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March 2025 data shows slight rise in U.S. personal income and expenditures

Personal income in March 2025 saw an increase of $116.8 billion, growing at a monthly rate of 0.5 percent, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.


Sustainable investing interests shown to remain strong among global investors

According to a recent survey conducted by Morgan Stanley's Institute for Sustainable Investing, a significant number of individual investors remain strongly interested in sustainable investing practices.


Morgan Stanley's fixed income unit focuses on ESG issues through new engagement program

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) Fixed Income has implemented a targeted engagement program focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.


U.S. Embassy announces remote service event in Iloilo on May 8

U.S. Embassy Manila and the U.S. Consular Agency Cebu have announced additional details about a remote service event in Iloilo, scheduled for May 8, 2025.


UOB partners with Accenture to transform customer experience with AI technology

UOB and Accenture have entered into a strategic partnership to apply advanced technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), in transforming customer experiences over the next three years.


U.S. Embassy in Colombia alerts citizens to May 1 demonstrations

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has issued a statement regarding the monitoring of nationwide marches and demonstrations scheduled for May 1, 2025.


UBS outlines challenges and strategies in Q1 2025 financial results

Zurich, April 30, 2025 – UBS Group AG has released its financial performance report for the first quarter of 2025.


Researchers find parents need a year to understand children's feelings about school

Scientists have released findings indicating that until Year 1, parents often do not accurately perceive their children's feelings about school.


Volkswagen reports mixed first quarter 2025 results amid global market fluctuations

The Volkswagen Group has reported its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025.


U.S. provides $100,000 aid to Bolivian flood victims

The United States government has allocated $100,000 for humanitarian assistance to aid Bolivian communities impacted by recent flooding.


Société Générale reports strong Q1 2025 results, surpassing annual targets

Société Générale revealed a robust financial performance for the first quarter of 2025.


NCUA prohibits three individuals from working with federally insured institutions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued two consent orders and one prohibition notice this April.


Aida Welker to join KfW IPEX-Bank's management board, succeeding Andreas Ufer

Aida Welker will join the Management Board of KfW IPEX-Bank as of May 1, 2025.


Swansea University discovers key to reducing quantum noise

Researchers at Swansea University have made a significant discovery in the field of quantum noise reduction, which could have implications for quantum experiments and sensor technology.


U.S. Mission to the UN in Geneva seeks vehicle rental bids for 2025-2026

The United States Mission to the United Nations in Geneva is seeking pricing rates for the rental of vehicles with or without drivers.


Remarks at Djibouti's English Week ceremony highlight English learning benefits

During the closing ceremony of English Week 2025 in Djibouti, CDA Snipes emphasized the significance of English proficiency as more than just an academic skill.


NCUA liquidates Unilever Federal Credit Union due to insolvency

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has liquidated the Unilever Federal Credit Union based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, citing insolvency and no potential for restoring viable operations.


Stacia Philips to join U.S. Speaker Program in Nigeria for media engagement

From May 3 to May 10, 2025, Stacia Philips, a former U.S. News Executive, will be in Nigeria as part of the U.S. Speaker Program on Journalism Innovation and Sustainable Media Business.


U.S. GDP declines in Q1 2025 due to imports and reduced government spending

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported a decrease in the real gross domestic product (GDP) at an annual rate of 0.3 percent for the first quarter of 2025, which contrasts with a 2.4 percent increase in the previous quarter.


World Bank funds $216 million project for climate-resilient transport in Burkina Faso

The World Bank has approved a $216 million project aimed at enhancing climate-resilient transport infrastructure in the Sikasso-Korhogo-Bobo-Dioulasso (SKBo) region.