News from 2025
Cash holdings rise among US firms amid shift toward intangible investments
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
The latest report from Counterpoint Global examines how much cash companies should hold, focusing on issues related to capital allocation and capital structure.
Zodia Markets raises $18 million to boost global growth and stablecoin solutions
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
Zodia Markets, a digital asset platform focused on enabling institutional capital through stablecoins, has secured $18.25 million in its Series A funding round.
KfW-ifo index shows rising optimism among German SMEs despite challenges
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
Germany’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are showing growing optimism about the near future, according to the latest KfW-ifo Business Climate Index.
DEG provides $50 million loan package to Tanzanian bank for small business support
By Globe Banner | Aug 13, 2025
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH has announced a long-term loan of USD 50 million to CRDB Bank PLC in Tanzania.
ExxonMobil signs deal with Calpine for CO2 storage from Baytown Energy Center
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Exxon Mobil Corporation has entered into an agreement with Calpine Corporation to transport and permanently store up to 2 million metric tons per year of carbon dioxide from Calpine’s Baytown Energy Center near Houston.
Former House Speaker Renner on insurance savings through reform: 'Some reductions topping 10%'
By A. B. Bamburg | Aug 12, 2025
Paul Renner, former Speaker of the Florida House, said that Florida drivers are experiencing reductions in auto insurance premiums—some exceeding 10%—due to legal reforms enacted in 2023.
United States congratulates Singapore on its 60th year of independence
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The United States has extended congratulations to Singapore on the 60th anniversary of its independence.
U.S. Treasury sanctions armed groups over conflict mineral trade in eastern Congo
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on entities connected to armed group violence and the sale of critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
U.S. Mission in Kampala seeks vendors for gym flooring supply
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Mission in Kampala has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) seeking vendors to supply gym flooring materials that meet specific requirements.
ANZ cuts variable home loan rates after Reserve Bank reduces cash rate
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
ANZ has announced it will lower variable interest rates for its Australian home loan customers, following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent decision to cut the official cash rate.
Yuanta Financial Holding Company wins HR Asia’s best workplace award for sixth time
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has received the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award from HR Asia for the sixth time.
U.S. Ambassador extends birthday wishes to Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
On August 12, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec issued a message marking the 93rd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Heritage tourism drives job growth across southern Albania with World Bank support
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Communities in southern Albania are seeing economic growth and job creation through heritage tourism, following years of slow development and population decline.
Cambridge researchers identify source of errors in common blood pressure measurements
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified why common cuff-based blood pressure measurements can be inaccurate and proposed ways to improve them.
U.S. Embassy seeks vendor for Manit Week 2025 cultural celebration support
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Majuro, working with the Lutok Kobban Alele Committee, is seeking a vendor to provide event management services for Manit Week 2025.
U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo seeks bids for HVAC equipment purchase and installation
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo has announced the release of a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the purchase and installation of HVAC equipment.
Samsung unveils micro-scale LED TV with enhanced color precision
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its Micro RGB display, which it describes as the world’s first large-screen TV with a micro-scale RGB LED backlight.
U.S. offers up to $5 million reward for information on Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of State announced on August 12, 2025, that it is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as “Barbecue.” The announcement was...
Fulbright FLTA program opens applications for Lebanese Arabic instructors
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program is now open for applications for its 2026 cycle.
World Bank-backed project helps protect Can Tho City from chronic Mekong Delta flooding
By Globe Banner | Aug 12, 2025
Flooding has long disrupted life in Can Tho City, located in Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta.