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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ14: Treatment and prevention of breast cancer

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Following is a question by the Hon Nixie Lam and a written reply by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, in the Legislative Council today (May 14):

    Question:

    According to government information, breast cancer is the most common cancer among females in Hong Kong, and new cases of breast cancer accounted for 28.6 per cent of all new cancer cases among females in 2022. Among them, HER2 (i.e. human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) low-expression metastatic breast cancer (HER2-low breast cancer) poses a great threat to the lives of patients as it is highly malignant and prone to relapse and metastasis. It is learnt that with advancement in medical technology, the classification of testing results of HER2 has been updated from two (i.e. “positive” and ‘negative’) to three categories (i.e. with the addition of “low-expression”) in the medical guidelines of various places so as to provide precision treatment for patients with HER2 breast cancer. However, there are views pointing out that the existing HER2 testing reports of the Hospital Authority (HA) have not indicated the category of low-expression, nor has HA provided the relevant education to patients, rendering them unable to know their actual condition in a timely manner and thereby missing the golden period of early treatment. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

    (1) whether it knows if HA will expeditiously review the classification of the existing HER2 testing reports to clearly indicate the testing result of low expression of HER2, while at the same time providing the relevant patient education, so as to ensure that they fully understand the clinical findings, thereby expeditiously receiving the appropriate treatment protocol; if HA will, of the timetable; if not, the reasons for that;

    (2) whether it knows if HA will consider including drugs targeting HER2-low breast cancer into the safety net for application by patients suffering from that cancer and streamlining the vetting and approval process, so as to enhance the efficiency of vetting and approval of safety net drugs; if HA will, of the timetable; if not, the reasons for that; and

    (3) whether the Government has currently formulated public education programmes for different groups of people to raise their awareness of breast cancer screening, including whether it has provided systematic online information and promoted on social media platforms; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?

    Reply:

    President,

    The Government attaches great importance to cancer prevention and control work. In 2001, the Government established the Cancer Coordinating Committee to formulate strategies on cancer prevention and control, and to steer the direction of work covering cancer prevention and screening, surveillance, research and treatment, etc.

    The Government promulgated the Hong Kong Cancer Strategy (Cancer Strategy) in 2019 with a view to reducing the cancer burden of the local population and improving the quality of life and survivorship of cancer patients through setting work priorities and directions. The directions laid down in the Cancer Strategy include reducing risk factors leading to cancer and providing evidence-based screening, seeking early detection and diagnosis, offering timely and effective treatment, strengthening survivorship support to cancer survivors, providing palliative and end-of-life care, investing in technology, enhancing the collaboration among relevant bureaux, government departments, the Hospital Authority (HA), community organisations and civil society, as well as enhancing surveillance and research capabilities. The goal is to better prevent and control various cancers through these directions.

    As for breast cancer screening, based on the recommendations of the Cancer Expert Working Group on Cancer Prevention and Screening under the Cancer Coordinating Committee, the Government adopts a risk-based approach for breast cancer screening and launched the Phase I of the Breast Cancer Screening Pilot Programme (BCSPP) in 2021. In collaboration with non-governmental organisations through a public-private partnership, the Government is now preparing for the Phase II of the BCSPP to provide subsidised breast cancer screening services to women being categorised as high risk of developing breast cancer (viz. carriers of certain germline mutations and/or presence of strong family history of breast cancer/ovarian cancer). The Phase II programme is expected to be launched around the second quarter of 2025. Relevant details will be announced in due course. 

    The reply, in consultation with the Department of Health (DH), the Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) and the HA, to the question raised by the Hon Nixie Lam is as follows:

    (1) According to the data from the Hong Kong Cancer Registry, there were a total of 5 182 new cases of female breast cancer in 2022, of which 1 002 were Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) positive cases.

    At present, the HER2 test performed by the HA consists of immunochemistry (IHC) and genetic testing (in situ hybridisation (ISH)). IHC testing results are scored as follows:

    (i) 0 (no staining, or ≤10 per cent of tumor cells show faint or weak membrane staining);
    (ii) 1+ (>10 per cent of tumor cells show faint/barely visible incomplete membrane staining);
    (iii) 2+ (>10 per cent of tumor cells show weak to moderate complete membrane staining (circumferential staining), or ≤10 per cent of tumor cells show strong complete membrane staining); or
    (iv) 3+ (>10 per cent of tumor cells show strong complete membrane staining).

    HER2 immunostaining scores of 0 and 1+ are interpreted as negative for HER2 testing, a score of 2+ as inconclusive, and a score of 3+ as positive. If the HER2 test result is inconclusive (i.e. the immunostaining score is 2+), the hospital will further perform HER2 gene in situ hybridisation testing for the patient to confirm whether there is an amplification of the HER2 gene. If the relevant test shows amplification, the patient’s HER2 test result will be classified as positive; whereas if there is no amplification, it will be classified as negative.

