Economy – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 15, 2025

Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Cost of living remains priority in Q3
Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions in the Q3 Action Plan. “While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to […]

MIL-Evening Report: Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of […]

MIL-OSI USA: Republican Energy and Water Development Funding Bill Increases Energy Costs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Despite Heightened Risks, Bill Makes Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC — House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released the draft fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development […]

MIL-OSI USA: Republicans Proceed with Bill to Increase Energy Costs and Make Americans More Vulnerable to Nuclear Threats
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) **STATE-BY-STATE FACT SHEET** Republicans Slash Vital Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Funding for States Washington, DC — During today’s Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee markup of the 2026 funding bill, House Democrats exposed how the bill increases costs for American households, undermines […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial Stability Report special topic article released today. While the economic impact will unfold slowly, the Reserve Bank is urging financial institutions to understand and be […]

MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS HAVEN’T DONE A DAMN THING TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue pushing back against Republicans’ One Big Ugly Law which rewards billionaires while stripping food and healthcare from the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Turning the Tide: Democratic Republic of Congo’s Emergency Food Production Project Sows Resilience, Plants Hope
Source: African Development Bank Group In the early morning, the fields stretch as far as the eye can see, bathed in the soft light of the rising sun. In Kwilu, Kasai, and Tshopo provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rural communities are reclaiming their land with renewed energy. Here, every furrow in […]

MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank and CIF to launch report on increasing business opportunities, access to credit for women in renewable energy in Uganda,…
Source: African Development Bank Group What:        Launch of report: Increasing Business Opportunities and Access to Credit for Women in Renewable Energy in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda   Who:         African Development Bank and Climate Investment Funds When:       July 14, 2025 – 2:00pm – 4:00 pm EAT Where:     Zoom: https://afdb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gFMNsnCCSMy_ovBU0N7HxA The African Development Bank will launch […]

MIL-OSI Economics: African Development Bank Project Enhances Water Access in Malawi Town
Source: African Development Bank Group In the green hills of Rumphi, northern Malawi, the hum of progress can be heard at the newly established Rumphi Technical College. With its modern buildings, new equipment, and a sense of optimism, the college has quickly become a symbol of opportunity. MIL OSI Economics –

MIL-OSI China: China, EU hold high-level environment, climate dialogue
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice President of the European Commission, hold the sixth China-EU High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue jointly in Beijing, […]

MIL-OSI: Free Cloud Mining Revolution: BAY Miner Launches App for Effortless Bitcoin and Dogecoin Mining
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) London, UK, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an audacious attempt to democratize crypto mining, BAY Miner has created a groundbreaking mobile application to mine Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) which requires no investment or even technical proficiency. By using BAY Miner clients don’t need to purchase hardware, worry about utility […]

MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Energy Secretary: The World Needs More Reliable American Energy
Source: US Department of Energy The Economist July 14, 2025 “Climate change is a by-product of progress, not an existential crisis, says Trump’s energy czar” By Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy Nearly every aspect of modern life depends upon energy. It fuels opportunity, lifts people out of poverty and saves lives. That is why, as […]

MIL-OSI USA: Joint Statement from Senators Graham and Blumenthal
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today made this joint statement after President Trump made a series of announcements regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, including his intention to impose secondary tariffs on Russia if they do not agree to […]

MIL-OSI Economics: 2025 House Transportation Joint Trades Maritime Workforce Letter
Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America Headline: 2025 House Transportation Joint Trades Maritime Workforce Letter Jul 11, 2025 2025 House Transportation Joint Trades Maritime Workforce Letter Dear Chair Graves and Ranking Member Larsen: President Trump’s directive that the U.S. government “unleash American energy” (Executive Order 14154) has helped set the country on a course of […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Eliza Drake’s Story
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Eliza Drake’s Story The following is part of IADC’s 85th anniversary campaign, “Many Stories, One Voice,” which aims to showcase the real human stories behind the drilling industry.  Eliza Drake – IADC Young Professionals Committee Networking/Social Subcommittee Chair; Marketing Representative for Caterpillar Oil & Gas Eliza […]

MIL-OSI: Rivalry Reports Q1 2025 Results Highlighting Strengthened Unit Economics, Operating Leverage, and Strategic Progress
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025”). All dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Q1 2025 was the […]

MIL-OSI: AI Mining Revolutionizes Ripple’s XRP, PFMCrypto Launches Smart Mining Contracts for Smarter Crypto Rewards
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, NY, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and mobile platforms, these flexible short-term contracts allow users to mine XRP […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Bill Pickering’s Story
Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors – IADC Headline: Bill Pickering’s Story The following is part of IADC’s 85th anniversary campaign, “Many Stories, One Voice,” which aims to showcase the real human stories behind the drilling industry.  Bill Pickering – IADC Young Professionals Committee Co-Chair; Manager at Precision Drilling Bill standing in front of a […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China, EU hold 6th High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera […]

MIL-OSI USA: July 14th, 2025

Heinrich Announces Committee Passage of Over $12.5 Million for New Mexico
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Investments Heinrich championed fully fund SNAP & WIC, increase funding for the Southwest Border Commission, support Tribes & farmers, provide rental assistance, & more WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 […]