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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Develop emotional intelligence and become a master of producing: what will be taught in Technograd

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In October, the Technograd Innovation and Educational Complex at VDNKh invites everyone to face-to-face intensive courses for media industry experts. The meetings will be useful for those who want to get acquainted with creative techniques in producing and advertising, as well as master techniques for developing emotional intelligence. The events are designed for beginners and experienced representatives of the media and creative industries and for entrepreneurs who want to promote their business with the help of advertising and media content.

    The meetings will be held by the creative producer of the Gazprom-Media Holding group of companies Georgy Ryumin and the creative director of the ManaMake comics production studio Artem Zhukov.

    The events are free, but pre-registration is required. All meetings start at 6:00 PM.

    First intensive “Producing as a lifestyle” will take place on October 18. Georgy Ryumin will tell guests about the secrets of a producer’s work, key competencies of a specialist, reveal the basics of dramaturgy and teach how to look for ideas for a project. At the end of the meeting, visitors will learn interesting facts from the expert’s personal professional experience.

    The next lesson is called “Advertising, Original Content and Attention Management” will take place on October 24. Artem Zhukov will discuss with the audience the role of unusual ideas in advertising, methods of managing the audience’s attention and the latest trends in marketing. The audience will learn how advertising is created, information products are developed in companies of different levels and what tools are used to promote them.

    Third intensive “Emotional Intelligence, or How to Learn to Understand People” is scheduled for October 31. Artem Zhukov will help guests develop communication skills and gain confidence in communication. Participants will be told how to recognize other people’s emotions and influence them, how to avoid thinking errors and increase personal effectiveness.

    All intensive courses will be held in person at the Art. Technograd pavilion at the following address: Moscow, Prospekt Mira, Building 119, Building 318. Each meeting will last two hours. The number of places is limited.

    The Technograd Innovation and Educational Complex is a unique venue at VDNKh, offering a new format of career guidance, training and educational leisure for residents and guests of the capital. The Career Development Center is one of the Technograd divisions. Its specialists help with training, choosing a profession and career planning. The project is supervised by Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City of Moscow.

    Read more on the project website.

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    https://vvv.mos.ru/nevs/item/145011073/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Robotic surgeons, transplantation and research. How Botkin Hospital became a scientific and clinical center

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    More than 90 clinical departments, a flagship emergency center, minimally invasive surgery, innovative equipment, organ transplantation, scientific research and implementation of advanced technologies. This is what it looks like today City Clinical Hospital named after S.P. Botkin. It recently received a new status – Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center (MMNCC). This is a natural result of the evolution that the hospital has undergone over the past 10 years. A mos.ru correspondent spoke with doctors about its key transformations.

    What specialized medical centers have opened in renovated buildings, how are cancers treated at stage zero, what surgeries are performed by robots, how innovators create cutting-edge technologies, and why is city recognition important to them – in our article.

    From emergency care to bone marrow transplants

    The transformation of the Botkin Hospital began about 10 years ago, since then 11 buildings have been built and renovated. Specialized medical centers are being opened in them, where they provide a full cycle of care – from diagnostics to treatment and dynamic monitoring.

    In 2024, the hospital will celebrate 114 years since its foundation. All these years, it has been providing emergency medical care in various areas. We maintain centuries-old traditions and introduce new technologies into our work. We create unique specialized centers, use innovative equipment, develop minimally invasive surgery, train doctors, conduct scientific research and develop advanced treatment methods. Thanks to the achievements of recent years, the hospital has received the status of a scientific and clinical center Dmitry Grekov Deputy Director for Clinical Work of the Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center named after S.P. Botkin

    In 2019, the only city ophthalmology center in the capital began operating — one of the largest and most modern specialized centers in Russia and Europe. It treats any eye pathologies. Later, the hematology building was modernized, where courses of chemo-, immuno-, and targeted therapy, as well as bone marrow transplantation, are now conducted. In the outpatient oncology care center, under the supervision of one team of doctors, you can undergo pathomorphological examinations, receive radiation and surgical treatment. The interdistrict nephrology center specializes in the treatment of kidney pathologies: hemodialysis, replacement therapy, transplantation. Another transformation of the Botkin Hospital is the launch in 2021 of the first high-throughput endoscopic center in Moscow for the early diagnosis of oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Patients from the risk group are referred here.

    “Every fourth patient in the capital has neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract. But they can be avoided if screening is performed in time. The center conducts gastro- and colonoscopy under intravenous anesthesia, and if polyps are detected, endoscopists remove them immediately. Sometimes we already see tumor cells in the removed polyps, this is stage zero cancer. After the procedure, the patient does not need medications or operations – only regular examinations. Over three years of work, the center has conducted almost 130 thousand studies and removed about 15 thousand formations. That is, we have already prevented oncology in so many people,” Dmitry Grekov emphasized.

    Last year, the Botkin Hospital opened a flagship emergency medical care center; during the first 24 hours of hospitalization, patients undergo diagnostics, surgical treatment, and intensive care. That same year, the Moscow City Urology Center opened, which became the largest in Russia.

    Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the comprehensive modernization of the Botkin HospitalThanks to nephrology centers in Moscow, the number of emergency hospitalizations for kidney diseases has decreasedThe capital reported on the results of the work of endoscopic centers over three yearsOperations of any complexity and high technology: a tour of the flagship and urological centers of the Botkin Hospital

    Laparoscopes, surgical robots and neuronavigators

    The S.P. Botkin MMNCC is a leader in the number of high-tech surgeries performed. Innovative equipment has made it possible to develop minimally invasive surgery. During laparoscopy, the doctor does not make large incisions, but inserts an endoscope with a camera transmitting an image to the screen and instruments through punctures into the organ. With the endovascular method, vessels are operated through punctures.

    “Minimally invasive surgery has become commonplace for us. We are also pioneers in robotic technologies. In 2013, the first Da Vinci robot appeared in the hospital in Moscow, now we have six of them. They operate following the surgeon’s commands. Their “hands” can perform complex manipulations, as they rotate 540 degrees. Robots remove tumors in the liver, lungs, stomach, mediastinal tumors (this is an anatomical space in the middle sections of the chest cavity). They have no equal in narrow places: the rectum, pelvis, prostate gland. With the help of the Da Vinci robot, more than 10 thousand operations have already been performed in our clinic,” said Dmitry Grekov.

    The MMNCC has modern CT and MRI machines at its disposal. Angiographs visualize the lumen of blood vessels and heart cavities. In neurosurgery and ophthalmology, intraoperative microscopes are indispensable for detailing deep lesions. The neuronavigator builds a route to the affected area of the brain so that the surgeon does not touch functionally significant areas.

    “Our center has one of the largest experience in Russia in using minimally invasive methods to treat people with complicated malignant neoplasms. We have almost all medical specialties, which has allowed us to form multidisciplinary teams and make decisions at a single consultation. For example, we have already performed more than 10 operations for kidney tumors, when the tumor thrombus grows along the inferior vena cava and reaches the heart. In such a situation, the operating team consists of urologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular and abdominal surgeons,” the doctor said.

    A place where medical work is inseparable from scientific work

    Treatment should go hand in hand with science – this is the principle of the S.P. Botkin MMNCC. Since its foundation in 1910 to the present day, the institution remains an innovator. All scientific staff are practicing doctors.

    Our goal is to improve treatment methods and medical technologies based on our experience. We see a weak point and try to find a solution. We start by analyzing the results. We performed surgery on 300 people, and 10 percent had postoperative complications. What factors influenced the procedure — age, smoking, diabetes? Statistics indicate the cause, and the team begins to create a medicine, a new treatment strategy, or a device. The development is tested at the center, and then the database is collected again. One study takes an average of three years. In emergency surgery, the results are immediately visible: on the 10th day after the operation, it is clear whether there are complications or not. In oncology, you have to wait for years for the results Pavel Drozdov Deputy Director for Science, S.P. Botkin Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center

    If the effectiveness is proven, the new technology is “broadcast” to the capital’s medicine. In 2015, the city’s first simulation center opened in the hospital. There are simulators for endovascular and maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery, and endoscopy. For example, Moscow doctors are taught to perform laparoscopic surgeries on organ dummies. Some simulators recreate acute cholecystitis and appendicitis, and intestinal obstruction.

    The MMNCC team has repeatedly received the Russian Federation Government Prize in Science and Technology. Success was achieved in the treatment of pancreatic necrosis, a condition in which part of the pancreas becomes necrotic, causing its juice to digest nearby tissues. The team determined the types of this pathology (the tail, head, or entire gland died) and treatment tactics for each of them, for which they were awarded.

