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  • MIL-OSI China: Tax system reform helps drive investment

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China’s tax system has opened wider to the world, actively drawing in foreign investment while helping domestic enterprises expand their global footprint, official data showed.

    According to data released by the State Taxation Administration on Monday, the number of foreign-invested business entities with tax obligations in China increased by 12.7 percent from 2020 to the end of June 2025, showing growing confidence among global investors in China’s business environment.

    In terms of inbound investment, over 630 billion yuan ($87.8 billion) in profits from foreign-funded enterprises have benefited from tax incentives for reinvestment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, coupled with new policy allowing foreign investors to offset their reinvestment amounts against tax liabilities, further strengthening the appeal of the China market for global investors, said Wang Daoshu, deputy commissioner of the State Taxation Administration, during a news conference on Monday.

    Inbound consumption has also seen a significant boost, a result of nationwide efforts to streamline tax refund procedures for overseas tourists. In particular, the “refund-upon-purchase” model rolled out across the country this year has improved tax refund efficiency by over 40 percent, said the administration.

    One recent case involved a Dutch tourist in Chengdu, who purchased a product worth over 17,000 yuan at a tax refund store.

    “Within just five minutes of applying for a tax refund, he received more than 1,500 yuan — which he immediately used for additional purchases,” the senior official said.

    According to the administration, from January to June, the number of tax refund shops nationwide more than doubled to over 7,200. The number of international visitors receiving tax refunds surged by 186 percent year-on-year, while both the sales volume of tax-refunded goods and the total refund amount rose by about 94 percent, indicating the growing popularity of “travel in China “among foreign tourists.

    In addition, to support Chinese enterprises in expanding globally, tax authorities have also continued to provide tailored tax guidance for overseas operations, helping outbound companies better understand international tax environments and enhance compliance, Wang said, adding that to date, a total of 110 country and region-specific tax guides have been published.

    STA data on export tax rebates also showed that from 2021-24, China’s tax authorities processed export tax refunds with an average annual growth rate of 6.6 percent, and the growth accelerated to 7.1 percent on a comparable basis in the first half of the year.

    A comprehensive set of tax and fee reduction policies has also been deployed to provide tangible benefits to businesses and households operating in the market.

    From 2021 to the end of the first half of this year, the country delivered a cumulative total of 9.9 trillion yuan in tax and fee cuts. The figure is expected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan by the end of this year, according to the STA.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 29 July 2025 Departmental update WHO and Noora Health begin collaboration to strengthen support for family caregivers

    Source: World Health Organisation

    The World Health Organization (WHO) and Noora Health have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance global support for family caregivers – an often overlooked but vital component of health systems.

    This strategic collaboration, formalized during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva in May 2025, underscores the growing recognition of the essential role families play in delivering care across the life course. Representing the partners at the MoU signing were Dr Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General for Universal Health Coverage – Life Course at WHO, and Dr Shahed Alam, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Noora Health.

    The partnership aligns with key global health priorities, including the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health, the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030), and the Rehabilitation 2030 initiative.

    Through this MoU, WHO and Noora Health will focus on three core areas:

    1) creating training materials to improve caregiver knowledge and self-care practices for mothers, children, adolescents, and older adults;
    2) building a strong evidence base to inform policies and training and strengthen family caregiver-inclusive health systems globally; and
    3) conducting research and analysis to better understand and support the needs of family caregivers globally.

    Noora Health, a non-profit organization, has trained over 30 million caregivers across South Asia and South-East Asia, equipping families with the skills and knowledge to care for loved ones at home. Its work is rooted in the belief that families play a critical, although frequently undervalued and neglected, role in care delivery systems.

    This partnership marks a critical step forward in embedding family caregiving into mainstream health policy and practice, with the shared goal of improving outcomes and strengthening health systems worldwide.

    Note for editors

    WHO Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing (MCA)
     MCA leads global efforts to promote health and well-being across all stages of life – from pregnancy and childbirth to adolescence and ageing. Its vision is to ensure that every pregnant woman, mother, newborn, child, adolescent, and older person not only survives but thrives, enjoying the highest attainable standard of health and development.

    To achieve this, MCA provides strategic leadership, advocates for equity, and coordinates global partnerships. It works to reduce health risks through multisectoral action, generates and synthesizes evidence, and develops normative guidelines and human rights-based policies. The Department also supports countries in implementing these strategies and monitors progress to ensure lasting impact on health, growth, and well-being across the life course.

    Noora Health
    Since 2014, Noora Health has empowered over 30 million family caregivers and patients across Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Nepal through its innovative training programmes. At the heart of Noora Health’s approach is the recognition of family members as essential caregivers. By equipping them with critical health knowledge and skills  – both in hospitals and at home through a robust digital platform – Noora Health strengthens the broader care ecosystem, eases the burden on health workers, and improves community-wide understanding of health care, recovery, and prevention.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 29 July 2025 Departmental update WHO urges urgent action ahead of COP30 at global climate and health conference in Brasília

    Source: World Health Organisation

    The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Government of Brazil and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), will host the 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health in Brasília, Brazil, from 29– 31 July 2025. This critical event is an official pre-COP30 meeting and comes at a pivotal time as climate change increasingly threatens global health. It offers a key platform for advancing bold and equitable climate-health solutions. The Conference is also the second meeting of the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and health (ATACH).

    For over 25 years, WHO has warned that climate change poses a direct threat to human health,” said Dr Maria Neira, Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health at WHO. “The danger is no longer theoretical –  it is a lived reality. Climate change is fuelling a health crisis and threatens to undo decades of global health progress.

    Conference goals

    The Brasília Conference will help chart a clear course toward COP30 and beyond. 

    Main expected outcomes include:

    • concrete inputs to the draft Belém Health Action Plan, a roadmap for embedding health into global climate policy;
    • national commitments under ATACH to support the implementation of the Belém Health Action Plan;
    • defined pathways for promoting health as a core pillar of climate action in the lead-up to COP30; and
    • scientific deliverables to support health-informed climate policies and implementation.

    “The impacts of climate change affect primarily the most vulnerable, who are an absolute priority for the Brazilian government. That’s why we are building concrete solutions, with social participation and a commitment to the planet’s future” said Alexandre Padilha, Minister of Health, Brazil. “This conference is a response to the call from the COP30 Presidency for a major global task force that brings together different sectors to formulate the health action plan that Brazil will present in Belém, proving that it is possible to integrate health and climate with real, innovative solutions that have a direct impact on people’s lives.”  

    WHO is working closely with the COP30 Presidency to ensure that health remains central to all climate negotiations. The Conference will spotlight strategies for building resilient health systems, promoting sustainable and low-carbon health systems, and reinforcing the link between climate, biodiversity, air quality, and public health.

    After years of commitments, the moment for action is now. WHO is calling on all countries to dramatically scale up investments in climate-health mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

    Attendance at the event is by invitation only. More details can be found on the event page. 

    “To address the consequences of climate change and promote health and well-being for all, it is essential to place populations and territories in situations of vulnerability at the centre of our actions, since they bear the brunt of climate impacts but are the least responsible for it,” said Dr Gerry Eijkemans, Director of PAHO’s Department of Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity.

    High-level participants from across the globe

    The Conference will bring together ministers, scientists, civil society, and international organizations from around the world, and will also serve as the annual in-person meeting of the WHO-hosted Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH), the largest platform bringing together over 90 countries and partners aiming to advance climate change and health implementation at country level. It will be held in-person in Brasília, with main plenary sessions live-streamed for global participation. 

    WHO emphasizes that human health, the environment, and the climate are inseparably connected, and failure to act decisively on climate change could lead to widespread health catastrophes. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and worsening air pollution already cause millions of deaths and undermine global health systems. But coordinated action can still reverse this trajectory.

    The WHO will launch its 7th Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM) report – focused on the health of migrants in the context of climate change – on Tuesday, 28 July.

    Join the online launch event

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 29 July 2025 Departmental update Community innovation leads the way at 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health through “Ideas Labs”

    Source: World Health Organisation

    As the world braces for increasingly complex climate and health challenges, local innovations, Indigenous knowledge, and community-rooted practices take centre stage at the 2025 Global Conference on Climate and Health, co-hosted by the Government of Brazil, WHO, and PAHO, from 29 to 31 July in Brasília. 

    A key feature of the Conference, the Ideas Lab, spotlights a bold new wave of thinking and doing, showcasing pioneering efforts that span from predictive malaria mapping and clean air advocacy to artificial intelligence and sustainable healthcare. Designed to complement the official programme, the Ideas Lab serves as a platform to amplify innovative local and Indigenous knowledge, youth-led and technological solutions, and cross-sector policy approaches that link climate action with better health outcomes. 

    Over three days, participants are presenting replicable solutions that will inform and bolster the forthcoming Belém Health Action Plan across three key tracks: 1) Health Surveillance and Monitoring, 2) Evidence-Based Policy and Capacity Building, and 3) Innovation and Production.  

    “The Ideas Lab is about more than showcasing innovations. It’s about equity, participation, and policy relevance,” said Dr Maria Neira, Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization. “These sessions create space for communities to speak for themselves, to be heard, and to input into the COP30 process to put health at the heart of climate decisions.” 

    Ideas Lab contributors span Community-Based Organizations to universities, specialist networks to NGOs, with representation from across the globe.  

    Sessions include, among others:  

    • Mapping Toxic Transfers in Uganda: A cross-disciplinary project using geospatial tools, water testing, and health data to trace the impacts of climate-induced flooding on community health, while informing safe water and infrastructure policy. 
    • Predictive Modelling for climate-driven malaria dynamics: A predictive malaria system combining climate and health data to trigger targeted community interventions, co-led by women’s groups and rooted in local knowledge for urbanizing African Regions. 
    • Innovative Financing for Health Resilience: From Brazil to Indonesia, examples of blended capital solutions offer a roadmap to close the climate-health financing gap, especially critical for countries facing dwindling development aid. 
    • Adapting Health Supply Chains: A dialogue on how to future-proof the multitrillion-dollar health supply chain for climate resilience, equity, and sustainability. 
    • The Right to Clean Air: From Brazil to Australia and the pacific, inviting solidarity between communities experiencing escalating threats to air quality, health and cultural survival.  
    • AI for Climate-Resilient Health Systems: Showcasing how the Global South is pioneering artificial intelligence to strengthen pandemic preparedness and deliver culturally relevant, sustainable health interventions across 20 countries. 
    • Intergenerational dialogue plays a key role in transforming One Health ideas into concrete, sustainable actions and real-time solutions, where mechanisms for youth engagement in One Health can be adjusted to the needs and wants of each setting and context.

