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Electrification boosts livelihoods and businesses in Tanzanian villages

The village of Doda in Tanzania's Tanga region has undergone significant changes following the introduction of electricity by the Tanzania Rural Electrification Agency (REA) two years ago.


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West African governments adopt Sal Commitments prioritizing childcare

Government representatives from West Africa have concluded a regional conference by adopting the Sal Commitments on Advancing Childcare for Human Capital and Growth.


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Macquarie addresses ASIC's civil proceedings over short sale reporting

Macquarie has acknowledged the initiation of civil proceedings by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) against Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited (MSAL).


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Pakistan Data and Evidence Lab supports long-term development goals

The Pakistan Data and Evidence Lab (DEL) has been established to support Pakistan's long-term development goals, in line with the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for fiscal years 2026 to 2035.


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World Bank forecasts economic growth for Tunisia with focus on improving port connectivity

Tunisia's economy is forecasted to grow by 1.9 percent in 2025, an increase from the 1.4 percent growth in 2024.


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FalconX partners with Standard Chartered to enhance digital asset services

FalconX, a prominent digital asset prime broker, has announced a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered, an international cross-border banking group.


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Consumer confidence rises after RBA's February rate cut

Consumer confidence in Australia has reached its highest point since the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate cut in February.


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Standard Chartered renews partnership with Plan International UK

Standard Chartered and Plan International UK have renewed their partnership for three more years to tackle youth unemployment in Asia.


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KfW IPEX-Bank aids BEW with EUR 1 billion for Berlin's heating transition

KfW IPEX-Bank has announced its participation in a significant financing initiative for BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme GmbH.


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Siemens unveils new AI-powered IC verification tool

Siemens has collaborated with industry leaders to introduce the Questa One smart verification solution.


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World Bank advances digital transformation efforts in fragile regions

The World Bank has been actively involved in advancing digital transformation in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS) to promote transparency, accountability, resilience, and inclusion.


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Consumer card spending rises by 4.5% in April amid good weather and Easter boost

Consumer card spending in the UK rose by 4.5% in April, marking the highest increase since June 2023.


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World Bank prioritizes local job creation at 2025 Spring Meetings

The World Bank emphasized job creation as a core strategy during the 2025 Spring Meetings.


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KfW Research finds few German SMEs use intellectual property as loan collateral

A recent survey by KfW Research reveals that a modest proportion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany hold patents or registered trademark rights.


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J.P. Morgan advisors gain recognition on Barron's top financial lists

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management has been recognized in Barron's prestigious rankings, with five advisors and ten teams making it to the Top 100 Financial Advisors and Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams lists.


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Vivid secures £50m loan from Barclays for social housing retrofitting

VIVID has secured a £50 million loan from Barclays to retrofit over 2,000 homes, enhancing energy efficiency for more than 4,000 residents.


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World Bank highlights Nigeria's economic improvements amid ongoing reforms

Nigeria's economic outlook is showing signs of improvement due to ongoing reforms, as detailed in the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report.


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World Bank approves new project supporting job creation for Eswatini's youth

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved the Eswatini Youth Employment Opportunities Project (EYEOP), which aims to increase income-earning opportunities for young people in the Kingdom of Eswatini.



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Siemens expands industrial automation with advanced multi-agent system

Siemens is advancing its industrial AI offerings with the introduction of sophisticated AI agents.