    Doctors were also awarded for developing minimally invasive methods of surgical treatment of abdominal tumors: they wrote instructions on how to use laparoscopy and robots for interventions on the liver, stomach, and intestines. Doctors were also encouraged for creating a technology for machine perfusion of donor kidneys and liver. In order for organ cells to function while waiting for a transplant, they began to be enriched with a solution saturated with oxygen. This way they take root faster in the recipient.

    “Awards are not the goal of our work, but they are recognition of our contribution to the development of medicine. We managed to prove that we are not just a hospital, and as a result, we received the status of a scientific and clinical center. We plan to expand the staff of scientific employees and continue to improve the quality of care,” added Pavel Drozdov.

    Scientific work has been carried out in neurology, cardiology, neurosurgery, hematology and other areas, many projects receive grants from the city. The endoscopic method of operating on ulcers complicated by bleeding comes from the MMNCC. Within the walls of the center, a synthetic prosthesis-loop with a tension control mechanism for people suffering from urinary incontinence has been developed, as well as a program based on artificial intelligence, which helps diagnose prostate cancer, select therapy, and predict the course of the disease.

    Currently, doctors are working on an algorithm for performing different types of keratoplasty (surgery to restore the cornea). MMNKTs has something to share: it is the only city clinic that performs corneal transplants.

    Moscow doctors have introduced the latest method of treating a common disease in menNeural networks helped the capital’s radiologists process 13 million studiesTechnologies on guard of health: what high-precision equipment is used in Moscow hospitalsThe era of technology. Doctors spoke about new standards in the capital’s healthcareSaving Hearts. Moscow’s Chief Cardiac Surgeon on Minimally Invasive Techniques and Disease Prevention

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A joint working group of NSU and KazNU has been created to explore the possibility of opening a branch in Kazakhstan under a public-private partnership scheme

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The decision to create a joint group was made at a meeting held at NSU. It was attended by Rector of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi Zhanseit Kanseitula Tuimebayev, Rector of NSU Mikhail Fedoruk and Head of the NSU Endowment Fund Igor Kim. The main task of the working group will be to work out the possibilities of opening a branch under the public-private partnership scheme. Until now, there have been no such examples in the practice of Russian universities.

    At the present moment, together with representatives of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi and the NSU Alumni Association in Kazakhstan, a lot of preparatory work has already been done to open the branch, a list of natural science and interdisciplinary areas (profiles) of higher education training at NSU has been compiled, which may be of interest to Kazakhstani applicants to the NSU branch.

    Representatives of the two universities also signed an agreement to extend cooperation in the educational, scientific and cultural spheres for 5 years – until 2029. The main areas are:

    – development and implementation of joint scientific research and activities in priority areas of the Parties;

    – organizing the exchange of teachers and staff for giving lectures, conducting classes, and supervising diploma and dissertation research;

    – organization of academic exchange and internships for teachers, master’s and doctoral students;

    – improving the qualifications of the teaching staff and research staff;

    – development of joint educational programs.

    As the rectors of the universities noted at the meeting, in the near future the main focus will be on cooperation in the field of science, part of which will be joint developments. Interaction in the educational sphere will also be strengthened. In order to achieve these goals, the parties agreed to draw up a roadmap for the development and expansion of cooperation between the two universities.

    Currently, NSU cooperates with 16 leading universities of Kazakhstan, 6 of them in the field of IT technologies. Currently, about 180 Kazakhstani students study at Novosibirsk State University, mainly at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, the Humanities Institute and the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies.

    NSU also actively interacts with universities in Kazakhstan in the field of scientific research. Thus, NSU teachers and staff regularly travel to Kazakhstan to give lectures, participate in conferences and joint field expeditions on geology and archeology. Every year, NSU hosts participants in scientific events and internships from leading universities in Kazakhstan. In 2020, cooperation agreements were signed with such scientific organizations of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the Institute of Information and Computing Technologies and the Institute of History and Ethnology named after Ch. Ch. Valikhanov. In 2024, a memorandum was signed with the Dermatovenereological Dispensary of the Turkestan Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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    http://vvv.nsu.ru/n/media/nevs/education/a joint-working-group-ngu-and-treasury-to-work-out-the-possibility-of-opening-a-branch-in-Kazakhs/

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  • MIL-OSI China: Steps taken to ensure food security

    Source: China State Council Information Office 2

    China has outlined detailed policy measures to underpin its “all-encompassing approach” to food and to build a diversified food supply system, which analysts said will contribute to ensuring food security and building up the country’s strength in agriculture.
    The guideline on speeding up the building of a diversified food supply system, issued by the General Office of the State Council in September, said the country will take measures to effectively promote the development of new food varieties, fields and technologies.
    Efforts will be made to expand food resources through multiple channels, boost sci-tech innovation to improve the quality and effectiveness of food development, and enhance the entire industrial chain, in particular the value chain of the food industry, according to the document.
    Both the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the No 1 document of 2024 proposed an all-encompassing approach to food and the expansion of food resources, which analysts said indicates the strong emphasis China has put on the issue.
    “The adoption of an all-encompassing approach to food can not only better meet people’s growing diversified food consumption needs, but also constitute an inevitable choice to address food security challenges confronted by China,” said Tang Wei, an associate professor at Sichuan Agricultural University’s Law School.
    According to official data, last year China’s total meat production was 97.48 million metric tons, its milk production was 42.81 million tons, and poultry and egg production reached 35.63 million tons. Tang said these figures reflect changes in people’s diets and that there should be higher requirements for the diversity of food supply.
    The all-encompassing approach to food emphasizes moving beyond traditional staple crops to address food security, and instead expanding to a broader category that includes meat, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, fish, mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
    Despite having only nine percent of the world’s arable land and six percent of its freshwater resources, China feeds nearly 20 percent of the global population.
    “In the context of increasing constraints on resources and the environment, embracing the approach will help ensure food security and sustainable development,” Tang said.
    The document issued last month called on expanding from arable land resources to encompass the entire territory’s resources under the premise of protecting the ecological environment, encouraging exploring new food resources from natural resources, including forests, grasslands, rivers, lakes, seas and facility-based agriculture.
    “Expanding the spatial scope of agricultural production and diversifying supply channels can reduce the pressure on arable land, further consolidating the foundation of food security,” Tang added.
    Zheng Fengtian, a professor at the School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development at Renmin University of China, underscored the necessity to fully tap resources in accordance with local conditions and highlighted the importance of substantial investment in scientific and technological innovation in boosting agricultural modernization.
    He gave the example that the vast majority of western China, which may not be suitable for large-scale farming, is endowed with abundant forest resources. The region can support the development of the understory economy and the cultivation of various cash crops, he said.
    The understory economy refers to the development of industries under the forest canopy such as animal husbandry and planting suitable crops.
    Official data shows that beyond arable land, China has over 267 million hectares of forest, a similar amount of grassland, and abundant rivers, lakes and seas.
    More importance should be attached to these resources, and research and development into corresponding varieties and technologies to foster diversified food supply channels, Zheng said.
    Expanding agricultural production space does not mean unlimited extraction, rather, it is about the reasonable use of natural resources, he added.
    Zheng warned that the sources of China’s grain imports and transportation capacity of import channels are relatively concentrated, making the country susceptible to geopolitical and shipping risks.
    Adopting an all-encompassing approach to food could enhance the resilience of China’s food supply chains, allowing it to actively respond to external instability and uncertainty, he said.
    “If China can achieve significant agricultural technological breakthroughs, it will not only facilitate addressing its food security but also set an example for other developing countries,” Zheng said, calling for shoring up innovation in areas including breeding technology and strengthening the leading role of enterprises.
    Sheikh Ahaduzzaman, a representative for China at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, said at an event held last year he expects China’s food industry to become more powerful, upgraded, innovative and sustainable. “This will not only benefit the Chinese people, but also make a significant contribution to the positive progress of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” he said.
    According to the State Council’s September document, China will accelerate breeding innovation to cultivate high-yield, high-quality and stress-resistant new varieties, and encourage enterprises to collaborate with universities and research institutes in a bid to develop and promote new technologies and equipment.
    Sun Shujing, a senior agriculture researcher at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, highlighted the significant roles of scientific and technological innovation in nurturing competitiveness in agricultural products and industries.
    Sun has previously researched white fungus, with the aim of improving production technologies and increasing yields. “Influenced by the all-encompassing approach to food, research priorities will be given to innovation across the entire industry chain to promote the healthy development of the industry,” she said.
    The document specifically mentions developing and expanding the edible mushroom industry, and creating edible mushroom products, which Sun said will strengthen researchers’ confidence in engaging in the industry and motivate them to meet the significant national demand for the product.
    Zhong Yu, a researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, said efforts should be made to achieve a virtuous cycle of mutual adaptation between demand and production to promote the high-quality development of agriculture and better meet the people’s aspiration for a better life.
    “We should accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive food safety standard and inspection system, proactively align domestic standards with international standards, and expedite the construction of a traceability system for the entire agricultural product supply chain to effectively reduce food safety risks,” he said.
    Zhong underscored the need to match supply with demand, saying technologies such as big data should be fully leveraged to understand what consumers want in a timely manner so that production can be adjusted effectively.
    As the all-encompassing approach to food emphasizes nutritious and healthy consumption, he said China should keep improving its system for nutritional health standards while continuing to promote food saving and reducing food waste.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Asian Impact Webinar 80: Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange for Enhanced Data Management

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    Video | 09 October 2024

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    The wealth of available data and new data producers entering the scene present opportunities and challenges for traditional statistical agencies. To remain relevant, official statisticians are increasingly required to innovate while maintaining data quality. The special supplement of Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2024 highlights the benefits of adopting the Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX) standard, which provides a comprehensive framework for structuring, managing, and exchanging statistical data. Key findings from the report and experience from ADB’s hands-on capacity building programs demonstrate the tangible benefits of adopting SDMX in our region. A panel of experts from the National Statistical Office of Thailand and development partners will offer insights on the benefits of implementing SDMX for enhanced data accessibility.

