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Nordea signs major deal for CO2 capture with Norwegian firm

Nordea has announced a significant agreement for carbon removal with Inherit Carbon Solutions, a Norwegian company.


U.S. Embassy in Niamey seeks bids for electrical replacement project

The U.S. Embassy in Niamey is requesting quotations from qualified companies for a project to replace a broken breaker and associated spare parts.


U.S. reaffirms stance on gender ideology at UN side event

The United States government has reiterated its commitment to defending women's rights in spaces where they have historically been marginalized.


IMF concludes fact-finding mission in Lebanon amid ongoing economic challenges

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, visited Beirut from March 10 to 13, 2025.


U.S. Embassy Banjul seeks forklift maintenance proposals

The U.S. Embassy in Banjul is inviting technical proposals and cost estimates for the maintenance and repair of GSO/Motor Pool forklifts.


UBS announces redemption of EUR 2 billion senior notes due 2026

Zurich, 13 March 2025 – UBS has announced plans to redeem the entire outstanding amount of its EUR 2 billion 3.250 percent Fixed Rate Reset Senior Callable Notes.


Standard Chartered completes adaptation finance deal with Jinko Solar

Standard Chartered has announced the completion of its first adaptation finance deal for a corporate client, following the release of its Guide for Adaptation and Resilience Finance.


Unified Industrial and Boustead Projects launch Pan-Asian logistics platform

Unified Industrial (UI) and Boustead Projects Limited (BPL), a part of Boustead Singapore Limited, have announced the creation of UIB, a Pan-Asian logistics real estate platform.


University partners with Siemens for River Thames-powered heat pump

The University of East London (UEL) has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Siemens to develop a water source heat pump in the River Thames.


Trump declares March 2025 as Irish-American Heritage Month

Irish Americans have played a significant role in shaping the United States, as highlighted in President Donald J. Trump's proclamation for Irish-American Heritage Month 2025.


Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program opens applications for Albanian academics

The United States Embassy in Tirana has announced the opening of applications for the 2026-2027 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.


March 11, 2025: What happened in crypto today?

From Bitcoin to Solana: Here’s how major cryptocurrencies moved today – March 11, 2025.


Dentsu CEO: Cannes partnership about 'creating synergies that benefit clients, employees, and shareholders'

Hiroshi Igarashi, President and Global CEO of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu Group Inc., said the company’s partnership with Cannes Lions 2025 is an example of partnerships that "create synergies" with Dentsu's clients, employees, and shareholders.


U.S. Embassy invites applications for Fulbright TEA Program for Bangladeshi teachers

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the opening of applications for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program.


U.S. Embassy calls for Fulbright TEA Program applications from Bangladeshi teachers

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the call for applications for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) Program.


U.S. Embassy opens Fulbright Foreign Student Program applications for 2026-2027

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka has announced the opening of applications for the 2026-2027 Fulbright Foreign Student Program.


WTO releases reports for Australia's trade policy review

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents pertaining to the Trade Policy Review of Australia.


World Bank urges reforms in Europe & Central Asia to achieve high-income status

The World Bank has released a report emphasizing the need for middle-income countries in Europe and Central Asia to adopt robust technology, foster innovation, improve education, and enhance energy efficiency to reach high-income status.


WTO Goods Trade Barometer stable but warns of potential future impacts

The World Trade Organization's Goods Trade Barometer has maintained a steady reading at the beginning of 2025, with an index value of 102.8.


Egypt strives to boost women's workforce participation amid persistent challenges

Women in Egypt constitute nearly half of the population, yet their participation in the workforce remains limited.