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Trump faces complex path to pass agenda despite GOP majority

The U.S. legislative process involves four key players: the president, House of Representatives, Senate, and courts.


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Summit aims for electricity access expansion across Africa by 2030

African leaders and partners are set to gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.


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Morgan Stanley's Andy Saperstein to speak at BofA Securities conference

Andy Saperstein, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, is scheduled to speak at the BofA Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference.


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World Bank funds new project to enhance Burkina Faso's healthcare system

The World Bank has approved a €142 million credit and a $17 million grant to support Burkina Faso's health system.


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World Bank funds bridge resilience project in Fiji benefiting over half a million people

A new initiative by the World Bank aims to enhance the resilience of key infrastructure in Fiji, focusing on four major bridges on Viti Levu.


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World Bank approves $1.6 billion for West African power market integration

The World Bank has approved a significant investment program aimed at improving regional power system integration and energy security in West Africa.


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Senegal advances towards universal electricity access amid transformative changes

Khady, a student from Ndorong Serere, Senegal, now studies under the glow of an electric lamp.


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Ethiopia's electrification program transforms rural lives with new solar mini-grids

In the remote Ethiopian village of Tum, located near the South Sudan border, Meskerem Tadesse's life has changed dramatically with the introduction of electricity.


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Yuanta hosts happiness days for orphanage students during Lunar New Year

Yuanta Financial Holding Company and Yuanta Cultural and Educational Foundation recently hosted two "Yuanta Happiness Days" to celebrate the Lunar New Year with orphanage students in Taiwan.


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World Bank funds $100M project for improved drinking water access in Mali

The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to assist Mali in enhancing access to drinking water and improving the conservation of water sources in several cities.


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Sun Life donates $225K for California wildfire relief

Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced a donation of $225,000 to support communities affected by the recent wildfires in California.


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BMO announces release date for second annual wine market report

BMO has announced the forthcoming release of its second annual BMO Wine Market Report, set to be available in the second quarter of 2025.


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Germany faces weak investment activity compared internationally

Germany is experiencing weak investment activity compared to other countries, both in the private and public sectors.


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DEG invests $4 million in South African InsureTech firm Naked

DEG has announced a $4 million equity investment in the South African online insurance platform, Naked.


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Binance authorized by Uzbek regulator to provide services

Binance has received authorization from Uzbekistan's National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP) to offer its services in the country.


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G20 reforms enhance resilience in RMBS and CLO markets: FSB report

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its final report evaluating the impact of G20 financial regulatory reforms on securitisation markets.


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World Bank pledges $200 million aid for Sri Lankan development initiatives

World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, completed a two-day visit to Sri Lanka on January 22, 2025.


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Fubon highlights rise in counterfeit cases amid growing fraud concerns

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Fubon Financial Holdings is urging the public to remain vigilant against fraud.


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Kyle S. Hauptman named new chairman of NCUA board

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Kyle S. Hauptman as the new Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board.


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Morgan Stanley launches futures company in China with CSRC approval

Morgan Stanley has announced the official launch of its futures company in China.