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  • MIL-OSI: UK businesses race to embed AI into enterprise workflows, EXL study finds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Businesses in the UK are making significant changes in the ways they work as they increasingly embed AI throughout their workflows and to scale and maximise ROI, according to new research by EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a global data and AI company. An 86% majority of organisations have significantly changed their operating model to accommodate AI, with 39% having completely redesigned how they work. Over the next year, companies expect half (50%) of their processes will include AI.

    The second annual EXL Enterprise AI Study: Driving Execution at Scale (UK Report) is based on a survey of 190 UK-based C-suite and other senior decision makers across the banking and finance, insurance, retail, utilities, and healthcare payer industries. Its findings shine a spotlight on the massive growth of enterprise GenAI implementations to date but also warn of data quality issues, talent shortages, and other roadblocks that could curtail some of the early progress companies have made as they move deeper into company-wide enterprise AI initiatives.

    The following are some of the report’s key findings:

    • Finance Leading the Charge: Leaders have emerged in the AI space, and the survey defines these organisations as those that have developed AI capabilities in at least five of the seven common business functions analysed in the report. Leaders were most likely to come from the banking and finance sector (18%), followed by utilities (16%), insurance (12%), and retail (10%).
    • Transforming to Enable AI in the Workflow: Organisations are developing new operating models to accommodate AI usage across their enterprise workflows. Overall, 86% of UK corporations have either made significant changes to their operating models (47%) or completely redesigned enterprise-wide operating models (39%) to integrate AI throughout their organisations.
    • Barriers Still Persist: Despite an average of £23.2 million per company in AI investment, barriers to adoption persist. The largest of these are cost or budget constraints, followed by concerns about data privacy and security, and the lack of a clear AI strategy or vision. What’s more, nearly 70% of companies say they have yet to achieve the data accessibility, efficiency, quality, consistency, and transparency required for AI to thrive in their organisations.
    • Companies Eye the Best Ways to Scale AI: Overall, 88% of respondents said it’s very or extremely important for their organization to scale their AI initiatives in the coming year. Executives ranked implementing AI governance (42%) and improving data quality and accessibility (42%) as their top priorities.
    • Retailers Eager to Make Larger Investments: Retailers are the most likely (42%) to say they are ramping up GenAI significantly, followed by utilities (30%), banking and finance (24%), and insurers (9%).

    “The only way large corporations can truly capitalise on the full power of AI is by integrating the technology into enterprise workflows,” said Anand “Andy” Logani, chief data and AI officer at EXL. “Executed well, the right AI strategy has the ability to deliver unmatched business value without disrupting core business functions.”

    The full report, 2025 EXL Enterprise AI Study: Driving AI Execution at Scale (UK Report), can be accessed here.

    About EXL

    EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

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    A PDF accompanying this announcement is available at http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/516492ff-fe8c-4563-a2d3-10486840830b

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Sexual violence in Sudan: “They beat us and they raped us right there on the road in public”

    Source: Médecins Sans Frontières –

    • In the Darfur region of Sudan, and in eastern Chad, MSF teams are caring for women and girls who have survived horrific sexual violence.
    • Victims and survivors need tailored and accessible care.
    • These brutal attacks and rapes must stop.

    BRUSSELS/AMSTERDAM – Women and girls in Sudan’s Darfur region are at near-constant risk of sexual violence, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned today. The true scale of this crisis remains difficult to quantify, as services remain limited, and people face barriers in seeking treatment or speaking about their ordeal. Yet all the victims and survivors who speak with MSF teams in Darfur and across the border in Chad share horrifying stories of brutal violence and rape. With men and boys also at risk, the extent of the suffering is beyond comprehension.

    “Women and girls do not feel safe anywhere. They are attacked in their own homes, when fleeing violence, getting food, collecting firewood, working in the fields. They tell us they feel trapped,” says Claire San Filippo, MSF emergency coordinator. “These attacks are heinous and cruel, often involving multiple perpetrators. This must stop.  Sexual violence is not a natural or inevitable consequence of war, it can constitute a war crime, a form of torture, and a crime against humanity. The warring parties must hold their fighters accountable and protect people from this sickening violence. Services for survivors must immediately be scaled up, so survivors have access to the medical treatment and psychological care they desperately need.”  

    Sexual violence has become so widespread in Darfur that many people chillingly speak about it as unavoidable.

    “Some people came at night to rape the women and take everything. I heard some women being raped at night. The men were hiding in toilets or in some rooms where they could close the doors. The women didn’t hide because it was just beating and rape for us, but the men would get killed,” a woman told MSF’s team in West Darfur.   

    It is not only during attacks on villages and towns or during the journey to safety that people have been raped and beaten. Limited humanitarian assistance is forcing people to take risks to survive. People are walking long distances to meet their basic needs and taking work in dangerous places. Others decide against taking the risk but are then cut off from their sources of income, further reducing their access to water, food and healthcare. This itself is no guarantee of safety, as people can be attacked at home as well.

    MSF provided care to 659 survivors of sexual violence in South Darfur between January 2024 and March 2025:

    • 86% reported that they were raped.
    • 94% of survivors were women and girls.
    • 56% said they were assaulted by a non-civilian (by a member of military, police or other security forces or non-state armed groups).
    • 55% reported additional physical violence during the assault.
    • 34% faced sexual violence while working in, or travelling to, the fields.
    • 31% were younger than 18, with 7% younger than 10 years old and 2.6% younger than 5 years old.

    These disturbing statistics are likely an underestimate of the true scale of sexual violence in South Darfur. 

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    The situation is similar in other places where MSF is able to provide care for victims and survivors such as eastern Chad, which currently hosts over 800,000 Sudanese refugees. In Adré, almost half of the 44 victims and survivors treated by MSF since January 2025 were children. In Wadi Fira Province, 94 victims and survivors were treated between January and March 2025, 81 under the age of 18. The testimonies of patients and caregivers in both eastern Chad and Sudan’s Darfur region bear this out.

    “Three months ago, there was a little girl of 13 years old who was raped by three men…They caught her and raped her, then they abandoned her in the valley… They called some people to carry the girl to the hospital. I was one of them,” one man told MSF’s team in Murnei, West Darfur.

    Many survivors report being raped by more than one person. In Metché in eastern Chad, 11 out of 24 victims and survivors treated between January and March 2025 were attacked by multiple assailants.

    “When we arrived in Kulbus, we saw a group of three women with some RSF [Rapid Support Forces] men guarding them. The RSF also ordered us to stay with them,” says a 17-year-old survivor. “They told us, ‘You are the wives of the Sudanese army or their girls.’ … Then they beat us, and they raped us right there on the road, in public. There were nine RSF men. Seven of them raped me. I wanted to lose my memory after that.”

    In some cases, the attackers directly accused the survivors of supporting the other side.

    “I have a certificate for first aid nursing. [When they stopped us], the RSF asked me to give them my bag. When they saw the certificate inside, they told me, ‘You want to heal the Sudanese army, you want to cure the enemy!’ Then they burnt my certificate, and they took me away to rape me,” says one woman. “They told everyone else to stay on the floor. I was with some other women, including my sister. They only raped me, because of my certificate.”

    It is vital that victims and survivors access services after the attack, as sexual violence is a medical emergency. The immediate and long-lasting physical and psychological consequences which can be life-threatening. Yet survivors struggle to access medical care and protection because of a lack of services, limited awareness of the few services that exist, the high cost of traveling to facilities, and a reluctance to speak about the abuse due to shame, fear of stigma or retaliation.

    “I cannot say anything to the community because it will be a shame for my family. So, I didn’t say anything about what happened to me before today. I’m only asking for medical help now,” says a survivor in eastern Chad. “I was too afraid to go to the hospital. My family told me, ‘Don’t tell anybody’.”

    Where services exist, survivors need clear and accessible referral pathways to get the help they need. In South Darfur, the state with the greatest number of displaced people in Sudan, in late 2024, MSF added a community-based component to our care for survivors of sexual violence. Midwives and community healthcare workers were trained and equipped to provide emergency contraceptives and psychological first aid to survivors. They also supported survivors’ referral to clinics and hospitals where MSF teams work for comprehensive care. Since the addition of this community-based model, we have seen a steep increase in women and adolescents seeking care.

    MSF teams continue to see new survivors of sexual violence. In Tawila, where people continue to arrive after attacks on Zamzam camp and in El Fasher, North Darfur, the hospital received 48 survivors of sexual violence between January and the beginning of May, most of them since the start of fighting in Zamzam camp in April. 

    “Access to services for survivors of sexual violence is lacking and, like most humanitarian and healthcare services in Sudan, must urgently be scaled up. People – mostly women and girls – who suffer sexual violence urgently need medical care, including psychological support, and protection services,” says Ruth Kauffman, MSF emergency medical manager. “Care must be tailored from the outset to mitigate against the many overwhelming barriers survivors face when seeking medical care in the aftermath of sexual violence.”

    Brutal attacks and rapes must stop, warring parties must ensure that civilians are protected, respecting their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, and medical and humanitarian services for victims and survivors of sexual violence must be scaled up urgently in Darfur and eastern Chad. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ5: Construction of a new acute hospital

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LCQ5: Construction of a new acute hospital 
    Question:
     
         In the reply to my question raised when examining the Estimates of Expenditure 2025-2026, the Government has indicated that in further planning for the Second Hospital Development Plan, the redevelopment or expansion of existing hospitals and the construction of new hospitals to meet demand, including the feasibility of identifying a site for construction of a new acute hospital in Wong Tai Sin, will be options considered by the authorities. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
     
    (1) of the latest progress in identifying a site for construction of a new acute hospital in Wong Tai Sin; whether it has studied the feasibility of the establishment of an acute hospital, in the form of a cluster of hospital buildings, in the context of the expansion of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital, the vacant land made available after the relocation of the Diamond Hill Service Reservoirs, together with Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that;
     
    (2) whether it has studied the feasibility of construction of an acute hospital at other sites (including the recreation ground at Heng Lam Street, Lok Fu); if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that; and
     
    (3) as it is learnt that there is a shortage of healthcare manpower in Hong Kong, whether the Government has assessed the time frame for having sufficient healthcare manpower to meet the needs of a new acute hospital, and whether it will expedite the introduction of non-locally trained healthcare personnel?
     
