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Dumai expands clean water access through World Bank-supported project
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 12, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
ING has reported progress on its €1.1 billion share buyback programme, which was first announced on October 30, 2025.
Yuanta Financial Holding recognized again for ESG leadership at CommonWealth CSR awards
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Yuanta Financial Holding Company (FHC) has been recognized for its ongoing commitment to sustainable governance and climate action, earning third place in the Large Enterprises – Financial Industry category at the 2025 CommonWealth CSR Sustainable...
World Bank funds $430 million program for renewable energy expansion in Tunisia
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
U.S. citizens traveling in Belgium are being advised of major disruptions to air travel and public transportation expected in the coming weeks.
UK consumer confidence falls as households cut back before Autumn Budget
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Consumer spending in the UK declined in October as confidence in both personal finances and the wider economy weakened ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to Barclays’ latest Consumer Spend report.
Barclays appoints Jean-François Mastrangelo as head of markets for Asia Pacific
By Globe Banner | Nov 11, 2025
Barclays has named Jean-François Mastrangelo as the new Head of Markets for Asia Pacific.