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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnic University and Rossotrudnichestvo held an international chess day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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    Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, together with the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in India, held an educational master class for Indian schoolchildren who are passionate about chess.

    Chess as a physical education discipline appeared at the Polytechnic University in 2021. Every semester, chess classes are attended by more than a hundred first- and second-year students. The Polytechnic University Chess Club, named after a university graduate, the first Soviet world champion, grandmaster Mikhail Botvinnik, regularly holds tournaments, including online ones. Our club’s Interuniversity project is the largest international online tournament among students in the world (more than 1,000 participants from 20 different countries). The Polytechnic University team is the champion of St. Petersburg and Russia in chess, and winners of the All-Russian Summer Universiade. The honor of the team was defended by FIDE masters, international masters, and grandmaster Kirill Alekseenko, who was a contender for the world chess crown at the time of his studies at the Polytechnic University.

    The event, dedicated to the development of Russian-Indian cooperation in the field of education and sports, brought together young chess players from India. The program was rich and informative. Polytechnic University was represented by Pavel Martynov, an international FIDE master and candidate of pedagogical sciences with more than 10 years of experience, speaking via videoconference. He gave the children a remote lecture on how chess develops critical thinking, memory, concentration and strategic planning skills, and shared practical strategies that are useful both at the board and in studies.

    The participants of the master class were shown a film about the Polytechnic University. The schoolchildren learned about the history, traditions, modern scientific achievements and the rich student life of the university. The children were reminded that the legendary Mikhail Botvinnik, the 6th world chess champion, the founder of the Soviet chess school, was a graduate of the Electromechanical Faculty of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (now SPbPU) in 1932. This fact aroused keen interest among young Indian chess players, for whom the name Botvinnik is synonymous with chess greatness. The children got acquainted with his biography at a photo exhibition dedicated to outstanding chess players.

    The theoretical part smoothly turned into the practical. Pavel Martynov held a session of simultaneous play with the schoolchildren. The children were able to test their strength and apply some of the ideas they heard in practice.

    “It is a great honor for the Polytechnic University to continue the traditions established by such giants as Mikhail Botvinnik,” noted Pavel Martynov. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to share our developments with young talents of India and strengthen our friendly ties through the universal language of chess. The enthusiasm and level of play of Indian schoolchildren are impressive!”

    The Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in India expressed gratitude to SPbPU and personally to Pavel Martynov for organizing and holding a highly professional and educational event that promotes the popularization of the Russian language, Russian education and culture, and also strengthens friendship between the youth of the two countries.

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  • MIL-OSI: HEGE Listed on Bitrue Alpha as Animal Memecoin Sector Sees Renewed Attention

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singapore-based exchange Bitrue has officially listed HEGE on its new Bitrue Alpha platform today, July 21. Bitrue, launched in July 2018 and now supporting over 700 cryptocurrencies, adds HEGE to its growing roster of assets, providing expanded access and liquidity for global users.

    This milestone comes amid a broader resurgence in animal‑based memecoins. Over the past seven days, the global market cap of animal-themed memecoins has risen by 8.95%, while trading volume across the sector has surged by 101%, underscoring renewed interest and participation worldwide.

    Within that same period, HEGE itself has climbed 11.6%, reflecting growing attention and engagement from its community.

    This milestone arrives as interest in long‑term community‑driven memecoins continues to rise. HEGE, a hedgehog‑themed token on the Solana blockchain, has steadily evolved beyond a typical meme asset into what its community calls a brandcoin, blending on‑chain culture with off‑chain brand development.

    Timely Expansion: Bitrue Alpha Listing

    With the listing on Bitrue Alpha, HEGE holders and new participants alike gain access to one of Asia’s leading trading platforms, known for its broad asset support and strong infrastructure. Bitrue Alpha offers enhanced trading features and improved visibility for emerging projects, positioning HEGE for its next phase of growth.

    The team behind HEGE commented, “Today’s listing on Bitrue Alpha is another step in bringing HEGE to a broader global audience. We’re excited to expand our reach and continue building a project rooted in culture and creativity.”

    Building Beyond a Memecoin

    Launched over 15 months ago, HEGE has established itself through consistent community initiatives and an expanding ecosystem. Rather than operating as a short‑term meme, the project has focused on brand‑building and delivering creative content.

    Key highlights of the HEGE ecosystem include:

    • Hegends NFT Collection – Lore-based characters including Hege, Hegena, and Hendrix
    • Merchandise Store – A newly launched collection of on‑brand apparel and collectibles
    • Original Animated Content – HEGE is finalizing a contract with a professional studio to produce over 20 high‑quality animations in the coming weeks. All content is fully custom, from pre‑production through final output, and entirely non‑AI generated
    • Community Campaigns – Weekly raids, meme contests, and social challenges
    • Consistent Branding – A narrative universe positioning HEGE as more than just a meme

    A Market Ready for Growth

    As the broader cryptocurrency market gains traction and liquidity continues to flow across exchanges, projects with strong community foundations and creative direction are finding new opportunities. The Bitrue Alpha listing marks an important step for HEGE as it extends its presence to a wider global audience.

    About HEGE:

    Website: https://www.hegecoin.com
    Twitter/X: @HegeCoin
    Media Contact: marketing@hegecoin.com

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Enhances Mumbai Retail Presence with New Premium Experience Store in Andheri West

    Source: Samsung

     
    Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has further solidified its premium retail presence with the opening of a new premium experience store at Lotus Trade Centre, Andheri West, Mumbai.
     
    Spanning 1,600 sq. ft., this expansive store serves as a comprehensive destination for customers to explore Samsung’s latest innovations and its seamlessly connected ecosystem, all in one place.
     
    Strategically located in one of Mumbai’s key retail and lifestyle hubs, the store features dedicated zones showcasing Samsung’s full range of Galaxy devices, including the latest smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, smart rings, and the advanced SmartThings ecosystem. With interactive displays and experiential zones, visitors can discover how Samsung technology enhances productivity, entertainment, wellness, and smart home automation for a truly connected lifestyle.
     
    “At Samsung, we are dedicated to bringing innovation closer to our customers through inspiring retail experiences. The launch of our premium experience store in Andheri West, Mumbai, marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand our premium retail footprint and create holistic, all-in-one destinations for technology, engagement, and service,” said Sumit Walia, Vice President, Head of D2C Business & Corporate Marketing at Samsung India.
     
    As part of Samsung’s flagship ‘Learn @ Samsung’ initiative, the store will host regular workshops focused on AI-powered photography, productivity, creativity, and doodling using Galaxy devices. These workshops aim to empower millennials and Gen Z consumers to maximize their device usage in everyday life. In addition, the store features a full-fledged service centre, ensuring customers receive prompt and reliable post-purchase support.
     
    Through Samsung Store+, a digital interface within the store, customers can seamlessly browse products and arrange home delivery for their selected items. Furthermore, a dedicated service centre within the store ensures enhanced post-purchase support for customers.
     
    To celebrate the launch, customers visiting the Andheri West experience store can enjoy exclusive Paytm First benefits, including:
     

    Special travel and dining offers
    Over 30 free subscriptions across leading OTT, music, wellness, and infotainment platforms
    Exclusive discounts on over 40 brand gift cards and more than 25 top deals from premium brands
    Buy-1-Get-1-Free buffet deals across over 100 premium restaurants nationwide

     
     

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  • MIL-OSI China: Sinosoft uses AI to help Chinese exporters navigate trade regulations

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

    Chinese firms with global ambitions are increasingly turning to AI and big data to overcome trade obstacles, according to a technology executive at the recently concluded third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE).

    Wu Yan, general manager of Jiangsu Skytech Industrial Internet Co., speaks at an event during the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 18, 2025. [Photo courtesy of the CISCE Organizing Committee]

    Wu Yan, general manager of Jiangsu Skytech Industrial Internet Co., a subsidiary of Sinosoft Technology, told China.org.cn that inquiries have surged as U.S. tariffs create new compliance challenges. Sinosoft provides digital trade and compliance services using AI and big data, having served nearly 200,000 enterprises.

