News from October 2025
WTO committee to address AI, semiconductors, and metrology in upcoming thematic sessions
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
The World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee has reviewed ongoing work on transparency and discussed topics including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and metrology in trade.
IMF Managing Director addresses resilience at GCC ministerial meeting in Kuwait
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addressed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors in Kuwait, focusing on the theme “Enhancing GCC Resilience to Global Shocks.”...
Hope Federal acquires Atlanta-based credit union; deposits remain federally insured
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
1st Choice Credit Union, based in Atlanta, Georgia, has merged into Hope Federal Credit Union of Jackson, Mississippi.
U.S. Embassy in Cuba limits website updates amid funding lapse
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba has announced that its website will not be updated regularly until full operations resume.
Amazon Web Services to open Hong Kong’s first data center using recycled water
By A. M. Waterman | Oct 1, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to open Hong Kong's first data center cooled with recycled water.
Amazon Web Services research finds 18% of Vietnam businesses have adopted AI
By K. K. Gipson | Oct 1, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on its website that 18% of businesses in Vietnam have adopted artificial intelligence (AI), with most utilizing it for basic applications.
Amazon Web Services, SAP partner to offer SAP Sovereign Cloud on AWS European Sovereign Cloud
By K. K. Gipson | Oct 1, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on its website a collaboration with SAP to introduce SAP Sovereign Cloud capabilities on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.
Financial Stability Board outlines new steps to address nonbank sector vulnerabilities
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) highlighted the increasing significance and complexity of nonbank financial intermediation (NBFI) during a virtual seminar organized by the Program on International Financial Systems.
Swansea University recognized as University of Sanctuary for support toward displaced people
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Swansea University has been awarded University of Sanctuary status, recognizing its efforts to support people fleeing conflict and persecution.
Swansea University receives major grant for research into improved stroke treatment
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Swansea University researchers have received £1.2 million in funding to develop a new test aimed at improving stroke care.
Marine scientists call for regulatory reforms to boost global ocean restoration
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Marine scientists are calling for major changes to the rules governing marine ecosystem restoration, arguing that outdated and complex permitting processes are hindering efforts to revive declining ocean habitats.
U.S. Embassy issues alert after pro-Palestine protests near Paseo de la Reforma
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
On the evening of October 1, two pro-Palestine demonstrations took place in Mexico City.
U.S. Deputy Secretary meets Singapore’s foreign minister to discuss strategic partnership
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on September 24 to discuss the ongoing partnership between the United States and Singapore.
Cambridge scientists visualize key protein clusters linked to onset of parkinson's
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Scientists from the University of Cambridge, UCL, the Francis Crick Institute, and Polytechnique Montréal have directly observed and measured protein clusters thought to trigger Parkinson’s disease in human brain tissue for the first time.
WTO committee reviews digital payments' impact on trade and discusses global remittance proposals
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Facilitating digital payment systems and remittance services was the focus of a recent session held by a World Trade Organization (WTO) committee.
U.S. Embassy warns citizens of scheduled demonstration in Bratislava
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
A demonstration is planned for Thursday, October 2, at Namestie Slobody (Freedom Square) in Bratislava, Slovakia.
U.S. Embassy warns Americans as transportation unions announce strike in Lima
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
A transportation strike is scheduled for October 2, 2025, in Lima and Callao.
Meta to use AI interactions for personalized content and ad recommendations
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Meta announced it will soon use user interactions with its artificial intelligence (AI) features to further personalize content and advertisements across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
WTO committee reviews classification approaches for environmental services
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The Committee on Specific Commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO) held a thematic session to examine the classification of environmental services.
Samsung partners with OpenAI on global AI infrastructure development
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
OpenAI and several Samsung companies have announced a letter of intent to form a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure and developing new technologies.