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  • MIL-OSI Russia: GUU student becomes Russian kickboxing champion

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Official website of the State –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    A student from the State University of Management won gold at the All-Russian kickboxing competition “Championship and Championship of Russia among students and schoolchildren”.

    More than 700 participants from 30 regions competed in the tournament.

    Kickboxers competed in 4 disciplines and 5 age categories, which were divided into 57 weight classes.

    A second-year student of the Institute of Public Administration and Law of the State University of Management, Mikhey Irincheev, became the best in the Point Fighting discipline in the 74 kg weight category.

    We congratulate Mikhey, we are proud of his victory and wish him further success in his studies and sports!

    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 China: ‘Dead to Rights’ exposes Japanese cover-up of Nanjing Massacre

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

    Director Shen Ao’s new film “Dead to Rights” tells the true story of brave civilians who risked their lives to safeguard crucial photographic evidence of Japan’s wartime atrocities during the Nanjing Massacre, defying systematic cover-up efforts and staged propaganda by Japanese forces.

    A still from “Dead to Rights.” [Photo courtesy of China Film Group] 

    “On the battlefield where smoke rises from gunfire, we see weapons and bullets. But on the invisible front, another war rages over public opinion, propaganda and culture,” Shen said. “On this battlefield, each photo is like a bullet. Opposing forces clash, each advancing their own narratives, until the world finally sees the truth and distinguishes good from evil.”

    Starring Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye and Wang Xiao, the film is based on documented accounts of Japanese military atrocities during the Nanjing Massacre. The story follows civilians who take shelter in a photo studio and are forced to develop Japanese military film for survival. When they discover photographs from the massacre and the army moves to suppress the evidence, they must fight to survive while smuggling them out.

    The narrative is based on the true story of 15-year-old Luo Jin, who in 1938 was forced to develop Japanese military photographs in Nanjing. After discovering images of atrocities, he secretly compiled a set of damning prints into an album and hid it in a temple. His friend Wu Xuan preserved the album, which served as evidence at the trial of war criminal Hisao Tani, one of the primary perpetrators of the Nanjing Massacre.

    Shen Ao, director of “Dead to Rights,” at the film’s Beijing premiere, July 24, 2025. [Photo courtesy of China Film Group] 

    The true story inspired the 1987 film “Massacre in Nanjing,” which later motivated director Shen to create a new cinematic interpretation of these historic atrocities.

    Shen, a photography enthusiast who has collected vintage film cameras, learned traditional photo-developing skills in university — a foundation that informed his filmmaking. Intrigued by the photo studio’s role in documenting the war crimes, he and his crew spent three years conducting extensive research. They studied archival photos, documents and eyewitness records, including Japanese soldiers’ wartime images and American missionary John Gillespie Magee’s documentation.

    “Photographs, by their very nature, are meant to preserve life’s beautiful moments,” the director said. “Yet after the Japanese army occupied Nanjing, these same images were weaponized — twisted into tools of propaganda and trophies of conquest.”

    A poster for “Dead to Rights.” [Photo courtesy of China Film Group] 

    The film also depicts the Japanese military’s “goodwill photos,” staged images designed to present a sanitized version of the occupation. The occupiers’ grotesque merriment in these photographs stands in chilling contrast to the helplessness and despair of Nanjing’s civilians.

    “These ‘goodwill photos’ represent a propaganda battle,” the director said. “While we have many films depicting combat, I can’t recall any that focus on this information warfare aspect. I want to present a fresh cinematic perspective. Beyond the military actions, the Japanese army also created carefully orchestrated public relations materials in Nanjing to mislead local civilians and international observers. What struck me most was how many of these photos featured children, vulnerable subjects who were easily exploited for such propaganda purposes.”

    The film has earned an 8.5/10 rating on review site Douban, with audiences responding emotionally to its realistic portrayal of Nanjing’s wartime tragedy. 

    The release coincides with the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese people’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Shen said the film serves to promote “correct historical understanding, opposition to historical nihilism, and strict fidelity to factual records.”

    The cast and crew of “Dead to Rights” pose for a photo at the film’s premiere, themed “every Chinese person will not forget,” in Beijing, July 24, 2025. [Photo courtesy of China Film Group]

    “I hope the characters in this film can represent Chinese people from all walks of life during this war,” he noted. “Countless ordinary individuals never had their names recorded in history textbooks. This film aims to honor them. This wasn’t merely a military victory but a triumph of the people. Only through the united will of hundreds of millions of Chinese could this victory be achieved.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to host smart vehicle conference in October

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

    The 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference will be held Oct. 16-18 in Beijing at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center.

    The annual conference will focus on autonomous driving, smart vehicle interiors, vehicle-road-cloud integration and intelligent low-carbon transportation.

    Organizers say the event aims to deepen integration between intelligent connected vehicles and related industries while promoting global innovation in the sector.

    The conference will include three main sessions: an opening ceremony, general assembly and closing ceremony, according to organizers. Additionally, three special events are planned: an international automotive industry cooperation conference, an automotive industry policy roundtable and a Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development conference.

    Six forums will address policy governance, technological innovation, safety and security, AI applications, industry expansion and data systems.

    This year’s event will emphasize how information technology, big data and AI are transforming the automotive industry. Discussions will examine how intelligent connected vehicles can accelerate digital transformation and integrate the physical and digital economies.

    Attendees will be able to experience vehicles with various autonomous driving capabilities, vehicle-road-cloud integration systems and smart home connectivity features.

    The World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, established in 2018, is China’s first national-level conference for smart vehicles approved by the State Council. This will be the eighth edition of the event.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to host world’s first competitive humanoid robot games

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

    Humanoid robots will sprint, jump and play soccer at the world’s first competitive humanoid robotics games next month, as advances in artificial intelligence and automation technology take center stage in Beijing.

    The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, running Aug. 14-17 at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, will pit robots against each other in 26 categories ranging from traditional sports to practical workplace tasks.

    Robots will participate in traditional sports including running, high jump, long jump, gymnastics and 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 soccer. Performance events will include solo and group dance and martial arts demonstrations that will showcase real-time robot collaboration.

    The games will also feature scenario-based challenges designed to highlight robots’ potential in industries from manufacturing to health care, including factory material handling, hospital medication sorting and hotel cleaning tasks.

    Spectators will be able to challenge robots directly in table tennis and basketball competitions during interactive segments.

    Tickets went on sale July 27 through platforms including Nesticket, Damai and Maoyan. Opening and closing ceremony tickets range from 180 to 580 yuan ($25-$80), while competition day tickets cost 128 to 428 yuan. Family packages for two or three people are also available.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese, African youth design green projects at Beijing dialogue

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

    Young people from China and 12 African countries designed environmental projects during a dialogue in Beijing on Monday, as both sides seek to deepen cooperation on climate and sustainability issues.

    The 5th China-Africa Future Leaders’ Dialogue Achievements Report Meeting and China-Africa Future Leaders’ Dialogue Symposium on Green Development was held at Beijing Library, where Chinese and African participants formed seven working groups to develop what organizers called “small but beautiful” green public welfare projects.

    Representatives from African nations also joined faculty and students from Tsinghua University and environmental experts from the Beijing Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Center for discussions on sustainable development practices.

    The initiative aims to transform young people from passive observers into active champions of environmental cooperation between China and Africa, organizers said.

    Organizers said promising projects identified during the meeting would receive continued support to help convert ideas into tangible results.

    African participants said Beijing’s green development practices provided valuable examples for their home countries, expressing hope that the projects designed during the dialogue would lead to concrete environmental initiatives.

    The event was hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and co-organized by the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Beijing Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Center, and the People’s Government of Tongzhou District.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Myanmar athletes gearing up for dragon boat debut at Chengdu World Games

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

    A cold Monday morning drizzle in the rainy season lingered over Inya Lake as paddles cut through the still water. With ten days remaining until the 2025 Chengdu World Games, Myanmar’s dragon boat team was training relentlessly.

    At the Myanmar Rowing and Canoeing Federation compound in Yangon, the sound of synchronized strokes echoed. Coaches call instructions from the banks while athletes push through drills, focusing on rhythm, power and perfect team coordination.

    Members of Myanmar’s national dragon boat team attend a training session for the Chengdu 2025 World Games, in Yangon, Myanmar, July 28, 2025.(Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

    Pyae Sone Aung, 22, rested his paddle after a sprint set. “I am very happy and satisfied as I will compete in the World Games in China. As there are many good teams, we are preparing our best.”

    “I do train my best as my coaches ask,” he said. “I am from Maubin township in Ayeyarwady. I got interested in the sports as my uncle and aunty are national athletes,” he said proudly.

    “As our sport is a team sport, we have to overcome the challenges faced during training with team spirit,” he said. “I want to promote the development of dragon boat racing in Myanmar with medals.”

    “China has a lot of modern infrastructure. There are many things to be learned in China. We are training our best,” Pyae Sone Aung said.

