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World Bank funds safer and greener roads in Mato Grosso do Sul

The World Bank has approved a new financing package for the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, aiming to provide sustainable, safe, and climate-resilient transport to benefit 1.55 million people.


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Zambia enhances its conservation efforts with updated wildlife and protected areas accounts

Zambia, with its diverse ecosystems and vast protected areas, remains a key hub for conservation in Africa.


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Forbes names ING among best banks for the second year running

The recognition of ING as one of the best banks in the world comes after a comprehensive survey conducted among over 50,000 participants across 34 countries.


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ANZ warns businesses about increasing email and invoice scams

ANZ has advised its customers to stay vigilant against business email compromise (BEC) and fake invoice scams.


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World Bank approves $30M loan to boost disaster preparedness in Barbados

The World Bank Group has approved a $30 million loan for Barbados to enhance its disaster risk management capabilities.


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Fubon Financial reports strong Q1 results amid market volatility

Fubon Financial Holdings has announced its earnings results for March 2025, reporting an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of NT$14.84 billion and a net profit of NT$11.11 billion.


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World Bank supports Saint Lucia in disaster risk management with US$20 million project

The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank Group has given the green light to a new project designed to assist Saint Lucia in accessing financial resources quickly during emergencies.


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William Connelly to become Chairman of Societe Generale in 2026

Societe Generale has announced the appointment of William Connelly as its future Chairman of the Board of Directors.


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Standard Chartered and OKX unveil collateral programme using cryptocurrency

Standard Chartered and OKX have launched a new collateral mirroring programme, allowing institutional clients to use cryptocurrencies and tokenised money market funds as off-exchange collateral for trading.


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Sahel countries push for massive irrigation efforts under new Dakar declaration

The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Chad convened in Dakar for the Dakar+10 Forum, marking the tenth anniversary of the Declaration on Irrigation in the Sahel.


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German SME sentiment rises: Fiscal package boosts but US tariffs pose threat

The recent report from KfW Research indicates a notable increase in the business climate among German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for March.


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Nations make strides to ensure water security in MENA region

In addressing a severe and growing water crisis, nations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are implementing significant measures to secure future water availability.


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Siemens launches AI-driven Drivetrain Analyzer Cloud for improved energy efficiency

Drivetrain Analyzer Cloud, a significant innovation within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, is designed to aid companies in reducing the energy consumption of their drive systems through energy-based maintenance.


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Andrew Woeber appointed as Barclays' Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions

Barclays has announced Andrew K. Woeber’s appointment as the Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions.


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KfW IPEX-Bank reports EUR 23.9 billion in new commitments for 2024

KfW IPEX-Bank experienced continued success in 2024, building on the record achievements of the previous year.


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Calls for strengthened UK-India economic ties amid bilateral dialogue

As the UK and India prepare for their 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) on April 9, Barclays is urging both countries to enhance their economic ties.


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BavariaMakes alliance launches to advance manufacturing innovation

In Additive Manufacturing, components are constructed layer by layer rather than formed by removing materials as in standard manufacturing processes.


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Nepalese entrepreneurs benefit from World Bank-supported business development project

Prithwi Kalyan Parajuli, from Pokhara, Nepal, is a young management graduate who saw potential in expanding the nutrition and consumer base for Satu, a traditional Nepali flour made from roasted grains.


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Consumer confidence increases slightly following decision by Reserve Bank of Australia

Consumer confidence in Australia has seen a modest rise, increasing by 1.5 points to reach a total of 86.8 points last week.


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World Bank's Global Supply Chain Stress Index monitors pandemic-era disruptions

The World Bank's Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCSI) examines the disruptions affecting container shipping and their effects on worldwide supply networks.