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  • MIL-OSI: OCI Holdings Accelerates Its Presence in Malaysia: Implementing a Targeted Localisation Strategy, including Sponsorship of Sports and Cultural events

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEOUL, KOREA, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OCI Holdings just announced on October 7 that it has made significant strides in strengthening its relationships with key figures and local residents in Sarawak, Malaysia, the production hub for its solar PV polysilicon.

    • To develop stronger relationships with key figures and local residents in Malaysia, a running event and badminton class were held in late September.
    • Announcing a new slogan ‘Envisioning a healthier future through life science and clean energy’
    • Online and offline training on Malay language and culture were provided for Korean employees in Seoul in late August.

    OCI Holdings plans to enhance its ties with the local community and conduct environmental, social, governance (ESG) activities in Malaysia to support its subsidiary OCI M. These initiatives aim to navigate the challenges posed by global economic uncertainties in the second half of this year, including the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election and U.S. tariffs on China, as well as a potential temporary slowdown in demand in the solar PV industry.

    Fostering stronger relationships with localresidents, led by sports star Lee Yong-dae

    OCI Holdings hosted a one-day badminton class at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus on September 29. The purpose of the event was to nurture young sports talents and promote health among local residents and featured Korean badminton legend Lee Yong-dae from the Leeyongdae Badminton Foundation.

    In the morning, Lee provided one-point lessons to 30 young players recommended by the Bintulu Badminton Association. He focused on various game situations and fundamental techniques, including the serve, smash, forehand step-in, and backhand return. In the afternoon, he engaged in friendly matches with badminton club members and local residents.

    The popular badminton legend drew a crowd of more than 300 spectators who filled the gymnasium with excitement. His star power rivals that of top idols with his widespread appeal.

    Given the widespread popularity of badminton in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and India, OCI Holdings partnered with Lee in consideration of his influence and expertise.

    Lee Yong-dae, a leading badminton star from Korea who won gold in mixed doubles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and bronze in men’s doubles at the 2012 London Olympics, was an active player in Indonesia near Sarawak in 2015.

    On September 27, Lee met with young players from Persatuan Badminton Bumiputra Sarawak (PBBS) comprised of ethnic Malays, and provided one-on-one coaching to support their aspirations.

    Joint eco-friendly running event organized with key Sarawak organizations

    OCI Holdings co-hosted the Kuching Green Run 2024 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia on September 28.

    The Kuching Green Run 2024, an inaugural eco-friendly cultural event held to raise community awareness of sustainable renewable energy and climate protection, was organized by the local social enterprise Green Generation in collaboration with OCI Holdings, Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU), and Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).

    Several local companies, including the Malaysian national petroleum company PETONAS and China Communications Construction Company, participated as sponsors.

    The opening ceremony was attended by OCI Holdings Chairman Woo Hyun Lee, OCI M President Seong Gil Choi, and more than 20 key figures from Sarawak, including Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain and State Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts of Sarawak Datuk Sebastian Ting Yew.

    Despite the hot and humid weather, Chairman Lee, who had traveled from Seoul for the event, visited every area of the venue, encouraging participants along the way.

    He remarked, “It is meaningful for us to promote a healthy lifestyle with sports and engage with the local community. In line with our motto, ‘Envisioning a healthier future through life science and clean energy,’ OCI M, as a prominent company in Sarawak, will actively participate in various ESG initiatives including cultural events and scholarship programs.”

    On September 30, OCI M donated an ultrasound machine, valued at tens of millions of won, to Sarawak General Hospital in partnership with Sarawak Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI), a nonprofit charity organization led by the spouses of prominent figures in Sarawak, contributing to healthcare and well-being in the local community.

    In Korea, staff are learning the Malaysian greeting “Salam.”

    OCI Holdings organized a special lecture on Malaysian culture and history for its employees at the headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, in late August.

    Professors Ummi Hani Binti Abu Hassan and Kim Dong-hun from the Department of Malay-Indonesian Studies at Hankook University of Foreign Studies conducted the lecture to 100 employees.

    The lecture encompassed Malaysia’s history, its multicultural nature, and business etiquette with sessions streamed online for employees of domestic and international subsidiaries.

    Professor Ummi, a Malaysian, demonstrated the Muslim greeting “salam,” which involves raising the right hand to the left breast and lowering one’s head. Employees followed her example and learned the meaning behind the gesture: “I greet you with my heart.”

    Despite being a predominantly Muslim country, Malaysia is a multicultural state composed of various ethnic groups including Malays (57.9%), Chinese (22.6%), and Indians (6.6%). With this lecture, employees gained valuable insights into these cultural differences. For instance, only Malaysian Muslims have the word “Islam” on their identification cards.

    Yong-sun Cho, team manager of the Strategy Team I of OCI Holdings, who participated in the lecture, said, “It was a valuable opportunity to gain knowledge about Malaysia’s history and cultural nuances that I was previously unaware of. Thanks to the Malaysian lessons I have attended, I can now communicate more effectively with local Malaysians.”

    OCI Holdings has also offered a three-month basic Malaysian conversation course to employees at the team manager level and above starting in June.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Environmental education programs funded by NSW Government

    Source: New South Wales Environment and Heritage

    Educating young people on how to preserve Western Sydney woodland habitat, care for marine animals and help threatened species are among the 7 projects sharing an investment of almost $1 million.

    The educational projects, which are designed to develop skills, encourage and inspire involvement in environmental protection, have been awarded funding under the 2023–24 round of the NSW Environmental Trust’s Environmental Education Grants Program.

    The Environmental Education grants program supports projects that broaden the community’s knowledge, skills and participation in the protection of the environment.

    The funded projects include:

    • Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary – awarded $59,775 for the Eco Rangers program to engage young people in conservation activities including marine animal care, habitat clean-up and animal rescue and release events.
    • Murrumbidgee Landcare Incorporated – awarded $60,000 for the Linking Generations for Threatened Species Conservation project which teaches students about local species and links them with experts and older community members, including Wiradjuri Elders.
    • Cumberland Council – awarded $60,000 for Creating change one seed at a time which will protect native endemic species for future generations by encouraging private landowners and residents to become stewards of threatened species and communities.
    • Tweed Shire Council – awarded $60,000 for Cultivating Tomorrow which will empower farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices.
    • Western Sydney Parklands Trust – awarded $249,960 for Guardians of the Park, which will educate young people by providing hands-on learning experiences in restoring, connecting and monitoring threatened habitats.
    • Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection – awarded $247,583 to deliver on-ground ecological fire management workshops to landholders via the Eco Burn Education project.
    • Hunter Region Landcare Network – awarded $243,220 for the Dry Rainforest Revival project which will engage the community in learning and restoring large areas of Hunter region Dry Rainforest.

    Quotes attributed to Laura Purcell, Contestable Grants Manager, NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

    ‘It is encouraging to see a wide variety of grantees and projects awarded funding under one of the Environmental Trust’s flagship annual contestable grant programs.

    ‘The Environmental Trust looks forward to working with the grantees to support them in pursuing their unique environmental education opportunities.’

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Slot reforms to improve outcomes for passengers at Australia’s global gateway

    Source: Sydney Airport

    Wednesday 9 October 2024

    Sydney Airport welcomes the legislation introduced by the Albanese Government today to reform the airport’s slot system, the first changes in 27 years.

    The reforms will deliver benefits to passengers in terms of reliability, competition and choice through an improved compliance regime, with potential penalties for misusing slots, and a recovery mechanism that will reduce cancellations and delays when disruptions occur.

    Sydney Airport is currently restricted to 80 movements per hour, with no provision for these to be ‘caught up’ following a period of disruption like bad weather. The new recovery mechanism will allow for a temporary, two-hour window where five extra movements per hour will be allowed following disruptions.

