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Siemens aids Spinnova in advancing sustainable textile production

Siemens and Spinnova are collaborating to advance sustainable textile manufacturing at the Woodspin factory in Jyväskylä, Finland.


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World Bank approves $35M project to aid Meghalaya's adolescents

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new initiative aimed at assisting 500,000 adolescents in Meghalaya, India.



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Siemens launches startup support program at CES 2025

Siemens has introduced a new initiative, Siemens for Startups, aimed at empowering early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups.


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UK consumer card spending remains flat amid focus on entertainment and travel

Consumer spending in the UK remained flat in December, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.


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World Bank raises $6 billion through record-breaking sustainable development bond

The World Bank has successfully issued a 7-year Sustainable Development Bond, raising USD 6 billion.


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NCUA releases report on credit union diversity self-assessment results for 2023

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released the 2023 Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment Results Report.


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E*TRADE releases monthly study on S&P 500 sector rotation

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released its monthly sector rotation study, which examines the buying and selling behaviors of E*TRADE customers in relation to stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.


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Chile secures $5.1M funding for reducing carbon emissions

Chile has secured $5.1 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing 1.03 million tons of carbon emissions related to deforestation and forest degradation.


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Youth murals depict hopes for Bangladesh's future

Bangladeshi youth have transformed city walls into vibrant canvases, painting murals that reflect their vision for the future.


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Siemens showcases industrial AI innovations at CES 2025

Siemens presented its latest advancements in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.


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Barclays highlights prevalent scams in 2024; calls for vigilance

Barclays has unveiled research highlighting the prevalence of scams in 2024, with one in five consumers reportedly falling victim to fraudulent activities.


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World Bank launches AUD $1.75B bond as part of its sustainable development efforts

The World Bank has initiated its 2025 funding program with a successful launch of an Australian dollar 1.75 billion five-year bond.


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Polka expands with unique non-alcoholic beverages backed by NAB support

Non-alcoholic beverages, often called "non-alc" drinks, have witnessed a surge in popularity as an increasing number of consumers opt for health-conscious drinking alternatives.


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ING announces shareholder distribution details with January cash payment

ING has announced a cash payment of €0.161 per share, scheduled for January 16, 2025.


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KfW provides EUR 100 million loan to boost Chile's green hydrogen sector

KfW has entered into an agreement with the Republic of Chile to provide a promotional loan of EUR 100 million aimed at developing a green hydrogen economy in the country.


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Fewer German SMEs innovating amid economic challenges

Innovation activity among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany is experiencing a significant shift, according to recent findings by KfW Research.


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Barclays highlights cautious UK consumer spending trends for 2024

Barclays has released its 2024 consumer spending report, highlighting key trends and a modest increase in card spending.


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ING updates on progress in its ongoing share buyback programme

ING has provided an update on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, which was initially announced on October 31, 2024.


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NCUA prohibits two former employees from working in federally insured institutions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a prohibition order and a prohibition notice in December 2024.