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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NMCG Approves Key Projects for Ganga Rejuvenation via ecosystem restoration in 62nd Executive Committee Meeting

    Source: Government of India

    NMCG Approves Key Projects for Ganga Rejuvenation via ecosystem restoration in 62nd Executive Committee Meeting

    The meeting chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director-General, NMCG, focuses on sustainability in river rejuvenation

    Namami Gange program has been recognised as one of the Top Ten, World Restoration Flagship initiatives by UN Decade (UNEP&FAO)

    Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 3:48PM by PIB Delhi

    In a significant push towards holistic river and environmental rejuvenation, the 62nd Executive Committee (EC) Meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, Director-General, NMCG, focused on sustainability in river rejuvenation. Conservation of critical wetlands and promoting the reuse of treated wastewater through city specific reuse plans and were deliberated in the meeting. The Committee approved projects that align with the mission’s objectives of ecosystem restoration across the Ganga basin. It may be noted that Namami Gange program has been recognised as one of the Top TEN, World Restoration Flagship initiatives by UN Decade (UNEP&FAO)

    In another important development, the EC gave the green light to the “Conserving and Sustainably Managing NathmalpurBhagad (Wetland) in Bhojpur District, Bihar” project, with an estimated cost of ₹3.51 crore. The project is the fifth wetland being undertaken under NGP. It aims to establish an effective management arrangement for NathmalpurBhagad. So far, under Namami Gange conservation of 4 wetlands have been already sanctioned at:

    1. KalewadaJheel, Muzaffarnagar, UP
    2. Namiya Dah Jheel,Prayagraj, UP
    3. Reoti Dah Wetland, Ballia, UP
    4. Udhwa Lake (Ramsar Site) Sahibganj, Jharkhand

    It focuses on integrating biodiversity and ecosystem service values into river basin conservation and developmental planning. The project proposes a dual approach with interventions at the sub-basin (Ghaghara, Gomti & Sone confluence) and site levels (NathmalpurBhagad), including activities such as wetland delineation, hydrological regime enhancement, species and habitat conservation, ecological assessment, risk evaluation, capacity building, communication and outreach, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the wetland ecosystem.

    Nathmalpur Wetland

     

    The EC also approved funding of ₹34.50 lakh for the “Capacity Building Initiatives for making water-sensitive cities in the Ganga Basin” project for the preparation of City Plans and training on the reuse of treated wastewater for Agra and Prayagraj Districts in Uttar Pradesh. The project aims at preparation of city level reuse plan aligned to the National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Water (SRTW) developed by NMCG.

     

    Nathmalpur Wetland

    These project approvals reaffirm NMCG’s commitment to integrated water management and environmental restoration. As the Mission continues to evolve, such strategic decisions will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable river ecosystem for future generations.

    The meeting was attended by Sh. Mahabir Prasad, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor of Ministry of Power, (additional charge) River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti; Sh. Nalin Srivastava, Deputy Director General of NMCG; Sh. Anoop Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director (Technical); Sh. Brijendra Swaroop, Executive Director (Projects) Sh. S.P. Vashistha, Executive Director (Administration); Sh. Bhaskar Dasgupta, Executive Director (Finance); Sh. Prabhash Kumar, Additional Project Director of Uttar Pradesh SMCG and Sh. S. Chandrasekhar, I.F.S., Chief Conservator of Forest -cum- State Nodal Officer, Environment & Climate Change, Bihar.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Labour Department to hold seminar on Minimum Wage Ordinance

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Labour Department to hold seminar on Minimum Wage Ordinance 
    The main provisions of the Minimum Wage Ordinance, including the new Statutory Minimum Wage rate of $42.1 per hour effective from May 1, and good human resource management practices will be introduced in the seminar. Employers, employees and human resource practitioners are welcome to attend.
     
    The seminar will be conducted in Cantonese, and admission is free. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and the enrolment deadline is June 5. The enrolment form can be downloaded from the Labour Department’s website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/MWOseminar2025.htmIssued at HKT 14:00

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Labour Department investigates fatal work accident in Fanling

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Labour Department (LD) is investigating a fatal work accident that happened in Fanling this afternoon (May 6) in which a man died.

         The LD immediately deployed staff to the scene upon receiving a report of the accident, and is now conducting an investigation to look into its cause.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade receives approval to establish off-campus centre at GIFT City, Gujarat

    Source: Government of India

    Indian Institute of Foreign Trade receives approval to establish off-campus centre at GIFT City, Gujarat

    Move aligns with NEP 2020; will offer flagship MBA (International Business) and promote trade research

    IIFT GIFT City centre to strengthen India’s trade education ecosystem and support export-led growth

    Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 10:37AM by PIB Delhi

    The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the establishment of an off-campus centre of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The centre will be set up in accordance with the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.

    The approval under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, comes after IIFT’s successful compliance with the conditions laid out in the Letter of Intent (LoI) issued in January 2025. These included submission of a development roadmap to establish a multidisciplinary institution with over 1,000 students, availability of qualified faculty, detailed academic programmes, plans for a permanent campus, and creation of a state-of-the-art library.

    Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, congratulated IIFT on receiving the approval, stating: “Heartiest congratulations to @IIFT_Official on getting approval to open its new off-campus centre in @GIFTCity_, India’s global financial hub. This paves the way for training talent in the institute’s flagship programme, MBA (International Business), besides short-term training programmes and research in the area of International Trade.”

    The upcoming GIFT City campus will be located on the 16th and 17th floors of GIFT Tower 2. It will offer IIFT’s flagship MBA (International Business) programme, along with specialised short-term training courses and research in international trade and related fields.

    The initiative aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to promote multidisciplinary learning and expand access to high-quality education.

    Established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, IIFT is a premier institution dedicated to capacity building in international trade. It was declared a Deemed to be University in 2002, holds an A+ grade from NAAC, and is accredited by AACSB, making it part of a select group of globally recognised business schools.

    The GIFT City campus is expected to significantly contribute to India’s trade education ecosystem and support the nation’s aspiration of becoming a global export powerhouse.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Public housing residents and applicants convicted by court for making false statements

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         A spokesman for the Housing Department (HD) (May 6) reminded public rental housing (PRH) residents and applicants to declare truthfully their income and assets.
     
         In a total of four separate prosecution cases, two public PRH residents and two PRH applicants who did not declare to the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) their ownership of domestic property/land in Hong Kong or landed property on the Mainland were convicted by the Court for making false statements knowingly or neglecting to furnish information specified in declaration forms.
     
         The information of the four cases is provided below:
     
    Case 1

         A PRH resident living in Lee On Estate in Shatin did not declare in 2024 Income and Assets Declaration Forms that he owned land/property in Hong Kong. A subsequent investigation revealed that this resident owned a portion of the ownership of six pieces of lands in North District, New Territories at the material time.
     
    Case 2

         A PRH resident living at Lung Hang Estate in Shatin did not declare in a 2024 Income and Assets Declaration Form that he owned domestic property in Hong Kong. A subsequent investigation revealed that this resident had owned a domestic property in Tuen Mun with another person under a joint tenancy at the material time. 

         The PRH residents in Cases 1 and 2 were prosecuted for neglecting to furnish information specified in the declaration forms, contrary to Section 27(a) of the Housing Ordinance. They were convicted on April 28 this year in Shatin Magistrates’ Courts. Given the gravity of the offence, the defendants were respectively sentenced to a fine of $30,000 and two months’ imprisonment (suspended for 24 months), and a fine of $15,000 and two weeks’ imprisonment (suspended for 12 months). The HD had already earlier recovered one subject PRH flat and has issued a Notice-to-Quit to another subject tenant.
     
    Case 3
     
         A PRH applicant applied for PRH in 2017. She did not declare on the form of Applicant’s Declaration submitted to the HD in 2021 her ownership of domestic property in Hong Kong during the period from her application for PRH to the date she submitted the form. A subsequent investigation revealed that she owned a domestic property in Hung Hom during the said period and she would not be eligible for PRH application.
     
    Case 4
     
         A PRH applicant applied for the PRH in 2016. She did not declare on the form of Applicant’s Declaration submitted to the HD in 2023 her ownership of landed property at the date she submitted the form. A subsequent investigation revealed that she owned a landed property in Guangdong Province when she was submitting the form. She would not be eligible for PRH application.
     
         The PRH applicants in Cases 3 and 4 were prosecuted by the HD for making a false statement in respect of their PRH applications, contrary to Section 26(1)(c) of the Housing Ordinance. They were convicted in the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts on April 28 this year. Given the gravity of the offences, the defendants were both sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment (suspended for 24 months) and were fined $8,000 and $5,000 respectively. The relevant PRH applications have been cancelled.

         The spokesman reiterated that all households living in PRH should complete their Income and Asset Declaration Forms accurately, as doing so provides the foundation for the assessment of rent and their eligibilities for continuing residence. Before furnishing particulars specified in the requisition required by the HA, households should read the content and completion guidelines of the Income and Assets Declaration Forms carefully and compute their income and assets in accordance with the methods specified. Otherwise, they may be liable to prosecution for making a false statement, contrary to Section 26(1)(a) of the Housing Ordinance. If convicted, the maximum penalty is a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. Or they may be liable to prosecution for refusing or neglecting to furnish information as specified in a declaration form, contrary to Section 27(a) of the Housing Ordinance. If convicted, the maximum penalty is a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment for three months. The HD will take action to recover the undercharged rent incurred due to the inaccurate information furnished by the households, or even recover their PRH units.
     
         The spokesman also reminded all PRH applicants that if any persons are convicted by the courts for making a false statement during the PRH application, contrary to Section 26(1)(c) of the Housing Ordinance, the maximum penalty is a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months. The PRH application concerned will be cancelled while any allocated PRH unit will be recovered by the HD.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Government expresses gratitude to Chief Executive of Consumer Council for actively promoting and protecting consumer rights and interests

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         In response to the announcement made by the Consumer Council today (May 6) that its Chief Executive, Ms Gilly Wong Fung-han, would leave the Council upon the completion of her contract today, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, thanked Ms Wong for her active promotion and protection of consumer rights and interests over the years.
     
         Mr Yau said, “Ms Wong has served as the Chief Executive of the Council since 2012. Under her leadership, the Council has been committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of consumers. Also, it has been keeping pace with the times, including stepping up publicity and education to protect consumer rights and interests in response to the growing popularity of online shopping, as well as assisting elderly consumers to strengthen their self-protection capabilities. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ms Wong for her contributions and wish her the best in her future endeavours in various fields.”
     
         The Council is conducting a recruitment exercise for the post of Chief Executive, and will announce the selection result and appointment arrangement in due course.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Caritas Medical Centre announces root cause analysis report of previous sentinel event

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
     
    The spokesperson for Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) today (May 6) announces the root cause analysis report of a previous sentinel event:
     
         A 75-year-old male non-communicative patient with a history of hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease was admitted to CMC for abdominal pain and constipation on February 28. According to hospital records, the patient started a puree diet instead of a minced diet in February.
     
         The patient was restricted from eating and drinking until March 2, when a fluid diet was resumed as his condition improved. On March 3, a doctor ordered DAT (abbreviation of the term “diet as tolerated”), intending to resume the patient’s usual diet, while the term concerned was interpreted as a regular diet by a nurse. The patient choked while being fed a regular diet and passed away during the afternoon on the same day despite resuscitation efforts.
     
         CMC announced the incident afterward and a Root Cause Analysis Panel was formed to analyse the incident. After reviewing the case, the Panel concluded that the root cause of the incident was the varied interpretations of the term concerned, which led to communication gaps and misaligned practices among the clinical team.
     
         The Panel considered that multiple factors were involved in this sentinel event. There was a lack of communication between medical and nursing staff regarding dietary orders. The inclusion of a DAT as a standard diet type in some electronic systems might have created the perception that the instruction referred to a specific diet type. Additionally, some nursing teaching materials equate the term with a regular diet, which could also have contributed to varied understanding in daily clinical practice.
     
         The Panel also found that DAT was not a standard option in the electronic bed panel system, but the term concerned was entered as free text, leading to varying interpretations of the patient’s dietary requirements. Moreover, there was no standardised process for patient assessment, diet selection, and documentation of diet tolerance.
     