    Nway Ei Phyu, 21, adjusted her grip as her paddle splashed from the last drill. “I am very excited as a new generation athlete. This will be my second time in an international event,” she said, breathing hard.

    “The first time I participated in an international event was in Thailand,” she said. “I have prepared my best. Our biggest competitors are China, Thailand and Indonesia,” she said, adding that it would be her first visit to China.

    Veteran paddler Hla Hla Htwe, 32, has been with the rowing team for over 11 years. She has participated in many international events since joining Myanmar’s national team at 18. “My aunties were also national athletes,” she said.

    “As it’s the first time at the World Games, we must train very hard,” she added. “Our coaches support and encourage us every day. As a team sport, unity is everything. If we are not united, other teams will easily beat us.”

    The World Games will include six different dragon boat racing disciplines, with races covering 200, 500 and 2,000 meters, and crews of either eight or 10 athletes.

    Dragon boat racing has been an invitational sport in the World Games three times, and is to be included fully for the first time at the Chengdu Games.

    Originating in China, dragon boat racing uses unique boats that are decorated with dragon-like features. Paddlers sit facing forwards on both sides, each having one paddle.

    On the bank of Inya Lake, coach U Thein Win, 55, said, “We have competed in two qualifiers for the World Games. We qualified with third place and became one of 12 teams.”

    “We have been training since the qualifiers,” he said. “As it is a world event, there are powerful teams in Southeast Asia and strong crews from Europe,” he continued.

    “The competition is very strong. All teams want their best results. We also want our best results,” he said.

    He wiped his brow, recalling his own career. “It is the highest event so far for the dragon boat athletes. I was a rower from 1989 to 2003 and have been working as a coach since 2006,” he said.

    “In my joint training visit to China, I saw how China’s team train three times a day. We train twice a day,” he said. “We share similar food to China, and their culture feels familiar to us,” he reflected.

    Myanmar’s dragon boat delegation, which includes six male athletes, six female athletes, a team leader, a manager and two coaches, departs for China on August 6. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: ‘Not a genius, just hard work’: Yu Zidi nearly medals at 12

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

    “A genius?” Yu Zidi echoed when asked if she sees herself as one.

    “No, not really,” she replied. “It’s all the result of hard training.”

    The 12-year-old swimming prodigy came within a heartbeat of a historic medal at the World Aquatics Championships on Monday, finishing fourth in the women’s 200-meter individual medley.

    Making her international debut, Yu clocked a personal best of two minutes 9.21 seconds – just 0.06 seconds behind bronze medalist Mary-Sophie Harvey of Canada, who touched in 2:09.15.

    “My original goal was simply to give my best and try for a podium finish, even though I thought it might be out of reach,” Yu told Chinese television after the race. “But I wanted to give it a shot. I came really close today, so I’ll keep working hard when I get back.”

    A primary school student, Yu showed remarkable composure and progression across all three rounds, improving from 2:11.90 in the heats to 2:10.22 in the semifinals before reaching her personal best in the final.

    “I was really nervous before the race,” she said. “But at the same time, I was excited to compete against some of the world’s top athletes. The result was excellent – it exceeded my expectations.”

    Yu held third place at the halfway mark, but her breaststroke leg cost her crucial time. Despite a strong comeback in the freestyle, the margin proved too tight.

    “My breaststroke still needs a lot of work,” she admitted. “It’s something I’ll definitely focus on improving in training.”

    Asked to reflect on her overall performance, Yu said, “I can’t say I’m totally satisfied, but it’s alright. I need to keep working hard.”

    Yu made headlines earlier this year at China’s national championships, where she swam 2:10.63 – the fastest time ever recorded by a 12-year-old – to take the silver medal.

    She is set to race again in the women’s 200m butterfly on July 30 and the 400m individual medley on August 3.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to host 2026 World Aquatics Short-Course Swimming Championships

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

    Beijing has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 World Aquatics Short-Course Swimming Championships following a decision by the World Aquatics Bureau.

    The announcement was made during the World Aquatics General Congress in Singapore, held alongside the ongoing World Aquatics Championships.

    Swimmers start at the men’s 200m individual medley final at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25M) in Budapest, Hungary, Dec. 10, 2024. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

    More than 1,000 elite swimmers from over 200 countries and regions are expected to compete in the Chinese capital over six days in late 2026.

    Beijing, known for its extensive experience in hosting major international sporting events, was selected after a competitive bidding process, World Aquatics said.

    “Beijing has demonstrated time and again its capacity to deliver world-class events across all aquatic disciplines,” said World Aquatics president Husain Al-Musallam. “We are confident that this tradition of excellence will continue in 2026.”

    Beijing has previously hosted 38 World Aquatics events and is also set to stage the full-scale World Aquatics Championships in 2029, which will include open water swimming and high diving in addition to the five core disciplines.

    This will be the third time China has hosted the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), following Shanghai in 2006 and Hangzhou in 2018.

    Chinese Swimming Association president Zhou Jihong welcomed the decision. “We are thrilled and deeply honored to host this prestigious championship in Beijing, a city with a strong Olympic legacy and enduring passion for aquatic sports,” said Zhou. “This is an important opportunity to showcase the talents of the world’s best swimmers, and we will work tirelessly to ensure a world-class experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.”

    Among those anticipating the event is Chinese Olympic champion and men’s 100m freestyle long-course world record holder Pan Zhanle.

    “I can’t wait to compete in front of a home crowd,” said Pan. “The short-course championships bring a unique intensity and excitement. I hope to make history in Beijing and inspire the next generation of swimmers.”

    With the successful bid, China further strengthens its role as a major contributor to the global aquatics community, having hosted more than 100 World Aquatics events to date, the federation said.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: SCIO organizes media trip to Shanxi and Hunan

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

    SCIO organizes media trip to Shanxi and Hunan

    China SCIO | July 29, 2025

    The State Council Information Office (SCIO) organized a media trip from July 22-26 to China’s Shanxi and Hunan provinces, inviting journalists to visit memorial facilities and historical sites of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The group included foreign correspondents from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Japan, Singapore, and Indonesia, and they conducted interviews with veterans of the war as well as families of fallen heroes.

    Reporters visit the Eighth Route Army Taihang Memorial Hall in Changzhi, Shanxi province, July 23, 2025. [Photo by Liu Jian/China SCIO]

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  • EU proposes curbs on Israel research funding over Gaza crisis

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The European Union’s executive body recommended on Monday curbing Israeli access to its flagship research funding programme after calls from EU countries to increase pressure on Israel to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

    Multiple EU countries said last week that Israel was not living up to its commitments under an agreement with the European Union on increasing aid supplies to Gaza and asked the European Commission to put concrete options on the table.

    The proposal to partially suspend Israel’s participation in the Horizon Europe programme needs approval from a qualified majority of EU countries to take effect – at least 15 of the EU’s 27 members, representing at least 65% of its population.

    The European Commission said in a statement that the proposal comes as a reaction to a review of Israel’s compliance with the human rights clause of an agreement governing its relations with the EU.

    The bloc’s diplomatic service said in June that there were indications that Israel had breached its obligations under the terms of the pact.

    “While Israel has announced a daily humanitarian pause in Gaza fighting and has met some of its commitments under the common understanding on humanitarian aid and access, the situation remains severe,” the Commission said on Monday.

    The U.N.’s World Food Programme has said that almost 470,000 people in Gaza are enduring famine-like conditions, with 90,000 women and children in need of specialist nutrition treatments.

    The Israeli government has rejected international criticism of its policies in the enclave.

    Israel’s foreign ministry said in a post on social media platform X on Monday that the Commission’s move was “mistaken, regrettable, and unjustified” and that it hoped EU member countries would not adopt the proposal.

    Israel has been participating in the EU’s research programs since 1996, taking part in thousands of joint projects over the past decades.

    The Commission said the proposal would impact the participation of Israeli entities in the bloc’s European Innovation Council Accelerator “which targets start-ups and small businesses with disruptive innovations and emerging technologies that have potential dual-use applications, such as in cybersecurity, drones, and artificial intelligence”.

    It did not say how much funding would be affected by the proposed freeze.

    (Reuters)

     

  • Global hunger falls but conflict and climate threaten progress, UN says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The number of hungry people around the world fell for a third straight year in 2024, retreating from a COVID-era spike, even as conflict and climate shocks deepened malnutrition across much of Africa and western Asia, a U.N. report said on Monday.

    Around 673 million people, or 8.2% of the world’s population, experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023, according to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, jointly prepared by five U.N. agencies.

    They said the report focussed on chronic, long-term problems and did not fully reflect the impact of acute crises brought on by specific events and wars, including Gaza.

    Maximo Torero, the chief economist for the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization, said improved access to food in South America and India had driven the overall decline but cautioned that conflict and other factors in places such as Africa and the Middle East risked undoing those gains.

    “If conflict continues to grow, of course, if vulnerabilities continue to grow, and the debt stress continues to increase, the numbers will increase again,” he told Reuters on the sidelines of a U.N. food summit in Ethiopia.

