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News from September 2025


World Bank highlights gains in El Salvador's early childhood education sector

In recent years, efforts to improve education in El Salvador have focused on mobilizing resources, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and adapting international best practices to local needs.


World Bank outlines $10 trillion investment need for East Asia’s clean energy transition

The World Bank has released a new report, "Green Horizon: East Asia’s Sustainable Energy Future," that examines how East Asia can move toward cleaner energy and industry.


World Bank issues record HKD-denominated sustainable bond raising HKD 7 billion

The World Bank has issued its first benchmark bond denominated in Hong Kong dollars, marking the largest supranational deal in the HKD market.


World Bank approves $47.9 million grant for Punjab schoolchildren

The World Bank has approved a grant of $47.9 million to support education in Pakistan’s Punjab province.


How nature-based solutions can help ports address climate risks

Ports play a significant role in global trade, especially for low- and middle-income countries.


Samsung and Johns Hopkins APL honored with R&D 100 Award for Peltier cooling technology

Samsung Electronics and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) have received a 2025 R&D 100 Award for their collaborative work on next-generation Peltier cooling technology.


Samsung expands One UI platform to include smart home appliances

Samsung Electronics has announced that its One UI platform will be expanded to include home appliances, aiming to create a consistent software experience across smartphones, TVs, and smart appliances.


Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 Lite focused on affordability and productivity

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite, a new tablet aimed at providing users with an affordable option for entertainment, creativity, and productivity.


Australian consumer confidence drops as all subindices record declines

Consumer confidence in Australia dropped by 3.4 points last week, reaching 86 points, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.


Siemens Mobility selected for full automation of Paris Metro Line 13

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by RATP to deliver a new Train Operation Automation System for Paris Metro Line 13.


Four Oxford researchers win Royal Society awards for scientific achievement

Four University of Oxford researchers have been recognised in the 2025 Royal Society Awards for their contributions to science.


Swansea University sociologist receives award for research on self-optimisation culture

Dr Daniel Nehring, a senior lecturer in sociology at Swansea University’s Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, has received the Sociologist of the Month Award from the journal Current Sociology.