         The Panel made the following recommendations:
     

    1. The interpretation of the term DAT should be aligned and communicated to staff;
    2. The use of DAT as a diet type option in all forms and electronic systems should be removed to eliminate ambiguity;
    3. The dietary management workflow from patient assessment to communication to meal provision should be enhanced; and
    4. The terminology for diet options in the Dietetics and Catering Order System should be standardised with the electronic bed panel system. The interface between these systems should be improved to synchronise data and minimise the risk of misinterpreting dietary orders.

     
         The Hospital Authority (HA) has aligned the definition of the term DAT. It is now explicitly defined as a flexible dietary approach tailored to the patient’s individual tolerance, preferences, and medical condition, subject to professional assessment. It does not imply any specific food texture.
     
         CMC will implement the relevant recommendations to enhance medical and nursing staff training to ensure proper understanding and implementation of the aligned definition of the term concerned in daily practice. The hospital has met with the patient’s family to explain the report’s findings, and expressed deep condolences to the family members. CMC will maintain communication with the family and provide necessary assistance.
     
         CMC has submitted the report to the HA Head Office. The hospital also expressed gratitude to the panel. Membership of the panel is as follows:
     
    Chairperson:
    Dr Lau Ka Hin
    Clinical Stream Coordinator (Medical), Hong Kong East Cluster
     
    Members:
    Professor Chair Sek Ying
    Vice-Director of Research, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
     
    Mr Chan Man Nok
    Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Services Department, Hospital Authority
     
    Ms Sandy Chang
    Cluster Manager (Dietetics), Kowloon Central Cluster
    (Joined on March 6)
     
    Dr Raymond Cheung
    Chief Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Hospital Authority
     
    Mr Lam Yan Ki
    Department Manager (Speech Therapy), Kowloon East Cluster
     
    Dr Lau Chi Hung
    Chief of Service (Surgery), Queen Elizabeth Hospital
     
    Dr Ben Wong
    Clinical Services Coordinator (Surgery), Caritas Medical Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia on his historic second term

    Source: Government of India

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia on his historic second term

    The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP)

    They agreed to remain in touch and looked forward to their next meeting

    Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 2:07PM by PIB Delhi

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with The Hon Anthony Albanese today and congratulated him on his historic re-election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Australia. 

    The Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between the two countries. They noted that in its five years, the CSP has seen robust cooperation developing across a diverse range of sectors. They stressed on the role played by the vibrant Indian origin diaspora in cementing bilateral ties. 

    The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global matters of mutual interest and reiterated their commitment to working together in promoting a free, open, stable, rules-based and prosperous Indo-Pacific. 

    Prime Minister invited PM Albanese to visit India including for the Annual Summit and the QUAD Summit to be hosted in India later in the year. The leaders agreed to remain in touch.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Bharat Telecom 2025; Highlights India’s Export Potential

    Source: Government of India

    Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Bharat Telecom 2025; Highlights India’s Export Potential

    India Showcases Global Telecom Ambitions at Bharat Telecom 2025

    Minister Scindia: “We’re not just connecting villages; we’re connecting futures. Every tower we raise, every byte we transmit, brings 1.4 billion people closer to opportunity”

     “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold vision and unwavering resolve have transformed India from a digital follower into a global digital leader — turning aspirations into infrastructure, and policy into progress.” Minister Scindia

    Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar:  “Today, India stands ready not merely as a market or consumer but as a creator, partner and trusted provider of world-class telecom solutions. The narrative has changed from a historical made-for-India to made-by-India.”

    More than 130 foreign delegates from over 35 countries participate

    Over 80 leading Indian Telecom and ICT companies showcased innovative products and solutions across multiple domains

    Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 1:41PM by PIB Delhi

    Bharat Telecom is not just a conference — it is a declaration of India’s intent to shape the future of global connectivity through innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.” said Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, while inaugurating Bharat Telecom 2025 in New Delhi today. He said, “When ideas, innovation, and intent come together in harmony, they create not a cacophony, but a symphony — and Bharat Telecom is that symphony of global collaboration and opportunity.

    Organized by the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC), in collaboration with Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Bharat Telecom 2025 plays a significant role in India’s vision to become a global hub for telecom manufacturing, services, and exports. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Dr.Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications, alongside industry leaders, foreign delegates, and innovators from across the telecom value chain. The two-day event Bharat Telecom 2025, besides providing an interactive platform for stakeholders, also showcases an Exclusive International Business Expo.

    In his inaugural remarks, Minister Scindia further highlighted India’s growing role as a telecom exporter and a hub of innovation, backed by progressive reforms and production-linked incentives. “We’re not just connecting villages; we’re connecting futures. Every tower we raise, every byte we transmit, brings 1.4 billion people closer to opportunity”, Minister Scindia asserted. He highlighted, “It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold vision and unwavering resolve that have transformed India from a digital follower into a global digital leader — turning aspirations into infrastructure, and policy into progress.”

    Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia highlighted “In just 22 months, we connected 99% of our villages with 5G and brought 82% of our population onto the network, deploying 470,000 towers—this is not evolution; it is a telecom revolution.” He pointed out, “This digital highway we have built across India is not merely about communication—it is the infrastructure of infrastructure, empowering 1.4 billion citizens with access to healthcare, education, governance, and economic opportunity.”

    The minister emphasized India’s extraordinary rise as a global digital powerhouse, attributing it to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He pointed out that India has not only caught up with the world in areas like 4G and 5G, but is now leading the charge, with sweeping reforms and technological innovation shaping the country’s trajectory. Shri Scindia underlined the role of India’s telecom sector as a transformative force and described the nation’s evolution from expensive, limited mobile access in the 1990s to now being the world’s second-largest telecom market and the cheapest data provider.

    Speaking at the session, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications, said, “There are moments in a nation’s journey when it not only participates in global conversations but defines their course. Today, India stands ready not merely as a market or consumer but as a creator, partner and trusted provider of world-class telecom solutions. The narrative has changed from a historical made-for-India to made-by-India.”

    Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar emphasized that India is undergoing a pivotal transformation in the global telecom arena, evolving from a consumer to a creator of technology. He highlighted that this progress was driven by the Digital India initiative launched a decade ago and supported by forward-thinking government policies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Citing initiatives like the production-linked incentive scheme, progressive spectrum management, and the Telecom Technology Development Fund, he pointed to India’s dramatic rise in domestic manufacturing, exports, and innovation. He further mentioned that India now plays a significant role in global supply chains, including producing 15% of the world’s iPhones. He concluded by outlining the country’s future focus on 6G leadership, satellite broadband expansion, and quantum communication networks to strengthen digital sovereignty.

    Mr. Arnob Roy, Chairman, TEPC, in his welcome address said, “Bharat Telecom showcases the transformative power of India’s indigenous telecom ecosystem, highlighting our unparalleled growth and innovation in the global telecom industry.” He acknowledged the Indian government’s strategic policies that have fostered innovation and manufacturing in the Telecom sector, and invited delegates to explore the innovations at the Bharat Telecom exhibition 2025.

    Bharat Telecom 2025 has been conceptualised to reinforce India’s position as a reliable and trusted telecom products manufacturing and export destination, by highlighting the country’s growing capabilities in telecom equipment, ICT services and next-generation digital technologies. Over 80 leading Indian Telecom and ICT companies showcased innovative products and solutions across multiple domains.

    The event saw enthusiastic international participation, with more than 130 foreign delegates from over 35 countries, representing government bodies, private enterprises etc. It also featured thematic exhibitions, conference sessions, high-impact B2B meetings, strategic networking sessions and knowledge-sharing forums focusing on cutting-edge communication technologies such as 5G, Optical Fibre, Broadband Infrastructure, Satellite Communication, IoT, AI-driven Networks and more.

    About TEPC:

    Established in 2009 under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India, the Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) plays a vital role in promoting and facilitating the export of telecom equipment and services. Its mandate spans the entire telecom ecosystem, including ICT hardware and software, infrastructure products, system integration, consultancy, and service provision. TEPC serves as a key platform for diverse stakeholders such as equipment manufacturers, system integrators, service providers, and other entities operating within the telecom sector.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Silver” Digital Inclusion Programme for Elders well received (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    “Smart Silver” Digital Inclusion Programme for Elders well received  
         The Programme provides funding support to 12 district service organisations to set up a total of 40 community-based help desks across all 18 districts, and to provide regular and fixed-point training on digital technologies and technical support for elderly people aged 60 or above, particularly singleton or doubleton elderly people living in old districts and public housing. The implementing organisations use an easy-to-understand approach to encourage the elderly to learn how to use practical mobile applications and digital services in their daily lives. This includes using popular government mobile applications such as “iAM Smart”, eHealth, HA Go and My SmartPLAY as well as learning about cybersecurity, assisting the elderly in enhancing their ability to use digital technologies more effectively and appropriately.
     
         To further strengthen the current work on digital inclusion for elderly people, the DPO will proactively co-ordinate and consolidate the “Smart Silver” Digital Inclusion Programme for Elders along with its digital inclusion measures, such as the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Outreach Programme for the Elderly, the Enriched ICT Training Programme for the Elderly and mobile digital service stations to achieve greater synergy among various programmes. For instance, elderly people who have completed the basic training on digital technologies at the community-based help desks will be introduced to participate in the Enriched ICT Training Programme for the Elderly if they seek to deepen their digital knowledge and enhance their digital capability. They can also serve as volunteers in the activities of the ICT Outreach Programme for the Elderly to introduce the use of digital technologies to other elderly people. Coupled with the online learning modules of the Elderly IT Learning Portal, the DPO comprehensively addresses the needs of the elderly in learning digital technologies.
     
         “The DPO will continue to expand its regional collaboration network and encourage the implementing organisations of the ‘Smart Silver’ programme to bring together different sectors of the community, such as the District Services and Community Care Teams, the Senior Police Call, the innovation and technology industry and professional organisations, in the course of implementing the digital inclusion initiatives to benefit more elderly people. At the same time, the DPO actively reaches out to various District Councils (DC) to introduce the programme details, encourage collaboration among DC members, and leverage their community networks to further engage more elderly people, thereby enhancing the programme’s social impact. The DPO hopes that members of the public will actively encourage the elderly around them to participate in the digital inclusion activities of the Programme, and join hands with the Government to promote the adoption of digital technologies by the elderly, so as to build a digitally inclusive and caring society,” the spokesman added.
     
         For relevant details about various programmes of “Smart Silver”, please visit the DPO website (www.digitalpolicy.gov.hk/en/our_work/digital_government/digital_inclusion/Issued at HKT 15:20

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to visit Laos to promote GBA’s development opportunities and Hong Kong’s unique advantages

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to visit Laos to promote GBA’s development opportunities and Hong Kong’s unique advantages 
         Ms Chan will attend the “Business and Investment Opportunities in Hong Kong – Gateway to Greater Bay Area” seminar hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore. She will also participate in a discussion titled “Hong Kong – A Super-connector and Super Value-adder between the Greater Bay Area and Laos” and exchange views with participants to promote how Hong Kong can help Lao enterprises and talent seize the tremendous opportunities brought about by GBA development.
     
         During her stay in Vientiane, Ms Chan will call on the officials of the Chinese Embassy in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Laos. She will also meet with representatives of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce to learn about the latest developments in Laos and to promote the development opportunities of the GBA.
     
         Ms Chan will conclude her visit and return to Hong Kong on May 8.
    Issued at HKT 15:00

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: A relatively dry and bright April

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         With drier northeast monsoon affecting Hong Kong for most of the time and less moisture supply to the coast of southern China in the month, April 2025 was drier than usual in Hong Kong. The monthly mean relative humidity was 74 per cent, the second lowest on record for April since 1947. Moreover, the total rainfall in the month was 57.1 millimetres, only about 37 per cent of the normal of 153.0 millimetres. The accumulated rainfall recorded in the first four months of the year was 125.5 millimetres, about 42 per cent of the normal of 300.4 millimetres for the same period. The month was also sunnier than usual. The monthly total sunshine duration was 155.6 hours, about 37 per cent above the normal of 113.2 hours. April 2025 was warmer than usual with a mean temperature of 23.7 degrees, 0.7 degrees above the normal of 23.0 degrees.