    “Conflict continues to drive hunger from Gaza to Sudan and beyond,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in remarks delivered by video link to the summit. “Hunger further feeds future instability and undermines peace.”

    In 2024, the most significant progress was registered in South America and Southern Asia, the U.N. report said.

    In South America, the hunger rate fell to 3.8% in 2024 from 4.2% in 2023. In Southern Asia, it fell to 11% from 12.2%.

    Progress in South America was underpinned by better agricultural productivity and social programmes like school meals, Torero said. In Southern Asia, it was mostly due to new data from India showing more people with access to healthy diets.

    The overall 2024 hunger numbers were still higher than the 7.5% recorded in 2019 before the COVID pandemic.

    The picture is very different in Africa, where productivity gains are not keeping up with high population growth and the impacts of conflict, extreme weather and inflation.

    In 2024, more than one in five people on the continent, 307 million, were chronically undernourished, meaning hunger is more prevalent than it was 20 years ago.

    Africa is projected to account for nearly 60% of the world’s hungry people by 2030, the report said.

    The gap between global food price inflation and overall inflation peaked in January 2023, driving up the cost of diets and hitting low-income nations hardest, the report said.

    Overall adult obesity rose to nearly 16% in 2022, from 12% in 2012, it added.

    The number of people unable to afford a healthy diet dropped globally in the past five years to 2.6 billion in 2024 from 2.76 billion in 2019, the report said.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Global Africa Commission Proposed as the fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) Opens in Grenada

    Source: APO – Report:

    • US $290M in deals signed, advancing infrastructure, tourism and trade across the Caribbean on Day 1
    • CARICOM leaders to recommend region’s highest honour for Oramah’s role in transforming ties
    • US $250M Resilience Fund, CAPSS rollout, and feasibility of Caribbean EXIM Bank among key initiatives championed

    The fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) opened today in St. George’s under the theme “Resilience and Transformation: Enhancing Africa-Caribbean Economic Cooperation in an Era of Global Uncertainty.”

    In a passionate keynote address, Prof. Benedict Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, declared the region’s readiness to shift from slogans to systems, unveiling a slate of tangible milestones that signal the deepening of Africa-Caribbean economic and cultural integration.

    “In under four years, we’ve ratified the Partnership Agreement in 11 CARICOM countries, providing the Bank a solid legal foundation to operate, support, and invest in their economies,” said Oramah. This, he acknowledged, represents a “sovereign declaration, that the CARICOM States see in Africa, not just its past, but also its future.”

    These bold initiatives, shared by President Oramah during his address, demonstrate Afreximbank’s commitment to transforming Afri-Caribbean cooperation from aspiration into action:

    • Caribbean EXIM Bank: Feasibility studies are underway for a regional EXIM Bank co-created with the CARICOM Secretariat to unlock industrial development and trade.
    • $250M Growth, Resilience, and Sustainability Fund (GRSF): A new blended finance mechanism to support climate adaptation and development. Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) will manage the fund, while concessional financing will be raised jointly with the CARICOM Development Fund.
    • CAPSS Launch (Caribbean Payment & Settlement System): Modelled after Africa’s Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), this digital platform will allow real-time payments across the Caribbean in local currencies, eliminating costly conversions and enabling the upcoming CAPSS Card.
    • Creative & Cultural Investment: $24 million has been committed for a film production and training hub in the OECS through CANEX, while other investments have enabled designers and chefs from Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Barbados to feature globally.
    • Artificial Intelligence Hub: A new AI and generative tech centre is being launched in partnership with the P.J. Patterson Institute at the University of the West Indies to place Afro-Caribbean talent at the centre of global innovation.

    The ACTIF2025 also serves as President Oramah’s final address at the Forum, as he prepares to hand over leadership to Dr. George Elombi, Afreximbank’s long-serving Executive Vice President nominated as incoming President by shareholders at the Bank’s 32nd Annual Meeting in Abuja in June 2025.

    “At this critical moment in our collective history, I have no shred of doubt that he is the right person to lead us in the next phase of the Bank’s journey. I am convinced that he will give the Bank’s work in this region a renewed impetus,” he stated.

    Looking beyond the Forum, President Oramah urged the establishment of a sovereign Global Africa Commission to drive forward the long-term integration of Africa and the Caribbean. He proposed that the Commission be jointly supported by Afreximbank, the CARICOM Secretariat, and the African Union, and tasked with advancing the trade, cultural, education, and creative agenda of the growing pan-African alliance.

    “What we have done so far is prove the concept, we now need to institutionalise it,” Oramah said. “We should consider creating a Commission that becomes fully responsible for delivering on the Africa-Caribbean and broader Global Africa initiative… This move will give more focus to the initiative, reduce the administrative burden on Afreximbank and create an environment for innovation.”

    In closing, President Oramah declared “In America, America is first. In Europe, Europe is first. In China, China is first. We are the only ones who put ourselves last,” noting that it is time that Africa changes this posture.

    Meanwhile, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada praised the vision and leadership of President Benedict Oramah, describing his presidency as a turning point in the Africa-Caribbean relations.

    Recognising the strategy, integrity and relentless drive employed, PM Mitchell, stated that President Oramah carved out a space for ‘our regions to trade, collaborate, and thrive’. “In the annals of history, you will go down as a pioneer for African people everywhere,” the Caribbean leader declared.

    Prime Minister Mitchell announced a recommendation by the region’s leaders to confer the region’s highest honour to President Oramah; the Order of the Caribbean Community.

    Building on Oramah’s keynote call to institutionalise the Global Africa Initiative through the creation of a permanent Commission, Prime Minister Mitchell voiced full support.

    His message was punctuated by a deeply personal interaction with a young volunteer who asked why Grenada chose to host ACTIF2025; a question he said cut to the heart of the Forum’s purpose.

    “It’s about money. It’s about trade. It’s about investment…  our very survival, prosperity and dignity depends on the economic decisions we make today,” he stated.  “To that young man, I say: our political will to support Global Africa is unwavering. We are not starting from scratch. We are starting from strength. And we will not leave ACTIF2025 with another communiqué, we will leave here with a commitment to act, to build together, to trade together, to succeed together and rise together.”

    In a sobering, yet empowering close, he added “no one is going to save Global Africa but Global Africa itself.”

    More than a dozen sitting and former Heads of State, and Government representatives from Africa and the Caribbean are attending ACTIF2025. Among them are:

    • Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
    • Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica
    • Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis
    • Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia
    • H.E. Kassim Majaliwa, Prime Minister of Tanzania (representing President Samia Suluhu)
    • H.E. Prudence Sebahizi, Minister of Trade and Industry, Rwanda (representing President Paul Kagame)
    • The Most Hon. PJ Patterson, Former Prime Minister of Jamaica
    • H.E Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
    • H.E Mahamadou Issoufou, Former President, Republic of Niger

    Meanwhile, five transformative deals totaling over US$290 million were signed on Day 1 of ACTIF2025, showcasing Afreximbank’s deepening investment in trade-enabling infrastructure and economic development across the Caribbean. Among the signings was a US$50 million Heads of Terms with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis for an Education Construction and Rehabilitation Climate-Linked Facility, and a US$40 million public-private partnership with Gemini Integrated Commodities Trading Company Ltd. to develop a modern commercial port in Saint Kitts. In The Bahamas, two landmark transactions were formalised: a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility for the Bahamas Striping Group of Companies to rehabilitate over 200 miles of road infrastructure, and a US$40 million facility with Cat Island Infrastructure Company Ltd. for critical roadworks. Rounding out the signings was a US$61.25 million agreement with Speedbird House Ltd. to finance a 150-room Homewood Suites by Hilton in Bridgetown, Barbados—under Afreximbank’s tourism-linked financing initiative, CONTOUR.

    ACTIF2025 continues through 30 July, with panel discussions, business matchmaking sessions, cultural showcases, and deal signings that reflect the Forum’s commitment to moving from rhetoric to results. More than 1,700 people registered to attend ACTIF2025, reflecting the highest level of interest recorded across all four editions. 

    – on behalf of Afreximbank.

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    African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Nominations Now Open: African Power & Energy Elites 2025/2026

    Source: APO – Report:

    Nominations are officially open for the 10th edition of the African Power & Energy Elites: People and Projects – a leading platform recognising Africa’s most impactful energy and water sector leaders, pioneers, and innovations.

    Known as The Elites, this annual initiative honours the changemakers transforming lives and systems across the continent – from expanding energy access to reshaping infrastructure through innovation, smart investment, and policy reform.

    “The Elites is not an awards-based programme. It’s a respected platform for visibility, credibility, and connection. We’re calling on all stakeholders to help recognise excellence where it’s happening,”
    – Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl, Editor-in-Chief, ESI Africa

    Submit your nomination by 28 September 2025
    Help spotlight the individuals and projects building Africa’s sustainable energy and water future.

    Why It Matters
    Millions in Africa still lack reliable electricity and clean water. The Elites platform brings attention to the innovators tackling these systemic challenges—from off-grid solar solutions and AI-driven utilities to clean mobility hubs and community-led water projects.