    Equity is at the heart of the Global Conference and equitable solutions are highlighted throughout the Ideas Lab, with sessions exploring how climate change disproportionately impacts women, migrants, Indigenous peoples, and youth, and how these groups are also leading in climate and health action. Examples include the Emerge Study which examines the relationship between climate extremes, forced migration, and health in Latin America, and how migration can be supported as an adaptive strategy, and Youth for One Health, a proposal that is grounded in intergenerational justice and builds on youth councils globally to advocate for biodiversity, planetary health, and green cities. 

    Towards COP30: From dialogue to delivery 

    The Ideas Lab will feed directly into conference outcomes and COP30 preparations, helping generate actionable tools and knowledge products that can be adapted by countries, particularly through the Belém Health Action Plan. By fostering participation across regions and sectors, it aims to seed long-term collaboration across and between climate change action and human health. 

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI: Himax Subsidiary Liqxtal Proprietary Vision-Care Pro-Eye Monitor Named Finalist for Top Ten Age-Friendly Technology Product

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAINAN, Taiwan, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liqxtal Technology Inc. (“Liqxtal”), a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX), and a pioneer in liquid crystal optical innovation, today announced that its flagship vision-care product, the Liqxtal® Pro-Eye Monitor, has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Top Ten Age-Friendly Technology Product Awards, presented by the Taiwan Healthy Ageing Tech Show Committee. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding innovations that promote health, comfort, and quality of life for Taiwan’s aging population.

    Built on Liqxtal’s patented electrically tunable liquid crystal technology, the Pro-Eye monitor projects digital images to a virtual viewing distance of approximately 16 feet, dramatically farther than the typical 20 – 24 inches of conventional monitors. This design significantly eases ciliary muscle strain and reduces eye fatigue, offering a more natural and effortless viewing experience, especially for seniors experiencing dry eyes or blurred vision due to extended screen use.

    With Taiwan’s senior population rapidly growing, technologies that support visual wellness are increasingly vital to long-term care and healthy aging. Since its debut, the Pro-Eye Monitor has garnered strong interest across healthcare, eldercare, and smart home industries for its potential to redefine visual comfort for older adults. Evaluated by a panel of experts from the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs and academic institutions, its selection as a top ten finalist underscores Liqxtal’s leadership in age-friendly innovation.

    Liqxtal Pro-Eye Monitor will be showcased at the 2025 Taiwan Healthy Ageing Tech Show, held August 8 – 10 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Purposefully engineered to address age-related visual challenges, the Pro-Eye represents Liqxtal’s commitment to improving elderly eye health through advanced optical technology. During the event, Liqxtal will also exhibit other smart optical solutions, including the Liqxtal® Dim, which integrates Liqxtal’s proprietary pixelated liquid crystal light valve with Himax’s WiseEye™ ultralow power AI sensing technology, empowering an intelligent system that automatically adjusts light transmittance based on ambient conditions, enhancing both comfort and safety for seniors in varying lighting environments.

    “Liqxtal has been dedicated to advancing liquid crystal optical technologies to deliver eye-care solutions that provide both comfort and functionality,” said Dr. Hung Shan Chen, President of Liqxtal. “Being named a finalist for the top 10 Age-Friendly Technology Awards is a significant milestone that reinforces our commitment to extending this transformative technology to a broader range of aging-related applications, bringing us closer to our vision of a smarter, healthier lifestyle.”

    Liqxtal warmly invites media, healthcare professionals, and industry partners to visit Booth A805 at the Taiwan Healthy Ageing Tech Show during August 8 –10, to experience the Pro-Eye Monitor firsthand and explore how next-generation liquid crystal optics are shaping the future of visual wellness in senior care.

    About Liqxtal Technology Inc.

    Liqxtal Technology Inc. is a Taiwan based company that has been focused on exploring opportunities with liquid crystal (“LC”) beyond just displays since the company’s inception. With a distinguished track record in liquid crystal optics, Liqxtal has developed liquid crystal based optical components such as LC lens for ophthalmic application, LC diffuser for 3D sensing and LC retarder for light sensing. Additionally, Liqxtal designed and released LQ001, a high voltage & tunable frequency LC driver with a 1mm x 2mm footprint, which is particularly ideal for portable products. As a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Liqxtal also integrates novel display solutions such as tunable backlight with local dimming capability powered by FPGA for niche applications. Lastly, Liqxtal is dedicated to novel vision eyewear technology and strives to innovate and advance useful optical solutions to the world.

    About Himax Technologies, Inc.

    Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,609 patents granted and 370 patents pending approval worldwide as of June 30, 2025.

    http://www.himax.com.tw

    Forward Looking Statements

    Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

    Liqxtal Contact:

    Henry Hung, Deputy Director of Market & Sales Division
    Liqxtal Technology Inc.
    Tel: +886-6-505-0880
    Email: info@liqxtal.com

    Himax Contacts:

    Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR
    Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
    Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
    Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
    www.himax.com.tw

    Mark Schwalenberg, Director
    Investor Relations – US Representative
    MZ North America
    Tel: +1-312-261-6430
    Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/30cd9f50-e221-43d4-a3cb-836122c81cf7

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Economy – US Fed expected to hold rates and trigger standoff with Trump – deVere Group

    Source: deVere Group

    July 29 2025 – The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates on hold Wednesday, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump – setting up a direct standoff between the world’s most influential central bank and a White House demanding immediate stimulus.

    This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group ahead of the Fed’s critical interest rate decision that will set the tone for markets and the US economy for the rest of 2025.

    He says: “Trump has made no secret of his frustration. Senior administration figures have been pressing the Fed behind the scenes, while the President has repeatedly gone public with calls for lower borrowing costs.

    “But the central bank appears likely to resist, at least for now, holding firm in the face of aggressive political intervention.

    “In doing so, it could trigger another direct standoff with Trump.

    Nigel Green continues: “This is a collision between a political push for immediate stimulus and a central bank trying to defend its institutional independence. The stakes go far beyond this week’s rate decision.”

    Markets are already attuned to the tension. A rate hold is largely priced in. But investors are watching for what comes next: the tone of Powell’s message, and Trump’s reaction if the Fed refuses to deliver the cuts he’s demanding.

    “The pressure campaign is about to intensify,” the deVere CEO notes.

    “Trump blames the Fed for slowing the economy, for capping the market, for anything that doesn’t go his way. This will, again, become personal with Fed Chair, Jerome Powell.”

    The economic backdrop gives the Fed cover to pause. Inflation has cooled but remains above target. Labor markets are still tight. Financial conditions are already easier than they were at the start of the year. There is no immediate economic case for cutting—but there is a clear political one.

    “This is about optics as much as outcomes,” says Nigel Green. “The White House wants momentum. The Fed wants breathing room. Neither side is likely to back down.”

    What happens next matters. If Trump launches a fresh public offensive—as expected—it could shift sentiment quickly.

    “The dollar could strengthen on Fed firmness, while equities and emerging markets wobble on fears of a widening institutional rift.”

    He adds: “Markets can handle steady rates. What they don’t handle well is institutional volatility. A public fight between the President and the Fed injects uncertainty into every asset class.”

    The President has options. If monetary easing doesn’t come through, he may accelerate fiscal promises, hint at further executive action, or reignite questions over Jerome Powell’s future.

    This administration has already shown it’s willing to blur lines between economic stewardship and political advantage.

    “Trump wants control of the economic narrative and he’s running out of patience,” concludes Nigel Green.

    “If the Fed doesn’t move, he’ll move the spotlight. This could mean spending pledges, it could mean trade posturing, it could mean fresh attacks on Powell. All of it adds risk.”

    deVere Group is one of the world’s largest independent advisors of specialist global financial solutions to international, local mass affluent, and high-net-worth clients.  It has a network of offices around the world, more than 80,000 clients, and $14bn under advisement.

    MIL OSI – Submitted News –

  • Classrooms of change: How National Education Policy 2020 is transforming learning

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Five years ago, on July 29, India embarked on a journey to overhaul its education system with the launch of the National Education Policy 2020. Today, its impact is increasingly visible in classrooms across the country – reshaping how children learn, how teachers teach, and how schools function.

    NEP 2020 marked a paradigm shift from rigid, exam-centric education to a more flexible, inclusive, and learner-focused model. Anchored in India’s cultural heritage and aligned with global goals like Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG-4), the policy laid out a vision for an education system that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning – from the foundational stage to secondary levels.

    One of NEP’s major successes has been the prioritisation of early childhood education and foundational learning. With the launch of the NIPUN Bharat Mission in 2021, the government aimed to ensure that every child achieves Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) by Grade 3. Initiatives such as Vidya Pravesh, Balvatikas, and Jadui Pitara have introduced millions of children to joyful, play-based learning. The results have been promising: Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 reported a significant rise in foundational reading and arithmetic levels among Class III children in government schools. 23.4% children could read Grade II-level text in 2024, up from 16.3% in 2022 and 20.9% in 2018. Arithmetic proficiency has also improved, with 27.6% of Class III students now able to perform basic subtraction, compared to 20.2% in 2022 and 20.9% in 2018.

    A restructured school framework under the 5+3+3+4 model is supported by two new national curriculum frameworks – National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) and National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE). These have replaced rote learning with competency-based, multidisciplinary education. New textbooks like Mridang, Sarangi, and Joyful Mathematics reflect India’s linguistic and cultural diversity while encouraging deeper engagement and creativity. Vocational education now begins as early as Grade 6, and career pathways are supported through the National Credit Framework.