    “Many enterprises came to us asking how to navigate these changes,” Wu said. “Our large language model instantly captures new regulatory updates online and refreshes daily to meet these demands.”

    The company made its debut at the five-day expo, which ended Sunday, after observing a significant increase in export-oriented enterprises seeking their services in recent years.

    At the expo, Jiangsu Skytech was joined by two other Sinosoft Technology Group subsidiaries — Nanjing Skytech Quanshuitong Information Co. and Nanjing Skytech Co. — to showcase products and achievements.

    Sinosoft also partnered with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Trade Development & Cooperation Center to launch a new platform for industrial and supply chain restructuring, powered by the company’s AI model.

    “Whether it’s customs compliance, cross-border legal services, or green low-carbon exports, these reflect companies’ most pressing pain points and genuine needs,” Wu said.

    “As a technology software company, we leverage digital and intelligent solutions to assist them,” Wu added. “This drives us to share the insights we’ve gained— especially from working with supply chain enterprises — along with our innovative application cases.”

    The booth of Sinosoft Technology during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, July 18, 2025. [Photo courtesy of the CISCE Organizing Committee]

    The company’s AI system demonstrates concrete results. “For example, we helped a company from Jiangsu province that was exporting to South Korea. Using the vertical large model, we optimized its global strategy — lowering tariffs by 74%, cutting carbon emissions by 45% and improving efficiency by 80%. Previously, such calculations relied on manual labor or multiple business systems, but now the process takes just minutes,” Wu said. 

    The AI model draws from over 20 years of experience in export tax rebate service and two decades of digital legal services, including collaborations with China’s Ministry of Justice. It continuously monitors global policy and tariff changes, relieving enterprises from the burden of manually tracking foreign regulatory updates, according to Wu.

    Wu explained that today’s tariff mechanisms operate within a complex web of global trade agreements, including multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements, alongside volatile regulations such as evolving U.S. trade policies.

    For small- and medium-sized enterprises operating on thin margins, the model provides affordable access to insights on avoiding legal pitfalls, meeting carbon compliance standards, and managing supply chain constraints, Wu said.

    The new industrial and supply chain restructuring solution, developed in partnership with the CCPIT Trade Development & Cooperation Center, is a comprehensive system designed to help businesses navigate the challenges of going global.

    Wu emphasized the company’s commitment to working more closely with ecosystem partners it connected with at the expo to drive supply chain transformation. He highlighted the importance of understanding the real-world obstacles industrial and supply chain companies face when going global.

    As an industrial software provider, the company aims to integrate cutting-edge technologies into practical solutions that address core business pain points through innovation, Wu noted.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: SCIO holds press briefing on historical significance of victory against Japanese aggression

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

    SCIO holds press briefing on historical significance of victory against Japanese aggression

    China SCIO | July 22, 2025

    On July 21, the State Council Information Office (SCIO) held a press briefing in Beijing about the historical significance of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Scholars and experts from the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences attended the briefing.

    On July 21, 2025, the State Council Information Office holds a press briefing in Beijing about the historical significance of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. [Photo/China SCIO]

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: When Nature Meets Art. Exploring the Biocluster Exhibition at VDNKh

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The first biocluster in Russia has opened at VDNKh — a project of the Timiryazev State Biological Museum. Researcher of the museum’s scientific and exhibition department Danial Yurkevich and head of the public relations department Alexandra Belyaeva told us what served as the starting point of the project, how it will develop and what exhibits can be seen right now.

    Living and nonliving

    The first site of the biocluster was pavilion No. 29 “Floriculture and landscaping”. Now there is an exhibition “Morphogenesis. Third nature”, where contemporary art is intertwined with the world of living nature. Dmitry Kawarga, Oleg Makarov, Aristarkh Chernyshev and Olga Bozhko provided their works for it.

    Each terrarium is a unique world, which the museum has populated with various living creatures. The authors did not explain what kind of plot this or that work reveals, allowing the viewer to come up with their own association or even a whole story.

    One of my favorite installations gives me the creeps. Quite a dark picture: skulls made with 3D printing, and fiery Madagascar cockroaches crawling on them. Everyone knows the expression about cockroaches in the head, which means that every person has their own oddities. I think this work perfectly illustrates it. Danial Yurkevich Researcher, Scientific and Exhibition Department, Timiryazev State Biological Museum

    In the adjacent terrarium, an Indian tiger tarantula is spinning its web. Thanks to it, the plastic sculpture with silicone elements dripping down, as if growing from underground, looks quite alien – and therefore attractive.

    “It’s a smooth transition from something anthropogenic, created by man, to something more natural, created by wild nature,” added Danial Yurkevich. “We’re interested in what it will look like when there are even more webs.”

    A certain science fiction plot unfolds in the terrarium with trilobite beetles. They boldly explore a 3D-printed spaceship and seem to be studying mini-astronauts who crashed on an alien planet. “The beetles look like huge monsters compared to the little people, but in fact they are extremely peaceful creatures and do not pose any danger to us,” emphasized Danial Yurkevich.

    Another story about a spaceship crash is embodied with the help of other insects — the spectacular Congolese bordered bronze beetles. Here Dmitry Kawarga decided to add a bit of drama and left one of the mini-astronauts hanging on parachute straps. Initially, the ship was supposed to stand on the ground, but then the artist included wooden elements in the installation, which the ship got caught on. The insects loved both wood and plastic equally.

    Another terrarium is inhabited by Indonesian stick insects. In combination with the elongated sculptures they share, the insects do not seem to be alive, they are easily mistaken for branches. Thus, they become one with the structure, which looks like a bizarre mechanism: it is made entirely of wood, but the paint in some places turns it into metal.

    Plants, sculptures, interactive

    In addition to terrariums, the exhibition also features larger exhibits — biomorphic sculptures. They could easily decorate a post-apocalyptic world: destroyed transport, disjointed metal structures.

    They are installed surrounded by exotic plants, of which there are more than a thousand. They were provided not only by the Timiryazev State Biological Museum, but also by its friends — the Tsitsin State Biological Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Guests can see aglaonemas, cycads, philodendrons, dracaenas and much more.

    The exhibition is complemented by a spatial sound composition by Oleg Makarov. “Soundflowers” is a sound abstraction inspired by the processes of flowering – from buds to fruit ovaries. Time flows much faster in sound flowers than in biological ones: flowering can take place in just a few seconds. Such speed gives listeners the opportunity to hear dozens of different soundflowers during their visit.

    The program also includes film screenings, lectures, and family master classes, where anyone can learn, for example, how to cook “soil porridge.”

    Our scientific programs are the legacy of the museum’s historical traditions, rethought in line with modern trends. We open the way for visitors to new knowledge and ideas about life and nature. Alexandra Belyaeva, Head of Public Relations, K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum

    The exhibition “Morphogenesis. Third Nature” is temporary and will run until November 2025. After that, the pavilion will undergo a major re-exposition, which will result in a permanent exhibition opening here.

    Other sites

    During the year, four more biocluster sites will be created at VDNKh. Its center will be pavilion No. 312 — all aspects of biology will be discussed here. It is currently in the process of development.

    Pavilion No. 28 “Beekeeping” will be dedicated to the life of insects. The country’s first entomological laboratory will be open here – guests will be able to test all the knowledge they have acquired in practice: the latest equipment will be available to them for this purpose. In Pavilion No. 17, the “World of Dinosaurs” will be recreated – for those interested in prehistoric lizards and the natural landscapes of the Mesozoic era.

    In addition, pavilion No. 31 “Geology” will also become part of the biocluster. In 2022, the exhibition “12 Signs of Life” opened there, which began the development of the museum’s new strategy.

    Online tour of pavilion No. 31 “Geology” at VDNKhFor Environmental Education Day: Where at VDNKh you can get to know the natural world

    “By creating a biocluster, we set you the task of not only opening a new pavilion or exhibition, but also allowing you to look at modern biology from a different perspective. In each pavilion, visitors will be able to see a modern scientific and educational exhibition dedicated to a specific section of biology. For each point of the biocluster, we have prepared unique programs and excursions,” emphasized Alexandra Belyaeva.