    What’s New in 2025/2026
    In this landmark 10th edition, categories have been updated to reflect the fast-evolving landscape:

    • Leadership & Rising Stars
    • Grid-tied & Off-grid Projects
    • Smart & Digital Solutions
    • Clean Mobility & Energy at Mines
    • Water & Sanitation Innovations
    • Finance & Investment Models

    Open to individuals and organisations across the value chain—executives, technicians, developers, entrepreneurs, utilities, and beyond. Self-nominations are encouraged. Organisations may also sponsor a feature to align their brand with Africa’s top energy and water stories.

    How to Nominate
    Submit your nomination via this Google Form:
    Nominate Now (https://apo-opa.co/4l0nsJS)

    Find out more here:
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    All submissions will be reviewed by a trusted Elites Advisory Board, evaluating innovation, relevance, and impact.

    Recognition for Selected Elites
    Those featured will receive:

    • Editorial feature in a respected industry magazine (print & digital)
    • Exposure through ESI Africa, VUKA Group events, and digital campaigns
    • Professional video interviews with project leads and leaders
    • Social media promotion reaching thousands across Africa and globally

    Deadline: 28 September 2025
    Nominate now and help honour those powering Africa’s future.

    – on behalf of VUKA Group.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Bridging global intelligence divide: China’s solutions to making AI more inclusive

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

    Bridging global intelligence divide: China’s solutions to making AI more inclusive

    The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July 26 to 28 in Shanghai, brought together representatives from around the world to explore avenues for the inclusive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). China’s approach offered insights into how AI can deliver shared benefits and help bridge the global intelligence divide.

    Under the theme “Global Solidarity in the AI Era,” the 2025 WAIC attracted over 1,500 guests from more than 30 countries and regions for in-depth exchanges and high-level forums. Featuring a record-breaking 70,000-square-meter exhibition, the 2025 WAIC unveiled over 3,000 AI innovations, including over 100 global and China-first debuts, showcasing a dynamic vision for global AI cooperation.

    During the opening ceremony, several key initiatives and outcomes were announced, including an action plan for global AI governance, the International Open Source AI Cooperation Initiative, and the “AI from China·Benefits the World (2025)” case collection.

    This photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in east China’s Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

    MOBILIZING GLOBAL WISDOM

    At the main forum of the high-level meeting on global AI governance, global leaders reflected on the profound challenge of ensuring AI develops as a force for good rather than harm. Geoffrey Hinton, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics, underscored that one of humanity’s greatest challenges is ensuring that intelligent AI systems are not only vastly capable but also continue to be aligned with human interests.

    Hinton likened the development of such systems to raising a tiger cub, highlighting the importance of guiding AI behavior before it grows beyond our control. He stressed that no single nation can tackle the risks of advanced AI alone, and that building AI that is both powerful and subservient will require sustained global cooperation.

    Echoing this view, a dialogue between former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and former Microsoft Executive Vice President Harry Shum explored how competition and cooperation must coexist in the AI era. Schmidt underlined the need for transnational cooperation to set rules for global competition and collaboration in AI.

    This exchange embodies WAIC’s broader mission to advance AI development that is inclusive, responsible, and beneficial for all humanity.

    With vast data resources, diverse application scenarios, and surging market demand driven by accelerating digital transformation, China offers fertile ground for AI model training, iteration, and deployment, laying a strong foundation for global cooperation and scalable innovation, according to Gary Gu, technology consulting managing partner of EY Greater China.

    On July 26, an action plan for global AI governance was released. The plan outlines concrete steps to foster open collaboration and inclusive innovation, encouraging bold experimentation, building international platforms for scientific and technological cooperation, and cultivating a pro-innovation policy environment.

    It also calls for strengthened alignment in policy and regulation, and lower technical barriers to promote breakthroughs in AI technology innovation and widespread AI applications. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting countries in the Global South to develop AI technologies and services in line with their local needs, helping them genuinely access and apply AI.

    A staff member of Tencent (L) introduces Tairos, a modular embodied intelligence open platform, to visitors at the 2025 World AI Conference in east China’s Shanghai, July 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

    INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

    At the 2025 WAIC, numerous outstanding cases demonstrated how Chinese enterprises, from leading AI model developers to industrial innovators, are leveraging AI technologies to share the benefits of AI development with more countries. This embodies China’s commitment to ensuring that AI serves not only as a driver for technological advancement but also as a tool for fostering inclusive growth.

    At iFLYTEK’s exhibition area, the Spark X1 large model unveiled on July 25 has drawn significant attention from international visitors, who asked it questions in their native languages. The model now supports over 130 languages and excels in translation, reasoning, and text generation, facilitating deeper cross-border communication and cooperation.

    “Our large model products are going global through intelligent terminals such as automobiles, and we are collaborating with partners in other countries on education and other fields,” said Wu Junhua, vice president of iFLYTEK. “The overseas expansion of large models shows the globalization of technology. Chinese-origin large models have begun their acceleration run, empowering the world.”

    CITIC Dicastal’s plant in Morocco was listed as a “Lighthouse Factory” in January 2025, making it the first facility in Africa to achieve such recognition in the field of intelligent manufacturing. Representing a high level of global smart manufacturing, the plant has implemented over 40 digital use cases. From raw material selection to final packaging of aluminum wheels, every step is monitored and optimized in real time by intelligent systems. This has resulted in a 17 percent increase in overall equipment efficiency, a 27 percent boost in labor productivity, and a 31 percent reduction in defect rates.

    French multinational Schneider Electric has emerged as a model of collaborative AI innovation through deep integration with China’s digital ecosystem. At the 2025 WAIC, Schneider Electric joined hands with several local partners to showcase cutting-edge industrial AI applications.

    These included Digital Nail Technology, which specializes in AI-powered digital planning in manufacturing and Chance Digital Science & Technology, which showcased breakthrough solutions in AI-driven digital reconstruction and twin modeling for process industries. These collaborations reflect a model of inclusive innovation, leveraging global expertise and China’s vibrant AI ecosystem to accelerate real-world adoption and foster shared progress.

    “China’s commitment to driving high-quality development through AI and technological innovation aligns perfectly with our vision of sustainable, green productivity. By partnering with leading Chinese enterprises, we are not only bringing global best practices to China but also exporting China’s vibrant AI ecosystem and innovations to the world,” said Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric’s Senior Vice President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. “We aim to harness AI’s full potential to build a smarter, greener future — ‘in China for China, in China for the world.’”

    Visitors try the WPS Office AI system at the 2025 World AI Conference in east China’s Shanghai, July 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

    PROMISING INITIATIVES, PARTNERSHIPS

    Building on its vision for inclusive AI development, China is actively promoting initiatives and alliances designed to consolidate, standardize, and promote global artificial intelligence cooperation. These efforts strongly focus on supporting developing countries as they seek to bridge the “intelligence divide,” ensuring that the benefits of AI innovation are shared equitably.

    At the “Win-Win BRICS” forum held as part of the 2025 WAIC, representatives from many countries and international organizations gathered to discuss AI cooperation. The forum launched the BRICS AI Industry Cooperation Network, aimed at promoting standard alignment, policy dialogue, and practical AI collaboration.

    Zhang Jun, product lead of Baidu’s PaddlePaddle framework, emphasized at the forum that open-source AI plays a vital role in driving inclusive technological development by making AI benefits more accessible. He noted that many of Baidu’s products and services are actively embracing large model technologies, and through open-source strategies, the company is working to extend AI capabilities to a broader user base.

    Another key milestone was the launch of the Global Call for AIM Global Centers of Excellence by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aimed at accelerating AI application in manufacturing and promoting digital transformation across developing countries. This initiative fosters international collaboration and resource sharing to catalyze industrial AI innovation worldwide.

    Jason Slater, chief of division of digital transformation and artificial intelligence of UNIDO, praised China’s support in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, highlighting its efforts to establish centers of excellence, expand technology access, enhance individual skills, and strengthen local innovation ecosystems — bringing AI benefits to those who need them most.

    China’s commitment to sharing AI governance experience and fostering international partnerships was also highlighted by the launch of “MAZU-Urban,” an AI-powered early warning system for multi-hazard disaster prevention.

    Donated to Djibouti and Mongolia, this system exemplifies China’s approach to embedding AI solutions in global public goods, enhancing resilience in vulnerable regions.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: RSH announces statutory appointments to the Board of Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    RSH announces statutory appointments to the Board of Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited

    The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has made three statutory appointments to the Board of Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited (Ash-Shahada). 

    Ash-Shahada is a London-based landlord providing social housing in London and supported exempt accommodation in Birmingham. RSH published a regulatory notice in July 2021 which found a number of failures relating to the Governance and Financial Viability Standard.  

    The new appointments are: 

    • Martin Tiplady OBE 

    • Sarah Cameron 

    • Waqar Ahmed 

    Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive of RSH, said: 

    Following the publication of the regulatory notice, we have been working with Ash-Shahada to ensure it addresses the weaknesses identified.  