    Samagra Shiksha, the flagship school reform scheme, has helped boost enrolment and reduce dropouts. Infrastructure has improved substantially – with nearly all schools having access to drinking water, electricity, and gender-inclusive toilets. Hostels under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), along with 5,269 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, have provided critical support to girls and children from marginalised communities.

    The digital push has also been transformative. Platforms like Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) and PM eVIDYA have enabled access to quality learning content in over 130 languages, even during the pandemic. The Rashtriya Vidya Samiksha Kendra (RVSK) now provides real-time education data, improving governance and accountability.

    Teachers remain central to NEP’s success. Over 14 lakh educators have undergone training through National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA), with continuous support through digital platforms. Assessment reforms are underway through Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), which has championed competency-based evaluations and holistic progress cards that assess not only academics but creativity, socio-emotional development, and well-being.

    NEP 2020 also places strong emphasis on inclusion. The Pre Assessment Holistic Screening Tool (PRASHAST) tool helps schools support children with disabilities, while Indian Sign Language has been introduced as a secondary subject. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has developed flexible pathways for out-of-school children and even for Agniveers to complete their education.

  • MIL-OSI Russia: How an Automated Bid Bot on a Supplier Portal Helps Business Grow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    For the first half of 2025, entrepreneurs entered intoSuppliers portal about 45 thousand contracts following the results of quotation sessions using a trading bot. The amount of transactions amounted to almost seven billion rubles. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Moscow Department of Economic Policy and Development.

    “The trading bot simplifies participation in quotation sessions by automatically placing bids. It allows entrepreneurs to send their price offers automatically and thus participate in several quotation sessions simultaneously. During trading, the bot consistently reduces the bid to the minimum value specified by the user. In the first half of 2025, 44.7 thousand contracts were concluded on the supplier portal using this service – a third more than in the same period last year. The volume of transactions increased by 44 percent and reached almost seven billion rubles. High competition allowed customers to save 1.1 billion rubles,” said Maria Bagreeva.

    The service can be used from anywhere in the country. It helps entrepreneurs enter the interregional market and increase sales.

    “The most active regions using the trading bot were Moscow, the Moscow and Ryazan regions, St. Petersburg and the Perm region. In total, in the first half of the year, they accounted for 38.4 thousand contracts worth 5.7 billion rubles, which is 86 percent of the total number and 83 percent of the volume of all transactions concluded using this function,” said the head of the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy

    Kirill Purtov.

    Quotation sessions are mini-auctions that last for three, six or 24 hours. During this time, suppliers compete with each other, gradually reducing the contract price. The winner is the entrepreneur who offers the lowest price.

    In the capital Department of Information Technology They said that the automatic bidding bot turned out to be a reliable assistant for users: it optimizes the processes of participation in competitive procedures, saves resources and allows attracting more suppliers to the portal. The bot does not guarantee victory in the quotation session, but it significantly saves entrepreneurs’ time.

    The service is especially useful for small and medium-sized businesses. Entrepreneurs who have only recently joined the platform will find the free educational course “Supplier School” on quotation sessions useful. It helps beginners learn more about mini-auctions and practice during a training session. The visual format of the training simplifies the adaptation process on the platform and helps them start participating in procurement faster.

    As Sergei Sobyanin reported earlier, in the first half of 2025, purchases worth almost 58 billion rubles.

    Suppliers portal was created in 2013 to automate small-volume purchases. Today, the catalog includes 3.2 million products and services from various suppliers. About 1.5 thousand contracts are concluded on the platform every day.

    In the portal’s regional offices, specialists train entrepreneurs to work on the platform, answer questions from customers and suppliers, hold face-to-face meetings, and collect suggestions for improving functions and solving technical problems. In addition, users can contact the support service at a single federal phone number: 7 800 303-12-34 or leave a request atwebsite.

    The functional customer of the portal is the capital Department of Competition Policy, and its technical development is supervised by Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

    Development of electronic services for business corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Moscow, more than 60 educational institutions are being improved

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Specialists from the city economy complex are carrying out landscaping work on the territories of more than 60 educational institutions. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Landscaping Petr Biryukov.

    “In anticipation of the new academic year, we are carrying out comprehensive activities to improve the territories of over 60 educational institutions, including within the framework of the modernization program “My School”. The main task is to create comfortable and safe spaces for students in accordance with modern standards,” noted Petr Biryukov.

    The projects include repairs and, where necessary, addition of new playgrounds and sports grounds. They are covered with a trauma-safe surface and modern play and sports equipment is installed. In addition, specialists are putting in order football pitches, volleyball, basketball and GTO courts, as well as workout zones.

    Special attention is paid to security issues, so video surveillance systems and lanterns with energy-efficient lamps are installed. They also organize outdoor recreation areas, renovate existing pedestrian paths and lay new ones, arrange street furniture, and carry out additional landscaping.

    The head of the city economy complex emphasized that all work will be completed by September 1.

    Improvement of the territories of educational institutions corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life.”

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From First Aid Skills to Developing Emotional Intelligence: How Moscow Social Workers Are Trained

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    Continuous learning is one of the main trends in education. It is especially important for employees in the social sphere, because caring for people requires a lot of knowledge and skills, sensitivity and the ability to find a common language with everyone. Developing competencies helps Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Social Sphere Workers in Moscow. This year it celebrated 17 years since its foundation.

    A mos.ru correspondent visited the training site and learned how social security employees are trained. Is it possible to master the profession from scratch, what does a simulation room look like, why first aid skills are needed by all specialists, and what scientific research is conducted by teachers — in our material.

    The Science of Caring for Others

    The Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Social Workers is located at 10 1st Basmanny Lane. The modern, bright space is quiet during the day: classes are in session in the classrooms. The lobby is decorated with a collage of photographs of teachers and students, collected for the 17th anniversary of the institute. We are greeted by Director Igor Timofeev. He tells us that among the students are specialists from family centers, Moscow Longevity Centers, psychologists, speech therapists, exercise therapy instructors, social inspectors, and other social workers.

    “Moscow sets the bar high, constantly introducing new technologies and standards for service delivery. Social workers should develop together with the city. The institute offers various courses – from professional retraining programs lasting six to nine months to online trainings that can be completed in an hour. For example, we train home care specialists: candidates for the position study the specifics of caring for older people, the intricacies of interaction, including with cognitive changes. You can also get the profession of a mediator – a mediator in family conflicts. Advanced training courses are designed for those who want to improve in their field. We also pump up soft skills: the ability to negotiate, convey your thoughts, hear the interlocutor,” he noted.

    The institute also has a school of kinship care. There, Muscovites can learn how to take care of their disabled and elderly relatives: how to safely move, feed, and help maintain hygiene. The institute is also involved in scientific research.

    “All our work comes down to one mission – to promote human well-being,” Igor Timofeev emphasized.

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    CPR and Empathy Suit

    Before going on practical training in city centers, students hone their skills in a simulation classroom. We go up to the second floor and enter a spacious hall where a first aid lesson is taking place. All social workers learn these skills so that they can act quickly and competently in an emergency.

    On the floor lies a mannequin — a full-size model of a human with a flexible chest. Teacher Svetlana Moiseenko demonstrates how to perform CPR, then invites students to try it. She regulates the rhythm and depth of their compressions, explains why they should take turns: a rescuer gets tired after a couple of minutes, which affects the quality of resuscitation.

    Then the group figures out what to do if an older person falls. According to the teacher, carpets, wires, and the bathtub are especially dangerous for them in the house. If they trip or slip and fall, the first thing you need to do is calm yourself down: fussing will do harm. Then you need to calm the victim down, find out if they can move their legs, arms, and head. If you suspect a fracture, you need to call an ambulance.

    The next topic is the Heimlich maneuver. It is used if a foreign object has entered a person’s airways. The teacher’s assistant puts on a training red vest. The tube imitates the airways, and the soft bulb with air imitates the diaphragm. Svetlana Moiseenko puts a plastic cap in the tube, grabs the assistant from behind and squeezes the bulb sharply. The cap flies out.

    The teacher explains that bedridden patients should be seated before eating – this way they will not choke, and the Heimlich maneuver will not be needed. She approaches the bed where the mannequin is lying and demonstrates proper feeding: she carefully seats it, puts a pillow under it, and uses adaptive dishes. The students are also taught on it schools of related care.

    “We are taught how to help without straining your back or your soul.”

    In addition, the simulation center has an empathy suit – a device with gloves, glasses, earplugs, weights and pads that creates a feeling of heaviness in the back, weakness in the joints, poor vision and hearing. Thanks to it, you can feel like you are in the body of an older person.

    “I have a medical education. At the institute, I teach first aid, long-term care and social rehabilitation. I admire people who work in this field. Taking care of others is not easy. We are taught how to help without straining your back or soul. For example, to avoid burnout, you need to replenish your energy. Meetings with loved ones, theaters, excursions, travel – everyone has their own recipe. When working with people, you can’t let yourself fade away,” admitted Svetlana Moiseenko.

    We chat with the class participants. Among them is Sergey Belov, a care assistant at the gerontology center “Dmitrovsky”His duties include caring for the residents of the institution and accompanying them to hospitals. When working with the hearing impaired, he acts as a sign language interpreter.

    “Psychological training is especially important for care assistants, because caring for older people takes a lot of moral resources. It is important to show attention, sympathy, patience. Professional skills also need to be developed. I was already familiar with the rules of first aid, but this course turned out to be more detailed, with practice on modern simulators. I plan to attend other classes at the institute. I am also studying at a medical college, which helps me in my work,” shared Sergey Belov.

    Liliya Kim, an assistant teacher at the Guryevsky supported living center, combines her work with her studies to become a clinical psychologist. She works on the socialization of young people with special needs: she explains to them how to shop, cook, keep the house clean, and manage finances.

