Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Finance Committee Advances CBP Commissioner Nomination
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today advanced the nomination of Rodney Scott to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner by a vote of 14-13. Following the vote, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the statement below: “Mr. Scott’s decades of service and […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese, Brazilian central banks sign MOU to enhance financial strategic cooperation
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese, Brazilian central banks sign MOU to enhance financial strategic cooperation BEIJING, May 13 — The central banks of China and Brazil on Tuesday inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on financial strategic cooperation, according to the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). The PBOC said that […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate and House Republicans Make Strides to Repeal Over a Dozen Biden-Era Regulations to Advance Trump’s America First Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – In a seismic victory for President Trump’s America First Agenda, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today released the following statement on Senate and House Republicans’ efforts to reverse over a dozen of Joe Biden’s nonsensical regulations using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) – a legislative tool allowing Congress to strike down federal […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Brat to business: Gen Z and Millennials turn bold ideas into business start-ups – CBA
Source: COmmonwealth Bank of Australia – CBA New data shows Millennials and Gen Z continue to be the driving force behind new business in Australia, as CommBank shows support for young entrepreneurs through its sponsorship of AFC Australian Fashion Week. New CommBank research shows that Millennials and Gen Z business owners continue to drive Australian […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-Evening Report: In Indonesia, Albanese has a chance to reset a relationship held back by anxiety and misperceptions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hangga Fathana, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wasted little time taking his first overseas trip since Labor won a historic victory in Australia’s federal election. He’ll head to Indonesia today to meet the country’s new president, Prabowo […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy On Trump’s Middle East Trip: This Isn’t America First. This Is Trump First. It’s A National Security Disaster And A Moral Abomination.
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy [embedded content] WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to deliver a blistering condemnation of President Trump’s foreign policy corruption, highlighting his use of the office to enrich himself while putting U.S. national security at risk. Murphy […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.13.25 Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’ GOP proposal would cancel health coverage and drive-up co-pays for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi unveils roadmap for deepening cooperation with LAC countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, […]
MIL-OSI: Mountain America Credit Union Continues Expansion in Arizona With New Queen Creek Location
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PHOENIX, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union is celebrating the grand opening of its newest branch in Queen Creek, Arizona. The new location at 150 W. Combs Road, Queen Creek, Arizona, will host festivities on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Media Snippet accompanying […]
Markets decline over 1% on profit booking after record rally
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investors opted to book profits following a sharp rally in the previous session. Concerns over the progress of US-China trade talks also contributed to the cautious sentiment, pulling down the benchmark indices after their best performance in over […]
MIL-OSI: Freehold Royalties Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) announces first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Highlights $91 million in revenue; $68 million in funds from operations ($0.42/share) (1)(3); $44 million in dividends paid ($0.27/share)(2); 10,635 bbls/d of […]
MIL-OSI: Peyto Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) (“Peyto” or the “Company”) is pleased to report operating and financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Q1 2025 Highlights: Peyto reported $225.2 million in funds from operations1,2 (“FFO”), or $1.12/diluted share, and generated $120.2 million of […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Benin: African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Benin sign €15 million guarantee facility to improve trade finance and support businesses
Source: African Development Bank Group On Monday 12 May in Cotonou, the African Development Bank and the Bank of Africa Benin (BOA-Benin) signed a €15 million guarantee agreement to strengthen the Bank of Africa’s trade finance activities in Benin and support Beninese businesses. MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – Largest number ever of around 200 Japanese companies to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Business Expo & Conference
SOURCE: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Seeking opportunities in African markets with diverse business contents TOKYO, Japan, May 13, 2025 – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO; Chairman and CEO: ISHIGURO Norihiko; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) (www.JETRO.go.jp) is pleased to announce that it will host the TICAD Business Expo & Conference from 20 to 22 August 2025, […]
MIL-OSI: Condor Announces 2025 First Quarter Results and Purchase of Its First LNG Facility
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDR), a Canadian based, internationally focused energy transition company focused on Central Asia is pleased to announce the release of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025, together with […]
MIL-OSI: Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. All figures are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Carbon Streaming Chief Executive Officer Marin […]
MIL-OSI: TWFG Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — – Total Revenues increased 16.6% for the quarter over the prior year period to $53.8 million –– Total Written Premium increased 15.5% for the quarter over the prior year period to $371.0 million –– Organic Revenue Growth Rate* of 14.3% for the quarter […]
MIL-OSI USA: Booker, Warren, Nadler Press Pepsi on Potentially Illegal Price Discrimination Against Small, Independently-Owned Grocery Stores
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), wrote to Ramon Laguarta, CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) demanding an explanation for the company’s potentially illegal price discrimination against small and independent […]