    We have made these three appointments to ensure that the Board has the capacity and capability it needs to resolve the governance failures.

    Notes to Editors

    1. A registered provider is responsible for ensuring that it manages itself effectively, achieves the standards set by the regulator, and engages positively with the regulator’s regulatory framework. Where a failure against a standard or other problem has been identified, the regulator expects providers to respond in a prompt and effective manner. It may be necessary for the regulator to step in and exercise its powers under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 as amended (the Act) when a provider fails to do so.  The regulator has published guidance on how the regulator uses and intends to use its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers. 

    2. Section 269 of the Act enables the regulator to appoint one or more persons as an officer of a private registered provider.   

    3. The regulatory standards page provides information about the economic and consumer standards that registered providers must meet.

    For general enquiries email enquiries@rsh.gov.uk. For media enquiries please see our Media Enquiries page.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UKAEA’s RACE2Mars team wins UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    UKAEA’s RACE2Mars team wins UKSEDS Olympus Rover Trials

    A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from UKAEA won first prize in the UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Olympus Rover Trials

    RACE2Mars team with their rover design – Image credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

    A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has claimed first place in the prestigious Olympus Rover Trials.

    The Trials, organised by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS), were held recently at Airbus Defence and Space’s Mars Yard.

    The winning team, RACE2Mars, work in UKAEA’s Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE). The skills developed through UKAEA’s work for fusion energy – remote handling and control systems in extreme environments – are directly applicable to the challenges of space exploration.

    RACE2Mars was tasked with designing, building, and then operating the rover within a simulated Mars exploration mission at the Mars Yard, a specially designed environment mimicking Martian terrain.

    The Olympus Rover Trials involved navigating the rover through rough terrain and scanning QR codes.

    RACE2Mars was one of only twelve teams across the UK to qualify for the final competition day, following a rigorous selection process that included a preliminary design review and critical design review by a panel of engineers.

    Dean Gooding, Graduate Control Systems and Software Engineer, UKAEA, said:

    The Olympus Rover Trials has been a fantastic opportunity to lead an ambitious project and strengthen my leadership, organisational, and technical skills. As a team, we tackled challenging mechanical and electrical engineering constraints, refined our programming skills, learned to write effective design documents, and developed solid testing strategies – gaining a huge amount of experience along the way.

    Rhiannon Jones, Electrical Engineering Apprentice, UKAEA, added:

    The project has been a great opportunity to learn and develop. It’s rare to see all aspects of a project due to how long-term they can be. It’s also been excellent to be part of a team of developing engineers—I’ve really enjoyed working on this.

    Nick Sykes, Director of RACE, UKAEA, commented:

    This achievement is a testament to the talent, creativity, and dedication of our early-career engineers. The RACE2Mars team not only demonstrated technical excellence but also embodied the spirit of collaboration and innovation that UKAEA is proud to foster.

    This win highlights the exciting crossover between fusion energy and the space sector.

    Oliver Lee, Olympic Rover Trials Co-lead at UKSEDS, said:

    The RACE2Mars from UKAEA should be very proud of what they have achieved. Their hard work and enthusiasm was reflected by their performance across the board, from their outstanding Mars Yard demonstration to their impressive outreach efforts. We very much look forward to seeing what’s next for the upcoming competition year.

    RACE2Mars team’s rover design in The Mars Yard – Image credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pages with video broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo have been visited more than seven million times

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    Last fall, a project appeared on the mos.ru portalonline broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo enclosures. Their pages have been visited over seven million times. As reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, half of the views come from the capital, and the rest from other regions of Russia.

    “The most popular live broadcasts are among residents of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Leningrad and Nizhny Novgorod regions, and Krasnodar Krai. Most often, viewers watch the panda family, the Pallas’s cat Timofey, and the capybaras,” said Natalya Sergunina.

    The top 10 most viewed videos also include videos of Ksyusha the hippopotamus, orangutans, gorillas, lynxes, elephants, honey badgers and meerkats.

    Currently, the mos.ru portal offers broadcasts from 69 cameras installed in 20 enclosures. Anyone can watch the Far Eastern leopard Mizer, Malayan bear cubs Luchik, Zvezdochka and Masha, puma Gabriel and three rare giant otters listed in the International Red Book. The latter have appeared in the exhibition for the first time. In addition, those interested are offered to learn interesting facts about different species of animals.

    As specified inDepartment of Information Technology of Moscow, online broadcasts are available every day: until the end of July – from 07:30 to 22:00, and in August – from 07:30 to 21:00. While the Moscow Zoo is closed to visitors, you can watch recordings of daytime broadcasts on the website.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From January to June, Muscovites applied for government services in the property sector more than 60 thousand times

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    In the first half of 2025, Muscovites applied for government services in the property sector more than 60 thousand times. Over 70 percent of applications came through the mos.ru portal. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “Several years ago, the capital transferred state services in the property sector to digital form, making interaction with the city as convenient as possible. As a result, it became possible to request the necessary documents, conclude contracts and additional agreements to them, as well as perform other transactions with real estate and land plots online through the mos.ru portal. From January to June 2025, individuals and legal entities applied for state services 61.9 thousand times. More than 45 thousand applications were submitted electronically,” the deputy mayor said.

    Metropolitan Department of City Property provides 21 public services in the property and land sphere. Since 2021, they have been provided exclusively in electronic form, mainly to legal entities. In the housing sphere, Muscovites can apply for seven public services that are most often used by individuals. Two of them can only be obtained on the mos.ru portal, and five more – in paper and electronic form.

    “The most popular government service in the land and property sector for the first six months of 2025 was the assignment of an address to real estate, as well as its change and cancellation. In the first half of 2025, the number of requests for it exceeded 9.4 thousand. Next come “Provision of a land plot for rent to owners of buildings, structures located on a land plot” – over 4.2 thousand requests – and “Issue of copies of title, title documents”, for which citizens applied more than 2.7 thousand times,” she noted.

    Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

    In the housing sphere, Muscovites applied for government services more than 32 thousand times. Among the most popular are government services that allow obtaining certificates and copies of archival documents on housing rights registered before January 31, 1998 — they were applied for more than 12 thousand times. Almost 11 thousand more applications were received for the conclusion of a social tenancy agreement and about 6.5 thousand — for the privatization of residential premises.

    The development and modernization of electronic services is carried out by the Department of City Property together withDepartment of Information Technology and the State Budgetary Institution “New Management Technologies” on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

    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 Russia: How Moscow Longevity Affects the Lives of the Older Generation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    “Moscow Longevity” and the analytical center of the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM) conducted a study, analyzing the impact of the project on various areas of life, including the health and social activity of people of “silver” age, their relationships with children, and others. The results were reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “The proportion of elderly people is growing all over the world, and Moscow is no exception — the capital is among the leaders in terms of demographic indicators. The average life expectancy in the city has reached almost 80 years. We see that Muscovites want to invest in a long, healthy and active life. The benchmark for many was “Moscow Longevity” — the largest project for the older generation in Russia, which has united more than 660 thousand participants over the course of its work. A joint study with the VTsIOM analytical center showed that the emergence of such a project in the city and its rapid development affected not only Muscovites of “silver” age, but also the younger generation. They began to think about how to maintain health and quality of life in the long term. Based on the example of active participants in “Moscow Longevity”, we see that over the years, opportunities for self-realization only increase. 83 percent of respondents are confident in the positive changes associated with the project, with every second one noting positive changes in several areas of life at once,” noted Anastasia Rakova.

    Gadgets and health

    Experts in the fields of sociology, philosophy, economics, psychology and health care were involved in the methodological and consulting work on the study. The study is based on the results of interviews, focus group responses and a mass survey, in which 1.6 thousand Muscovites over 35 years old took part. The experts identified five key effects of the project.

    Contribution to digital, legal and financial education, including helping the older generation master gadgets and online services, as well as protection from fraudsters, was noted by 93 percent of respondents.

    92 percent believe that participants are more involved in social life, continue to acquire new skills, and even change career tracks by retraining or turning a hobby into a source of income. The project also makes the educational process more accessible and thoughtful for an audience over 55 years old.

    Improved health indicators were identified as the main benefit for participants by 86 percent of respondents. Of these, more than half noted increased physical activity and attention to the prevention of age-related diseases.

    Previously, specialists from the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians proved that project participants have higher rates of physical and cognitive health, lower levels of depression and risk of loss of independence compared to their peers who do not participate in it.

    The project has created all the conditions for city residents to not only spend their time in an interesting and active way, but also to take care of their health. For example, this spring, a unique program for preserving cognitive skills and psycho-emotional health was launched in the network of Moscow longevity centers in cooperation with the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia.

    Intra-family connections and the change of the city

    81 percent of respondents noted the strengthening of ties between different generations, a more respectful attitude towards elders and the return of the value of a multi-generational family.

