News from 2025
Sun Life U.S. earns eighth consecutive Top Place to Work honor from Boston Globe
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Sun Life U.S. has been recognized as a Top Place to Work by the Boston Globe for the eighth year in a row.
DEG invests $10 million in Brazilian renewable energy firm Combio Energia
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH has announced an equity investment of about USD 10 million in Combio Energia S.A., a Brazilian company focused on renewable energy solutions for industrial steam generation.
Facebook launches first-ever Marketplace Holiday Shop with curated gift collections
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Facebook has introduced its first Facebook Marketplace Holiday Shop, responding to a rise in searches by young adults for items such as fashion, collectibles, and electronics during the 2024 holiday season.
Morgan Stanley acquires Denver-area senior living portfolio for $305 million
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Morgan Stanley Investment Management and MorningStar Senior Living have announced that investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) have acquired a senior housing portfolio from Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $305 million.
Siemens partners with SPK to create digital 3D model of Pergamon Altar
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Siemens has partnered with the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) to create a digital version of the Pergamon Altar, located at the Pergamon Museum on Berlin's Museum Island.
Toyota Motor Europe announces executive leadership changes effective in 2026
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced changes to its executive team that will take effect in 2026.
KfW Capital Markets Conference draws international investor attention to German energy projects
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
There was strong interest at the second KfW Capital Markets Conference on Energy and Infrastructure, held in cooperation with Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt am Main.
DEG launches TradeConnect guarantee programme with first deal in Nigeria
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH has introduced a new guarantee instrument called TradeConnect, designed to support small-volume trade transactions for German companies in developing and emerging markets.
Siemens reports progress toward climate goals with focus on decarbonization and workforce development
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
Siemens has reported significant progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals, focusing on decarbonization, resource efficiency, and people development.
AI’s future impact on global electricity demand may be smaller than expected
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
The growing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major topic in energy markets.
Swansea University launches research on buy-now-pay-later schemes and shopper debt
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
A new research project led by Swansea University aims to address the challenges faced by shoppers using buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) schemes.
John McLean named ANZ Country Head for United States
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
John McLean has been appointed as the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ANZ) Country Head for the United States of America.
Westpac survey shows rise in Australians taking on side hustles amid financial pressures
By Globe Banner | Dec 8, 2025
More than half of Australians are participating in or considering joining the side hustle economy, according to new research commissioned by Westpac.
World Bank focuses on linking operations directly with global job creation
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Jobs are seen as a key result of successful development, according to the World Bank Group.
U.S., Sri Lankan military coordinate cyclone relief operations at Katunayake Air Base
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and Airmen from the U.S. Air Force 36th Contingency Response Group arrived at Katunayake Air Base in Sri Lanka to provide airlift and logistics support following Cyclone Ditwah.
U.S. Embassy in Samoa announces temporary suspension of consular services in December
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Apia, Samoa, will be unavailable from Monday, December 8, 2025, through Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
U.S. Under Secretary Allison Hooker to visit India for talks on security and technology
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker is set to visit India from December 7 to 11, with scheduled stops in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
U.S. Embassy launches tech startup pitch contest; winner advances to SelectUSA Summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 7, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh has announced a national pitch competition aimed at tech entrepreneurs, with the winner set to represent Bangladesh at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in the United States.
Ambassador Issa praises Lebanon’s unity during papal visit and regional dialogue efforts
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Ambassador Issa has expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Lebanon for their reception of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV during a recent visit.
United States announces Miami as host city for 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2025
Next year, the United States will host the G20 summit for the first time since 2009.