Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Senator Markey, Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Wyden Blast Republicans’ All-Out Assault on Clean Air and Climate
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey Senator Markey joined by Democratic Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Wyden, and climate advocates Washington (May 22, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the Senate Climate Change Task Force, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of […]
MIL-Evening Report: NZ Budget 2025: funding growth at the expense of pay equity for women could cost National in the long run
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Pay equity protest outside parliament on budget day, May 22 2025. Getty Images In 1936, when the National Party was created through a merger of the United and Reform parties, there was a recognition […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Minister calls for national mission to raise living standards
Source: Scottish Government Ahead of UK summit, FM says Winter Fuel Payment must be restored. The UK needs a national mission to raise living standards and provide people with hope that things will get easier, starting with the restoration of a Winter Fuel Payment to all pensioner households, First Minister John Swinney has said. Speaking […]
MIL-OSI USA: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: One, Big, Beautiful Bill Clears House
US Senate News: Source: The White House President Donald J. Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cement an America First agenda of prosperity, opportunity, and security into law — is one step closer to the finish line following its passage by the House of Representatives. Here’s what they’re saying about the […]
MIL-OSI USA: National Maritime Day, 2025
US Senate News: Source: The White House class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION More than 200 years ago, the American steamship S.S. Savannah set sail across the Atlantic, becoming the first vessel of its kind to complete the journey. That daring voyage marked the start of American maritime excellence. From that […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hong Kong Night held in Niigata to promote closer regional Asian economic and trade ties
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Hong Kong Night held in Niigata to promote closer regional Asian economic and trade ties The Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Fred Lam, was invited as the keynote speaker to share with the guests how Hong Kong International Airport connects Hong Kong and the […]
MIL-OSI China: Senior official says China will deepen cooperation with CEECs
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin attends the opening ceremony of the fourth China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair and delivers a speech in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] NINGBO, May 22 — Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin on Thursday said China […]
MIL-OSI China: China-Belarus ties in high-level development: vice premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News MINSK, May 22 — The China-Belarus all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership has seen high-level development and fruitful cooperation in various fields, said Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong. Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Electronics Secures Two Leadership Positions in 3GPP
Source: Samsung ▲ (From left) Rajavelsamy Rajadurai and Lixiang Xu Samsung Electronics has secured new chair and vice-chair positions in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), the world’s largest telecommunications standards organization. Established in 1998, 3GPP develops global mobile communications standards with participation from major companies and organizations including Samsung, Qualcomm, Apple, Ericsson, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein Announces Industrial Manufacturer Will Create More Than 325 Jobs in Charlotte
Source: US State of North Carolina Headline: Governor Stein Announces Industrial Manufacturer Will Create More Than 325 Jobs in Charlotte Governor Stein Announces Industrial Manufacturer Will Create More Than 325 Jobs in CharlottelsaitoThu, 05/22/2025 – 18:21 Raleigh, NC Today Governor Josh Stein announced that AVL Manufacturing (AVL USA, Inc.) will establish a new production facility […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, May 22, 2025
Source: International Monetary Fund May 22, 2025 SPEAKER: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, everyone and welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. It is wonderful to see you all today on this rainy Washington morning, especially those of you here in person and of course also those of you […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Frank Elderson: Nature’s bell tolls for thee, economy!
Source: European Central Bank Keynote speech by Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center Leiden, 22 May 2025 Thank you for inviting me to speak at this annual biodiversity dinner. The wide range of speakers here this evening […]
MIL-OSI Economics: DG Okonjo-Iweala, IPU Secretary General Chungong urge parliaments to ratify WTO Fisheries Agreement
Source: World Trade Organization Adopted at the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June 2022, the Agreement tackles some of the most harmful forms of fisheries subsidies, including those that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, the depletion of overfished stocks, and unregulated high seas fishing. “We are on the verge of a major […]
MIL-OSI Economics: NOIA Statement on House Passage of the Reconciliation Package
Source: National Ocean Industries Association – NOIA Headline: NOIA Statement on House Passage of the Reconciliation Package For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 22, 2025NOIA .org NOIA Statement on House Passage of the Reconciliation Package Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Verizon reports preliminary results of shareholder vote at 2025 annual meeting
Source: Verizon Headline: Verizon reports preliminary results of shareholder vote at 2025 annual meeting BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has announced preliminary results of the shareholder vote at its annual meeting, which was held today in a virtual-only format. Verizon’s shareholders elected each of Verizon’s 10 directors to a one-year […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Meeting of 16-17 April 2025
Source: European Central Bank Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 16-17 April 2025 22 May 2025 1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options Financial market developments Ms Schnabel recalled that President Trump’s announcement […]
MIL-OSI Europe: In-Depth Analysis – Implementing defence financing and spending under the Economic Governance Framework – 22-05-2025
Source: European Parliament This briefing examines the European Commission’s plans to finance and implement greater defence expenditure in Europe. In particular, it analyses the SAFE mechanism, National Escape Clause implementation across Member States, fiscal implications assessed by the ECB, and proposals to repurpose cohesion funds for defence objectives. This is an update of a previous […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage
Source: – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Why Alberta—and all of Canada—need energy storage Energy storage is transforming the way we manage electricity. By Vittoria Bellissimo, President & CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association There has never been a better time for Alberta—and all of Canada—to invest in energy storage. Alberta is currently redesigning its electricity market and […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New UK-Japan partnership to boost economic growth and cultural exchanges
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New UK-Japan partnership to boost economic growth and cultural exchanges Boost for UK businesses and growth as new Musubi Initiative strengthens UK-Japan connections Innovative public-private partnership to encourage investment and grow the next generation of UK and Japanese leaders, while creating new opportunities for sports […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Launches #YouMake Offers In The UK
Source: Samsung LONDON, U.K. – May 22, 2025: Samsung Electronics has unveiled a range of offers perfect for families, wellness and travel enthusiasts. Samsung’s intelligent technology empowers users to nuture bonds with loved ones and enrich their everyday. From appliances that can do the thinking for you when it comes to the right wash […]