Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on August 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: China seeks to deepen dialogue, consultations with US
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China looks forward to deepening dialogue and consultations with the United States to seek more mutually beneficial outcomes, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday. The spokesperson made the remarks while responding to a media question about the recent China-U.S. trade talks held in […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Aviation – Lufthansa Group increases Adjusted EBIT by 27 percent in the second quarter and confirms full-year forecast
Source: Lufthansa Group Adjusted EBIT improves to EUR 871 million, net profit more than doubles to over 1 billion euros Low oil prices have a positive impact on results Demand from the US remains strong despite weakness of the US dollar, further growth on the North Atlantic Lufthansa Cargo doubles quarterly result compared with previous year […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Africa – BADEA Approves USD120 million to support Shelter Afrique Development Bank Capitalization Program
Source: Media Fast Nairobi, Kenya – [31 July 2025] – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support its transformative capital increase initiative. Effectively, BADEA has approved a landmark USD 120 million to support the capitalization program of […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: East Europe – €12 Million Investment Brings Moldova’s First ibis Styles Hotel to Chișinău
Source: Invest Moldova Agency A New Urban Hospitality Hub to Open in Fall 2025 as Part of the “German Village” Concept Chișinău, Republic of Moldova – July 31, 2025 – Amid a surge in tourism and international travel, Moldova is set to welcome its first ibis Styles hotel, part of the renowned Accor Group, a […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Economics – US tariffs prompt GlobalData to revise India economic growth forecast down to 6.5% in July 2025
Source: GlobalData Following the news that the US will impose 25% tariffs on all Indian imports starting from 1 August 2025. Ramnivas Mundada, Director of Economic Research and Companies at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “These significant tariffs, coupled with penalties linked to India’s dealings with Russian energy and military […]
MIL-OSI: Mountain America Credit Union Announces $40,000 Show Up for Teachers Grant Winners
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SANDY, Utah, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union, in partnership with Utah First Lady Abby Cox’s Show Up for Teachers initiative, announced the 40 recipients of the inaugural Show Up for Teachers Grants. Each educator has been awarded a $1,000 grant through the Mountain America Foundation to promote […]
Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Modernize Weather Radio Emergency Alerts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) reintroduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, which would modernize weather radio equipment to enhance the reliability of emergency communications during severe weather and bolster the nationwide […]
MIL-OSI: Acceleware Ltd. Announces Closing of First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acceleware® Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of cutting-edge radio frequency (“RF”) power-to-heat technologies targeting process heat for critical minerals, amine regeneration (for carbon capture and other applications), and enhanced oil production, announces that the Company closed the first tranche […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-left”>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: British steelmakers regain access to EU market
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release British steelmakers regain access to EU market British steelmakers regain access to EU market UK steel producers to regain tariff-free access to the EU market for key steel products from today [1 August]. Cuts costs and gives UK steel producers more certainty when exporting to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy, Risch introduce bill to protect small firearm businesses from discrimination
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and 16 colleagues in introducing the Equal Shot Act, which would prohibit the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against lawful firearm-related businesses. “Big Government officials in Washington should never be able to punish […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Budd, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Federal Government Overreach in Small Business Lending
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in reintroducing the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act to protect community banks and credit unions from competing with the federal government. The bill does so by prohibiting a Biden-era rule […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: Keep the Wins Coming
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss Trump Trade Deals and the MAHA Movement Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss President Trump’s trade deal winning streak, where the Canada trade deal stands following their recent stance on […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK outshines global competitors as Arbitration Act comes into effect
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3 Press release UK outshines global competitors as Arbitration Act comes into effect Businesses will benefit from faster and cheaper dispute resolution as major reforms to arbitration law come into effect today. New law comes into force today to strengthen UK’s world-leading status in arbitration Businesses can […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Risch Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearm Small Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), and 16 other Republican colleagues to introduce the Equal Shot Act. The legislation prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against firearm-related businesses. “For years, the far left has tried to undermine Americans’ right […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bill to Fund Key Defense Programs in Maine Clears Appropriations Committee
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits […]
MIL-OSI: HRC WORLD PLC: AUDITED ANNUAL RESULTS TO 31 MARCH 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) HRC WORLD PLC NASDAQ FIRST NORTH, COPENHAGENTICKER: HRCISIN: GB00BZ3CDY20 31 July 2025 AUDITED ANNUAL RESULTS TO 31 MARCH 2025 The Board of Directors of HRC World Plc (the “Company”), has approved and subsequently are pleased to present its audited financial results for the financial year ended 31 March 2025. The audited financial […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights President Trump’s AI Action Plan, pro-worker accomplishments on ‘America at Work’ listening tour
Source: US Department of Labor MYRTLE BEACH, SC – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her nationwide America at Work listening tour this week starting on the West Coast in Washington state to discuss artificial intelligence, before heading to the East Coast and stopping in South Carolina, where she spoke with business leaders […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Proclaims Food Day Canada
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 31, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to join provinces across Canada in officially proclaiming August 2 as Food Day Canada. This day serves as a celebration of the individuals and communities who contribute to Canada’s vibrant food system. “Food Day Canada is a great opportunity […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: On Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power, Shaheen Details Her Senate Floor Effort to Block Trump Tariff Taxes from Taking Effect, Highlights Trade War Harms to Families and Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a top member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, joined Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power last night to discuss her Senate floor effort to […]