         Under the influence of the northeast monsoon and a broad band of clouds covering southern China, the weather was mainly cloudy and cold with one or two light rain patches on the morning of the first day of the month. The temperatures at the Observatory fell to a minimum of 12.9 degrees that morning, the lowest of the month. With the band of clouds thinning out, there were sunny periods during the day. The weather became fine and dry the next day. Under the influence of a dry easterly airstream, it remained fine and very dry on the afternoon of April 3. While it was generally fine at first on April 4, a band of clouds gradually covered the coast of Guangdong, leading to cloudier weather that afternoon and the following two days. There were occasional showers on April 5, with around 10 millimetres of rainfall recorded over many places. With the band of clouds thinning out, the weather became mainly fine on April 7. It was dry and rather warm during the day. Winds were weak over the coast of Guangdong on April 8 and 9. The weather in Hong Kong was rather warm with sunny periods.

         A southerly airstream brought humid weather in the following three days. Locally, there were fog patches on the morning of April 11, with the visibility in the harbour once falling below 1 000 metres. Moreover, a trough of low pressure over northern Guangdong developed into a cold front on the morning of April 12. As the cold front edged closer to the coastal region, local showers increased with a few squally thunderstorms that afternoon. More than 10 millimetres of rainfall was recorded over many places, and rainfall even exceeded 20 millimetres over Tai Po District. The cold front moved across the coastal areas around that evening. Under the influence of the associated intense and dry northeast monsoon, showers eased off with temperatures falling gradually that night. Strong northerly winds also affected many parts of Hong Kong that night and at first the next day, with winds occasionally reaching gale force offshore and on high ground. The intense monsoon also transported sand and dust southwards from Mongolia and brought widespread sandstorms to many inland areas in China. Under the influence of the very dry continental airstream and the sand and dust weather, the weather was very dry with visibility slightly dropping to around 5 to 6 kilometres over parts of the territory from April 13 to 15. The relative humidity over many places on these three days fell below 40 per cent. The relative humidity recorded at the Observatory on April 13 once fell to 21 per cent, the lowest record in April since the establishment of the automatic weather station at the Observatory’s Headquarters in 1984. With plenty of sunshine and weaker winds on April 15, the temperatures at the Observatory soared to a maximum of 33.0 degrees that afternoon, the highest of the month. It also marked the earliest occurrence of very hot weather in a year and the second highest maximum temperature for April on record.

         An easterly airstream affected the coast of Guangdong on April 16 and 17. While the local weather was mainly fine and dry during the day on April 16, it became mainly cloudy the next day with coastal fog in the morning and at night. The visibility at Waglan Island once fell below 1 000 metres. With a humid southerly airstream replacing the easterly airstream that afternoon, the weather was cloudy with a few showers in the following two days. There was coastal fog from April 18 to 21. The southerly airstream continued to affect the coast of Guangdong and brought hot weather to Hong Kong from April 20 to 24. The maximum temperature recorded at the Observatory was 30.6 degrees on April 20, making it one of the warmest day of Easter on record.

         A trough of low pressure affected inland Guangdong on April 24 and edged closer to the coastal areas in the evening, bringing showers and a few squally thunderstorms that night and the next day. Showers were heavy on the morning of April 25. More than 30 millimetres of rainfall was recorded over many places, and rainfall even exceeded 50 millimetres over the eastern part of Hong Kong Island, Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O. With a fresh to strong easterly airstream setting in that night, the weather was cloudy with a few showers and became cooler in the following two days. There were also fog patches on April 27. The visibility at Waglan Island once fell below 1 000 metres. Another trough of low pressure over inland Guangdong edged closer to the coastal areas gradually that night. Apart from coastal fog on the morning of April 28, there were showers and one or two thunderstorms that day with rainfall exceeding 10 millimetres over many places, and around 30 millimetres of rainfall was even recorded over the northern part of the New Territories. Affected by a relatively dry easterly airstream, the weather was generally fine on the last two days of the month.

         There was no tropical cyclone over the South China Sea and the western North Pacific in April 2025.

         Details of issuance and cancellation of various warnings/signals in the month are summarised in Table 1. Monthly meteorological figures and departures from normal for April are tabulated in Table 2.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India Reaffirms Commitment to Buddha’s Teachings at UN Vesak Day-2025 in Vietnam

    Source: Government of India

    India Reaffirms Commitment to Buddha’s Teachings at UN Vesak Day-2025 in Vietnam

    Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Conveys President and PM’s Greetings at UN Vesak Celebrations

    Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 4:47PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, today addressed a distinguished global gathering at the United Nations Vesak Day-2025 Celebrations held at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City. On behalf of President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Rijiju extended warm greetings to the international audience celebrating this sacred occasion.

    In his address, Shri Rijiju emphasized the enduring relevance of Lord Buddha’s teachings in today’s world and highlighted India’s ancient and continuing commitment to sustainability, peace, and human dignity. He underscored how the message of the Buddha serves as a guiding light in the face of contemporary global challenges.

    The grand ceremony was graced by the presence of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Luong Cuong, and the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, among several heads of state and spiritual leaders. Eminent Buddhist figures including the Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, and the Chairman of the International Organizing Committee for UNDV, Most Venerable Prof. Dr. Pra Brahmapundit, were also present.

    The 2025 celebrations, themed “Solidarity and Tolerance for Human Dignity; Buddhist Wisdom for World Peace and Sustainable Development,” convey a powerful message amid global uncertainties.

    Sacred Holy Relics of Lord Buddha are being exhibited with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the Mahabodhi Society of India, the National Museum of India, and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The relics are currently on display at Thanh Tam Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City and will travel to Tay Ninh, Hanoi, and Ha Nam until May 21, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Minority Affairs Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak

    Source: Government of India

    Minority Affairs Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak

    Shri Rijiju underlines significance of presence of Holy Buddha Relics in Ho Chi Minh City coinciding with the UN Day of Vesak celebrations

    Shri Rijiju meets President of Vietnam, Mr. Luong Cuong

    Posted On: 06 MAY 2025 4:45PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju addressed the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City today, which was also addressed by the President of Vietnam, Mr. Luong Cuong, President of Sri Lanka, Shri Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sanghraja of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Thich Tri Quang and other leaders. Shri Rijiju conveyed warmest greetings and message on behalf of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.  He noted that timeless teachings of Lord Buddha offer profound insights and solutions to most of the present global challenges.  He mentioned that India’s initiative of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to promote awareness about the impact of individual choices on our shared planet was deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy. He also invited the followers of Lord Buddha to visit the sacred sites associated with teachings of Lord Buddha in India and connect with this living heritage. Shri Rijiju also underlined the significance of the presence of Holy Buddha Relics in Ho Chi Minh City coinciding with the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations.

    Shri Rijiju separately met the President of Vietnam, Mr. Luong Cuong.  While recognizing the healthy progress in multi-dimensional cooperation between India and Vietnam, both leaders’ sides affirmed support for further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Mr. Cuong appreciated Government of India’s sending of Holy Buddha Relics to Vietnam. The President of Vietnam accompanied by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs of India, the Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs of Vietnam, Politburo Member and Party Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City paid their respects to the Holy Buddha Relics brought from Sarnath near Kashi to the pagoda (temple) in Ho Chi Minh City.

    Shri Kiren Rijiju also visited an exhibition of Indian sculptures of Lord Buddha as well as digital restoration of Buddhist monuments in India on the sidelines of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  He also visited a comparative exhibition of Buddhist art and sculptures in India and Vietnam which brings out that over one and half millennia old Buddhist connections between the two countries extended beyond spirituality to the fields of art and culture.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – Meeting of 8 May 2025 jointly with D-US Delegation – Delegation for relations with the People’s Republic of China

    Source: European Parliament

    The China Delegation (D-CN) will hold an ordinary meeting jointly with the United States Delegation (D-US) on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 9:00-10:30 in Strasbourg.

    The meeting will focus on the US-Europe-China triangle in an increasingly multipolar world with:

    • Mr Niklas Kvarnström, Managing Director for Asia and Pacific, EEAS; and
    • Mr François Godement, Special Advisor and Resident Senior Fellow – U.S. and Asia, Institute Montaigne.

    The meeting will be held in camera.

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  • MIL-OSI: Datadog Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    First quarter revenue grew 25% year-over-year to $762 million

    Robust growth of larger customers, with about 3,770 $100k+ ARR customers, up from about 3,340 a year ago

    Announced 2025 DASH user conference, June 10-11, in New York City

    NEW YORK, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    “Datadog executed solidly in the first quarter, with 25% year-over-year revenue growth, $272 million in operating cash flow, and $244 million in free cash flow,” said Olivier Pomel, co-founder and CEO of Datadog.

    Pomel added, “We are innovating rapidly across the Datadog platform, to help customers observe, secure, and act to solve mission-critical business problems in their modern, cloud environments.”

    First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights:

    • Revenue was $762 million, an increase of 25% year-over-year.
    • GAAP operating loss was $(12) million; GAAP operating margin was (2)%.
    • Non-GAAP operating income was $167 million; non-GAAP operating margin was 22%.
    • GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.07; non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.46.
    • Operating cash flow was $272 million, with free cash flow of $244 million.
    • Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $4.4 billion as of March 31, 2025.

    First Quarter & Recent Business Highlights:

    • As of March 31, 2025, we had about 3,770 customers with ARR of $100,000 or more, an increase of 13% from about 3,340 as of March 31, 2024.
    • Acquired Eppo, a feature flagging and experimentation platform, which will tightly integrate with Datadog’s existing Product Analytics suite.
    • Released the new report, State of DevSecOps 2025, which found that only a fraction of critical vulnerabilities are truly worth prioritizing.
    • Acquired Metaplane, an end-to-end data observability platform that provides advanced machine learning-powered monitoring and column-level lineage to prevent, detect and resolve data quality issues across a company’s entire data stack.
    • Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: AIOps Platforms, Q2 2025. Datadog’s AIOps solutions include Bits AI, Watchdog and Event Management.
    • Highlighted multiple recent product launches at Google Cloud Next, including expanded monitoring capabilities for BigQuery.
    • Announced plans for a new data center to be located in Australia. The data center instance will be Datadog’s first in Australia and adds to existing locations in North America, Asia, and Europe.
    • Opened registration for DASH, Datadog’s eighth annual global conference for CIOs, CISOs, developers, SREs, and security and operations professionals, to build and scale the next generation of applications, infrastructure, security, GenAI and teams. The conference will take place June 10-11, 2025 at North Javits Center in New York City.

    Second Quarter and Full Year 2025 Outlook:

    Based on information as of today, May 6, 2025, Datadog is providing the following guidance:

    • Second Quarter 2025 Outlook:
      • Revenue between $787 million and $791 million.
      • Non-GAAP operating income between $148 million and $152 million.
      • Non-GAAP net income per share between $0.40 and $0.42, assuming approximately 361 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
    • Full Year 2025 Outlook:
      • Revenue between $3.215 billion and $3.235 billion.
      • Non-GAAP operating income between $625 million and $645 million.
      • Non-GAAP net income per share between $1.67 and $1.71, assuming approximately 362 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

    Datadog has not reconciled its expectations as to non-GAAP operating income, or as to non-GAAP net income per share, to their most directly comparable GAAP measure as a result of uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation and employer payroll taxes on equity incentive plans. Accordingly, reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to Datadog’s results computed in accordance with GAAP.

    Conference Call Details:

    • What: Datadog financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and outlook for the second quarter and the full year 2025
    • When: May 6, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time (5:00 A.M. Pacific Time)
    • Dial in: To access the call in the U.S., please register here. Callers are encouraged to dial into the call 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start to prevent any delay in joining.
    • Webcast: https://investors.datadoghq.com (live and replay)
    • Replay: A replay of the call will be archived on the investor relations website

    About Datadog

    Datadog is the observability and security platform for cloud applications. Our SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, user experience monitoring, cloud security and many other capabilities to provide unified, real-time observability and security for our customers’ entire technology stack. Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes and across a wide range of industries to enable digital transformation and cloud migration, drive collaboration among development, operations, security and business teams, accelerate time to market for applications, reduce time to problem resolution, secure applications and infrastructure, understand user behavior, and track key business metrics.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release and the earnings call referencing this press release contain “forward-looking” statements, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws, including but not limited to statements regarding Datadog’s strategy, product and platform capabilities, the growth in and ability to capitalize on long-term market opportunities including the pace and scope of cloud migration and digital transformation, gross margins and operating margins including with respect to third-party cloud infrastructure hosting costs, sales and marketing, research and development expenses, net interest and other income, cash taxes, investments and capital expenditures, and Datadog’s future financial performance, including its outlook for the second quarter and the full year 2025 and related notes and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are based on Datadog’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause Datadog’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement.

