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Fiji faces challenges in managing non-communicable diseases
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
Fiji, an upper middle-income country, is facing challenges in its health sector that are more typical of a lower middle-income nation.
UK increases funding for World Bank's International Development Association
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
The United Kingdom has announced a significant increase in its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), raising its pledge by 40% from 1.414 billion GBP in IDA20 to 1.98 billion GBP for IDA21.
Fubon Financial leads corporate sector at Sports Activist Awards with 11 accolades
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
Fubon Financial Holdings and its subsidiaries have been recognized as prominent supporters of sports in Taiwan, receiving a total of 11 awards at the Sports Activist Awards held by the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education.
Conservation efforts intensify as threats loom over Amazon's jaguar population
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
The jaguar, known scientifically as Panthera onca, is the largest cat in the Americas and plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Amazon rainforest.
Mongolia's economy projected to grow by over 5% through mining boom
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
Mongolia's economy is set to expand by 5.3% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, as reported in the World Bank’s latest semi-annual Mongolia Economic Update.
Brazil strengthens investment fund regulations following FSB peer review
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its Peer Review of Brazil, highlighting significant advancements made by Brazilian authorities in regulating and supervising investment funds.
Riyadh completes Blue and Red metro lines with Siemens Mobility's involvement
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
The BACS consortium, which includes Siemens Mobility, has successfully completed the Blue and Red metro lines in Riyadh.
ING partners with telecom clients for Europe's fiber network rollout
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
It might seem like a daunting task, requiring billions of euros in investment, but ING is prepared to tackle it.
Yuanta Securities honored with national award for excellence in human resource development
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
Yuanta Securities has been recognized with the National Talent Development Award (NTDA) by Taiwan's Ministry of Labor.
Macquarie considers cash offer for waste firm Renewi
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
Macquarie Asset Management, acting on behalf of funds or entities managed by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (Europe) Limited, has announced its consideration of a potential cash offer for the entire share capital of Renewi plc.
World Bank approves $1 billion projects for Argentina's education and child development
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved two new projects for Argentina, amounting to a total of $1 billion.
World Bank identifies climate challenges facing Eastern Caribbean nations
By Globe Banner | Nov 28, 2024
The World Bank Group, in collaboration with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS), has released a report addressing climate change challenges and opportunities for Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the...
NCUA prohibits former Alhambra Credit Union employee from working in federally insured institutions
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a prohibition order against Daniel Garza, a former employee of Alhambra Credit Union in Phoenix, Arizona.
World Bank’s IDA transforms lives through global development initiatives
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
In a remote area of Yemen, Hamama, a widow with no income, faced challenges due to the lack of electricity.
Germany advances national hydrogen strategy with EUR 24 billion KfW loan
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
KfW is backing the development of a national hydrogen core network in Germany, acting on behalf of the German Federal Government.
Morocco advances towards renewable energy goal with new wind farm
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
Morocco is advancing its renewable energy goals with the commissioning of the Jbel Lahdid wind farm in Essaouira.
KfW enables digital submissions for heating system promotion grants
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
KfW has announced a new step in its plan to promote climate-friendly heating systems.
Yuanta FHC recognized among top groups for carbon competitiveness
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized by Business Weekly's "Carbon Competitiveness 100" for its efforts in carbon reduction.
Standard Chartered considers selling African businesses to focus on wealth management
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
Standard Chartered PLC has announced its intention to explore the sale of certain businesses as part of a strategy to enhance investment in its wealth management sector.
Kenya promotes entrepreneurship among youth through innovative projects
By Globe Banner | Nov 26, 2024
Kenya is addressing the challenge of job quality and youth unemployment, despite a relatively low overall unemployment rate of 5.4% and youth unemployment at 8.4%.