Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: REP. HILL’S BILL TO PRESERVE MORE OF ARKANSAS’S NATURAL BEAUTY PASSES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. French Hill’s (AR-02) bill, H.R. 1612, the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act, to expand the Flatside Wilderness Area in central Arkansas by approximately 2,200 acres, passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote. Rep. Hill’s bill designates an additional 2,200 […]
MIL-OSI China: China to adjust tariffs on imported US products on Wednesday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China will adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products from 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday. China will modify accordingly the application of the additional ad valorem rate of duty on articles of the United States set forth in […]
MIL-OSI China: China to adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products on Wednesday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China to adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products on Wednesday BEIJING, May 13 — China will adjust tariffs on imported U.S. products from 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday. China will modify accordingly the application of the additional […]
MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Tariffs on All Fronts: President Trump Lacks the Authority to Impose Tariffs
Source: US State of California Department of Justice Files brief in support of states rocked by tariffs across the country OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today filed an amicus brief in Oregon v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump’s illegal imposition of so called “emergency” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese premier meets Brazilian president
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang met […]
MIL-OSI China: Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Full Text: President Xi’s keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum BEIJING, May 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the […]
MIL-OSI Global: As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Bethany Bradley, Professor of Biogeography and Spatial Ecology, UMass Amherst Salt marshes protect shorelines, but they’re already struggling to survive sea-level rise. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s no secret that warming temperatures, wildfires and flash floods are increasingly affecting lives across the United States. With the U.S. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Shortsighted ‘America First’ Policy Will Accelerate US Decline: Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, May 13 /Xinhua/ — The U.S. administration’s short-sighted “America First” policy will not only fail to achieve its stated goal of “making America great again,” but will also lead the country into stagflation […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights $91 million in revenue; $68 million in funds from operations ($0.42/share) (1)(3); $44 million in dividends paid ($0.27/share)(2); 10,635 bbls/d of […]
MIL-OSI: Peyto Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto” or the “Company”) is pleased to report operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Q1 2025 Highlights: Peyto reported $225.2 million in funds from operations1,2 (“FFO”), or $1.12/diluted share, and generated $120.2 million of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bold science reforms to fuel economic growth
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is moving swiftly to implement the most significant science reforms in three decades, with three new public research organisations to be formed by 1 July, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti announced today.“These reforms are about unlocking the full potential of science to […]
MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank strengthens strategic partnership with South African suppliers
Source: African Development Bank Group The African Development Bank Group’s Regional Development and Business Delivery Office for Southern Africa last week brought together more than 30 key service providers to strengthen collaboration and showcase business opportunities across the continent at its annual Strategic Partners Breakfast Meeting. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank Group Strengthens Capacity on Environmental and Social Safeguards’ Implementation in The Gambia
Source: African Development Bank Group “What if it was me, my mother, sister, or uncle? Would I accept it?” This powerful question resonated with 50 participants who attended a comprehensive training workshop organized by the African Development Bank on the application of the Integrated Safeguards System in Banjul, The Gambia, 5 – 9 May 2025. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Benin: African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Benin sign €15 million guarantee facility to improve trade finance and support businesses
Source: African Development Bank Group On Monday 12 May in Cotonou, the African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Benin (BOA-Benin) signed a €15 million guarantee agreement to strengthen the Bank of Africa’s trade finance activities in Benin and support Beninese businesses. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Economics: Jobop: How digitization of temporary work can enhance human capital in Africa
Source: African Development Bank Group Africa urgently needs to unlock the full potential of its human capital in order to drive economic growth across the continent. This issue will be high on the agenda of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank, to be held from 26 to 30 May 2025 in Abidjan on […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – Largest number ever of around 200 Japanese companies to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Business Expo & Conference
SOURCE: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Seeking opportunities in African markets with diverse business contents TOKYO, Japan, May 13, 2025 – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO; Chairman and CEO: ISHIGURO Norihiko; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) (www.JETRO.go.jp) is pleased to announce that it will host the TICAD Business Expo & Conference from 20 to 22 August 2025, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: STATEMENT: CanREA eager to work with new federal Cabinet to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: STATEMENT: CanREA eager to work with new federal Cabinet to advance wind energy, solar energy and energy storage CanREA ready to help Canada’s newly appointed Ministers deliver on key election promises that will advance clean-energy initiatives nationwide. Ottawa, Ontario, May 13, 2025—The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Canada’s new […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Socio-economic consequences of the new ‘EU ETS 2’ emissions-trading system – E-000578/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission and the Member States are working towards the timely implementation of the new Emissions Trading System for buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2), which was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in 2023. This includes regular technical level discussions and exchanges at the political level with all […]
MIL-OSI Europe: EIB takes part in World Circular Economy Forum 2025 in Brazil to foster competitiveness and sustainable growth
Source: European Investment Bank EIB to participate in more than 10 sessions at WCEF 2025 from 13-16 May 2025 to discuss circular economy advances EIB financing for circular economy grows to record €1.4 billion in 2024 EIB lending to circular economy projects amounts to €5.1 billion over the past five years The European Investment Bank […]