    This will allow some flights that otherwise would have been cancelled to be recovered, providing a better and more reliable experience for passengers. Sydney Airport CEO Scott Charlton said: “This is an important and positive step that will deliver better results for passengers by reducing cancellations and delays.

    “These are the first improvements to the legislation that governs Sydney Airport’s operation in more than 27 years, and we commend the Government for seeing these through.

    “We look forward to the legislation’s passage through the Senate and, once enacted, will continue to work with the Government and its agencies on implementation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with dangerous driving following Bridgewater incident

    Source: Tasmania Police

    Man charged with dangerous driving following Bridgewater incident

    Wednesday, 9 October 2024 – 2:33 pm.

    Police today arrested and charged a 32-year-old man with dangerous driving, evade police (aggravated circumstances), driving while disqualified, breach of bail and some other traffic matters following an investigation by Bridgewater CIB into an incident which occurred on 25 September 2024.Police allege about 2pm, the man drove more than 4.5km into oncoming traffic at high speed along the Brooker Highway at Granton after evading police in Bridgewater.Police investigations to date which included obtaining multiple eyewitness accounts, surveillance CCTV and dash camera recordings which detail and depict the man weaving in and out of oncoming traffic that resulted in multiple members of the travelling public taking evasive action to prevent a head on collision.The man is expected to appear in an after hours session in the Hobart Magistrates Court session later this evening.Anyone with information about this incident should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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  • MIL-OSI China: DPRK to cut off roads, railways connected to S. Korea

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Wednesday that it will completely cut off roads and railways connected to South Korea beginning Wednesday, reported DPRK’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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  • MIL-Evening Report: How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Finnerty, Postdoctoral research fellow in conservation, University of Sydney

    Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators.

    While this is good for elephants, it’s making life harder for humans who live near them. These huge herbivores can raid crops and destroy large trees in national parks with impunity, causing problems for farmers and land managers alike.

    Traditional solutions aren’t ideal. Culling is controversial, and building fences strong enough to deter elephants is very expensive.

    But there’s another option: a fence made of scent. We have explored how specific plant scents can stop wallabies from eating native seedlings. The technique works on Australian herbivores. Would it work for southern Africa’s much larger elephants?

    Our new research put this idea to the test. We mimicked the scent of a shrub known as common guarri (Euclea undulata), which elephants avoid eating, and built a Y-shaped maze for elephants. We placed the scent on one side of the Y and left the other side scent-free.

    The results were clear – our elephants voted with their trunks and avoided the stinky side. This suggests scent could play a useful role in fending off hungry pachyderms.

    How can elephants be a problem?

    The world has three species of elephant. The small Asian elephant is endangered while the even smaller African forest elephant, which lives in rainforests in West Africa and the Congo Basin, is critically endangered.

    But the largest species, the African savannah elephant, is bouncing back in southern Africa from decades of poaching and habitat loss.

    This is great on a conservation front. But it brings fresh problems. As elephant herds expand, they increasingly come into conflict with people – especially farmers. Losing a year’s crop to hungry elephants is devastating. When farmers try to stop them, the elephants can attack and even kill.

    In large numbers, elephants can damage the natural environment like other herbivores – but even more so. In South Africa’s Kruger National Park and other wild places, their enormous appetites have reshaped whole plant communities. The plants elephants like disappear, while those they don’t spread. Elephants also destroy large trees and prevent the growth of new ones.

    Oranges unable to be sold by Zimbabwean farmers are dumped, which attracts elephants and fuels population growth.

    As elephant numbers grow, desperate farmers and land managers have scrambled for solutions. Killing problem elephants has been a common fix. But the practice now faces strong public opposition. Fencing is costly and usually impractical for lower-income farming areas. Other deterrents, such as using flashing lights and annoying sounds to scare off the pachyderms have had mixed success.

    Curiously, elephants are scared stiff of bees. This knowledge has been used effectively by Kenyan farmers, who install beehives around their fields. Studies have shown the technique deters up to 80% of elephants. This method has limits, though, as there are only so many bees an area can sustain and maintaining hives takes work.

    The scent defence

    To deter an elephant, it helps to think like an elephant. We’ve long known carnivores rely heavily on scent to find prey. But scent is very important to herbivores too, as our team has explored. Herbivores rely on smell to tell them which plants to eat and which to avoid.

    In Australia, we have used this knowledge to artificially replicate the scent of boronia pinnata, a flowering shrub which swamp wallabies avoid. These wallabies are the local native equivalent of deer in their eating habits – they eat many different plants, including tree seedlings land managers would rather they did not.
    When we put vials of boronia scent next to vulnerable native seedlings in Sydney’s Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, we found these seedlings were 20 times less likely to be found and eaten by pesky wallabies.

    Researchers have found similar scent “misinformation” tactics substantially reduced how many eggs from threatened birds were eaten by invasive predators such as ferrets, cats and hedgehogs in New Zealand, while others have found it can reduce losses of wheat grain to house mice in Australia.

    But would this approach work on elephants? We were hopeful. We know elephants can smell water from afar. Better still, elephants have the strongest sense of smell of any land animal.

    We went to South Africa to test it out.

    Our entire research team, including humans and elephants.
    Patrick Finnerty, CC BY-NC-ND

    A proof of concept

    We set up our experiment at the Adventures with Elephants tourism and research centre north of Johannesburg, which is home to six semi-tame elephants.

    Here, we built a large maze shaped like a Y to let us test our idea in a controlled and safe environment. This is essential when working with temperamental animals weighing up to six tonnes.

    From almost ten meters away, elephants had to choose which path through the Y to follow using only their sense of smell. Plants and odour vials were hidden down each arm of the maze, ensuring the animals were not using vision to choose. Both exits to the maze contained lots of leaves and stems of the jacket plum (pappea capensis), a tree elephants love to eat. On one side of the Y, we placed a single glass vial containing just 1 millilitre of a mixture mimicking the smell of common guarri.

    It took just 1 ml of this scent to nudge elephants to go elsewhere.
    Patrick Finnerty

    The results were exciting. Time and time again, the elephants avoided the side where the artificial odour was present.

    An elephant stands at the top of the Y maze, scents the unpleasant plant on the right arm, and chooses to walk down the left arm.

    Scaling up

    Our results suggest using scent could provide a practical way we could avoid human-elephant conflicts and help people protect crops and national parks at a larger scale.

    Combining artificial odours with existing control measures such as fencing or beehives could offer more accessible and cost-effective methods to live alongside elephants.

    What’s next? We aim to scale up this research in the hope of creating a practical, versatile and cheap tool which people in elephant territory can use to protect crops, trees, and houses from these giant herbivores.

    We acknowledge our research co-authors, Clare McArthur and Peter Banks (University of Sydney) Adrian Shrader (University of Pretoria) and Melissa Schmitt (University of North Dakota), and Paul Finnerty for help designing and constructing the maze. We also thank Sean Hensman and the staff at Adventures With Elephants, South Africa, for allowing us to conduct our study on their premises.

    Patrick Finnerty does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’ – https://theconversation.com/how-do-you-stop-elephant-herds-from-trashing-crops-and-trees-target-sensitive-nostrils-with-a-scent-fence-239593

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

    Senator Fatima Payman, launching her new political party Australia’s Voice, is pitching strongly at the large number of voters who are disillusioned with the big parties.

    “Australians are fed up with the major parties having a duopoly, a stranglehold over our democracy. If we need to drag the two major parties kicking and screaming to do what needs to be done, we will.”

    Payman, who stresses she is not forming a Muslim party, quoted both Gough Whitlam and Robert Menzies in introducing the new group.

    She said the party was “for the disenfranchised, the unheard, and those yearning for real change”. But she was short on any detail, saying policies and candidates would come later.

    Payman quit the Labor party to join the crossbench after disciplinary action that followed her crossing the floor over Gaza. A senator from Western Australia, she doesn’t face the voters until the election after next.

    It has previously been flagged the party intends to field Senate candidates as well as run in some lower house seats. Its strategist is so-called preference whisperer Glenn Druery, who works for Payman. Druery had success in promoting micro-party candidates running for upper houses in the past, but tightened federal electoral rules mean it will be an uphill battle to get a senator elected for the new party.
    Payman told a news conference on Wednesday: “This is more a movement than a party. It’s a movement for a fairer, more inclusive, Australia. Together we will hold our leaders accountable and ensure that your voice – Australia’s Voice – is never silenced.”

    Payman invoked “the great Gough Whitlam” when he said, “There are some people who are so frightened to put a foot wrong that they won’t put a foot forward”.

    “This comment made in 1985 applies so much to the current Labor Party who has lost its way,” Payman said.

