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Ethiopia advances toward wto membership following key reforms

A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Minister Kassahun visited Geneva to advance the country's bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO).


WTO deputy director-general discusses organization's continued importance with Chinese business leaders

We are facing multiple challenges and uncertainties," DDG Zhang told the visiting entrepreneurs.


IMF Executive Board reviews economic outlook for Timor-Leste after Article IV Consultation

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Timor-Leste.


U.S. Embassy announces online auction of surplus property in late September

The U.S. Embassy has announced it will hold an online auction to sell surplus movable property, including household furniture and appliances.


EU appeals panel report over biodiesel duties amid continued deadlock at WTO appellate body

The European Union has appealed a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel report concerning countervailing duties imposed on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia.


Trump addresses UN General Assembly emphasizing sovereignty over globalism

President Donald J. Trump addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, focusing on themes of national sovereignty and criticism of globalism.


World Bank releases fifth annual Container Port Performance Index highlighting global supply chain trends

Container ports play a central role in global supply chains by handling merchandise and semi-finished products.


U.S. AI advisor Maxwell Scott to speak at Australian conference on responsible technology

U.S. artificial intelligence advisor Maxwell Scott is set to visit Australia later this month, with stops planned in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Canberra.


U.S. economy grows at annual rate of 3.8% in second quarter of 2025

Real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States grew at an annual rate of 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to the third estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


BMO survey finds young American families face growing multigenerational financial pressures

American families are increasingly facing complex financial responsibilities that span multiple generations, according to new data from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index.


IMF reviews Qatari economy as non-hydrocarbon sectors drive growth

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Nathan Porter concluded a visit to Doha, Qatar, from September 8 to 17, 2025.


Barclays report suggests increased SME investment could add £60 billion annually to UK economy

Barclays has released a new report indicating that if small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK increased their investment rates to match those of larger companies, it could generate an additional £60 billion per year for the UK economy.


U.S. Embassy issues alert over protests in Lilongwe’s Old Town

The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe has advised American citizens to exercise increased caution due to ongoing protests in the Old Town area of the city.


Ambassador Aubin discusses collaboration opportunities during visit to Tebessa

Ambassador Elizabeth Aubin visited Tebessa, where she met with Wali Ahmed Belhadad to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the United States and Algeria.


DB Insurance announces acquisition agreement with U.S.-based specialty insurer Fortegra

DB Insurance has announced an agreement to acquire Fortegra, a specialty insurer based in Jacksonville, Florida.


IMF reviews economic challenges facing Vanuatu after earthquake and airline collapse

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Vanuatu, endorsing the staff appraisal through a lapse-of-time procedure.


Meta launches Vibes for creating short-form AI-generated videos

Meta has introduced a new feature called Vibes, available as an early preview in the Meta AI app and on meta.ai.


Howden Re leaders discuss rising risks from ‘forever chemicals’ for European insurance

Wolfram-Ferdinand Shultz, Head of Casualty Treaty for Continental Europe at Howden Re, and Kalle Pohls, Head of Liability and Claims at Howden, have discussed the growing implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as...


US, Lao and Thai officials meet to strengthen cross-border crime prevention

Law enforcement officials from Laos, Thailand, and the United States met in Nongkhai Province, Thailand, from September 23-24, 2025, to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crime.


HSBC and IBM achieve breakthrough in applying quantum computing to bond trading

HSBC and IBM have reported a significant advance in the use of quantum computing for financial services.