    “Social workers need to be constantly trained. Our center supports different children, and we need to know a lot: the needs of people with cerebral palsy, prenatal injuries, organic brain disorders. In addition, Moscow is changing, and we must change with it. We help students learn new technologies, such as paying with a smile at the cash register, paying for travel on the metro using biometrics. The Institute has all the conditions for us to improve. Qualified teachers, modern equipment, a beautiful building – education at a high level,” she believes.

    Leadership training for managers

    The Institute also offers a program for heads of social institutions. We move to the fourth floor and look into a noisy classroom. Students split into groups and complete assignments. The training is dedicated to public speaking. Teacher Elena Silvanovich explains how to attract the audience’s attention: share stories from life, provide quotes, summarize the story at the end and call for action.

    “I help train flexible skills: team management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence. I prefer interaction to lectures: this way, a small transformation occurs in each participant. In order to remain a professional in their field, a social security employee needs to be in an environment that motivates development: in it, you can learn something new, exchange experiences, be in a circle of like-minded people. The Institute of Continuing Professional Education is exactly such an environment,” Elena Silvanovich is sure.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The number of applicants to capital colleges has increased by 40 percent

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    The main stage of the admission campaign to colleges has ended in Moscow. More than 37 thousand ninth-graders in the capital have chosen secondary vocational education to continue their education. This is 10 thousand more than last year. Such a high interest in secondary vocational education has been recorded for the first time. Taking this fact into account, the capital has decided to extend the admission campaign to colleges until autumn, reported Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “The main period for accepting applications for admission to Moscow colleges for this year’s ninth-graders has ended. The numbers speak for themselves: more than 37 thousand Moscow ninth-graders have chosen colleges to continue their education. For comparison: last year, 27 thousand Moscow ninth-graders entered colleges. Thus, this year the number of applicants has grown by almost 40 percent. This is a record figure in recent years. This year, tenth-graders also showed interest in secondary vocational education: 1.5 thousand students who completed the 10th grade decided to enter college. The main stage of the admissions campaign is over, but we see how much interest the children show in colleges, so we have extended the application deadline until early autumn. It is very important that this year every Moscow school graduate has the opportunity not only to get a free place in a capital city college, but also a place that matches their interests. We will definitely provide all the children with the opportunity to study in the specialties or areas that are really close to them. We are very pleased that the guys choose to study at colleges. The trend in the labor market is obvious: specialists with applied skills are in great demand among employers,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    The most popular major among college applicants was programming (“information systems and programming”). In second place is the profession of a nurse (“nursing”), and the top three is rounded out by future primary school teachers (“teaching in primary grades”).

    Ninth-grade graduates are also interested in areas related to the aviation industry. The professions of security service specialist and police officer are in demand (“law enforcement activities”), popular destinations in the hotel and tourism sector (“tourism and hospitality”).

    This year, colleges will accept seven thousand applicants for specialties in the IT and creative industries. Another 4.3 thousand students will master industrial professions, and 4.5 thousand will prepare for work in the hospitality industry. About four thousand people will enroll in healthcare programs, and three thousand Muscovites will receive specialties related to law enforcement.

    The admissions campaign for ninth-graders of previous years, eleventh-graders and applicants from other regions is ongoing in Moscow colleges. This year, applications can be submitted electronically through the portal Mos.ru for five specialties in one college or distribute them between several educational institutions. The deadline for accepting documents is August 15, and for specialties with entrance examinations – August 10.

    Detailed information about in-demand professions and specialties taught in the capital’s colleges is available on the website “Colleges of Moscow”, in the same names telegram channel and the community on the social network “VKontakte”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Residents of 190 houses are moving or have completed their move in the South-East Administrative District under the renovation program

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    Since the start of the renovation program in the South-Eastern Administrative District (SEAD), residents of 190 old houses are being resettled or have already moved into new apartments. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “In 2018, the first resettlement of residents under the renovation program began in the South-Eastern Administrative District. As of today, residents of 190 houses are moving into new apartments or have already completed the move – this is almost 34.5 thousand Muscovites. In total, 818 old houses are to be resettled under the renovation program in the southeast of the capital. More than 164 thousand Muscovites will move into new apartments,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    Evacuated houses are dismantled, and new residential complexes with accompanying infrastructure appear on the vacated sites.

    “Of the 190 buildings affected by resettlement under the renovation program in the South-East Administrative District, 166 have been completely vacated. In particular, in the Lyublino district, residents of 44 buildings have moved into new apartments, in Kuzminki and Nizhegorodskoye – 60. Another 18 buildings have been completely vacated in Lefortovo. Under the renovation program, apartments with finished, improved finishes are transferred for occupancy, which allows you to immediately move into them without wasting time on additional repairs. In addition, the areas near new buildings are comprehensively improved: trees and shrubs are planted, and areas for active recreation and sports are equipped,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Under the renovation program, residents are given apartments with ready-made improved finishing, which allows them to move into them immediately, without wasting time on additional repairs. In addition, the areas near new buildings are comprehensively improved: trees and shrubs are planted, and areas for active recreation and sports are equipped.

    Participants in the renovation program received new apartments in the same areas where they previously lived. At the same time, most Muscovites are moving to new buildings erected near their old houses.

    As noted Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government and Head of the Department of City Property, 31 thousand Muscovites lived in 166 vacated houses in the southeast of the capital. All of them received offers of equivalent apartments and have already signed contracts with the city. In Lublin, more than 8.9 thousand city residents from 44 completely vacated old buildings became the owners of new housing. In Kuzminki, all residents from 30 old houses — about 6.3 thousand people — have completed the documents for apartments and have already moved to new buildings, in the Nizhegorodsky District — over 4.7 thousand city residents from 30 buildings. In Lefortovo, about 2.7 thousand Muscovites from 18 vacated houses received the keys.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that about 10 thousand Muscovites began resettlement under the renovation program this summer.

    Renovation program: residents of 106 old houses in 10 districts of the capital have signed contracts for new apartments for the first half of 2025

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the renovation program intwice.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: Circle Line’s Dostoevskaya is one of the most complex metro projects

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    Station “Dostoevskaya” on the Circle Line of the metro is a quarter complete. This was reported by Sergei Sobyanin in on your telegram channel.

    “This is one of the most complex projects of the Moscow metro due to the dense development in the city center, numerous utility lines and underground water. Due to the proximity to the existing tunnels of the Circle Line, mining operations are carried out almost manually, using low-mechanization equipment,” the Moscow Mayor noted.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    Currently, specialists are laying right and left bypass tunnels to allow train traffic to pass through them during the work.

    The work was accelerated thanks to additional shafts for moving construction workers and cargo. Instead of the traditional one or two passages at Dostoyevskaya, there will be seven of them. After the station is put into operation, some of the shafts will become ventilation shafts.

    “Dostoevskaya” is the 13th station onCircle metro line. It will be located between Prospekt Mira and Novoslobodskaya. The station will provide a transfer to the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line.

    Two vestibules are designed – underground (under Durova Street at the intersection with Delegatskaya) and above-ground (at the intersection of Durova Street and Olympic Avenue). The above-ground vestibule will be connected to the station by an underground passage with travelators.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Moscow 2030 Forum invites children to the city economy festival

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    At the Luzhniki sports complex, children and their parents will be introduced to the work of utility workers and rescuers at the city services festival as part of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030”. Master classes and other events will be held at Pavilion 1a in the Horseshoe zone and on the alley leading to the Grand Sports Arena.

    Together with the masters and representatives urban economy complex Children will weave talisman bracelets, paint shoppers and T-shirts, make bath bombs and a grass toy from sprouted seeds, and also make soap. At the master classes, they will be told what asphalt is made of and will be offered to design helmets for the capital’s gas workers.

    You can learn about electricity in a playful way in the “Electrical Safety Corner”, and conduct an experiment to determine the quality of water in class Museum of Moscow Municipal EconomyFor young researchers, specialists from PJSC MOEK have prepared a chemical and scientific show, which will take place at the forum-festival site every Sunday in August.

    You can find yourself inside a soap ball at the Mosvodokanal JSC station. And at the Moskollektor JSC site, children will be introduced to the work of the organization’s specialists and offered to clear the area with a small excavator. Mosvodostok State Unitary Enterprise invites you to an outdoor master class with radio-controlled boats.

    The Department of Capital Repairs installed a modern children’s playground with a spiral slide and swings on the festival grounds — such play areas are created in Moscow during the improvement of courtyards and public spaces. At the site of the State Budgetary Institution “Greening”, guests will get acquainted with the work of specialists who take care of the flower beds and flower gardens of the capital, and will make a bright chrysanthemum from felt. In addition, a large inflatable slide will be in operation.

    The capital’s rescuers have prepared a series of interactive activities for young visitors: the children will try on their clothes, help a victim played by a soft toy, and play fire tic-tac-toe.

    Races on models of municipal service vehicles will be held in the karting zone. And at the equipment exhibition, visitors will be able to sit in the cabins of real municipal and rescue service vehicles. The exposition will be open on the central alley near the Big Sports Arena for the entire duration of the forum-festival.

    To cover all the sites, you can join the excursion. The children will go on a journey on a steam locomotive, the carriages of which are designed in the style of special equipment of the city economy.

    “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” is an opportunity to get acquainted with the future on a citywide scale by trying out its technologies that are already being used in the capital today. Children and adults will be able to communicate with robots and artificial intelligence, watch modern unmanned transport in action, play on technologically advanced sports grounds, study new educational, medical and industrial innovations, immerse themselves in VR space and do much more.

    A large-scale forum-festival will be held within the framework of the project “Summer in Moscow”. From August 1 to September 14, dozens of venues will host cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world. Information about the venues and a detailed program can be found at official website.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: What cosmetics are produced by the participants of the Made in Moscow project

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    The Made in Moscow project unites more than 400 brands that create decorative and care cosmetics. On International Lipstick Day, Moscow entrepreneurs spoke about professional products for lip makeup.

    Lipstick is considered one of the main elements of makeup. It helps to create a bright festive or calm everyday image, to emphasize the beauty of the lips and face. Participants of the Made in Moscow project create high-quality products that have become bestsellers in the beauty industry today.

