Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Submissions: Appointments – EWC Board Selects Celeste Connors as Next East-West Center President
Source: East-West Center Recognized international leader in risk management, international affairs, and development policy will head EWC’s mission starting in July HONOLULU (June 24, 2025) — The East-West Center Board of Governors is pleased to announce the selection of Celeste A. Connors as the institution’s next President, effective July 1. A Hawai‘i-raised leader with over […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Releases Smart Monitor M9 With AI-Powered QD-OLED Display
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics today announced its latest Smart Monitor lineup, featuring the flagship Smart Monitor M9 (M90SF model) alongside the updated Smart Monitor M8 (M80F model) and M7 (M70F model). With the introduction of QD-OLED technology to the M9 and advanced AI features across the lineup, the new offerings provide a more personalized […]
MIL-OSI: JOYY Achieves Top Rankings in Extel’s 2025 Asia Executive Team Survey
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, has been acknowledged as a “Most Honored Company” by Extel, formerly known as Institutional Investor Research, in its 2025 Asia Companies’ Executive Team Survey. JOYY earned top positions in the Overall Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Pre-loved tech will help to bridge digital divide under new government charter
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Pre-loved tech will help to bridge digital divide under new government charter Organisations can sign up to the IT Reuse for Good charter on GOV.UK and then work with their chosen charity partner to distribute devices. Pre-loved tech bridging digital divide under new government charter. Big names […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s vice premier urges high-quality development of manufacturing sector, workplace safety
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s vice premier urges high-quality development of manufacturing sector, workplace safety TAIYUAN, June 24 — Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has called for efforts to promote the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry and continuously strengthen workplace safety. Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tampa-based companies signs with IMAGE program
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Tampa has signed an ICE Mutual Agreement Between Government and Employers, or IMAGE, program agreement with Ruri Software Technologies and Famous Technologies, Inc., as part of a voluntary collaborative program with America’s business community. These privately owned companies […]
MIL-OSI USA: Navigating Utility-Scale Energy Procurement Just Got Easier
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory A New NREL Tool Can Help Public and Private Energy Buyers Make Informed, Cost-Effective Decisions For commercial, industrial, academic, and public-sector organizations, navigating large-scale electricity procurement has never been more complex—or more critical. Developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Procurement Analysis Tool (PAT) can help energy […]
MIL-OSI: Glacier Bancorp, Inc. to Expand Southwest Presence and Enter Texas by Acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) KALISPELL, Mont. and MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (“Glacier” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GBCI) and Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“Guaranty”) (NYSE: GNTY), the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a leading community bank headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas, today jointly announced the signing […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Making the UK the best place to do business: Modern Industrial Strategy set to deepen global collaboration
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments World news story Making the UK the best place to do business: Modern Industrial Strategy set to deepen global collaboration English Español de América Latina Modern Industrial Strategy will make the UK the best country to invest in and grow a business, delivering on the Plan for […]
MIL-OSI: Anterix Inc. Reports Full Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WOODLAND PARK, N.J., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results and filed its 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025. The Company also issued an update on its Demonstrated Intent metric which can be found on Anterix’s website […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp Announces $26.5M for Local Transportation Projects
Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board of Directors today announced the approval of a record $26.5 million in Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) loans and grants that will help fund 13 transportation infrastructure projects across the state. This round of GTIB awards is […]
MIL-OSI USA: Secretary Wright Issues Emergency Order to Secure Southeast Power Grid Amid Heat Wave
Source: US Department of Energy WASHINGTON—The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued an emergency order authorized by Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to address potential grid shortfall issues in the Southeast U.S. The order, issued amid surging power demand, will help mitigate the risk of blackouts brought on by high temperatures across the […]
MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 3029, Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
Source: US Congressional Budget Office H.R. 3029 would authorize the appropriation of $5 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop best practices for managing the risks of engineering biology and biomanufacturing, and for biosecurity measures related to nucleic acid synthesis. That synthesis is the process […]
MIL-OSI Video: Iran, Israel, Qatar & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (24 June 2025) | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: Iran/Israel Iran/Qatar UN Charter Security Council Security Council/Non-Proliferation Occupied Palestinian Territory UNIFIL Ukraine Sudan Democratic Republic Of The Congo Chad Refugees Panel On Chemicals Internet Governance Forum Women In Diplomacy Guests Tomorrow __________________________________________ IRAN/ISRAEL The Secretary-General welcomes US President […]
MIL-OSI USA: S. 320, National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office S. 320 would amend the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 to make changes to the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, an interagency program focused on reducing earthquake-related risks to life and property. S. 320 also would authorize appropriations of $161 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2028 for […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Unprecedented fires fueled by climate change threaten iconic World Heritage forests
Source: United Nations In an update to the joint UNESCO-WRI-IUCN report “World Heritage forests: carbon sinks under pressure”, new data reveals that fires have accounted for approximately 75% of tree cover loss in World Heritage sites. Steadily increasing tree cover loss due to fires, fueled by climate change, has led to record high emissions, and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Capito, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Create Cybersecurity Office Related to Critical Infrastructure
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) in reintroducing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, a bipartisan bill to modernize and codify the NTIA’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Markey, Cassidy Statement on Google Endorsement of Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Washington (June 24, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today announced that Google has endorsed their Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). The legislation would update […]
MIL-OSI Video: Iran, Israel, Qatar & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (23June 2025)
Source: United Nations (video statements) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. ——————————— Highlights: Iran/Israel Iran/Qatar UN Charter Security Council Security Council/Non-Proliferation Occupied Palestinian Territory UNIFIL Ukraine Sudan Democratic Republic Of The Congo Chad Refugees Panel On Chemicals Internet Governance Forum Women In Diplomacy Guests Tomorrow __________________________________________ IRAN/ISRAEL The Secretary-General welcomes US President […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE announces major update to global online child sexual exploitation operation
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in coordination with our international partners, announced a major update to the results of Operation Renewed Hope III, a global crackdown led by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Crimes Center to identify victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse, June […]