Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 19, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government to set new ten-year budgets for R&D funding
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government to set new ten-year budgets for R&D funding New criteria to give certainty to world-class research organisations, helping to attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy. New plans unveiled to support long-term, ten-year funding for certain R&D activities Change will provide long-term […]
MIL-OSI Russia: On May 19, Mikhail Mishustin will visit the Lomonosov cluster of the Moscow State University Innovative Scientific and Technological Center Vorobyovy Gory
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. On May 19, Mikhail Mishustin will visit the Lomonosov cluster of the Moscow State University Vorobyovy Gory Innovative Scientific and Technological Center, where he will hold a meeting of the Government Commission on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Assisting Arkansans Where They Are
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2 strong>LITTLE ROCK– In coordination with the state of Arkansas, FEMA Individual Assistance teams will offer face-to-face help for residents of the nine Arkansas counties affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes.Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may […]
MIL-Evening Report: AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milica Stilinovic, PhD Candidate, School of Media and Communications; Managing Editor, Policy & Internet journal, University of Sydney cybermagician/Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) might not have been created to enable new forms of sexual violence such as deepfake pornography. But that has been an unfortunate byproduct of the […]
MIL-Evening Report: Something borrowed, something blue? Why the reign of the traditional wedding dress may be over
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jye Marshall, Lecturer, Fashion Design, School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology Wedding Rebellion Workshop, London Ellie Cooper/unsplash The family and friends are all gathered, wedding bells are ringing, and the bride walks down the aisle in her beautiful bubblegum pink wedding dress. Twenty years […]
MIL-OSI: ONFA Fintech USA Partners with Metti Capital Funding to Accelerate Blockchain Banking and DeFi Expansion
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ONFA FINTECH USA, a subsidiary of METTITECH GROUP HOLDINGS, has signed a strategic agreement backed by Metti Capital Funding to expand its blockchain-based digital banking platform. This strategic move aims to strengthen ONFA’s technological capabilities and accelerate its growth in the global decentralized finance […]
MIL-OSI: Monexis Unveils Next-Generation Trading Platform, Pairing Tailored Strategies with Global Market Access
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Monexis today announced the official launch of its revamped multi-asset trading platform, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering bespoke strategies, real-time analytics, and round-the-clock support to traders on every continent. Built around the principle that “one strategy never fits all,” Monexis empowers clients to […]
MIL-OSI Russia: How Digital Solutions Are Changing the Museum World
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 18 (Xinhua) — The number of visits to China’s museums last year exceeded 1.4 billion, hitting a new all-time high, according to the National Cultural […]
MIL-OSI: Nimanode: Powering the First No-Code AI Agent Platform Built on XRP Ledger
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LEEDS, United Kingdom, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nimanode, a first-of-its-kind AI automation platform has announced their project kickoff by emphasising they will be building on the XRP Ledger. As a platform designed to power a new era of autonomous AI agents on-chain, the project is already drawing strong early interest […]
MIL-OSI China: China sees satellite navigation industry output growth in 2024
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, May 18 — The total output value of China’s satellite navigation and positioning service industry reached 575.8 billion yuan (about 79.9 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, up 7.39 percent year on year, according to a white paper published Sunday. This year’s white paper on the […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Tencent to boost investment in AI, global operations
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 GUANGZHOU, May 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese internet giant Tencent has announced plans to boost investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and further expand its overseas operations, the company […]
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Unveils Hybrid Consensus Architecture Ahead of Nova App Mining Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris is officially unveiling its advanced hybrid consensus architecture, purpose-built to support fast, decentralized applications with user-integrated mining and sub-2-second finality. This system will serve as the backbone for the upcoming launch of the Nova App, which enables everyday users to mine BTC-S […]
MIL-OSI: Best Anti-Snoring Device 2025: AirSnore Mouthpiece & Drops Review for Sleep Apnea & Deprivation Relief
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Glasgow, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction Consistent, uninterrupted sleep is critical to maintaining sharp focus, stable mood, and long-term health. Yet millions of adults struggle with nightly snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnea — often without realizing just how much it robs them of quality rest. Snoring isn’t just a […]
MIL-OSI: Best Credit Repair & Score Boost 2025: The Credit People Review For Fast Credit Fix & Financial Improvement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Salt Lake City, Utah, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Introduction: Credit Score Woes in 2025 & The Rise of Credit Repair In today’s economic landscape, your credit score is more than just a number—it’s a financial passport. Whether you’re applying for a home loan, refinancing your car, or qualifying for a […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by FS at Family Education and Legacy Forum 2025 (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at Family Education and Legacy Forum 2025 today (May 17): Yanice (Chair of the Family Education and Legacy Forum 2025, Ms Yanice Mak), Enoch (Vice President of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Hong Kong […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Civil service volunteers visit elderly activity centre (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) Volunteer Team and the Digital Policy Office Volunteer Team today (May 17) visited an elderly activity centre in To Kwa Wan, and assisted the elderly to learn how to use smartphones and mobile applications. They also had fun from gerontechnology through […]
MIL-OSI Global: AI-driven motion capture is transforming sports and exercise science
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Habib Noorbhai, Professor (Health & Sports Science), University of Johannesburg In sport, the margin between success and failure is often measured in milliseconds. It could be a cricketer adjusting their foot positioning, a runner refining their sprint start or a footballer perfecting their passing. This is where motion […]
Outlook for Nifty remains bullish, adopt buy-on-dips strategy: analysts
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian equity benchmarks took a breather from their recent rally last week, with the Nifty ending just above the psychological 25,000 mark. Despite this pause, momentum indicators suggest a bullish setup going into the coming week, according to market analysts. While the headline indices showed […]
MIL-OSI China: SCIO hosts media tour on robotics development
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China SCIO | May 18, 2025 . The State Council Information Office (SCIO) hosted a group of journalists from foreign media outlets on Friday for a tour on China’s cutting-edge robotics industry, offering them a firsthand look at the country’s rapid development in humanoid and applied […]
MIL-OSI China: Tencent to boost AI, global expansion investments
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News People watch a robot demonstration at the booth of Intel during the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province on Sept. 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Liang Xu) Chinese internet giant Tencent has vowed to ramp up all-round AI investments and further expand its overseas […]