    An audio guide and a mobile application are also being developed specifically for the biocluster – with their help, guests will find it easier to navigate and gain new knowledge.

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

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Israeli settlers beat to death 2 Palestinians in latest lynchings

    BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin in occupied West Bank

    Two young Palestinians were beaten to death on their land by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Friday.

    A funeral was held on Sunday for Sayfollah “Saif” Mussalet, 20, and Muhammad Shalabi, 23, who were brutally killed by a large group of settlers in an attack that left more than 30 other Palestinians injured.

    Mussalet died from his wounds as settlers attacked medical responders, and Shalabi’s body was recovered later that evening, having reportedly bled to death from a gunshot wound while ambulances and rescuers were blocked by Israeli military.

    Settlers continued to roam the Palestinian farmland freely for hours.

    Both young men were from the neighbouring Mazra’a Sharqiya village, and Saif was an American citizen visiting loved ones and friends over summer. His family released a statement calling his death an “unimaginable nightmare and an injustice that no family should ever have to face”.

    They said he was a “beloved member of his community . . . a brother and a son [and] a kind, hard-working, and deeply-respected young man.”

    Saif built a widely-loved business in Tampa, Florida, and was known for his generosity, ambition, and connection to his Palestinian heritage.

    Following news of his death an overwhelming number of locals gathered at his store to share their grief and anger.

    Frequent atrocities
    Such lynchings have become a frequent atrocity across the West Bank, as settler gangs are repeatedly emboldened by the Israeli government, police, and military who protect and often facilitate violence against Palestinian communities.

    Two settlers were reportedly detained following the attacks, but released again within hours.

    Between 2005-2020, 91 percent of Palestinian cases filed with police were closed without indictment, according to the Israeli human rights organisation B’tselem, and settlers undergo trial with full legal rights and higher lenience in Israeli civil courts.

    By contrast, Palestinians are tried in Israeli military courts, established in violation of the fourth Geneva Convention and largely considered corrupt for maintaining a 95 percent conviction rate (Military Court Watch).

    Additionally, more than 3600 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli captivity without charge or trial, with all detainees facing an increase in documented physical, psychological, and sexual abuse — including children.

    A funeral was held for the young men on Sunday in Mazra’a Sharqiya village, with thousands in attendance. The killings continue a systemic pattern which alongside military incursions, has seen 153 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since the beginning of 2025 (OCHA).

    UN resolution
    A UN resolution last September reaffirmed the illegality of Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories, demanding a total and unconditional withdrawal within a year.

    Ten months on, settler attacks have escalated in frequency and severity, settlement expansion has rapidly increased, and numerous Palestinian villages have been forcibly displaced after months of sustained violence.

    Communities across the West Bank are facing erasure, and as the death toll climbs pressure continues to grow for the New Zealand government to enforce stronger political sanctions, including the entire opposition uniting behind the Green Party’s Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Sanctions Bill.

    Cole Martin is an independent New Zealand photojournalist based in the Middle East and a contributor to Asia Pacific Report.

    Mourners pay their respects to the two young Palestinians killed by illegal settlers. Image: Cole Martin

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Secondary legislation access to be improved

    Source: New Zealand Government

    A bill to make it easier to find and comply with the law and to digitise government services by improving access to secondary legislation has passed its first reading, Attorney-General Judith Collins says.

    “Secondary legislation includes regulations and many types of orders, rules, exemptions, bylaws, notices and instruments with many different names,” Ms Collins says.

    “The Legislation Amendment Bill promotes high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use and understand.

    “Currently most secondary legislation is drafted and published by agencies and is difficult to access. In fact, no one knows how much there is, with estimates ranging from 7500-10,000 published by about 100 government and non-government agencies, plus every local authority.

    “Some is published on the agency’s website, some is published in the New Zealand Gazette or in newspapers or, sometimes, it appears to not be publicly available at all.

    “These variable publication arrangements undermine the rule of law, increase compliance costs, hamper digital government and impair scrutiny of delegated law-making powers.”

    “The bill will standardise publication practices, making it a requirement that secondary legislation drafted by agencies is published on the agency website or another approved internet site.”

    Alongside the Bill, the Parliamentary Counsel Office is redeveloping the official New Zealand legislation website using data collection technology to find, index and link agency-published secondary legislation and make it searchable from the website.

    A public demo of the new legislation website is available for users to test and already includes a lot of agency-published secondary legislation. 

    “This will turn the website into a one-stop shop for legislation matters,” Ms Collins says.

    “My vision is that the public will soon only need to visit one website to find all New Zealand legislation and related information.”

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  • Venus Williams makes winning return after 16-month layoff

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    enus Williams enjoyed a winning return to tennis after more than a year away from the game as the 45-year-old American teamed up with compatriot Hailey Baptiste to win their round of 16 women’s doubles tie at the Washington Open on Monday.

    The seven-times Grand Slam singles champion had not played a competitive match in 16 months, with her last appearance on the WTA Tour coming at the Miami Open in March last year.

    Williams and Baptiste beat Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals in Washington, and the former world number one said if felt “inspiring” to be back on court.

    “It wasn’t easy for us but we brought it together quickly as a team. I love this game and still hitting it big,” Williams told Sky Sports.

    Williams enjoyed playing with 23-year-old Baptiste so much she joked that she should have teamed up with her years ago instead of playing with her younger sister Serena, who she won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with.

    “I could see that we were going to be a good team. We just should have started playing earlier, years ago, right?” she said. “I think Serena was just in the way.”

    (Reuters)

  • Alcaraz joins list of marquee withdrawals from Canadian Open

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    orld number two Carlos Alcaraz has joined the list of big names skipping next week’s Canadian Open in Toronto with the Spaniard saying he needs to focus on recovering from muscle issues after losing to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final.

    The 22-year-old won the Italian Open, French Open and Queen’s Club titles before Sinner brought his 24-match winning streak to a halt at the All England Club earlier this month.

    “After many consecutive weeks of competition without rest, I will not be able to play in Toronto this year,” the five-times Grand Slam champion wrote on social media on Monday.

    “I have small muscle issues and need to recover physically and mentally for what comes next. To the tournament and my fans in Canada I am very sorry, I will see you next year.”

    The U.S. Open tune-up event will now be without four of the world’s top six men’s players after Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper also opted out.

    World number one Sinner said he needed to prioritise his health, number five Draper is out with an arm injury and number six Djokovic is dealing with a groin problem that he sustained during his run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

    The Canadian Open starts on Sunday and runs until August 7.

    The U.S. Open begins on August 24.

    (Reuters)

     

  • Liam Dawson back in England team after eight-year absence for fourth test vs India

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    ngland’s Liam Dawson has been named in the team to play India in the fourth test of the series at Old Trafford, England’s cricket board (ECB) announced on Monday, marking the spinner’s first test appearance in eight years.

    The 35-year-old Hampshire left-armer, who replaces the injured Shoaib Bashir, is the only change to the team for the fourth test which begins on Wednesday. Dawson has not played a test match since earning his third test cap in July 2017.

    Dawson, an unused member of the 2019 World Cup winning squad, did feature in the Twenty20 series against West Indies in June.

    Bashir suffered a fracture to his finger during the third test at Lord’s, which England won by 22 runs to take a 2-1 lead, leaving them one victory away from clinching their first five-match series win since 2018.

    England team:

    Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.

    (Reuters)

  • PM Modi wishes good health to Jagdeep Dhankhar

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Jagdeep Dhankhar good health following his resignation as the Vice President of India.

    In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has got many opportunities to serve our country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. Wishing him good health.

    On Monday, Vice President Dhankhar resigned from the office, citing health concerns and medical advice.

    In his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately.”

    The 72-year-old, who also served as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, expressed gratitude to the President for her “unwavering support” and the “wonderfully harmonious working relationship” they shared during his tenure.

    Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers, Dhankhar said, “Prime Minister’s cooperation and support have been invaluable, and I have learned much during my time in office.”

