Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Introduces Bill to Strengthen Benefits for American Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in cosponsoring the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act, which establishes a safe harbor under federal law for companies that would like to voluntarily provide employee benefits. This would apply to any benefit or protection commonly provided to full-time […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Introduces Bill to Strengthen Benefits for American Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in cosponsoring the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act, which establishes a safe harbor under federal law for companies that would like to voluntarily provide employee benefits. This would apply to any benefit or protection commonly provided to full-time […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Airservices Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese state councilor calls for expanded services consumption, safeguarded livelihoods
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese state councilor calls for expanded services consumption, safeguarded livelihoods NANCHANG, July 9 — Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin has called for efforts to expand services consumption in sectors like culture, tourism and elderly care, and to strengthen work on the key issues affecting people’s livelihoods. […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier meets BASF CEO
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Markus Kamieth, chairman of BASF’s Board of Executive Directors, in Beijing, capital of China, July 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, July 9 — Chinese Vice […]
MIL-OSI China: China, Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade, investment, Chinese premier says
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China, Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade, investment, Chinese premier says Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Speaker of the Egyptian House of Representatives Hanafy Ali Gebaly in Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 9 — China and Egypt should consistently facilitate two-way trade […]
MIL-OSI China: China voices support for Arab nations’ unity, development — premier
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit in Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CAIRO, July 9 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Wednesday that China supports Arab countries in strengthening strategic autonomy, enhancing unity and self-reliance, and pursuing development […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Technology – Moldova’s Virtual IT Park Attracts Global Attention with Record Growth and €1 Billion Revenue Target – MITP
Source: Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP) Chisinau, Moldova, July 9th,2025 – Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP), the first fully virtual IT park in Europe and a key pillar of Moldova’s innovation ecosystem, continues to break records and transform the country’s economic landscape. In 2025, MITP expects its resident companies to generate over €1 billion in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing population and ballooning welfare and health costs are piling pressure on the public purse. In response, former Minister of Finance Sir Roger Douglas and University […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New data points to growing social and economic impact of charity sector amidst challenging financial environment.
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New data points to growing social and economic impact of charity sector amidst challenging financial environment. New insights from sector data suggest that charities have been able to direct additional resources to delivering their aims, amidst a tightening financial squeeze. The Charity Commission, the regulator […]
MIL-OSI Economics: BSTDB Concludes the 27th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Yerevan
Source: Black Sea Trade and Development Bank Press Release | 09-Jul-2025 Governors Reaffirm Support for BSTDB and Approve New Strategic Branding The Board of Governors of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) held its 27th Annual Meeting under the Chairmanship of Mr. Artur Javadyan, BSTDB Governor for the Republic of Armenia. The Meeting […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Verizon offers Samsung’s thinnest-ever Galaxy Z Fold7 and redesigned Z Flip7 at huge savings
Source: Verizon Headline: Verizon offers Samsung’s thinnest-ever Galaxy Z Fold7 and redesigned Z Flip7 at huge savings [TL;DR] Get a Galaxy Z Flip7 on us, or $1,100 off a Galaxy Z Fold7 with Unlimited Ultimate and eligible trade-in on select manufacturer devices. Any condition guaranteed. Google AI Pro Perk on us: Get Google AI Pro […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Amanda Serrano and Total Wireless champion the everyday fighters who don’t fight in rings
Source: Verizon Headline: Amanda Serrano and Total Wireless champion the everyday fighters who don’t fight in rings NEW YORK – Three days before Amanda Serrano steps back into the ring with Katie Taylor at Madison Square Garden, she knows what it means to be underestimated. The boxer has spent her career proving doubters wrong – […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: ‘We Must Act Now to Safeguard Biodiversity, Build Coastal Resilience’, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Blue Economy Conference in Gulf of Guinea
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the International Conference on the Blue Economy in the Gulf of Guinea, in Cameroon today: I wish to express my deep appreciation to the President, Government and people of Cameroon for hosting this landmark […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The bill on regulating the platform economy was adopted by the State Duma in the first reading
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The State Duma deputies adopted the draft federal law “On Certain Issues of Regulating the Platform Economy in the Russian Federation” in the first reading, as well as […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Appointment of the Chair of the Financial Reporting Board of EFRAG – NEW – Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Source: European Parliament EFRAG logo © EFRAG, 2022 ECON will hold a public hearing with Dr Wolf Klinz in the framework of his renewal as Chair of the Financial Reporting Board (FRB) of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG). The FRB is responsible for all positions taken at EFRAG on financial reporting, in particular […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Social and economic barriers, not choice, driving global fertility crisis: UNFPA
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: $1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That’s how development works
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia has had an indelible effect on the civilian population, displacing millions, straining the economy and inflicting physical and mental trauma. During these dark years, the UN has stayed alongside the Ukrainian people, providing aid, necessities and healthcare, and restoring energy supplies. […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: A Pocket-Sized AI Powerhouse With a New Edge-To-Edge FlexWindow
Source: Samsung Compact in size, bold in capability – Galaxy Z Flip7 redefines the flip phone experience JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, powered by a new FlexWindow. Small enough to slip into a pocket, yet powerful enough to deliver the […]