Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI Economics: It’s been a busy few weeks – between today’s earnings and some of our recent announcements. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight…
Source: Microsoft Headline: It’s been a busy few weeks – between today’s earnings and some of our recent announcements. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight… It’s been a busy few weeks – between today’s earnings and some of our recent announcements. Here are a few things I wanted to highlight: We are […]
MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Statement on Sharp GDP Decline, Higher Costs in First Quarter of Trump Presidency
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the 2025 Q1 GDP estimate showing that the U.S. economy shrank during the first quarter of President Trump’s administration: “100 days ago, America’s economy was growing and inflation was slowing. […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Passes Rep. John James’ Resolution to Overturn Biden’s California Clean Trucks Rule, Protecting American Truckers and Consumers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John James (Michigan 10th District) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution led by Representative John James (MI-10) utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration’s approval of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden era waiver would allow […]
MIL-OSI USA: Luján Statement on Senate Vote Rejecting President Trump’s Tariffs
US Senate News: Source: US Senator for New Mexico Ben Ray Luján Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan resolution that would terminate the national emergency that President Trump declared as the basis for his […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s economy demonstrates resilience amid uncertain external environment
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, April 30 — China’s economic output continued to rise in April, though changes in the external trade environment brought a level of disruption to the manufacturing sector, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Wednesday. In April, China’s composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood […]
MIL-OSI China: China passes new law in major push to bolster private sector
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, April 30 — China’s national lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt the country’s first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, underscoring support for a key part of the world’s second-largest economy. After over a year of legislative process, the private sector promotion law, […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scotland’s most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release Scotland’s most remote towns and villages get huge broadband upgrade as UK government vows to end digital exclusion plight Around 65,000 Scottish homes and businesses, including many in some of the most isolated areas of the United Kingdom, will receive access to fast, reliable […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Senate Floor Speech, Senator Murray Calls Out Trump’s Staggeringly Lawless and Inhumane Immigration Policy
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray 60 Minutes: U.S. sent 238 migrants to Salvadoran mega-prison; documents indicate most have no apparent criminal records ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks on the Senate Floor*** Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Subcommittee Chairman Ezell Secures Major Wins for the U.S. Coast Guard in Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Markup
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Ezell (Mississippi 4th District) Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, announced significant victories for the U.S. Coast Guard following the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup of its Budget Reconciliation legislation. The bill includes $21.2 billion in investments to strengthen […]
MIL-OSI USA: Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor in Advance of Vote on His Bipartisan Legislation to End Trump’s Global Tariffs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine FULL VIDEO OF KAINE’S FLOOR SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate’s expected vote later tonight on his bipartisan legislation to repeal President Trump’s across-the-board tariffs that the White […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: 100 days in, let’s continue to resist and protect.
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Usually marking 100 days of a new administration means taking stock and evaluating how it’ll set the tone for the next couple years of the president’s tenure. But this time is different. Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second round in office has launched the beginning of a “new” MAGA […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces Refinement of Business Structure with Termination of the Management Agreement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) and Rife Resources Management Ltd. (Rife) have mutually agreed to terminate the management agreement and associated services that Rife has historically provided Freehold. Effective May 1, 2025, Freehold will have a fully dedicated executive team and […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Biopharma venture financing declines 20.2% YoY in Q1 2025 amid persistent investor caution, reveals GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Biopharma venture financing declines 20.2% YoY in Q1 2025 amid persistent investor caution, reveals GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals Biopharmaceutical drug company venture financing witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) 20.2% downturn from $8.1 billion during the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 to $6.5 billion in Q1 2025. This suggests that the biopharmaceutical venture financing […]
MIL-OSI Economics: UK VC funding surges by 38% YoY to $4 billion in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData
Source: GlobalData UK VC funding surges by 38% YoY to $4 billion in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in the UK has witnessed mixed activity in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reflecting both resilience and challenges amid a shift in the global economic environment. While […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Saudi Arabia card payments to surpass $160 billion in 2025 amid digital shift and policy push, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Saudi Arabia card payments to surpass $160 billion in 2025 amid digital shift and policy push, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Banking Saudi Arabia’s card payments market is projected to reach SAR615.5 billion ($164.1 billion) in 2025, driven by a growing shift toward digital transactions and declining cash usage. Strong government support, improved payment […]
MIL-OSI Economics: China VC funding value down by more than 50% YoY in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData
Source: GlobalData China VC funding value down by more than 50% YoY in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals The venture capital (VC) funding landscape in China has experienced a notable contraction in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 wherein deal volume and value have both seen significant declines compared to the same […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray’s Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission Passes Through Senate Science Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Senator Murray has worked tirelessly to fund the Northwest Straits Commission every single year since 1998 ICYMI: Senator Murray, Cantwell, and Rep. Larsen Reintroduce Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the […]
MIL-OSI USA: At Hearing, Senator Murray Slams Trump Administration for Threatening Biomedical Research and Jeopardizing Americans’ Health
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray ***WATCH AND READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning*** ***WATCH AND READ: Emily Stenson’s testimony*** Washington, D.C. – Today—at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on biomedical research—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, underscored why the […]
MIL-OSI: Finward Bancorp Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MUNSTER, Ind., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that net income available to common stockholders was $456 thousand, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to $2.1 million, or […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kelly, Panetta introduce bipartisan bill to boost retirement security through ESOPs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025, legislation to grow and promote employee ownership through private ESOPs (Employee […]