Business – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 18, 2025

Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 18, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Gillibrand Statement On House Passage Of The Genius Act
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand applauded House passage of the GENIUS Act, landmark legislation that will establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. As the lead Democratic senator on the bill, Senator Gillibrand shepherded the legislation to passage in the Senate in June. “House […]

MIL-OSI Banking: [Galaxy Unpacked 2025] Lights, Camera, Fold: Capturing New York With the Galaxy Z Fold7
Source: Samsung At Galaxy Unpacked 2025 held last week in Brooklyn, New York, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, ushering in a new era of mobile photography by bringing professional-grade, Ultra camera capabilities to its foldable smartphone lineup.   To put those capabilities to the test, Samsung Newsroom editors embarked on a special one-day […]

MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Association Health Plans are a Great Resource for Kansans
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Questions Experts About Benefits Access for Independent Workers Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas),questioned Patrice Onwuka, Director at the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum, Kev Coleman, Research Fellow at the Paragon Health Institute, and Karen […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Our performance evolution
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Download Our performance evolution You can download a version of Our performance evolution (PDF, 674KB)This link will download a file. Commissioner’s foreword Since commencing as Commissioner of Taxation on 1 March 2024, I continue to be impressed by the expertise, professionalism and dedication of ATO staff. Our performance […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Jacobs, Dean, Castro, Keating Introduce Bill to Prevent U.S. Weapons From Harming Civilians and Committing War Crimes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) July 17, 2025 Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Bill Keating (MA-09), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Bipartisan Arms Sales Task Force, introduced legislation to improve end-use monitoring and prevent the use of U.S. weapons to commit […]

MIL-OSI China: Europe urged to diversify trade markets over US tariff coercion, supply chains disruption
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News As Washington presses ahead with additional tariffs on products from the European Union (EU) and beyond, European officials and experts are urging the diversification of trade markets to mitigate the damage that such coercive financial statecraft is inflicting on global supply chains. TARIFF GAME SETTING OFF […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao Stands Up for American Financial Privacy and Innovation
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting for the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. These bills help regulate digital assets to provide consumers with long-overdue protections while prioritizing the essential right to financial […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao’s Bill to Expand Telehealth Opportunities Passes Out of House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California) WASHINGTON – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced H.R. 3419, the Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Program Reauthorization Act, out of full committee markup. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) and Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) and would provide […]

MIL-OSI: BlockchainCloudMining Announces Easy Crypto Mining Solutions as Ethereum Enters Strong Uptrend
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlockchainCloudMining, a leading provider of cloud-based cryptocurrency mining solutions, has officially announced the launch of a new suite of green, high-yield cloud mining contracts. Ethereum (ETH) has taken the spotlight again with an impressive surge of more than 20.31% in the past seven […]

MIL-OSI: From holding coins to income: LET Mining builds a passive income system for XRP
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Among them, XRP is eye-catching and its price has soared because it has a strong technical network that can process a large number of transactions per second. Ripple’s cooperation with mainstream financial institutions and institutional investors in the field of cross-border payments […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costs
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Huge boost for UK industry as Government powers ahead with cuts to electricity costs The Government has announced a huge boost to UK industry as it powers ahead with its plan to cut electricity costs. Plans to slash electricity network costs for energy-intensive businesses by 90% are […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Leverage Commercial Weather Data Tools to Mitigate Extreme Weather Risks
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brittany Pettersen (Colorado 7th District) Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced bipartisan legislation with Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-04) so Colorado farmers, ranchers, and rural communities can better respond to extreme weather events. The legislation ensures that commercial weather data and tools – using satellites and other […]

MIL-OSI: Rivalry Announces Revocation of Management Cease Trade Order
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, is pleased to announce that effective July 17, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission has revoked the management cease trade order (“MCTO”) it had previously granted to the Company on […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Warnock Highlights Consequences of Medical Debt Rule Reversal for Millions of Americans to ABC News Live Prime
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia ICYMI: Warnock Highlights Consequences of Medical Debt Rule Reversal for Millions of Americans to ABC News Live Prime Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis about the Trump administration’s decision to reverse policy to keep medical debt off credit reports […]

MIL-OSI USA: Warnock Renews Effort to Address Bias in Housing Appraisals, Help Families Build Generational Wealth through Homeownership
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia Warnock Renews Effort to Address Bias in Housing Appraisals, Help Families Build Generational Wealth through Homeownership Senator Reverend Warnock’s legislation would empower Georgians with more data and tools to fight bias that would lower their homes’ values  For most Americans, the largest driver of […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – New rules unlock network connection barriers to support electrification
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is making it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network so New Zealand can electrify faster. The changes are the first steps in the Authority’s work to make it easier and more efficient for businesses, developers and other consumers to get access to […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade – Canada-NZ dairy dispute: A win for exporters
Source: BusinessNZ ExportNZ is pleased to see a years-long dairy dispute between Canada and New Zealand resolved, unlocking higher export value for Kiwi business. Executive Director Josh Tan says the outcome is a win for New Zealand dairy exporters, and a win for the rules-based trading system. “It’s essential that our trade agreements function as they […]

MIL-Evening Report: Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Edward Sing Yue Chan, Postdoctoral Fellow in China Studies, Australian National University The Albanese government has faced an increasingly uncertain world since its re-election in May. US President Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australia–US alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberra’s long-term regional strategy. […]

MIL-OSI USA: North Dakota Department of Commerce Announces Grants for Tourism and Community Enhancement
Source: US State of North Dakota The North Dakota Department of Commerce will open the 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants aimed at enhancing tourism, community infrastructure, and historic preservation across the state. These grants, funded by the 69th Legislative Assembly, are designed to support various projects that will contribute to North Dakota’s visitor and […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Barry Moore cosponsors bipartisan Bridge Investment and Modernization Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Barry Moore Washington D.C. – Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) cosponsored the Bridge Investment and Modernization Act of 2025, introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members Representatives Shomari Figures (AL-02) and Mike Ezell (MS-04). This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Bridge Investment Program through 2031 and cuts government red […]