News from 2025
World Bank approves $70M credit for Pakistan's revenue enhancement
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
The World Bank has announced an additional $70 million credit for the Pakistan Raises Revenue project, aiming to enhance domestic revenue collection and improve tax compliance in Pakistan.
IMF reaches agreement on second review of Ecuador's fund facility
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms.
IMF completes third reviews under fund facility arrangements for Honduras
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third reviews under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility arrangements for Honduras.
NVIDIA announces virtual stockholder meeting for June
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
NVIDIA has announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held online on June 25 at 9 a.m. PT.
World Bank pledges support for Ukraine's integration into European food system
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Vienna, Austria - June 11, 2025 Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations, addressed the High-Level Dialogue on Vision for Ukraine’s Future in the European Food System.
Consumer confidence rises slightly amid mixed economic indicators
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Consumer confidence experienced a slight increase last week, rising by 0.3 points to reach 86.7 points.
CDC issues global travel health notice for measles
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for measles, as reported by the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia.
ICE signs SAFE Task Force agreement with Guatemala to enhance fugitive removals
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) has signed an agreement with Guatemalan law enforcement to enhance cooperation in the identification, detention, and removal of fugitives.
U.S. Embassy hosts townhall for citizens in Panama City
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
U.S. Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera is inviting U.S. citizens to a townhall meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City.
AI company releases advanced model for enhanced robotic interaction
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Today marks the release of V-JEPA 2, a new world model trained on video that enhances the ability of robots and AI agents to understand and predict interactions in the physical world.
CDC issues global travel health notice for measles
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a Level 1 Global Travel Health Notice for measles, highlighting the ongoing risk of infection worldwide.
Sympower CEO Simon Bushell discusses inequality, investment advice, and partnership with Activate
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Welcome to our Meet the CEO series, featuring interviews with leaders from Activate portfolio companies.
ANZ launches first nations strategy aiming for $50 billion Indigenous economy
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
ANZ has introduced 'Fuelling the Fire', its first-ever First Nations Strategy, marking a significant initiative within the Australian banking sector.
U.S. supports zero nominal growth budget at IAEA Board meeting
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
The United States, represented by Chargé d’Affaires Howard Solomon, expressed its gratitude to the leadership of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during a meeting in Vienna, Austria.
UN Security Council briefing addresses justice mechanisms post-1990s conflicts
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
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Yuanta FHC earns fifth straight CDP A-List honor amid ongoing push for net-zero
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been named a CDP A-List company for the fifth consecutive year and has remained in the Leadership Level for seven years, surpassing other financial institutions in Taiwan.
US addresses IAEA board on North Korean nuclear concerns
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
The United States, represented by Chargé d’Affaires Howard Solomon, addressed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna on June 11, 2025.
NVIDIA collaborates with European partners to advance regional AI capabilities
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
NVIDIA has announced a collaboration with model builders and cloud providers across Europe and the Middle East to enhance sovereign large language models (LLMs).
Fubon hosts forum on Taiwan’s sustainable transition amid political and economic changes
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Fubon Group, in collaboration with the Risk Society and Policy Research Center at NTU, hosted the "Fubon Sustainable Future Forum" today.
Gender equality in care work linked to economic stability
By Globe Banner | Jun 11, 2025
Care work highlights gender disparities, with women comprising around 62.1% of the global paid health and care workforce and an estimated 76% of all unpaid care work.