Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on August 1, 2025.
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 USA: Trump’s unlawful CalGuard power grab results in 57% decrease in fentanyl pounds seized
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 31, 2025 What you need to know: While National Guard soldiers were unlawfully federalized by the President to await mission orders in the Los Angeles area, between May and June, there was a 57% drop in fentanyl pounds seized from those same soldiers who were pulled from their […]
MIL-OSI China: China to work with all member states to complete preparations in final phase for SCO Tianjin summit: spokesperson
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China to work with all member states to complete preparations in final phase for SCO Tianjin summit: spokesperson BEIJING, July 31 — China will work with all the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states to complete the preparations in the final phase for the SCO Tianjin […]
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 USA: Senator Marshall: Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins the Sean Spicer Show Live Washington – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Sean Spicer on The Sean Spicer Show to discuss the tenure of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the MAHA movement, and whether the Senate will […]
MIL-OSI USA: Norcross, Stevens, Lawler, Markey Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Warehouse Worker Safety
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Donald Norcross (1st District of New Jersey) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Haley Stevens (D-MI), and Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with Senator Edward Markey, introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Warehouse Worker Protection Act. The bill aims to improve safety by requiring companies with large warehouses […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Modifies the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
Source: US Whitehouse RESTRUCTURING GLOBAL TRADE TO BENEFIT AMERICAN WORKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order modifying the reciprocal tariff rates for certain countries to further address our exploding, annual U.S. goods trade deficits. This decisive action reflects the President’s continued efforts to protect the United States against foreign threats to the […]
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: Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Fund Labor, Health, and Education Departments for Fiscal Year 2026
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, released the following statement after the full committee advanced her Fiscal Year 2026 funding legislation to the Senate floor. In addition to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Office of the Privacy Commissioner | New Zealand
Source: Privacy Commissioner 5 Aug 2024, 09:00 The European Commission has determined that New Zealand has an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union. Essentially ‘adequacy’ says that our legislation isn’t the same as Europe’s, but its outcomes are similar and can be trusted. Read about how the EU determines […]
MIL-OSI USA News: President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, and the Reesetablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to promote the economic, academic, and social benefits of youth sports, fitness, and nutrition, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Revocation. Executive Order 13824 of February 26, 2018 (President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, […]
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 Economics: Frozen in transit: Russian state actor Secret Blizzard’s AiTM campaign against diplomats
Source: Microsoft Headline: Frozen in transit: Russian state actor Secret Blizzard’s AiTM campaign against diplomats All Microsoft Global Microsoft 365 Teams Copilot Windows Surface Xbox Deals Small Business Support Software Software Windows Apps AI Outlook OneDrive Microsoft Teams OneNote Microsoft Edge Skype PCs & Devices PCs & Devices Computers Shop Xbox Accessories VR & mixed […]
MIL-OSI Canada: More Than $53 Million for Southwest and Area Highway Improvements Move Export Based Economy
Source: Government of Canada regional news Released on July 31, 2025 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan provided an update about more than $53 million of highway investments this year in the southwest and area that keep Saskatchewan’s export-based economy moving. “These projects are a snapshot of our provincial government’s ongoing commitment and investment to maintain, […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Eswatini’s Digital Transformation Crucial to Unlocking Growth, Jobs, and Economic Resilience
Source: APO – Report: . Eswatini needs to digitalize, strengthen public finances and address structural economic constraints to sustain growth, according to the latest edition of the Eswatini Economic Update (EEU) launched by the World Bank Group (WBG) today, titled: Harnessing the Potential of Digital Technologies for Eswatini’s Growth and Job Creation. The report also provides analysis […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Auchincloss: New CBO Analysis Shows Trump Cuts to R&D Programs Will Harm the U.S. Economy
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jake Auchincloss (Massachusetts, 4) July 30, 2025 Washington, D.C. – As the Trump Administration continues to attack federal research and development (R&D) investments, new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms that these investments spur economic growth and reduce the long-term cost of innovation. This […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung and Google Take Galaxy S25 Edge, Gemini Live on Tour
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics America is collaborating with Google to offer a curated museum experience powered by Galaxy S25 Edge and Gemini Live. The program kicks off at Space Center Houston, the space exploration and science learning museum that serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. With AI-inspired […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Discover the potential of agentic AI in higher education
Source: Microsoft Headline: Discover the potential of agentic AI in higher education Discover how Azure AI Foundry in education helps institutions build tailored, scalable AI solutions to drive innovation and digital transformation. At Microsoft Build 2025, we unveiled a new wave of agentic innovations that are reshaping how higher education institutions use AI. From intelligent […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Curaçao and Sint Maarten: Stress Testing: High-Level Summary Technical Assistance Report
Source: International Monetary Fund Summary The technical assistance mission supported the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten in strengthening its capacity to assess banking sector resilience through the development of a new macro-stress testing framework. The framework integrates macro-consistent scenarios, sectoral credit risk models, and detailed projections of balance sheet and income statement items. […]