    Nourishing oils and nude shades

    The production of lipstick in the capital is one of the successful examples of localization of cosmetics against the backdrop of the departure of foreign brands. For example, representatives of the Beautydrugs company believe that it is the opportunity to establish production in Moscow and receive support from the city that allows maintaining stable quality, reducing dependence on external supplies and creating new products faster. Thanks to participation in the Made in Moscow project, the brand was able to declare itself and create a stable demand for its products.

    One of the most popular products of the company has become a universal caring lip gloss. It not only gives a pleasant shade, but also moisturizes the lips. Decorative cosmetics with a care function are becoming fashionable, many manufacturers change the composition of lipsticks, adding nourishing macadamia, jojoba or olive oils.

    The brand notes that natural colors of warm shades will be popular in 2026, including the entire nude palette – from brown to wine. Fashionistas will be especially attracted to lipsticks with shimmer – interspersed with glitter of different sizes and shades (from golden to pink and pearlescent).

    Timeless classic

    Another popular cosmetics brand, MishLav, produces products in the spirit of timeless classics. One of the company’s popular products is red lipstick.

    The trend of 2026 will be an emphasis on adding natural oils and coloring components to the composition, creating an eco-friendly cosmetics line, as well as liquid lipstick for moisturizing lips. Multifunctional products will also be in demand. For example, lipstick that can be used as blush or eyeshadow.

    The brand is a participant in the Made in Moscow project and actively uses various promotion tools. In 2026, the company plans to expand its production sites and increase its product range.

    “Beauty Bus”

    Another participant in the project, the cosmetics brand Nikk Mole, expects to increase production volumes by 50 percent. To do this, the company plans to commission its own plant in Moscow with modern high-tech equipment.

    Today, you can buy lipstick at the art pavilion “Beauty Bus”, which is located on Old Arbat. There are products from more than 100 local brands. In the pavilion, you can buy lipstick for every taste – from nude light shades to red, burgundy and even black. Client days and master classes are held at “Beauty Bus”, visitors are offered to do their hair, learn about suitable products for a certain skin type and, of course, do trendy lip and eye makeup. All information about the events can be found on the project’s website “Summer in Moscow”.

    “Made in Moscow”— a project to promote local brands, of which there are more than 7.5 thousand today, and on the site you can find more than 36 thousand products created in the capital. Entrepreneurs receive free assistance — from participation in large city events to information support.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A modern city block will appear in Preobrazhenskoye according to the KRT project

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    In the Preobrazhenskoye district of the Eastern Administrative District, as part of the integrated territorial development project (ITD), it is planned to reorganize an inefficiently used site with an area of 1.33 hectares. The corresponding draft resolution posted on the Moscow Government website. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    “According to the KRT project, almost 28.9 thousand square meters of real estate for various purposes are planned to be built in Preobrazhenskoye, including 18.6 thousand for the implementation of the renovation program. A sports and educational building of the Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism with an area of 6.24 thousand square meters, an ambulance substation with an area of 4.02 thousand square meters for 20 parking spaces and a heating substation will be built nearby. The new development will be skillfully integrated into the surrounding landscape,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The area to be redeveloped is located at the address: Poteshnaya Street, land plot No. 6/2, not far from the Preobrazhenskaya Ploshad station of the Sokolnicheskaya metro line. The area has well-developed infrastructure: a school, shops, a business center, a sports complex and other popular facilities are located nearby.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke aboutthe fifth anniversary of the KRT program in the capital.

    According to the program of integrated development of territories, multifunctional city blocks are being created, where roads, comfortable housing and all necessary infrastructure are being designed on the site of former industrial zones and inefficiently used areas. Currently, 336 KRT projects with a total area of more than 4.2 thousand hectares are at various stages of development and implementation in Moscow. This work is being carried outon behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

    Parks and squares will be created in a significant part of KRT projects — Sobyanin

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Active Citizen project has launched a quiz about Moscow’s resort areas

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    This summer, city residents can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of summer holidays without leaving the capital. New Quiz In the Active Citizen project, he will introduce Muscovites to the city’s resort areas.

    The quiz traditionally contains eight questions. By answering them, participants will learn how many open-air swimming pools are operating at the festival sites where free water training sessions are held as part of the project “Summer in Moscow”, and where you can admire dry fountains.

    In addition, participants can discover a new route for river electric boats and one of the well-equipped embankments for walks, which offers a picturesque view of the city.

    The quiz will help city residents take a fresh look at summer holidays in the capital. For each correct answer, participants will be awarded points for the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes”. They can be used to receive discounts on goods and services, as well as souvenirs for outdoor recreationPoints can also be donated to charity.

    Quizzes in “Active Citizen” introduce Muscovites to significant events, historical facts and achievements of the city. For example, one of the latest episodes is dedicated to the capital’s houses in Russian and neo-Russian styles. New quizzes are launched every two weeks, and you can follow their announcement in project news.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. “Summer in Moscow” is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Project “Active Citizen”has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it, and more than seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, 30 to 40 decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital Department of Information Technology.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

    Source: United States AFRICOM

    AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

    Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, Deputy Commander for U.S. Africa Command, and Ambassador Robert Scott, AFRICOM’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, traveled to Angola, July 22-25, to meet with Angolan government and military leaders and Chargé d’Affaires Noah Zaring and his team at U.S. Embassy Angola and Sao Tome and Principe. 

    The visit reaffirmed AFRICOM’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Angola, a security leader in southern Africa, and came on the heels of a meeting with the Namibian Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs on July 21. 

    The AFRICOM leaders and Chargé d’Affaires Zaring engaged in meetings with Angola’s Secretary of State for National Defense for the Ministry of Defense José Maria de Lima; Secretary of State for External Affairs for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmerelda Mendonça; and Joint Chief of Staff for Patriotic Education General José Maria Marques.

    Discussions focused on advancing shared security and economic interests, to include countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, enabling partners to lead their own security initiatives with minimal U.S. involvement, and leveraging shared economic opportunities, notably the transformational Lobito Corridor initiative. 

    The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure initiative, backed by the G7, that is designed to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast at the port of Lobito, providing inland industries like mining and agriculture with effective and timely access to global markets and furthering domestic and international investments.

    The two leaders emphasized that security underpins private sector investments. Working together with African nations to develop secure, stable countries, regions and economies, allows for environments where economic opportunities and partnerships thrive.

    During their visit, Scott, who has 30 years of State Department experience in Africa, and Brennan, a career special forces officer and leader, also traveled to a training base near Cabo Ledo where they met with Special Forces Brigade Commander Brigadier João Baptista Paulo and other special forces leaders and soldiers. While there, Brennan took part in a wreath laying ceremony at a memorial honoring fallen Angolan special forces members.

    The two also observed U.S. and Angolan special forces involved in a live fire exercise being conducted during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) focused on close quarters combat and small unit tactics. JCETs and large-scale AFRICOM exercises bring together partners and allies to enhance readiness and interoperability and sharpen warfighter skillsets, empowering lethal, combat ready forces to deter aggression and win on the battlefield. This is the fifth JCET conducted between U.S. and Angolan forces since 2022.

    In addition to participating in AFRICOM sponsored exercises and conferences, Angola has also been accepted into the 2025 cohort of State Partnership Program (SPP) nations, a comprehensive Department of Defense program that partners allied and partner nations with a U.S. state and its National Guard forces. Through SPP, the National Guard conducts military-to-military exchanges and training in support of U.S. and partner nation defense security goals. SPP also leverages whole-of-society relationships and capabilities to facilitate broader cooperation spanning military, government, economic and social spheres. An announcement of which state has been partnered with Angola is expected in the Fall.

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    AFRICOM is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

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  • Three terrorists killed in Op Mahadev were involved in Pahalgam terror attack: HM Shah

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the three terrorists killed during Operation Mahadev on Monday were directly involved in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.

    Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah said, “Yesterday, the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir Police neutralised three terrorists — Suleiman, Afghan, and Jibran. Suleiman was a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the Pahalgam and Gagangir terror attacks. Multiple pieces of evidence support his involvement.”

    He added that Afghan and Jibran were also senior Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives.

    “I want to inform the House that the terrorists who killed our citizens in Baisaran Valley have now been eliminated,” Shah said.

    “The people who used to supply food to them were detained earlier. Once the bodies of these terrorists were brought to Srinagar, they were identified by those who were kept detained by our agencies,” Shah added

    The anti-terror operation took place in the Lidwas area, as confirmed by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army on Monday.

  • MIL-OSI Banking: [Testimonials] Samsung EEIP: Driving Measurable Growth in Black-Owned SMMEs

    Source: Samsung

    As part of Samsung’s R280-million worth Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) launched in 2019, in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (Dtic) – the partners recently opened the third call, inviting all suitable, black-owned ICT and Service Centre SMMEs to take part in this year’s Samsung EEIP Enterprise Development (ED) Programme.
     
    This Samsung ED programme which aims to empower black-owned ICT and Service Centre enterprises to boost the economy and create jobs through entrepreneurship and business support – involves initiatives like grant funding, specialist business development support and access to supply chain opportunities for black-owned and women-owned small, medium and micro enterprises. This programme’s efforts are aligned with the country’s transformation goals and aim to foster a more inclusive economy. 
     
    In an effort to inspire potential future participants coupled by Samsung’s need to measure the impact and effectiveness of its CSR initiatives – the company took the time to speak to two of the beneficiaries from the ED programme in the last few years. When asked how Samsung EEIP provided the participating SMME owners with the confidence and support needed to mean business about their businesses, this is what they had to say:
     
    One of the beneficiaries is Thoriso Rangata. He is a 32-year-old, businessman and the owner of KTO Digital, which focuses on Business Process Automation, Software Development Services and Background Screening Software as a Service (SaaS) solution provider. Thoriso says from being part of the programme, he gained the reassurance and confidence he needed.
     
    Thoriso based in Johannesburg, originally from Limpopo, became part of the programme when he responded to a public call for applications in 2020. At the time, his business, KTO Digital, needed support in order to meet the company’s growth objectives. Thoriso is a true example of how the programme is able to empowerment ICT entrepreneurship as well as stimulate job creation and assist in contributing to economic growth. 
     

