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ANZ increases support for MoneyBusiness program benefiting First Nations communities

ANZ has announced an increase in funding for its MoneyBusiness financial education program, with a $100,000 contribution from the Federal Government.


Volkswagen Group-Rivian joint venture advances software-defined vehicle technology after first year

One year after its establishment, the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian, named "Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies" (RV Tech), reports significant progress in developing software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture.


Meta announces $1 billion AI-optimized data center in Wisconsin

Meta has announced plans to build its 30th data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.


Dumai expands clean water access through World Bank-supported project

Residents of Dumai, a coastal city in Indonesia, once faced high costs and limited access to clean water.


Alibaba Group schedules September quarter results announcement for November 25

Alibaba Group Holding Limited announced it will release its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, before U.S. markets open on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.


U.S. Mission issues security alert after bombings near Islamabad High Court

Security measures have been increased in Islamabad following recent bombings near the High Court, according to a security alert issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on November 11, 2025.


Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing acquires $1 billion US student housing portfolio

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) and Global Student Accommodation (GSA) have announced the acquisition of a portfolio of eight student housing assets in major U.S. university markets.


Cambridge researchers discover ancient fungal partnership within Scottish plant fossil

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Natural History Museum in London have identified a new species of ancient symbiotic fungus within a 407-million-year-old plant fossil found in Scotland.


World Bank vice president visits Bhutan; supports major hydropower project

Johannes Zutt, the World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, has completed a five-day visit to Bhutan.


World Bank report links climate resilience investments with potential job growth by 2050

Investments aimed at improving climate resilience could create benefits equal to 150 million jobs by 2050, according to a new World Bank report.


World Bank releases economic roadmap for Fiji aiming at higher growth

The World Bank has released the Fiji Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), a report developed in collaboration with Fiji’s Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics.


Ecuador expands MSME financing with World Bank support

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) make up 99 percent of businesses in Ecuador and employ about 60 percent of the formal workforce, or 1.8 million people.


Siemens Mobility unveils new battery-powered train fleet for Leipzig’s S-Bahn network

Siemens Mobility has unveiled the models for its new regional train fleets that will serve the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland network, with a public presentation held at the Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Center.


Oxford study calls for broader measures of success for care leavers

A recent study from the University of Oxford recommends that national frameworks for assessing care leavers expand beyond traditional indicators such as homelessness, unemployment, and involvement with the justice system.


Standard Chartered partners with DCS Card Centre on stablecoin-enabled DeCard launch

Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with DCS Card Centre to serve as the principal banking partner for DeCard, a new credit card that enables users to spend stablecoins in everyday transactions in Singapore.


Amazonian countries form alliance for sustainable transport with World Bank support

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Amazonian countries have announced the formation of the Alliance for Sustainable, Resilient, and Integrated Transport in the Amazon.


ING provides update on progress of €1.1 billion share buyback programme

ING has reported progress on its €1.1 billion share buyback programme, which was first announced on October 30, 2025.


World Bank funds $430 million program for renewable energy expansion in Tunisia

The World Bank and the Tunisian government have signed a financing agreement to advance Tunisia’s efforts in modernizing its energy sector.


Study links shame with increased anxiety and depression in teens with hairpulling disorder

A recent study published in JCPP Advances has examined the links between shame, depression, and anxiety in adolescents who engage in hairpulling, also known as trichotillomania.


U.S. Embassy warns travelers of disruptions due to drone activity and strikes in Belgium

U.S. citizens traveling in Belgium are being advised of major disruptions to air travel and public transportation expected in the coming weeks.