News from 2025
Guidelines issued for Trinidadian tourist visa applications
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
Individuals applying for tourist visas for their families often wonder if they can use visa services.
Morgan Stanley survey highlights benefits of having a professional financial plan
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has released findings from a recent study, emphasizing the importance of financial planning in enhancing confidence and satisfaction among investors.
DBS launches fourth season of web series focusing on societal challenges
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
DBS has launched the fourth season of its award-winning web series, Sparks.
Irish-Welsh delegation explores energy research collaborations at Swansea University
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
The recent visit by an Irish and Welsh delegation to Swansea University highlighted ongoing cross-border collaborations in energy research.
Morgan Stanley sells stake in New Jersey's Red Oak power facility
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced that it will sell its stake in TigerGenCo Red Oak Holdings, LLC to funds managed by Strategic Value Partners.
U.S shifts foreign aid strategy; USAID's role reduced under new policy
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
The United States is making a significant shift in its approach to foreign aid.
Escárzaga Palace restored with U.S. funding highlights cultural ties
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
The restoration of the historic Escárzaga Palace in Durango has been completed with financial support from the U.S. Department of State's Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
Canadians maintain retirement saving strategies amid market changes
By Globe Banner | Jul 8, 2025
Canadians are maintaining their commitment to retirement savings despite economic uncertainties, according to Sun Life's 2025 Designed for Savings report.
Founder of Binance on early life: 'The place I grew up, I remember we didn't have running water'
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, recounted his childhood in rural China as being marked by a lack of running water and electricity.
Samsung announces enhanced security measures for upcoming Galaxy smartphones
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced a series of security and privacy updates for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones featuring One UI 8.
U.S. Embassy in Guinea seeks bids for gym equipment
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The United States Embassy in Conakry, Guinea, has announced a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for gym equipment to be installed at its facility.
U.S. Embassy releases list of tax preparers in Singapore
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Singapore has issued a list of tax preparers operating within the country, though it notes that it does not verify the professional credentials or integrity of those listed.
US Consul General reflects on strong ties between America and Western Australia
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The United States Consul General in Western Australia, Siriana Nair, has shared her reflections on the US-Australia alliance and its impact on the region.
UK rent and mortgage spending slows; awareness gap in ownership schemes
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
Consumer spending on rent and mortgages in the UK grew by 4.3% year-on-year in June, according to data from Barclays Property Insights.
Ukraine bolsters healthcare amid war with World Bank support
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
In 2021, a World Bank-supported health initiative in Ukraine began with the goal of containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Embassy seeks bids for remote generator fuel monitoring system
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The United States Embassy in Windhoek has issued an invitation for tenders from qualified companies to provide a Remote Generator Fuel Monitoring and Control System.
DBS outlines key investment strategies amid global economic shifts
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The global economic landscape is experiencing notable shifts as outlined in the latest investment takeaways for the third quarter of 2025.
IMF completes fourth review under ECF arrangement with Ghana
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Ghana's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, originally approved in May 2023.
NCUA supports Texas flood-affected credit unions ensuring deposit safety
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
As Texas recovers from recent severe storms and flooding, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is actively monitoring the situation and providing support to affected credit unions.
Nairobi protest prompts alert for U.S. citizens
By Globe Banner | Jul 7, 2025
U.S. citizens in Nairobi have been alerted about potential disruptions in the Central Business District (CBD) on July 7, 2025.