    This thesis is confirmed by another study on the impact of the project on the relationships of participants within their families, conducted by Moscow Longevity in June 2024. According to 76 percent of respondents, their relationships with relatives improved after participating in the project, new topics for conversation and common hobbies appeared in the family. Thus, more than 40 percent of participants began to set an example of a healthy lifestyle for their children and grandchildren.

    On average, 78 percent of respondents noted that thanks to Moscow Longevity, the capital’s infrastructure has become much more oriented toward older people. The project has created a system of accessible sites for creativity, sports, and education, which are in demand by the “silver” generation. According to experts, the city has become a single platform for active longevity, and care for the elderly has become a recognizable element of the city’s identity and a symbol of social responsibility.

    More than 1,300 Moscow organizations cooperate with the project. In 2018, the first to join Moscow Longevity were government institutions, including schools, colleges, libraries, as well as community centers, parks, and clinics. Over time, commercial and non-profit organizations joined them. At the initial stage, there were about 140 of them, and now there are more than 420, as the number of participating organizations has increased by almost 300 percent in seven years.

    Moscow Longevity Centers have opened in almost every district of the capital. The modern spaces have everything you need for communication, leisure, sports and creativity – from gyms to culinary studios and libraries.

    You can become a participant in the project, as well as register your relative online on the portal Mos.ru, in the offices of the public services “My Documents”, as well as in any Moscow longevity center.

    “Moscow Longevity” is implemented within the framework of the regional project “Older Generation” of the national project “Family” to increase the period of active longevity and healthy life expectancy in the capital.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The forum “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” will introduce new sports

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    From August 1 to September 14, the Luzhniki Olympic Complex will become the main venue for athletes and active lifestyle enthusiasts as part of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030”. The achievements of Russian sports and new technologies will be shown here. Hundreds of exciting events await guests, including master classes by stars with autograph sessions, tournaments, championships, DJ sets and outdoor training. Their organizer is Department of Sports of the City of Moscow.

    For a month and a half, 19 themed venues will be operating in Luzhniki. Among them are a multifunctional space, a gaming arena of the future, a fitness center, an extreme park, and a phygital hockey zone.

    The main stage will be a place not only for concerts, but also for group training with cover bands in Zumba, Fitrock and rope skipping. Famous music artists will perform here on Fridays and weekends.

    Free training sessions will be held daily near the small stage, led by specialists from a network of stretching and fitness studios, as well as famous athletes. Muscovites can expect stretching, barre, Pilates and yoga classes. Some events will require pre-registration. It will open three days before the event at website.

    The multifunctional site will be dedicated to a certain sport each week. The program will open with a three-day festival of childhood. From August 1 to 3, young guests will enjoy an obstacle course, trampolines, a large Jenga, face painting and much more. On August 2, the Southern Sports Center will host a fan meeting and an autograph session with its ambassador, blogger Vlad Glent.

    From August 5 to 10, guests are invited to a week of basketball. The program includes the group stage of the Russian Basketball Combined Cup, open training sessions, and master classes.

    For fans of eSports, there will be themed weeks dedicated to various disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to play sports not only online, but also offline. In the gaming arena of the future, guests will test themselves on an interactive treadmill that erases the line between the real and digital worlds, and also play phygital billiards. In the extreme park, there will be training in parkour, workout, and stunt scooter under the guidance of experienced professionals.

    The beach area will host amateur beach volleyball and football tournaments.

    The sports ground at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex will operate according to the following schedule: Tuesday through Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00, Friday from 12:00 to 22:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 22:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.

    The large-scale forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” will be held as part of the “Summer in Moscow” project. From August 1 to September 14, cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world will take place at dozens of venues. Information about the venues and a detailed program are published on the official website of the forum-festival Moskov 2030.mos.ru.

    City residents are expected at the flagship venues of the forum “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030”The forum “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” will talk about innovations in the social sphere

    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.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow doctors have created an AI system for diagnosing strokes — Sergei Sobyanin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    An AI system for diagnosing stroke and selecting patients for surgical treatment is undergoing clinical validation in Moscow. It was created by doctors from the I.V. Davydovsky City Clinical Hospital together with a Moscow innovation company as part of a grant program with the support of the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies in Healthcare (Medtech). This was announced by Sergei Sobyanin in on your telegram channel.

    “The system is integrated into the local digital circuit of the hospital and helps to quickly and accurately make decisions about the necessity and effectiveness of surgery for ischemic stroke, and also offers optimal tactics for patient management,” wrote Sergei Sobyanin.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    The system uses CT and MRI images for analysis. The new development was tested in the hospital of the I.V. Davydovsky City Clinical Hospital for patients with stroke. The final decision on each case is always made by a doctor. Artificial intelligence insures in difficult situations, draws attention to potential risks and reduces the likelihood of diagnostic errors.

    After clinical confirmation of its effectiveness, the technology can be scaled up to the entire stroke network in Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: In Gaza, famine and widespread starvation play out as conflict intensifies

    Source: United Nations 2

    The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) alert reveals that famine thresholds for food consumption have been breached across most of Gaza, with acute malnutrition llevels in Gaza City confirming aid agencies’ repeated warnings.

    “Mounting evidence shows that widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths,” the IPC assessment maintained.

    No food – for days

    The context to the alert is stark: one in three people is now going without food for days at a time, the IPC said. Hospitals are also overwhelmed and have treated more than 20,000 children for acute malnutrition since April. At least 16 children under five have died from hunger-related causes since mid-July.

    The alert follows a May 2025 IPC analysis that projected catastrophic levels of food insecurity for the entire population by September. According to the platform’s experts, at least half a million people are expected to be in IPC Phase 5 – catastrophe – which is marked by starvation, destitution, and death.

    The crisis is driven by nearly two years of conflict sparked by Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel in October 2023 that left some 1,250 dead and around 450 people taken hostage Heavy fighting has killed more than 59,500 people according to the enclave’s health authorities and destroyed 70 per cent of Gaza’s infrastructure. Echoing aid agencies’ longstanding concerns for non-combatants, the IPC assessment confirmed that displacement is rampant, with safe areas reduced to less than 12 per cent of the entire territory.

    Ceasefire now

    Gaza has a population of some 2.1 million people and 90 per cent have been displaced, many of them multiple times over. More than 762,500 displacements have been recorded since the end of the ceasefire on 18 March.

    Meanwhile, humanitarian access remains severely restricted, with aid convoys frequently obstructed or looted. On Sunday, Israel announced that it would begin daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza. More than 100 trucks of aid reportedly entered on Sunday, but the UN continues to uphold the need to flood Gaza with food, fuel and medicine.

    In line with international calls for an end to the war, the IPC platform also calls for an unconditional and immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access and the restoration of essential services. Widespread death is imminent without urgent intervention, the report warns.

    The food security experts also appealed for the protection of civilians, humanitarian personnel and critical infrastructure including health, water, sanitation, roads and telecommunications networks.

    Key Points

    Famine confirmed: IPC thresholds breached for food consumption and malnutrition.

    Children at risk: More than 20,000 treated for acute malnutrition; 16 deaths reported.

    Infrastructure collapse: 70 per cent of Gaza’s infrastructure destroyed.

    Displacement crisis: Safe zones now cover less than 12 per cent of the Strip.

    For more details on the IPC and its work tracking hunger and famine conditions follow this link:

    https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/03/1147661

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  • MIL-OSI: GDS Releases 2024 ESG Report

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHANGHAI, China, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GDS Holdings Limited (“GDS Holdings”, “GDS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698), a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, today announced the release of its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, detailing the Company’s ongoing sustainability efforts and its ESG performance.

    In 2024, we achieved renewable energy usage rate of 40% through a comprehensive renewable energy transition strategy. Out of all the renewable energy sources, 64% came from directly purchased green power, representing more than 100% increase over 2023. In addition, 87% of our self-developed data centers are designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with green building standards, with 42 data centers now been certified as green data centers. Furthermore, through continuous operational excellence and upgrades on the basis of state-of-the-art design, we have improved our average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) from 1.28 in 2023 to 1.24 this year. All these initiatives have led to a notable reduction in our carbon intensity, resulting in a 15.8% decrease compared to 2023.

    We have also made breakthroughs in ESG ratings. Our MSCI ESG rating has been upgraded from BBB to A. We received a B rating in our first CDP assessment. We were included in the S&P CSA Rating 2024 Yearbook which recognizes our leadership in the industry. In collaboration with Moody’s Rating, we have obtained the NZA-2 (Net Zero Assessment) rating, which validates our performance in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Ambition, Implementation, and Governance, making us the only data center company in the world to successfully pass this assessment. These achievements not only enhance our ability to manage climate risks but also reinforce stakeholder trust.

    “Over the past year, we have continued to drive forward on our path to carbon neutrality by 2030,” said Mr. William Huang, Chairman and CEO of GDS. “We are dedicated to evolving into a green intelligent infrastructure platform that paves the way for a sustainable future. Our strategy is anchored in a deep commitment to ESG principles, which permeate every aspect of our operations and define our corporate ethos. By integrating sustainability into our core activities, we ensure that our approach not only enhances operational excellence but also upholds responsible corporate governance. I am excited about the future we are forging, and am confident that our innovative practices will foster enduring growth for our Company and continue to lead our industry forward.”