    The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to (1) our recent rapid growth may not be indicative of our future growth; (2) our history of operating losses; (3) our limited operating history; (4) our dependence on existing customers purchasing additional subscriptions and products from us and renewing their subscriptions; (5) our ability to attract new customers; (6) our ability to effectively develop and expand our sales and marketing capabilities; (7) risk of a security breach; (8) risk of interruptions or performance problems associated with our products and platform capabilities; (9) our ability to adapt and respond to rapidly changing technology or customer needs; (10) the competitive markets in which we participate; (11) risks associated with successfully managing our growth; and (12) general market, political, economic, and business conditions including concerns about trade policies, tariffs, reduced economic growth and associated decreases in information technology spending. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 20, 2025. Additional information will be made available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and other filings and reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur. Forward-looking statements represent our beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

    About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Datadog discloses the following non-GAAP financial measures in this release and the earnings call referencing this press release: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses (research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative), non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share, non-GAAP net income (loss) per basic share, free cash flow and free cash flow margin. Datadog uses each of these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand and compare operating results across accounting periods, for internal budgeting and forecasting purposes, for short- and long-term operating plans, and to evaluate Datadog’s financial performance. Datadog believes they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating its operational performance, as further discussed below. Datadog’s non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in its industry, as other companies in its industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently, particularly related to non-recurring and unusual items. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on Datadog’s reported financial results.

    Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release.

    Datadog defines non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses (research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative), non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income (loss) as the respective GAAP balances, adjusted for, as applicable: (1) stock-based compensation expense; (2) the amortization of acquired intangibles; (3) employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions; (4) amortization of issuance costs; and (5) an assumed provision for income taxes based on our long-term projected tax rate. Our estimated long-term projected tax rate is subject to change for a variety of reasons, including the rapidly evolving global tax environment, significant changes in Datadog’s geographic earnings mix, or other changes to our strategy or business operations. We will re-evaluate our long-term projected tax rate as appropriate. Datadog defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, minus capital expenditures and minus capitalized software development costs, if any. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

    Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and others in assessing Datadog’s operating performance due to the following factors:

    Stock-based compensation. Datadog utilizes stock-based compensation to attract and retain employees. It is principally aimed at aligning their interests with those of its stockholders and at long-term retention, rather than to address operational performance for any particular period. As a result, stock-based compensation expenses vary for reasons that are generally unrelated to financial and operational performance in any particular period.

    Amortization of acquired intangibles. Datadog views amortization of acquired intangible assets as items arising from pre-acquisition activities determined at the time of an acquisition. While these intangible assets are evaluated for impairment regularly, amortization of the cost of acquired intangibles is an expense that is not typically affected by operations during any particular period.

    Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions. Datadog excludes employer payroll tax expense on equity incentive plans as these expenses are tied to the exercise or vesting of underlying equity awards and the price of Datadog’s common stock at the time of vesting or exercise. As a result, these taxes may vary in any particular period independent of the financial and operating performance of Datadog’s business.

    Amortization of issuance costs. In June 2020 and December 2024, Datadog issued $747.5 million of 0.125% convertible senior notes due 2025 and $1.0 billion of 0% convertible senior notes due 2029, respectively. Debt issuance costs, which reduce the carrying value of the convertible debt instrument, are amortized as interest expense over the term. The expense for the amortization of debt issuance costs is a non-cash item, and we believe the exclusion of this interest expense will provide for a more useful comparison of our operational performance in different periods.

    Additionally, Datadog’s management believes that the non-GAAP financial measure free cash flow is meaningful to investors because it is a measure of liquidity that provides useful information in understanding and evaluating the strength of our liquidity and future ability to generate cash that can be used for strategic opportunities or investing in our business. Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities, reduced by capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs, if any. The reduction of capital expenditures and amounts capitalized for software development facilitates comparisons of Datadog’s liquidity on a period-to-period basis and excludes items that management does not consider to be indicative of our liquidity.

    Operating Metrics

    Datadog’s number of customers with ARR of $100,000 or more is based on the ARR of each customer, as of the last month of the quarter.

    We define the number of customers as the number of accounts with a unique account identifier for which we have an active subscription in the period indicated. Users of our free trials or tier are not included in our customer count. A single organization with multiple divisions, segments or subsidiaries is generally counted as a single customer. However, in some cases where they have separate billing terms, we may count separate divisions, segments or subsidiaries as multiple customers.

    We define ARR as the annualized revenue run-rate of subscription agreements from all customers at a point in time. We calculate ARR by taking the monthly recurring revenue, or MRR, and multiplying it by 12. MRR for each month is calculated by aggregating, for all customers during that month, monthly revenue from committed contractual amounts, additional usage, usage from subscriptions for a committed contractual amount of usage that is delivered as used, and monthly subscriptions. ARR and MRR should be viewed independently of revenue, and do not represent our revenue under GAAP on a monthly or annualized basis, as they are operating metrics that can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates. ARR and MRR are not intended to be replacements or forecasts of revenue.

     
    Datadog, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (In thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
          2025       2024  
    Revenue   $ 761,553     $ 611,253  
    Cost of revenue (1)(2)(3)     157,628       110,098  
    Gross profit     603,925       501,155  
    Operating expenses:        
    Research and development (1)(3)     341,061       269,988  
    Sales and marketing (1)(2)(3)     214,291       173,881  
    General and administrative (1)(3)     60,993       45,290  
    Total operating expenses     616,345       489,159  
    Operating (loss) income     (12,420 )     11,996  
    Other income:        
    Interest expense (4)     (2,963 )     (1,374 )
    Interest income and other income, net     47,179       35,563  
    Other income, net     44,216       34,189  
    Income before provision for income taxes     31,796       46,185  
    Provision for income taxes     7,154       3,554  
    Net income   $ 24,642     $ 42,631  
    Net income per share – basic   $ 0.07     $ 0.13  
    Net income per share – diluted   $ 0.07     $ 0.12  
    Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per share:        
    Basic     343,097       331,806  
    Diluted     363,078       355,979  
    (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:        
    Cost of revenue   $ 6,651     $ 5,527  
    Research and development     105,735       88,413  
    Sales and marketing     34,125       28,531  
    General and administrative     17,754       12,562  
    Total   $ 164,265     $ 135,033  
    (2) Includes amortization of acquired intangibles as follows:        
    Cost of revenue   $ 894     $ 2,027  
    Sales and marketing     203       205  
    Total   $ 1,097     $ 2,232  
    (3) Includes employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions as follows:                
    Cost of revenue   $ 186     $ 192  
    Research and development     9,582       10,819  
    Sales and marketing     1,570       2,153  
    General and administrative     2,225       2,057  
    Total   $ 13,563     $ 15,221  
    (4) Includes amortization of issuance costs as follows:        
    Interest expense   $ 1,819     $ 850  
    Total   $ 1,819     $ 850  
    Datadog, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (In thousands; unaudited)
     
        March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
    ASSETS        
    CURRENT ASSETS:        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,079,854     $ 1,246,983  
    Marketable securities     3,369,820       2,942,076  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $17,707 and $16,302 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively     490,172       598,919  
    Deferred contract costs, current     58,832       56,095  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     77,660       67,042  
    Total current assets     5,076,338       4,911,115  
    Property and equipment, net     249,916       226,970  
    Operating lease assets     203,074       172,512  
    Goodwill     361,738       360,381  
    Intangible assets, net     2,626       3,711  
    Deferred contract costs, non-current     90,501       86,573  
    Other assets     26,188       24,077  
    TOTAL ASSETS   $ 6,010,381     $ 5,785,339  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
    CURRENT LIABILITIES:        
    Accounts payable   $ 98,442     $ 107,731  
    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     138,238       127,136  
    Operating lease liabilities, current     34,228       31,970  
    Convertible senior notes, net, current     634,780       634,023  
    Deferred revenue, current     949,135       961,853  
    Total current liabilities     1,854,823       1,862,713  
    Operating lease liabilities, non-current     227,974       196,905  
    Convertible senior notes, net, non-current     980,314       979,282  
    Deferred revenue, non-current     21,560       22,693  
    Other liabilities     9,036       9,383  
    Total liabilities     3,093,707       3,070,976  
    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:        
    Common stock     3       3  
    Additional paid-in capital     2,860,643       2,689,013  
    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     1,338       (4,701 )
    Retained earnings     54,690       30,048  
    Total stockholders’ equity     2,916,674       2,714,363  
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   $ 6,010,381     $ 5,785,339  
    Datadog, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
    (In thousands; unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
          2025       2024  
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
    Net income   $ 24,642     $ 42,631  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
    Depreciation and amortization     11,255       12,895  
    Accretion of discounts on marketable securities     (10,370 )     (14,126 )
    Amortization of issuance costs     1,819       850  
    Amortization of deferred contract costs     14,853       11,844  
    Stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized     164,265       135,033  
    Non-cash lease expense     8,389       6,810  
    Allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable     4,520       2,732  
    (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment     (145 )     43  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
    Accounts receivable, net     104,227       55,490  
    Deferred contract costs     (21,519 )     (12,636 )
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (10,263 )     (14,075 )
    Other assets     (1,217 )     2,614  
    Accounts payable     (10,712 )     (17,122 )
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     5,648       (7,433 )
    Deferred revenue     (13,851 )     6,720  
    Net cash provided by operating activities     271,541       212,270  
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
    Purchases of marketable securities     (970,302 )     (637,351 )
    Maturities of marketable securities     555,938       401,666  
    Proceeds from sale of marketable securities     (76 )      
    Purchases of property and equipment     (8,748 )     (14,158 )
    Capitalized software development costs     (18,402 )     (11,365 )
    Cash paid for acquisition of businesses; net of cash acquired     (1,818 )      
    Net cash used in investing activities     (443,408 )     (261,208 )
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options     1,673       2,191  
    Repayments of 2025 Convertible Senior Notes     (20 )      
    Net cash provided by financing activities     1,653       2,191  
             
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     3,085       (1,374 )
             
    NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     (167,129 )     (48,121 )
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period     1,246,983       330,339  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period   $ 1,079,854     $ 282,218  
    Datadog, Inc.
    Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Results
    (In thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
          2025       2024  
    Reconciliation of gross profit and gross margin        
    GAAP gross profit   $ 603,925     $ 501,155  
    Plus: Stock-based compensation expense     6,651       5,527  
    Plus: Amortization of acquired intangibles     894       2,027  
    Plus: Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions     186       192  
    Non-GAAP gross profit   $ 611,656     $ 508,901  
    GAAP gross margin     79 %     82 %
    Non-GAAP gross margin     80 %     83 %
             
    Reconciliation of operating expenses        
    GAAP research and development   $ 341,061     $ 269,988  
    Less: Stock-based compensation expense     (105,735 )     (88,413 )
    Less: Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions     (9,582 )     (10,819 )
    Non-GAAP research and development   $ 225,744     $ 170,756  
             
    GAAP sales and marketing   $ 214,291     $ 173,881  
    Less: Stock-based compensation expense     (34,125 )     (28,531 )
    Less: Amortization of acquired intangibles     (203 )     (205 )
    Less: Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions     (1,570 )     (2,153 )
    Non-GAAP sales and marketing   $ 178,393     $ 142,992  
             
    GAAP general and administrative   $ 60,993     $ 45,290  
    Less: Stock-based compensation expense     (17,754 )     (12,562 )
    Less: Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions     (2,225 )     (2,057 )
    Non-GAAP general and administrative   $ 41,014     $ 30,671  
             
    Reconciliation of operating (loss) income and operating margin        
    GAAP operating (loss) income   $ (12,420 )   $ 11,996  
    Plus: Stock-based compensation expense     164,265       135,033  
    Plus: Amortization of acquired intangibles     1,097       2,232  
    Plus: Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions     13,563       15,221  
    Non-GAAP operating income   $ 166,505     $ 164,482  
    GAAP operating margin     (2 )%     2 %
    Non-GAAP operating margin     22 %     27 %
    Datadog, Inc.
    Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Results
    (In thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
          2025       2024  
    Reconciliation of net income (loss)        
    GAAP net income (loss)   $ 24,642     $ 42,631  
    Plus: Stock-based compensation expense     164,265       135,033  
    Plus: Amortization of acquired intangibles     1,097       2,232  
    Plus: Employer payroll taxes on employee stock transactions     13,563       15,221  
    Plus: Amortization of issuance costs     1,819       850  
    Non-GAAP net income before non-GAAP tax adjustments   $ 205,386     $ 195,967  
    Income tax effects and adjustments (1)     37,479       38,345  
    Non-GAAP net income after non-GAAP tax adjustments   $ 167,907     $ 157,622  
    Net income per share before non-GAAP tax adjustments – basic   $ 0.60     $ 0.59  
    Net income per share before non-GAAP tax adjustments – diluted   $ 0.57     $ 0.55  
             