     
    Since being part of the EEIP programme, Thoriso’s company won the Nedbank Business of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, his company launched their own product and received accreditation as a credit bureau business.
     
    The support he received from the programme has allowed KTO Digital to create over 20 jobs between 2021 to date. This is in line with the programme’s objective of creating both direct and indirect jobs, with a particular emphasis on Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and the development of township economy.
     
    These achievements demonstrate how the EEIP programme has provided Thoriso and his team the opportunity to pursue their passions as well as bringing security and stability – not only to his employees but also to their families’ livelihoods. Thoriso explains, “the other direct benefits that KTO Digital received from being part of the programme included: Grant Funding, Asset Financing as well as Continuous Business Mentorship – and this, is exactly what our business needed in order to move forward.”
     
    He added: “As a company, we strongly believe that the skills we acquired from this EEIP programme, which included Business regulatory governance structures and strategic business growth approaches/methods – have contributed to the success of our business to date. This programme has really helped us to achieve our goals, and it has taken our business to new heights.”
     
    Based in Sinoville, Tshwane, the second EEIP beneficiary is Dumisani Mkhwebane – a 38-year-old businessman who co-owns and runs TIA-Solutions – an IT company with Boitumelo Mkhwebane – a 36-year-old, businesswoman. Their business focuses on Secure Scalable IT Solutions by building cloud infrastructure through collaborative team efforts. This provides their customers with resilience from cyber-attacks and contributes to productivity, efficiency as well as business continuity.
     

     
    Dumisani explained further: “As TIA-Solutions, we partner with multinational vendors such as Microsoft, Fortinet and Veritas which allow us to give our customers end-to-end, tailor-made IT solutions that cater to their business needs.”
     
    He also elaborated on how the company entered into the programme, Dumisani said: “We saw an advert on LinkedIn in 2023 about the EEIP Enterprise ED and decided to enter. We then received Capital Investment to buy computer equipment for our internal operations as well as company vehicles. In addition, we received Business Training and Skills development for our employees as well as other vital skills that we needed which included: Business Management Skills, Marketing and how to better position our company.
     
    “The programme has both Financial and Non-Financial benefits for Business Growth and Sustainability,” Dumisani added. “It is for these reasons that we would like to encourage other SMEs to apply to be part of the programme. We strongly believe that the ED programme will help grow other SMEs like it did ours and it will help a great deal in upskilling their workforce.”
     
    Importantly, this Samsung ED programme seeks to inspire potential future participants by demonstrating how the EEIP can help them kick-start their businesses. The tangible results articulated by these beneficiaries are a confirmation of Samsung’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and providing a reliable support system to SMEs in the country.
     
    Nicky Beukes, Samsung South Africa EEIP Project Manager concluded: “It is clear from these testimonials that through the reassurance and confidence offered by this Samsung EEIP ED programme – we are slowly, but surely achieving our intention of shifting the perception of potential candidates from “I’m working on something” to “I run a successful business”. As Samsung, we are happy to be delivering according to our programme’s overall and multi-faceted objectives which include the creation of a more inclusive and prosperous society through strategic investments, skills development and entrepreneurial support.” 
     

     

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students of the State University of Management successfully defended their projects at the Student Startup competition

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Official website of the State –

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    The final hearings of the projects of the sixth stage of the grant support program for startup projects of students of Russian universities “Student Startup”, implemented within the framework of the federal project “Technologies”, have been completed.

    This year, more than 11,000 applications from all over Russia were submitted to the competition. Three projects from the State University of Management, corresponding to the current directions of scientific and technological development of our country, were admitted to the final stage:

    A wireless holter designed for high-precision recording of heart activity and does not cause discomfort to patients when worn (author: Mikhail Zorin); A device for dispensing Vaseline with precise dosing for professional tattoo artists Clynn is an innovative compact pen-shaped applicator with replaceable cartridges, which allows for maximum sterility of the work process (author: Varvara Karamysheva); An online service for automatic verification of scientific papers for compliance with GOST and STO, which allows you to get rid of routine operations and speed up the document processing process (author: Yaroslav Nikitin).

    The results of the competition will be announced in August, the winners will receive a grant of 1 million rubles to implement their project. The operator of the competition is the Innovation Assistance Fund. In 2025, 2,500 people will be able to receive the grant – this is a record number in the history of the competition.

    In 2024, three students from the State University of Management became winners of the Student Startup competition. We wish our young innovators success this year too!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China lifts ‘orange’ warning over heavy rains

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) — China’s National Meteorological Service on Tuesday raised the alert level to “orange” as heavy rainfall continued in many parts of the country.

    According to the forecast of the National Meteorological Center (NMC), heavy rains are expected from Tuesday to Wednesday in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, the provinces of Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Taiwan Island.

    Experts believe that daily precipitation in some areas will reach 300 mm.

    The NMC recommended that local authorities be prepared for possible emergencies and maintain heightened preparedness for floods, mudflows and other natural disasters.

    The NMC also issued a yellow alert for convective phenomena in many areas of the country.

    Thunderstorms, strong winds and hail are expected in parts of northeast China, north China and the area between the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers from Tuesday to Wednesday, forecasters said.

    Let us recall that China has adopted a four-level warning system for adverse weather conditions, in which the highest level of danger is indicated by red, followed by orange, yellow and blue. -0-

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  • NISAR set to transform earth science with ISRO-NASA collaboration

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The first images of Earth were captured in 1946 through a motion camera picture. The world stood still from far above while its floor held the chaos on its surface and beneath all the land. Almost eight decades from then, the world will now see what is on and under Earth in remarkable detail, all thanks to the collaborative project between ISRO and NASA called “NISAR.” Slated to be launched on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Center,the mission is set to change the course of how we see this planet.

    What exactly is NISAR?

    NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) aims to monitor Earth’s surface using advanced radar imaging. A three-dimensional view of Earth will be generated through the two radars of NISARthat will be able to track changes in the surface with accuracy of a fraction of an inch. This project, which cost around $1.4 billion, is more than just a testament of collaboration between NASA and ISRO but a scientific marvel in itself. NISAR is the most advanced radar system that will generate around 80 terabytes of data per day. That is equivalent to one hundred and fifty hard drives that can store 512 GB. This is the maximum amount of data that will be generated per day by any Earth satellite that has ever been launched by NASA or ISRO. TheS-Band Radar of NISAR was developed by ISRO’s center in Ahmedabad, and the L-Band Radar was produced by NASA in Southern California. The labelling “L and S Band” is attributed to the microwave bandwidth regions from which the radar will collect the data.

    How will this data from NISAR change things for scientists?

    NISAR will map changes on the surface of Earth.Broadly, the applications can be seen in natural hazard monitoring, assessment of sea, ice, and glaciers, and also in crop management. The satellite will be able to see through clouds, rain, and in both day and night. The data will be able to provide insights into the time of glacial melting and provide unprecedented coverage ofAntarctica. Moreover, through NISAR, it will be possible to identify the parts of fault lines that move slowly and detect land movement essential for understanding and detecting earthquakes. Earthquakes have damaged large dams, like Koyna in 1967 and Shih-Gang in 1999, due to shaking or fault movement. NISAR satellite data can help prevent such failures by mapping ground shifts and fault risks with high precision.

    The satellite will be used for ecosystem monitoring for land and ice-covered surfaces twice every twelve days and will also include parts of Earth that were not monitored so rigorously and with such frequency in the past. From forest canopies to croplands and from ice melts to land movements, NISAR will cover everything. Such detailed monitoring with advanced radar systems will thus paint a fresh picture of the planet in front of scientists. The data collected by NISAR is open access and is expected to unravel details of land movement and of ecosystems that may provide novel insights.From scientists to policymakers, this data will revolutionize our understanding of the planet.

    Space Diplomacy and India’s new chapter in space

    The NISAR project is critical to the US and India’s pioneering year of civil space cooperation. It was only in February 2025 when PM Modi visited the US and met President Donald Trump; the leaders hailed 2025 as a pioneering year for the U.S.-India civil space cooperation. The cooperation saw a bright beginning with the AXIOM Mission where Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla traveled to space in a collaborative mission with NASA, making him only the second after Rakesh Sharma after a gap of almost four decades. It is clear that India is scripting a new chapter in space diplomacy, and it is not restricted only to the USA. ISRO has ongoing collaborative missions with other countries like France,Japan, Australia, Russia, Italy, and Europe. Given the success rate of ISRO, it has also become a key player in foreign launches with 433 foreign satellite launches from 34 countries. ISRO is pioneering space diplomacy through strategic international collaborations, fostering global cooperation and scientific advancement. By sharing expertise, resources, and satellite data, ISRO enhances global space research, promotes peaceful exploration, and positions India as a leader in space diplomacy.

    Radar, Real-Time, and Responsibility

    The NISAR mission marks a monumental leap in Earth observation, uniting ISRO and NASA in a shared vision to unravel our planet’s dynamic processes. By delivering unprecedented radar data, NISAR will empower scientists and policymakers to tackle climate change, natural disasters, and sustainable resource management with newfound precision. Beyond its scientific impact, the mission underscores India’s growing stature in space diplomacy, forging global partnerships that advance peaceful exploration and collective knowledge. As ISRO continues to collaborate with nations like the U.S., France, and Japan, NISAR stands as a beacon of innovation, cooperation, and India’s leadership in shaping the future of space exploration.

    (Pooja Mishra is a Content Researcher at DD India)

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Insolvency Rules Committee: Reappointment of 2 solicitor members

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Insolvency Rules Committee: Reappointment of 2 solicitor members

    The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee.

    The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments, for a second term of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as Solicitor Members of the Insolvency Rules Committee for four years. Robert Paterson second term will commence on 26 June 2026. Alexander Wood’s second term will commence on 30 September 2026.