    Looking also to the other side of politics she said: “Australia’s Voice believes in a system where people come first, where your concerns are not just heard but acted upon. We reject the status quo that serves the powerful and ignores the rest, the forgotten people as Robert Menzies put it.”

    She said after spending countless hours listening to Australians, the message she’d heard had been “a growing frustration”.

    “A feeling of being left behind, of shouting into a void, only for their concerns to fall on deaf ears.

    “So many of you have told me, with emotion in your hearts. ‘We need something different We need a voice’.

    “It is this cry for change that has brought us here today. Because we can no longer sit by while our voices are drowned out by the same old politics. It’s time to stand up, to rise together, and to take control of our future.”

    Underlining the party would be inclusive, Payman said, “This is a party for all Australians. We’re going to ensure that everyone is represented, whether it’s the mums and dads who are trying to make ends meet, or the young students out there, or whether it’s the grandparents who want to have dignity and respect as they age.”

    Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’ – https://theconversation.com/fatima-paymans-new-australias-voice-party-to-appeal-to-the-unheard-240897

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Dual U.S. and Iranian Citizen Arrested for Unlawful Scheme to Violate and Evade U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    Kambiz Eghbali, also known as Cameron Eghbali, 50, of Los Angeles, was arrested yesterday pursuant to a now-unsealed indictment charging him, along with Hamid Hajipour and Babak Bahizad, both Iranian nationals, with violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Bahizad and Hajipour remain at large.

    According to the indictment, from March 2014 through September 2019, Eghbali and others conspired to unlawfully send digital and physical gift cards loaded with U.S. dollars to Iran. Eghbali would list his company, a U.S.-based purported videogame wholesaler and distributor located in the Central District of California, as the seller of the gift cards, and would provide cards to Bahizad for the benefit of his Iran-based gaming company, and to Hajipour for the benefit of his mobile software application service company. Bahizad and Hajipour would then pay Eghbali for the cards by transferring money from Iran to Eghabli’s U.S.-based bank accounts using third parties in other countries to conceal the transfer from U.S. regulators.

    The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR) impose controls and restrictions on transactions involving Iran based on the threats posed by Iran to the national security of the United States including, among others, its pursuit of nuclear weapons and sponsorship of terrorism. The IEEPA and ITSR, among other things, prohibit the export, reexport, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, from the United States or by a United States person, wherever located, of any goods, technology, or services, including financial services, to Iran or the Government of Iran without first obtaining authorization from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

    If convicted, the defendants face the following maximum penalties: 20 years in prison for violations of IEEPA, 30 years in prison for bank fraud violations, and 20 years in prison for money laundering violations. The indictment also notifies defendants that the United States intends to forfeit all property alleged to be traceable to proceeds of the offense. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, U.S. Attorney Martin E. Estrada for the Central District of California, and Executive Assistant Director Robert Wells of the FBI’s National Security Branch made the announcement.

    The FBI is investigating the case, with support from Homeland Security Investigations.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anna Boylan and Mark Takla for the Central District of California and Trial Attorneys David J. Ryan and Leslie Esbrook of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section are prosecuting the case.

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LNY fair stalls to be auctioned

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department will auction stalls at next year’s Lunar New Year fairs from October 22.

    The fairs will be held at 15 locations from January 23 to 29.

    A total of 910 wet goods stalls, 633 dry goods stalls and 27 fast food stalls will be hosted at the venues.

    Opening prices range from $380 to $6,530 for wet goods stalls, $450 to $8,540 for dry goods stalls of regular size, $680 to $12,810 for large-size dry goods stalls, and $2,290 to $120,470 for fast food stalls.

    Of the 15 fairs, six, hosting a total of 812 stalls, will be on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, or Islands District. The remaining nine fairs will be held in the New Territories and will provide 521 wet goods stalls, 230 dry goods stalls and seven fast food stalls.

    The fair in Victoria Park on Hong Kong Island will house 395 stalls.

    Click here for details.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 190 thousand real estate objects have received addresses since the beginning of the year

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the first three quarters of this year, 191.2 thousand city real estate properties have received addresses. A third of them are located in the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts (TiNAO). This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property Maxim Gaman.

    “Over nine months, 12 thousand capital construction projects in Moscow — buildings and structures, as well as 78.5 thousand apartments, almost 50 thousand non-residential premises, 27 thousand parking spaces and 23.5 thousand land plots — received addresses. The largest number of addresses — almost 70 thousand — appeared in TiNAO. Also, among the districts, the northeast of the capital is in the lead, where 17 thousand addresses were assigned in three quarters,” said Maxim Gaman.

    The Department of City Property provides services for assigning, changing and canceling addresses for all objects, except for the Skolkovo Innovation Center, on the territory of Moscow free of charge. The technical part of the work is performed by specialists of the Moscow City Bureau of Technical Inventory (MosgorBTI).

    Addressing is carried out both at the initiative of the city and at the request of the owner – an individual or legal entity, an individual entrepreneur. To do this, you must submit an application on the mos.ru portal.

    “In addition to maintaining the capital’s address register, MosgorBTI specialists also ensure the transfer of address data to the Federal Information Address System (FIAS). This is a resource that collects information about the addresses of real estate objects throughout the country. Despite the largest number of records, Moscow ranks first in terms of filling and updating FIAS information. For more than 97 percent of the capital’s real estate, up-to-date data from the Unified State Register of Real Estate – cadastral numbers – have been added to the database,” said Dmitry Tetushkin, General Director of MosgorBTI.

    In addition to addressing real estate, MosgorBTI offers Moscow residents a wide range of services, including cadastral and geodetic work, technical inventory, preparation of design documentation and approval of apartment redevelopment.

    You can see the full list of services and documents on the official website and in the MosgorBTI client centers.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pumpkin latte and zucchini tortilla: what else will visitors of the Golden Autumn festival be treated to

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Special gastronomic chalets have been organized at the venues of the Golden Autumn festival, which is taking place in Moscow from October 4 to 13. In the center of the capital and in the districts, you can try both traditional seasonal dishes and new items from unique set menus.

    In the center of gastronomic pleasure

    Several such venues are located in the center of the capital. For example, on Tverskaya Square they grill juicy trout steaks in a citrus marinade, as well as crispy eggplants with tomatoes, cauliflower in batter with nut sauce, pumpkin bowl with chicken and feta cheese, and spicy pumpkin soup that warms you up on cold days.

    Those with a sweet tooth can try buckwheat wafers with various variations of chocolate, juicy apple pie and cheesecake with figs. The menu of drinks includes traditional autumn currant punch, caramel apple latte and Rafaello raf.

    At Revolution Square, guests can try pancakes with honey, baked apples, pine nuts and whipped cream. In addition, there are fillings of fried chanterelles, pine cone jam. And here they offer pumpkin pancakes with cottage cheese.

    In addition to flour and sweet dishes, the menu includes grilled veal with new potatoes and vegetables, as well as a juicy burger with Murmansk cod.

    The range of drinks is also varied: the chalet offers dried fruit infusion, autumn pumpkin latte with cinnamon and ginger, and honey sbiten with cranberries brewed according to an old Russian recipe.

    Products from more than 65 regions will be presented at the Moscow festival “Golden Autumn”

    Lavender Cocoa and Pumpkin Raf

    At the Golden Autumn festival, seasonal set menus from various restaurants are also presented in the capital’s districts.

    In the Brigantina Park on Koptevsky Boulevard, festival visitors are offered smoker dishes: delicious pork ribs with baby potatoes and brisket. In addition, the menu includes a fresh bun with pulled pork.

    On Teply Stan Street (building 1b) they make several types of tortillas – with zucchini and grilled peppers or with pumpkin and pine nuts. Here you can also try the unusual-tasting lavender cocoa.

    On Svyatoozerskaya Street (building 1) guests will also find a varied menu. Here you can try pumpkin and pine nut pie, pumpkin and orange raf, and hot ice cream.

    In the park near Golyanovsky Pond, guests are offered rich meat solyanka and skoblyanka with mushrooms. In addition, you can buy aromatic tea with sea buckthorn or lingonberry, as well as a traditional autumn drink with spices.

    And on Matveyevskaya Street (building 2), festival visitors will be treated to traditional meat dishes: potatoes with cracklings and Gorinsky lard, shashlik from Belgorod pork with Surkov garlic, and Slavic-style shashlik with Strigunovsky onions.

    The Golden Autumn Festival is part of a cycle of major city events “Moscow Seasons”. Residents and guests of the capital can visit fairs, exhibitions, festivals and concerts that take place throughout the year. Along with the Golden Autumn, the Moscow Seasons also include the festivals Journey to Christmas, Moscow Spring, Moscow on the Wave. Fish Week and Times and Epochs. They are based on fair trade, a cultural program and decorative design of the city. Particular emphasis is placed on seasonal products and handicrafts.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Learning to understand loved ones and communicate with children: lectures for World Mental Health Day will be held at VDNKh

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    VDNKh invites Muscovites to thematic events dedicated to World Mental Health Day. It is celebrated on October 10. Guests will be told how to raise a self-confident child, minimize involvement in gadgets, and solve behavioral problems with the help of fairy tales.

