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Sun Life extends "Hoops + Health" program with increased investment to boost youth activity

Sun Life is extending its "Hoops + Health" program, launched in partnership with Beyond Sport, for a second consecutive year.


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Standard Chartered names David Hardoon head of AI enablement

Standard Chartered has appointed David Hardoon as the new Global Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enablement.


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KfW boosts medical training to improve healthcare in conflict-torn Ethiopia

The ongoing civil war in Ethiopia, involving government troops and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, has severely impacted the country's medical care system.


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CERI and World Bank enhance Africa's genomic surveillance capacity beyond COVID-19

In Africa, efforts to strengthen genomic surveillance have gained momentum as the region seeks to bolster its defenses against infectious diseases.


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Job vacancies increase 0.4% in March amid regional and sectoral shifts in Australia

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads rose by 0.4% month on month in March, following a 1.3% decline in February.


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Siemens and O₂ Telefónica to collaborate on 5G network slicing solutions

Siemens and O₂ Telefónica Deutschland are collaborating to develop solutions based on 5G network slicing technology.


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Swiss Re joins GAM as co-investment manager for catastrophe bond fund

Swiss Re, through its subsidiary Swiss Re Insurance-Linked Investment Advisors Corporation (SRILIAC), will take on the role of co-investment manager for GAM's insurance-linked security (ILS) fund range.


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World Bank report suggests reforms for job growth and economic expansion in Lesotho

Lesotho could see job growth and economic expansion through private sector-led growth and public sector reforms, according to the World Bank's first Lesotho Economic Update (LEU) released on April 7, 2025.


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NAB integrates HICAPS with Best Practice to streamline GP operations

NAB's healthcare claiming solution, HICAPS, has launched an integration with Best Practice, a leading practice management software in Australia.


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NAB partners with NatWest Group and SC Ventures on SME climate tech venture

NAB, NatWest Group, and SC Ventures have collaborated to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in reducing costs and enhancing resilience amid the climate transition.


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NAB appoints Pete Steel as group executive for digital initiatives

NAB has announced the appointment of Pete Steel as Group Executive for Digital, Data & Artificial Intelligence.


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Berlin hosts Global Disability Summit for inclusion of people with disabilities

The Global Disability Summit 2025, held in Berlin on April 2nd and 3rd, brought together numerous organizations, NGOs, and private sector representatives to discuss the inclusion of people with disabilities.


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World Bank and partners pledge $499 million for Guinea water sanitation project

The World Bank Group has approved a $200 million credit from the International Development Association for the Guinea Water and Sanitation Project.


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BP Redland Bay becomes lifeline for locals during Cyclone Alfred aftermath

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, BP Redland Bay in Redland Bay became an essential hub for local residents earlier this year.


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Entrepreneurial ambitions rise among Australian school students, NAB survey shows

A new survey conducted by NAB Economics indicates a growing entrepreneurial spirit among Australian secondary school students.


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Barclays urges UK government to support Agritech amid farmer adoption challenges

Barclays is urging the UK government to take the lead in advancing the Agritech sector, as new research reveals that a majority of farmers are planning to adopt technological innovations but lack the necessary support.


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KfW reports robust financials, supporting Germany's economic plans for 2025

KfW has reported a strong financial position as it transitions into 2025, with plans to support the new German Federal Government's growth initiatives.


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World Bank approves action plan after investigation into Tanzanian project issues

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a Management Action Plan (MAP) focused on supporting livelihoods and managing water resources for communities around Ruaha National Park in Tanzania.


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World Bank predicts steady growth for Nepal's economy despite challenges

Nepal's economy is anticipated to demonstrate resilience amid economic challenges, with the World Bank projecting a growth of 4.5 percent for the fiscal year 2025, compared to 3.9 percent in fiscal year 2024.


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ANZ to enhance risk management following enforceable undertaking with APRA

ANZ has officially entered into a court enforceable undertaking (EU) with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).