    Biographies

    Robert Paterson is a partner at Wedlake Bell LLP and specialises in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency law. He acts for officeholders, lenders, directors and creditors. He has recently advised on several cross-border insolvencies. Robert spent six months on secondment to the Policy Unit of the Insolvency Service. He is also a licensed insolvency practitioner.

    He has not declared any political activity.

    Alexander Wood is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery. He has over 25 years’ experience working on some of the most complex insolvency and restructuring matters including Westinghouse, MF Global, the Lehman Bros cases and the sovereign debt restructures of Ukraine and Argentina. He is also an Honorary Professor of Practice at UCL where he teaches corporate restructuring and insolvency at post-graduate level.

    He has not declared any political activity.

    The reappointment of Solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee are made, by the Lord Chancellor after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, under Section 413 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

    The appointment of non-judicial members of the Insolvency Rules Committee are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment and reappointment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: His Majesty The King takes in Caithness nuclear history

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    His Majesty The King takes in Caithness nuclear history

    His Majesty The King met with members of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group in Caithness Scotland, to mark series of significant milestones.

    King Charles and NDA Group CEO David Peattie

    The nuclear industry marked three significant anniversaries this week as His Majesty The King met with members of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group in Caithness Scotland, during his annual visit to the region.

    The visit recognised the NDA group’s progress in its national mission to safely decommission the UK’s earliest nuclear sites, and its long-standing contribution to sustainability and economic development in the region and across the UK.

    It coincided with the NDA group marking several significant milestones including the 20th anniversary of the NDA and 70 years for NRS Dounreay, which has been an enduring presence at the heart of the Caithness community.

    The site began its life as the UK’s centre of pioneering fast reactor research and is now once again, at the forefront of science and engineering – developing first of a kind solutions for complex nuclear decommissioning challenges.

    This year also marks 50 years for Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL). Founded in 1975, PNTL is the world’s leading maritime nuclear transporter and part of NDA subsidiary, Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS). The King also viewed the Pacific Heron, part of the PNTL fleet of ships designed to safely transport nuclear materials around the globe.

    His Majesty met members of the crew, the most experienced in the world boasting a flawless safety record, currently in Caithness while undertaking required sea-hours. The King was also introduced to other employees from the NDA group, representatives from UK and Scottish Government, and members of the local Caithness community.  

    King Charles meets Caithness community members

    NDA group CEO David Peattie said:

    I was delighted to welcome His Majesty The King and introduce him to valued staff members and stakeholders. It’s a powerful reminder of the national importance of the mission we’re delivering on behalf on the UK.

    Together with King Charles we share a passion for sustainability and protecting the planet. The NDA group is responsible for one of the biggest environmental remediation programmes in the world, and we are committed to leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

    From decommissioning legacy facilities and driving towards carbon net zero to investing in projects in the local community which help diversify the economy and grow skills, we’re proud to be a responsible neighbour and make a positive difference in our site communities.

    King Charles and NDA Group CEO David Peattie

    The NDA group is one of the largest employers in the region, supporting over 1,500 jobs on site and in the supply chain, and over 50% of Dounreay’s supply chain spend is with Caithness owned or resourced companies.

    It also partners with the community to invest around £1million of socio-economic funding each year in programmes across Caithness and North Sutherland as part of its commitment to supporting prosperous communities arounds its sites.

    Since 2019 it’s invested £5 million in developing Scrabster Harbour to enhance its capacity to accommodate cruise ships and help diversify the economy. Since cruising restarted in 2023, 40 ships have brought business to the local community.

    Last week the NDA group also confirmed a further investment of £1million into the Caithness & North Sutherland Fund for the next three years, taking the total investment to £5million.

    So far, the fund has supported more than 251 projects aimed at attracting more people to live, work and invest in the area.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – June 2024

    Source: European Central Bank

    29 July 2025

    Compared with May 2025:

    • median consumer perceptions of inflation over the previous 12 months remained unchanged, as did median expectations for inflation three and five years ahead, while median inflation expectations for one year ahead decreased;
    • expectations for nominal income growth over the next 12 months remained unchanged, while expectations for spending growth over the next 12 months decreased;
    • expectations for economic growth over the next 12 months became less negative, while the expected unemployment rate in 12 months’ time decreased;
    • expectations for growth in the price of homes over the next 12 months decreased slightly, as did expectations for mortgage interest rates 12 months ahead.

    Inflation

    In June, the median rate of perceived inflation over the previous 12 months remained unchanged at 3.1% for the fifth consecutive month, its lowest level since September 2021. Meanwhile, median expectations for inflation over the next 12 months decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 2.6%, meaning that the increases observed in March and April were fully reversed in May and June. Expectations for three years ahead were unchanged at 2.4%, while expectations for inflation five years ahead held steady at 2.1% for the seventh consecutive month. Uncertainty about inflation expectations over the next 12 months was unchanged in June. Broadly, the evolution of inflation perceptions and expectations followed similar trends across income groups. However, over the previous year and a half lower income quintiles reported slightly higher inflation perceptions and short-horizon expectations than higher income quintiles. Younger respondents (aged 18-34) continued to report lower inflation perceptions and expectations than older respondents (aged 35-54 and 55-70), although the gap was narrower than in previous years.

    Inflation results

    Income and consumption

    Consumers’ expectations for nominal income growth over the next 12 months remained unchanged at 1.0% in June. However, this apparent stability conceals a decline in expectations among higher income individuals, offset by an increase in expectations among lower income groups. Perceived nominal spending growth over the previous 12 months held steady at 5.0% in June. In contrast, expected nominal spending growth over the next 12 months decreased further to 3.2% in June, from 3.5% in May and 3.7% in April. This decline reflects the heightened economic uncertainty of recent months as well as lower expected inflation.

    Income and consumption results

    Economic growth and labour market

    Economic growth expectations for the next 12 months became less negative, rising to -1.0% in June from -1.1% in May and -1.9% in April. Expectations for the unemployment rate 12 months ahead edged down to 10.3% in June, from 10.4% in May. Consumers continued to expect that the future unemployment rate would be only slightly higher than the perceived current unemployment rate (9.8%), suggesting a broadly stable labour market outlook.

    Economic growth and labour market results

    Housing and credit access

    Consumers expected the price of their home to increase by 3.1% over the next 12 months, a slight decline from 3.2% in May. Expectations for mortgage interest rates 12 months ahead fell to 4.3%, down from 4.4% in May. As in previous months, lower income households expected the highest mortgage interest rates 12 months ahead (4.9%), while higher income households expected the lowest rates (3.9%). The net percentage of households reporting tighter (relative to those reporting easier) access to credit over the previous 12 months increased slightly, while the net percentage of those expecting tighter credit conditions over the next 12 months declined marginally.

    Housing and credit access results

    The microdata underlying the aggregate results are available on the Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) web page in the Data and methodological information section.

    The release of the Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) results for July is scheduled for 1 September 2025.

    For media queries, please contact: Alessandro Speciale, tel.: +49 172 1670791.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Swift Enters Final 3 Days of Stage 2 Presale at $2 Ahead of $15 Launch and Reward Activation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LUXEMBOURG, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Swift (BTC3), a modular AI-powered blockchain protocol focused on scalable utility and programmable staking, has officially entered the final 3 days of Stage 2 of its presale. With the token currently priced at $2 and a confirmed launch price of $15, interest continues to accelerate ahead of Stage 3, where the price will rise to $3.

    The BTC3 token introduces Proof-of-Yield (PoY) – a reward model that distributes staking incentives automatically at the end of each presale stage. During Stage 2, early participants receive 133% APY, allowing them to begin earning rewards even before public exchange listings.

    Next-Generation Architecture with Real-Time Utility

    Bitcoin Swift is built with a modular framework that incorporates both Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS), allowing for enhanced security and efficient validator coordination. What differentiates BTC3 is the integration of AI-powered smart contracts, identity-preserving governance, and programmable rewards—features that activate from the presale phase.

    The protocol’s design enables contributors to not only secure tokens early, but to participate in staking and governance immediately. This positions Bitcoin Swift as one of the few early-stage blockchain projects delivering protocol access before token launch.

    AI-Powered Sustainability and Governance Framework

    Artificial intelligence is embedded across Bitcoin Swift’s core infrastructure. Intelligent agents scan and validate governance proposals, minimizing spam and raising the quality of decentralized decision-making. Quadratic voting weighted by decentralized identity (DID) ensures fairer community participation.

    At the network level, AI-powered oracles monitor energy usage and automatically adjust reward scaling to promote environmentally sustainable behavior.

    Additional infrastructure features include:

    • AI-screened governance proposal filtering
    • Federated oracles to manage real-time energy data
    • Smart contract logic that adapts through reinforcement learning
    • zk-SNARKs and DID support for compliance without compromising privacy

    Introducing BTC3E: A Decentralized Stablecoin for the BTC3 Ecosystem

    The Bitcoin Swift ecosystem includes BTC3E, a USD-pegged stablecoin backed by overcollateralized BTC3. BTC3E is governed by smart contracts and AI pricing models that manage collateral ratios automatically. If backing value drops, liquidation is triggered without manual intervention, ensuring long-term peg stability and reduced systemic risk.

    BTC3E is designed to support stable payments across DeFi protocols, enterprise platforms, and retail users—positioning it as a central financial layer for the BTC3 ecosystem.

    Transparent Tokenomics with Long-Term Incentives

    BTC3’s token distribution is engineered for sustainability:

    • 50% allocated to PoY staking rewards, distributed over a 30-year span
    • 30% reserved for presale participants
    • 15% allocated for liquidity provisioning
    • 5% designated for team allocation and long-term reserves

    The system’s security and contract integrity have been reviewed by Spywolf and Solidproof, with full KYC verification completed.

    Influencers such as Token Empire and Crypto League have praised BTC3 for delivering real features during the presale, not months later. They’ve highlighted how users benefit from early staking rewards, stablecoin access, and a live governance role even before listings go live.

    Stage 2 Presale Closing Soon

    The Stage 2 presale closes in 3 days, offering one of the final opportunities to acquire BTC3 at the $2 price point before Stage 3 begins at $3. The full presale concludes on September 18, 2025, after which the project will proceed toward its public launch at $15 per token.