    Net income per share after non-GAAP tax adjustments – basic   $ 0.49     $ 0.48  
    Net income per share after non-GAAP tax adjustments – diluted   $ 0.46     $ 0.44  
             
    Shares used in non-GAAP net income per share calculations:        
    Basic     343,097       331,806  
    Diluted     363,078       355,979  
    ___________________
    1) Non-GAAP financial information for the periods shown are adjusted for an assumed provision for income taxes based on our long-term projected tax rate of 21%. Due to the differences in the tax treatment of items excluded from non-GAAP earnings, our estimated tax rate on non-GAAP income may differ from our GAAP tax rate and from our actual tax liabilities.
    Datadog, Inc.
    Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
    (In thousands; unaudited)
     
        Three Months Ended
    March 31,
          2025       2024  
    Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 271,541     $ 212,270  
    Less: Purchases of property and equipment     (8,748 )     (14,158 )
    Less: Capitalized software development costs     (18,402 )     (11,365 )
    Free cash flow   $ 244,391     $ 186,747  
    Free cash flow margin     32 %     31 %

    Contact Information
    Yuka Broderick
    Datadog Investor Relations
    IR@datadoghq.com

    Dan Haggerty
    Datadog Public Relations
    Press@datadoghq.com

    Datadog is a registered trademark of Datadog, Inc.
    All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix to Participate in the 22nd Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference on May 28, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced that Lantronix CEO Saleel Awsare and CFO Brent Stringham will participate in one-on-one meetings with investors at the 22nd Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference to be held on May 28, 2025, at the Depot Renaissance Hotel in Minneapolis.

    Interested investors should contact Lantronix CFO Brent Stringham at investors@lantronix.com to inquire about availability for a one-on-one meeting.

    About Lantronix

    Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix products or leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties about which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

    Lantronix Media Contact:        
    Gail Kathryn Miller
    Corporate Marketing &
    Communications Manager
    media@lantronix.com

    Lantronix Analyst and Investor Contact:        
    investors@lantronix.com

    ©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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  • MIL-OSI: ARRAY Technologies, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    2025 First Quarter Highlights

    • Revenue of $302.4 million
    • Gross Margin of 25.3%
    • Adjusted gross margin(1) of 26.5%
    • Net income to common shareholders of $2.3 million
    • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $40.6 million
    • Net income per basic and diluted share of $0.02
    • Adjusted net income per diluted share(1) of $0.13
    • Total executed contracts and awarded orders at March 31, 2025 were $2.0 billion
    • Successfully amended and extended our Revolving Credit Facility(2)

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARRAY Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRY) (“ARRAY” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of solar tracking technology products, systems and services, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    “ARRAY is off to a great start for 2025 with first quarter high double digits revenue growth compared with the first quarter of 2024, and achieving the second largest quarter of volume shipped since 2023, indicating solid market share recovery and the strength of our execution capabilities. We are now able to provide customers with quotes for our 100% domestic content trackers under Table I of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), an important milestone for ARRAY, reflecting our continued commitment to supply chain resilience and ability to minimize effects of geopolitical uncertainty, including tariffs. With electricity demand increasing and utility-scale solar being the lowest cost and fastest-growing energy source, domestic customers are expressing greater interest in Volume Commitment Agreements, and we are well positioned to help our customers deploy projects quickly and efficiently. We have a strong orderbook with 18% sequential growth in contracting for the quarter, gaining meaningful traction with Independent Power Producers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, where we are seeing strong contracting momentum,” said Chief Executive Officer, Kevin G. Hostetler.

    Mr. Hostetler continued, “Amidst global economic uncertainty related to tariffs, and potential changes to the IRA, we are confident in our ability to navigate changes in the utility-scale solar landscape. As we look forward to building on a strong first quarter, we have flexibility with the strength of our available liquidity, no near-term refinancing requirements, robust operational capabilities and an agile team. We maintain our full year 2025 guidance and remain focused on long-term value creation, deepening customer partnerships, and demonstrating consistent product leadership.”

    Full Year 2025 Guidance

    For the year ending December 31, 2025, the Company maintains guidance:

    • Revenue to be in the range of $1.05 billion to $1.15 billion
    • Adjusted EBITDA(3)(4) to be in the range of $180 million to $200 million
    • Adjusted net income per share(3)(4) to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.70

    (1) A reconciliation of the most comparable GAAP measure to its Non-GAAP measure is included below.

    (2) Matures October 2028 or July 2027 if Term Loan under the Credit Agreement remains outstanding as of July 2027.

    (3) Guidance includes benefits related to the Inflation Reduction Act Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit for torque tube and structural fastener manufacturing.

    (4) A reconciliation of projected Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income per share, which are forward-looking measures that are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, is not provided because we are unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide a quantitative reconciliation is due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty predicting the occurrence, the financial impact and the periods in which the components of the applicable GAAP measures and non-GAAP adjustments may be recognized. The GAAP measures may include the impact of such items as non-cash share-based compensation, revaluation of the fair-value of our contingent consideration, and the tax effect of such items, in addition to other items we have historically excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income per share. We expect to continue to exclude these items in future disclosures of these non-GAAP measures and may also exclude other similar items that may arise in the future (collectively, “non-GAAP adjustments”). The decisions and events that typically lead to the recognition of non-GAAP adjustments are inherently unpredictable as to if or when they may occur. As such, for our 2025 guidance, we have not included estimates for these items and are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

    Supplemental Presentation and Conference Call Information

    ARRAY has posted a supplemental presentation to its website, which will be discussed during the conference call hosted by management today (May 6, 2025) at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877)869-3847 (domestic) or (201)689-8261 (international) and entering the passcode 13752974, or via webcast of the live conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.arraytechinc.com. A telephonic replay will be available approximately three hours after the call by dialing (877)660-6853 (domestic), or (201)612-7415 (international), with the passcode 13752974. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on May 20, 2025. The online replay will be available for 30 days on the same website, immediately following the call.

    About ARRAY Technologies, Inc.

    ARRAY Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRY) is a leading global provider of solar tracking technology to utility-scale and distributed generation customers, who construct, develop, and operate solar PV sites. With solutions engineered to withstand the harshest weather conditions, ARRAY’s high-quality solar trackers, software platforms and field services combine to maximize energy production and deliver value to our customers for the entire lifecycle of a project. Founded and headquartered in the United States, ARRAY is rooted in manufacturing and driven by technology – relying on its domestic manufacturing, diversified global supply chain, and customer-centric approach to design, deliver, commission, train, and support solar energy deployment around the world. For more news and information on ARRAY, please visit arraytechinc.com.

    Investor Relations Contact:

    H. Keith Jennings
    505-437-0010
    investors@arraytechinc.com

    Media Contact:

    Nicole Stewart
    505-589-8257

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing and investment plans, competitive position, industry and regulatory environment, including potential regulatory reform related to energy credits, uncertainty relating the implementation of tariffs and changes in trade policy, ability to provide 100% domestic content trackers, expectations regarding the macroeconomic environment and geopolitical developments, including the effects of tariffs, potential growth opportunities and the effects of competition. Forward-looking statements include statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “designed to” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms.

    Array’s actual results and the timing of events could materially differ from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, including without limitation: changes in the cost and availability of raw materials as a result of tariffs and other geopolitical uncertainty, changes in growth or rate of growth in demand for solar energy projects; competitive pressures within our industry; factors affecting viability and demand for solar energy, including but not limited to, the retail price of electricity, availability of in-demand components like high voltage breakers, various policies related to the permitting and interconnection costs of solar plants, and the availability of incentives for solar energy and solar energy production systems, which makes it difficult to predict our future prospects; competition from conventional and renewable energy sources; a loss of one or more of our significant customers, their inability to perform under their contracts, or their default in payment; a drop in the price of electricity derived from the utility grid or from alternative energy sources; fluctuations in our results of operations across fiscal periods, which could make our future performance difficult to predict and could cause our results of operations for a particular period to fall below expectations; any increase in interest rates, or a reduction in the availability of tax equity or project debt capital in the global financial markets, which could make it difficult for customers to finance the cost of a solar energy system; existing electric utility industry policies and regulations, and any subsequent changes or new related policies and regulations, may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of solar energy systems, which may significantly reduce demand for our products or harm our ability to compete; the interruption of the flow of materials from international vendors, which could disrupt our supply chain, including as a result of the imposition of new and/or additional duties, tariffs and other charges or restrictions on imports and exports; changes in the global trade environment, including the imposition of import tariffs or other import restrictions; geopolitical, macroeconomic and other market conditions unrelated to our operating performance including but not limited interest rates; our ability to convert our orders in backlog into revenue; the reduction, elimination or expiration, or our failure to optimize the benefits of government incentives for, or regulations mandating the use of, renewable energy and solar energy, particularly in relation to our competitors; failure to, or incurrence of significant costs in order to, obtain, maintain, protect, defend or enforce, our intellectual property and other proprietary right; delays in construction projects and any failure to manage our inventory; significant changes in the cost of raw materials; disruptions to transportation and logistics, including increases in shipping costs; defects or performance problems in our products, which could result in loss of customers, reputational damage and decreased revenue; delays, disruptions or quality control problems in our product development operations; our ability to retain our key personnel or failure to attract additional qualified personnel; additional business, financial, regulatory and competitive risks due to our continued planned expansion into new markets; cybersecurity or other data incidents, including unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive data or theft of confidential information; a failure to maintain an effective system of integrated internal controls over financial reporting; our substantial indebtedness, risks related to actual or threatened public health epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks or crises; changes to laws and regulations, including changes to tax laws and regulations, that are applied adversely to us or our customers, including our ability to optimize those changes brought about by the passage of the IRA or any repeal thereof; and the other risks and uncertainties described in more detail in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents on file with the SEC, each of which can be found on our website, www.arraytechinc.com.

    Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this report. You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

    Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

    Non-GAAP Financial Information

    This press release includes certain financial measures that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted net income per share, Adjusted general and administrative expense and Free cash flow.

    We define Adjusted gross profit as gross profit plus (i) amortization of developed technology and (ii) other costs if applicable. We define Adjusted gross margin as Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) to common shareholders plus (i) other expense, net, (ii) foreign currency (gain) loss, net, (iii) preferred dividends and accretion, (iv) interest expense, (v) income tax expense (benefit), (vi) depreciation expense, (vii) amortization of intangibles, (viii) amortization of developed technology, (ix) equity-based compensation, (x) change in fair value of contingent consideration, (xi) certain legal expenses, and (xii) other costs. We define Adjusted net income as net income (loss) to common shareholders plus (i) amortization of intangibles, (ii) amortization of developed technology, (iii) amortization of debt discount and issuance costs (iv) Series A preferred stock accretion, (v) equity-based compensation, (vi) change in fair value of contingent consideration, (vii) certain legal expenses, (viii) other costs, and (ix) income tax (benefit) expense adjustments. We define Adjusted general and administrative expense as general and administrative expense less (i) equity based compensation, (ii) certain legal expenses, and (iii) other costs. We define Free cash flow as Cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment.

    A detailed reconciliation between GAAP results and results excluding special items (“non-GAAP”) is included within this press release. We calculate net income (loss) per share as net income (loss) to common shareholders divided by the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding for the applicable period and we define Adjusted net income per share as Adjusted net income (as detailed above) divided by the basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding for the applicable period.

    We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader’s understanding of our past financial performance and our prospects for the future. Our management team uses these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the Company’s performance, as well as in planning and forecasting future periods. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

    Among other limitations, Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; do not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; do not reflect income tax expense or benefit; and other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income differently than we do, which limits their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

    We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income on a supplemental basis.