    Lectures for parents

    On October 13 at 15:00 in building 74 there will be a lecture entitled “Parental Attitudes: How They Prevent Children from Being Successful.” It will be read by child psychologist, art therapist Irina Aksenova and child psychologist, author of fairy tales for children and adults, emotional and imaginative therapist Nadezhda Lokteva. Guests will learn how children receive attitudes with the help of words, gestures and actions and how to replace already formed negative beliefs with useful and supportive ones. The meeting will be of interest to parents with children under 10 years old, as well as future fathers and mothers. You can come to the lecture with children aged five to 10 years. For young guests, diagnostics will be conducted using drawing tests and a conversation. Parents will receive recommendations from psychologists on issues of upbringing and childhood crises.

    The lecture “Children plus gadgets. What to do if the child does not want anything and sits on the phone” can be listened to on October 22 at 11:00. It will be interesting for parents who have children aged two to 16. Irina Aksenova and Nadezhda Lokteva will tell how gadgets affect the development of a child, how to set reasonable boundaries for their use, which will help distract children from the screen and captivate them with the real world. You can come to the meeting with children aged five to 10. They will undergo diagnostics using drawing tests and interactive exercises, and parents will be given recommendations.

    On November 10 at 15:00, parents with children aged three to 15 are invited to the lecture “Sex education. How and when to talk to children about important things.” Child psychologists Irina Aksenova and Natalia Pilnikova will talk about age-related features of sex education, which are important to consider from an early age, as well as how to teach a child a healthy perception of themselves and others. You can come to the event with children aged five to 10. They will undergo diagnostics using drawing tests and interactive exercises.

    On November 24 at 15:00 there will be a lecture on “How to Raise a Confident Child. Secrets of Successful Parenting.” It will be given by Natalia Pilnikova and Elena Kuznetsova, family psychologist, director of the Sargi Psychology Institute, member of the Moscow branch of the Federation of Educational Psychologists. They will talk about what confidence is based on, how it is formed, how to strengthen a child’s self-esteem and not overpraise him. In addition, psychologists will conduct a lesson on sand therapy for children aged five to 10 years.

    Parents with children aged two to 12 are invited to the lecture “How fairy tales are useful for parents. How to correct behavioral problems through a fairy tale. How to create a personal therapeutic fairy tale for your child.” It will be held on December 10 at 11:00. Guests will learn how fairy tales help in raising children, including saving them from whims, anxiety, and disobedience. In addition, they will be told which works are not recommended to read. Children aged five to 10 will have an art therapy session, which will be conducted by psychologists Nadezhda Lokteva and Irina Aksenova.

    Admission to all events is free, but space is limited. Advance booking is required. register.

    Events of VDNKh lecture hall

    On November 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman pavilion you can listen to a lecture called “The Brain and the Perception of Beauty.” Guests will learn how the brain reacts to beauty and whether it can be objective. Olga Svarnik, PhD in Psychology, leading researcher at the V.B. Shvyrkov Laboratory of Psychophysiology at the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, will talk about this and much more.

    On December 7 at 2:00 pm, the same venue will host a discussion entitled “Psychology of Color and Other Aspects of Art Therapy: Does It Work?” Olga Svarnik and Associate Professor of the Department of Psychotherapy and Psychological Counseling at the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis Tatyana Popova will discuss how different types of psychotherapy and art therapy work, and whether colors can really influence a person.

    Registration for all events, the VDNKh lecture hall will open a week before each of them. They are held in support of the national project “Education”. More information about the national projects implemented in Moscow can be found on this page.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On October 12, traffic will be temporarily closed on several embankments

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In connection with the 10-kilometer Moscow Marathon, traffic will be temporarily closed on several embankments and streets in the Khamovniki district on October 12.

    Thus, from 08:00 to 12:00 it will be impossible to drive on the section of Luzhniki Street – from house 24, building 9 to Luzhnetskaya Embankment. And from 08:00 to 13:30 traffic will be closed on Luzhnetskaya, Novodevichy, Savvinskaya, Rostovskaya and Frunzenskaya Embankments.

    In addition, from 09:00 to 12:15, the outer side of Smolensky Boulevard will be closed to traffic, and from 09:00 to 12:30, the outer side of Zubovsky Boulevard will be closed to traffic.

    In areas where traffic will be restricted, parking will also be prohibited from 00:01 on October 12 until the end of the marathon.

    Drivers are asked to plan their route in advance, taking into account temporary traffic restrictions. Detailed information is available aton the website of the Traffic Management Center.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An engineering building with a physical education and health block was built in Nagatino-Sadovniki

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An engineering building with physical education and health facilities with a total area of over 16,000 square meters was built on the territory of the Newton Plaza technology park, a multifunctional complex that includes high-tech enterprises. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The building is located at the address: 1st Nagatinsky proezd, building 10. It was built in the style of modern minimalism, so it blends in organically with the adjacent buildings of the technology park thanks to the use of similar facade materials.

    “The multifunctional complex consists of seven above-ground, two underground and one basement floors. It includes laboratories, sports and fitness and administrative premises. The complex building is connected to the existing building of the innovation and industrial complex by an above-ground passage at the level of the first floor and an underground passage at the level of the minus second floor. In addition, an underground passage to the prospective development near the northern border of the site is provided,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The engineering block contains laboratory and administrative premises, a control room, laboratories, laboratory utility rooms, technical rooms, a shared use center (coworking area), acoustic office cabins, auxiliary and technical rooms, and a balcony with a usable terrace.

    The laboratories will conduct tests of electronic systems of cars and issue conclusions based on their results. They also plan to check the acoustic systems of cars and motorcycles for compliance with sound quality and noise level certificates.

    The physical education and health block houses martial arts halls, functional training, group classes, fitness, a massage room and a hammam, as well as various service and administrative departments, tennis courts and a gym.

    Based on the results of the comprehensive final inspection, the Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow (Mosgosstroynadzor) issued a conclusion on the compliance of the facility with the design documentation.

    “The engineering building was erected in five years, and throughout all stages of construction the committee monitored the progress of the work – a total of 29 on-site inspections were conducted at the site. Now the developer can prepare documentation to obtain permission to put the building into operation,” added the chairman of Mosgosstroynadzor

    Anton Slobodchikov.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin reportedon the completion of the construction of the first stage of the ZIL technology park, an investment priority project for the capital.

    Technoparks to be built in 10 districts of the capital under the integrated territorial development programA technology park will be built in Maryina RoshchaEcological laboratory, city farm and chocolate studio. How the children’s technopark of food production Rosbiotech is organized

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva regularly organizes concerts for wounded SVO soldiers

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva, subordinate to the capital’s Department of Culture, regularly organizes concerts and performances for wounded soldiers of the special military operation (SVO) at concert venues and in hospitals together with the charitable foundation “Our Power of Good”.

    The charitable foundation “Our Power of Good” was created in March 2023. Its task is to socialize disabled participants of the SVO, promote their involvement in the full life of society, and also help in acquiring the necessary skills taking into account the injuries received.

    The collaboration between the foundation and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva began on January 23, when 10 members of the SVO, including wheelchair users undergoing rehabilitation in the capital’s hospitals, attended a concert in the large hall of the Moscow Concert Hall “Zaryadye”. Then the wounded soldiers attended the orchestra’s performances in the Great Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory named after P.I. Tchaikovsky and the Concert Hall named after P.I. Tchaikovsky.

    The foundation’s wards heard such immortal masterpieces as the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach, works by Astor Piazzolla, and symphonies by Robert Schumann. In addition, outstanding Russian soloists performed for them: opera diva Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, laureates of international violin competitions Daniil Kogan, Ravilya Islyamova, and Elena Korzhenevich. The SVO participants became acquainted with the art of the Moscow State Academic Chamber Choir “Minin Choir”. Many of them were introduced to classical music for the first time.

    When wounded soldiers attend concerts of the Musica Viva orchestra, they meet the artists backstage and communicate in an informal setting. Music inspires soldiers, gives strength, heals not only physical wounds, but also the soul. At the meetings, words of gratitude are heard to the SVO participants for their bravery, fortitude and endurance. The musicians note that it is important for them to help people who risked their lives to defend the Motherland. The total number of SVO participants who attended the performances exceeded 300 people.

