News from September 2025
World Bank-backed initiative seeks cross-border banking stability in eight Pacific nations
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
A World Bank-supported project is working to address the decline in correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) across Pacific Island countries, a development that has raised concerns about financial isolation and its impact on remittances, trade,...
U.S. Embassy partners with AUT to open flagship American Center in Tashkent
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
The American University of Technology (AUT) and the U.S. Embassy have announced the opening of the American Center Tashkent, a facility aimed at public engagement, innovation, and education.
Secretary Rubio congratulates Vietnam on National Day and highlights partnership
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
On September 1, Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio issued a statement congratulating Vietnam on its National Day, which falls on September 2.
Crypto trader with $3.1M frozen by MEXC exchange: They tried to lure me 'with a potential partnership and trading perks'
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
White Whale, a cryptocurrency trader, claims that $3.1 million of his assets are frozen on the MEXC exchange.
BNB Chain turns 5, celebrates anniversary with 'BNB Day'
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
BNB Chain has announced the celebration of its fifth anniversary with "BNB Day," a global campaign featuring community events, awards, and $480,000 in rewards.
UOB launches ASEAN-wide consumer sentiment index showing steady optimism but youth lag in readiness
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has introduced the first regional UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Index, aiming to provide a consistent measurement of consumer confidence across Southeast Asia.
U.S. Embassy Bishkek seeks contractor for logistics support of annual training
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek has announced a solicitation for logistics support services related to its annual in-country training.
U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe seeks bids for general renovation works
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
General renovation works are planned for the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, with a solicitation now available for interested parties.
U.S. Mission issues alert after earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern Afghan provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, near the border with Pakistan, just before midnight on August 31, 2025.
U.S. special envoy visits Uzbek sports leaders to strengthen bilateral ties
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli visited Uzbekistan’s top sports facilities and met with key figures from the country’s Olympic committee, football federation, and national teams during a recent trip to Tashkent.
BlackRock completes acquisition of ElmTree Funds to expand private financing solutions
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
BlackRock, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of ElmTree Funds, a move aimed at strengthening BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform.
Johnson & Johnson presents positive results from real-world study on VARIPULSE platform
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has released new data from the VARIPURE substudy of SECURE, a real-world evaluation of its VARIPULSE Platform for pulsed field ablation (PFA) in atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment.
Macquarie AirFinance orders additional Boeing jets amid growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
Macquarie AirFinance has announced the purchase of 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, marking its second direct order with Boeing.
Bosch expands partnership with Alibaba Group for AI-driven innovation and global e-commerce
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
Bosch and Alibaba Group have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at advancing digital transformation through cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies.
U.S. Special Envoy meets Uzbek leaders to discuss expanded partnership
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Ambassador Paolo Zampolli visited Tashkent, Uzbekistan from August 28 to September 1, meeting with senior Uzbek officials as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the United...
IMF warns of slower growth for Cambodia amid regional tensions
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Kenichiro Kashiwase concluded its Article IV consultation mission to Cambodia, which took place from August 20 to September 2, 2025.
Oxford study links teenage menstrual cramps with higher adult chronic pain risk
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
A new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has found that teenagers who experience severe period pain are at a higher risk of developing chronic pain as adults.
U.S. congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on 63rd independence anniversary
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
On August 31, 2025, the United States extended congratulations to Trinidad and Tobago on its 63rd anniversary of independence.
U.S. congressional delegation visits Taiwan for talks on security and trade
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
A delegation of U.S. senators visited Taiwan from August 29 to 30, 2025, as part of a broader trip to the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. welcomes European move toward reimposing UN sanctions on Iran
By Globe Banner | Sep 2, 2025
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have begun a process under United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.