    You should review the reconciliation of gross profit to Adjusted gross profit and net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

    Array Technologies, Inc. 
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
     
      March 31,
    2025
      December 31,
    2024
    ASSETS
    Current assets      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 348,324     $ 362,992  
    Restricted cash   1,169       1,149  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $6,601 and $4,848, respectively   282,575       275,838  
    Inventories, net   186,875       200,818  
    Prepaid expenses and other   157,348       157,927  
    Total current assets   976,291       998,724  
           
    Property, plant and equipment, net   28,740       26,222  
    Goodwill   164,221       160,189  
    Other intangible assets, net   176,347       181,409  
    Deferred income tax assets   16,049       17,754  
    Other assets   64,110       41,701  
    Total assets $ 1,425,758     $ 1,425,999  
           
    LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    Current liabilities      
    Accounts payable $ 153,781     $ 172,368  
    Accrued expenses and other   77,576       91,183  
    Accrued warranty reserve   2,045       2,063  
    Income tax payable   8,734       5,227  
    Deferred revenue   120,225       119,775  
    Current portion of contingent consideration   2,528       1,193  
    Current portion of debt   34,472       30,714  
    Other current liabilities   9,132       15,291  
    Total current liabilities   408,493       437,814  
           
    Deferred income tax liabilities   21,634       21,398  
    Contingent consideration, net of current portion   5,179       7,868  
    Other long-term liabilities   17,311       18,684  
    Long-term warranty   5,021       4,830  
    Long-term debt, net of current portion   644,520       646,570  
    Total liabilities   1,102,158       1,137,164  
           
    Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)      
           
    Series A Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock of $0.001 par value; 500,000 authorized; 468,122 and 460,920 shares issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; liquidation preference of $493.1 million at both dates   421,374       406,931  
           
    Stockholders’ equity      
    Preferred stock of $0.001 par value – 4,500,000 shares authorized; none issued at respective dates          
    Common stock of $0.001 par value – 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 152,512,805 and 151,951,652 shares issued at respective dates   151       151  
    Additional paid-in capital   286,079       297,780  
    Accumulated deficit   (353,878 )     (370,624 )
    Accumulated other comprehensive income   (30,126 )     (45,403 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   (97,774 )     (118,096 )
    Total liabilities, redeemable perpetual preferred stock and stockholders’ equity $ 1,425,758     $ 1,425,999  
    Array Technologies, Inc.
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
     
      Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Revenue $ 302,363     $ 153,403  
    Cost of revenue      
    Cost of product and service revenue   222,296       94,674  
    Amortization of developed technology   3,639       3,639  
    Total cost of revenue   225,935       98,313  
    Gross profit   76,428       55,090  
           
    Operating expenses      
    General and administrative   43,945       37,784  
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (150 )     (735 )
    Depreciation and amortization   5,349       9,627  
    Total operating expenses   49,144       46,676  
           
    Income from operations   27,284       8,414  
           
    Other expense, net   23       814  
    Interest income   3,319       3,680  
    Foreign currency gain (loss), net   689       (499 )
    Interest expense   (8,035 )     (8,940 )
    Total other expense, net   (4,004 )     (4,945 )
           
    Income before income tax expense   23,280       3,469  
    Income tax expense   6,534       1,304  
    Net income   16,746       2,165  
    Preferred dividends and accretion   14,443       13,502  
    Net income (loss) to common shareholders $ 2,303     $ (11,337 )
           
    Income (loss) per common share      
    Basic $ 0.02     $ (0.07 )
    Diluted $ 0.02     $ (0.07 )
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding      
    Basic   152,076       151,351  
    Diluted   152,783       151,351  
    Array Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
    (in thousands)
     
      Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Operating activities      
    Net income $ 16,746     $ 2,165  
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:      
    Provision for bad debts   1,671       896  
    Deferred tax expense (benefit)   1,024       (13 )
    Depreciation and amortization   5,932       10,125  
    Amortization of developed technology   3,639       3,639  
    Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs   1,506       1,553  
    Equity-based compensation   2,798       3,926  
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (150 )     (735 )
    Warranty provision   1,720       (1,138 )
    Inventory reserve   839       600  
    Changes in working capital, net   (48,784 )     26,484  
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   (13,059 )     47,502  
    Investing activities      
    Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (2,352 )     (2,396 )
    Retirement/disposal of property, plant and equipment         10  
    Net cash used in investing activities   (2,352 )     (2,386 )
    Financing activities      
    Proceeds from issuance of other debt   7,862       2,283  
    Principal payments on other debt   (7,294 )     (3,781 )
    Principal payments on term loan facility   (1,075 )     (1,070 )
    Contingent consideration payments   (1,204 )     (1,427 )
    Other financing   (14 )     (580 )
    Net cash used in financing activities   (1,725 )     (4,575 )
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalent balances   2,488       (2,001 )
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash   (14,648 )     38,540  
    Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash beginning of period   364,141       249,080  
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 349,493     $ 287,620  
    Array Technologies, Inc.
    Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, General and Administrative Expense and Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
    The following table reconciles Gross profit to Adjusted gross profit:
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    Revenue 302,363     153,403  
    Cost of revenue 225,935     98,313  
    Gross profit 76,428     55,090  
    Gross margin 25.3 %   35.9 %
           
    Amortization of developed technology 3,639     3,639  
    Adjusted gross profit 80,067     58,729  
    Adjusted gross margin 26.5 %   38.3 %

    The following table reconciles net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

      Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Net income $ 16,746     $ 2,165  
    Preferred dividends and accretion   14,443       13,502  
    Net income (loss) to common shareholders $ 2,303     $ (11,337 )
    Other expense, net   (3,342 )     (4,494 )
    Foreign currency gain (loss), net   (689 )     499  
    Preferred dividends and accretion   14,443       13,502  
    Interest expense   8,035       8,940  
    Income tax expense (benefit)   6,534       1,304  
    Depreciation expense   1,043       883  
    Amortization of intangibles   4,889       9,254  
    Amortization of developed technology   3,639       3,639  
    Equity-based compensation   2,798       4,020  
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (150 )     (735 )
    Certain legal expenses(a)   1,083       730  
    Other costs(b)         42  
    Adjusted EBITDA $ 40,586     $ 26,247  


    (a)
    Represents certain legal fees and other related costs associated with (i) actions filed against the company and certain officers and directors alleging violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which litigation was dismissed with prejudice by the Court on May 19, 2023 and subsequently appealed. The appeal has been fully briefed, argued, and the Company is awaiting a decision, and (ii) legal and success fees related to a regional tax dispute for a period prior to the acquisition of STI, and (iii) other litigation and legal matters. We consider these costs not representative of legal costs that we will incur from time to time in the ordinary course of our business.

    (b) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, other costs represent costs related to Capped-Call treatment evaluation for prior year.

    Array Technologies, Inc.
    Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, General and Administrative Expense and Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
    The following table reconciles net income (loss) to Adjusted net income:
      Three Months Ended March 31,
        2025       2024  
    Net income $ 16,746     $ 2,165  
    Preferred dividends and accretion   14,443       13,502  
    Net income (loss) to common shareholders $ 2,303     $ (11,337 )
    Amortization of Intangibles   4,889       9,254  
    Amortization of developed technology   3,639       3,639  
    Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs   1,393       1,552  
    Series A Pref stock accretion   7,241       6,665  
    Equity based compensation   2,798       4,020  
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (150 )     (735 )
    Certain legal expenses (a)   1,083       730  
    Other costs(b)         42  
    Income tax expense of adjustments(c)   (3,474 )     (4,852 )
    Adjusted net income $ 19,722     $ 8,978  
           
    Income (loss) per common share      
    Basic $ 0.02     $ (0.07 )
    Diluted $ 0.02     $ (0.07 )
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding      
    Basic   152,076       151,351  
    Diluted   152,783       151,351  
           
    Adjusted net income per common share      
    Basic $ 0.13     $ 0.06  
    Diluted $ 0.13     $ 0.06  
    Weighted average number of common shares outstanding      
    Basic   152,076       151,351  
    Diluted   152,783       152,243  


    (a)
    Represents certain legal fees and other related costs associated with (i) actions filed against the company and certain officers and directors alleging violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which litigation was dismissed with prejudice by the Court on May 19, 2023 and subsequently appealed. The appeal has been fully briefed, argued, and the Company is awaiting a decision, and (ii) legal and success fees related to a regional tax dispute for a period prior to the acquisition of STI, and (iii) other litigation and legal matters. We consider these costs not representative of legal costs that we will incur from time to time in the ordinary course of our business.

    (b) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, other costs represent costs related to Capped-Call treatment evaluation for prior year.

    (c) Represents the estimated tax impact of all Adjusted Net Income add-backs, excluding those which represent permanent differences between book versus tax.

    Array Technologies, Inc.
    Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, General and Administrative Expense and Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (unaudited)
    (in thousands, except per share amounts)
    The following table reconciles General and administrative expense to Adjusted general and administrative expense:
      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    General and administrative expense 43,945     37,784  
    Equity based compensation (2,798 )   (4,020 )
    Certain legal expenses(a) (1,083 )   (730 )
    Other costs(b)     (42 )
    Adjusted general and administrative expense 40,064     32,992  


    (a)
    Represents certain legal fees and other related costs associated with (i) actions filed against the company and certain officers and directors alleging violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which litigation was dismissed with prejudice by the Court on May 19, 2023 and subsequently appealed. The appeal has been fully briefed, argued, and the Company is awaiting a decision, and (ii) legal and success fees related to a regional tax dispute for a period prior to the acquisition of STI, and (iii) other litigation and legal matters. We consider these costs not representative of legal costs that we will incur from time to time in the ordinary course of our business.

    (b) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, other costs represent costs related to Capped-Call treatment evaluation for prior year.

    The following table reconciles cash provided by (used in) operating activities to Free cash flow:

      Three Months Ended March 31,
      2025   2024
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (13,059 )   47,502  
    Purchase of property, plant and equipment (2,352 )   (2,396 )
    Free cash flow (15,411 )   45,106  

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  • MIL-OSI: Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic and South-East Appoints Christian Haller as Regional Vice President, Signaling Strategic Leadership Expansion

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PHILADELPHIA, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic and South-East, a leading network for accredited angel investors and innovators, is proud to announce the appointment of Christian Haller as Regional Vice President. Haller’s role marks a step forward in the organization’s commitment to accelerating growth and supporting high-potential startups across these dynamic regions.

    Christian Haller brings more than 35 years of entrepreneurial and investment expertise to Keiretsu Forum. He currently serves on the board of innovative, actively funding companies including Tympanogen, Accelera.US and ALM Orthopaedics, and founded LifeLine Medical, a pioneer in wearable health technology.

    Haller’s extensive background includes founding The RavenOye Group, LLC, where he has supported seed and pre-seed medtech companies through commercialization and growth strategy. He is recognized for his leadership in entrepreneurial education, founding AdvaMed’s Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp and EBD’s Japan Medtech Partnering Forum, and is a frequent speaker on topics of innovation and product commercialization.

    “Christian’s track record as a founder, investor, and board leader in promising life-science and tech startups will elevate our ability to source, vet and accelerate the deal flow that our members care about most. His strategic insight aligns perfectly with Keiretsu Forum’s mission and will be invaluable as we expand our support for entrepreneurs and investors in the Mid-Atlantic and South-East regions.” said Howard Lubert, Area President of Keiretsu Forum MST.

    “I am honored to join Keiretsu Forum as Regional Vice President,” said Christian Haller. “I look forward to working with our exceptional members and partners to accelerate innovation, support promising startups, and create value for our investor community.”

    This expansion of leadership underscores Keiretsu Forum’s dedication to building a robust ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors, positioning the organization for continued growth and influence in the innovation economy.

    About Keiretsu Forum

    Founded in 2000, Keiretsu Forum is the world’s largest global investment community of accredited private-equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional backers. Through 54 chapters on four continents, our members have invested over $1 billion in more than 1,400 high-growth companies. For more information, visit www.keiretsuforum-midatlantic.com

    Media Contact
    Cindi Sutera
    Keiretsu Forum MST, Communications
    CindiS@AMSCommunications.net
    610-613-2773

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UN Tree Planting Ceremony: 80th Anniversary of founding of the United Nations

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

    UN Tree Planting Ceremony to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of founding of the United Nations, and of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

    “We can make peace and build peace if we are together,” a ceremonial tree planting at UN Headquarters today (05 May) honored the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki while marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. The event featured a Hibakujumoku – an atomic bomb survivor tree – planted in the UN Staff Garden as a symbol of peace and resilience.

