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Water supply and sanitation projects advance in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Efforts to improve access to clean water and sanitation in East Asia and the Pacific continue, with projects in Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), and Papua New Guinea aiming to address these critical needs.
Kazakhstan collaborates with World Bank to enhance carbon market
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, alongside Zhasyl Damu JSC, has partnered with the World Bank to launch the Partnership for Market Implementation Project (PMI).
UOB opens FDI Advisory Centre in Seoul to support Korean expansion into Southeast Asia
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
UOB has launched its 11th Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory Centre in Seoul, aiming to assist Korean companies in expanding into the ASEAN market.
MoneyMinded program reaches major milestone of one million participants since 2002
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
ANZ has released its 2025 MoneyMinded Impact Report, highlighting the program's significant achievement of reaching over one million participants since its launch in 2002.
Urban development's challenges and solutions: A dialogue with Pichaya Moeller
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
In an insightful discussion, Pichaya Moeller shared her perspective on urban development and sustainable cities, highlighting the relevance of this field for Thailand's future.
Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 remains strong despite potential challenges
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Vietnam's economic prospects for 2025 are buoyant, with GDP growth anticipated to reach 6.8 percent.
Property rights improvements in the Balkans boost entrepreneurship and job growth
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Dženana Hodžić, director of AP Atelier, a furniture company in Tešanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is among the entrepreneurs benefiting from easier property registration in the region.
Standard Chartered introduces SC GPT to boost operational efficiency in banking
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a new Generative AI (GenAI) tool, across 41 markets globally.
World Bank highlights women leading Thailand's development on Women's Day 2025
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
The World Bank Thailand is recognizing International Women's Day 2025 by highlighting the significant contributions of three prominent women leading change in the country.
Lisungi project supports refugees in Congo to achieve economic stability
By Globe Banner | Mar 27, 2025
Claudine Moukabagwiza, a refugee from Rwanda, has created a sustainable future for herself on a farm in Igné, Congo.
Siemens acquires Altair for enhanced AI-powered industrial software
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Siemens has announced the acquisition of Altair, aiming to enhance its portfolio of AI-powered industrial software.
Valwood Park Federal Credit Union returns to member control after NCUA conservatorship
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Valwood Park Federal Credit Union, located in Carrollton, Texas, has returned to the control of its members.
World Bank enhances electricity access in Yemen and Djibouti
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The World Bank has been working to improve electricity access in Yemen and Djibouti, two countries that lag behind much of the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of energy infrastructure.
Bangkok's strategy against urban heating crisis outlined in new report
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Bangkok is facing significant challenges due to rising urban heat, according to a report by the World Bank and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) released today.
World Bank sanctions Gabonese executive for corrupt practice involving railway project
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The World Bank Group has imposed an eight-month sanction on Christian Magni, a Gabonese national, due to his involvement in a corrupt practice related to an International Finance Corporation (IFC) investment in Société d’Exploitation du...
World Bank approves $200 million aid for Bangladesh's social protection system
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The World Bank has approved a $200 million initiative to enhance Bangladesh's social protection system.
Fubon Financial Holdings subsidiaries lauded for customer-friendly initiatives
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Fubon Financial Holdings' subsidiaries have gained recognition for their adherence to customer-friendly practices.
ING's climate goals receive validation from Science Based Targets initiative
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated ING's emission reduction targets, confirming their alignment with the latest scientific standards and international goals for limiting global warming.
Education reforms persist in Ukraine despite war-induced challenges
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
Ukraine's education system continues to function amid the challenges of war, with students like 13-year-old Uliana adapting to new learning environments.
Sun Life schedules annual meetings with shareholders, announces report availability
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
Sun Life Financial Inc. has announced its upcoming annual meetings scheduled for May 8, 2025, to be conducted both in person and via live webcast.