    Reply:
     
    President,
     
         Having consulted the Hospital Authority (HA), the consolidated reply to the question raised by the Hon Yang Wing-kit is as follows:
     
    (1) and (2) The HA plans and develops various public healthcare services on a cluster basis, taking into account a number of factors, including the increase in service demand as a result of population growth and demographic changes, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, technology advancement, manpower availability as well as service arrangement of the clusters.
     
         At present, Wong Tai Sin is within the catchment area of the Kowloon Central Cluster (KCC). There are nine hospitals/healthcare institutions in the KCC providing healthcare services to the residents of the district, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH) which are both equipped with Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments. In future, A&E services for the district will be provided by the New Acute Hospital at the Kai Tak Development Area (NAH) and the KWH. A service network with other extended care hospitals in the cluster will be formed to provide comprehensive healthcare services continuously to the catchment population of the KCC, including the residents of Wong Tai Sin.
     
         In view of the healthcare services demand of Kowloon region, the HA commenced the refurbishment project of Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital in 2015 and completed all works in 2019, which provided 130 additional convalescence and rehabilitation inpatient beds as well as other medical facilities. The HA is also implementing various hospital development projects in the three Kowloon clusters under the First Hospital Development Plan (HDP). Among the projects, the new Phase 1 Building of the redevelopment project of the KWH was completed at the end of 2022, providing a construction floor area of about 145 000 square metres. As compared to the old KWH, four operating theatres, one cardiac catheterisation room, four endoscopy rooms, one magnetic resonance imaging room and a one-stop ambulatory care centre are provided additionally. For the new A&E department, which is approximately three times the size of the old one, it has an additional Emergency Medicine Ward with 40 beds, isolation areas for infection control and other supporting facilities. With the commissioning of the new A&E department, the average waiting time for patients who, after treatment at the A&E department of the KWH, need to wait before being admitted to the hospital has dropped by about 24 per cent in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 as compared with the same period in 2023. In addition, the NAH will replace the role of the QEH as an acute hospital upon completion and provide 2 400 beds and 37 operating theatres, which are more than the existing about 1 940 acute and extended care beds and 24 operating theatres in the QEH. The gross floor area of the A&E department of the NAH is about thrice the current area of that of the QEH.
     
         When planning A&E services, the HA will ensure that the A&E department is located within a reasonable distance from its catchment areas. For example, after the commissioning of the NAH, the driving distance and time from major housing estates in Wong Tai Sin District to the NAH will be shorter than for those to the QEH currently.
     
         The Government announced in 2018 that it has invited the HA to commence planning for the Second HDP, which was to be implemented to meet the service demand up to 2036. With the changes in the planning and development situation in Hong Kong, for example, its territory-wide and regional planning and development strategies, the latest corresponding change in population projections, etc., the Health Bureau and the HA are currently reviewing the Second HDP by adopting a planning horizon of up to 2041 and beyond, and to project the healthcare services demand and consider the supply and conditions of the land required (including the feasibility of constructing a hospital and the associated supporting facilities on the site concerned), for optimising the Second HDP. The Government also considers factors such as the construction and development need of individual hospitals and its cost-effectiveness, and the convenience of public access to healthcare services under various major transport infrastructure development plans for determining the distribution, scale and priority, etc. of various hospital development projects under the Second HDP. As for the Second HDP, we would prudently consider various factors including whether to continue with the redevelopment or expansion of the existing hospital(s) in Kowloon, or to construct new hospital(s) for meeting the demand of healthcare services. The consideration of building a new acute hospital in Wong Tai Sin is subject to the availability of suitable site(s) and feasibility study(ies).
     
         After the completion of the review of the Second HDP, the Government will announce the details of the hospital development projects, including those in the Kowloon region, in due course.
     
    (3) In the course of planning and implementing the HDPs, the HA will forecast future service demand and corresponding healthcare manpower requirements and make corresponding assessments and planning, with a view to flexibly deploying manpower and recruiting additional staff in a timely manner according to service plans during the commissioning of new hospital facilities and phased introduction of services to meet service demands. The HA will also make good use of the revised legal framework to attract non-locally trained healthcare talent from different regions to work in Hong Kong, thereby expanding the talent pool of Hong Kong’s public healthcare system to meet the increasing service demands. 
     
         Regarding the overall healthcare manpower of Hong Kong, the Government conducts a healthcare manpower projection exercise every three years to update, on a regular basis, the supply and demand figures of the 13 healthcare professionals which are subject to statutory registration, in step with the triennial planning cycle of the University Grants Committee, which provides an important reference for the Government to determine the training quotas for various healthcare professions. The results of the last round of Healthcare Manpower Projection 2023 were announced in July 2024 and a new round of the projection exercise has also commenced. As put forward explicitly in the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address, the Government will promote the use of the legislation passed earlier to proactively admit more non‑local doctors and nurses, etc. to enhance manpower. The Government has also introduced bill to the Legislative Council to make amendments to the relevant legislation on the admission of qualified non‑locally trained supplementary medical professionals.
     
         Thank you, President.
    Issued at HKT 14:45

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: The Bureau of Industrial Parks honored 112 model workers to celebrate the Labor Day, dedicating BIP to build a happier workplace together.

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    To recognize the dedication and contributions of workers across industrial parks, the Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the “2025 Labor Day Commendation Ceremony” on April 29. This year, a total of 112 outstanding workers from the northern, central, southern, and eastern regions of Taiwan were honored. The commendations include both local and migrant workers. In addition, eight companies were recognized for promoting harmonious labor-management relations and fostering a happy and sustainable workplace together with their employees.
    In the speech, BIP Director-General Mr. Chih-Ching Yang indicated that the continued growth of industrial parks relies on the tireless efforts of all workers and the active participation of enterprises. Director Yang noted that this recognition not only affirms the excellence of the awardees but also aims to inspire more employees to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and dedication. These efforts will help promote labor-management harmony, enhance overall competitiveness, and create a more attractive industrial ecosystem through continued improvements to the labor environment and service mechanisms. The BIP remains committed to “safety” and “sustainability” as guiding principles in governance.
    Among this year’s honorees, Mr. Chen Cheng-Hsiung from Orient Semiconductor Electronics, Ltd. was named a National Model Worker. Known for his proactive work ethic, Mr. Chen has applied innovative thinking and technical expertise to propose multiple process improvements, significantly increasing production efficiency while reducing operational costs. His outstanding contributions have earned high praise from the company and become a role model for others in the industrial park workforce. Another noteworthy honoree is Ms. Cherienne Gonzales from NXP Semiconductors Taiwan Ltd. who received the award for Outstanding International Migrant Worker. As the first foreign member to join the company’s STR team, she took the initiative to learn Mandarin and has played a key role in team communication. Ms. Gonzales has earned the company’s highest performance rating for six consecutive years, embodying the professionalism and diverse value that international workers bring to Taiwan’s industries.
    In addition to individual awards, eight companies and labor unions were commended for excellence in labor-management relations. Honorees included Taiwan Futaba Electronics Corp., NXP Semiconductors Taiwan Ltd., Canon Inc., Taiwan, and Brogent Technologies Inc. These companies have shown exemplary performance in areas such as sound management systems, open communication, and workplace improvements, and have long been committed to creating stable and harmonious work environments and becoming the model of industrials in the parks.
    Reflecting on the BIP’s labor policy initiatives over the years, the BIP has actively promoted workplace safety and improved labor conditions through the “Happy Industrial Parks” initiative. Now in its second year, the “Work-Life Balance Friendly Enterprise Award” honored eight companies across various sectors and scales for advancing gender equality, flexible working hours, and family-friendly policies. These efforts underscore the BIP’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and continued support for sustainable labor practices.
    The BIP emphasizes that this event is more than just a celebration–it is a meaningful platform to advocate for the value of labor. By recognizing workers’ contributions, it helps unite labor and management toward a shared goal and injects steady momentum into Taiwan’s economic development.

    Spokesman: Mr. Liu Chi-Chuan (Deputy Director General, BIP)
    Contact Number: 886-7-3613349, 0911363680
    Email: lcc12@bip.gov.tw

    Contact Person: Chen, Chiao-Fei (Acting Director of Environment and Labor Affairs Division, BIP)
    Contact Number: 886-7-3611212 ext.471
    Email: erin@bip.gov.tw

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ8: A dedicated “technology enterprises channel”

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LCQ8: A dedicated “technology enterprises channel” 
    (1) whether it knows the expected outcomes of TECH;
     
    (2) whether it knows the differences between TECH and the original listing mechanism for technology enterprises, and how HKEX will strengthen the co-ordinated operation of the two;
     
    (3) whether it knows how HKEX will optimise the structure and vetting procedures of its Listing Division to cope with the large number of service applications upon establishment of TECH, thereby enhancing the attractiveness of the relevant policies; and
     
    (4) as TECH allows submission of listing applications by technology enterprises on a confidential basis so as to reduce the risks associated with premature disclosure of their specialist technology, whether the Government knows how HKEX will strike a balance between protecting the intellectual property rights of technology companies and maintaining market transparency?
     
    Reply:
     
    President,
     
         Hong Kong has always been committed to attracting high-quality companies from around the world to list in Hong Kong. To further assist specialist technology (Note) and biotechnology companies in raising funds and developing their businesses, the 2025-26 Budget announced that the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will take forward the establishment of a dedicated “technology enterprises channel” (TECH) to facilitate relevant enterprises to prepare for listing applications. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will also facilitate for a smoother application process. In consultation with HKEX and the SFC, the reply to the four parts of the question is as follows:
     
    (1) to (3) The main purpose of launching TECH is to provide tailored guidance to specialist technology companies and biotechnology companies before they submit their listing applications, thereby providing support to these prospective issuers in their listing preparation process. HKEX and the SFC formally launched TECH on May 6, 2025. The market response has been enthusiastic, with HKEX receiving a large number of enquiries, achieving the anticipated result.
     