    “It is very difficult to really imagine and understand what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki 80 years ago,” said Izumi Nakamitsu, the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. “But I think what we all need to remember is that we can make peace and build peace if we are together. And as you can imagine, the United Nations is a place where people and countries come together and then work together to make that objective a reality.”

    Permanent Representative Kazuyuki Yamazaki said, “I hope, as these saplings grow, so too will our aspirations for peace spread and become a reality,” he said. Referring to last week’s NPT Preparatory Committee session, he added, “Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi spoke at the general debate and called on State Parties to, quote, ‘cherish and exercise the spirit of dialogue and collaboration,’ unquote. I sincerely hope that Hibakujumoku, atomic bomb survivor trees, planted here will stand as a symbol of this spirit.”

    Ghana’s Ambassador to the UN, Harold Agyeman, urged stronger international efforts to address global insecurity, inequality, and the threat of nuclear war. “Today, more than ever… many around the world are worried about the persistence and scale of conflicts, including the deepening poverty and underdevelopment and the deterioration of the wellbeing and dignity of many,” he said. “The disarmament agenda and the need to prevent the catastrophic effects of the nuclear war cannot be left out of such an effort.”

    Also present at the ceremony were the President of the 79th UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, and members of the UN Staff Recreation Council Gardening Club. UN Youth Champion for Disarmament, Charlotte Yeung, gave a poetry reading.

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

    Key research to combat ongoing pest and disease outbreaks and emerging threats to protect our trees

    British woodlands and trees will benefit from new research aimed at boosting protection against pests and diseases, announced today (Tuesday 6 May).

    Our plants and trees are estimated to contribute £4.1 billion per year to the UK’s economy – their vast canopies are teeming with birds and insects, they help mitigate the impact of flooding for communities across the country, trees outside woodland in towns as well as rural areas are cherished by the British people. But our trees are vulnerable, with plant pests and diseases posing a significant threat to nature and the economy.

    The threat from pests and diseases is growing due to factors like climate change, and it is increasingly important to plant resilient trees that can withstand warmer temperatures so people and nature can enjoy the widespread benefits they bring.

    17 new research projects will improve tree health and resilience through the Centre for Forest Protection – a collaboration between Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew – as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.

    These will help plant and protect treescapes that are resilient to stresses including climate change and pests and diseases such as ash dieback, which has been estimated to kill over 100 million trees in the UK and cost the economy up to £15 billion to Great Britain over the coming decades.

    The £4 million of funding will include projects to facilitate future tree breeding for resilience to ash dieback and a fungal disease affecting Scots pine, and new technologies so trees can flower at a younger age to accelerate breeding programmes.

    Professor Nicola Spence, Defra’s Chief Plant Health Officer, said:

    “Tackling the growing threat from plant pests and diseases due to climate change is critical to protect the long-term health and resilience of our trees.

    “Expanding our research efforts and work to restore native ash trees are an important step in the fight against diseases which devastate our nations woodlands, protecting trees for the benefits they bring to our climate and for people’s enjoyment.”

    Dr Louise Gathercole, Centre for Forest Protection Coordinator, said:

    “At Forest Research and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, we are delighted to continue our collaboration under the Centre for Forest Protection.

    “Funding this virtual centre gives us the opportunity to leverage the expertise and resources of both organisations, along with a wide range of other collaborators, to carry out innovative science and produce the evidence needed for future woodland resilience.”

    Projects for 2025/26 include:

    • Dodging the double whammy, looking into whether trees resilient to ash dieback can also help avoid damage from Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic emerald coloured beetle from Asia which has caused significant damage to ash trees in North America.
    • Infusing resilience into the Scots pine genetic resource, breeding pine trees resilience to Dothistroma needle blight, a fungal disease which can reduce timber yields and even cause tree death.
    • Developing novel methods to understand and mitigate grey squirrel bark stripping behaviour, on the impact of invasive grey squirrels on woodlands – with an estimated economic cost of £37 million annually – and how to combat bark stripping behaviour, which disincentivises tree planting and leaves trees susceptible to increased risk of disease.

    As part of £700,000 of Defra-funded research, a second UK ash tree archive in Scotland has now been planted aimed at increasing resilience and further developing efforts for a breeding programme of tolerant UK ash. This is a key step towards restoring native ash back to our landscape. 

    2500 young trees have now been planted over the 1-hectare site. These trees have been specially selected as showing signs of potential resistance to the disease. Over the coming years, the less healthy individuals will be weeded out, allowing for the best trees to form a potential seed orchard for resistant ash seed production in future.

    This follows over 3000 trees of tolerant ash being planted at the first ash archive site in southern England in 2019. Screening for tolerant trees in a different climate away from other threats will significantly boost research efforts. Identifying ash with a high tolerance to the disease will enable the development of orchards producing commercially available seed and prove transformative to our future landscapes.

    The announcement marks the launch of this year’s National Plant Health Week (5-12 May 2025), an annual designated week of action to raise public awareness and engagement on how to keep our plants healthy, led by Defra in partnership with 32 organisations, including the Royal Horticultural Society, the Woodland Trust and the Horticultural Trades Association

    Additional information:

    • The second ash archive is funded by Defra on an estate owned by Forestry Land Scotland in Clackmannanshire.
    • The Centre for Forest Protection is a collaborative, virtual hub which aims to protect our trees from environmental and socioeconomic threats, through innovative science, interdisciplinary research, expert advice and training. The CFP is led by Forest Research – Great Britain’s principal organisation for forestry and tree-related research – and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

    The 17 new research projects are:

    • Dodging the Double Whammy: Does Resistance to Ash Dieback Help European Ash Avoid Damage by Emerald Ash Borer?
    • Knowledge synthesis: How trees evolve under novel conditions
    • SUPPoRT: Sustainable Plant Provenancing for Resilient Trees
    • Genomic basis of ash health after five and thirteen years’ exposure to ash dieback
    • Complex Yew Decline Research
    • ADGROW: Applied Dendrochronology for the Genomic Resilience Of Woodlands
    • EXPLORATION: Assessing the robustness of mixed species planting as a drought adaptation measure during early stage establishment – an experimental approach
    • Enhancing forest resilience through stand structural complexity
    • Infusing resilience into the Scots pine genetic resource
    • Phenology, Genomics, and Non-Destructive Testing: A Comprehensive Approach to Detecting, Understanding, and Reducing Oak Shake (PhenoGenDT)
    • Speed breeding technologies for UK broadleaved trees
    • Forest Sector Modelling of the Impact of Biotic and Abiotic Risks on Forest Resilience
    • Developing novel methods to understand and mitigate grey squirrel bark stripping behaviour
    • Supporting farmers’ on-farm integration of tree resilience actions
    • REWARD, Remote Early Warning and Advanced Response for Diseases.
    • The wind within the trees: understanding cultural, silvicultural, and timber quality dimensions to windstorm risks and impacts
    • Resilience to compound abiotic and biotic stress in native Scots Pine

    Updates to this page

    Published 6 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Preston to Mark VE Day and VJ Day with Special Events in 2025

    Source: City of Preston

    Preston City Council will proudly mark both VE Day and VJ Day in 2025 with a series of commemorative events in the city centre, following requests from local veterans and community members.

    This year, in recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the city’s focus will shift from the usual Armed Forces Day to these two historically significant dates.

    VE Day, celebrated on Thursday, 8 May, commemorates the end of the war in Europe. Starting at 8:45pm at The Flag Market with speeches, performances from vintage singer Hattie Bee, music from Brindle Brass Band and a commemorative beacon lighting at 9:30pm directly followed by the National Anthem.

    VJ Day marks the surrender of Japan and the true end of WWII. will be observed this year on Saturday, 16 August, slightly later than its official anniversary of 15 August, to allow for wider public participation over the weekend.

    This year on Friday the 15 August, Victory over Japan or VJ Day which was the day all hostilities ceased, the traditional commemoration ceremony will be held at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial in Preston Cemetery to remember those “who gave their tomorrows so we could have our todays.” This ceremony has been held without fail every year since 1947, including socially-distanced events during Covid, and in keeping with previous years will be led by The Right Worshipful Mayor of Preston, Councillor Phil Crowe.

    Join in an unforgettable Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) in Preston, where history comes to life through a range of events and performances, beginning with a military parade. Expect performances and workshops, and vintage music transporting you back in time with songs from the wartime period.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to pay tribute to the heroes of World War Two and celebrate 80 years of courage, sacrifice, and resilience.

    Councillor Close, Armed Forces Champion at Preston City Council, said:

    “It’s important that we remember both VE Day and especially VJ Day, which marked the end of WWII, and the immense sacrifices made by our armed forces and their families. 

    By commemorating these events in Preston, especially on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we honour those who gave so much. The VJ Day event on 16 August allows us to welcome more people to reflect, remember, and show their support.”

    Colonel David Waters, President Lancashire Armed Forces Association said:

    “It would be easier to generalise and talk about freedom and democracy, but in this last week, we’ve had the anniversary of the liberation of Belsen Concentration Camp, and if that was to concentrate 

    your mind on something, it’s about what people did lose in Europe through the occupation of the Germans, and so that in itself is a reason to celebrate VE Day.”

    These events aim to bring together veterans, families, and the wider community in remembrance and gratitude. Full details of the programme will be released in the coming months.

    Find out more about VE Day and VJ Day events in Preston at Visit Preston – Preston City Centre Events 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Pula exchange rate depreciated by 0.3 percent against the South African rand

    Source: Bank of Botswana

    Over the twelve months period to April 2025, the nominal Pula exchange rate depreciated by 2.7 percent and 0.3 percent against the IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDR) against the South African rand, respectively. With respect to the SDR constituent currencies, the Pula depreciated by 8.7 percent against the Japanese yen, 6.1 percent against British pound and 5.7 percent against the euro, while it appreciated by 0.5 percent against the Chinese renminbi and 0.4 percent against the US dollar.

    The Pula appreciated by 1.7 percent against the South African rand, while it depreciated by 1.9 percent against the SDR over the one-month period to April 2025. It depreciated by 4.7 percent against the euro, 4 percent against the Japanese yen and 3.1 percent against the British pound, while it appreciated by 0.2 percent each against the Chinese renminbi and the US dollar.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Brand Scotland backing for female entrepreneurs

    Minister Kirsty McNeill champions all-women exporting power with female-led business roundtable hosted at Scotland Office Edinburgh HQ

    Scottish female entrepreneurs are getting direct access to the UK Government’s global trade expertise as Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill urged women business leaders to join her on the first all-female Brand Scotland trade mission.

    The Scotland Office hosted a gathering of female business leaders from across Scotland on Thursday 1 May to identify and tackle any export challenges they face. Minister McNeill wanted to bring together business professionals to boost the success of women-led firms in the worldwide market.

    It’s part of the department’s Brand Scotland mission, to sell Scotland’s unique strengths around the world – promoting our goods and services to new markets, helping Scottish businesses export, and supporting trade missions to key global markets to unlock jobs and investment for the future.

    At the roundtable discussion event in Edinburgh Minister McNeill asked for the views of company leaders across the technology, sustainability, clean energy and beauty sectors, as well as from representatives of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the Confederation of British Industry and Women’s Enterprise Scotland.

    Minister McNeill said:

    From science and sustainability to culture and financial services, we’re amongst the best in the world – and by selling Scotland globally, we can unlock jobs and investment, an essential part of our Plan for Change.

    It’s crucial that I hear from Scottish businesswomen about the barriers they face, find out what we can do to help, and demonstrate how Scottish companies can really benefit from having direct informal access like this to the UK’s vast global network of trade expertise. By harnessing the combined resources of the Scotland Office, the Foreign Office and Department for Business and Trade, we can create significant opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

    We’re already seeing positive results from championing Brand Scotland internationally and I’m committed to unlocking more global opportunities for Scottish women in business.

    The roundtable discussion addressed three key challenges – how businesses can access finance and investment, overcoming export barriers, and tackling market access issues that disproportionately affect women-led businesses.

    Ideas and suggestions from the meeting will directly shape the Scotland Office’s all-women trade mission to Madrid in June where Minister McNeill will use diplomatic networks to expand markets for British exporters and meet with the Spanish business community to strengthen trade links. Representatives of Scottish female-led companies are being invited to join.

    Background

    • Brand Scotland is about selling Scotland’s unique strengths around the world – promoting our goods and services to new markets, helping Scottish businesses export, and funding and supporting trade missions to key global markets to unlock jobs and investment for the future. 

