World Bank approves $68 mln cross-border bank lifeline for remote Pacific Islands
The World Bank's board has approved a $68 million programme to prevent Pacific Island nations from being cut off from the ...
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China enters the Pacific as Australian Banks prepare to exit
With the potential exit of Australian and New Zealand banks from Pacific Islands countries, China may seize upon this as a ...
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise as investors await Federal Reserve's rate decision
Asian investors will look toward key economic data from Japan and the Indonesian central bank's rate decision on Wednesday.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed ahead of Fed rate verdict
Pacific equity markets were mostly in red as investors geared up for highly anticipated monetary policy decisions from Japan ...
1.2 billion young people will need a job in the next 10 years. The World Bank is trying to help them find one
World Bank president Ajay Banga is in Australia to secure funding for sustainable economic development and critical ...
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Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt
In response to China’s moves, the United States’ Indo-Pacific Strategy, Australia’s Pacific Step-Up initiative ... using a ...
Columbia Banking: A 6% Yield Opportunity With Regional Brand Strength In Pacific Northwest (Downgrade)
Columbia Banking System, parent of Umpqua Bank, offers a 6% dividend yield with potential for growth in loans and small ...
It’s a big deal if Australia and the Pacific are chosen to host UN climate talks. Here’s why
Australia and the Pacific are now tipped to be hosts of the 2026 global climate talks. That brings opportunity – and scrutiny ...
La Nina, if it appears, will likely be brief, Australia's weather bureau says
Conditions in the Pacific Ocean have become more La Nina-like in recent weeks, but if the weather pattern does form, it is ...
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Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia
For me, this moment marks the culmination of a journey that began over a year ago—when I first started at the World Bank and promised to visit every region where we operate. It’s a journey that has ...
Fiji tops US to reach Pacific Nations Cup final
Fiji has stretched its Pacific Nations Cup rugby defense to the final after topping the United States by a hard-fought 22-3 ...
World Bank approves $68 mn cross-border bank lifeline for Pacific Islands
The World Bank's board has approved a $68 million programme to prevent Pacific Island nations from being cut off from the ...