    In addition, since November 2023, the Musica Viva orchestra has been collaborating with the Central Clinical Military Sanatorium in Arkhangelskoye, performing for the SVO soldiers undergoing rehabilitation there. The first concert was held in the medical building, the second – in the institution’s club. According to military tradition, the soldiers greeted the orchestra with three cheers. The hospital management awarded the performances with certificates of gratitude and asked to prepare a special musical gift for the audience next time – the march “Farewell of Slavyanka”.

    For each member of the orchestra, performing for the defenders of the Motherland is a special honor. In this way, the artists contribute to the overall victory.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN joins the Opening Ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Lao PDR

    Source: ASEAN

    This morning the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, participated in the Opening Ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Viientiane, Lao PDR. The Opening Ceremony was officially opened by H.E. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Lao PDR and ASEAN Chair for 2024, and attended by ASEAN Leaders, Leaders of Dialogue Partners of ASEAN, ASEAN Foreign Ministers and other Invited Guests.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN joins the Opening Ceremony of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Lao PDR appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Do investors trust AI for stock market predictions? – UoA

    Source: University of Auckland (UoA)

    Despite the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence, investors prefer human expertise when it comes to stock market predictions, according to a new study. 

    The study, which involved 3,600 US participants, examined responses to S&P 500 stock predictions made by human analysts, AI systems and a combination of both.
    Researchers Dr Gertjan Verdickt (University of Auckland) and Francesco Stradi (KU Leuven), say the findings challenge the assumption that AI’s data-crunching prowess might automatically earn investor trust. 
    “We found that investors are more likely to believe human analysts first, followed by a combination of both human and AI,” says Verdickt, a finance lecturer at the University of Auckland Business School. 
    “AI-generated predictions are viewed with the most scepticism.”
    He says this result was somewhat surprising in light of recent developments in AI technology.
    “Previous studies have shown that AI can outperform human analysts, but it’s apparent that trust is a major issue.”
    The results also showed notable differences between genders, with women showing more openness to AI-driven advice than men. 
    “Men tend to be overconfident in their financial abilities, which may explain why they are more sceptical of AI,” says Verdickt.
    “Also, we have seen in other studies that women, on average, get different and often worse advice from financial advisers, such as recommendations for products with higher fees and less risk.” 
    The findings also show that investors with a deeper understanding of AI are more likely to trust its predictions. 
     
    Meanwhile, people who gave their political affiliation as Democrat, were more likely to trust AI-generated forecasts than Republicans.
    To explore whether using more familiar AI tools could boost trust, the researchers also tested whether investors would view the well-known large language model ChatGPT more favourably.  
    “Contrary to recent research suggesting familiarity enhances trust in technology, our results indicate that replacing ‘AI’ with ‘ChatGPT’ does not improve investor trust. In fact, we find that investors distrust ChatGPT-generated advice, perhaps even more than the generic ‘AI model’ we reference in our study.” 
    Verdickt says the findings show that technical effectiveness alone can’t gain investor trust.  
    “We are the first to study investors’ reactions to AI forecasts from a perspective of credibility and beliefs. Our findings show that financial institutions should approach AI integration cautiously and consider tailored communication strategies for different demographics.”  

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Significant step forward for Pasifika justice in Aotearoa

    Source: Green Party

    The Green Party has welcomed news that MP Teanau Tuiono’s Member’s Bill has moved forward with unanimous support from the select committee. 

    “This is a significant step forward and a monumental milestone for Pasifika justice in Aotearoa,” says the Green Party’s spokesperson for Pacific Peoples, Teanau Tuiono.

    “Today, Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee reported my Restoring Citizenship Removed By Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 Bill to the House for its second reading. 

    “Committee members were unanimous in supporting the primary intent of my Bill to restore citizenship to Samoans who had it taken from them by the New Zealand Government in 1982. 

    “This endorsement from the select committee is an encouraging sign for the journey that lies ahead in securing justice for our aiga Samoa. I want to acknowledge the community who came to the select committee to share their stories in both powerful and compelling ways.

    “My Member’s Bill will restore the right to citizenship for people from Western Samoa who were born between 1924 and 1949, fixing a cruel and targeted law rushed through by the Government in 1982 to deny New Zealand citizenship to Samoans. 

    “Earlier that year, the Privy Council found that because those born in Western Samoa were treated by New Zealand law as ‘natural-born British subjects’, they were entitled to New Zealand citizenship when it was first created in 1948. But that right was then taken away from them.

    “For those people still alive today who were New Zealand citizens and had this right shamefully removed at the whim of a Government forty-two years ago, this is another big step towards justice.

    “I’d like to thank members of the select committee for their consideration of my Bill and submitters for their contributions to this important discussion. We can make history by ushering this Bill into law,” says Teanau Tuiono.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Blackhawk Deal with Far North District Council

    Source: Press Release Service – Press Release/Statement:

    Headline: Blackhawk Deal with Far North District Council

    Blackhawk, a leader in IoT and real-time digital transformation for remote and mobile assets, has signed a contract with Far North District Council (FNDC) to supply vehicle telematics systems, as well as a pool booking software solution, aiming to streamline FNDC’s fleet management across its range of vehicles.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University

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    The Albanese government today introduced long-awaited legislation to parliament which is set to revolutionise Australia’s cyber security preparedness.

    The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses and consumers from the rising tide of cyber crime.

    So what are the key provisions, and will it be enough?

    What’s in the new laws?

    The new laws have a strong focus on victims of “ransomware” – malicious software cyber criminals use to block access to crucial files or data until a ransom has been paid.

    People who pay a ransom do not always regain lost data. The payments also sustain the hacker’s business model.

    Under the new law, victims of ransomware attacks who make payments must report the payment to authorities. This will help the government track cyber criminal activities and understand how much money is being lost to ransomware.

    The laws also involve new obligations for the National Cyber Security Coordinator and Australian Signals Directorate. These obligations restrict how these two bodies can use information provided to them by businesses and industry about cyber security incidents. The government hopes this will encourage organisations to more openly share information knowing it will be safeguarded.

    Separately, organisations in critical infrastructure – such as energy, transport, communications, health and finance – will be required to strengthen programs used to secure individuals’ private data.

    The new legislation will also upgrade the investigative powers of the Cyber Incident Review Board. The board will conduct “no-fault” investigations after significant cyber attacks. The board will then share insights to promote improvements in cyber security practices more generally. These insights will be anonymised to ensure the identities of victims of cyber attacks aren’t publicly revealed.

    The legislation will also introduce new minimum cyber security standards for all smart devices, such as watches, televisions, speakers and doorbells.

    These standards will establish a baseline level of security for consumers. They will include secure default settings, unique device passwords, regular security updates and encryption of sensitive data.

    This is a welcome step that will ensure everyday devices meet minimum security criteria before they can be sold in Australia.

    A long-overdue step

    Cyber security incidents have surged by 23% in the past financial year, to more than 94,000 reported cases. This is equivalent to one attack every six minutes.

    This dramatic increase underscores the growing sophistication and frequency of cyber attacks targeting Australian businesses and individuals. It also highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive national response.

    High-profile cyber attacks have further emphasised the need to strengthen Australia’s cyber security framework. The 2022 Optus data breach is perhaps the most prominent example. The breach compromised the personal information of more than 11 million Australians, alarming both the government and the public, not to mention Optus.

    Cyber Security Minister Tony Burke says the Cyber Security Act is a “long-overdue step” that reflects the government’s concern about these threats.

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also acknowledged recent high-profile attacks as a “wake-up call” for businesses, emphasising the need for a unified approach to cyber security.

    The Australian government wants to establish Australia as a world leader in cyber security by 2030. This goal reflects the government’s acknowledgement that cyber security is fundamental to national security, economic prosperity and social well being.

    Broader implications

    The proposed laws will enhance national security. But they could also present challenges.

    For example, even though the laws place limitations on how the National Cyber Security Coordinator and Australian Signals Directorate can use information, some businesses might still be unwilling to share confidential data because they are worried about damage to their reputation.

    Businesses, especially smaller ones, will also face a substantial compliance burden as they adapt to new reporting requirements. They will also potentially need to invest more heavily in cyber security measures. This could lead to increased costs, which might ultimately be passed on to consumers.

    The proposed legislation will require careful implementation to balance the needs of national security, business operations and individual privacy rights.

    David Tuffley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know – https://theconversation.com/the-australian-government-has-introduced-new-cyber-security-laws-heres-what-you-need-to-know-240889

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  • MIL-OSI: 2025 Financial Calendar of AS Coop Pank

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AS Coop Pank has decided the company’s Financial Calendar for the 2025 financial year.

