News from 2025
World Bank Group launches global coalition to boost investment in health systems
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
On October 16, 2025, the World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization announced the launch of the Health Works Leaders Coalition.
IMF staff reaches agreement with Armenia on sixth SBA review and new three-year arrangement
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Alexander Tieman, visited Yerevan from September 17 to 30, 2025, to discuss the sixth review of Armenia’s current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the authorities’ request for a new 36-month SBA.
UOB reports rise in cross-border business amid regional supply chain shifts
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
UOB has reported significant growth in its cross-border business activities across ASEAN and Greater China, reflecting ongoing changes in global supply chains.
Binance founder: $11 million donation to Giggle Academy will help 'spread free education to the world'
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, announced an $11 million BNB donation to Giggle Academy, aiming to provide free education worldwide and highlight the positive impact of cryptocurrency.
Siemens introduces Sinamics S220 drive system for digitalized and sustainable industry
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Siemens has introduced the Sinamics S220 drive system, a new product designed to address the evolving requirements of digital transformation in industrial environments.
Yuanta Group donates 200 motorcycles for Hualien disaster recovery
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company and its subsidiaries have donated 200 motorcycles to assist residents in Hualien affected by the overflow of the Matai’an Creek dammed lake.
U.S. Embassy urges earthquake preparedness ahead of New Zealand Shakeout drill
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
New Zealand will conduct its annual Shakeout earthquake drill at 9:30 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Deputy Secretary Landau meets Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President to discuss bilateral relations
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue in Washington.
Johnson & Johnson to present new data on solid tumor therapies at ESMO 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Johnson & Johnson announced it will present 16 studies at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2025 Congress, focusing on progress in treatments for solid tumors such as head and neck, lung, bladder, and prostate cancers.
Oxford opens Life and Mind building for science research and teaching
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
The University of Oxford has opened the Life and Mind building, a major development that will house the Departments of Biology and Experimental Psychology, as well as the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research.
Macquarie Asset Management announces $40 billion sale of Aligned Data Centers
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has announced an agreement to sell Aligned Data Centers to a consortium of investors, including the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), MGX, and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners.
Spain increases support for World Bank sustainability and debt relief initiatives
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Spain has announced a contribution of €19.5 million to the World Bank’s Livable Planet Fund (LPF), reinforcing its support for sustainable development and debt relief.
Smarter irrigation projects boost yields and food security for Nigerian farmers
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
When Mustapha Adamu surveys farmland in Kano State, northern Nigeria, he recalls the difficulties farmers faced a decade ago.
Samsung remains fifth in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking for sixth year
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the fifth most valuable global brand for the sixth consecutive year, according to the latest “Best Global Brands” list released by Interbrand, a global brand consultancy.
Bank of America releases third quarter 2025 financial results
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Bank of America announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025.
U.S. Treasury Secretary meets with Ukrainian Prime Minister to discuss support and reconstruction
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on October 14, 2025, in Washington.
Sun Life receives Bronze certification for advancing Indigenous relations in Canada
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has become the first Canadian insurer to receive Bronze certification in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, awarded by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable reviews progress on debt restructuring efforts
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) convened on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to assess ongoing efforts aimed at improving the processes and timelines for sovereign debt restructuring.
WTO Government Procurement Committee marks 100th meeting, welcomes Guatemala and Barbados as observers
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
At its 100th session, the Government Procurement Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reviewed its achievements and welcomed new observers.
World Bank project helps improve skills training for youth and women in Nepal
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
Nepal is facing a significant demographic shift, with 41 percent of its population aged between 16 and 40 years.