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P&G partners with NBAEMA to enhance laundry solutions for basketball teams

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced a collaboration with the National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) to provide laundry solutions for professional basketball teams.


IMF concludes 2025 Article IV consultation with Liechtenstein

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with the Principality of Liechtenstein on March 21, 2025, after a period marked by volatility due to the pandemic and geopolitical issues.


U.S. Consulate warns of security incident near Dam Square, Amsterdam

A security alert has been issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Amsterdam concerning a significant security incident in Dam Square, central Amsterdam.


Stakeholders discuss boosting LDCs' role in agricultural supply chains at WTO meeting

The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) has announced its initiatives in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea, and Senegal aimed at enhancing Least Developed Countries' (LDCs) capabilities in agricultural exports.


Dagmar Mundani to lead mergers and acquisitions at Siemens AG

On March 27, 2025, Siemens AG announced that Dagmar Mundani will lead its Mergers & Acquisitions division.


Siemens and Audi partner to transform production with virtual controllers and AI

Siemens and Audi have announced a collaboration to enhance Audi's production processes using Siemens' automation technology, virtual controllers, and AI infrastructure.


Water supply and sanitation projects advance in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea

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.


U.S. ambassador discusses business investment opportunities with Congo's finance minister

Ambassador Eugene Young, along with Deputy Chief of Mission Meghan Moore, held a meeting on March 7 with the Republic of Congo's Minister of Finance, Christian Yoka.


Demonstration at U.S. Sandton Consulate planned by Islamic Center of Africa

A demonstration is set to occur on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the U.S. Consulate in Sandton, South Africa.


Trump administration intensifies efforts against illegal immigration and visa fraud

The United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, is intensifying its efforts to enforce immigration laws.


Kazakhstan collaborates with World Bank to enhance carbon market

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).


Bank DBS Indonesia offers THR management tips ahead of Eid holidays

As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Indonesians prepare to receive Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR), an additional income that supports holiday expenses.


Ambassador Cromer extends wishes for Ramadan and Lent, continues U.S.-Gambia partnership

As the sacred months of Ramadan and Lent draw to a close, Ambassador Sharon L. Cromer has extended her best wishes to those observing these periods both in The Gambia and worldwide.


Congo hosts conference on women's role in media for International Women’s Rights Day

The U.S. Embassy in Congo and the English Club of the Embassy Journalists held a conference on March 12-13, 2025, to mark International Women’s Rights Day.


UOB opens FDI Advisory Centre in Seoul to support Korean expansion into Southeast Asia

UOB has launched its 11th Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory Centre in Seoul, aiming to assist Korean companies in expanding into the ASEAN market.


Ambassador Sullivan discusses cooperation with African Union Chairperson

Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan met with African Union Commission Chairperson H.E. Mohamud Ali Youssouf on March 27, 2025.


U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar seeks partner for 2025 Women's Entrepreneurship Program

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, seeking an organization to manage and implement the initiative.


MoneyMinded program reaches major milestone of one million participants since 2002

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

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.


U.S. promotes California wines to boost trade with Nigeria

Lagos – A trade promotion event organized by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Mission, in collaboration with the California Wine Institute, took place to connect 18 California wineries with the Nigerian business community.