this year.


Samsung expands Smart Signage rollout at Toyota dealerships in new global markets

Samsung Electronics has announced an expansion of its partnership with Toyota Motor to bring Samsung’s Smart Signage solutions to more Toyota dealerships in new markets.


IMF reviews Lebanon's economic situation following staff visit

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo visited Beirut, Lebanon from September 22 to 25 to review the country's recent economic developments and progress on reforms.


WTO agriculture talks face hurdles ahead of ministerial conference

Ambassador Hussain reported to World Trade Organization (WTO) members on the status of agriculture negotiations ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), set to take place in Cameroon in six months.


Australian consumer confidence declines amid concerns about economic outlook

Consumer confidence in Australia declined last week, with the ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence index falling by 1.3 points to 84.6.


Sun Life report links worsening employee health to extreme weather events

A recent report from Sun Life highlights the growing impact of extreme weather and climate change on Canadians' physical and mental health, particularly among employees with chronic conditions.


HCMA executives discuss growth of casualty sidecars in insurance-linked securities market

Mitchell Rosenberg, Co-Head of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) at Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA), and Bill Cooper, Managing Director at HCMA, were featured in the Intelligent Insurer’s Monte Carlo Today article titled ‘Sidecars shift...


Howden executive highlights insurance-linked securities' growing role in risk transfer

Philipp Kusche, Chairman of HCMA Europe and Global Co-Head of ILS at Howden Capital Markets and Advisory, discussed the evolving role of insurance-linked securities (ILS) in the (re)insurance industry during an interview with The Insurer at the...


Meta launches playbook highlighting digital trends shaping India's festive shopping

Meta has introduced "The 2025 Meta Digital Utsav," a Festive Playbook aimed at guiding brands and marketers through India's peak festive shopping season.


Howden Re executive discusses buyer-reinsurer collaboration and market outlook

Sebastian Cook, Deputy CEO of Howden Re International, appeared as a guest on The Reinsurance Podcast by Supercede to discuss current trends and priorities in the reinsurance sector.


Super Typhoon Ragasa tests disaster preparedness across Asia

Super Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the 2025 season, has caused significant disruption in Taiwan and is moving toward Hong Kong and southern China.


Toyota launches Woven City as test course for future mobility

Toyota Motor Europe has officially launched Toyota Woven City as a test course for the future of mobility.


Wales sees slight rise in adult physical activity but drops policy rating

Researchers in Wales have contributed to the third edition of the GoPA!