         Compared to general applications, TECH can address key matters of these companies at the initial stage of listing preparation and help them better understand the applicable Listing Rules, enabling them to prepare listing materials more effectively. Specifically, TECH includes the following measures:
     
    (a) a specialised team of HKEX to provide concrete guidance on the eligibility and suitability for listing, such as acceptable sectors for specialist technology industries, requirements for core products, criteria for acceptance of other biotech products or clinical trials conducted under the regulation of different authorities, as well as considerations for accepting new sectors or industries outside the current scope as specialist technology industries;
     
    (b) to proactively approach prospective applicants to gain a better understanding of the company’s business and facilitate their comprehension of the Listing Rules’ requirements; and
     
    (c) to discuss with applicants on other Listing Rules-related questions and provide preliminary guidance.
     
         Depending on the number of applications, HKEX and the SFC will flexibly deploy their manpower to meet the demand for vetting applications and other services, ensuring that other applications are not affected.
     
         At the same time, HKEX and the SFC are taking forward enhancements to the listing regime, including reviewing specific requirements for primary listing, secondary listing and dual primary listing as well as post-listing regulatory mechanism, improving the overall vetting regulation for enterprises seeking to list in Hong Kong, with a view to enhancing the vitality, competitiveness and resilience of Hong Kong’s listing platform. The relevant measures will be announced with market consultation to be conducted as appropriate once they are ready.
     
    (4) Compared to other industries, specialist technology companies and biotechnology companies are typically companies that are in their early stage of development or have yet to commercially launch their products. Premature and prolonged disclosure of information on these companies’ operational strategies, proprietary technologies, and listing plans may pose substantial commercial risks to these companies. To assist these companies in mitigating relevant risks, HKEX allows applicants seeking a listing under Chapters 18C (i.e. specialist technology companies) and 18A (i.e. biotechnology companies) of the Listing Rules to submit their applications confidentially.
     
         To maintain transparency and assist investors in considering the subscription of relevant shares, the applicants concerned are still required to publish relevant information of the company after the hearing of the Listing Committee, which includes post-hearing information packs and overall co-ordinator announcement, covering the company’s organisation, business operations, directors and senior management, major shareholders, share capital, financial reports, etc. The measure aims to promote market development, respond to the practical needs of issuers, and adapt to global market changes, while ensuring that the listing regime safeguards the interests of investors.
     
    Note: The specialist technology industries includes next-generation information technology, advanced hardware and software, advance materials, new energy and environmental protection, and new food and agriculture technologies.
    Issued at HKT 15:00

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Longest period in band on record for monthly inflation

    Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry

    New figures from the ABS show that headline and underlying inflation remained in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band in April.

    Today’s result is another demonstration of the substantial and sustained progress we have made on inflation.

    Headline inflation was 2.4 per cent through the year to April 2025, unchanged from March.

    Annual Trimmed Mean inflation was 2.8 per cent.

    Monthly headline inflation has been in the band for nine consecutive months and underlying inflation has been in the band for five consecutive months.

    We know that these monthly numbers are volatile and can bounce around but the direction of travel on inflation is clear.

    Another month of CPI in the band is a welcome and encouraging sign that inflation is moderating sustainably.

    This is the longest period that both headline and underlying inflation have been in the band since the monthly inflation series began in 2018.

    Under Labor, inflation is down substantially, real wages are up, unemployment is low, our economy is growing, debt is down and interest rates are falling.

    On the official quarterly numbers, the March quarter was the first time since records began that unemployment has been in the low 4s and headline and underlying inflation have both been in the target band.

    Today’s data is more evidence we are in better shape to face the uncertainty in the global economy than almost any other advanced economy with inflation rising recently in countries like the UK and Japan.

    Electricity prices fell 6.5 cent in the year to April but would have risen 1.5 per cent without the energy rebates for every household we are rolling out with the states.

    Rents rose 5.0 per cent in the year but would have increased 6.1 per cent without the recent increases to Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

    Even with this substantial progress and two interest rate cuts in three months, we know people are still under pressure and we face global economic headwinds.

    That’s why the Albanese Government’s economic strategy has been all about getting on top of inflation while maintaining the gains in the labour market and ensuring the economy continues to grow.

    All of the progress that Australians have made together means that we are well placed and well prepared for heightened uncertainty and volatility in the global economy.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Chairman of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning received Chairman of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) He Dongfeng, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. They discussed efforts to broaden civil aviation cooperation, particularly through COMAC’s engagement with ASEAN Member States. Both sides acknowledged the importance of closer technical collaboration, capacity building, and advancing regional air connectivity through innovative and diversified aircraft solutions.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN Highlights Key Outcomes on recently-concluded 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today highlighted the key outcomes of the 46th ASEAN Summit, 2nd ASEAN Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, recently held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  He delivered the briefing to the diplomatic corps in Jakarta and members of the media. SG Dr. Kao also responded to questions from Ambassadors and journalists, further enhancing understanding of ASEAN’s ongoing work and its strategic priorities.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN receives the Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) Phasporn Sangasubana, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, where they discussed ACSDSD’s contributions to ASEAN’s sustainable development agenda. Executive Director Sangasubana also shared updates on ACSDSD’s key initiatives, lessons learned and best practices, while reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to strengthening collaboration in advancing regional sustainability in line with ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and its Strategic Plans that were recently adopted at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

     
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  • MIL-Evening Report: There’s a new COVID variant driving up infections. A virologist explains what to know about NB.1.8.1

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lara Herrero, Associate Professor and Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University

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    As we enter the colder months in Australia, COVID is making headlines again, this time due to the emergence of a new variant: NB.1.8.1.

    Last week, the World Health Organization designated NB.1.8.1 as a “variant under monitoring”, owing to its growing global spread and some notable characteristics which could set it apart from earlier variants.

    So what do you need to know about this new variant?

    The current COVID situation

    More than five years since COVID was initially declared a pandemic, we’re still experiencing regular waves of infections.

    It’s more difficult to track the occurrence of the virus nowadays, as fewer people are testing and reporting infections. But available data suggests in late May 2025, case numbers in Australia were ticking upwards.

    Genomic sequencing has confirmed NB.1.8.1 is among the circulating strains in Australia, and generally increasing. Of cases sequenced up to May 6 across Australia, NB.1.8.1 ranged from less than 10% in South Australia to more than 40% in Victoria.

    Wastewater surveillance in Western Australia has determined NB.1.8.1 is now the dominant variant in wastewater samples collected in Perth.

    Internationally NB.1.8.1 is also growing. By late April 2025, it comprised roughly 10.7% of all submitted sequences – up from just 2.5% four weeks prior. While the absolute number of cases sequenced was still modest, this consistent upward trend has prompted closer monitoring by international public health agencies.

    NB.1.8.1 has been spreading particularly in Asia – it was the dominant variant in Hong Kong and China at the end of April.


    Lara Herrero, created using BioRender

    Where does this variant come from?

    According to the WHO, NB.1.8.1 was first detected from samples collected in January 2025.

    It’s a sublineage of the Omicron variant, descending from the recombinant XDV lineage. “Recombinant” is where a new variant arises from the genetic mixing of two or more existing variants.

    The image to the right shows more specifically how NB.1.8.1 came about.

    What does the research say?

    Like its predecessors, NB.1.8.1 carries a suite of mutations in the spike protein. This is the protein on the surface of the virus that allows it to infect us – specifically via the ACE2 receptors, a “doorway” to our cells.

    The mutations include T22N, F59S, G184S, A435S, V445H, and T478I. It’s early days for this variant, so we don’t have much data on what these changes mean yet. But a recent preprint (a study that has not yet been peer reviewed) offers some clues about why NB.1.8.1 may be gathering traction.

    Using lab-based models, researchers found NB.1.8.1 had the strongest binding affinity to the human ACE2 receptor of several variants tested – suggesting it may infect cells more efficiently than earlier strains.

    The study also looked at how well antibodies from vaccinated or previously infected people could neutralise or “block” the variant. Results showed the neutralising response of antibodies was around 1.5 times lower to NB.1.8.1 compared to another recent variant, LP.8.1.1.

    This means it’s possible a person infected with NB.1.8.1 may be more likely to pass the virus on to someone else, compared to earlier variants.

    What are the symptoms?

    The evidence so far suggests NB.1.8.1 may spread more easily and may partially sidestep immunity from prior infections or vaccination. These factors could explain its rise in sequencing data.

    But importantly, the WHO has not yet observed any evidence it causes more severe disease compared to other variants.

    Reports suggest symptoms of NB.1.8.1 should align closely with other Omicron subvariants.

    Common symptoms include sore throat, fatigue, fever, mild cough, muscle aches and nasal congestion. Gastrointestinal symptoms may also occur in some cases.

    COVID is continuing to evolve.
    Joannii/Shutterstock

    How about the vaccine?

    There’s potential for this variant to play a significant role in Australia’s winter respiratory season. Public health responses remain focused on close monitoring, continued genomic sequencing, and promoting the uptake of updated COVID boosters.

    Even if neutralising antibody levels are modestly reduced against NB.1.8.1, the WHO has noted current COVID vaccines should still protect against severe disease with this variant.

    The most recent booster available in Australia and many other countries targets JN.1, from which NB.1.8.1 is descended. So it makes sense it should still offer good protection.

    Ahead of winter and with a new variant on the scene, now may be a good time to consider another COVID booster if you’re eligible. For some people, particularly those who are medically vulnerable, COVID can still be a serious disease.

    Lara Herrero receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council.

    – ref. There’s a new COVID variant driving up infections. A virologist explains what to know about NB.1.8.1 – https://theconversation.com/theres-a-new-covid-variant-driving-up-infections-a-virologist-explains-what-to-know-about-nb-1-8-1-257552

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese lunar probe shifts to complex orbit in world first

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

    HEFEI, May 28 — China’s Tiandu-1 satellite has become the first probe to enter a special Earth-moon resonant orbit, scientists announced on Tuesday.

    The spacecraft successfully completed an orbital maneuver on May 22, entering what scientists call a “3:1 Earth-moon resonant orbit” after a week of testing.

    The petal-like intricate orbit allows Tiandu-1 to complete three circuits around Earth for every one orbit by the moon, creating a regular pattern of movement between the two celestial bodies.

    This orbit has special mechanical properties that require relatively low energy to maintain, according to the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory.

