Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Global survey finds 8 out of 10 people support taxing oil and gas corporations to pay for climate damages
Source: Oxfam Aotearoa A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Living With Art: Samsung and Art Basel Spark Global Dialogue on Digital Art and Everyday Creativity
Source: Samsung ▲ RM reflects on how art is transforming his life at “Talk With RM” during Art Basel in Basel 2025. As the art world converges at Art Basel in Basel 2025, Samsung Electronics hosted a special two-part media session spotlighting the evolving role of art in daily life. Titled “Living With Art,” […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Electronics Partners With Electronic Arts and Xbox To Bring EA SPORTS FC™ 25 to Samsung Gaming Hub
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics today announced a partnership with Electronic Arts (EA) and Xbox to bring the action of EA SPORTS FCTM 25 to Samsung Gaming Hub. Samsung TV and monitor owners can now play EA SPORTS FC 25 through the Xbox app with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta)1 on supported devices.2 All players need […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – From natural resources to natural capital: Africa charts path to prosperity in Nairobi
Source: Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) GLF Africa 2025 gathered nearly 2,500 people online and in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore and learn from experts how communities and ecosystems across the continent can thrive under a nature economy. Nairobi, Kenya (19 June 2025) – Today, GLF Africa 2025: Innovate, Restore, Prosper – hosted by the Global […]
MIL-OSI China: Hong Kong becoming more attractive as int’l financial center: spokesperson
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 19 — Hong Kong is becoming more attractive as an international financial center, and it is drawing more foreign companies and individuals to make investments and start new businesses, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at […]
MIL-Evening Report: Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations won’t solve the problem
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University Australia’s Jaclyn Narracott competes in the women’s skeleton at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images As the end of the 2024-25 financial year nears, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), in partnership with the […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: WHO – Global Leaders Unite to Accelerate Cervical Cancer Elimination Efforts
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) New commitments at Bali Forum drive momentum to save hundreds of thousands of girls and women from cancer BALI, Indonesia, 19 June 2025 – Governments, donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and partners today announced significant policy, programmatic, and financial commitments to eliminate one of the most preventable cancers. At […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak: Russian fuel and energy complex has become more competitive and technologically advanced
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak spoke at the panel session “The World Fuel and Energy Market in Search of a Balance between the Interests of Producers and Consumers” at the St. Petersburg International Economic […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Russia has entered an active phase of implementing artificial intelligence
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The speed of implementation of artificial intelligence, interaction between business and government, timeliness of regulation, as well as international cooperation were discussed at the plenary session on AI at SPIEF-2025 with the participation of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Attend Paris Air Show and Strengthen North Carolina’s Future in Flight
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Attend Paris Air Show and Strengthen North Carolina’s Future in Flight Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley Attend Paris Air Show and Strengthen North Carolina’s Future in FlightlsaitoThu, 06/19/2025 – 18:08 Raleigh, NC On the heels of the largest jobs commitment in North Carolina’s history, Governor […]
MIL-OSI: Dundee Corporation Announces Voting Results from 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) which was held earlier today. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business before the Meeting, as follows: Appointment of Auditor […]
MIL-OSI: Diversified Royalty Corp. Announces Results of Annual General Meeting
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) is pleased to announce that at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 19, 2025 (the “Meeting”), all directors nominated as listed in DIV’s information circular dated May 8, 2025 were […]
MIL-Evening Report: Bribe or community benefit? Sweeteners smoothing the way for renewables projects need to be done right
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hugh Breakey, Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Griffith University Louise Beaumont/Getty When a renewable energy developer announces a new project, there’s one big question mark – how will nearby communities react? Community pushback has scuttled many renewables projects. Sometimes, communities are angry landowners hosting […]
MIL-Evening Report: Despite decades of cost cutting, governments spend more than ever. How can we make sense of this?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Lovering, Lecturer in International Relations, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Recent controversies over New Zealand’s Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch program have revolved around the apparent shortcomings of the food and its delivery. Stories of inedible meals, scalding packaging and […]
MIL-OSI: Condor Announces Director Election Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Condor Energies Inc. (TSX: CDR), a Canadian based energy company, is pleased to announce that the following five director nominees were elected at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 19, 2025: Name of Nominee Votes For Percent Votes Withheld Percent Dennis Balderston 28,380,288 […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Issues Determination of Reasonable Indication of Injury—Certain Carbon or Alloy Steel Wire from Various Countries
Source: Government of Canada News (2) Ottawa, Ontario, June 19, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today determined that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain carbon or alloy steel wire from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye and Vietnam has caused injury to the domestic industry. The Tribunal’s […]
MIL-OSI: Rockcliffe Capital Initiates Coverage on Shopify Inc. (TSX: SHOP | NYSE: SHOP) with a “BUY” Rating and 12-Month Price Target of $130 USD
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockcliffe Capital is pleased to announce the initiation of equity research coverage on Shopify Inc. (TSX/NYSE: SHOP), one of North America’s leading cloud-based commerce platforms empowering millions of merchants globally. Following a comprehensive fundamental and technical review, Rockcliffe Capital assigns Shopify a “BUY” rating, supported […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 19 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 19 June 2025 The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to Downing Street today. The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime […]
MIL-OSI: IvoryLab fast-tracks development with support from the Telnyx AI Accelerator
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) AUSTIN, TX, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telnyx, a leading provider of voice, messaging, and connectivity solutions for AI-powered communications, today shared that Poland-based startup IvoryLab has significantly advanced the development of its AI voice automation platform through the Telnyx AI Accelerator. The program, which provides up to $20,000 in credits, […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Joly travels to France to support innovative Canadian industries
Source: Government of Canada News (2) June 19, 2025 – Paris, France The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, led Canada’s presence at the 55th International Paris Air Show. Minister Joly showcased Canada’s highly innovative aerospace sector and promoted the country as a top destination […]