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Samsung Electronics issues earnings guidance for Q1 2025

Samsung Electronics has released its earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2025.


ING progresses with €2.0 billion share buyback programme

ING has provided an update on its ongoing share buyback programme, initially announced on October 31, 2024, with a total budget of €2.0 billion.


Croatia explores immigration strategies to address labor shortages and demographic challenges

Croatia faces an urgent demographic challenge with a declining population and an ageing society.


IMF assesses Austria's economic hurdles and recommends reforms to ensure stability

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Austria from March 26 to April 8, 2025, to carry out discussions regarding Austria's 2025 Article IV consultation.



IMF and Argentina reach deal on $20 billion Extended Fund Facility

IMF and Argentina have reached a staff-level agreement designed to support Argentina's economic program through a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).


IMF concludes 2025 Article IV consultation and sustainability review with Morocco

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation with Morocco and completed the Third Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement, initially approved in September 2023.


DEG announces a successful financial outcome for 2024

DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, a subsidiary of KfW, has reported a successful financial outcome for 2024.


Siemens acquires DownStream Technologies to boost PCB manufacturing capabilities

Siemens has completed its acquisition of DownStream Technologies, a key player in PCB design and manufacturing solutions.


Crypto Price Shifts for April 6, 2025

Today’s crypto overview: Price action across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, and more on April 6, 2025.


Samsung unveils Gemini Live AI for Galaxy S25 series

Samsung Electronics has unveiled Gemini Live, a new AI experience for the Galaxy S25 series, providing real-time visual conversations with artificial intelligence.


G7 voices concern over China's military drills around Taiwan

The G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union have released a statement addressing China's recent military drills around Taiwan.


Brazil reintroduces visa requirement for U.S. visitors from April 2025

The Brazilian government will begin requiring visas for U.S. citizens visiting Brazil starting April 10, 2025.


U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone requests quotations for office toners

The American Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, has initiated a request for quotations (RFQ) for genuine office toners.


U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Coban on April 22 and 24

The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services unit has announced plans for passport application services in Coban.


AI promises and challenges in transforming UK healthcare

Raj Jena, a prominent UK radiologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, has gained recognition for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence (AI) within the field of radiology.


U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks bids for chancery roof shed installation

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a request for quotations for the installation of a metal shed on the chancery roof.


Canada challenges US over automobile duties at WTO

Canada has initiated a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute against the United States regarding duties on automobiles and auto parts.


U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh advises caution amid April 7 demonstrations

Demonstrations are anticipated to occur throughout Dhaka and other cities in Bangladesh on April 7, 2025.


U.S. Embassy Copenhagen issues alert for planned demonstration against U.S. policies

The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen issued a demonstration alert for an upcoming protest scheduled to take place at the embassy.