Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven Outlines Permanent Tax Relief for American Families, Workers & Small Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven 07.02.25 One Big Beautiful Bill Preserves & Expands Tax Breaks for Low- and Middle-Income Households, Empowers Small Businesses, Farmers & Ranchers to Invest in Their Operations BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with local business leaders and community […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Introduces Legislation Declaring U.S. Businesses Independent from EU Regulations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at declaring U.S. companies independent from burdensome foreign regulations, particularly targeting the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign […]
MIL-OSI USA: PHILADELPHIA – Governor Shapiro Announces Major New Private Sector Investment to Expand Shipbuilding at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Source: US State of Pennsylvania July 03, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA ADVISORY – PHILADELPHIA – Governor Shapiro Announces Major New Private Sector Investment to Expand Shipbuilding at Philadelphia Navy Yard Governor Josh Shapiro will join Rhoads Industries to announce a major new private sector investment in the company’s manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Kingdom of the Netherlands – Curaçao: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
Source: IMF – News in Russian July 2, 2025 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom honors fallen California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 2, 2025 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano: “Officer Miguel Cano dedicated his life to serving our communities, and his passing is a heartbreaking loss for the state and the California Highway Patrol. Jennifer and […]
MIL-OSI USA News: 160th Anniversary of the United States Secret Service, 2025
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-center”>By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation authorizing the creation of the United States Secret Service, the very same day an assassin’s bullet tragically took his life. Ironically, the agency he established likely could not have saved him. Its […]
MIL-OSI Russia: General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee welcomes new Vietnam-US trade deal
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News HANOI, July 2 (Xinhua) — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam welcomed the new trade agreement between Vietnam and the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom marks historic expansion of California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, announces 16 new projects to film in the Golden State
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 2, 2025 What you need to know: Governor Newsom is more than doubling the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, and adding 16 new television projects that will generate $1.1 billion in new economic activity. BURBANK – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom joined labor representatives, entertainment leaders and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Aguilar: The GOP’s One Big Ugly Bill is fundamentally un-American
Source: US House of Representatives – Democratic Caucus The following text contains opinion that is not, or not necessarily, that of MIL-OSI – July 02, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Coons, Representative Chu lead bicameral letter demanding accountability for President Trump’s discriminatory travel ban
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) led 68 of their Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to rescind his discriminatory travel ban that will keep families apart and devastate the U.S. economy. […]
MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2015/1017, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695 and (EU) 2021/1153 as regards increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under Regulation (EU) 2021/523 and simplifying reporting requirements – A10-0117/2025
Source: European Parliament DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2015/1017, (EU) 2021/523, (EU) 2021/695 and (EU) 2021/1153 as regards increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under Regulation (EU) 2021/523 and simplifying reporting requirements (COM(2025)0084 – C10‑0036/2025 – 2025/0040(COD)) […]
MIL-OSI Europe: REPORT on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports – A10-0133/2025
Source: European Parliament MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports (2025/2037(INI)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the report of 31 March 2022 by the Wise Persons Group on the Reform of the EU Customs Union entitled ‘Putting More Union in the European Customs: Ten proposals to […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Finland’s derogation for mink fur farming and the ban on fur farming throughout the EU – E-002603/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002603/2025to the CommissionRule 144Maria Ohisalo (Verts/ALE) The Commission has added the American mink to the EU list of invasive alien species.[1]However, Finland wants to continue mink fur farming and is therefore going to apply for a derogation to do this. To obtain a derogation, it must be demonstrated […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Green taxation in Cyprus – E-001234/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The green taxation reform is a key element of Cyprus’ Recovery and Resilience Plan[1]. It aims to internalise environmental externalities, encouraging more efficient use of resources and incentivising the adoption of renewable energy. This is crucial in Cyprus where the green taxation system and municipal waste recycling lag behind the rest of […]
MIL-OSI Europe: The EIB reinforces global partnerships to boost food security and promote rural development, fight hunger and poverty
Source: European Investment Bank As part of its strategic cooperation with UN agencies, the EIB formalises its partnership with the World Food Programme, paving the way for the implementation of the first EIB-backed climate risk insurance scheme and enhancing EIB’s impact in fragile contexts. The EIB extends its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
MIL-OSI Africa: South Africa looks to global lessons as it sharpens its focus on gender priorities at G20
Source: South Africa News Agency South Africa looks to global lessons as it sharpens its focus on gender priorities at G20 As the G20 Technical Meetings continue in South Africa, a powerful voice is emerging from within the country’s leadership, calling for bolder and more targeted investments in women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Advocate […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Courtesy Call from CEO of CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation
Source: ASEAN Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from the Chief Executive Officer of CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, Dr. Janne Taalas, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. They discussed potential areas of cooperation between ASEAN and CMI. CMI is an independent Finnish non-profit organisation committed to […]
MIL-OSI Economics: The Pula appreciated by 2 percent against the South African rand
Source: Bank of Botswana Over the one-month period to June 2025, the Pula appreciated by 2 percent against the South African rand, while it depreciated by 0.5 percent against the SDR. It depreciated by 2.5 percent against the euro and 1.1 percent against the British pound, while it appreciated 0.8 percent each against the US […]
MIL-OSI Africa: African Development Bank approves $47.5 million loan to spur Eswatini’s economic growth
Download logo The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $47.5 million loan to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The loan will support the government’s efforts to transform the economy, achieve sustainable growth, create jobs, improve service delivery, and enhance the livelihoods of its people. The Enhancing Economic Resilience and […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Media Registration Opens for APEC Ministerial and High-Level Meetings in Incheon
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Source: APEC – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Media registration is now open for the upcoming APEC high-level and ministerial meetings taking place in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 31 July to 12 August 2025. Convened under the 2025 APEC theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper,” these meetings will bring together ministers, senior officials […]