    He also acknowledged the trust and warmth extended by Members of Parliament, calling it a “cherished memory.”

    Reflecting on his time in office, Dhankhar said it had been a privilege to witness India’s economic growth and transformation. “Serving in this transformative era of our nation’s history has been a true honour,” he noted. “As I leave this esteemed office, I am filled with pride in Bharat’s global rise and phenomenal achievements and hold unwavering confidence in her brilliant future.”

    Dhankhar’s resignation came on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hong Kong Customs seized suspected cannabis buds worth about $2.5 million at airport (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Hong Kong Customs today (July 22) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 12 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $2.5 million.

    A male passenger, aged 39, arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds inside his check-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.

    The arrested person has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and will appear at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (July 23).

    Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

    Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

    Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

    Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: New tax portals launched

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) today launched three new tax portals under eTAX – Individual Tax Portal, Business Tax Portal and Tax Representative Portal – to provide electronic tax services to individuals, businesses, and tax service agents respectively, enabling them to handle tax matters conveniently and efficiently.

     

    The Individual Tax Portal offers a centralised platform for individual users to manage their personal tax matters, providing functions such as tax return filing, personal particulars updates and viewing of tax positions. They may also use the portal on their mobile devices via the “eTAX” app, also launched today by the IRD.

     

    The Business Tax Portal is specifically designed for businesses to handle tax matters and compliance obligations electronically, including tax return filing and business registration.

     

    As for the Tax Representative Portal, it caters to tax service agents (tax representatives, company secretaries and other tax service providers) to facilitate the management of their clients’ tax matters, including tax return filing and compliance tracking.

     

    The IRD explained that profiles of existing eTAX users have been migrated to the Individual Tax Portal, and they can use their registered information to log in to the portal.

     

    The department encourages businesses and service agents to open an eTAX account as early as possible to handle tax matters electronically via the other two portals in a safe, convenient and environmentally friendly way.

     

    Click here for more details.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bispecific Antibodies Market Set to Surge to $163.15 Billion by 2032, Driven by a Robust 40.1% CAGR | Roche, Amgen, and Johnson & Johnson at the Forefront: AnalystView Market Insights

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Francisco, USA, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global bispecific antibodies market is witnessing a transformative surge, projected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.10%, reaching a valuation of approximately USD 163,149.35 million by 2032. This extraordinary growth is propelled by the increasing adoption of bispecific antibody therapies in oncology and immunology, groundbreaking clinical outcomes, and robust R&D investments aimed at next-generation biologics.

    Bispecific antibodies are bioengineered molecules designed to simultaneously recognize and bind to two different antigens or epitopes. Unlike monoclonal antibodies that target a single antigen, bispecific antibodies can link a disease-related antigen (such as one found on cancer cells) to another molecule—often a T-cell—thus redirecting immune cells to attack malignant tissues with heightened precision. This dual-binding capability is unlocking new therapeutic possibilities in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases. As of 2024, over 300 bispecific antibodies are in global clinical development, with 14 already approved by the U.S. FDA, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth and clinical validation.

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    Global Bispecific Antibodies Market Key Players- Detailed Competitive Insights

    • Amgen
    • Genentech
    • Akeso, Inc.
    • Taisho Pharmaceutical
    • Janssen
    • Immunocore
    • Adimab, Innovent Biologics, Inc.
    • AstraZeneca
    • Affimed GmbH
    • Xencor
    • F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
    • Sanofi
    • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    • Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    • Eli Lilly
    • Mereo BioPharma Group plc
    • Merus
    • MacroGenics, Inc.
    • Sobi, TG Therapeutics Inc.
    • Genmab A/S
    • Alteogen
    • Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
    • Novartis AG
    • Astellas Pharma Inc.
    • Celgene Corporation
    • Others

    Market Drivers

    1. Increasing Cancer Prevalence Globally
    Cancer remains a global health crisis, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating around 19.3 million new cancer cases and nearly 10 million deaths in 2023 alone. Traditional therapies are often limited by poor specificity and severe side effects, which have shifted the focus toward more targeted modalities, such as bispecific antibodies. Their unique mechanism allows precise tumor targeting while preserving healthy tissues, making them a preferred choice for next-gen cancer therapies.

    2. Regulatory Approvals and Accelerated Development Pathways
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have actively supported innovative antibody therapeutics. Between 2022 and 2024, the FDA approved six bispecific antibodies, a testament to their growing clinical value. Regulatory agencies are also introducing expedited pathways for breakthrough therapies, speeding up market entry for promising candidates.

    3. Rising Investments in Immunotherapy and Biologics
    Governments and private players are significantly boosting funding for immunotherapy research. For instance, the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) allocated over USD 15 billion toward cancer research in 2023, a portion of which is directed toward the development of targeted therapies, including bispecific antibodies. This capital influx is catalyzing clinical trials, molecule discovery, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

    Market Challenges

    Despite the optimistic trajectory, the bispecific antibodies market faces notable challenges:

    • Complex Manufacturing: Producing bispecific antibodies involves intricate processes, such as protein folding and stability optimization, which increase production time and cost.
    • High Development Costs: The R&D cycle for bispecific therapies is long and resource-intensive, often requiring large-scale trials and advanced biotechnological platforms.
    • Immunogenicity Risks: Some bispecific formats can trigger unwanted immune responses, complicating their clinical profiles.

    Nonetheless, advances in antibody engineering, such as the development of Fc-engineered antibodies and T-cell engaging bispecifics (BiTEs), are helping overcome these limitations.

    Regional Insights

    North America is poised to maintain a dominant position in the global bispecific antibodies market. Its leadership is driven by:

    • A well-established biotech and pharma industry.
    • Substantial government and private R&D investments.
    • Early and streamlined regulatory approvals.

    In 2023 alone, the U.S. government dedicated nearly USD 7.9 billion toward cancer research, a portion of which supports novel antibody-based treatments. Moreover, the presence of major biopharmaceutical companies and academic research centers ensures rapid clinical development.

    Asia-Pacific, on the other hand, is anticipated to experience the fastest growth rate. Countries such as China, India, and South Korea are:

    • Increasing healthcare expenditures.
    • Encouraging local biotech innovation.
    • Expanding access to clinical trials and biologic therapies.

    China, for example, is investing heavily in biologics manufacturing capabilities and has introduced supportive regulations for fast-track drug approval, which will likely make the region a future hub for bispecific antibody development.

    TABLE OF CONTENT

    1. Bispecific Antibodies Market Overview
    1.1. Study Scope
    1.2. Market Estimation Years
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1. Market Snippet
    2.1.1. Bispecific Antibodies Market Snippet by Drug Type
    2.1.2. Bispecific Antibodies Market Snippet by Indication
    2.1.3. Bispecific Antibodies Market Snippet by Distribution Channel
    2.1.4. Bispecific Antibodies Market Snippet by Country
    2.1.5. Bispecific Antibodies Market Snippet by Region
    2.2. Competitive Insights
    3. Bispecific Antibodies Key Market Trends
    3.1. Bispecific Antibodies Market Drivers
    3.1.1. Impact Analysis of Market Drivers
    3.2. Bispecific Antibodies Market Restraints
    3.2.1. Impact Analysis of Market Restraints
    3.3. Bispecific Antibodies Market Opportunities
    3.4. Bispecific Antibodies Market Future Trends……

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    Market Segmentation by Indication

    The bispecific antibodies market is segmented by application into:

    • Cancer
    • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
    • Others

    Among these, the oncology segment is forecasted to command the largest share throughout the forecast period. As of March 2025, over 650 bispecific antibodies are in clinical development globally—nearly all focused on oncology applications, and nine of the 11 bispecifics approved since 2021 target cancer, representing over 80% of recent regulatory approvals.

    Competitive Landscape & Innovation Strategies

    The bispecific antibody space is rapidly evolving with heightened competition among biotech giants and emerging players. Leading companies are prioritizing:

    • Next-generation platforms for greater safety, flexibility, and efficacy.
    • Strategic collaborations and licensing deals to expand pipeline access.
    • Geographic expansion into emerging economies with rising healthcare demands.

