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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released its latest Sustainable Bank Assessment (SUSBA) report, revealing that commercial banks in Africa and Latin America are falling behind their Asian …

On April 28, 2025, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed an omnibus transportation finance bill that significantly reshapes how the state invests in its transportation infrastructure. The bill, House File …

The second term of President Donald Trump is driving significant changes in the financial sector, as cryptocurrency firms and traditional banks move closer together. Crypto companies such as Circle, BitGo, …

Minister Discusses Economic Progress and Future Goals Egypt’s Finance Minister, Ahmed Kouchouk, emphasized the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its business climate. During a meeting with members of the American …

Virginia Lee argues that Trump’s economic approach suffers from a critical flaw—an attempt to maintain the dominance of the US dollar in global finance while simultaneously pushing for policies that …

On April 18-20, 2025, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its global Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF), organized a vital three-day training workshop on Climate and Disaster Risk …

Strong Loan Growth Boosts First-Quarter Earnings South Korea’s four largest financial groups—KB, Shinhan, Hana, and Woori—reported a combined first-quarter net income of 5 trillion won ($3.7 billion), setting a new …

This year marks a decade since the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While some progress has been made, many challenges remain. With less than five years until …

The financial sector in Vietnam is undergoing a shift in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), moving away from traditional deals to focus on the mandatory transfers of struggling banks and strategic …

Municipalities in low- and middle-income countries face significant challenges in securing financing for urban infrastructure projects, according to a new report from the World Bank. Despite the urgent need for …