Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 25, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: China, EU should expand trade, investment ties to cope with external uncertainty: Chinese Premier
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called on China and the European […]
MIL-OSI USA: As Trump, Congressional Republicans Side With NCAA Bosses, Murphy, Sanders, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen College Athletes’ Collective Bargaining Rights
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday reintroduced the College […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Scott Applauds the Major Economic Benefits for South Carolinians from the One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released a statement on the impact of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, on South Carolinians. “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a game-changer for South Carolina families and businesses,” said Sen. Scott. “This historic legislation delivers real tax […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz, Murphy Introduce New Legislation To Improve Wages, Operations Transparency For Rideshare Drivers, Delivery App Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today introduced the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, new legislation to improve transparency on how app companies operate and help boost wages for rideshare drivers and delivery app workers. “Every day rideshare drivers and […]
MIL-OSI China: China, EU should expand trade, investment ties to cope with external uncertainties: Chinese premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China, EU should expand trade, investment ties to cope with external uncertainties: Chinese premier Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attend the China-EU Business Leaders Symposium at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney and Inuit leadership meet as the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, federal Cabinet ministers, and elected Inuit leadership from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Makivvik, and the Nunatsiavut Government gathered for a meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Joint Press Statement on Climate Change at the China–EU Summit
Source: United Nations secretary general The Secretary-General welcomes the commitment of China and the European Union to strengthen cooperation on climate change and drive the global just transition. As two of the world’s largest economies, the Secretary-General believes it is critical that China and the European Union continue to work together to ensure that COP30 […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the subcommittee on increasing the sustainability of the agricultural engineering industry
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting of the subcommittee on increasing the stability of the financial sector and individual sectors of the economy. The situation in […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, July 24, 2025
Source: International Monetary Fund July 24, 2025 SPEAKER: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, and welcome to the IMF Press Briefing. It is wonderful to see all of you, both those of you here in person and colleagues online as well. I’m Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department […]
MIL-OSI: Meridian Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Announces a Quarterly Dividend of $0.125 per Common Share
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MALVERN, Pa., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK) today reported: Three Months Ended (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) June 30, 2025 March 31, 2025 June 30, 2024 Income: Net income $ 5,592 $ 2,399 $ 3,326 Diluted earnings […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer praises One Big Beautiful Bill Act during ‘America at Work’ stops in Georgia
Source: US Department of Labor ATLANTA – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her America at Work listening tour this week in Atlanta, where she met with linemen at Georgia Power’s Klondike Training Center, spoke at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials’ 42nd Annual Conference, and toured a Coca-Cola bottling facility. […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Foreign Minister Lin and Paraguayan President Peña hold meeting, reaffirming rock-solid diplomatic ties
Source: Republic of China Taiwan July 15, 2025 No. 245Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with President Santiago Peña on July 14 while leading a delegation to the Republic of Paraguay. During their meeting, Minister Lin delivered greetings and best wishes from President Lai Ching-te and conveyed sincere friendship to the government and people […]
MIL-OSI: Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings per Share of $0.75 Declares Cash Dividend of $0.21 per Share
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Manhattan, KS, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (“Landmark”; Nasdaq: LARK) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.75 for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.81 per share in the first quarter of 2025 and $0.52 per share in the same quarter of the prior year. Net earnings […]
MIL-Evening Report: Butter wars: ‘nothing cures high prices like high prices’ – but will market forces be enough?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alan Renwick, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Lincoln University, New Zealand RobynRoper/Getty Images The alarming rise of butter prices has become a real source of frustration for New Zealand consumers, as well as a topic of political recrimination. The issue has become so serious that Miles Hurrell, chief […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cline Introduces Bipartisan Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) Washington, D.C. – With the national debt topping $36 trillion and interest payments now exceeding spending on Medicare and national defense, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has introduced the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act with Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez […]
MIL-OSI: STMicroelectronics to strengthen position in sensors with acquisition of NXP’s MEMS sensors business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PR N°C3350C STMicroelectronics to strengthen position in sensorswith acquisition of NXP’s MEMS sensors business ST enters into agreement for acquisition of NXP’s MEMS sensor business for a purchase price of up to US$950 million in cash, including US$900 million upfront and US$50 million subject to the achievement of technical milestones The MEMS […]
MIL-OSI: First Western Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Second Quarter 2025 Summary Total loans increased $115 million, or 4.7%, from $2.43 billion as of Q1 2025 to $2.54 billion as of Q2 2025 Net interest margin increased 6 basis points from 2.61% in Q1 2025 to 2.67% in Q2 2025 Net interest income increased $0.4 million from $17.5 million in […]
MIL-OSI: Glacier Bancorp, Inc. Announces Results for the Quarter and Period Ended June 30, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) 2nd Quarter 2025 Highlights: Including the $19.9 million expenses related to the current quarter acquisition, diluted earnings per share for the current quarter was $0.45 per share, a decrease of 6 percent from the prior quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.48 per share and an increase of 15 percent from the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Resource Advisory: Understanding electricity generation capacity in the United States
Source: US Energy Information Administration – EIA Headline: Resource Advisory: Understanding electricity generation capacity in the United States U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON DC 20585 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2025 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly data on operating, planned, and retired electricity generating capacity in the United States. All EIA resources that discuss […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Apple and MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule
Source: Apple Headline: Apple and MLB announce September “Friday Night Baseball” schedule Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today unveiled the September schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV+ throughout the 2025 regular season. Available in 60 countries and regions, fans can enjoy two marquee matchups each week with enhanced […]