    The achievement marked a milestone for China’s lunar program, as the flight data will support research on spacecraft navigation and control in complex gravitational environments.

    Scientists say the resonant orbit technology could play a crucial role in future infrastructure development between Earth and the moon, potentially supporting China’s ambitious long-term lunar exploration plans.

    Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2 were launched in March 2024 alongside the Queqiao-2 relay satellite. Both spacecraft have already completed multiple in-orbit technology tests.

    Tiandu-1 will continue its extended mission to verify key technologies for a comprehensive Earth-moon navigation and communication constellation system.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese, European enterprises vow to deepen semiconductor ties

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

    BEIJING, May 28 — The Ministry of Commerce said that it held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss deepened cooperation in the semiconductor sector between China and Europe.

    Attendees included officials from central government departments, representatives from the China Semiconductor Industry Association and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, as well as over 40 semiconductor enterprises from both sides.

    The meeting said that China and Europe occupy critical positions in the global semiconductor supply chain. Strengthening collaboration in this field aligns with the shared interests of both sides.

    Against the backdrop of a complex and challenging international landscape marked by rising uncertainties, China will continue to advance high-standard opening-up and create a fair, stable, transparent and predictable environment for enterprises.

    The meeting stressed that China firmly opposes unilateralism and bullying practices, advocating for the security and stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.

    Attendees highlighted the meeting’s role as a valuable platform for Chinese and European semiconductor companies to deepen mutual understanding, enhance trade confidence, and expand exchanges and cooperation.

    They agreed that intensified China-EU communication and collaboration in the semiconductor sector could significantly contribute to the global economy’s recovery.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China expects 12 percent rise in cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

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

    China expects 12 percent rise in cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

    BEIJING, May 28 — China’s National Immigration Administration has projected a 12.2 percent year-on-year increase in border entries and exits during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival break, with a daily average of 2.15 million crossings nationwide, according to figures released Wednesday.

    The peak of cross-border travel is anticipated on June 1.

    Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on May 31, and the holiday runs from May 31 to June 2.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China, ASEAN, GCC forge innovative trilateral cooperation amid global risks

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

    KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Amid escalating global challenges, China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have forged a groundbreaking path in cross-regional cooperation.

    In a historic move, they convened a landmark trilateral summit in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia — ASEAN’s current chair — marking a bold step toward collective resilience, economic synergy, and a shared vision for prosperity.

    At the inaugural ASEAN-China-GCC Summit on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on the three parties to set a global benchmark in openness, development cooperation and cross-civilization integration.

    His call comes at a critical juncture, as rising protectionism and escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to fracture the international order.

    Amid global economic headwinds and mounting uncertainties, Li noted that by strengthening connectivity and collaboration, the three sides can forge a vibrant economic circle and a powerful engine for growth, which holds profound significance not only for their respective prosperity but also for advancing peace and development across Asia and the world.

    “As some countries are becoming more protectionist and isolationist, the summit was a good initiative and effort to counter these emerging trends,” said Lee Pei May, a political expert at the International Islamic University Malaysia.

    “The summit proves that economies can complement rather than compete with one another, easing the worries that countries can only develop if they turn inward,” Lee added.

    At the tripartite gathering, Li urged all sides to work together to build a model of global cooperation and development in three aspects — creating a model of cross-region openness, forging a model of cooperation across different development stages, and fostering a model of cross-civilization integration.

    At the summit, the leaders committed to further strengthening Belt and Road cooperation, with a focus on deepening ties in connectivity, trade, industrial and supply chains, agriculture, energy, finance, and the digital economy. They pledged to accelerate trilateral integration, fostering robust, inclusive, and sustainable development for all.

    The summit adopted a joint statement, which was hailed as “detailed, elaborate” and a strong message of trilateral solidarity and cooperation by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

    In the joint statement, the relevant countries acknowledged their joint efforts to promote closer cooperation between ASEAN, GCC and China, and China’s vision to build a closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future and a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era.

    Andrew Kam Jia Yi, senior research fellow with the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies at the National University of Malaysia, said the summit highlights how the strengths of each party can complement one another.

    “The GCC’s energy and financial resources, ASEAN’s growing consumer base, and China’s technological and financial capacities together create more resilient supply chains and boost food and energy security for all,” he said.

    Following the summit, Li also delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Forum 2025.

    He emphasized China’s commitment to energizing trilateral cooperation through its high-quality development, pledging to firmly expand high-level opening up, promote mutual reinforcement between domestic and international circulations and share the opportunities of China’s development with countries of ASEAN and GCC, and enterprises from around the world.

    The trilateral cooperation mechanism not only fosters collaborative agreements across regions, but creates a novel platform of communication and dialogue for the Global South countries to closely coordinate on regional and international affairs and amplify their voices on the global stage.

    The joint statement recognizes the need to strengthen confidence in the rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, and reaffirms the countries’ resolve to make economic globalization more open, inclusive, balanced, and beneficial to their peoples and future generations.

    During talks with other leaders on the sidelines of the summit, the Chinese premier voiced China’s readiness to push for a greater role of the Global South in improving global governance.

    In his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Li said that China looks to strengthen communication and cooperation with Vietnam and jointly protect the common interests of the Global South countries.

    During their meeting a day before the summit, Li told Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, crown prince of Kuwait, that China is committed to strengthening communication and coordination with Kuwait through various multilateral platforms to push for more just and equitable global governance and a more harmonious, stable and prosperous world.

    The trilateral summit “encourages other regions to pursue similar models of collaboration,” Kam said.

    “It is a sign of growing solidarity, where countries of the Global South are working together to shape their own futures, assert their priorities on the global stage, and build a more equitable and stable world order from the ground up,” the scholar added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s finance ministry plans to issue 68 bln yuan of treasury bonds in HK this year

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

    China’s finance ministry plans to issue 68 bln yuan of treasury bonds in HK this year

    BEIJING, May 28 — The Ministry of Finance said Wednesday that it will issue a total of 68 billion yuan (about 9.46 billion U.S. dollars) in renminbi-denominated treasury bonds in six batches in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2025.

    The first two batches, totaling 25 billion yuan, were issued in February and April.

    The third batch of 12.5 billion yuan is scheduled to be issued via tender on June 4.

    Specific issuance arrangements will be announced on the website of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Central Moneymarkets Unit, the ministry said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese SOEs maintain stable revenue in first four months of 2025

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

    China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) maintained stable operations in the first four months of 2025, with their total operating revenue holding steady year on year, according to official data released Wednesday.

    From January to April, the combined operating revenue of China’s SOEs reached 26.276 trillion yuan (about 3.65 trillion U.S. dollars), remaining flat compared to the same period in 2024, data from the Ministry of Finance showed.

    During the same period, total profits of the SOEs stood at 1.35 trillion yuan, down 1.7 percent year on year. The SOEs’ tax and fees payments reached 2.04 trillion yuan, edging up 0.1 percent from a year earlier.

    As of the end of April, the debt-to-asset ratio of the SOEs rose slightly to 65.1 percent, up 0.2 percentage points from the same period last year.

    These figures were collected from SOEs in provincial-level regions and those administered by the central government, excluding financial firms. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s development zones front runners in foreign trade and investment

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

    China’s state-level economic and technological development zones have become key engines for the country’s foreign trade and investment, Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji said Tuesday. In 2024 alone, these zones attracted US$27.2 billion of foreign capital and generated a combined trade volume of 10.7 trillion yuan, each accounting for nearly a quarter of the national total.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s finance ministry plans to issue 68B yuan of treasury bonds in HK this year

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

    The Ministry of Finance said Wednesday that it will issue a total of 68 billion yuan (about 9.46 billion U.S. dollars) in renminbi-denominated treasury bonds in six batches in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2025.

    The first two batches, totaling 25 billion yuan, were issued in February and April.

    The third batch of 12.5 billion yuan is scheduled to be issued via tender on June 4.

    Specific issuance arrangements will be announced on the website of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Central Moneymarkets Unit, the ministry said.

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  • Operation Sindoor outreach: Sanjay Jha-led Indian delegation reaches Indonesia

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha-led delegation arrived in Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, on Wednesday after successfully wrapping up the Singapore visit, conveying India’s unequivocal stance against terrorism.

    “The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, arrived in Jakarta as part of India’s diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor. India stands committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Through this outreach, India sets out to seek understanding and support of its historic friend and Comprehensive Strategic partner,” the Indian Embassy in Jakarta posted on X.

    During the course of their stay in Jakarta, the delegation will engage with members of the Indonesian government, parliamentarians, leaders of political parties, the ASEAN Secretary General, resident ambassadors, think tanks, academia, media, and a cross-section of the Indian community in Indonesia.

    The delegation led by Jha includes BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Hemang Joshi, and Pradan Baruah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Barittas, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid and Former Indian Ambassador to France Mohan Kumar.

    After successfully completing their engagements in Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, the delegates will now highlight the significance of Operation Sindoor and India’s continued fight against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism to the Indonesian leadership.

    Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian parliamentarians met Singaporean Ministers Edwin Tong, Sim Ann and Janil Puthucheary and reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms.

    They also engaged with Singaporean Members of Parliament, senior business and community leaders, representatives of think-tanks, academia, media, and the Indian diaspora.

    “During the interactions with Singaporean interlocutors, the delegation conveyed India’s stance on the events since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the new normal in India’s strategy against terrorism,” the Indian High Commission in Singapore said in a statement.

    “They briefed about the new benchmark in India’s fight against terrorism; India will give a fitting reply if there is a terrorist attack on India, India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail, and India will not differentiate between the government sponsoring terrorism and the masterminds of terrorism. The delegation requested continued support from Singapore in the fight against terrorism,” the statement added.

    (IANS)

  • PM Modi to unveil mega infrastructure projects during Bihar visit

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a significant visit to Bihar on Thursday and Friday, inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for a slew of major development projects aimed at transforming the state’s infrastructure and boosting economic growth.

