News from 2025
WTO opens NGO accreditation for Yaoundé Ministerial Conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 22, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has opened the accreditation process for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) wishing to participate in the upcoming Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé.
Ambassador Kierscht hosts Art in Embassies reception highlighting cultural ties
By Globe Banner | Sep 22, 2025
Ambassador Cynthia Kierscht hosted a private reception at her official residence in Djibouti on September 16, 2025, as part of the U.S. Department of State’s “Art in Embassies” program.
World Bank opens regional hub in Riyadh for MENAAP countries
By Globe Banner | Sep 22, 2025
The World Bank has opened a new regional hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to serve the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region.
OCBC pledges S$500K over five years for tuition aid program benefiting low-income students
By Globe Banner | Sep 21, 2025
OCBC has pledged S$500,000 over five years to fund a tuition programme for children from low-income families in Singapore.
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar marks 24th anniversary of September 11 attacks
By Globe Banner | Sep 20, 2025
Craig Ferguson, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, addressed attendees during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Amazon opens Operations Innovation Lab in Italy to create safer workplaces with technology
By K. K. Gipson | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon has announced the launch of its Operations Innovation Lab in Vercelli, Italy.
MEP Petr Bystron on political dissent in Germany and the EU: It's very hard to be 'critics of the government'
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has raised concerns about the suppression of dissenting voices critical of national governments, EU institutions, or immigration policies in Europe.
Amazon says 13,000 employees across UK have participated in Career Choice upskilling program
By L. D. Hayden | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon has announced that 13,000 employees in the United Kingdom have joined its Career Choice program.
Amazon says it significantly enhanced its Career Choice program across Europe starting in 2025
By P. S. Ingram | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon has announced that starting in August 2025, it will enhance its Career Choice program in Europe by prepaying 100% of tuition, removing budget caps, and expanding access to more than 100 programs across 40 career paths.
Amazon says Arlington Community High School will relocate to permanent home at HQ2 in 2026
By P. S. Ingram | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon has announced that Arlington Community High School will relocate to a permanent facility at HQ2's Metropolitan Park in 2026.
Amazon says it will open Hong Kong’s first data center using recycled water for cooling
By D. D. Steiner | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to open Hong Kong's first data center cooled with recycled water, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.
Amazon says new research reveals growing gap in AI adoption in the Philippines
By K. K. Gipson | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that new research conducted with Strand Partners highlights a widening gap in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption between startups and large enterprises in the Philippines.
Siemens supplies circuit protection technology for Bluegame’s new BGF45 yacht
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
Siemens has partnered with yacht manufacturer Bluegame to supply technology for the new BGF45 yacht model.
University of Oxford launches 3D-CAT project targeting sustainable lithium battery technology
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
The University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) are collaborating on a new project, 3D-CAT, which aims to develop lithium battery cathode materials that do not require cobalt or nickel.
FIA names Siemens as official digital twin sponsor under new global partnership
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
Siemens has been selected as the Official Digital Twin Sponsor by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) as part of FIA's new Global Partnership Programme.
KfW IPEX-Bank extends credit line for Trading Hub Europe to support gas supply
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
KfW IPEX-Bank has announced the extension of its credit line for Trading Hub Europe GmbH (THE), continuing a partnership that began in 2022.
Haiti pursues sustainable agriculture with World Bank-backed landscape management project
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
Agriculture is a key part of rural life in Haiti, employing most rural families and making up 66 percent of rural jobs.
WTO and FAO highlight progress from joint efforts on member priorities
By Globe Banner | Sep 19, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have highlighted the outcomes of their ongoing cooperation in addressing priorities set by WTO members.
Amazon says Upstage enters strategic collaboration with AWS to broaden generative AI access
By K. T. Davies | Sep 19, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a collaboration with Upstage to co-sell and support its Solar language models.
Cambridge study finds ChatGPT improvises like students when solving ancient math problems
By Globe Banner | Sep 18, 2025
The AI chatbot ChatGPT was found to improvise and make errors similar to those of a student when faced with an ancient mathematical problem, according to a new study by education researchers.