Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 5, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Robinson Research Institute awarded $71 million to host advanced technology platform – Vic
Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Robinson Research Institute, a pioneer in high-temperature superconductivity (HTS) research, has received funding of $71million towards setting up and hosting an advanced technology platform in Future Magnetic and Materials Technologies. The funding for the advanced technology platform was announced by Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Shane Reti […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bupa under scrutiny for tax practices as workers face cuts – E tū
Source: Etu Union A new report from E tū and international tax watchdog CICTAR has raised serious questions about whether aged care giant Bupa is shifting profits offshore to avoid paying its fair share of tax in Aotearoa. E tū is calling for urgent reform and transparency in aged residential care funding, following the revelations […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom statement on selection of new UC President
Source: US State of California 2 May 2, 2025 SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the University of California Board of Regents named James Milliken the new president of the University of California: “California’s future depends on the strength of our institutions, and few are more vital than the University […]
MIL-OSI Video: 3D-Printed Railway Station & 6 Manufacturing Myths | WEF | Top Stories Week
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements) This week’s top stories of the week include: 0:15 Platform boots workplace inclusivity — Inclusively rounds up what potential employers can offer them from reasonable adjustments to assistive technologies. Employees can log in anonymously and state their disabilities and needs for support or resources. 3:40 Japan 3D-printed this railway […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Luis de Guindos: Interview with Die Presse
Source: European Central Bank Interview with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, conducted by Jakob Zirm on 28 April 2025 3 May 2025 Die Presse: Since June 2024 the ECB has already cut interest rates seven times. How long will this period of interest rate cuts last? Luis de Guindos: This will depend on […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVEX 2025 Highlights Investment Potential of M&E Startups; working on dedicated angel network for M&E
Source: Government of India WAVEX 2025 Highlights Investment Potential of M&E Startups; working on dedicated angel network for M&E30 startups were given one-on-one pitching opportunities at WAVES Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 2:15PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 4 May 2025 WAVEX 2025, the flagship startup initiative under the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) being […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Safeguard your credibility, define your boundaries, communicate honestly – WAVES Panel Advises the Influencers in Social Media
Source: Government of India Safeguard your credibility, define your boundaries, communicate honestly – WAVES Panel Advises the Influencers in Social MediaWAVES 2025 Outlines Best Practices for Social Media Advertising for Influencers Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 1:39PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 4 May 2025 A dedicated breakout session on Best Practices for Social Media […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister of State Dr. L Murugan Launches Key Knowledge Reports on Media and Entertainment Sector at WAVES 2025; highlights India’s Rise as a Global Creative Powerhouse
Source: Government of India Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 1:50PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 4 May 2025 Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L Murugan released five significant Reports that collectively present a comprehensive overview of India’s dynamic and rapidly evolving media and entertainment ecosystem, at the ongoing […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to attend ADB’s Annual Meeting in Milan, Italy, from 4th to 7th May 2025
Source: Government of India Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to attend ADB’s Annual Meeting in Milan, Italy, from 4th to 7th May 2025The Union Finance Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with Finance Ministers of Italy, Japan, and Bhutan as well as heads of other international organisations, besides meeting global […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: APEDA mulls Export Growth Strategy for Agri and Processed Foods, calls stakeholders for a Chintan Shivir
Source: Government of India APEDA mulls Export Growth Strategy for Agri and Processed Foods, calls stakeholders for a Chintan ShivirGovt committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food products: Shri Sunil Barthwal, Secretary Department of Commerce Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 1:20PM by PIB Delhi Government is committed […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Strengthening India-Belgium Partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal Meets Belgian Minister of Foreign Trade Mr. Theo Francken and Minister-President of Flanders Mr. Matthias Diependaele
Source: Government of India Posted On: 04 MAY 2025 7:55PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a productive meeting in Brussels on 2nd May 2025 with Belgian Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade Mr. Theo Francken and Minister-President of the Flanders region Mr. Matthias Diependaele to strengthen the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES 2025: A People’s Movement that Empowers Every Creator to be a Star
Source: Government of India WAVES 2025: A People’s Movement that Empowers Every Creator to be a StarWAVES Bazaar a resounding success; records business transactions worth more than Rs. 1328 crores with 3000+ B2B Meetings in 3 days; Govt of Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 8000 crores in M&E Sector Member Nations adopt WAVES Declaration at […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Mandatory information standard for toppling furniture to reduce accidents and deaths
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development Furniture suppliers are now required to provide safety warnings to consumers about the dangers of toppling furniture after the mandatory information standard for toppling furniture came into effect on 4 May 2025. Since the year 2000 at least 28 people, including 17 children under five, have died in Australia […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Advanced Technology Science Platform announced
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment MBIE (2) The multidisciplinary Paihau—Robinson Research Institute will host the platform, leveraging its world-leading expertise in superconductors, magnets and materials technologies. The platform will increase jobs in advanced tech in New Zealand, and create innovations that will benefit many sectors from space to fusion energy, quantum computing, aviation, medical […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New air ambulance helicopter for Auckland and Northland
Source: New Zealand Government A new air ambulance helicopter commissioned today will significantly enhance emergency medical response capabilities across Auckland and Northland, Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello and ACC Minister Scott Simpson announced today.“This state-of-the-art helicopter represents a major advancement in aeromedical service delivery, and we are pleased to see it become operational in […]
MIL-OSI Australia: NBN Co Board Chair appointment
Source: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Kevin Russell as Chair of the NBN Co Limited Board (the Board), commencing from 1 April 2025. Mr Russell has been serving as interim Chair of the Board since 1 January 2025, following the conclusion of Ms Kate McKenzie’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: FAYETTE COUNTY – Shapiro Administration to Highlight Proposed Investments to Improve Maternal Health and Support Rural Health Care Workforce During Visit to Uniontown Hospital’s New, Reopened Maternity Unit
Source: US State of Pennsylvania May 05, 2025 – Uniontown, PA ADVISORY – FAYETTE COUNTY – Shapiro Administration to Highlight Proposed Investments to Improve Maternal Health and Support Rural Health Care Workforce During Visit to Uniontown Hospital’s New, Reopened Maternity Unit Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh will join leaders from West Virginia […]
MIL-Evening Report: We talk a lot about being ‘resilient’. But what does it actually mean?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter McEvoy, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University Kinga Howard/Unsplash In a world with political polarisation, war, extreme weather events and increasing costs of living, we need to be able to cope as individuals and communities. Our capacity to cope with very real stressors in our lives […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Restitution Session: Mapping Study of Women Business Associations in Africa
Source: African Development Bank Group What: Workshop presenting findings of the African Development Bank’s Mapping Study of Women’s Business Associations in Africa Who: The African Development Bank’s Civil Society and Community Engagement Division, in collaboration with its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) initiative MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI CONDEMNS REPUBLICAN EFFORT TO REPEAL CALIFORNIA’S CLEAN AIR ACT WAIVERS
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, released the following statement rebuking House Republicans’ effort to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act waivers for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Cars II, […]