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World Bank funds Sergipe's move towards improved connectivity and energy efficiency

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a $53.6 million financing package to improve digital infrastructure, expand broadband access, increase energy efficiency, and modernize public services in Sergipe, Brazil.


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World Bank hosts second annual Global Digital Summit

The World Bank Group hosted the second annual Global Digital Summit on March 18, 2025, in Washington.


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World Bank Group approves $400 million funding for Cameroon's economic resilience

The World Bank Group has approved two financial operations for Cameroon, totaling $400 million, aimed at improving public finance management and promoting sustainable growth.


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Siemens launches new tool for multi-site building management

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced the Building X Portfolio Manager, a new tool designed to streamline building management for enterprises.


Banking & Financial Services

Fubon Financial Holdings reports record NT$150.82 billion net income for 2024

Fubon Financial Holdings held its 2024 investor conference on March 17, reporting a net income of NT$150.82 billion.


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Germany sees rise in newly founded businesses in response to labor market challenges

In 2024, Germany experienced a slight increase in the number of newly founded businesses compared to the previous year.


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Museum of Acrean Peoples showcases rich history in Rio Branco

The Museum of the Acrean Peoples, located in downtown Rio Branco, Brazil, has been documenting and showcasing the rich history and culture of the remote state of Acre since August 2023.


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Togo explores improved public investment management for rural economic transformation

The Public Finance Review (PFR) on Togo's agriculture and rural connectivity sectors highlights the potential of improved public investment management to drive rural development and structural transformation in the country.


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Tony Sciarrino appointed head of BMO's U.S. commercial bank

BMO has announced the appointment of Tony Sciarrino as the Head of its U.S. Commercial Bank.


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Togo's economic outlook highlights resilience amid climate challenges

The Togo Economic Outlook report, released in September 2024, examines recent economic developments and future growth prospects.


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World Bank approves $31 million project to boost resilience in Djibouti

The World Bank has announced the approval of a $31 million project aimed at bolstering socio-economic conditions in underserved areas of Djibouti.


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ANZ and Australian Government agree on Pacific region guarantee

ANZ announced a collaboration with the Australian Government aimed at reinforcing its banking services in the Pacific region.


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World Bank highlights Rwanda's energy opportunities amid affordability challenges

Rwanda is poised to harness its potential for development by focusing on the productive use of energy (PUE), according to a recent World Bank report titled "Energizing Rwanda’s Development: Opportunities and Strategies for Catalyzing Productive...


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Morgan Stanley raises $4.1 billion for new global infrastructure fund

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), a division of Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), has successfully raised $4.1 billion for its North Haven Infrastructure Partners IV (NHIP IV) fund.


Banking & Financial Services

Macquarie Group wraps up its 2025 EMEA investor tour

Macquarie Group Limited concluded its 2025 EMEA Investor Tour, which took place over four days in Paris and London from March 10 to March 13, 2025.


Banking & Financial Services

anz plus reaches 1 million customers with boosted financial wellbeing focus

ANZ has announced that its digital banking platform, ANZ Plus, has reached a significant milestone of one million customers, amassing nearly $20 billion in deposits.


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Comoros strengthens disaster preparedness after Cyclone Chido devastation

Cyclone Chido caused significant destruction when it struck the Comoros islands of Anjouan and Mohéli on December 14, 2024.


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Community initiative revitalizes farmland in Mauritania

In the village of Djeibaba, located in southern Mauritania's Edebay Ehl Guelay commune, a dam built in 1995 irrigates 500 hectares of farmland.


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Sun Life partners with Empathy to provide bereavement support for Canadians

Nearly nine out of ten Canadians have experienced the loss of a loved one, yet half feel unprepared to manage the aftermath, according to a recent Ipsos survey conducted for Sun Life.


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BMO and 1871 invite applications for sixth annual WMNfintech program

BMO and 1871 have announced the opening of applications for the sixth annual WMNfintech program.