    Biotech firms are utilizing AI-driven drug discovery, cell-line optimization, and novel bispecific formats (like dual-variable domain antibodies and knob-into-hole technologies) to advance their products. Some players are also entering into co-development agreements to reduce costs and accelerate regulatory milestones.

    Future Outlook

    The bispecific antibodies market is positioned at the forefront of immunotherapeutic innovation. With strong clinical potential, increasing funding, and a favorable regulatory climate, the sector is expected to witness substantial growth through 2032. As manufacturing bottlenecks are resolved and newer formats with improved safety emerge, bispecific antibodies will likely become standard components of combination therapies in oncology and immune-related disorders.

    In conclusion, the bispecific antibodies market offers immense opportunities for stakeholders across biotechnology, healthcare, and investment sectors. Its rapid evolution signals a paradigm shift in how complex diseases are treated, ushering in a new era of precision medicine.

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  • How did a Bangladesh air force fighter jet crash into a school campus?

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    At least 25 children were among the 27 people killed when a Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka on Monday.

    Here is a look at what happened.

    HOW DID THE CRASH OCCUR?

    The fighter aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m. (0706 GMT) from the air force base in Dhaka’s Kurmitola for a routine training mission, but experienced a mechanical failure soon after.

    The pilot attempted to divert the aircraft away from densely populated areas to minimize civilian casualties and damage, but his efforts were unsuccessful and the jet crashed into a building.

    WHERE DID THE PLANE GO DOWN?

    The two-storey building that the plane rammed into belonged to the Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Diabari area, located about 10 kilometres (six miles) from the air force base.

    Visuals from the scene showed the mangled remains of the aircraft dented into the side of the building, dismantling its iron grills and creating a gaping hole in the structure.

    HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE KILLED?

    The bodies of at least 27 people, including 25 children, a teacher, and the jet’s pilot, were pulled out from the debris.

    More than 100 children and 15 other people were also injured, of whom 78 are still admitted in hospitals with burn injuries.

    WHICH AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT?

    The jet was an F-7 fighter aircraft – the final and most advanced variant in China’s Chengdu J-7/F-7 aircraft family, according to Jane’s Information Group.

    Bangladesh had signed a contract in 2011 for 16 such planes, and deliveries were completed by 2013.

    HOW HAVE AUTHORITIES REACTED?

    The Bangladesh Air Force has formed a high-level investigation committee to probe the cause of the accident.

    Muhammad Yunus, the head of the country’s interim government, has also vowed to “take all necessary measures” to investigate its cause.

    In the meantime, the government says it is providing “all kinds of assistance” to those affected.

    (Reuters)

  • It was really possible with his vision: TVS MD on PM Modi’s idea of introducing motorcycle racing in Kutch

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    TVS Motor Company Managing Director Sudarshan Venu has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing a visionary boost to tourism in Gujarat’s Kutch region by encouraging the concept of motorcycle racing.

    According to Venu, the initiative helped transform the desert expanse into a magnet for motor enthusiasts and tourists alike.

    While sharing his experience with the ‘Modi Story’, Venu recalled a conversation he had with the Prime Minister that led to the bold idea of combining motorcycle sport with tourism in Kutch.

    “I was fortunate to talk to him a bit about what we are doing on racing. And he said you must develop tourism in India, and use these opportunities for that, and do something in Kutch during the Kutch festival. And we got hundreds of riders to ride there, to do stunt shows, to engage with the local community, but also to get riders from all parts to come there and see what Kutch is, a really beautiful place, and to expose everybody to that, and to further the brand of India in India and abroad,” Venu said.

    “It creates a sense of confidence, a sense of exploration, and a sense of fun, and this was really possible with PM Modi’s vision,” he added.

    Praising the Prime Minister’s wide-ranging influence on Indian industry, Venu added, “On the other hand, you also see him (addressing) tangible issues, how do we make in India, how do we design in India? How do MSMEs prosper? So at multiple levels, he is able to connect with people and give them ideas and inspire them to do better. That is really important. So I really cherish these ideas and try to implement them.”

    Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi met with Sudarshan Venu and Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company.

    During the meeting, they presented the Prime Minister with the TVSM x Rann Utsav 2025 Coffee Table Book, which showcases the beauty of Kutch and the synergy between motorsports and regional tourism.

    “Glad to have met Shri Venu Srinivasan Ji and Mr. Sudarshan Venu. I commend them for the effort to chronicle the beauty of Kutch and also encourage motorcyclists to go there,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X following the meeting.

    TVS’s motorcycle racing initiative in Kutch has now become a case study in how motorsports and festivals can come together to create lasting tourism value, all driven by the Prime Minister’s vision of showcasing India’s diverse landscapes and talent.

    (IANS)

  • MIL-Evening Report: Gaza: Empty rhetoric from New Zealand and other Western countries

    In a joint statement, more than two dozen Western countries, including New Zealand, have called for an immediate end to the war on Gaza. But the statement is merely empty rhetoric that declines to take any concrete action against Israel, and which Israel will duly ignore. 

    AGAINST THE CURRENT: By Steven Cowan

    The New Zealand government has joined 27 other countries calling for an “immediate end” to the war in Gaza. The joint statement says  “the suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths”.

    It goes on to say that the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food.

    But many of the countries that have signed this statement stand condemned for actively enabling Israel to pursue its genocidal assault on Gaza. Countries like Britain, Canada and Australia, continue to supply Israel with arms, have continued to trade with Israel, and have turned a blind eye to the atrocities and war crimes Israel continues to commit in Gaza.

    It’s more than ironic that while Western countries like Britain and New Zealand are calling for an end to the war in Gaza, they continue to be hostile toward the anti-war protest movements in their own countries.

    The British government recently classified the protest group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” group.

    In New Zealand, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, has denounced pro-Palestine protesters as “left wing fascists” and “communist, fascist and anti-democratic losers”. He has pushed back against the growing demands that the New Zealand government take direct action against Israel, including the cutting of all diplomatic ties.

    The New Zealand government, which contains a number of Zionists within its cabinet, including Act leader David Seymour and co-leader Brooke van Velden, will be more than comfortable with a statement that proposes to do nothing.

    ‘Statement lacks leadership’
    Its call for an end to the war is empty rhetoric, and which Israel will duly ignore — as it has ignored other calls for its genocidal war to end.  As Amnesty International has said, ‘the statement lacks any resolve, leadership, or action to help end the genocide in Gaza.’

    “This is cruelty – this is not a war,” says this young girl’s placard quoting the late Pope Francis in an Auckland march last Saturday . . . this featured in an earlier report. Image: Asia Pacific Report

    New Zealand has declined to join The Hague Group alliance of countries that recently met in Colombia.

    It announced six immediate steps it would be taking against Israel. But since The Hague Group has already been attacked by the United States, it’s never been likely that New Zealand would join it.

    The National-led coalition government has surrendered New Zealand’s independent foreign policy in favour of supporting the interests of a declining American Empire.

    Republished from Steven Cowan’s blog Against The Current with permission.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Three-month-long vocational trainings give Jonglei youth hope of brighter future

    Source: APO


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    Many young South Sudanese women and men are involuntarily idle and desperate for any opportunities to earn qualifications that may lead to gainful employment or enable them to start their own small businesses.

    In Akobo and Bor, in volatile Jonglei State, a significant number of them were given such chances, with the graduates of three-month-long vocational trainings in both towns determined to grab them with both hands.

    “Everyone should plant vegetables. If you do, you gain good health and a possibility to earn money without subjecting yourself to the risks of assaults we women run when we collect firewood,” says Rodah Nyathuok Lual in Akobo.

    There, more than 100 youth, with the majority being women, have learnt income-generating skills like farming, tailoring, hairdressing, marketing and financial management.

    The initiative, funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and implemented by the national non-governmental organization Community Initiative for Development, is timely as resources in Akobo, following the return of many previously conflict-displaced persons, have become scarcer than usual.

