News from 2025
Binance Charity announces $200,000 donation to support Vietnam’s flood relief and recovery
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Binance Charity, the philanthropic division of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has announced a donation of $200,000 to aid emergency relief and long-term recovery efforts for communities affected by floods in central Vietnam.
ING Group completes first wholesale banking risk transfer deals totaling €10.5 billion
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
ING Group has completed its first two significant risk transfer transactions for ING Wholesale Banking.
U.S. Embassy in Tunis seeks bids for kitchen equipment procurement
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Tunis has announced a request for quotations (RFQ) to purchase kitchen equipment, as described in the provided Scope of Work.
Joint Security Coordination Mechanism holds fourth meeting on DRC-Rwanda peace agreement
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, along with officials from the United States, Qatar, Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission, gathered in Washington, D.C. on November 19-20...
U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of elections in Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown has issued a security alert for American citizens in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia ahead of their upcoming general elections.
World Bank urges reform as nearly half of Equatorial Guineans remain in poverty
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
A new report from the World Bank Group highlights the challenges Equatorial Guinea faces in translating its oil wealth into broader economic and social benefits.
Policy Analysts: Geopolitical disruptions to critical minerals fuel higher fertilizer costs
By C.D. Marsden | Nov 24, 2025
An analysis released this month from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) said that disruptions involving global potash and phosphate supplies are emerging as a major driver of fertilizer price volatility.
Volkswagen Group partners with Berlin museum for first children's art weekend
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
The Volkswagen Group and the Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart in Berlin are launching a new event called the "Volkswagen Group Children's Weekend."
Private sector seen as key driver for South Asian climate resilience efforts
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
South Asia is facing significant risks from climate change, with Bangladesh among the most vulnerable countries in the region.
World Bank-backed project expands maternal-child healthcare access in Somaliland
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
On the outskirts of Hargeisa in Somaliland, local residents are seeing changes in maternal and child healthcare.
Secretary Rubio congratulates Latvia on its 107th independence anniversary
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
On November 24, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to Latvia on the occasion of its 107th anniversary of independence.
U.S.–Hungary relations highlighted ahead of Orbán-Trump meeting
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Caroline Savage, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Hungary, addressed members of the Hungarian Atlantic Council in Budapest on November 5, 2025.
WTO agriculture committee reviews farm policies amid ongoing concerns over global food security
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
During a recent meeting, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Agriculture reviewed agricultural policies and discussed food security issues.
U.S. Embassy urges visa applicants to disclose all previous names
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
When applying for a U.S. visa, applicants are required to include all surnames and given names they have previously used.
WTO adopts frozen fries panel report; Appellate Body appointments remain unresolved
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
At a recent meeting of the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), members adopted a panel report concerning Colombia’s anti-dumping duties on frozen fries imported from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Somalia's Holhol Dam upgraded through World Bank-backed rural resilience project
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Just outside Borama in Somaliland’s Awdal region, the village of Holhol has long relied on its earth dam for water.
World Bank facilitates settlement of pre-2021 contractor debts for projects in Afghanistan
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Significant progress has been reported in resolving unpaid liabilities owed to contractors who worked on World Bank-financed projects in Afghanistan before August 2021, according to a statement from the institution.
ANZ warns customers about rising online shopping scams ahead of holiday sales
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
ANZ has issued a warning to shoppers ahead of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, urging vigilance against online scams as retail spending is expected to surge.
Kenya’s economic outlook strong but faces fiscal challenges amid calls for procompetitive reforms
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Kenya's economy is expected to grow at an average rate of 4.9% between 2025 and 2027, according to the latest Kenya Economic Update released by the World Bank.
World Bank urges Kenya to adopt procompetitive reforms for job creation
By Globe Banner | Nov 24, 2025
Kenya’s labor market is facing significant challenges as the majority of new jobs are being created in the informal sector.