Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 26, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Minnesota Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Adverse Weather
Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Minnesota of the Aug. 25 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by excessive rain, hail, and high winds occurring April 17-Sept. 15, 2024. […]
Issued by the APEC Secretariat
Source: APEC – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation The Republic of Korea is set to host the Third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings, aiming to drive critical policy discussions on regional economic integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth. From 26 July to 15 August 2025, Incheon will be the focal point for around 5,000 […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Affected by the Vehicle Explosion Terrorism Incident
Source: United States Small Business Administration SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in California who sustained economic losses caused by the Vehicle Explosion Terrorism Incident occurring May 17-23. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to […]
MIL-OSI China: 170 overseas companies have participated in all 8 editions of CIIE
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SHANGHAI, July 25 — A total of 170 overseas companies and 27 institutions have participated in all eight editions of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), according to a Friday press conference held by the expo’s organizer. More than 50 countries and international organizations have confirmed […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Statement on Air Force Extending KC-46A Tanker Contract Award to Acquire Up to 75 Additional Aircraft Produced in Everett, WA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Last month, Murray pressed Air Force Secretary Troy Meink on when the Air Force would award the next tanker production contract Senator Murray has long supported production of KC-46As in Everett and pushed for contract extension Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray, Commerce Director Nguyễn, WA Clean Energy and Business Leaders Highlight How Clean Energy Cuts in Republican Law Will Raise Energy Costs, Kill Jobs in WA State
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Elimination of clean energy tax credits in Republican legislation recently signed into law could cost WA over $8.7 billion, raise household electricity costs by 12 percent; cost 21,800 jobs in Washington state ***WATCH FULL EVENT HERE; PHOTOS AND B-ROLL HERE*** Washington, D.C. – Today, […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: China-European Union Commitment to Strengthen Cooperation Critical to Ensure Upcoming Climate Change Conference Represents ‘Major Turning Point’, Secretary-General Says
Source: United Nations 4 SG/SM/22739 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: 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 […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £1.1 billion boost to improve local recycling services across England
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release £1.1 billion boost to improve local recycling services across England Money from packaging reforms to fund better recycling collections and cut costs for taxpayers Household bins lined up outside Every town and city across the country will receive a major boost to their recycling services, with more […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Announces Bill to Reopen Lawful Pathway to Legalization, Countering Trump’s Cruel Mass Deportation Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla Announces Bill to Reopen Lawful Pathway to Legalization, Countering Trump’s Cruel Mass Deportation Agenda WATCH: Padilla pushes back against indiscriminate ICE raids and the militarization of Los Angeles A one-pager on the Registry bill is available here. LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking […]
MIL-OSI USA: Boozman Joins Britt, Colleagues in Advocating Critical NIH Research Funding
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Katie Britt (R-AL), joined by twelve of their Republican colleagues, called on White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to disburse appropriated funds for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help cure […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Minister’s statement on U.S. antidumping duties
Source: Government of Canada regional news Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to the softwood lumber antidumping duties announced by the United States: “U.S. President Donald Trump has made it his mission to destroy Canada’s economy, and the forestry sector is feeling the full weight of this. “It is […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Langworthy Announces $18.8 Million Defense Contract for Lockheed Martin Owego
Source: US Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced today that Lockheed Martin’s Owego facility has been awarded an $18,828,520 contract from the U.S. Department of the Navy. The funding will support the procurement of 25 Digital Magnetic Anomaly Detection (DMAD) hardware kits, along with associated program management services. The project […]
MIL-OSI USA: Albany Capital Center Authority Expansion Project
Source: US State of New York overnor Hochul today announced a $10 million grant to the Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) in support of the expansion of the Albany Capital Center (ACC) to continue its mission to be the premier event and meeting destination in the Capital Region. Since opening its doors in 2017, the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Welch Leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect Musicians, Artists, and Creators from Unauthorized AI Training
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) TRAIN Act is Supported by the Recording Industry Association of America, the Human Artistry Campaign, SAG-AFTRA, Recording Academy, Nashville Songwriters Association International, SESAC, ASCAP, BMI, Authors Guild and more WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Durbin Seek Answers on So-Called “One Big Beautiful Bill’s” Impact on Illinois Hospitals
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 25, 2025 In a letter that was sent to every hospital in Illinois, Duckworth and Durbin request information about how each hospital anticipates to be impacted by Republicans’ so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” [CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. […]
MIL-OSI Africa: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Equatorial Guinea and IMF Management Approves the First and Second Reviews Under the Staff Monitored Program for Equatorial Guinea
Source: APO . The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded today the 2025 Article IV consultation with Equatorial Guinea. IMF Management approved in June the combined first and second reviews under the Staff Monitored Program (SMP) and a 12 month SMP extension. Equatorial Guinea registered a mild economic recovery in 2024, but […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger, Lee Introduce Legislation to Reverse Biden-Era LNG Regulation
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Daily Caller, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced legislation to reverse a misguided Biden-era regulation on American LNG Exports. The Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act codifies a Trump-era Department of Energy (DOE) order […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Building stronger communities across rural Alberta
[. That is why Alberta’s government is providing $114.6 million in grant funding to ensure rural communities have safe and efficient roads, bridges and community airports, as well as modern water and wastewater facilities to support their growing populations. The funding will be distributed through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP), the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Discusses Developments in Joint Economic Relations with Norwegian Minister of International Development and Dutch Deputy Minister of Development
Source: APO . H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Minister of International Development of the Kingdom of Norway. The two sides reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation opportunities between the two countries and discussed a number of joint issues. This meeting took place […]
MIL-OSI USA: News 07/25/2025
VIDEO: Blackburn, Economist Dr. Laffer Discuss Roaring Economy Under President Trump on ‘Unmuted with Marsha’
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released a new episode of ‘Unmuted with Marsha’ with American economist and author, Dr. Arthur Laffer, where they discussed the roaring economy under President Trump and how the One Big Beautiful Bill supports working-class Americans. Click here to watch this episode of ‘Unmuted with Marsha.’ “Sometimes you will hear the Democrats say, ‘Oh, this is just […]