News from 2025
World Bank projects steady economic growth for Viet Nam through 2027
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Viet Nam's economy is projected to grow by 6.6 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Viet Nam Economic Update report.
Tech-driven reforms transform India's agricultural universities
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
India’s agricultural sector, which employs nearly half of the nation’s workforce, is undergoing significant changes as it faces new challenges such as climate change and the need for advanced technology.
Africa Climate Summit highlights need for resilient energy infrastructure through Mission 300
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
At the Africa Climate Summit 2025, a ministerial dialogue focused on expanding energy access and building resilient infrastructure across the continent.
Thailand initiates safeguard probe into polypropylene imports
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Thailand has initiated a safeguard investigation into imports of polypropylene, according to a notification from the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce.
Oxford professor Steve Strand elected Fellow by Academy of Social Sciences
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Professor Steve Strand of the University of Oxford has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Swiss Re highlights AI's role amid rising catastrophe losses at Monte Carlo event
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Rising losses from natural catastrophes and growing geopolitical risks are creating challenges for the global re/insurance sector, according to Swiss Re.
Hannover Re forecasts stable or slightly lower reinsurance prices ahead of January 2026 renewals
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Hannover Re expects stable to slightly lower prices and sustained favorable terms and conditions for the upcoming treaty renewals in property and casualty reinsurance as of January 1, 2026.
Amazon launches AWS New Zealand region with NZ$7.5B investment, 1,000 jobs
By T. S. Bachman | Sep 16, 2025
Amazon has announced the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, accompanied by a NZ$7.5 billion investment aimed at building data centers, supporting approximately 1,000 jobs annually, and contributing NZ$10.8 billion to New...
Sabancaya volcano eruption prompts orange alert; U.S. Embassy advises caution
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP) has raised the alert level for the Sabancaya volcano in Arequipa to "Level Orange" following increased volcanic activity.
Amazon says AWS, HERE launch SDV Accelerator to speed software-defined vehicle development
By K. T. Davies | Sep 16, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and HERE Technologies have announced the launch of SDV Accelerator, a platform designed to assist automakers in expediting the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Amazon, Bad Bunny partner to showcase Puerto Rico with Sept. 20 livestream concert
By T. R. Cooper | Sep 16, 2025
Amazon Music has announced a partnership with the artist Bad Bunny to highlight Puerto Rico, starting with a livestream of his "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí: Una Más" concert on September 20 from San Juan's José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum.
El Mostrador: Eguiguren used questionable tactics in China-linked Australis case
By Globe Banner Reports | Sep 16, 2025
El Mostrador announced that Alberto Eguiguren led a campaign on behalf of Chinese company Joyvio to deflect legal and public scrutiny from the company’s actions and toward former Australis executive Óscar Quiroga, with the dispute now shifting to U.S. courts.
League of American Workers founder on Ukraine: ‘The war-weary population there wants a new president and a negotiated peace’
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has said that most Ukrainians desire new leadership and a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing war.
WTO youth hackathon highlights student solutions for global food security
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Three teams of students from over ten countries presented proposals on trade and food security at a World Trade Organization (WTO) hackathon held in Geneva.
U.S. Embassy warns travelers after rise in document thefts and extortion cases in Cuba
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Havana has issued a security alert to travelers in Cuba following an increase in thefts of U.S. travel documents, including passports and lawful permanent resident cards.
Samsung Medison unveils new ultrasound solutions for women’s health at ISUOG 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Samsung Medison is presenting its latest ultrasound diagnostic solutions for women's health at the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG 2025) in Cancún, Mexico.
Machu Picchu protests disrupt rail service; U.S. Embassy issues travel guidance
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Protests by local organizations over changes to the bus service contract for the route to Machu Picchu have led to disruptions in rail traffic between Ollantaytambo and Machupicchu Pueblo.
Macquarie provides $350 million financing for Nexamp’s U.S. solar project expansion
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
Macquarie Asset Management has arranged $350 million in long-term financing for Nexamp, Inc. to support the construction of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in the United States.
WTO Director-General calls for stronger parliamentary backing ahead of key ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on parliamentarians to increase their support for multilateralism and ongoing WTO reform efforts.
U.S., Sri Lankan officials collaborate on ports law training for transparent infrastructure
By Globe Banner | Sep 16, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, working with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), recently held a workshop in Colombo aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s legal capacity in ports law and public–private...