    In 2025 Coop Pank plans to disclose information and organize the general meeting of shareholders according to the following schedule:

    13.02.2025      Q4 2024 and unaudited full year results
    14.02.2025      January results
    12.03.2025      February results
    19.03.2025      Audited Annual Report for 2024
    16.04.2025      General meeting of shareholders
    23.04.2025      Q1 interim results
    13.05.2025      April results
    11.06.2025      May results
    18.07.2025      Q2 interim results
    12.08.2025      July results
    10.09.2025      August results
    22.10.2025      Q3 interim results
    12.11.2025      October results
    10.12.2025      November results

    Coop Pank, based on Estonian capital, is one of the five universal banks operating in Estonia. The number of clients using Coop Pank for their daily banking reached 200,000. Coop Pank aims to put the synergy generated by the interaction of retail business and banking to good use and to bring everyday banking services closer to people’s homes. The strategic shareholder of the bank is the domestic retail chain Coop Eesti, comprising of 320 stores.

    Additional information:
    Paavo Truu
    CFO
    Phone: +372 5160 231
    E-mail: paavo.truu@cooppank.ee

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s message on World Post Day [scroll down for French version]

    Source: United Nations secretary general

    Download the video: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads2.unmultimedia.org/public/video/evergreen/MSG+SG+/SG+WORLD+POST+DAY+25+JUL+24/MSG+SG+WORLD+POST+DAY+25+JUL+24+clean.mp4

    On this World Post Day, we mark a historic milestone – the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.

    In times of war and peace, crises and upheaval, the international postal network has delivered — connecting communities and upholding the fundamental right to communicate.

    The UPU is also one of the earliest examples of multilateralism in action.

    Global cooperation helped guarantee a single postal territory worldwide – one that leaves no one behind by delivering messages, goods, and financial services to some of the most remote places on earth.

    Looking ahead, the UPU continues to leverage new technologies to provide essential services to humanity.  

    On this important day, let’s honour and celebrate the work of the Universal Postal Union to bridge distances and unite the world.  

    *****
    En cette Journée mondiale de la poste, nous célébrons une date historique : le 150e anniversaire de l’Union postale universelle (UPU).

    En temps de paix comme en temps de guerre, de crises et de troubles, le réseau postal international remplit invariablement sa mission : il rapproche les gens à travers le monde et défend le droit fondamental de communiquer.

    L’UPU est l’une des premières illustrations du multilatéralisme en action.

    En travaillant main dans la main, les pays sont parvenus à faire du monde un territoire postal unique, concrétisant ainsi la promesse de ne laisser personne de côté en rendant possible la livraison de courriers et de colis, de même que la prestation de services financiers, jusque dans les lieux les plus reculés de la planète.

    Organisation tournée vers l’avenir, l’UPU continue de tirer parti des nouvelles technologies pour fournir des services essentiels à l’humanité.

    En ce jour important, rendons hommage au travail mené par l’UPU pour réduire les distances et unir les personnes à travers le monde.
     

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  • MIL-OSI Video: USCG Short: Hurricane Helene Recovery

    Source: US Coast Guard (video statements)

    Petty Officer Santiago Ponce, a Machinery Technician 3rd class at Coast Guard Station Yankeetown, FL, describes the clean-up effort after Hurricane Helene. Coast Guard crews along the Gulf Coast are working hard to stay ready to help those in need.

    #hurricane #preparation #hurricanehelene

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0bcYFfBu6k

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Universities – Swinburne Chancellor to call for bold leadership to tackle climate crisis at 2024 Swinburne Oration

    Source: Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology Chancellor Professor John Pollaers OAM will use an address tonight to urge Australia’s business, government and academic sectors to step up and lead the charge in addressing the global climate emergency.

    Speaking at the 2024 Swinburne Chancellor’s Oration, Professor Pollaers will underscore that the time for incremental adjustments has passed and that Australia needs transformative leadership that prioritises long-term, strategic alignment of economic, societal and environmental goals.

    “This moment demands more than just managing the status quo. Leaders must rise to the challenge, setting aside short-term gains for a vision that secures not only Australia’s future but also our planet’s,” Professor Pollaers said.

    “Our research and education sector is a national asset, a strategic lever that, when fully harnessed, can propel Australia into a leadership position on the global stage. Becoming a renewable energy superpower is important, but our true potential lies in becoming a brainpower superpower.”

    “The opportunity for clean economic growth is within our reach, but only if we are bold enough to seize it.”

    “It will take every home, every business and every industry working together towards a more sustainable future. The scale of the response required is unprecedented.”

    The Chancellor will use his address at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus to call on leaders across a range of sectors to act.

    “There’s a false narrative out there that somehow Australia is a powerless victim of this transformation, or too minor a player to make a difference, and there are even some who still question whether we need to act at all. We have to reject this. We have to make the choice to lead.”

    Moderated by esteemed journalist Beverley O’Connor, the Oration will feature a panel of international experts:

    Nicky Sparshott: Global Chief of Transformation, Unilever

    Julian Critchlow: Advisory Partner, Bain and Company and former UK Government Director General, Energy Transformation and Clean Growth

    Dan Cass: Co-Founder and Executive Director, Rewiring Australia

    Paul Gliding: Sustainability advocate and former Greenpeace International Executive Director.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: Social coordinators provided 250 thousand services to hospital patients and their relatives

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The unique Moscow service “Social Service in Hospitals” has turned three years old. During this time, social coordinators have provided patients and their relatives with more than 250 thousand services. About this in his blog Sergei Sobyanin said.

    “When we launched this project, we had no doubt that it would definitely be in demand. There is little pleasant about going to the hospital: hospitalization, even planned, disrupts the usual way of life. Worrying about one’s own health is often mixed with other worries. When it comes to emergency cases, it is very easy to get confused,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Hospitalized Muscovites face many questions. For example, how to tell relatives what happened if you don’t have your phone with you or it’s dead? Who will look after a small child? How to cope with household chores after discharge if you live alone? Hundreds of other questions arise.

    Previously, nurses and doctors had to deal with their solution. This took a lot of time, distracting them from their direct responsibilities. Now, in every Moscow adult and children’s hospital, specialized specialists – social coordinators – have taken on the solution of non-medical problems. They come to the aid of elderly or lonely people, patients with disabilities and low-mobility Muscovites, as well as everyone who, due to various circumstances, finds themselves in a difficult life situation.

    To contact social coordinators, you do not need to write an application. The specialists themselves meet new patients every morning, delve into their problems and begin to help. If necessary, they involve other departments and organizations of the city.

    “If necessary, social coordinators will help with home care services or round-the-clock care in the city’s social inpatient institutions. In children’s hospitals, they primarily provide consultations on various social protection services. For example, they advise how to contact the early assistance service if developmental peculiarities are detected,” Sergei Sobyanin noted.

    Despite typical situations, each case of helping patients is unique. Over the years of work, social coordinators have accumulated many successful stories.

    Stories of Help

    Thus, an elderly patient Antonina Ivanovna was admitted to the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care. Due to poor health, she did not have time to inform her relatives that she was hospitalized, and she did not have a mobile phone. And the woman did not take the necessary things with her. Social coordinators immediately came to the rescue: they connected her with her beloved grandson. The news that his grandmother was in the hospital took him by surprise, but the young man immediately said that he would bring everything necessary and would definitely visit Antonina Ivanovna. Now she is at home, and her relatives regularly come to visit.

    A patient named Valeria was admitted to the shock resuscitation department unconscious. She had been in a coma for a long time. When Valeria came to, the doctors asked social coordinators for help: they needed to establish her identity and find her relatives. At that time, the girl could not speak. The coordinators selected simple words and short questions, used letters of the alphabet, city maps, and caught her every move. In this way, they managed to find out the patient’s name and date of birth. After that, the coordinators began studying social networks, involved the police and the LizaAlert squad in the search. A week later, they found Valeria’s father, who had already lost hope of finding out where his daughter was.

    Tatyana Viktorovna came to the emergency room on her own. Doctors examined the elderly woman and, finding no reason for hospitalization, asked social coordinators to talk to her. During the conversation, it turned out that Tatyana Viktorovna had a passport, money, keys to the apartment and a train ticket from St. Petersburg. She assured that she had come to Moscow to see her children, but could not give either their address or phone numbers, and confused events and dates. Specialists came to the conclusion that the woman suffered from dementia. People with cognitive impairments often get lost. Social coordinators contacted the LizaAlert search service and with their help found Tatyana Viktorovna’s son, who, like her, lives in St. Petersburg. The man immediately went to Moscow to pick up his mother.

    Young mother Olga was walking with her two-year-old son on the playground when she suddenly began to lose consciousness. The woman was taken to the hospital with her child, but she did not have time to tell anyone about it. While doctors were providing Olga with the necessary medical care, social coordinators looked after the baby and contacted the woman’s husband. He came to the hospital and took his son.

    Help in alarming situations: social coordinators are now working in four more children’s city hospitalsAttention and care: social coordinators have been helping patients in the capital’s hospitals for two years

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