News from 2025
ANZ finances major green loan for electric bus rollout in Melbourne
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
ANZ has announced the provision of a significant green structured asset financing facility to subsidiary companies associated with ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC).
Johnson & Johnson reports positive phase 2 results for nipocalimab in Sjögren’s disease
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Johnson & Johnson has announced results from the Phase 2 DAHLIAS study, published in The Lancet, indicating that nipocalimab, an investigational FcRn inhibitor, significantly reduced disease activity and severity in patients with...
Johnson & Johnson reports positive long-term results for oral peptide icotrokinra in plaque psoriasis
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
Johnson & Johnson has released new long-term data from its Phase 3 ICONIC-TOTAL study, evaluating the investigational oral peptide icotrokinra in adults and adolescents with plaque psoriasis affecting challenging areas such as the scalp, genitals,...
U.S. Navy ship to visit Trinidad and Tobago for joint defense exercises
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The USS Gravely (DDG-107) is scheduled to visit Trinidad and Tobago from October 26 to 30, docking in Port of Spain.
Howden Re’s Luigi Boglione discusses shifts in facultative reinsurance strategy
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
As the reinsurance market transitions from a hard to a softer phase, facultative reinsurance is shifting from being primarily transactional to serving as a strategic tool for insurers.
U.S. Embassy urges vigilance for Americans in Cameroon after election protests
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
U.S. citizens in Cameroon are being advised to exercise increased caution following the country's recent presidential elections.
U.S. Embassy Bogota issues alert ahead of Plaza de Bolivar demonstration
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
A large demonstration is planned for Friday, October 24, at 4 p.m. in Plaza de Bolivar, the main square in Bogota, Colombia.
UBS announces executive board changes amid Credit Suisse integration
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
UBS has announced several changes to its Group Executive Board, effective January 1, 2026.
NCUA reschedules public hearing for draft budget; comment deadline extended
By Globe Banner | Oct 24, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has rescheduled its public hearing on the draft budget for 2026-2027.
U.S. Embassy issues alert ahead of Anti-Sanctions Day demonstrations in Harare
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The United States Embassy in Harare has issued a demonstration alert ahead of Anti-Sanctions Day, which will be observed on Saturday, October 25.
UK first-time buyer demand normalizes after stamp duty changes
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The proportion of first-time homebuyers in the UK choosing properties priced under £300,000 decreased to 64.3 per cent in September, following a peak of 72.0 per cent in May.
World Bank-backed programs expand clean water access for millions across Ethiopia
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
Since 2014, the World Bank has played a significant role in supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to expand access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services.
Government funds new £15m innovation hub as part of wider Oxford-Cambridge growth plan
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The UK government has announced an investment of at least £15 million in the Cambridge Innovation Hub, aiming to strengthen Cambridge’s position as a global centre for innovation.
Volkswagen appoints Karsten Schnake as new head of procurement
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
Karsten Schnake will take over as the new Board Member for Procurement at Volkswagen Passenger Cars and join the Extended Executive Committee starting November 1, 2025.
Government funds new innovation hub as part of Oxford-Cambridge growth plan
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The Cambridge Innovation Hub will receive at least £15 million in government funding as part of a larger £500 million investment package aimed at supporting growth along the Oxford to Cambridge corridor.
World Bank approves $280 million loan for Kerala's healthcare improvement program
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $280 million program aimed at improving health coverage and building more resilient health systems for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in Kerala, India.
WTO releases compliance ruling on Colombian anti-dumping duties for frozen fries
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a compliance ruling concerning Colombia's anti-dumping duties on frozen fries imported from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Forum examines Central Asia's role in global trade development
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
A recent forum brought together leaders and experts to discuss the role of Central Asian economies in shaping the future of global trade.
U.S. Embassy in Niamey schedules town hall meeting for American citizens
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger, has announced a town hall meeting for American citizens.
University Of Cambridge releases annual animal research statistics alongside national report
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The ten organisations in Great Britain that conducted the highest number of animal procedures for medical, veterinary, and scientific research have released their annual statistics for 2024.