    On 29 May, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly constructed passenger terminal at Patna Airport, a state-of-the-art facility built at a cost of approximately Rs 1,200 crore. The new terminal is designed to handle up to one crore passengers annually, marking a significant upgrade in air travel infrastructure for the region. In addition, Modi will lay the foundation stone for the civil enclave at Bihta Airport, worth over Rs 1,410 crore. This development is particularly crucial as Bihta is rapidly emerging as an educational hub near Patna, home to institutions such as IIT Patna and the proposed NIT Patna campus, promising improved connectivity and accessibility to this growing center of learning.

    The following day, on 30 May, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate, lay foundation stones, and dedicate to the nation several key projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar. A major highlight will be the foundation stone laying for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project Stage II in Aurangabad district, a massive venture valued at nearly Rs 29,930 crore. With a capacity of 3×800 MW, this power project is expected to strengthen energy security not only for Bihar but for the entire eastern region of India. It promises to spur industrial growth, generate employment opportunities, and provide affordable electricity to the population.

    Alongside the power sector developments, the Prime Minister will also launch important road infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and trade within the state. These include the four-laning of the Patna–Arrah–Sasaram stretch of National Highway 119A and six-laning of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway (NH-319B), as well as the Ramnagar–Kacchi Dargah section of NH-119D. A new bridge over the Ganga River between Buxar and Bharauli will also be constructed to further facilitate seamless travel and commerce. Additionally, Modi will inaugurate the four-laning of the Patna–Gaya–Dobhi section of NH-22, a project worth Rs 5,520 crore, along with improvements on the elevated highway and at-grade roads in Gopalganj on NH-27.

    Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, a project costing over Rs 1,330 crore, which is expected to ease rail traffic and boost freight and passenger movement.

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Man charged with possessing child exploitation material

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Man charged with possessing child exploitation material

    Wednesday, 28 May 2025 – 4:50 pm.

    A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with possession of child exploitation material following the search of property at Kingston today.
    The arrest is the result of a Tasmania Police investigation that was launched after the recent detection of child exploitation material being downloaded.
    The Tasmanian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET),comprising the High-Risk Child Exploitation Unit and the Australian Federal Police, conducted a search in Kingston today, (May 28) supported by the Community Protection Offender Reporting (CPOR) Team.
    During the search, police located and examined numerous digital devices, leading to charges being laid against a 31-year-old man. He has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.
    Online child abuse is a serious crime type. Tasmania Police, with the support of its partners, is committed to stopping these crimes and keeping children safe.
    If you have seen inappropriate behaviour online that you suspect is child abuse, call police on 131 444, but if the child is in immediate danger, call triple zero (000).
    You can also report concerns online to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) https://www.accce.gov.au/report

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  • MIL-OSI: Credit Agricole Sa: 2025 CAPITAL INCREASE RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release

    Montrouge, 28 May 2025

    2025 CAPITAL INCREASE
    RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CRÉDIT AGRICOLE GROUP

    Today, Crédit Agricole S.A. is pleased to announce the launch of its annual capital increase reserved for employees of the Crédit Agricole Group around the world.

    Crédit Agricole S.A. will give the 190,000 eligible Crédit Agricole Group employees and retired former employeesi the option to subscribe to new Crédit Agricole S.A. shares. For the 2025 reserved capital increase, the share’s subscription price will be equal to the arithmetic mean of the opening share prices between 26 May and 20 June 2025 (inclusive), with a 20% haircut.

    The subscription period will commence on 24 June 2025 and end on 8 July 2025ii.

    The new shares will be issued on 28 August and will be eligible for the dividend paid in respect of the 2025 financial year.

    The maximum number of shares that may be issued is 32 million, with a par value of €96 million.

    This capital increase will be followed by a share buyback operation, aimed at offsetting its dilutive effect and subject to the ECB’s approval. 

    The 2025 reserved capital increase is part of the Group’s policy on employee profit-sharing with respect to financial performance.

    Crédit Agricole S.A. press contacts
    Alexandre Barat: 06 19 73 60 28 – alexandre.barat@credit-agricole-sa.fr
    Olivier Tassain: 06 75 90 26 66 – olivier.tassain@credit-agricole-sa.fr

    All our press releases can be found at: https://www.credit-agricole.com/en

             

    i For the 2025 reserved capital increase
    ii All dates given in this press release remain subject to the decision of the Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A. or its representative.

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  • MIL-OSI: ADVANT Nctm Selects iManage to Power Flexible, Secure Document and Email Management Across Global Legal Practice

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™, today announced that ADVANT Nctm, one of Italy’s leading independent law firms, has selected iManage to transform its approach to document and email management.

    Firm cites iManage’s ability to enhance usability, ensure compliance, and support seamless collaboration across teams and geographies as key factors in selection.

    ADVANT Nctm chose iManage after a thorough evaluation of leading content management solutions. The firm emphasized the need for a platform that is intuitive for legal professionals, supports structured organization, and integrates smoothly with its macOS-based infrastructure. iManage stood out for its ability to support structured, user-friendly organization of content—while also delivering the advanced capabilities firms need to manage information securely, maintain visibility, and work more efficiently—crucial for efficient collaboration and secure knowledge management.

    “ADVANT Nctm has always been characterized by the very high interest in the development of legal tech solutions able of improving the work of lawyers and, consequently, the quality of services offered to clients,” said Patrizia Circosta, lawyer and Knowledge Manager of ADVANT Nctm. “It is with this purpose that the firm has decided to adopt iManage as a document management system to be combined with our iLex platform: we are confident that the integration of the two systems will give excellent results optimizing the quality of our work.”

    More than 350 professionals at ADVANT Nctm will use iManage to coordinate across matters, maintain consistent access to content, and ensure compliance with Italy’s rigorous cybersecurity requirements. The firm plans to integrate iManage into its existing identity and access management platform, enabling secure, streamlined access across teams and practice groups.

    Ounet Sistemi, iManage’s Italian partner, allowed the customer to evaluate the solution in all its components and placed in the context of the Italian market. Ounet Sistemi, thanks to the experience gained through projects carried out in Italy and abroad, guarantees the customer the support and consultancy necessary for the realization of a successful project.

    As part of the ADVANT alliance—with member firms in Germany and France that also use iManage—ADVANT Nctm will benefit from greater alignment in tools and processes, strengthening cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing. The implementation underscores the firm’s commitment to leveraging trusted, enterprise-grade solutions to drive better business outcomes through secure, centralized knowledge management.

    “ADVANT Nctm’s selection of iManage reflects a growing demand across Europe for document and email management solutions that combine user-friendly design with robust governance,” said Suzanne Walmsley, Senior Director of European Sales at iManage. “Our AI-enabled platform is purpose-built to help knowledge workers operate smarter, faster, and safer—making it an ideal fit for firms like ADVANT Nctm that are focused on long-term productivity and client service.”

    Meet Us at Future Lawyer Europe – Milan

    iManage will be exhibiting at Future Lawyer Europe on May 28–29, 2025, at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan. Visit us at Stand #2 to explore how our platform is helping legal professionals modernize knowledge work with smarter, more secure document and email management.

    About iManage
    iManage is dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our cloud-native platform is at the center of the knowledge economy, enabling every organization to work more productively, collaboratively, and securely. Built on more than 20 years of industry experience, iManage helps leading organizations manage documents and emails more efficiently, protect vital information assets, and leverage knowledge to drive better business outcomes. As your strategic business partner, we employ our award-winning AI-enabled technology, an extensive partner ecosystem, and a customer-centric approach to provide support and guidance you can trust to make knowledge work for you. iManage is relied on by more than one million professionals at 4,000 organizations around the world. Visit www.imanage.com to learn more.

    Follow iManage via:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/imanage
    X: https://x.com/imanageinc
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    Press contact:
    Alicia Saragosa, iManage
    press@imanage.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Notice to attend the Annual General Meeting in Anoto Group AB (publ)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The shareholders of Anoto Group AB (publ) (the “Company”) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) to be held on Friday 27 June 2025 at 10 a.m. at the premises of Setterwalls Advokatbyrå, Sturegatan 10 in Stockholm, Sweden.

    Notification of participation

    Shareholders wishing to attend the AGM must

    • be entered as shareholders in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB no later than on Wednesday 18 June 2025,
    • notify the Company of their intention to participate no later than on Monday 23 June 2025.

    Attendance is to be notified by e-mail to AGM@anoto.com. The notification should state name, social security number/corporate identification number and registered number of shares. To facilitate admittance to the AGM, proxies, registration certificates and other authorisation documents should be submitted to the Company by email to AGM@anoto.com no later than on Monday 23 June 2025 to facilitate entry to the meeting. The Company provides proxy forms on the Company’s web page www.anoto.com.

    To be entitled to participate in the AGM, shareholders whose shares are held in the name of a nominee must, in addition to providing notification of their participation in the AGM, re-register the shares in their own name so that the shareholders are registered in the share register on the record date on Wednesday 18 June 2025. This re-registration may be temporary (so-called “voting right registration”) and is carried out through the nominee according to their procedures at a time predetermined by the nominee. Voting rights registration that has been completed by the nominee no later than Monday 23 June 2025, are considered when preparing the share register.

    Proxies

    If shareholders wish to attend the AGM through a proxy, a written and dated power of attorney signed by the shareholder must be enclosed with the notification. The power of attorney form is available on the Company’s website www.anoto.com.  If the shareholder is a legal entity, a registration certification or an equivalent authorisation document must be enclosed along with the notification. 

    Proposed agenda

    1. Election of Chairman
    2. Preparation and approval of voting list
    3. Approval of the agenda
    4. Election of one or two persons to verify the minutes
    5. Determination of whether the Meeting has been duly convened
    6. Presentation of the Annual Report and the Auditor’s Report and the consolidated Annual Report and consolidated Auditor’s Report
    7. Resolution on
      1. adoption of the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet, and the consolidated Income Statement and consolidated Balance Sheet
      2. appropriation of the Company’s profit or loss pursuant to the adopted Balance Sheet
      3. discharge for liability of the Board members and the Chief Executive Officer
      4. Determination of the number of Board members and auditors
      5. Determination of remuneration for the Board members and the auditors
      6. Election of Board members, Chairman of the Board of Directors and auditor
      7. Resolution on adoption of guidelines for remuneration to senior executives
      8. Resolution on approval of the remuneration report
      9. Resolution on a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2025) for the management team and other key employees
      10. Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on directed issue of Series C shares
      11. Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares to participants under incentive programs and to secure payment of social security charges
      12. Share swap agreement with external party to hedge LTIP 2025
      13. Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to issue new ordinary shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds
      14. Closing of the Meeting

        15. The Principal Shareholders’ proposals

        Election of Chairman (item 1)

        DDM Debt AB, Stolkin Helicopters Ltd. and Mark Stolkin (the “Principal Shareholders“), propose that Jörgen S. Axelsson be elected as Chairman of the Meeting.