    To view the report in full, please visit the ESG section on the GDS corporate website or access the report at:
    https://c.gds-services.com/esg2024/docs/2024_ESG_Report_EN.pdf

    About GDS Holdings Limited

    GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698) is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China. The Company’s facilities are strategically located in and around primary economic hubs where demand for high-performance data center services is concentrated. The Company’s data centers have large net floor area, high power capacity, density and efficiency, and multiple redundancies across all critical systems. GDS is carrier and cloud-neutral, which enables its customers to access the major telecommunications networks, as well as the largest PRC and global public clouds, which are hosted in many of its facilities. The Company offers co-location and a suite of value-added services, including managed hybrid cloud services through direct private connection to leading public clouds, managed network services, and, where required, the resale of public cloud services. The Company has a 24-year track record of service delivery, successfully fulfilling the requirements of some of the largest and most demanding customers for outsourced data center services in China. The Company’s customer base consists predominantly of hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, IT service providers, and large domestic private sector and multinational corporations. The Company also holds a non-controlling 35.6% equity interest in DayOne Data Centers Limited which develops and operates data centers in International markets.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    GDS Holdings Limited
    Laura Chen
    Phone: +86 (21) 2029-2203
    Email: ir@gds-services.com

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Ross Warner
    Phone: +86 (10) 6508-0677
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    Brandi Piacente
    Phone: +1 (212) 481-2050
    Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

    GDS Holdings Limited

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  • MIL-OSI: Giants Protocol Powers Tokenization of Real Estate for The Assembly Place, Backed by Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Giants Protocol, a pioneer in AI-powered real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has announced a landmark collaboration with Singapore-based co-living operator The Assembly Place (TAP) to tokenize real estate assets. This strategic move showcases the protocol’s ability to transform physical infrastructure into on-chain, yield-generating opportunities. The announcement marks a key milestone in Giants’ journey, having been backed by Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund since inception and now delivering tangible use cases in Asia’s fast-evolving tokenization landscape.

    At the Forefront of the RWA Revolution

    As the tokenization of real-world assets shifts from experimentation to full-scale adoption, Giants Protocol is delivering the AI-powered infrastructure to lead this next wave. Giants transforms traditionally complex investment products into seamless, on-chain, yield-generating opportunities.

     Key Features:

    • AI-Driven Intelligence: Giants multi-agent AI monitors RWA asset performance, market conditions, and risk exposures across jurisdictions to enable smart, compliant execution.
    • Automated Optimization: Strategies for yield, collateral, and liquidity management are dynamically adjusted by AI 24/7, reducing manual intervention and human error.
    • Cross-Chain Deployment at Scale: Giant’s modular design enables frictionless integration across ecosystems like Sonic, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, and more. Scaling RWA access to global participants.

    By embedding AI at the core, Giants Protocol is redefining how real-world assets are brought on-chain efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.

    Leading the RWA Compliance Surge

    1. Regulatory Alignment
    Giants aligns closely with Regional regulatory frameworks, working alongside policy experts to ensure compliant deployment of tokenized bonds, credit, and real estate assets. As part of 2MR Labs, the team prioritizes legal enforceability and cross-border interoperability from day one.

    2. Infrastructure Breakthroughs
    Through its AI agents and modular architecture, Giants automates key processes in RWA tokenization in pricing, collateral management, and multi-chain movement. Removing the need for manual oversight.

    3. Market Acceleration
    With the RWA market expected to exceed $40 trillion by 2030, Giants is positioning itself as the gateway for institutional-grade tokenized assets in Asia. Backed by sovereign support and regional asset managers, the protocol has begun piloting treasury-backed and real estate-linked RWAs.

    4. Addressing Bottlenecks
    Giants tackles the toughest RWA hurdles, liquidity fragmentation and legal complexity. Through zk-proof attestations, stablecoin-backed settlements, and programmable legal agreements. Its AI system ensures real-time monitoring and compliance across jurisdictions.

    Real-World Impact: Helping The Assembly Place Enter the Web3 Economy

    One of Giants Protocol’s flagship collaborations is with The Assembly Place (TAP), Singapore’s leading co-living space operator.

    Through this partnership, Giants:

    • Enabled Tokenization of Real Estate Assets
      By helping TAP explore converting its co-living properties into tokenized, yield-generating digital assets, Giants opened up new funding models for physical infrastructure and empowering a vibrant global community culture for digital natives.
    • Offered Strategic Advisory and AI Tools
      Giants provided RWA, Web3 strategy and optimizing digital assets tailored to TAP’s business model.
    • Drove Go-To-Market and Community Engagement
      Giants played a vital role in building the bridge between TAP and the crypto-native community, creating narratives and GTM strategies that connected both traditional and Web3 audiences.

    TAP is a testament to how Giants Protocol supports asset-rich, cash-constrained businesses in unlocking new liquidity through intelligent tokenization and building a globalized community living.

    Institutional Credibility

    Giants Protocol stands as one of the most institutionally trusted RWA infrastructure builders in the ecosystem.

    Additional backers include:
    Plug and Play VC, BreederDAO (by a16z), Trinity Ventures, Eden Ventures, LucidBlue Ventures, PG Capital, Brinc, Digital Consensus Fund, CSP DAO, London Real Ventures.

    About Giants Protocol

    Giants Protocol is a real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform powered by a multi-agent AI system, developed by 2MR Labs. It integrates AI-driven investment infrastructure, compliance tooling, and seamless multi-chain access to streamline and scale the tokenization process. Invested by Singapore’s Sovereign Wealth Fund since day one and top global investors, Giants Protocol is building the foundation for the next phase of asset innovation.

    Contact:

    ARTHUR LIN, CEO
    arthur.lin@2mrlabs.com

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  • DRDO successfully conducts range validation tests of ‘Pralay’ missile system

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the range capabilities of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile system ‘Pralay’ over two consecutive days from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The trials were conducted as part of the User Evaluation Trials in collaboration with the Indian Armed Forces.

    According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, both minimum and maximum range capabilities of the missile were validated during the flight tests held on Monday and Tuesday. The missile followed the predetermined trajectory and precisely hit the designated targets, fulfilling all mission objectives.

    All onboard subsystems functioned as expected, and data from the tests were recorded using a network of tracking sensors and instruments, including those mounted on a ship stationed near the impact zone.

    The ‘Pralay’ missile, developed by DRDO, is a solid propellant-driven, surface-to-surface weapon system designed to carry various types of warheads and engage multiple target profiles. The development involved several DRDO laboratories, including the Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Advanced Systems Laboratory, and other key institutions, in collaboration with industry partners such as Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bharat Electronics Limited, and several MSMEs.

    The trials were observed by senior DRDO scientists, representatives from the Indian Air Force and Indian Army, as well as industry stakeholders.

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Armed Forces, and industry partners for the successful trials. He said that the missile system, equipped with advanced technologies, will enhance the nation’s defence capabilities.

    Dr Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, congratulated the teams involved and said the successful completion of these phase-1 flight tests marks a crucial step toward the missile’s eventual induction into the Armed Forces.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Residents face £200 fines for fox and gull-ravaged rubbish

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Home  »  Latest News   »   Residents face £200 fines for fox and gull-ravaged rubbish

    “We’ll be back.” That is not the infamous cry of Arnie but of Canterbury City Council’s Environmental Crime Officers after hitting two residents with £200 fines each.

    People living and running businesses in and around the area of Herne Bay High Street are tired of those who put out their domestic and commercial waste on the street to be attacked by foxes and seagulls. They leave it strewn across the roads and pavement.

    Last month, officers arrived at 4am on subsequent mornings to investigate what had been dumped overnight and by whom.

    Two residents were issued with fixed penalty notices for the offence of littering.

    Officers will be turning up unannounced in future weeks and months to catch any other culprits.

    Cllr Connie Nolan, Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Safety and Enforcement, said: “When people don’t follow the rules around putting their rubbish out at the right time, everyone else suffers.

    “Being faced with putrid piles of waste every morning must be disheartening and affect your quality of life.

    “That is especially true for the crews from our waste contractor Canenco who have to clear it all up by hand day after day after day.

    “Our officers specialising in environmental crime are early birds and will be back – if they catch you in the act, you will also be fined £200 and rightly so.

    “For those businesses not disposing of their waste legitimately, we will be checking on them too.”

    The rules for people living near the High Street and businesses operating in the area are:

    • domestic waste should only be put out in council-issued purple sacks
    • domestic rubbish day in the High Street is on Tuesdays – rubbish should not be put out before 5pm on Mondays except on bank holidays when changes to the normal arrangements are heavily publicised
    • businesses need to arrange for a commercial waste contractor to take their rubbish away

    If residents are struggling to store their waste, they need to talk to their landlords.

    Residents can report a missed collection on the council’s website where they can also report littering and flytipping.