    • As part of this, the Scotland Office will lead trade missions to sell Scotland and its products to the world, encourage inward investment in Scotland and encourage Scottish firms to export to overseas markets – often for the first time. All this will drive growth and jobs here in Scotland. 

    • The Budget allocated an additional £750k for the Scottish Secretary and the Scotland Office to develop the Brand Scotland programme. 
    • The Scottish Secretary has already made trade trips to Norway, South East Asia and the US. Minister McNeill’s first trade trip will be to Madrid in June.

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    Published 6 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Bilibili Inc. to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Tuesday, May 20, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHANGHAI, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bilibili Inc. (“Bilibili” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BILI and HKEX: 9626), an iconic brand and a leading video community for young generations in China, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2025 unaudited financial results on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, before the open of U.S. markets.

    The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on May 20, 2025 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on May 20, 2025). Details for the conference call are as follows:

    All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which will be used to join the conference call.

    Additionally, a live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.bilibili.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

    About Bilibili Inc.

    Bilibili is an iconic brand and a leading video community with a mission to enrich the everyday lives of young generations in China. Bilibili offers a wide array of video-based content with All the Videos You Like as its value proposition. Bilibili builds its community around aspiring users, high-quality content, talented content creators and the strong emotional bonds among them. Bilibili pioneered the “bullet chatting” feature, a live comment function that has transformed our users’ viewing experience by displaying the thoughts and feelings of audience members viewing the same video. The Company has now become the welcoming home of diverse interests among young generations in China and the frontier for promoting Chinese culture across the world.

    For more information, please visit: http://ir.bilibili.com.

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    In China:

    Bilibili Inc.
    Juliet Yang
    Tel: +86-21-2509-9255 Ext. 8523
    E-mail: ir@bilibili.com

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Helen Wu
    Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
    E-mail: bilibili@tpg-ir.com 

    In the United States:

    Piacente Financial Communications
    Brandi Piacente
    Tel: +1-212-481-2050
    E-mail: bilibili@tpg-ir.com

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  • MIL-OSI: GSI Technology to Participate in the Sidoti May Micro-Cap Virtual Conference

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GSI Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIT), the inventor of the Associative Processing Unit (APU), a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance compute (HPC) processing providing true compute-in-memory technology, today announced that management is scheduled to virtually participate in the Sidoti May Micro-Cap Virtual Conference on May 21 – 22, 2025. On behalf of the company, Lee-Lean Shu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Didier Lasserre, Vice President of Sales and Investor Relations, will deliver a company presentation at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, May 21 in Track 2 and host one-on-one virtual meetings on May 21st and 22nd.

    For more information about the conference or to schedule a virtual one-on-one meeting with GSI Technology, please visit: Sidoti May Virtual Conference. Note that the conference organizer reserves the right to adjust a company’s meeting schedule, including its presentation time. It is recommended that participants confirm all meeting times with the organizer.

    A webcast of GSI Technology’s presentation will be available on the company’s website under the Events and Presentations tab: https://ir.gsitechnology.com/events-and-presentations.

    ABOUT GSI TECHNOLOGY
    Founded in 1995, GSI Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor memory solutions. GSI’s resources are focused on bringing new products to market that leverage existing core strengths, including radiation-hardened memory products for extreme environments and Gemini-I, the associative processing unit designed to deliver performance advantages for diverse artificial intelligence applications. GSI Technology is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has sales offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.gsitechnology.com.

    Contacts:
    Investor Relations
    Hayden IR
    Kim Rogers
    541-904-5075
    Kim@HaydenIR.com

    Media Relations
    Finn Partners for GSI Technology
    Ricca Silverio
    (415) 348-2724
    gsi@finnpartners.com

    Company
    GSI Technology, Inc.
    Douglas M. Schirle
    Chief Financial Officer
    408-331-9802

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  • MIL-OSI: 21Shares Launches Cronos ETP to Expand Access to Emerging Web3 Infrastructure

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New product offers investors regulated exposure to the fast-growing Cronos blockchain, powered by Crypto.com

    Zurich, 6 May 2025 – 21Shares AG (“21Shares”), one of the world’s largest issuers of crypto exchange-traded products (“ETPs”), today announced the launch of the 21Shares Cronos ETP (ticker: CRON), offering investors exposure to CRO, the native token of the Cronos blockchain. 

    Exchange Product Name Ticker ISIN Fee
    Euronext Paris and Euronext Amsterdam 21Shares Cronos ETP CRON CH1443364232 2.50%

    Cronos is a fast, scalable, and low-cost Layer 1 blockchain designed to support decentralised finance (DeFi), NFTs, and Web3 applications. Built for interoperability, Cronos seamlessly integrates with both Ethereum and Cosmos networks, creating a multi-chain environment that bridges centralized and decentralised ecosystems. The network also stands at the forefront of Web3 innovation, merging blockchain technology with AI to power the next generation of finance, gaming, and business applications.

    “Cronos is uniquely positioned at the intersection of centralised access and decentralised innovation,” said Mandy Chiu, Head of Financial Products Development at 21Shares. “By launching a Cronos ETP, we are offering investors easy, regulated exposure to a blockchain ecosystem that is driving real-world adoption and pioneering the future of Web3.”

    “Providing more ways for traders to engage with cryptocurrencies is central to our vision of further mainstreaming crypto,” said Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com. “Crypto.com is proud to be a long-time supporter and contributor to the Cronos ecosystem, and we are incredibly excited to partner with 21Shares to enable even more exposure to Cronos and Web3 infrastructure.”

    The 21Shares Cronos ETP provides investors a straightforward way to integrate CRO into their portfolios through traditional banks and brokers, eliminating the need to directly handle digital wallets or exchanges. Cronos benefits from a strong network and offers a compelling investment case with its focus on scalability, interoperability, and AI-driven applications.

    Notes to editors

    About 21Shares

    21Shares is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange traded product providers and offers the largest suite of crypto ETPs in the market. The company was founded to make cryptocurrency more accessible to investors, and to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. 21Shares listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP in 2018, building a seven-year track record of creating crypto exchange-traded funds that are listed on some of the biggest, most liquid securities exchanges globally. Backed by a specialized research team, proprietary technology, and deep capital markets expertise, 21Shares delivers innovative, simple and cost-efficient investment solutions.

    21Shares is a member of 21.co, a global leader in decentralized finance. For more information, please visit www.21Shares.com

    Media Contact
    Matteo Valli
    matteo.valli@21shares.com

    About Cronos

    Cronos (cronos.org) is a leading blockchain ecosystem, adopted by Crypto.com and more than 500 application developers and partners representing an addressable user base of more than 100 million people around the world. Cronos’ mission is to make it easy and safe for the next billion crypto users to adopt self-custody in Web3, with a focus on Decentralized Finance and Gaming.

    The Cronos universe encompasses 3 chains: Cronos (EVM), the leading Ethereum-compatible blockchain built on Cosmos SDK; Cronos POS, a leading Cosmos chain for payments and NFTs; and Cronos zkEVM, a new high performance layer 2 network.

    Cronos ranks among the top 15 blockchain ecosystems, safeguarding more than 6 billion dollars of user assets. Since launching in 2021, it has securely settled more than 100 million transactions.

    Cronos Labs is the $100M startup accelerator focused on Cronos.

    About Crypto.com

    Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by more than 140 million customers worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

    Learn more at https://crypto.com.

    DISCLAIMER

    This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities of 21Shares AG in any jurisdiction. Neither this document nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever or for any other purpose in any jurisdiction. Nothing in this document should be considered investment advice.

    This document and the information contained herein are not for distribution in or into (directly or indirectly) the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful.

    This document does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. The securities of 21Shares AG to which these materials relate have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will not be a public offering of securities in the United States. Neither the US Securities and Exchange Commission nor any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States has approved or disapproved of an investment in the securities or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of the contents of this presentation. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.

    Within the United Kingdom, this document is only being distributed to and is only directed at: (i) to investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”); or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”); or (iii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Order, including existing members and creditors of the Company or (iv) any other persons to whom this document can be lawfully distributed in circumstances where section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply. The securities are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

    Exclusively for potential investors in any EEA Member State that has implemented the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) is made available on the Issuer’s website under www.21Shares.com.

    The approval of the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) should not be understood as an endorsement by the SFSA of the securities offered or admitted to trading on a regulated market. Eligible potential investors should read the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) and the relevant Final Terms before making an investment decision in order to understand the potential risks associated with the decision to invest in the securities. You are about to purchase a product that is not simple and may be difficult to understand.

    This document constitutes advertisement within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and the Swiss Financial Services Act (the “FinSA”) and not a prospectus. The 2024 Base Prospectus of 21Shares AG has been deposited pursuant to article 54(2) FinSA with BX Swiss AG in its function as Swiss prospectus review body within the meaning of article 52 FinSA. The 2024 Base Prospectus and the key information document for any products may be obtained at 21Shares AG’s website (https://21shares.com/ir/prospectus or https://21shares.com/ir/kids).

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: A Path Back to School: Samsung and Bal Raksha Bharat Celebrate Young Dreamers with Nanum Kiosk Initiative

    Source: Samsung

    A place of celebration for courage, hope, and new beginnings
     
    On a bright afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, and a heartfelt welcome song, Bal Raksha Bharat, an NGO in Gurugram, turned into a place of celebration for courage, hope, and new beginnings.
     
    In collaboration with Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children), this unique CSR program aims to send 200 children back into classrooms and toward a brighter future. As part of Samsung’s Nanum Kiosk initiative, employees have been quietly tapping into a powerful cause. Each tap of their ID cards at the Nanum Kiosk is a gesture of support for underprivileged children, helping them find their way back to school.
     
    The Nanum Kiosk is an innovative donation platform installed across Samsung offices.  Employees can contribute by simply tapping their ID cards, with each tap donating a fixed amount (e.g. INR 50) to support underprivileged children.  These kiosks have been instrumental in raising substantial funds for supporting underprivileged children.
     
    Samsung hosted a special recognition ceremony for young achievers—children who, after completing a bridge course by Bal Raksha Bharat, have now secured admission in public schools. These children were felicitated with certificates and warm wishes for their new academic journeys.
     
    SP Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia, addressed the gathering with heartfelt encouragement, reminding everyone present of the power of education and community. He handed over certificates to all children and interacted with them.
     
    “Samsung wants you to read more, learn more and dream more. We are always here to support your dreams and cheer for you,” he said in his address.
     
    All smiles with the certificates
     
    Adding joy and soul to the ceremony was a musical performance by the children. Their voices echoed through the premises, resonating with the spirit of resilience and determination.
     
    As the first batch of children stepped forward for their certificates and photo-op with the Samsung leadership, the room brimmed with quiet pride. The second batch followed, beaming with excitement. The event ended on a touching note with a Thank You Card Ceremony, where children distributed handmade notes to express their gratitude.
     
    Thank you cards from students at Bal Raksha Bharat
     
    Through the Nanum Kiosk initiative, Samsung employees are not just donating money—they’re nurturing futures. Each child sent back to school is a story of possibility, made real by shared compassion and purpose.
    This day was a reminder that when people come together to care, incredible change can happen. And for these children, the journey is just the beginning.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 12 killed, over five injured in Indonesia road accident

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JAKARTA, May 6 (Xinhua) — At least 12 people were killed and more than five others were injured in a bus accident in Padang Panjang city in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province on Tuesday morning, a city transport department official confirmed.

    The Antar Lintas Sumatra (ALS) bus, which was travelling from Medan to Jakarta, reportedly lost control due to brake failure and overturned.

    “The ALS bus had brake failure while driving at high speed. The driver lost control on a turn and the bus overturned,” said Arkes Refagus, head of the Padang Panjang Transport Department.

    He added that the bus lurched to the left and crashed into the fence of a residential building. “The driver survived because he was sitting on the right side,” A. Refagus told Xinhua.

    The official said there were 25 passengers on the bus. All the injured were taken to two local hospitals. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: ASEAN and Norway Reaffirm Commitment to Advancing Relations to Greater Heights

    Source: ASEAN

    ASEAN and Norway convened the Tenth Meeting of the ASEAN-Norway Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee (JSCC) Meeting today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Both sides commemorated the tenth anniversary of the Sectoral Dialogue Partnership and reviewed progress made under the ASEAN-Norway Practical Cooperation Areas (2021-2025). They also reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation across areas of common interest.

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