        Determination of the number of Board members and auditors (item 8)

        The Principal Shareholders propose that the Board of Directors shall consist of four members elected by the General Meeting, with no deputy members.

        Determination of remuneration for the Board members and the auditors (9)

        The Principal Shareholders propose that the total remuneration to the Board of Directors shall amount to SEK 1,800,000, of which SEK 900,000 shall be paid to the Chairman of the Board and SEK 300,000 to each of the other Board members elected by the General Meeting who are not employed by the Group.

        The Principal Shareholders also propose that the auditor’s fee shall be paid in accordance with approved invoices.

        Election of Board members, Chairman of the Board of Directors and auditor (item 10)

        For the period until the end of the next Annual General Meeting, The Principal Shareholders propose the re-election of Kevin Adeson, Alexander Fällström, Gary Stolkin, and Adrian Weller as members of the Board of Directors. The Principal Shareholders further proposes the re-election of Kevin Adeson as Chairman of the Board.

        The Principal Shareholders propose that the registered audit firm BDO Mälardalen AB be re-elected as the Company’s auditor for the period until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.

        The Board of Directors’ proposals

        Resolution on appropriation of the Company’s profit or loss pursuant to the adopted Balance Sheet (item 7b)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM shall resolve not to distribute any dividends for the financial year 2024 and the distributable profits are carried forward. 

        Resolution on adoption of guidelines for remuneration to senior executives (item 11)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolves on the guidelines below for the determination of remuneration and other employment conditions for the CEO and other Executives to apply until the Annual General Meeting 2029, unless circumstances arise that requires prior revision. Remuneration included in the guidelines shall include salary and other remuneration to the Senior Management. Remuneration is also including the transfer of securities and the granting of the right to acquire securities from the Company in the future.

        The guidelines’ promotion of the Company’s business strategy, long-term interests and sustainability

        The purpose with the remuneration package is that Anoto shall have compensation levels and terms of employment that are required to attract and retain Senior Executives with high competence and ability to achieve set goals, implement Anoto’s strategy and achieve Anoto’s long-term interests and sustainability.

        The decision-making process to determine, review and implement the guidelines

        The Remuneration Committee consists of all members of the Board of Directors. The committee’s tasks include preparing the Board of Directors’ decision relating to remuneration guidelines, remuneration and other terms of employment for the Senior Management of the Company. The Remuneration Committee shall also monitor and evaluate ongoing and completed programs during the year for variable remuneration to the Senior Management of the Company. They shall also follow and evaluate the application of the guidelines for remuneration to the Senior Management of the Company that the Annual General Meeting is required by law to adopt as well as the applicable remuneration structures and remuneration levels in the Company.

        The Board of Directors shall prepare proposals for new guidelines at least every four years and submit the proposal to the Annual General Meeting for resolution. The CEO and other members of the Senior Management do not participate in the Board of Directors’ processing of and resolutions regarding remuneration-related matters in so far as they are affected by such matters.

        Stock related incentive plans are to be determined by the AGM. Issues and transfers of securities determined by the AGM according to the rules of Chapter 16 in the Swedish Companies Act are not comprised by these guidelines in case the AGM has or will make such decisions.

        Board Members of the Company, elected by the AGM, may in special cases receive a fee for services performed within their respective area of expertise, separately from their board duties and for a limited period of time. Compensation for these services shall be paid at market terms.

        Types of remuneration

        The remuneration offered shall be on market terms and may consist of the following; fixed salary, variable salary, pension benefits and other benefits. The General Meeting can also – without consideration of these guidelines – resolve on, for example, share and share price related programs and remuneration. 

        Fixed salary

        The remuneration in terms of fixed salary shall be in proportion to the Executive’s experience, responsibility and authority.

        Variable cash payments

        The variable remuneration shall be in proportion to the Executive’s responsibility and authority. Thereto, it shall be maximized and based on achievement of goals that coincides with the shareholders long-term interests. The variable part shall, where applicable, be based on quantitative and qualitative goals. The variable salary shall not be pensionable.

        The total cost for the Company for the variable remuneration shall at most amount to 50 per cent of the total cost for fixed salary for this group based on achievement of goals.

        Pension

        Anoto offer its employees a premium based pension plan, which shall be on market terms. Pension benefits may at most amount to 35 per cent of the fixed salary.

        Other benefits

        Other Benefits may consist of conventional benefits such as healthcare and housing allowance in accordance with local practice.

        Termination of employment

        In the event of termination of employment by the Company, the CEO has six months’ notice period. Except for ordinary salary, there are no agreed upon severance pay during the notice period. Other members of the Senior Management have up to three months’ notice period.

        Salary and employment conditions for employees

        Salary and employment conditions for the employees of the Company have been taken into account in the preparation of these remuneration guidelines by including information on the employees’ total income, the components of the remuneration and the increase and growth rate over time have been part of the Remuneration Committee’s and the Board of Directors’ basis of decision when evaluating whether the guidelines and the limitations set out herein are reasonable.

        Derogation from the guidelines

        The Board of Directors may resolve to derogate from the guidelines, in whole or in part, if in a specific case there is special cause for the derogation and a derogation is necessary to serve the Company’s long-term interests, including its sustainability, or to ensure the Company’s financial viability.

        Resolution on approval of remuneration report (item 12)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolves to approve the Board of Directors´ report regarding compensation pursuant to Chapter 8, Section 53 a of the Swedish Companies Act (2005:551).

        Resolution on a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2025) for the management team and other key employees (item 13)

        For the purpose of improving the opportunity for retaining and recruiting competent personnel to the Anoto group (the “Group”) and increasing the motivation amongst the members of the management team, the Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolves to introduce a long-term incentive program (“LTIP 2025”) for members of the management team and other key employees. Board members shall not be entitled to participate in LTIP 2025. The current CEO Mats Karlsson will not be a participant under LTIP 2025.

        General

        LTIP 2025 consists of stock options intended for members of the new management team of Anoto and other key employees (also including consultants) (the “Stock Options”). To implement LTIP 2025 in a cost-effective and flexible manner, the Board of Directors proposes that the obligations of the Company to deliver shares under the Stock Options are secured by an authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve upon issue, repurchase and transfer of Series C shares, which thereafter can be converted into ordinary shares. The Board of Directors’ proposal for the authorisation to issue and repurchase Series C shares as well as transfer of ordinary shares under the LTIP 2025 is set out in items 14 and 15 below. In the event that the required majority for items 14 and 15 below is not achieved, the Board of Directors proposes that Anoto be able to enter into share swap agreements with third parties, in accordance with item 16 below.

        Dilution effects

        The Board of Directors proposes that LTIP 2025 shall consist of a maximum of 275,000,000 new Stock Options entitling to purchase of the same number of ordinary shares in the Company, corresponding to approximately 20.0 per cent of the share capital and votes in the Company after dilution. The Company’s current share-based incentive programs for employees of the Group are described in the Annual Report for 2024, Note 30. In total, the proposed LTIP 2025 and the previous outstanding incentive programs corresponds to a dilution of not more than approximately 20.9 per cent of the share capital and votes of the Company after dilution. The exercise prices for current stock options are between SEK 0.81 – 1.06.

        Performance conditions

        The Board of Directors shall have the right to impose performance conditions for certain participants under LTIP 2025. For these participants the number of Stock Options that they are eligible to exercise depends on the degree of fulfilment in respect of the performance conditions for the Group.

        The performance conditions will be based on the average growth of the Group’s net sales over specified periods. The target levels (minimum and maximum) for the performance condition will be determined by the Board of Directors. If the minimum level of the performance condition is achieved, the participant may exercise a certain percentage of the vested Stock Options, and if the maximum level is achieved, the participant can exercise all the vested Stock Options. Within the target levels of the respective performance conditions, a linear calculation of the outcome shall be made. If the minimum level of performance is not achieved, no vested Stock Options can be exercised.

        The specific details and target levels for the performance conditions will be outlined by the Board of Directors and communicated to the relevant participants.

        Distribution of the Stock Options

        Stock Options can only be allotted to the Group’s current and future members of the management team and other key employees (also including consultants) as set out below:

        Category Maximum number of Stock Options Number of employees or consultants
        Members of the management team (including consultants) 70,000,000 2
        Other key employees (including consultants) 20,000,000 7

        The Stock Options shall be granted to the participants free of charge and may not be transferred or pledged, except that the Board of Directors may allow for the transfer of Stock Options to a family trust or equivalent entity. The Stock Options vest over a three-year period, with the vesting period commencing on 1 June 2024. No Stock Options vest until the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date. On the first anniversary of 1 June 2024, one third of the Stock Options will vest and become exercisable. Thereafter, one third of the Stock Options will vest on the second anniversary of 1 June 2024, and the remaining Stock Options will vest on the third anniversary of 1 June 2024. The vesting period starts on 1 June 2024, because the new management team took office about a year ago and the launch of a new incentive program was delayed due to several capital raisings in 2024. Accordingly, a participant must remain within the Group for three years from 1 June 2024, in order for all Stock Options to vest.

        Each Stock Option entitles the employee or consultant to acquire one ordinary share of the Company during the period commencing on the third anniversary of grant date and ending on the sixth anniversary of the grant date at an exercise price corresponding to 150 percent of the average volume-weighted share price for the Company’s share on Nasdaq Stockholm for a period of 10 days prior to the AGM, however, for Stock Options granted no later than the end of July 2025, the exercise price shall not exceed SEK 0.18 and shall not be less than SEK 0.12.

        Conversion due to split, aggregation, new issue etc.

