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Report highlights barriers to Armenia's tech adoption

The adoption of digital technology by firms in Armenia has been evaluated in a report based on the Armenia ICT Survey conducted in 2023.


US Embassy announces online property auction from January 14 to January 21

The United States Embassy is set to conduct an online property auction starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, and concluding at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.


ING reports progress on €2 billion share buyback programme

ING has reported progress on its €2.0 billion share buyback programme, which was initially announced on October 31, 2024.


Applied Digital secures up to $5 billion funding from Macquarie

Macquarie Asset Management has announced a significant partnership with Applied Digital Corporation to provide up to $5 billion in funding for the company's high-performance computing (HPC) initiatives.


Financial regulators address impact of California wildfires on banks

On January 14, 2025, several financial regulatory agencies issued a statement addressing the impact of the California wildfires and straight-line winds on financial institutions.


Apollo partners with Standard Chartered for $3B global infrastructure financing

Apollo and Standard Chartered have announced a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering financing for global infrastructure, clean transition, and renewable energy projects.


World Bank unveils new 10-year partnership framework for Pakistan

The World Bank Group's Boards of Executive Directors have approved a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan, aiming to promote inclusive and sustainable development.


Program launched for South Caucasus science and tech innovators

A new program has been announced for science and technology innovators in the South Caucasus region.


Sun Life U.S. earns top workplace recognition in Kansas City

Sun Life U.S. has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal and Energage, an employee survey company.


U.S., partners launch initiative for responsibly sourced cobalt in Democratic Republic of Congo

The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has initiated a partnership to advance the "Professionalizing the Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Supply Chain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" activity.


Bybit halts India service following string of suspensions in other markets

Bybit announced a temporary suspension of its services in India starting January 12, 2025, due to regulatory challenges.


FDIC vice chair: Agency's approach to digital assets 'has stifled innovation'

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman Travis Hill said that the FDIC's approach to the digital assets industry has impeded innovation in the United States.


U.S. Embassy supports teacher training workshop launch in Fiji

The U.S. Embassy has launched Fiji's inaugural Access Teacher Training Workshop, marking a significant step in enhancing educational opportunities in the region.


African leaders launch mission to electrify continent

For 600 million people in Africa, access to electricity remains a distant reality.


U.S. consular officer offers citizen services in Bonaire on January 31

The U.S. Consulate General in Curacao has announced that a consular officer will visit Bonaire to provide American Citizen Services.


Macquarie invests in DESRI to boost U.S. renewable energy projects

Macquarie Asset Management, DESRI, and the D. E. Shaw group have announced the completion of a significant minority investment by MAM in DESRI through several MAM-managed funds.


Colombia-Venezuela border closed; US advises against travel

The Venezuelan government has announced the closure of its land border with Colombia, effective from 5:00 a.m. on January 10, 2025.


U.S. official visits Brunei to discuss human trafficking prevention

Jonathan Turley, the U.S. Department of State's Deputy Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, visited Brunei from January 8 to 10.


NUS partners with banks for innovative green bond credential tokenization

The National University of Singapore (NUS), in collaboration with Northern Trust and UOB, has launched an initiative to tokenize green bond credentials.


Divorce certificates needed for certain U.S. immigrant visa interviews

Bringing the correct civil documents to your immigrant visa interview is essential for smooth processing.