    “When we work, we become role models in our communities by promoting both development and peace. When everyone is busy, there is no time or room for conflict,” says Domach Makuach Mark, another proud owner of new and marketable skills who, like all graduates, was also given a starter kit and connected to banks and other lenders for possible investments.

    UN peacekeepers from South Korea have given 77 of Domach’s peers in Bor reason to be equally optimistic about their futures. In the state capital, they have learnt everything from wiring a building safely and repairing a leaking pipe to cultivating food and raising poultry.

    “From now on, I hope people will buy eggs and chickens from me,” says Akuoch Mary Atem as she details her plan to open a poultry farm to support herself and her family.

    More young, aspiring women and men in and around Bor are likely to benefit from similar opportunities in the future.

    “In cooperation with the government, we hope that we’ll be able to expand our vocational school,” says Colonel Kwon Byung Guk, Commander of the South Korean contingent, who also revealed that his government will provide five top students with full scholarships for advanced studies in the East Asian country.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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  • Heavy rain to lash Nilgiris, Coimbatore; Chennai to see dip in temperature

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Heavy rain is expected to lash the Nilgiris district and the Ghat areas of Coimbatore district, with the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) forecasting intense rainfall activity at isolated locations on Tuesday.

    The warning comes as Tamil Nadu continues to witness a change in weather patterns driven by an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.

    According to the RMC, the cyclonic circulation lies over south Odisha and extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level, tilting southeastward with height. This system, which initially stretched from south Odisha to north coastal Andhra Pradesh, is influencing widespread weather activity across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

    In Chennai, a dip in temperature was recorded after widespread drizzle and overcast skies on Monday.

    Nungambakkam recorded a maximum temperature of 31.3 degrees Celsius, marking a departure of 4.2 degrees from the normal, while Meenambakkam recorded 31.7 degrees, with a deviation of 3.9 degrees from the usual maximum.

    The weather department has predicted partly cloudy skies for Chennai on Tuesday, with light showers likely in some parts of the city and suburbs.

    Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected at a few places across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with wind speeds reaching 40–50 kmph in some areas.

    The forecast indicates that light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry till July 27.

    The temperature in Chennai is expected to remain between 32-35 degrees Celsius during the day and around 26-28 degrees Celsius at night for the next five days.

    Thanjavur recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 38 degrees Celsius on Monday, while Karur Paramathi reported the lowest minimum temperature at 21 degrees Celsius among the plains. Meanwhile, Chennai has received 19.8 cm of rainfall from June 1 to July 21 this year — significantly higher than the normal average of 13.17 cm for the same period, according to RMC data.

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Banking: Secretary General of ASEAN Meets with First Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management of the Kingdom of Cambodia

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning met with H.E. Kitte Sangahak Bandith Kun Kim, Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions, First Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Chair of ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management (AMMDM) 2025, in Phnom Penh, prior to the Opening Ceremony for the ASEAN Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise 2025 (ARDEX-25). During the meeting, SG Dr. Kao congratulated Cambodia for hosting the ARDEX-25 and reiterated ASEAN Secretariat’s support for Cambodia’s Chairmanship for the AMMDM and the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) to be held later this year in Phnom Penh.

     
    The post Secretary General of ASEAN Meets with First Vice President of the National Committee for Disaster Management of the Kingdom of Cambodia appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 28 countries condemn Israel over ‘civilian suffering in Gaza’

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    LONDON, July 22 (Xinhua) — Twenty-eight countries and the European Union’s Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management issued a joint statement on Monday condemning Israel for the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

    “The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. We condemn the crumbs that are being sent as aid and the inhumane killing of civilians,” the statement said. “It is appalling that more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while asking for aid,” the document noted.

    “The Israeli government’s refusal to provide essential humanitarian assistance to civilians is unacceptable. Israel must uphold its obligations under international humanitarian law,” the statement added, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza.

    The parties also called on the Israeli government “to immediately lift restrictions on aid and urgently allow the UN and humanitarian NGOs to carry out their life-saving work safely and effectively.”

    Signed by the foreign ministers of Britain, France, Italy, Canada, Japan and other Western countries, the statement also opposes any attempts to change the territorial or demographic status of the occupied Palestinian territories.

    In response, the Israeli Foreign Ministry dismissed the statement as “out of touch with reality” and accused Hamas of being “the only party responsible for the lack of an agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire.” –0–

    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-Evening Report: COVID, flu, RSV: how these common viruses are tracking this winter – and how to protect yourself

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of South Australia

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    Winter is here, and with it come higher rates of respiratory illnesses. If you’ve been struck down recently with a sore throat, runny nose and a cough, or perhaps even a fever, you’re not alone.

    Last week, non-urgent surgeries were paused in several Queensland hospitals due to a surge of influenza and COVID cases filling up hospital beds.

    Meanwhile, more than 200 aged care facilities around Australia are reportedly facing COVID outbreaks.

    So, just how bad are respiratory infections this year, and which viruses are causing the biggest problems?

    COVID

    Until May, COVID case numbers were about half last year’s level, but June’s 32,348 notifications are closing the gap (compared with 45,634 in June 2024). That said, we know far fewer people test now than they did earlier in the pandemic, so these numbers are likely to be an underestimate.

    According to the latest Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report, Australia now appears to be emerging from a winter wave of COVID cases driven largely by the NB.1.8.1 subvariant, known as “Nimbus”.

    Besides classic cold-like symptoms, this Omicron offshoot can reportedly cause particularly painful sore throats as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and diarrhoea.

    While some people who catch COVID have no symptoms or just mild ones, for many people the virus can be serious. Older adults and those with chronic health issues remain at greatest risk of experiencing severe illness and dying from COVID.

    Some 138 aged care residents have died from COVID since the beginning of June.

    The COVID booster currently available is based on the JN.1 subvariant. Nimbus is a direct descendant of JN.1 – as is another subvariant in circulation, XFG or “Stratus” – which means the vaccine should remain effective against current variants.

    Free boosters are available to most people annually, while those aged 75 and older are advised to get one every six months.

    Vaccination, as well as early treatment with antivirals, lowers the risk of severe illness and long COVID. People aged 70 and older, as well as younger people with certain risk factors, are eligible for antivirals if they test positive.

    Influenza

    The 2025 flu season has been unusually severe. From January to May, total case numbers were 30% higher than last year, increasing pressure on health systems.

    More recent case numbers seem to be trending lower than 2024, however we don’t appear to have reached the peak yet.

    Flu symptoms are generally more severe than the common cold and may include high fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat and a runny or blocked nose.

    Most people recover in under a week, but the flu can be more severe (and even fatal) in groups including older people, young children and pregnant women.

    An annual vaccination is available for free to children aged 6 months to 4 years, pregnant women, those aged 65+, and other higher-risk groups.

    Queensland and Western Australia provide a free flu vaccine for all people aged 6 months and older, but in other states and territories, people not eligible for a free vaccine can pay (usually A$30 or less) to receive one.

    RSV

    The third significant respiratory virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), only became a notifiable disease in 2021 (before this doctors didn’t need to record infections, meaning data is sparse).

    Last year saw Australia’s highest case numbers since RSV reporting began. By May, cases in 2025 were lower than 2024, but by June, they had caught up: 27,243 cases this June versus 26,596 in June 2024. However it looks as though we may have just passed the peak.

    RSV’s symptoms are usually mild and cold-like, but it can cause serious illness such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Infants, older people, and people with chronic health conditions are among those at highest risk. In young children, RSV is a leading cause of hospitalisation.

    A free vaccine is now available for pregnant women, protecting infants for up to six months. A monoclonal antibody (different to a vaccine but also given as an injection) is also available for at-risk children up to age two, especially if their mothers didn’t receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy.

    For older adults, two RSV vaccines (Arexvy and Abrysvo) are available, with a single dose recommended for everyone aged 75+, those over 60 at higher risk due to medical conditions, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60+.

    Unfortunately, these are not currently subsidised and cost about $300. Protection lasts at least three years.

    The common cold

    While viruses including COVID, RSV and influenza dominate headlines, we often overlook one of the most widespread – the common cold.