        The exercise price and the number of shares that each Stock Option entitle to purchase shall be recalculated in the event of a share split, reverse share split, preferential share issue, extraordinary dividend, etc. in accordance with Swedish market practice.

        Overall Terms

        Within the framework of the resolved terms and conditions and guidelines, the Board of Directors shall be responsible to prepare the more detailed terms and conditions of LTIP 2025.

        The Board of Directors shall have the right to adjust the terms and conditions of LTIP 2025 if significant changes occur within the Group’s structure or in its market, which means that the terms and conditions for exercising the Stock Options are no longer appropriate. Furthermore, for special reasons, the Board of Directors may decide that Stock Options may be retained and utilised, as applicable, despite the termination of employment or consultancy agreement within the Group, for example due to illness.

        Expenses for LTIP 2025

        The Stock Options are expected to result in tax at employment income rates for the participants and will be accounted for in accordance with IFRS 2, which stipulates that the Stock Options will be recorded as personnel expenses during the vesting period.

        Preparation of the proposal

        LTIP 2025 has been prepared by the Board of Directors together with external advisors. LTIP 2025 has been reviewed by the Board of Directors during the first quarter of 2025.

        The rationale for the proposal

        The rationale for the proposal for LTIP 2025 is to improve the conditions for retaining and recruiting competent personnel to the Group and increasing the motivation of the newly recruited members of the management team. Furthermore, more visible opportunities are established for long-term participation in the Group’s operations and in reaching the Company’s overall targets. The Board of Directors is of the opinion that the introduction of LTIP 2025 as described above benefits the Group and the Company’s shareholders.

        Majority requirements and conditions

        A resolution to approve LTIP 2025 is valid only if it is supported by at least half of the votes cast at the AGM.

        The resolution to implement LTIP 2025 in accordance with this item 13 is conditional upon the AGM resolving either in accordance with the proposal for issue and repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares pursuant to items 14 and 15 below or in accordance with the proposal to enter into share swap agreements with an external party in accordance with item 16 below.

        Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on directed issue of Series C shares (item 14)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM authorises the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on a new issue of no more than 275,000,000 Series C shares, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes of the Company after dilution. With the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, the new shares may be subscribed for by a bank or securities company at a subscription price corresponding to the quota value.

        The purpose of the authorisation and the reason for the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights is to ensure delivery of shares to participants under the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and secure liquidity for payment of social security charges as a result of the incentive programs. Prior to the transfer of shares to participants exercising stock options, the Board of Directors will resolve to reclassify Series C shares into ordinary shares.

        A resolution pursuant to this item is only valid if approved by shareholders representing at least two thirds of the votes cast as well as the shares represented at the General Meeting.

        Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares to participants under incentive programs and to secure payment of social security charges (item 15)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolves to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on repurchases of Series C shares. Repurchases may only be made through an acquisition offer addressed to all holders of Series C shares and shall comprise all outstanding Series C shares. Acquisitions shall be made at a price corresponding to the quota value of the shares. Payment for acquired shares shall be made in cash.

        The purpose of the repurchase is to ensure delivery of shares to participants under the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to such incentive programs. Before delivery of shares to the participants or transfer of ordinary shares to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges, the Board of Directors will resolve on reclassification of Series C shares to ordinary shares in accordance with the provision in the articles of association.

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM resolves to (i) approve delivery of ordinary shares to participants under LTIP 2025, and (ii) authorise the Board of Directors to resolve, on one or several occasions until the next Annual General Meeting, to transfer own ordinary shares in accordance with the following. Transfers of ordinary shares may be carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm, pursuant that the Company’s ordinary shares have been admitted to trading on such a regulated market, at a price within the price range applicable, i.e. the range between the highest purchase price and the lowest selling price. Transfers may be made with the highest amount of ordinary shares required in order for the Company in terms of liquidity to secure social security charges related to the outstanding incentive programs in the Company, although not more than 27,500,000. Transfer of shares may also take place outside of Nasdaq Stockholm to a bank or securities company, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights. Such a transfer may be made at a price corresponding the share price at the time for the transfer on the ordinary shares transferred with such a market discount as the Board of Directors deem appropriate. The authorisation may be used on one or more occasions, although at the latest before the next Annual General Meeting.

        The outstanding incentive programs of the group (including LTIP 2025) means that employees or consultants are granted Stock Options, which entitle the holder to purchase shares in the Company. Such transfers are subject to Chapter 16 of the Swedish Companies Act, which means that a resolution to approve delivery of ordinary shares to participants under this item 15 is valid only if it is supported by at least nine tenths of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the AGM.

        Share swap agreement with external party to hedge LTIP 2025 (item 16)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM, in the event that the required majority for item 15 above cannot be achieved, resolves that the financial exposure expected to result from the LTIP 2025 may be hedged by the Company on market terms by entering into a share swap agreement with an external party, whereby the external party, for a fee and in its own name, may acquire and transfer ordinary shares in the Company to the participants of LTIP 2025, in accordance with the terms of the LTIP 2025.

        For a valid resolution to enter into a share swap agreement with an external party according to this item 16, a majority of more than half of the votes cast at the AGM is required.

        Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to issue new shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds (item 17)

        The Board of Directors proposes that the AGM authorises the Board of Directors to resolve, on one or several occasions during the period until the next AGM, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, against cash payment, for payment in kind or by way of set-off, to issue ordinary shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds that involve the issue of or conversion into a maximum of 275,000,000 ordinary shares, corresponding to a dilution of approximately 20.0 per cent of the share capital and votes, based on the current number of shares in the Company.

        The purpose of this authorisation and the reason for any disapplication of the shareholders’ preferential rights is to increase the flexibility of the Company to finance the ongoing business and at the same time extend and strengthen the Company’s shareholder base of strategic or long term investors. The basis for the issue price shall be according to the prevailing market conditions at the time when shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds are issued.

        A valid resolution by the AGM pursuant to the proposal above requires that the resolution be supported by shareholders representing at least two-thirds of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the AGM.

        Other

        According to Chapter 7, section 32 of the Swedish Companies Act, at a General Meeting the shareholders are entitled to require information from the Board of Directors and CEO regarding circumstances which may affect items on the agenda and circumstances which may affect the Company’s financial situation.

        For information on how personal data is processed, see:

        www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Privacy-notice-bolagsstammor-engelska.pdf.

        Number of shares and votes in the Company

        As of 28 May 2025, the total number of ordinary shares and votes in the Company was 1,102,362,753. There were no Series C Shares issued. The Company is not holding any own shares.

        Stockholm, May 2025

        Anoto Group AB (publ)

        The Board of Directors

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia introduces co-existence solution for 10G, 25G, and 50G PON on the same fiber network

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release
    Nokia introduces co-existence solution for 10G, 25G, and 50G PON on the same fiber network

    • The new co-existence network element solution enables operators to simultaneously run 10G, 25G and 50G PON (Passive Optical Network) services over a single fiber.
    • Nokia solution gives operators options for delivering different combinations of 10G, 25G or 50G PON services to meet specific business needs, while protecting current infrastructure investments and eliminating forklift upgrades.
    • Nokia’s co-existence solution alongside its expansive multi-PON portfolio provides operators with flexible options to address any scenario across tactical and mass market multi-gigabit deployments.

    28 May 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the launch of a co-existing solution that allows operators to seamlessly run 10G, 25G and 50G PON technologies on the same fiber broadband network. The solution protects existing infrastructure investments while giving operators flexibility to use different technology flavors to optimally deliver targeted multi-gigabit services to residential and enterprise customers. Built for high-speed service rollouts, it supports dense deployments, enabling operators to meet the rising demand for ultra-fast, reliable broadband connectivity.

    Fiber is a futureproof, energy-efficient technology increasingly being used to connect everything to multi-gigabit services. Giving operators the flexibility to run multiple flavors of PON on the same fiber and seamlessly evolve from 10G and 25G today to 50G and beyond, it can deliver unmatched bandwidth, speed, and scalability to meet future broadband needs.

    Nokia’s new co-existence network element allows operators to easily add different PON technologies running on different wavelengths to a single fiber, without disturbing the existing services. This can help operators maximize its existing fiber and serve a diverse set of customer needs without replacing infrastructure. The new co-existence network element, alongside Nokia’s expansive portfolio of multi-PON solutions, provides operators with a comprehensive set of options to address a diverse set of scenarios across tactical and mass market multi-gigabit deployments.
      
    “Moving to next-generation PON is a competitive advantage for operators seeking to offer differentiated services. But what that evolution path looks like will vary and largely depend on their individual business needs. Our co-existence solution allows operators to support all flavors of PON on a single fiber, providing the flexibility to pick and choose the technology that is best suited to meet the unique demands of their residential and enterprise customers, both today and for years to come,” said Geert Heyninck, General Manager, Broadband Networks at Nokia.

    Multimedia, technical information and related news 

    Web Page: Nokia 25G PON

    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. 

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. 

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Kazuo Ueda: Opening remarks – BOJ-IMES conference 2025

    Source: Bank for International Settlements

    I. Introduction

    We are pleased to welcome all of you, distinguished speakers and guests, to the 2025 BOJIMES Conference. Thank you very much for your participation.

    The first BOJ-IMES Conference was held in 1983, and while it was held biennially in some cases, this year marks the 30th edition. Since its inception, the conference has brought together participants from central banks, international institutions, and academia, providing a valuable platform for candid and active discussions on central banking in the context of the evolving global landscape.

    The theme of this anniversary conference is “New Challenges for Monetary Policy.” I have just returned from the G7 meeting in Canada, where many of my colleagues expressed confidence in the progress made toward fulfilling their mandates, though they also acknowledged new challenges such as heightened trade policy uncertainty and dealing effectively with more frequent supply shocks.

    To be honest, I felt slightly left out, though not for the first time, because here in Japan we are still grappling with the longstanding challenge of achieving our 2 percent inflation target in a sustainable manner, while being mindful of the implications of the zero lower bound of policy interest rates.

    That said, the nature of our challenge has evolved considerably in recent years. We are now closer to the target than at any time during the last three decades, though we are not quite there. Our recent path has been affected in a unique way by supply shocks.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Papua New Guinea seeks ‘fast track’ advice on resurrecting shortwave radio

    By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist

    Papua New Guinea’s state broadcaster NBC wants shortwave radio reintroduced to achieve the government’s goal of 100 percent broadcast coverage by 2030.

