Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Green’s fiscal strategy opportunity to debate new thinking on public investment – Better Taxes
Source: Better Taxes for a Better Future The Better Taxes for a Better Future campaign welcomes the recognition in the Green Party’s Fiscal Strategy of the importance of government capability in building an economy and society that delivers what our communities need. Its fiscal strategy is a significant contribution towards moving thinking on from the […]
MIL-OSI China: G7 summit kicks off with emerging disagreements among leaders
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the first day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Monday with emerging disagreements. According to CNN, U.S. President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for de-escalation […]
MIL-OSI China: China-Central Asia Summit to draw new blueprint for future cooperation: spokesperson
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China-Central Asia Summit to draw new blueprint for future cooperation: spokesperson BEIJING, June 16 — At the upcoming Second China-Central Asia Summit to be held later this week, heads of state will jointly draw a new blueprint for future cooperation, open up new space for Belt […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: University Research – Climate change linked to dangerous sleep apnea – Flinders
Source: Flinders University Sleep apnea will become more common and more severe due to global warming, leading to increased health and economic burdens across the globe, warn Flinders University sleep experts. A new study, published in leading journal, Nature Communications, found that rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and that under the most […]
MIL-OSI Economics: ACP Statement on Senate Tax Package
Source: American Clean Power Association (ACP) Headline: ACP Statement on Senate Tax Package WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2025 – The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the Senate Finance Committee released draft legislative text as part of the Congressional reconciliation budget process: “This evening, the Senate […]
MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER: UNDER GOP PLAN, ENERGY TAX HIKES COULD DECIMATE ROCHESTER’S #1 FASTEST-GROWING BUSINESS, DRIVE UP COSTS FOR ROCHESTER FAMILIES & SMALL BIZ; STANDING AT HOME WITH NEWLY-INSTALLED SOLAR PANELS,…
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer Rochester’s GreenSpark Solar, Named Rochester’s #1 Fastest-Growing Business & A Rochester Top Workplace, Has Already Been Forced To Lay Off 20 Workers Due To GOP Clean Energy Attacks, And Worries About Future Of Business Under GOP Job-Killing Bill House GOP Rushed Trump’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: Wetland restoration is seen as sunk cost – but new research shows why it should be considered an investment
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wei Yang, Senior Scientist in Environmental Economics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Shutterstock/Wirestock Creators As extreme weather intensifies globally, governments are seeking nature-based solutions that deliver both climate and economic benefits. The restoration of wetlands is an often overlooked opportunity. As our recent study shows, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legislation – Employment bill clarifies modern grey areas – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ supports the introduction of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, saying the changes will have a positive impact across New Zealand’s economy. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says the Bill should provide more certainty, particularly around contract-based work. “In clarifying the employee-contractor distinction through the previously announced gateway test, the Amendment Bill will simplify […]
MIL-OSI USA: Welch Reaction to Tax Bill Text, Unveiled by Senate Finance Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) Bill will hurt Vermonters and tank the economy WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following reaction to the recently unveiled text of the Republicans’ reconciliation bill: “Republicans’ tax bill poses a very real threat to the American people and the American economy. […]
MIL-OSI USA: PHOTOS: Capito Attends White House Signing of her Resolution Ending California’s EV Mandate
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed her joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal California’s […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs The contract will see British Steel supplying a minimum of 337,000 tonnes of long and short rail in the UK over the next 5 years. Credit: Network Rail thousands of steelworkers’ […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action England faces 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for wider economy England faces 5 billion litre […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release £250m for green aerospace projects ahead of Industrial Strategy UK aerospace will be boosted by more than £250m funding for cutting-edge aerospace tech projects to drive greener air travel, ahead of the Paris Air Show. Government announces over £250m joint industrial investment with industry for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Resume Processing DACA Applications
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently limited a nationwide injunction giving the Administration the green light to resume processing initial DACA applications WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and 39 of their Democratic Senate colleagues sent a letter pushing the Trump administration to immediately […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Keeping the engines running
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia 20 May 2025 TAFE NSW Ultimo in the heart of central Sydney delivers the state’s only Marine Mechanical Cert III alongside qualifications in marine engineering, in a purpose-built onsite marine craft construction education facility.The Ultimo campus, originally opened in 1891 as the new home of Sydney Technical College on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Implementing the General Terms of The United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of […]
MIL-OSI USA: BUCKS COUNTY – Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to Advocate for Shapiro-Davis Administration’s Proposed Mass Transit Investments, Connecting Communities and Powering Pennsylvania’s Economy
Source: US State of Pennsylvania June 17, 2025 – Croydon, PA ADVISORY – BUCKS COUNTY – Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to Advocate for Shapiro-Davis Administration’s Proposed Mass Transit Investments, Connecting Communities and Powering Pennsylvania’s Economy Lt. Gov. Austin Davis will join representatives from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), as well as leaders from local […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Enabling a financial framework to support the circular economy in the EU – E-002292/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002292/2025to the CommissionRule 144Rasmus Nordqvist (Verts/ALE), Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE), Elena Kountoura (The Left), Stine Bosse (Renew), Anna Cavazzini (Verts/ALE), Bas Eickhout (Verts/ALE), Villy Søvndal (Verts/ALE), Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (Verts/ALE), Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE), Majdouline Sbai (Verts/ALE), Isabella Lövin (Verts/ALE), Pär Holmgren (Verts/ALE), Krzysztof Śmiszek (S&D), David Cormand (Verts/ALE), Lucia […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Green economic development is one of the main areas of cooperation between China and Central Asia – Kyrgyz expert
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 Bishkek, June 16 /Xinhua/ — Green economic development is one of the main areas of cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, said Baktybek Saipbaev, a candidate […]
MIL-OSI Economics: New Features on One UI 8 Watch Help Users Build Healthier Habits
Source: Samsung When it comes to health, small changes can make a big difference. Every incremental improvement to daily habits contribute to a healthier whole, and the upcoming One UI 8 Watch is designed to help build these habits more effectively through a suite of new features that support sleep, heart health, fitness and nutrition. […]