East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

Washington DC, April 24, 2025— In 2024, East Asia and Pacific (EAP) outpaced most regions in economic growth. To sustain this momentum and generate jobs, EAP countries must navigate global uncertainty and tackle long-term challenges tied to shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. In its 2025 Regional Economic Update, the World Bank projects that growth in EAP will slow down to 4.0 percent in 2025, compared … Continue reading East Asia and Pacific: Technology, Reforms, and Cooperation Pathways to Future Prosperity

Impact Newswire06/05/202506/05/2025

Europe

Mastercard Appoints Kelly Devine as President, Europe

Devine replaces Mark Barnett who takes on new role leading the company’s global SME business. Waterloo, Belgium – Mastercard today announced the appointment of Kelly Devine as Regional President, Europe. Devine takes over from Mark Barnett who after leading Europe for five years, is assuming a new and expanded role to lead the company’s global focus on small business enterprises, a key pillar of Mastercard’s growth … Continue reading Mastercard Appoints Kelly Devine as President, Europe

Impact Newswire05/05/202505/05/2025

Asia

Thunes Raises USD 150 Million in Series D, Led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners

News – April 28, 2025 – Singapore, 28 April 2025 – Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, is proud to announce the successful raise of its $150 million Series D, the largest in its history, at a substantial valuation increase over its last round. Amid one of the most challenging capital markets environments of recent times, this milestone was achieved in record time. … Continue reading Thunes Raises USD 150 Million in Series D, Led by Apis Partners and Vitruvian Partners

Impact Newswire02/05/202502/05/2025

Europe

Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

News Release – Apr 24, 2025 – SWORDS, Ireland -(BUSINESS WIRE)- Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been featured on the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s Climate Leaders for the fifth consecutive year. Compiled in collaboration with market research company Statista, this list highlights European businesses that have achieved the greatest reductions in their emissions intensity between 2018 and 2023. “We are honored to be recognized … Continue reading Trane Technologies Named to Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders List for 5th Consecutive Year

Impact Newswire29/04/202529/04/2025

Middle East

Mastercard research highlights urgent need for UAE SMEs to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats

Press Release – Dubai, UAE; 23 April 2025: Readiness to tackle cyber threats has never been more critical to building a secure and resilient digital future for small businesses, according to Mastercard’s latest research on cybersecurity risks facing SMEs. The study was conducted across five countries worldwide among more than 5,000 small and medium business owners, including over 1,000 in the UAE. Globally, the research has … Continue reading Mastercard research highlights urgent need for UAE SMEs to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats

Impact Newswire24/04/202524/04/2025

Europe

Barclays and Brookfield enter into strategic partnership to transform the bank’s payment acceptance business

Press Release – London, 17 April 2025: Barclays (LSE: BARC) and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM), through its Financial Infrastructure strategy, today announce a long-term strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) to grow and transform Barclays’ payment acceptance business (the “Business”), previously referred to as its merchant acquiring business. Barclays and Brookfield will work to create a standalone entity over time. https://www.media.barclays.co.uk/serve/190157-4458188.mp4?dnt=1 Barclays has … Continue reading Barclays and Brookfield enter into strategic partnership to transform the bank’s payment acceptance business

Impact Newswire19/04/202519/04/2025

Global

Ericsson and Bell Canada successfully test AI-native link adaptation to boost network speed and efficiency

Press Release – OTTAWA and MONTRÉAL, April 15, 2025 — Bell Canada and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have conducted a successful field test of AI-native link adaptation – the first globally. This innovative technology uses real-time AI to dynamically adapt networks in response to changes in signal quality, interference, and other factors. The result is an enhanced user experience through increased throughput and spectral efficiency. This collaboration … Continue reading Ericsson and Bell Canada successfully test AI-native link adaptation to boost network speed and efficiency

Impact Newswire18/04/202518/04/2025

Asia

Spark and Infosys announce strategic IT collaboration

Press Release – Bengaluru, India and Auckland, New Zealand – April 16, 2025 – Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE:INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and Spark New Zealand (Spark), New Zealand’s largest telecommunications and digital services company, today announced a strategic agreement that will support the transformation of Spark’s technology delivery model through digital innovation. Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms … Continue reading Spark and Infosys announce strategic IT collaboration

Impact Newswire17/04/202517/04/2025

Global

The Business Growth Map: What to Do Next, No Matter Where You Are

No one tells you this at the beginning, but business growth doesn’t follow a straight line – it zigs, it zags, it doubles back on itself when you least expect it. Whether you’re just breaking even or bringing in your first seven figures, the question is always the same: What’s the next move? And if you don’t have that answer, you’re either spinning your wheels … Continue reading The Business Growth Map: What to Do Next, No Matter Where You Are

Impact Newswire14/04/202514/04/2025