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German SME business sentiment stagnates while outlook improves slightly

Business sentiment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany has remained largely unchanged in November, according to the latest KfW-ifo SME Barometer.


MicroStrategy co-founder on Bitcoin’s global impact: ‘Bitcoin is the foundation of economic markets'

Michael Saylor, Co-founder of MicroStrategy, said that Bitcoin's trading power now surpasses that of major economic giants.


U.S. Embassy outlines assistance for Americans arrested in Eswatini

The U.S. Embassy in Eswatini has outlined the assistance it provides to American citizens who are arrested or detained in the country.


Binance CCO on illicit exposure analysis: ‘Results show a 96% decline’

Noah Perlman, Binance's chief compliance officer, said that the exchange's direct exposure to illicit actors has decreased by 96%, based on Chainalysis raw data.


World Bank reports record net outflows from developing countries amid rising debt burdens

Developing countries experienced a significant outflow of funds between 2022 and 2024, paying $741 billion more in principal and interest on their external debt than they received in new financing.


Binance names Co-founder Yi He as Co-CEO

Binance has announced that Co-founder Yi He will assume the role of Co-CEO, sharing leadership responsibilities as the platform approaches 300 million users.


Product Growth founder on AI: 'The constraint was always burn rate, and China solved it first'

Aakash Gupta, founder of the Product Growth newsletter and podcast, has highlighted the growing influence of Chinese open-source models in the startup ecosystem.


Standard Chartered expands wealth campaign leveraging chief investment office insights

Standard Chartered has announced the second phase of its “Now’s Your Time for Wealth” campaign, focusing on providing clients with insights from its Chief Investment Office (CIO).


U.S. Embassy Tunis opens applications for Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2026

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.


Everest names Katy Bradica chief actuary and Attila Kerényi chief risk officer

Everest Group, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Katy Bradica as Group Chief Actuary and Attila Kerényi as Group Chief Risk Officer.


U.S. Embassy supports restoration of historic wooden church in Maramure

The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and the Maramureș Village Museum “Mihai Dăncuș” have announced the completion of a restoration project for the museum’s historic wooden church in Sighetu Marmației.


Bolivia waives tourist and business visa requirements for U.S. visitors

U.S. citizens will no longer need a visa to visit Bolivia for tourism or business, according to an announcement from the Bolivian government.


WTO and World Bank introduce new digital tools to aid developing countries’ services trade

The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank have introduced new tools to assist developing economies in enhancing their services trade.


Conference highlights new tools supporting developing economies’ participation in global service trade

A conference marking progress in the Trade in Services for Development (TS4D) initiative took place, highlighting efforts to support services trade in developing economies.


U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka issues safety guidance following Cyclone Ditwah

Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread disruption across Sri Lanka, with the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka warning of significant damage to road infrastructure and ongoing hazards from flooding and landslides.


DRC and Rwanda sign Washington Accords to advance peace and economic integration

On December 4, President Donald J. Trump hosted the signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.


Hungary joins Artemis Accords alongside Malaysia and Philippines

Hungary, Malaysia, and the Philippines have officially joined the Artemis Accords, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of State.


Meta details recent progress in reducing online scams across its platforms

Meta has reported a significant decrease in scam-related activity across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.


Businesses signal renewed investment plans after Autumn Budget

Following the Autumn Budget, Barclays conducted research to assess how business leaders are responding to recent government measures.


Boston Celtics raise $125K for diabetes prevention through annual dunk campaign

Sun Life U.S. and the Boston Celtics have concluded the 12th annual #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes campaign, raising $125,000 for the YMCA of Greater Boston.