Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Bangladesh begins exporting mangoes to China
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The first consignment of Bangladeshi fresh mangoes was exported to China on Wednesday. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Bangladeshi officials, as well as representatives of import and export companies from both countries, and representatives of Chinese companies in Bangladesh, attended the event. Yao said that […]
MIL-OSI China: China issues nearly 1.5 trln yuan in new local gov’t bonds in Jan.-April
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s local governments issued new bonds worth about 1.49 trillion yuan (about 207.63 billion U.S. dollars) in the first four months of 2025, data from the Ministry of Finance showed Wednesday. Of the total, special-purpose bond issuance came in at over 1.19 trillion yuan, while general-purpose […]
MIL-OSI: ThoughtSpot Accelerates Expansion in Japan, Welcomes Leading Enterprises and Deepens Strategic Partnerships
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThoughtSpot, the Agentic Analytics Platform company, today announced significant momentum in the Japanese market, highlighted by the addition of new and existing customers from a variety of industries and the expansion of key strategic partnerships. Over the past year, ThoughtSpot has supported leading […]
MIL-OSI Economics: AI in process manufacturing: From operational gains to strategic advantage
Source: Microsoft Headline: AI in process manufacturing: From operational gains to strategic advantage 80% of manufacturers are exploring AI.1 Here’s how leaders are moving from pilots to measurable impact. We see tremendous AI adoption across process manufacturing industries. The focus is shifting from experimenting with pilots to implementing AI in a way that delivers real […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Elders’ proposed acquisition of Delta raises concerns
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Elders Limited (Elders)’ (ASX:ELD) proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness (Delta) in a Statement of Issues published today. Elders and Delta supply rural merchandise such as agricultural chemicals, seed, fertiliser, animal health products and related services, such as agronomy services, through […]
MIL-OSI Security: Police 101 Call Waits Drop as Forces Boost Transparency & Speed
Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Contact Portfolio today (29 May) announces a significant step forward in policing transparency and efficiency: the publication of monthly 101 call wait time data. This initiative demonstrates the continued commitment of police forces across England and Wales to improving public contact, responsiveness, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Better investing in science and technology would free up 15 million hours of police time
Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council Additional investment in science and technology could mean an extra 41,000 hours of police time available every day across England and Wales to be reinvested in neighbourhood policing and preventing crime. Police chiefs are calling for the government to allocate circa £220 million to science and technology per […]
MIL-OSI Economics: One Year In: How the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo Is Changing the Way People Do Laundry
Source: Samsung Since debuting in February 2024, Samsung Electronics’ Bespoke AI Laundry Combo1 has sold more than 100,000 units in Korea and won 21 major awards,2 building a strong presence in the all-in-one washer-dryer market. Designed to boost convenience and make smarter use of time and space, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo is reshaping […]
MIL-OSI: Jena Acquisition Corporation II Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LAS VEGAS, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jena Acquisition Corporation II (“Jena II” or the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and trade under the ticker symbol “JENA.U” […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier calls for sound development of platform economy
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SHANGHAI, May 28 — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has underscored the importance of efforts to promote the sound development of the platform economy, and of maintaining a fair, orderly market environment. Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Thermomix pays penalties for allegedly misleading customers over NDIS endorsement
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Thermomix in Australia, has paid $79,200 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices for allegedly making false or misleading representations to consumers online, suggesting two of its household appliances were endorsed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In […]
MIL-OSI USA: Newly Declassified FBI Document Proves Fusion GPS Contractor Nellie Ohr Lied to Congress about Contributions to Crossfire Hurricane
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) failed to prosecute Fusion GPS contractor Nellie Ohr for lying to Congress about her role in advancing the FBI and DOJ’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation, according to an internal FBI […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Unleash Free Market Solutions in the Agriculture, Energy and Automotive Sectors
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Rand Paul FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 28, 2025 Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343 Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Fuel Choice and Deregulation Act of 2025. This legislation breaks down burdensome federal mandates and empowers American consumers—not Washington bureaucrats—to drive the future of energy and […]
MIL-OSI: Purpose Investments Inc. Announces May 2025 Distribution for Purpose Global Bond Fund – ETF Units
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. is pleased to announce the May 2025 distribution rate for Purpose Global Bond Fund – ETF Units. The May 2025 distribution for Purpose Global Bond Fund – ETF Units will be paid in June 2025. The following table reflects the final distribution […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to the Australasian Railways Association RailNZ 25 conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning.Thank you for the invitation to address this conference. Foreign Affairs responsibilities require us to be elsewhere today, so it is with regret that this address to you all must be delivered in this format.Let us begin by acknowledging the board members and management of the Australasian Railway Association; leaders […]
MIL-OSI: Clear Blue Technologies Announces Q1 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: OYA), the Smart Off-Grid™ Company, announces its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 (“Q1 2024”) ending March 31, 2025. A complete set of Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis (“MD&A”) has been filed at […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Weber Joins Galveston Business Leaders in Push to Preserve Pro-Growth Tax Cuts
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Randy Weber (14th District of Texas) Galveston, TX – U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) sat down with local business leaders, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Galveston-Texas City Pilots for a U.S. Camber of Commerce roundtable discussion focused on protecting hardworking Texans from looming tax hikes. […]
MIL-OSI: Talonvest Capital Raises over $112,000 for the Orange County Ronald McDonald House
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEWPORT BEACH, CA, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Talonvest Capital, Inc., a boutique commercial real estate advisory firm, participated in the 2025 Walk for Kids, the Orange County Ronald McDonald House’s largest annual fundraising event. This year’s walk helped raise over $400,000 to provide comfort, care, and support to children and […]
MIL-OSI USA: DelBene Announces 15 Community Projects for $40M in Federal FY26 Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington) Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) funding. The projects, totaling more than $40 million, include road and trail upgrades, water infrastructure projects, and public safety improvements. “The […]
MIL-OSI USA: S. 1047, Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
Source: US Congressional Budget Office S. 1047 would clarify that small businesses with associates who are convicted of falsely receiving financial assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for programs related to COVID-19 are ineligible for future financial assistance. Under current law, those people are already ineligible for future funding from the SBA. The SBA […]