Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 30, 2025

Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 30, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Blaize to Attend D.A. Davidson 1st Annual Consumer & Technology Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI), a pioneer in scalable, energy-efficient AI computing across edge to cloud, today announced it will participate in the upcoming D.A. Davidson 1st Annual Consumer & Technology Conference on June 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference will […]

MIL-OSI: Blaize to Attend D.A. Davidson 1st Annual Consumer & Technology Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZAI), a pioneer in scalable, energy-efficient AI computing across edge to cloud, today announced it will participate in the upcoming D.A. Davidson 1st Annual Consumer & Technology Conference on June 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference will […]

MIL-Evening Report: Most of Australia’s conservation efforts ignore climate risks – here are 3 fixes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yi Fei Chung, PhD Candidate in Environmental Policy, The University of Queensland Imagine replanting various native species only to have them die because the area is too hot or too dry. Or reconnecting woodland habitat only to lose large tracts to bushfire. Well, our new research suggests […]

MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Florissant
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in St. Louis County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires occurring March 14-15. Beginning Friday, May 30, SBA customer […]

MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Weslaco
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Hidalgo County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents who sustained economic losses and physical damage from severe storms and flooding occurring March 26‑28. Beginning Friday, May 30, SBA customer service […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Convenes Rapid-Response Press Conference on Chaos for Ports, Businesses as Courts Rebuke Trump‘s Ability to Impose Arbitrary Tariffs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.29.25 Cantwell Convenes Rapid-Response Press Conference on Chaos for Ports, Businesses as Courts Rebuke Trump‘s Ability to Impose Arbitrary Tariffs Port of Seattle Commissioner: “If we’re not seen as a reliable partner, it doesn’t mean that trade doesn’t continue – it just doesn’t go […]

MIL-OSI Global: Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, amid legal appeals to a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics, University of South Australia Earlier this week, a US court blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on imported goods from around 90 nations. On Wednesday (US time), the Court of International Trade ruled […]

MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Leads Colleagues in Urging Meta Halt Deployment of Companion Bots to Children
Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14) TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Lori Trahan (MA-03), member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, wrote to Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to urge immediate action to halt the deployment of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Larsen Requests Nearly $37 Million for 15 Local Projects in Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington) WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has requested $36,773,695 for 15 local projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Over $2 Million in SBA Relief Approved to Help New Jersey Rebuild After Sinkholes on Interstate 80
Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $1.8 million in federal disaster loans to support New Jersey businesses and private nonprofits (PNP) organizations affected by the sinkholes on Interstate 80 occurring Dec. 26, 2024. As of May 22, 2025, the SBA has provided over […]

MIL-OSI: Automotive Finco Corp. Files Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Automotive Finco Corp. (NEX: […]

MIL-OSI: VERAXA Biotech to Attend Key Industry Conferences to Showcase BiTAC Technology Platform
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ZURICH, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERAXA Biotech AG (“VERAXA”), an emerging leader in designing novel cancer therapies and proposed de-SPAC acquisition target of Voyager Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:VACH, “Voyager”), announced today it will be attending the upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting and BIO International Convention. At the conferences, Christoph Antz, CEO, and additional […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Terms of Reference Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector
Source: New Zealand Parliament – New Zealand’s ports (both marine and inland) and maritime sectors plays a crucial role in global trade, transportation, and economic development. The Transport and Infrastructure Committee will establish an Inquiry into the Ports and Maritime Sectors to examine the current state, challenges, and future opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Second Review of the Extended Credit Facility with Togo
Source: IMF – News in Russian May 29, 2025 Press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after meetings with the authorities of a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now.
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now. Electricity Alliance Canada proposes a new federal playbook to secure this country’s economic future. Op-ed by Electricity Alliance Canada: Vittoria Bellissimo (President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association), Francis Bradley (President and CEO, Canadian Electricity Association), Michelle Branigan (CEO, Electricity Human Resources Canada), George […]

MIL-OSI: Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share. The dividend produces an annualized rate of $0.96 per common share and is payable on June 23, 2025 to […]

MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government
Source: United States Attorneys General An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested today in northern Virginia, and will make his initial court appearance in […]

MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government
Source: US State of Vermont An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested today in northern Virginia, and will make his initial court appearance in […]

MIL-OSI: LanzaTech Advances Transformation with Leadership Changes and Cost Optimization Actions
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Chief Accounting Officer Sushmita Koyanagi promoted to Chief Financial Officer Deputy General Counsel Amanda Fuisz to assume Interim General Counsel role Cost savings and financial efficiencies drive continued advancement of commercial projects focused on producing alternative fuel from waste carbon CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) […]

MIL-OSI: Innovator ETFs® Announces Closure of ETFs
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), pioneer and provider of the largest lineup of Defined Outcome ETFs™, today announced its intention to close four ETFs. Please reference the table below for important dates surrounding the closure of each ETF. Name Ticker End ofETFOutcomePeriod TradingHalts Liquidation U.S. […]