News from 2025
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.
U.S. Embassy Hanoi seeks bids for taxi transportation services
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has issued a solicitation notice for taxi transportation services, seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
U.S. Embassy Hanoi seeks suppliers for drinking water services under new solicitation
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has issued a solicitation notice seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for drinking water services at its facility.
CAREC countries highlight economic gains from WTO accession and ongoing reform efforts
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
A high-level forum titled "High-Level Forum on the CAREC Region and the Multilateral Trading System: Deepening Integration in Central Asia and Beyond" was held to discuss the impact of World Trade Organization (WTO) accession on economic reform...
BMO ranks joint first globally for AI talent development in banking
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
BMO has been named the joint top bank globally for AI Talent Development in the 2025 Evident AI Index, a ranking that measures artificial intelligence maturity among the world's 50 leading banks.
Study questions accuracy of widely-used IVF embryo assessment method
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
A recent study led by scientists at the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research, University of Cambridge, suggests that a common test used in fertility clinics to assess embryo viability during IVF may overestimate the number of embryos with...
U.S. Embassy Hanoi seeks bids for translation and interpretation services
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi has issued a solicitation notice for translation and interpretation services, with the aim of establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
Saudi Arabia introduces advance registration for certain prescription drugs starting November 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
Starting November 1, 2025, travelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia will need to register certain prescription medications in advance.
U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen issues alert ahead of planned demonstration
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
A demonstration is scheduled to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday, October 25, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., according to a recent alert from the embassy.
Guinea sees economic boost as World Bank-backed power project brings stable electricity
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
In Boké, a mining city in Guinea located 171 kilometers from Conakry, residents and business owners are experiencing the effects of reliable electricity for the first time in years.
ING names Ljiljana Čortan as new head of Wholesale Banking
By Globe Banner | Oct 23, 2025
ING has announced that Ljiljana Čortan will become the new head of Wholesale Banking, succeeding Andrew Bester no later than the annual general meeting in April 2026. Čortan, who is currently chief risk officer (CRO) and a member of both the...
U.S. and South Korea discuss business travel and visa cooperation in virtual meeting
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
The U.S.-Republic of Korea Business Travel and Visa Working Group held its second meeting virtually on October 21.
HUB International Chief Marketing Officer on Florida insurance market: 'Premiums are dropping, and more insurers are returning'
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
Linda Regner Dykeman, Chief Marketing Officer of HUB International, said that Florida's recent reforms are easing the beachfront homeowners insurance market with falling premiums and returning insurers.
Emily Shuckburgh named Chief Scientific Adviser to UK Department for Energy Security
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
Professor Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Webb telescope reveals early universe galaxies were turbulent and unsettled
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
Astronomers from the University of Cambridge have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the structure and movement of over 250 young galaxies that formed between 800 million and 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.
IMF appoints Christian Mumssen as new director of strategy, policy, and review
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has announced her intention to appoint Christian Mumssen as Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department (SPR).
WTO calls for digitalization to improve trade efficiency among landlocked developing countries
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
A recent meeting chaired by Ambassador Davasuren Gerelmaa of Mongolia gathered ministers and senior officials from 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), alongside leaders from organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
Standard Chartered highlights 'Play On' campaign supporting girls' participation in sports
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
Standard Chartered and Liverpool Football Club have promoted the ‘Play On’ initiative at Anfield, aiming to address the challenges girls face in remaining active in sports.