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ANZ CEO outlines new strategy focused on customer service and operational simplification
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2025
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), the Chief Executive Officer addressed shareholders, employees, and stakeholders in Sydney.
Cambridge philosopher says testing for AI consciousness likely impossible
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2025
A philosopher from the University of Cambridge has argued that current scientific understanding is not sufficient to determine whether artificial intelligence can become conscious.
ANZ chairman addresses strategy shifts and governance at annual general meeting
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2025
At the 2025 Annual General Meeting of ANZ Group Holdings Limited, Chairman Paul O’Sullivan addressed shareholders and stakeholders, acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as traditional custodians of the land.
Cambridge-led study finds AI chatbot personalities measurable—and open to manipulation
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2025
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Google DeepMind have created a new framework to scientifically test the "personality" of artificial intelligence chatbots.
Secretary Rubio meets Qatari Prime Minister to launch seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Washington, D.C., to begin the seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue.
Hana Securities enters digital bond market through partnership with Standard Chartered
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2025
Hana Securities has entered the digital bond market by gaining exposure to a Digitally Native Note (DNN) through a Total Return Swap (TRS) structure.
North Macedonia opens World Bank-backed expressway linking Skopje with Bulgarian border
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
For many years, the main road linking northern North Macedonia to Skopje and the Bulgarian border was known for its poor condition.
ANZ launches Bank@Post service for expanded customer access nationwide
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
ANZ has introduced a new Bank@Post service in partnership with Australia Post, allowing its customers to access banking services at more than 3,300 participating post offices across the country.
U.S. Embassy in Finland announces holiday closures for late December and early January
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Finland has announced its closure schedule for several upcoming holidays.
Volkswagen starts European battery cell production at Salzgitter gigafactory
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
PowerCo SE has officially started production at its Salzgitter gigafactory, manufacturing the first Unified Cells developed and produced entirely in Europe.
World Bank approves €33 million loan for Montenegro's fisheries modernization
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a €33 million ($38.76 million) loan to Montenegro to enhance the country’s fisheries and agrifood sector.
University Of Cambridge partners with AstraZeneca on healthcare innovations linking UK-China ecosystems
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
The University of Cambridge has announced a new partnership with AstraZeneca and Beijing municipal parties, including the Beijing Science and Technology Commission and the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area.
World Bank-backed program helps Bangladeshi women find jobs in informal sector
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
Women working in Bangladesh’s informal sector are seeing new opportunities through targeted support programs.
World Bank-backed project boosts community-led development across Philippine municipalities
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
Eden Bayeta, a mother and daycare worker from Barangay Liboro in Ragay, Camarines Sur, shared her motivation for community involvement: "I see that the children are happy with the (classroom) funded by KALAHI-CIDSS.
World Bank: Libya’s economic rebound depends on reforms for transparency and fiscal management
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
Libya’s economy experienced a strong recovery in the first nine months of 2025, driven by increased activity in the oil sector, according to the latest World Bank Libya Economic Monitor.
U.S. Embassy donates canine equipment and facility to Trinidad & Tobago Prison Service
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
On December 17, 2025, the U.S. Embassy’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) donated canine equipment and training supplies valued at approximately US$77,000 to the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service (TTPrS).
Meta details progress toward becoming 'water positive' at global data centers
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
Meta has outlined its approach to water stewardship in the communities where its data centers are located, aiming to become water positive by 2030.
NCUA releases Q3 2025 report showing asset growth among federally insured credit unions
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has published its third quarter state-level credit union data report for 2025.
Jamaica activates advanced disaster risk-financing system after Hurricane Melissa
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, the country faced significant destruction from heavy rain, landslides, and winds exceeding 252 miles per hour.
U.S. launches application period for SUSI educator exchange program for summer 2026
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has opened applications for the 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Secondary Educators program.