Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 28, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: ACT MP welcomes move to cut construction red tape
Source: ACT Party ACT Building and Construction spokesperson Cameron Luxton is welcoming the Government’s announcement of a new opt-in scheme allowing trusted builders to sign off their own work and the setting of a mandatory target to slash building inspection wait times. “New Zealand’s overreliance on councils in consenting and certification results in bottlenecks and […]
MIL-Evening Report: Is Canada heading down a path that has caused the collapse of mighty civilizations in the past?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Hoyer, Senior Researcher, Historian and Complexity Scientist, University of Toronto Canada is, by nearly any measure, a large, advanced, prosperous nation. A founding member of the G7, Canada is one of the world’s most “advanced economies,” ranking fourth in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s […]
MIL-Evening Report: In talking with Tehran, Trump is reversing course on Iran – could a new nuclear deal be next?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeffrey Fields, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences A mural on the outer walls of the former US embassy in Tehran depicts two men in negotiation. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Negotiators from Iran and the United States are set […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade Minister hosts NZ Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission
Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade and Investment Hon Todd McClay will today welcome Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, His Excellency Eng Abdulrahman A. AlFadley, to New Zealand.Minister AlFadley is leading a delegation of more than 35 senior Saudi officials and business people to Auckland for the 9th New Zealand–Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission—a […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Empowering Future Digital Leaders: 3rd ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Visit Strengthens Regional Cooperation and Youth Engagement in ICT Development
Source: ASEAN Organised from 23 to 25 April 2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the 3rd ASEAN-China Youth Exchange Visit brought together 133 delegates from ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and China to advance youth capacity and engagement on ICT development, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and strengthening a future ready ASEAN youth. The post Empowering Future Digital Leaders: 3rd […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – WA tops economic leaderboard as Queensland rises up the ranks: CommSec State of the States – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) WA leads on five of eight economic indicators as Australian state economies remain resilient in the face of higher interest rates and inflation pressures. For the April 2025 State of the States please follow this link: https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2025/04/commsec-state-of-the-states-april.html Western Australia has held off a fast-finishing Queensland to claim top spot […]
MIL-OSI USA: JEFFRIES, BOOKER SIT ON CAPITOL STEPS, BEGIN LIVE STREAM SPEAKING DIRECTLY WITH AMERICANS
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Washington, DC — For millions of Americans, Sundays are a day of faith, spirituality and moral reflection. In that spirit, today, just before sunrise, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker sat down on the steps of the US Capitol […]
MIL-Evening Report: Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryoush Habibi, Professor and Head, Centre for Green and Smart Energy Systems, Edith Cowan University EV batteries are made of hundreds of smaller cells. IM Imagery/Shutterstock Around the world, more and more electric vehicles are hitting the road. Last year, more than 17 million battery-electric and hybrid […]
MIL-Evening Report: Independents may build on Australia’s history of hung parliaments, if they can survive the campaign blues
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joshua Black, Visitor, School of History, Australian National University Major parties used to easily dismiss the rare politician who stood alone in parliament. These MPs could be written off as isolated idealists, and the press could condescend to them as noble, naïve and unlikely to succeed. In […]
MIL-Evening Report: Albanese has been a ‘proficient and lucky general’. But if he wins a second term, we are right to demand more
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Strangio, Emeritus Professor of Politics, Monash University Barring a rogue result, this Saturday Anthony Albanese will achieve what no major party leader has done since John Howard’s prime-ministerial era – win consecutive elections. Admittedly, in those two decades he is only the second of the six […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Cleaver, Davids Join Town Hall, Highlight Work for KC Region and Pushback Against Extreme Trump Policies
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (5th District Missouri) (Kansas City, MO) – Tonight, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO-05) and Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) joined KCUR for a livestreamed town hall to discuss their efforts to deliver results for the Kansas City region and push back against the Trump Administration’s extreme […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Jim Costa Bill Draws the Line: Constitution gives Authority to Congress to Set Trade Policy — Not the President
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) is leading the charge to rein in presidential overreach on trade by cosponsoring and actively pushing H.R. 407 – Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to block the President of the United States from […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Building access to justice for Albertans | Améliorer l’accès à la justice pour les Albertaines et Albertains
Government of Alberta and Judiciary representatives with special guests at the Red Deer Justice Centre plaque unveiling event April 22, 2025. Albertans deserve to have access to a fair, accessible and transparent justice system. Modernizing Alberta’s courthouse infrastructure will help make sure Alberta’s justice system runs efficiently and meets the needs of the province’s growing population. […]
MIL-OSI Global: Is Canada heading down a path that has caused the collapse of mighty civilizations in the past?
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Daniel Hoyer, Senior Researcher, Historian and Complexity Scientist, University of Toronto Canada is, by nearly any measure, a large, advanced, prosperous nation. A founding member of the G7, Canada is one of the world’s most “advanced economies,” ranking fourth in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Better […]
MIL-OSI Global: Skilled migrants are leaving the U.S. for Canada — how can the north gain from the brain drain?
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Ashika Niraula, Senior Research Associate, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration & Integration Program, Toronto Metropolitan University Skilled migrants and international students are leaving the United States for Canada in growing numbers. A March 2025 report by Statistics Canada reveals a sharp rise in the numbers of American […]
MIL-OSI Global: Why seniors’ care should have been on the election agenda
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, York University, Canada I was hopeful that when the COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to the plight of senior citizens, the attention might result in meaningful change. Instead, seniors seem to be getting blamed for high costs and high living. Let me […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Latest health data reveals thousands of patients now seen quicker
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Latest health data reveals thousands of patients now seen quicker Thousands of patients are securing appointments quicker every day as part of the government’s drive to build an NHS fit for the future. Thousands of patients are seeing tangible benefits from the government’s Plan for Change, with […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Steel is the Backbone of India’s Economy, Coal and Mines Sector is the Strong Foundation on Which it Stands: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy
Source: Government of India Steel is the Backbone of India’s Economy, Coal and Mines Sector is the Strong Foundation on Which it Stands: Union Minister G Kishan ReddyCoal Gasification is Being Promoted as an Alternative, with a Target of 100 MT by 2030 Minister Urges Industry Partners to Actively Engage in Auction of Coking Coal […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: World Veterinary Day 2025: National Workshop in New Delhi Honours Veterinarians behind India’s Livestock Powerhouse
Source: Government of India World Veterinary Day 2025: National Workshop in New Delhi Honours Veterinarians behind India’s Livestock Powerhouse“Veterinarians Are the Backbone of Rural Economy”: Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Calls for Stronger Veterinary Infrastructure and Skills in the Livestock Sector Need to Focus on Indigenous Breeds, 100% IVF Adoption and Enhancing Veterinary Role in FMD […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ9: Student Activities Support Fund
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region LCQ9: Student Activities Support Fund The Government established in early 2019 a $2.5 billion Student Activities Support Fund (the Fund) to support primary and secondary students with financial needs to participate in school-organised or recognised out-of-classroom life-wide learning activities, so as to foster their whole-person development. In this […]