Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Brisbane’s Olympic Boom: Why Thousands of Kiwis Are Making the Move to the Sunshine State
Source: Robert Walters Migration Surge: 42% of New Zealanders are planning to move to Australia, with Brisbane a top destination. Key Motivators for Relocation: Better salaries (48%), improved job prospects (22%), and more affordable living (13%). Brisbane’s Growth: The city was voted Australia’s happiest city in 2024 and is already one of the fastest-growing urban […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: BusinessNZ – Regulatory roadblock to be removed
Source: BusinessNZ Swift action to remove a regulatory roadblock in the way of medical innovation, global events and tourism has been applauded by BusinessNZ. A ‘nonsensical’ ruling by Medsafe effectively prevents major international medical conferences from being held in New Zealand because displaying new products or sharing the latest research with medics in trade shows is […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK researchers access more quantum and space Horizon funding
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release UK researchers access more quantum and space Horizon funding EU Commissioner visits London as UK researchers and businesses get access to more Horizon Europe funding calls for quantum and space research Minister for EU Relations today welcomes EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič ahead of his […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Events – REPORTERS FACING MULTIPLE CHALLENGES COVERING THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY – AUT
Source: Auckland University of Technology (AUT) The challenges faced by journalists covering the climate emergency will be at the heart of a public symposium at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) next month. The symposium, titled Framing the Emergency: Climate Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, will explore how journalists report on the climate crisis, what more […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers
Source: The White House class=”has-text-align-left”>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. America’s truck drivers are essential to the strength of our economy, the security of our Nation, and the livelihoods of the American people. Every […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Enforces Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers
Source: The White House ENFORCING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR SAFETY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to keep American families safe on the road by ensuring anyone behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle is properly qualified and proficient in English. The Order directs the Secretary of Transportation to rescind guidance that watered […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Budget 2025: The Growth Budget
Source: New Zealand Government Tēna koutou kātoa. Greetings everyone. Can I thank you Malcolm for that kind introduction and thank everyone who has taken the time to be here today. My special thanks go to our hosts Metco Engineering and the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce.Let me also acknowledge my colleagues who join us today […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Statement by Minister Todd McClay following the March 2025 Pastoral Sector Group meeting
Source: New Zealand Government The Pastoral Sector Group (PSG) has held its first meeting, discussing farm emissions.The group consists of Agriculture, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts, and Chairs and CEOs from: Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, Dairy NZ, Deer Industry New Zealand, Federated […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Miller-Meeks Bill to Boost Domestic Manufacturing
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives tonight passed the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act, introduced by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA). The bipartisan legislation directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing more critical infrastructure goods […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Sex offenders to be stripped of refugee protections
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Sex offenders to be stripped of refugee protections Foreign nationals who commit sex offences will be excluded from asylum protections in the UK as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. Tougher border security measures will keep British streets safer, with foreign sex […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Mullin Speaks to Edmond Chamber of Commerce, Holds Q&A
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator MarkWayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) spoke with the Edmond Chamber of Commerce on a range of topics including the importance of business owners being involved in their communities and President Trump standing up to the rest of the world in defense of the American worker. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Heineken’s campaigns unite tradition, sport, and social experience, reveals GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Heineken’s campaigns unite tradition, sport, and social experience, reveals GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals Heineken’s YouTube advertising campaigns during Q1 2025 (January to March) have illustrated a deliberate effort to integrate the brand into various facets of consumer life through targeted messaging and diverse thematic approaches. The “Pub Succession” campaign leverages cultural heritage […]
MIL-OSI Economics: US aspiration thrombectomy market sees rapid growth in recent years, says GlobalData
Source: GlobalData US aspiration thrombectomy market sees rapid growth in recent years, says GlobalData Posted in Medical Devices Acute ischemic strokes afflict millions of people across the world every year, and the incidence of this life-threatening medical event continues to rise, driven by higher rates of hypertension and other comorbidities. The clots and debris that […]
MIL-OSI: CVR Energy Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) First quarter net loss attributable to CVR Energy stockholders of $123 million; EBITDA loss of $61 million; adjusted EBITDA of $24 million First quarter loss per diluted share of $1.22 and adjusted loss per diluted share of 58 cents CVR Energy will not pay a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2025 […]
MIL-Evening Report: New survey shows business outlook is weakening and uncertainty rising as the trade war bites
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Simon, Adjunct Fellow in Economics, Macquarie University Vivid Brands/Shutterstock Uncertainty is everywhere these days. There is even uncertainty about the uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, noted in the minutes from its April 1 meeting: The most significant development in the period leading up […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sorensen Announces Nearly $1 Million for Monmouth College to Grow STEM Workforce Pipeline
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the recent announcement of a $999,764 federal grant awarded to Monmouth College to fund scholarships for low-income students interested in pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree. The funding will help prepare students for careers in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pettersen Leads CO Democratic Delegation in Calling on President Trump to Fund Head Start Amid Child Care Crisis
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brittany Pettersen (Colorado 7th District) WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led the Colorado Democratic Congressional Delegation in a letter urging President Trump to fully fund Head Start in the upcoming budget. The letter follows alarming reports that the Trump administration is considering a proposal to eliminate funding […]
MIL-OSI: RBB Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2025 Earnings
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB) and its subsidiaries, Royal Business Bank (the “Bank”) and RBB Asset Management Company (“RAM”), collectively referred to herein as the “Company,” announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income totaled $2.3 million, or $0.13 diluted earnings per […]
MIL-OSI: Two Senior Executives Join the Diginex Team to Drive Sustainable Finance Initiatives and strategic M&A
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LONDON, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diginex Limited (“Diginex”) (NASDAQ: DGNX), a leading impact technology company focused on solving pressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, is thrilled to announce the appointment of two senior executives to the Diginex team. This builds off recent news of strategic alliances signed with Russell […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Forecast for Housing Activity Revised Slightly in April Outlook
Source: Fannie Mae WASHINGTON, DC – Single-family home sales are expected to close 2025 at 4.86 million units, and new single-family construction is expected to total approximately 964,000 units this year, according to the April 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook from the Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. Revisions to the housing […]