    Participants during the presale gain immediate access to the protocol’s PoY reward engine, governance systems, and stablecoin ecosystem—features that are already operational within the network’s architecture.

    About Bitcoin Swift

    Bitcoin Swift is a modular blockchain protocol designed to deliver scalable, AI-enhanced infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized applications. Through programmable Proof-of-Yield rewards, a collateral-backed stablecoin, and identity-based governance, Bitcoin Swift bridges real-time utility with long-term ecosystem growth.

    For More Information:

    Website: https://bitcoinswift.com

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    Luc Schaus
    support@bitcoinswift.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Willis predicts natural catastrophes will not offer insurers any respite in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Natural catastrophes continue to put a strain on global insurance markets, according to the latest Natural Catastrophe Review published today by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW).

    Worldwide, insured losses from natural catastrophes now consistently exceed USD 100 billion per year. It’s been six years since the insurance industry last experienced a year with low losses from natural catastrophes. Events so far in 2025 indicate that losses exceeding USD 100 billion will very likely continue for at least another year.

    The Willis Natural Catastrophe Review is a biannual publication that provides insights into recent natural catastrophes and shares expert views on the risks posed by major perils. It sets out the causes and effects of major catastrophes in 2025 to date and goes beyond the headlines to identify the underlying factors that made them possible. The Review also provides an expert outlook for the rest of the year and into 2026, exploring potential threats from hurricanes, drought, flood and other hazards.

    Other key trends to note:

    • Exceptional natural catastrophes: So far, major events in 2025 include the Los Angeles wildfires (globally, the worst wildfire event ever with respect to insured losses), the worst wildfires in Japan and South Korea in at least a generation, the third-most active year on record for tornadoes in the United States, the first landfalling cyclone near Brisbane, Australia in 50 years, and the highest wind speed ever recorded over Ireland.
    • Natural catastrophes under climate change: The severity and scale of recent catastrophes underlines the need to confront a new era of climate extremes. Risk managers must reassess the risk, integrate climate forecasts into their plans, and ensure insurance and risk frameworks are optimized for today’s evolving threats. Data-driven strategies are needed to narrow protection gaps and to stay resilient in a rapidly changing world.
    • Leveraging scientific advances to mitigate future risks: The Review presents a forward view on natural catastrophe risk for the remainder of 2025 and early 2026. It also provides concrete advice on how to make the most of seasonal weather forecasts and identifies geographic regions that may be exposed to elevated catastrophe risk during the next three to six months.

    Peter Carter, Head of Climate Practice, Willis, said: “2024 continued a 6-year streak of natural catastrophe losses in excess of USD 100 billion.  The wildfires in Los Angeles early in 2025 will drive estimated losses of USD 40 billion alone so the streak looks set to continue. With global efforts likely failing to keep the temperature below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, our focus must now turn to adapting and building resilience in the face of this new reality.”

    Cameron Rye, Director, Natural Catastrophe Analytics, Willis said: “The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 resulted in insured losses more than USD $40 billion, equivalent to nearly one-third of global insured losses the previous year. The scale and timing of the event placed immediate pressure on insurers’ catastrophe loss budgets at the beginning of the year and prompted a renewed focus on how wildfire risk is modelled, particularly in high-exposure areas like the urban-wildland interface. With an above-average number of storms predicted for the North Atlantic hurricane season, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the costliest years on record for (re)insurers.”

    The full Natural Catastrophe Review can be accessed here.

    About WTW

    At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.

    Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you. Learn more at wtwco.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Saving Birds in Wind Farms With AI: Boulder Imaging and Oikon Launch IdentiFlight in Croatia

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Pročitajte ovu objavu na hrvatskom na www.identiflight.com/blog/oikon.

    LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging has partnered with Oikon Ltd., Croatia’s leading environmental consultancy, to bring AI-powered bird protection technology to wind farms across Southeast Europe. Through the deployment of Boulder Imaging’s IdentiFlight system, the partnership supports the growing demand for sustainable wind development while also protecting biodiversity.

    As Croatia ramps up renewable energy under the European Green Deal, strict permitting requirements now mandate detailed environmental impact assessments, particularly for wind farms near Natura 2000 sites. IdentiFlight’s real-time bird detection and automated turbine curtailment capabilities help developers meet these standards, reducing permitting risk while protecting high-concern species such as Eurasian griffons, honey buzzards, short-toed snake eagles, golden eagles, and kestrels.

    “IdentiFlight is a proven solution that aligns with our mission to harmonize development with nature conservation,” said Dalibor Hatić, general manager of Oikon Ltd. “We’re excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to Croatia and the broader Southeast European region where wind energy is expanding and biodiversity protection is critical. Our goal is to ensure that wind development can thrive without compromising our common natural heritage.”

    “Partnering with Oikon Ltd. enhances our ability to deliver conservation-driven technology where it’s most needed,” said Don Mills, President and Chief Operating Officer of Boulder Imaging. “Together, we’re advancing the role of AI in biodiversity protection and accelerating responsible wind energy growth in Croatia and beyond.”

    With more than 520 systems deployed across five continents, IdentiFlight has reduced bird fatalities by over 85% while maintaining a power generation loss of less than 1% in wind farms. The first systems in Croatia are planned for 2026, with an initial focus on sensitive migratory corridors and ecologically valuable terrain.

    AI that protects biodiversity. Ecology that drives progress.
    To learn more about IdentiFlight’s AI-powered bird protection technology, visit www.identiflight.com.
    To explore Oikon’s environmental expertise, visit www.oikon.hr.

    About Boulder Imaging
    Founded in 1995, Boulder Imaging develops and delivers innovative machine vision and artificial intelligence solutions that redefine quality assurance. With unmatched speed, accuracy, and scalability, its inspection systems address complex challenges in industries such as renewable energy, automotive, architectural products, and security paper. Headquartered in Colorado, Boulder Imaging is dedicated to advancing machine vision technology to meet global inspection needs.

    For more information, visit www.boulderimaging.com.

    About Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology
    Oikon Ltd. – Institute of Applied Ecology is Croatia’s leading licensed environmental consultancy, offering integrated solutions in environmental protection, nature protection, natural resource management, environmental law and legislation, and sustainability services. Since 1997, Oikon has supported public institutions, developers, development banks and conservation organizations in aligning economic development with ecological sustainability, in line with Croatian legislation and EU directives. In addition to its leadership in Croatia, Oikon provides expert services across Southeast Europe, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Cyprus and Turkey, delivering regional solutions that reflect global environmental standards.

    For more information, visit www.oikon.hr.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/aab070b8-b89d-4704-b2f7-5de9fccb55f6

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  • MIL-OSI: Eviden to deploy a 5G Mobile Private Network at Port of Ploče

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Eviden to deploy a 5G Mobile Private Network at Port of Ploče

    Ploče, Croatia – July 29, 2025 – Eviden, the Atos Group product brand leading in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI, today announces that it has been awarded a strategic contract to deploy a 5G Mobile Private Network featuring key components of its Lifelink solution at the Port of Ploče in Croatia. This initiative marks a major step in the port’s digital transformation journey through the ambitious Smart Port project, aimed at modernizing logistics, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing security using cutting-edge 5G technology.

    The Port of Ploče serves as a critical logistics hub in Central and Southeastern Europe, and the deployment of a dedicated 5G network will enable seamless, real-time connectivity across port operations. The project is being delivered in collaboration with local partner Markoja.

    “This implementation is a pivotal move toward smarter, safer and more connected port operations to support the Port of Ploče’s digital agenda”, said Sandi Marušić, Head of Eviden, Atos Group, in Croatia.

    “We are proud to bring our industry-proven Lifelink solution designed to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity for mission-critical environments”, said Lionel Toullier, Global Head of Critical-Communication Solutions, Eviden, Atos Group.

    “Through this agreement, we will significantly enhance and digitalize processes within the port area. This will ultimately enable better traffic management, increase efficiency in the transport of goods and passengers, improve safety in cargo transport and port operations, and reduce pollution,” said Tomislav Batur, Director of the Port of Ploče Authority.

    The Lifelink 5G Mobile Private Network key components deployed by Eviden’s critical communications experts, support:

    • Real-time location system (RTLS): Enables accurate tracking of ships and vehicles, improves traffic, mooring and parking management within the port, and increases security by preventing unauthorized access.
    • Advanced cargo monitoring: Implementation of smart cameras and sensors for automated cargo identification and analytics, improving the safety and efficiency of terminal operations.
    • Incident prevention and management: Deployment of thermal cameras, fire sensors, and air and sea quality measurement sensors, along with a local weather station, to strengthen safety protocols and emergency response capabilities.
    • Drone surveillance: The 5G private network will also support real-time drone operations for cargo and infrastructure monitoring.

    About Lifelink:

    Eviden’s Lifelink solution is specifically designed for mission-critical environments. It offers:

    • Secure and resilient communication
    • Low-latency, high-throughput connectivity
    • Integration with IoT, AI, and edge computing
    • Custom engineering for complex operational landscapes

    Proven success of its Lifelink solution in defense, energy and utilities now leads Eviden to expand into large-scale infrastructure projects in the transport and manufacturing sectors.

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    About Eviden

    Eviden is the Atos Group brand for hardware and software products with c. € 1 billion in revenue, operating in 36 countries and comprising four business units: advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems and vision AI. As a next-generation technology leader, Eviden offers a unique combination of hardware and software technologies for businesses, public sector and defense organizations and research institutions, helping them to create value out of their data. Bringing together more than 4,500 world-class talents and holding more than 2,100 patents, Eviden provides a strong portfolio of innovative and eco-efficient solutions in AI, computing, security, data and applications.

    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contacts

    Atos Group: Isabelle Grangé | isabelle.grange@atos.net | +33 (0) 6 64 56 74 88

    Eviden: Ivana Sotonica | ivana.sotonica@eviden.com | +385 91 2867 163

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