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Guinea expands free healthcare access through new initiatives

Fatoumata Sow, a resident of Damakanian in Guinea, benefited from improved healthcare during her fourth pregnancy due to a community health center established in her village.


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World Bank approves $1 billion support for Argentina's transport and energy sectors

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved two new projects for Argentina, aimed at enhancing public transport accessibility and improving the electricity subsidy system for residential users.


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World Bank supports East Asia-Pacific development through extensive funding

The World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) has played a significant role in supporting low-income countries in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region for over sixty years.


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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires Vermont-based supplement provider FoodScience

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), a private equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired FoodScience.


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Prudential launches global AI Lab in Singapore for enhanced tech integration

Prudential plc has inaugurated its global AI Lab in Singapore, aiming to enhance the integration of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and machine learning throughout the organization.


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G20 endorses roadmap for multilateral development bank reforms

The leaders of ten multilateral development banks (MDBs) have expressed their approval for the G20 Roadmap aimed at reforming these institutions to enhance their effectiveness.


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World Bank promotes locally led climate action for community resilience

The World Bank is actively promoting locally led climate action to enhance community resilience and equitable climate transitions.


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World Bank outlines progress in climate finance commitments

The World Bank has issued a statement regarding its climate finance accounting, highlighting its role as the largest provider of climate finance to developing countries.


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Blackstone acquires majority stake in Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs has announced a partnership with Blackstone, in which private equity funds managed by Blackstone will acquire a majority ownership stake in the sandwich chain.


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Consumer confidence rises slightly amid stable inflation expectations

Consumer confidence has shown a slight increase, rising by 0.1 points to reach 86.8 points last week.


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ING reports progress on €2 billion share buyback initiative

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


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UOB partners with Shanghai Gold Exchange to boost ASEAN-China market ties

UOB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) in Shanghai.


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Siemens partners with UAE for energy savings in government buildings

Siemens is set to implement energy-saving technology across 60 government buildings in the United Arab Emirates, aiming for a 27% reduction in baseline energy and water consumption annually.


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Bosnia's climate report urges $12B investment for resilience and net-zero targets

The recent Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) outlines the country's pressing climate risks, including frequent floods, wildfires, and severe air pollution.


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Sun Life partners with TWCC for job creation in Winnipeg

Sun Life and Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC) have announced a new partnership aimed at fostering economic growth and job creation in Winnipeg.


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ANZ forecasts over $1.54B spending during Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend

ANZ anticipates a significant increase in spending during the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with projections exceeding $1.54 billion.


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Korea pledges increased support to World Bank's IDA during G20 Summit

The Republic of Korea has pledged a significant increase in its contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.


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Nordea completes acquisition of Danske Bank's Norwegian personal banking business

Nordea has finalized the acquisition of Danske Bank's personal customer and private banking business in Norway.


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Korea increases contribution to World Bank's International Development Association by 45

The Republic of Korea has announced a significant increase in its contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.


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FSB chair urges G20 leaders to fully implement agreed reforms

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released a letter from its Chair, Klaas Knot, addressed to G20 leaders ahead of their summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 18-19.