    Last week, the broadcaster hosted a workshop on the reintroduction of shortwave radio transmission, bringing together key government agencies and other stakeholders.

    NBC had previously a shortwave signal, but due to poor maintenance and other factors, the system failed.

    The NBC’s 50-year logo to coincide with Papua New Guinea’s half century independence anniversary celebrations. Image: NBC

    Its managing director Kora Nou spoke with RNZ Pacific about the merits of a return to shortwave.

    Kora Nou: We had shortwave at NBC about 20 or so years ago, and it reached almost the length and breadth of the country.

    So fast forward 20, we are going to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Our network has a lot more room for improvement at the moment, that’s why there’s the thinking to revisit shortwave again after all this time.

    Don Wiseman: It’s a pretty cheap medium, as we here at RNZ Pacific know, but not too many people are involved with shortwave anymore. In terms of the anniversary in September, you’re not going to have things up and running by then, are you?

    KN: It’s still early days. We haven’t fully committed, but we are actively pursuing it to see the viability of it.

    We’ve visited one or two manufacturers that are still doing it. We’ve seen some that are still on, still been manufactured, and also issues surrounding receivers. So there’s still hard thinking behind it.

    We still have to do our homework as well. So still early days and we’ve got the minister who’s asked us to explore this and then give him the pros and cons of it.

    DW: Who would you get backing from? You’d need backing from international donors, wouldn’t you?

    KN: We will put a business case into it, and then see where we go from there, including where the funding comes from — from government or we talk to our development partners.

    There’s a lot of thinking and work still involved before we get there, but we’ve been asked to fast track the advice that we can give to government.

    DW: How important do you think it is for everyone in the country to be able to hear the national broadcaster?

    KN: It’s important, not only being the national broadcaster, but [with] the service it provides to our people.

    We’ve got FM, which is good with good quality sound. But the question is, how many does it reach? It’s pretty critical in terms of broadcasting services to our people, and 50 years on, where are we? It’s that kind of consideration.

    I think the bigger contention is to reintroduce software transmission. But how does it compare or how can we enhance it through the improved technology that we have nowadays as well? That’s where we are right now.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New technologies and increased product range: how food production is growing in the capital

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The turnover of Moscow food industry producers in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 221 billion rubles, an increase of 10.3 percent in comparable prices compared to the same period last year. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Moscow Department of Economic Policy and Development.

    “The Moscow food industry is actively developing. Enterprises are expanding their production capacities, introducing new modern technologies, which allows them to increase the volume and quality of their products and supply them not only to the capital market, but also to other regions of the country. In January-March 2025, the turnover of the food industry reached 221 billion rubles, more than 10 percent higher than the first quarter of last year. About 21 percent of this volume, or 46 billion rubles, was provided by meat industry enterprises. Almost 15 percent, or 32.7 billion rubles, were earned by factories producing bakery and flour confectionery products, more than 12 percent, or 26.9 billion rubles, by dairy producers,” said Maria Bagreeva.

    The leaders in growth in the first quarter were companies specializing in the production of oil and fat products. Their turnover for the year increased almost ninefold – to 649 million rubles. Flour mills increased their revenue by almost 39 percent – to 5.3 billion rubles. Producers of fruit and vegetable preserves increased their turnover by 35 percent – to 7.4 billion rubles.

    Large and medium-sized enterprises account for over 77 percent of the food industry’s turnover, or 171.1 billion rubles. Their turnover increased by 5.5 percent compared to the first quarter of last year. Small businesses earned 49.7 billion rubles, which is almost 23 percent of the industry’s turnover. Their revenue increased by 31 percent over the year.

    Sergei Sobyanin told how Moscow helps the capital’s business developSergei Sobyanin reported an increase in investment in manufacturing

    Food production is one of the leading areas of the capital’s industry. The share of this industry in the total turnover of the city’s manufacturing industries, excluding the oil and gas sector, is 12.9 percent. The capital provides more than six percent of the turnover of the Russian food industry.

    “Today, more than 320 enterprises in the capital produce a wide range of food products. On behalf of Sergei Sobyanin, the city is actively developing the food sector of the industry and offering companies a set of effective support tools. In addition, we are forming a large-scale food cluster in TiNAO, where meat, dairy, bakery and confectionery products, as well as ready-made meals, will be produced,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On mos.ru you can now watch giant otters from the Moscow Zoo

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On May 28, World Otter Day, the mos.ru portal published broadcasts with giant otters. These fearless, active and friendly animals are exhibited at the Moscow Zoo for the first time in 161 years. Anyone can observe the two young males, Fidel and Vasco, as well as the female Sevil, every day during the institution’s opening hours.

    “The giant otter exhibit opened in the new area at the end of April, it is located next to the pedestrian bridge. The enclosure is decorated to resemble the tropical forest of the Amazon basin, where this species lives. The animals often swim close to the glass, look at visitors with interest and willingly show themselves,” shared Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo.

    A new enclosure has been built for the giant otters, which meets the animals’ needs. It has a spacious pool with fresh water, where live fish are released. In addition, the enclosure has heated areas of land and a large log on which Fidel, Vasco and Sevil exercise. Several areas, separated by sides, are filled with soil: sand, earth and tree bark. The giant otters like to dig there.

    To observe the animals, specialists installed three cameras, the video stream from which is broadcast on mos.ru. Until the end of May, the broadcast can be seen from 09:00 to 21:00, from June 1 from 07:30 to 22:00.

    “The inhabitants of the Moscow Zoo have long won the hearts of not only the capital’s residents, but also millions of Russians. Now everyone has a unique opportunity to watch the amazing giant otters. These animals have their own page on zoo.mos.ru: in addition to the video broadcast, interesting facts about them and photos are also available there. This format allows you not only to see the animals, but also to learn about their character traits and habits in conditions as close to natural as possible,” said Boris Frolov, Deputy Head of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

    Giant (or Brazilian) otters live in fresh water bodies of South America. They feed mainly on fish, but can also catch crustaceans, snakes and small birds. Adults grow up to one and a half to two meters in length, weighing from 25 to 30 kilograms.

    The giant otter is the largest freshwater mustelid, capable of confronting such a predator as the caiman. These animals are always noisy and active, because they have nothing to fear even in the Amazon forest. Few would dare to attack such a group of agile and friendly predators armed with sharp teeth. They usually get their food in the water. Otters have an intensive metabolism, they need to eat food daily in an amount of up to 10 percent of their own weight.

    The body structure of these animals helps them dive to get food. Otters have webbed feet, a torpedo-shaped body, thick fur, and a strong paddle-shaped tail. When diving deep, the ears and nose close.

    Brazilian otters live in family groups consisting of two parents and immature offspring. The head of the family is the female. The family usually lives on the shore of a reservoir, arranging burrows with a system of simple tunnels.

    Broadcasts from the Moscow Zoo enclosures appeared on zoo.mos.ru in the fall of 2024. The list of animals that can be admired is gradually expanding. In addition to giant otters, everyone can watch online the Pallas’s cat, East Siberian lynx, tiger, lions, giant pandas, red panda, Himalayan bears, raccoons, honey badgers, meerkats, capybaras, llamas, vicunas and guanacos, as well as elephants, pygmy hippopotamuses, orangutans and gorillas.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Renovation program: in the south of the capital, about 400 city residents have begun to move into a new building

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    The city offered residents of two old five-story buildings on Chongarsky Boulevard and Varshavskoe Shosse apartments in a new building at the address: Simferopolsky Proezd, Building 7.

    This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “About 400 residents from two old houses on Chongarsky Boulevard and Varshavskoye Shosse have begun relocating to a new residential complex under the renovation program. It is located at the address: Simferopolsky Proezd, Building 7. There is an information center for relocation on the first floor. Renovation program participants can contact it with any questions regarding moving to new apartments. In total, 53 old houses in the Nagorny District are to be relocated, and about 10.6 thousand residents will move to new houses,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The new building is located in an area with developed urban infrastructure – nearby there are healthcare facilities, children’s educational institutions, shops, cafes and beauty salons.

    “The residential complex in Simferopolsky Proyezd consists of two sections. It has 180 apartments with an area of over 10 thousand square meters. Four apartments have been equipped for people with limited mobility and disabilities: there are wide corridors and doorways, and special handrails are provided in the bathrooms. The new building has good transport accessibility – the Nakhimovsky Prospekt and Nagornaya metro stations are nearby. To make the move under the renovation program more comfortable, the city provides residents with free movers and a car to transport things from the old apartment to the new one. The “Assistance in moving” service can be used both on the mos.ru portal and at the resettlement information center,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Resettlement under the renovation program in the Nagorny District began in 2019. The city transferred four residential complexes here for the program participants.

    According to Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of City Property, more than 200 residents of house 18, building 1 on Chongarsky Boulevard and over 190 citizens from house 84 on Varshavskoe Shosse began inspecting apartments in a new building on Simferopolsky Proezd on May 12. Like other participants in the renovation program, they were offered modern apartments with finished repairs and the necessary equipment. They can move into them immediately after signing the contract. In order for the process of paperwork to be as quick and comfortable as possible, Muscovites who have full account on the mos.ru portal, can solve many issues online. This can be done with the help of the super service “Moving under the renovation program”Thus, through it you can upload electronic copies of personal and title documents to prepare a draft agreement, and when it is ready, remotely select a convenient time and date for its signing.

    As noted in the capital Department of Information Technology, Muscovites who are already moving, in the super service “Moving under the renovation program” have access to detailed personalized instructions, which are automatically adjusted to each resident and their life situation. This helps to speed up the move and make it more comfortable.

    Elevators have been installed in the entrances of the new building, rooms for concierges and storage rooms for strollers and bicycles have been equipped. The first floor has been made non-residential. In the future, social and household enterprises will open there. Street lights and video surveillance cameras have been installed in the adjacent territory.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin told that another 131 sites for the construction of houses have been included in the renovation program.

    Renovation program approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin instructed double the pace of program implementation.

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

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