Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI: Diversified Royalty Corp. Announces Filing of Final Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB.A) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) announced today that it has filed, and received receipt for, a final short form base shelf prospectus (the “Prospectus”). The Prospectus was filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Announces Another Trump Cabinet Member as Featured Speaker at Entrepreneur Expo
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin will be a featured speaker at her upcoming Entrepreneur Expo. The third annual event, taking place at Iowa State […]
MIL-Evening Report: Auckland is NZ’s ‘primate city’ but its potential remains caged in by poor planning and vision
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Getty Images The recent report comparing Auckland to nine international peer cities delivered an uncomfortable truth: our largest city is falling behind, hampered by car dependency, low-density housing and “weak economic performance”. The Deloitte […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2025: Slower Growth Amid Tariffs and Uncertainty
Source: Asia Development Bank Tariffs and trade uncertainty are dampening the outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific, with growth forecasts downgraded to 4.7% for 2025 and 4.6% for 2026. Risks include renewed tariff hikes, geopolitical tensions, and further property market weakness in the People’s Republic of China. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Economics: ADB Lowers Economic Growth Forecast for Asia and the Pacific
Source: Asia Development Bank ADB has lowered its growth forecasts for economies in developing Asia and the Pacific this year and next year. The downgrades are driven by expectations of reduced exports amid higher United States (U.S.) tariffs and global trade uncertainty, as well as weaker domestic demand. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Padilla Sets the Record Straight on Trump Administration’s Harmful Mass Deportation Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) WATCH: Padilla Sets the Record Straight on Trump Administration’s Harmful Mass Deportation Agenda Highlighted testimony from Alejandro Barranco — a veteran and the son of Narciso, who was violently detained by masked CBP agents in Orange County WATCH: Padilla criticizes Trump and Republicans for backtracking […]
MIL-OSI USA: At Nomination Hearing, Warren Secures Agreement from Trump Treasury Nominee to Work on Raising Deposit Insurance Limits for Business Transaction Accounts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 22, 2025 “Raising FDIC insurance limits is a common-sense policy that levels the playing field for the small and mid-sized banks that actually lend to small businesses.” Watch here (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – EPA approves new fruit fungicide
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a fungicide with a new active ingredient that controls blackspot and powdery mildew on apples and pears, and Botrytis on grapes. UPL New Zealand Limited applied to import or manufacture Rhapsody, a fungicide containing 218 g/L ipflufenoquin, a chemical new to New Zealand. UPL says […]
MIL-OSI USA: Klobuchar, Colleagues Press FTC to Implement “Click-to-Cancel”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led her colleagues in a letter to Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Andrew N. Ferguson, urging him to reissue and finalize its Negative Option Rule (known as “click-to-cancel”) that would make it easier for consumers to […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: UK Economy – UK borrowing blow makes tax hikes ‘inevitable’ – deVere Group
Source: deVere Group July 22 2025 – UK government borrowing came in higher than forecast in June, a setback for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that has markets jittery and households bracing for tax hikes. “Gilt yields climbed on the news—and so should awareness among individuals with UK assets. The time to protect your […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Ministers Burke and Dillon Initiate Public Consultation on Review of Employment Permit Occupations lists
Source: Government of Ireland – Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation 23rd July 2025 Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Small Business, Retail and Employment, have today announced the opening of the consultation period inviting submissions from stakeholders on the status of occupations on the employment permits Occupations […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Federated Farmers Statement on Greenpeace
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers Statement: Greenpeace vandals must lose charitable status Federated Farmers is renewing its call for Greenpeace to be stripped of its charitable status immediately, following the extreme activist group’s latest illegal publicity stunt. “Greenpeace need to be held accountable for their repeated illegal activity and the spread of harmful misinformation,” Southland […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it quicker and easier to build the projects New Zealand needs for economic growth, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Speaks with Pentagon Nominees During SASC Hearing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Vice Admiral Frank Bradley, President Trump’s nominee to be Admiral and Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson, President Trump’s nominee to be General and Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) during […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Highlight President Trump’s Wins in First Six Months in Office
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network to highlight some of President Trump’s many wins since taking office six months ago, including historic tax cuts, increased military recruitment, protecting female athletes, securing the southern border, and making our food healthier. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Moore and Zinke Introduce Legislation to Codify Executive Order on National Parks
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) introduced the PATRIOT Parks Act — which codifies President Trump’s Executive Order “Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks.” Currently, the National Parks System faces more than $23 […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New operational partnership with delivery giants to combat illegal working
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story New operational partnership with delivery giants to combat illegal working New agreement between Home Office and top food delivery firms will help stop illegal working in the delivery sector More delivery riders caught sharing their accounts with migrants who have no right to work in […]
MIL-OSI Canada: A new partnership for economic cooperation
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Premier Danielle Smith and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand economic cooperation while attending the Council of the Federation meeting in Huntsville, Ontario. The agreement will help Alberta businesses sell more goods and services into the Yukon, while giving Yukon companies new […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force
Source: WTO Headline: Argentina accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, five remaining for entry into force DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome Argentina’s formal acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. As one of the world’s leading fishing nations and exporters, Argentina’s commitment underscores this Agreement’s importance for protecting marine ecosystems and promoting responsible practices […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Introducing Surface Laptop 5G: Seamless connectivity, built for business
Source: Microsoft Headline: Introducing Surface Laptop 5G: Seamless connectivity, built for business We’re excited to announce the expansion of our Surface Copilot+ PC portfolio for business customers. The new Surface Laptop 5G, 13.8-inch powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, will begin shipping Aug. 26, and the new Surface Laptop, 13-inch and Surface Pro, […]