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World Bank aids India's electricity distribution transformation amid rising demand

India's energy sector is undergoing significant changes as the country aims to meet its growing electricity demand while pursuing ambitious renewable energy targets.


Malawi faces economic crisis amid high inflation and food insecurity

Malawi is experiencing a severe economic crisis, characterized by high inflation, declining living standards, and significant food insecurity.


World Bank announces $1.5 billion increase in SOFR-linked floating rate bond

Today, the World Bank announced a USD 1.5 billion increase to its October 2030 bond linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Index.


World Bank report calls for improved public services in Sub-Saharan Africa

This year's Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report highlights the need for stronger essential services in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve sustainable growth.


Burkina Faso sees economic growth amid challenges: World Bank report

OUAGADOUGOU, July 10, 2025 - The World Bank's April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update reports a growth in the country's economy by 4.9% in 2024, compared to 3.0% in the previous year.


World Bank approves $100M for highway rehabilitation in Honduras

The World Bank's Executive Board has approved a $100 million project to rehabilitate and manage 174 km of the CA-13 Highway in Honduras.


World Bank aids Paraguay's central bank in reserve diversification

Since joining the World Bank's Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP) in 2017, the Central Bank of Paraguay has improved its management of international reserves.


World Bank outlines financial strategies at Ukraine Recovery Conference

Rome, Italy - Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's Managing Director of Operations, addressed the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 on July 10.


World Bank promotes gender equality in global transport projects

Across fiscal years 2019-24, the World Bank reported that 94 percent of its 159 transport projects incorporated activities aimed at bridging gender gaps in the transport sector.


Emerging markets debt team reviews Q2 2025 fundamentals

In a recent publication dated July 11, 2025, the Emerging Markets Debt Team provides an in-depth review of fundamentals and valuations across emerging markets debt.


Morgan Stanley releases Q2 2025 floating-rate loan market insights

Insight on loan market fundamentals and the role of floating-rate loans within portfolios has been shared by the Floating-Rate Loans Team.


Fubon Financial Holdings announces earnings results for June 2025

Fubon Financial Holdings has released its earnings results for June 2025, reporting an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$15.26 billion and a net profit of NT$11.85 billion.


KfW becomes main sponsor of German national para athletics team

KfW and the National Paralympic Committee Germany (DBS) are set to expand their partnership, with KfW becoming the main sponsor of the German national para athletics team for 2025 and 2026.


Societe Generale appoints new head for mobility & international retail banking

Societe Generale has announced that Cécile Bartenieff will take on the role of Head of Mobility and International Retail Banking & Financial Services starting September 1, 2025.


OCBC backs Great Eastern Holdings' resolutions at extraordinary general meeting

OCBC announced on June 23, 2025, that it would be content with its 93.72% economic interest in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH), regardless of the outcome of GEH's Extraordinary General Meeting.


WTO council addresses trade concerns amid ongoing global tensions

The Council for Trade in Goods (CTG) recently convened to address a variety of trade concerns and current trade tensions.


Swansea University's student satisfaction rises significantly in latest national survey

Swansea University has reported an increase in student satisfaction, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS) results.


Community energy systems' role in achieving global universal energy access

In the UK, energy access is often taken for granted, yet it plays a crucial role in various aspects of daily life and sustainable development globally.


Affluent investors expect 9% portfolio return in 2025: DBS Hong Kong survey

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited has published its "DBS Treasures Affluent Investor Survey 2025," highlighting that affluent investors anticipate an average return of 9% from their portfolios this year.


BMO launches Spanish-language mortgage app for Latino communities

BMO has introduced its first Spanish-language mortgage application, available both digitally and in branch locations.