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Chair calls for innovative approaches in agriculture talks ahead of MC14

The Chair of the Committee on Agriculture has called for innovative approaches to advance discussions on agriculture talks.


Morgan Stanley introduces NHPAF to offer private equity access to individual investors

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced the debut of the North Haven Private Assets Fund (NHPAF).


U.S. supports Papua New Guinea's maritime readiness with Lombrum Naval Base projects

The United States is strengthening its maritime collaboration with Papua New Guinea (PNG) with the construction of two pivotal facilities at the Lombrum Naval Base.


FFSR Initiative plans meetings to tackle fossil fuel subsidies in 2025

Ambassador Clare Kelly from New Zealand, who serves as the coordinator for the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) Initiative, provided insights into the outcomes of an informal planning meeting held in March.


U.S. Embassy in Libya seeks proposals for media and event management services

The U.S. Embassy to Libya has issued a request for quotations (RFQ) for services related to content creation and event management within Libya.


UBS reports strong Q1 results with significant asset gains

UBS has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a profit before tax (PBT) of USD 2.1 billion and an underlying PBT of USD 2.6 billion.


JPMorganChase pledges $14.5 million to boost access to financial benefits

JPMorganChase has pledged $14.5 million towards fostering innovations in workplace and public benefits programs.


Two World Bank financial aids to boost land and forest management in Benin

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved two financial supports amounting to $180.7 million aimed at improving land tenure security and enhancing integrated forest management in Benin.


Siemens acquires Wevolver to enhance electronics intelligence and Supplyframe portfolio

Siemens announced the acquisition of Wevolver to enhance its global electronics intelligence and expand the Supplyframe portfolio.


Francophone countries reflect on trade priorities ahead of WTO Ministerial Conference

Organized by the WTO Secretariat and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) at the request of francophone countries, the meeting titled "En route vers la 14ème Conférence Ministérielle de l’OMC" aimed to generate ideas for...


U.S. Embassy Colombo issues May Day advisory for potential processions

On May 1, 2025, Sri Lanka will recognize International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day.


U.S. Mission Greece alerts citizens to demonstrations and transport strike on May 1

The U.S. Mission in Greece has issued an alert for U.S. citizens regarding planned demonstrations and a transportation strike scheduled for May 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day holiday in Greece.


Samsung Electronics posts record revenue for Q1 2025 driven by Galaxy S25 sales

Samsung Electronics has released its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.


Microsoft's third quarter driven by cloud and AI growth

Microsoft has reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending March 31.


March 2025 data shows slight rise in U.S. personal income and expenditures

Personal income in March 2025 saw an increase of $116.8 billion, growing at a monthly rate of 0.5 percent, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.


Sustainable investing interests shown to remain strong among global investors

According to a recent survey conducted by Morgan Stanley's Institute for Sustainable Investing, a significant number of individual investors remain strongly interested in sustainable investing practices.


U.S. Embassy announces remote service event in Iloilo on May 8

U.S. Embassy Manila and the U.S. Consular Agency Cebu have announced additional details about a remote service event in Iloilo, scheduled for May 8, 2025.


UOB partners with Accenture to transform customer experience with AI technology

UOB and Accenture have entered into a strategic partnership to apply advanced technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), in transforming customer experiences over the next three years.


U.S. Embassy in Colombia alerts citizens to May 1 demonstrations

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has issued a statement regarding the monitoring of nationwide marches and demonstrations scheduled for May 1, 2025.


UBS outlines challenges and strategies in Q1 2025 financial results

Zurich, April 30, 2025 – UBS Group AG has released its financial performance report for the first quarter of 2025.