    Published: 29 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft Improves Gas Well Research

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Specialists from the Ufa scientific institute “Rosneft” have developed and patented the digital assistant “DataTools”, which automates the process of collecting and processing dynamic data on the flow rate and pressure of gas and gas condensate wells.

    The functionality of the new software allows determining the reasons for changes in production, such as a decrease in reservoir pressure or deterioration of the hydrodynamic connection between the well and the reservoir. The software shows how the flow rate has changed as a result of one factor or another and forms a rating of gas wells requiring geological and technical measures.

    The digital assistant demonstrated high efficiency at one of the Company’s key gas condensate fields. Using the developed tool, specialists quickly analyzed about 150 wells and identified the priority ones for inflow intensification work. After the implementation of the measures, the well productivity increased by 3%, which is comparable to repeated hydraulic fracturing of the formation.

    Rosneft is the first oil and gas company in Russia that successfully creates software that covers all key oil and gas production processes. The Company’s specialists have already developed and implemented 24 unique software products.

    Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftJuly 29, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft employees took an active part in the Water of Russia campaign

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Rosneft employees are actively participating in the All-Russian campaign “Water of Russia”. Oil workers are holding campaigns in the regions to clean the banks of water bodies from garbage and household waste, and measures to develop natural sources.

    Preserving the environment for future generations is an integral part of Rosneft’s strategy. The company and its subsidiaries aim to achieve leadership positions in minimizing environmental impact, improving the environmental friendliness of production, and preserving ecosystems.

    As part of the Water of Russia campaign in the Samara Region, employees of Samaraneftegaz, Rosneft’s largest oil producing enterprise in the region, cleaned up a section of the coastline near the Volga embankment in Samara. The enterprise also provides support to municipalities in restoring and improving the infrastructure of natural springs. Oil workers tidied up the territories of springs and natural springs in the Bezenchuksky, Krasnoyarsk, Kinelsky districts and other natural sites. Volunteers from the enterprises of the Samara production site of Rosneft also regularly participate in the ecological expedition Springs of the Samara Region. The goal of the project is to preserve spring water sources, which play an important role in the ecosystem of the region – from providing the population with clean drinking water and feeding reservoirs to maintaining the overall water balance. Thus, with the participation of representatives of the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery, three natural springs were revived and the territory of several springs in remote settlements was improved.

    Volunteers from the Kuibyshev Oil Refinery, together with colleagues from other Rosneft enterprises and activists from the regional movement EcoRavnovesie, cleared 2.5 hectares of the coastline at the confluence of the Volga and Sok rivers of garbage, collected and sent for recycling about five cubic meters of household and current-borne waste – plastic bottles and bags, cans and broken glass.

    Employees of the Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Company implement various environmental activities to preserve the cleanliness of the Volga banks and islands, local lakes, natural springs, and coastal areas of the Kriushi and Tatyana rivers. In June, the plant workers held an eco-cleanup day on the Volga bank near the village of Granny. Volunteers cleared 2,000 square meters of the coastline and adjacent forest belt of household waste. The petrochemists also care for Lake Berezovoye in Chapayevsk, where the company’s volunteers hold an annual environmental run. Employees of the Novokuibyshevsk Oil Refinery and the Novokuibyshevsk Oil and Additives Plant, together with activists of the “Movement of the First,” cleared about 6.5 hectares of the Volga coastline of waste.

    In the cities of Buzuluk and Sorochinsk in the Orenburg region, volunteers from Orenburgneft, activists from the Movement of the First, and schoolchildren from Rosneft Classes held a joint environmental campaign on the banks of reservoirs. They cleaned up more than 1 hectare of coastal territory, collecting 10 cubic meters of garbage.

    In Bashkortostan, workers of the Bashneft-Novoil plant removed household waste from almost 22 km of the coast of Lake Aslikul, the largest in the republic. Volunteers helped reduce the anthropogenic load on the ecosystem of the lake, which is very popular with tourists.

    In the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, RN-Nyaganneftegaz workers cleaned 1.5 hectares of the Nyagan-Yugan River coastline, collecting about three tons of garbage. This is the second environmental action by oil workers on water bodies since the beginning of summer.

    In the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, employees of SevKomNeftegaz and the RN-Service branch, together with representatives of organizations in the city of Gubkinsky, took part in a clean-up day on the bank of the Pyaku-Pur River. During the eco-action, 6.8 tons of garbage were collected and more than six kilometers of coastal territory were cleaned.

    More than a hundred employees of RN-Uvatneftegaz, Tyumenneftegaz, the corporate scientific center in Tyumen, as well as activists of the Movement of the First, came out for an environmental cleanup day at the largest water body in the Tyumen Region – Lake Andreyevskoye. Volunteers cleaned almost 10 hectares of the shoreline and collected about 2.5 tons of household waste. The participants of the action set up a stand on the shore with information about the water body, as well as rare species of birds and animals living in its vicinity.

    In the Leningrad Region, RN-North-West workers carried out a cleanup on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, clearing a section of the coastline of household waste.

    Reference:

    The All-Russian campaign “Water of Russia” has been held since 2014. It is part of the national project “Ecological Well-being”.

    The campaign promotes environmental literacy among the population and attracts the attention of the public and the younger generation to the protection and improvement of the quality of water resources.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: SA granted €500 million loan for Energy Transition

    Source: Government of South Africa

    South Africa has been granted a €500 million loan for the implementation of the country’s Just Energy Transition (JET) plan by the German Cooperation via KFW Development Bank (KFW).

    This loan is part of South Africa’s third Development Policy Operation and participants included the World Bank, African Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Fund.  

    “It supports structural reforms to enhance the efficiency, resilience and sustainability of the country’s infrastructure services, with a specific focus on the energy sector and climate mitigation.

    “KFW’s financing forms part of government’s broader efforts to implement structural reforms that strengthen public institutions, crowd in private investment, and improve service delivery across priority sectors of the economy,” National Treasury said on Monday.

    This loan agreement builds on the two policy loans concluded in 2022 and 2023, and forms part of Germany’s pledge at COP26 to support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). 

    Germany’s three policy loans, implemented by KFW, total €1.3 billion and form part of a larger package of JETP projects supported by the German Government via loans, technical assistance and grants.

    “The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, [has] highlighted the significance of South Africa’s partnership with Germany and KFW that remains critical to South Africa’s development agenda and marks a significant step towards strengthening South Africa’s short- and medium-term energy security measures, promoting decarbonisation and enhancing the socio-economic benefits of the energy transition for disadvantaged communities, thereby enabling inclusive economic growth and fostering job creation. 

    “The Minister also emphasised the need for further policy and institutional reforms in the energy sector to create an enabling environment for the investment required for a just energy transition,” National Treasury said.

    KFW’s Country Director for South Africa, Cornelia Tittmann, said the loan seeks to support the government of South Africa’s continued commitment to reforms in the energy sector, which give effect to South Africa’s climate commitments and enable the private sector to participate, opening new avenues to strengthen economic cooperation between Germany and South Africa. –SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: North West allocates over R36 million to boost red meat industry

    Source: Government of South Africa

    The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has committed R36.856 million to the Red Meat Industry Development and Enhancement Programme, to reposition the province as a key player in South Africa’s red meat economy.

    Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Madoda Sambatha announced the funding during his department’s policy and budget speech at the North West Provincial Legislature. 

    The programme is expected to directly benefit 7 242 farmers, including 4 728 men, 2 219 women, 252 youth, and 43 people with disabilities. 

    The initiative will provide structured production support, access to value chains, and market integration.

    “The initiative will be implemented through the beef beneficiation aggregation model, a framework designed to enhance farmer coordination, improve processing capacity, and establish sustainable linkages to commercial markets.” 

    The provincial department announced that the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District will be prioritised due to its high concentration of beef farming operations and its important role in the provincial livestock value chain.

    In addition to boosting production, the programme is expected to create 321 temporary jobs and 87 permanent jobs, particularly in areas such as aggregation, logistics, technical extension, and feedlot operations.

    The department believes that this move aligns with its broader goals of advancing rural development, increasing household incomes, and reducing unemployment in underserved communities.

    Sambatha has declared the R36.8 million injection into the red meat industry, a decisive turning point for the North West agricultural sector. 

    “This is more than just funding; it is a bold statement of intent. We are transforming the red meat value chain, unlocking opportunities for emerging farmers, and positioning the province as a powerhouse in livestock production,” said Sambatha.

    The MEC is of the view that this investment is a clear demonstration of the province’s steadfast commitment to building a transformed, competitive, and inclusive red meat industry. 

    “Through this programme, we are not only empowering our farmers, but also driving economic growth, boosting job creation, and laying a solid foundation for long-term food security and agro-industrial development,” Sambatha added.

    The Red Meat Industry Development and Enhancement Programme forms part of the department’s strategy to broaden participation, enhance local beneficiation, and stimulate growth across rural economies, while contributing meaningfully to the provincial and national gross domestic product (GDP). – SAnews.gov.za

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