    The common cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses – mainly rhinoviruses but also some coronaviruses, adenoviruses and enteroviruses.

    Typical symptoms include a runny or blocked nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, headache, tiredness and sometimes a mild fever.

    Children get about 6–8 colds per year while adults average 2–4, and symptoms usually resolve in a week. Most recover with rest, fluids, and possibly over-the-counter medications.

    Because so many different viruses cause the common cold, and because these constantly mutate, developing a vaccine has been extremely challenging. Researchers continue to explore solutions, but a universal cold vaccine remains elusive.

    How do I protect myself and others?

    The precautions we learned during the COVID pandemic remain valid. These are all airborne viruses which can be spread by coughing, sneezing and touching contaminated surfaces.

    Practise good hygiene, teach children proper cough etiquette, wear a high-quality mask if you’re at high risk, and stay home to rest if unwell.

    You can now buy rapid antigen tests (called panel tests) that test for influenza (A or B), COVID and RSV. So, if you’re unwell with a respiratory infection, consider testing yourself at home.

    While many winter lurgies can be trivial, this is not always the case. We can all do our bit to reduce the impact.

    Adrian Esterman receives funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.

    – ref. COVID, flu, RSV: how these common viruses are tracking this winter – and how to protect yourself – https://theconversation.com/covid-flu-rsv-how-these-common-viruses-are-tracking-this-winter-and-how-to-protect-yourself-261383

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  • UAE Introduces Sugar-Based Tax on Sweetened Beverages to Promote Healthier Choices

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to implement a paradigm shift in its policy regarding excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January 2026, announced the Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) .The new rule will shift from a flat 50% tax rate to a tiered volumetric model, where the tax per liter is directly linked to the sugar content per 100ml of a beverage. This move aims to reduce sugar consumption, promote healthier dietary habits, and combat lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

    Under the current system, introduced in 2017 and expanded in 2019, all sweetened beverages—including carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and products with added sugars or sweeteners, are subject to a uniform 50% excise tax. The new tiered system will impose higher taxes on beverages with greater sugar content, incentivizing manufacturers to reformulate their products to lower sugar levels. “The updated mechanism encourages manufacturers to reduce added sugars and empowers consumers to make more informed dietary choices,” the Ministry of Finance stated.

    Health experts have praised the initiative as a significant step toward addressing public health challenges in the UAE, where the prevalence of diabetes among adults is approximately 20.7%, according to 2024 statistics from the International Diabetes Federation. This policy is commendable in the fight against obesity, metabolic syndrome, and Type 2 diabetes.”The policy aligns with the UAE’s broader health strategy and sustainable development goals, developed in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention.The UAE’s innovative approach to taxing sweetened beverages based on sugar content positions the country as a leader in using fiscal policy to drive public health outcomes, with potential ripple effects across the region.

     

  • Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in J&K’s Rajouri; schools closed

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A flood-like situation has developed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers swelled significantly due to incessant rainfall, officials said on Tuesday.

    As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for the day.

    Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life, particularly in several low-lying areas. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far.

    In response to the weather-induced challenges, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified road construction activities in the hilly Pir Panjal region of Rajouri to enhance connectivity and address waterlogging issues in towns such as Kotranka, Samote, and Budhal.

    “Wherever waterlogging is an issue, especially in market areas, we are constructing concrete pavements,” said Sanjay Sharma, a BRO engineer. “Drains in these markets often clog, causing water to overflow onto roads. We have now covered those areas with concrete pavements and are also repairing damaged road sections,” he added.

    Sharma noted that the initiative is aimed at ensuring smoother travel, reducing disruptions, and improving road safety. Regular maintenance work is ongoing to sustain the improvements.

    (ANI)

     

  • Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in J&K’s Rajouri; schools closed

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A flood-like situation has developed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers swelled significantly due to incessant rainfall, officials said on Tuesday.

    As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for the day.

    Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life, particularly in several low-lying areas. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far.

    In response to the weather-induced challenges, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified road construction activities in the hilly Pir Panjal region of Rajouri to enhance connectivity and address waterlogging issues in towns such as Kotranka, Samote, and Budhal.

    “Wherever waterlogging is an issue, especially in market areas, we are constructing concrete pavements,” said Sanjay Sharma, a BRO engineer. “Drains in these markets often clog, causing water to overflow onto roads. We have now covered those areas with concrete pavements and are also repairing damaged road sections,” he added.

    Sharma noted that the initiative is aimed at ensuring smoother travel, reducing disruptions, and improving road safety. Regular maintenance work is ongoing to sustain the improvements.

    (ANI)

     

  • Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in J&K’s Rajouri; schools closed

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A flood-like situation has developed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after the Dharhali and Saktoh rivers swelled significantly due to incessant rainfall, officials said on Tuesday.

    As a precautionary measure, the Rajouri District Administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district for the day.

    Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and disrupted daily life, particularly in several low-lying areas. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far.

    In response to the weather-induced challenges, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified road construction activities in the hilly Pir Panjal region of Rajouri to enhance connectivity and address waterlogging issues in towns such as Kotranka, Samote, and Budhal.

    “Wherever waterlogging is an issue, especially in market areas, we are constructing concrete pavements,” said Sanjay Sharma, a BRO engineer. “Drains in these markets often clog, causing water to overflow onto roads. We have now covered those areas with concrete pavements and are also repairing damaged road sections,” he added.

    Sharma noted that the initiative is aimed at ensuring smoother travel, reducing disruptions, and improving road safety. Regular maintenance work is ongoing to sustain the improvements.

    (ANI)

     

  • Parliament passes ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’ to modernize maritime law in India

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a landmark development for India’s maritime sector, Parliament on Monday passed the Bills of Lading, 2025, replacing the 169-year-old colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856. The Rajya Sabha cleared the bill on the first day of the Monsoon Session, following its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha in March 2025. The bill now awaits Presidential assent before becoming law.

    Tabled by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the bill marks a significant step in India’s efforts to overhaul outdated legal frameworks and align them with contemporary global standards. Once enacted, the legislation will simplify maritime shipping documentation in India, making it more transparent, efficient, and in tune with international trade practices.

    Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Minister Sonowal emphasized that the reform is part of the government’s broader mission to build a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “This vision is not merely aspirational; it is a call to action, urging us to align our efforts and aspirations with the promise of a new and prosperous Bharat,” he said.

    The Bills of Lading, 2025 introduces modern, business-friendly terminology and streamlines the rights and obligations of carriers, shippers, and lawful holders. It aims to reduce ambiguity in shipping documentation, minimize litigation risks, and strengthen India’s position in global trade by adopting internationally recognized norms.

    The new legislation also features simplified legal language and restructures complex provisions. It includes an enabling clause empowering the Central Government to issue directives for effective implementation. A standard repeal and saving clause ensures that all past actions under the old Act remain valid, maintaining legal continuity.

    Minister Sonowal described the passage of the bill as a decisive move away from colonial legacies and toward a legal system that reflects India’s constitutional values and current economic aspirations. “As we reflect on the 76th year since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, it is the perfect moment to cast aside the remnants of colonial and pre-constitutional legacies that hinder our progress,” he said.

  • Parliament passes ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’ to modernize maritime law in India

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a landmark development for India’s maritime sector, Parliament on Monday passed the Bills of Lading, 2025, replacing the 169-year-old colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856. The Rajya Sabha cleared the bill on the first day of the Monsoon Session, following its earlier passage in the Lok Sabha in March 2025. The bill now awaits Presidential assent before becoming law.

    Tabled by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the bill marks a significant step in India’s efforts to overhaul outdated legal frameworks and align them with contemporary global standards. Once enacted, the legislation will simplify maritime shipping documentation in India, making it more transparent, efficient, and in tune with international trade practices.

    Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Minister Sonowal emphasized that the reform is part of the government’s broader mission to build a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “This vision is not merely aspirational; it is a call to action, urging us to align our efforts and aspirations with the promise of a new and prosperous Bharat,” he said.

