Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 9, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: NH Delegation Press Trump Administration on Revoked Student Visas
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) The New Hampshire Congressional delegation is pressing the Trump administration to reconsider recent decisions to revoke student visas for international students studying at New Hampshire colleges and universities. In their letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of […]
MIL-OSI: PersonalLoans Under Review: Best Instant Payday Loans Online with Guaranteed Approval
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In This Article, You’ll Discover: How instant payday loans online can help in urgent financial situations Why guaranteed approval payday loans are in high demand in 2025 The benefits of using PersonalLoans.com as a trusted digital lending platform Key differences between no-credit-check payday loans […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Securing new financial resources for EU and Member States’ budgets to support strategic priorities and economic resilience – E-001743/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001743/2025to the CommissionRule 144Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE) A recent study by the Centre for European Policy Studies highlights the urgent need for a European digital services tax. According to the report, a 5 % levy on large digital companies could generate over EUR 35 billion annually – nearly 19 […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Debates – Thursday, 8 May 2025 – Strasbourg – Revised edition
Source: European Parliament Verbatim report of proceedings 490k 558k Thursday, 8 May 2025 – Strasbourg 1. Opening of the sitting 2. Composition of political groups 3. Composition of committees and delegations 4. 80 years after the end of World War II – freedom, democracy and security as the heritage of Europe (debate) 5. […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NITI Frontier Tech Hub Organizes a Workshop for States on Accelerating AI Datacentre Investments
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 5:46PM by PIB Delhi Recognizing the critical role of AI infrastructure in shaping India’s economic future, the NITI Aayog Frontier Tech Hub hosted a high-level workshop on May 8, 2025, focused on accelerating investments in AI-ready datacentres across Indian states. The workshop brought together senior officials […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to India New Zealand Business Council
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kia ora and good morning, everyone. This is a great time to hold a Summit focused on the India-New Zealand relationship. It comes seven weeks after I returned from India following one of New Zealand’s largest ever Prime Ministerial missions. I was joined by 40 business representatives, […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government Announce Strategic Partnership for The Africa Debate – London
SOURCE: Invest Africa As the UK’s leading forum for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic trajectory, The Africa Debate 2025 will convene over 500 senior leaders from government, finance, and industry to explore this year’s theme: “Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth” LONDON, United Kingdom, May 8, 2025 – Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for promoting […]
MIL-Evening Report: As Filipinos prepare to vote, ex-strongman Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest is dividing families – all the way to the president
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Noel Morada, Visiting Professor, Nelson Mandela Centre, Chulalongkorn University; and Research Fellow, Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, Chulalongkorn University It’s been two months since former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face potential prosecution […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Members seek to broaden ITA participation, examine links with AI and e-commerce
Source: World Trade Organization Members agreed to organize three thematic sessions from the autumn of 2025 to the end of 2026. The first will be on “The Opportunities of ITA Participation: Participants’ and Stakeholders’ Experiences” with a view to expanding participation in the ITA and ITA Expansion Agreement. The second will focus on the ITA’s […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Chemical recycling – E-001741/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-001741/2025to the CommissionRule 144Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE) The EU Competitiveness Compass emphasises the need for a competitive and circular European economy. However, the plastics sector faces significant challenges: EU plastics production declined by 8.3 % in 2023, while global production grew by 3.4 %. At the same time, circularity […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Loss of biodiversity in Doñana due to overexploitation of water – E-002864/2024(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission is aware of the issue raised by the Honourable Member and has taken legal action against Spain to address the problems of water overexploitation and biodiversity loss in Doñana through the correct application of the Habitats Directive[1] and the Water Framework Directive[2]. As a result, the Court of Justice of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Northern Adriatic as a strategic European interest: Commission security and financial support for Italian, Slovenian and Croatian ports – E-001036/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission is monitoring the impact of the Red Sea situation on maritime traffic[1], and is aware of the changes in traffic patterns from deep sea routes and larger container vessels in East Mediterranean and in some Central Mediterranean ports, which may impact ports in different ways. 1. As announced in the Competitiveness […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Text of the Vice-President’s interaction with Kautilya Fellows from Indian Foundation, New Delhi (Excerpts)
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 6:27PM by PIB Delhi Good afternoon, Shri Ram Madhav, Director, India Foundation. His public life has been dotted with contributions all throughout for larger public welfare but he can legitimately be counted as authentic part of Indian intelligentsia. Distinguished guests from abroad, and Distinguished members of this […]
MIL-OSI USA: General Terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal
US Senate News: Source: The White House Context and ObjectivesPresident Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer committed to deliver shared prosperity for American and British citizens alike. Our governments have a unique opportunity to enhance our economic partnership through the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD). A first of its kind, the United […]
MIL-OSI: Atlanticus Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) First Quarter 2025 net margin growth of 26.4% over prior year, with 3.8 million accounts served (1) ATLANTA, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLC) (Atlanticus, the Company, we, our or us), a financial technology company that enables its bank, retail and healthcare partners to offer more inclusive […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Prime Minister to announce largest ever sanctions package targeting shadow fleet as UK ramps up pressure on Russia Russia’s shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin and protecting UK and European critical national infrastructure. New action, which […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2 Press release University spinouts to grow industries of the future with new government backing Public sector is being primed to bring innovative ideas out of government labs and onto the market with £30 million backing and new guidance. 4 of the UK’s most exciting regional research […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy on extending tax cuts: “If we don’t, then we are going to have a $4.3 trillion tax increase on the American people.”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) Watch Kennedy’s comments here. WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most important thing Congress can do in the budget reconciliation process to protect the economy in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Innovation and Collaboration Needed to Address Ocean Sustainability Challenges
Busan, Republic of Korea | 08 May 2025
APEC Secretariat
Source: APEC Secretariat In a significant moment for APEC’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the ocean, Ambassador Yoon Seongmee, Chair of the 2025 APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting, and Executive Director Eduardo Pedrosa underscored the urgent need for innovative solutions and greater regional collaboration to tackle critical ocean sustainability challenges. Addressing APEC’s ocean and fisheries ministers at […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Padilla Speaks on Senate Floor to Defend California’s Clean Air Act Waivers, Warns Republicans of Consequences of Overruling Parliamentarian
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) WATCH: Padilla Speaks on Senate Floor to Defend California’s Clean Air Act Waivers, Warns Republicans of Consequences of Overruling Parliamentarian WATCH: Padilla highlights environmental, public health, and economic importance of California’s waiversWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate […]