News from 2025
Incentives for releasing endangered catches could aid conservation, study reveals cautions
By Globe Banner | Apr 24, 2025
In recent research, Oxford University and the NGO Kebersamaan Untuk Lautan (KUL) collaborated to assess a pay-to-release program aimed at conserving critically endangered marine species.
KfW IPEX-Bank funds Liverpool Bay CCS project with £100 million investment
By Globe Banner | Apr 24, 2025
KfW IPEX-Bank announced it is providing £100 million in financing for Eni's Liverpool Bay CCS Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (T&S) Project.
U.S. Embassy issues alert for demonstration in Santo Domingo
By Globe Banner | Apr 24, 2025
A demonstration is taking place in Santo Domingo along Avenida 27 de Febrero, impacting traffic from the intersection with Maximo Gomez to Avenida Delgado and Avenida Mexico.
Standard Chartered and Temenos collaborate on FX service integration
By Globe Banner | Apr 24, 2025
Standard Chartered and Temenos have joined forces to integrate the bank's foreign exchange (FX) service, SCALE, into the Temenos Exchange partner ecosystem.
Nation remembers Holocaust victims, 80 years since WWII ends
By Globe Banner | Apr 24, 2025
This week, the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust are being marked across the United States, as people of all faiths come together to remember the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered by the Nazis and...
United States and ASEAN discuss strategic partnership at 37th annual dialogue
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
The United States and ASEAN convened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on April 22, 2025, for the 37th annual U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue.
Consumer confidence in Australia rises by 1.3 points amidst global trade concerns
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Consumer confidence in Australia saw an increase last week, despite ongoing global uncertainty.
Anz announces new leadership roles for Chris Raciti in multiple regions
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
ANZ has announced the appointment of Chris Raciti as Country Head ANZ Singapore.
World Bank Report: Enhancing Finance Access for L&MIC Municipalities
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Municipalities in low- and middle-income countries face challenges in securing adequate funding for necessary urban infrastructure projects.
Study finds virus may aid melanoma treatment, reduce side effects
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
A study from the University of Oxford has found that the cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that remains dormant in healthy individuals, may enhance the response to skin cancer treatment.
Siemens and Koenig & Bauer partner to boost digital transformation in printing industry
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Simatic AX software is now accessible to customers for programming and maintaining Siemens PLCs.
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable releases debt restructuring "Restructuring Playbook
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable convened today in Washington, DC.
U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Quetzaltenango on May 20 and 21
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City's American Citizens Services unit has announced passport services for U.S. citizens in Quetzaltenango on May 20 and 21, 2025.
Protests planned near U.S. Embassy in Bogota for April 25, 2025
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Authorities in Bogota are preparing for planned pro-Palestinian protests this Friday, April 25, 2025.
Bangladesh secures $850M from World Bank for port development and social protection
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Bangladesh and the World Bank have entered into two financing agreements amounting to $850 million.
Afghan economy recovery hampered by fiscal and societal challenges, reports World Bank
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Afghanistan's economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery, according to the World Bank's latest Afghanistan Development Update.
World Bank Group expands investment lab to boost job creation in developing countries
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
The World Bank Group has launched the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, with a focus on job creation and expanding its membership to include industry leaders experienced in developing economies.
Meta criticizes European Commission over Digital Markets Act decision
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
Meta has expressed its disagreement with the European Commission's decision on the Digital Markets Act.
Chad adopts technology to improve agriculture and boost farmer productivity
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
The Climate Resilience and Agricultural Productivity Project (ProPAD) initiative in Chad has introduced a call center to help modernize the agricultural sector through technology.
US criticizes China at UN meeting on unilateralism in international relations
By Globe Banner | Apr 23, 2025
The United Nations Security Council held an Arria-formula meeting on April 23, 2025, focusing on the themes of unilateralism and bullying practices in international relations.