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Yuanta FHC wins gold award for workplace gender equality
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized with the Taipei City Workplace Gender Equality Certification Gold Award for the second time.
Macquarie partners with Dow on Gulf Coast infrastructure venture
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
Macquarie Asset Management has announced a new partnership with Dow to form Diamond Infrastructure Solutions.
Croatia's Subnational B-READY report reveals local business climate insights
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The Subnational Business Ready (Subnational B-READY) report for Croatia 2024 was presented in Zagreb, offering a detailed analysis of local business climates.
World Bank supports Ukraine's healthcare with $454 million THRIVE project
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The World Bank has announced a $454 million support package for Ukraine's health sector through the Transforming Healthcare through Reform and Investments in Efficiency (THRIVE) project.
Report emphasizes growing impact of services sector in East Asia
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The recent report "Services Unbound: Digital Technologies and Policy Reform in East Asia and the Pacific" sheds light on the evolving role of services in the region's economic landscape.
World Bank highlights role of services in East Asia's economic growth
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
In a recent report, the World Bank has highlighted the growing importance of services in driving economic growth in the East Asia and Pacific region.
Kosovo aligns with EU goals despite not joining global climate agreements
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
Kosovo is aligning its energy and climate policies with European Union standards, despite not being a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or the Paris Agreement.
Skills shortage impacts German industry less but remains high
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, nearly 32% of businesses in Germany reported being affected by skills shortages.
World Bank addresses gender-based violence challenges in Western Balkans
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The World Bank has highlighted the urgent need to address gender-based violence in the Western Balkans, a region where this issue significantly impacts education, employment, and leadership opportunities for women.
World Bank report suggests investment boost for Kosovo's climate resilience
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
Investing in climate resilience and transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy could significantly benefit Kosovo's economy and protect its citizens from natural hazards, according to a new report by the World Bank Group.
RBC forecasts complex equities landscape amid potential Fed policy shifts
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
The global equity markets have experienced a rally over the past two years, and RBC Wealth Management suggests that this trend may continue into 2025.
FSB Sub-Saharan Africa Group addresses fraud prevention amid rising scams
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group for Sub-Saharan Africa convened on December 6 in Cape Town, hosted by the South African Reserve Bank.
World Bank approves $30 million aid for The Gambia's economic reforms
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
The World Bank Group has approved $30 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist The Gambia in enhancing its productivity and economic governance.
World Bank's Anna Bjerde outlines goals at IDA21 replenishment meeting
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
Seoul, Korea - December 5, 2024 At the conclusion of the IDA21 replenishment process, Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations, addressed the meeting by expressing gratitude for the participants' dedication to aiding the world's...
IDA secures $23.7 billion for development projects amid global challenges
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
The International Development Association (IDA) has announced a significant achievement with the successful completion of its 21st replenishment, securing $23.7 billion in donor contributions.
ANZ appoints Sam Garland as group general manager for internal audit
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
ANZ has announced the appointment of Sam Garland as Group General Manager, Internal Audit.
German-African Business Summit focuses on collaboration opportunities
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
The German-African Business Summit (GABS) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 2nd to 4th, 2024.
Prudential announces second phase of $2 billion share buyback
By Globe Banner | Dec 5, 2024
Prudential plc has announced the commencement of the second tranche of its US$ 2 billion share buyback programme, allocating US$ 800 million for this phase.
Growth Fund Germany commits over half target volume within first year
By Globe Banner | Dec 5, 2024
Around one year after its final closing, the Growth Fund Germany has committed more than half of its target volume of EUR 567 million to 29 venture capital funds as of November 30, 2024.
Côte d'Ivoire transforms debt strategy with World Bank support
By Globe Banner | Dec 5, 2024
Côte d’Ivoire, once one of Africa's fastest-growing economies with an annual growth rate of 8% from 2012 to 2019, is taking steps to reshape its debt management strategies.