Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier says meeting with US in-depth, candid and constructive
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A press briefing is held by the Chinese side following the China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 11, 2025. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the Chinese lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, said here on Sunday that […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s railway construction gathers pace in first four months
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The construction of China’s railway projects has accelerated in the first four months of this year, injecting new impetus into the sustained recovery and improvement of the Chinese economy, according to the country’s railway operator on Sunday. The fixed-asset investment in China’s railway sector gained 5.3 […]
MIL-OSI Economics: [Interview] Transforming the Monitor Experience: Expanding the Boundaries With Odyssey 3D
Source: Samsung “The Odyssey 3D marks the beginning of a new era of experiences.”— Taekwan Lee, Samsung Electronics 3D content has often been associated with inconvenience. Enjoying it typically required specialized equipment such as 3D glasses or head-mounted displays (HMDs). Imperfections in the delivery of 3D images caused crosstalk, potentially leading to dizziness. These […]
MIL-Evening Report: India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn’t disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Farah N. Jan, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Pennsylvania A member of the Indian Border Security Force stands guard near the India-Pakistan border. Narinder Nanu/AFP via Getty Images India and Pakistan have seen the scenario play out before: a terror attack in which Indians are […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier urges China, U.S. to extend list of cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier urges China, U.S. to extend list of cooperation GENEVA, May 11 — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng urged on Sunday China and the United States to find proper solutions to problems, and extend the list of cooperation. He, the Chinese lead person for […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier says meeting with U.S. in-depth, candid and constructive
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese vice premier says meeting with U.S. in-depth, candid and constructive GENEVA, May 11 — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said here on Sunday that the China-U.S. high-level meeting on economic and trade affairs were in-depth, candid and constructive. He, the Chinese lead person for China-U.S. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Applications open for 30 hours funded childcare expansion New data finds half a million children already benefitting from 15 hours extended childcare offer as applications open for tens of thousands more from today. Tens of thousands more working parents across England will soon see cash […]
MIL-OSI Australia: World-first solar thermal demonstrator targets net zero breakthrough for industry and agriculture
Source: 12 May 2025 An illustration of the lightweight plastic mirrors, which are a more cost-effective alternative to traditional glass-based solar thermal systems. Industry and academia are collaborating to build a world-first, cost-effective concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstrator that is set to transform Australia’s industrial heat sector by reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Using […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schakowsky Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois) CHICAGO – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Chief Deputy Whip and Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, released the following statement announcing her decision not to seek reelection to the U.S. House […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister unveils new plan to end years of uncontrolled migration
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Prime Minister unveils new plan to end years of uncontrolled migration The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people coming here earn the right to stay […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Floodway infrastructure investment protects Edgecumbe
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets A new floodway infrastructure upgrade that provides flood protection and resilience for Edgecumbe was opened today by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson.“The completion of this multi-stage project is an impressive milestone that has been undertaken over 12 years and is one of the largest flood resilience projects […]
MIL-OSI USA: NEW CAUCUS: New Bipartisan Build America Caucus Launches to Support Pro-Growth Policies
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) The new caucus brings together key lawmakers across the ideological spectrum Watershed moment for the pro-growth, abundance movement as Congress readies federal action WASHINGTON – Today, more than a dozen bipartisan members launched the bipartisan Build America Caucus, a first-of-its-kind effort in Congress to advance pro-growth policies. While […]
MIL-OSI USA: PHOTO RELEASE: Harder Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind Renewable Fuels Terminal at the Port of Stockton
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) First MOTEMS-compliant terminal built in California in nearly 30 years Expands safety, efficiency, and supports clean air goals STOCKTON – Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) joined local, state, and federal leaders at the Port of Stockton to unveil a historic new renewable fuels terminal. Developed by […]
MIL-OSI USA: RELEASE: Harder Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cut Child Care Costs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) 3 in 5 California parents live in a child care desert California ranks in the top 5 states with highest child care costs WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09), a dad of two young daughters, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Iran and Uzbekistan Sign Four Documents on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, May 11 (Xinhua) — Iran and Uzbekistan signed four documents in Tehran on Sunday to expand bilateral cooperation, Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported. According to […]
MIL-OSI: LIS Technologies Inc. Announces Platinum Sponsorship of Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2025 Conference with CEO Christo Liebenberg and Co-CTO Viktor Chikan to Lead Presentations
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Oak Ridge, Tennessee, May 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LIS Technologies Inc. (“LIST” or “the Company”), a proprietary developer of advanced laser technology and the only USA-origin and patented laser uranium enrichment company, today announced that it is a Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2025, to be […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s railway construction has been highly efficient in the first four months
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) — China’s railway projects saw strong progress in the first four months of this year, giving new impetus to the steady recovery and […]
MIL-OSI Global: Pope Leo XIV’s recent predecessors at the Vatican defended migrants. Will he do the same?
Source: The Conversation – France – By Speranta Dumitru, Maitre de Conférences, Université Paris Cité Political language is sometimes used to describe the orientations of the Vatican. When the late Pope Francis defended migrants, it was suggested that he was a “left-wing” pope. Today, people are wondering whether Pope Leo XIV will adopt a “progressive” […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CE begins Qatar visit
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive John Lee met Qatar’s leaders and government officials and learnt about the latest developments of the country’s sovereign wealth fund on the first day of a visit to Qatar. Leading a business delegation comprising representatives from Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises, Mr Lee in the morning, met respectively […]
MIL-OSI Africa: 2025 Child Protection Month: Let’s root out child abuse together
Source: South Africa News Agency The Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched a nationwide child protection programme to combat child abuse, following alarming statistics revealing that more than 26 000 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported in the 2024/25 financial year. DSD Minister Sisisi Tolashe launched the 2025 Child Protection Month and […]