    The Bills of Lading, 2025 introduces modern, business-friendly terminology and streamlines the rights and obligations of carriers, shippers, and lawful holders. It aims to reduce ambiguity in shipping documentation, minimize litigation risks, and strengthen India’s position in global trade by adopting internationally recognized norms.

    The new legislation also features simplified legal language and restructures complex provisions. It includes an enabling clause empowering the Central Government to issue directives for effective implementation. A standard repeal and saving clause ensures that all past actions under the old Act remain valid, maintaining legal continuity.

    Minister Sonowal described the passage of the bill as a decisive move away from colonial legacies and toward a legal system that reflects India’s constitutional values and current economic aspirations. “As we reflect on the 76th year since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, it is the perfect moment to cast aside the remnants of colonial and pre-constitutional legacies that hinder our progress,” he said.

  • MIL-OSI: NBPE – Net Asset Value(s)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY, DENMARK, JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, OR TO ANY NATIONAL OF SUCH JURISDICTIONS

    NBPE Announces June Monthly NAV Estimate

    St, Peter Port, Guernsey, 22 July 2025

    NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE), the $1.2bn1, FTSE 250, listed private equity investment company managed by Neuberger Berman, today announces its 30 June 2025 monthly NAV estimate.

    NAV Highlights (30 June 2025)

    • NAV per share was $27.42 (£20.01), a total return of 0.5% in the month
    • Total realisations of $68 million and $8 million of follow-on investments in the first half of 2025
    • $284 million of available liquidity at 30 June 2025
    • ~51k shares repurchased (~$1 million) during June 2025 at a weighted average discount of 30% which was accretive to NAV by ~$0.01 per share. Year-to-date, NBPE has repurchased ~759k shares (~$15 million) at a weighted average discount of 29% which was accretive to NAV by ~$0.11 per share
    As of 30 June 2025 Year to Date One Year 3 years 5 years 10 years
    NAV TR (USD)*
    Annualised    		 1.3% 3.6% 5.8%
    1.9%    		 76.1%
    12.0%    		 158.3%
    10.0%
    MSCI World TR (USD)*
    Annualised    		 9.3% 16.8% 68.0%
    18.9%    		 101.9%
    15.1%    		 189.9%
    11.2%
               
    Share price TR (GBP)*
    Annualised    		 (7.6%) (6.9%) 10.4%
    3.3%    		 91.6%
    13.9%    		 185.1%
    11.0%
    FTSE All-Share TR (GBP)*
    Annualised    		 9.1% 11.2% 35.5%
    10.7%    		 67.3%
    10.8%    		 92.7%
    6.8%

    * All NBPE performance figures assume re-investment of dividends on the ex-dividend date and reflect cumulative returns over the relevant time periods shown. Three-year, five-year and ten-year annualised returns are presented for USD NAV, MSCI World (USD), GBP Share Price and FTSE All-Share (GBP) Total Returns.

    Portfolio Update to 30 June 2025

    NAV performance during the month driven by:

    • 0.7% NAV increase ($9 million) from changes in FX rates
    • 0.1% NAV increase ($1 million) attributable to changes in prices of quoted holdings (which now constitute 6% of portfolio fair value)
    • Immaterial impact on NAV from additional private valuation information received during the month
    • 0.2% NAV decrease ($3 million) attributable to expense accruals

    $68 million of realisations in the first half of 2025

    • Of the $68 million received during the first half, over three-quarters of the proceeds are from full and partial sales / exits of private holdings; remaining realisations consisted of proceeds from the sales of quoted holdings and other partial realisations

    $284 million of total liquidity at 30 June 2025

    • $74 million of cash and liquid investments with $210 million of undrawn credit line available

    2025 Share Buybacks

    • ~51k shares repurchased in June 2025 at a weighted average discount of 30%; buybacks were accretive to NAV by ~$0.01 per share
    • Year-to-date, NBPE has repurchased ~759k shares at a weighted average discount of 29% which were accretive to NAV by ~$0.11 per share

    Portfolio Valuation

    The fair value of NBPE’s portfolio as of 30 June 2025 was based on the following information:

    • 6% of the portfolio was valued as of 30 June 2025
      • 6% in public securities
    • 94% of the portfolio was valued as of 31 March 2025
      • 94% in private direct investments

    For further information, please contact:

    NBPE Investor Relations        +44 (0) 20 3214 9002
    Luke Mason        NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com  

    Kaso Legg Communications        +44 (0)20 3882 6644

    Charles Gorman        nbpe@kl-communications.com
    Luke Dampier
    Charlotte Francis

    Supplementary Information (as at 30 June 2025)

    Company Name Vintage Lead Sponsor Sector Fair Value ($m) % of FV
    Action 2020 3i Consumer 86.6 6.9%
    Osaic 2019 Reverence Capital Financial Services 63.4 5.0%
    Solenis 2021 Platinum Equity Industrials 59.8 4.7%
    BeyondTrust 2018 Francisco Partners Technology / IT 47.7 3.8%
    Monroe Engineering 2021 AEA Investors Industrials 44.7 3.5%
    Business Services Company* 2017 Not Disclosed Business Services 40.2 3.2%
    Branded Cities Network 2017 Shamrock Capital Communications / Media 37.3 3.0%
    True Potential 2022 Cinven Financial Services 35.6 2.8%
    Mariner 2024 Leonard Green & Partners Financial Services 33.7 2.7%
    FDH Aero 2024 Audax Group Industrials 32.9 2.6%
    Marquee Brands 2014 Neuberger Berman Consumer 31.6 2.5%
    GFL (NYSE: GFL) 2018 BC Partners Business Services 30.5 2.4%
    Auctane 2021 Thoma Bravo Technology / IT 29.1 2.3%
    Fortna 2017 THL Industrials 28.7 2.3%
    Staples 2017 Sycamore Partners Business Services 27.7 2.2%
    Viant 2018 JLL Partners Healthcare 27.3 2.2%
    Engineering 2020 NB Renaissance / Bain Capital Technology / IT 27.2 2.2%
    Stubhub 2020 Neuberger Berman Consumer 26.4 2.1%
    Agiliti 2019 THL Healthcare 25.3 2.0%
    Kroll 2020 Further Global / Stone Point Financial Services 25.0 2.0%
    Benecon 2024 TA Associates Healthcare 24.7 2.0%
    Solace Systems 2016 Bridge Growth Partners Technology / IT 24.6 1.9%
    Excelitas 2022 AEA Investors Industrials 24.1 1.9%
    Exact 2019 KKR Technology / IT 24.0 1.9%
    Constellation Automotive 2019 TDR Capital Business Services 21.4 1.7%
    CH Guenther 2021 Pritzker Private Capital Consumer 21.2 1.7%
    Tendam 2017 PAI Consumer 20.0 1.6%
    Addison Group 2021 Trilantic Capital Partners Business Services 19.9 1.6%
    Bylight 2017 Sagewind Partners Technology / IT 19.9 1.6%
    Real Page 2021 Thoma Bravo Technology / IT 18.8 1.5%
    Total Top 30 Investments                              $979.2 77.5%

    *Undisclosed company due to confidentiality provisions.

    Geography % of Portfolio
    North America 76%
    Europe 23%
    Asia / Rest of World 1%
    Total Portfolio 100%
       
    Industry % of Portfolio
    Tech, Media & Telecom 23%
    Consumer / E-commerce 22%
    Industrials / Industrial Technology 17%
    Financial Services 14%
    Business Services 11%
    Healthcare 8%
    Other 3%
    Energy 1%
    Total Portfolio 100%
       
    Vintage Year % of Portfolio
    2016 & Earlier 10%
    2017 16%
    2018 13%
    2019 13%
    2020 14%
    2021 18%
    2022 6%
    2023 2%
    2024 8%
    Total Portfolio 100%

    About NB Private Equity Partners Limited
    NBPE invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.

    LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77

    About Neuberger Berman
    Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,800 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $538 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm has been named by Pensions & Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of June 30, 2025, unless stated otherwise.

    This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security.

    NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE’s investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains “forward-looking statements.” Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements.

    1Based on net asset value.

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