         “HER2 low-expression” mentioned in the question refers to patients with a HER2 immunostaining score of IHC 1+ or a score of IHC 2+ with no amplification shown in in situ hybridisation testing. The HER2 Interpretation Guidelines (a set of international guidelines) were updated in September 2023. Although the new guidelines do not officially classify “HER2 low-expression” as a separate category, it is recommended that an annotation describing the result of “HER2 low-expression” (i.e. IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH with no amplification) be included in the test report to enable physicians to better identify patients who may be suitable for a specific targeted therapy. The “multidisciplinary teams” for breast cancer at the oncology centres of the HA, consisting of oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, advanced practice nurses, etc, are discussing the implementation arrangements for the updated guidelines and will reach a consensus as soon as possible to implement the major updates under the Interpretation Guidelines in a gradual manner, while planning to add annotations to the test reports to explain the results of “HER2 low-expression”. Currently, clinicians will determine, based on the test reports, whether patients are IHC 1+ or IHC 2+ with no ISH gene amplification, thereby providing patients with optimal follow-up.

    (2) As the major provider of publicly-funded public healthcare services, the HA attaches great importance to providing optimal treatment for all patients (including cancer patients) while ensuring patients have equitable access to cost-effective drugs of proven safety and efficacy under the highly subsidised public healthcare system.

    The HA has a mechanism in place to regularly evaluate new drugs as well as to review existing drugs on the HA Drug Formulary (HADF) and the coverage of the safety net (including the Samaritan Fund and Community Care Fund Medical Assistance Programmes). In assessing applications for new drugs to be included in the HADF and the coverage of the safety net, the HA follows an evidence-based approach, having regard to the safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness, etc, of the drugs and other relevant considerations, including international recommendations and practices as well as views of professionals and patient groups, etc.

    The HA will pay close attention to the latest scientific and clinical evidence of drugs suitable for treatment of various types of cancer (including “HER2 low -expression” breast cancer), with a view to providing cost-effective drugs of proven safety and efficacy as well as continuous optimal care to patients.

    To shorten the lead time for introducing suitable new drugs to the HADF, the HA has simplified the application process for inclusion of new drugs in the HADF since the end of 2024. Clinicians and pharmaceutical companies can submit new drug applications directly to the Drug Advisory Committee. The frequency of prioritisation exercise for including new drugs in the safety net will also increase from twice a year to four times a year. With the implementation of the above new mechanisms, the HA has been actively optimising the procedures for introducing new drugs into the HADF, with the objective of reducing the time required for introducing new drugs with proven efficacy into the HADF or the coverage of the safety net by half, from the original 10 months to five months; and from 18 months to nine months respectively, so as to enable patients to have access to new drugs as soon as possible, and to obtain the subsidies under the safety net to alleviate the burden of drug expenses.

    Besides, the Government and the HA will press ahead with the implementation of the fees and charges reform for public healthcare announced at the end of March this year, which aims to guide the public to make optimal use of healthcare resources through three aspects, namely reforming the subsidisation structure, reducing wastage and abuse, and enhancing healthcare protection. It also seeks to strengthen the healthcare protection on all fronts for patients who are “poor, acute, serious, critical”. Such measures include enhancing the protection in terms of drugs and medical devices for critically ill patients (including cancer patients) through accelerating the introduction of more effective innovative drugs and medical devices to the HADF and the coverage of the safety net, with a view to ensuring that the limited healthcare resources can be directed in a more targeted manner to assist those patients most in need. This will thereby enhance the sustainability of the healthcare system and enable it to serve as a safety net for all.

    (3) The DH has all along been promoting a healthy lifestyle, including avoidance of smoking and alcohol, healthy diet, regular physical activity and maintenance of a healthy body weight, as the primary strategy for preventing cancer and common non-communicable diseases.

    The DH has all along attached importance to the public education of women’s cancer (including breast cancer) and has been promoting breast cancer prevention and screening through various channels and media such as television, radio, websites, printed materials, newspapers, social media, online publicity and media interviews. Educational leaflets have been produced in many ethnic minority languages by the DH for ethnic minorities to comprehend the health information on breast cancer prevention and screening. In addition, the Cancer Online Resource Hub was launched in 2020 to provide the public with accurate and reliable health information relating to cancer.

    Meanwhile, the District Health Centres (DHCs)/District Health Centre Expresses (DHCEs) under the PHC Commission in all districts across the city are actively assisting members of the public in formulating individualised Life Course Preventive Care Plan based on factors such as one’s gender, age and family history. Life Course Preventive Care Plan is an evidence-based comprehensive health strategy that emphasises on prevention and personalised needs and provides guidance on the health needs of citizens across different stages of life. DHCs/DHCEs may also provide members of the public with information related to breast cancer prevention and other women health education services according to their needs. 

    Starting from January 24, 2025, women’s health services under the DH have been progressively integrated into the district health network of the PHC Commission, with the service points named Women Wellness Satellites (WWS). DHCs/DHCEs will identify women in need through basic health assessment and individual counselling, and arrange for them to receive women’s health services at WWSs. WWSs will offer health assessment and counselling tailored to women’s health conditions, breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings according to individual needs, as well as health education activities including talks on breast cancer prevention.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Re-domiciliation regime introduced

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Government welcomed the passage of the Companies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 by the Legislative Council today to introduce a company re-domiciliation regime in Hong Kong.

     

    The amendment ordinance will take effect on May 23, and the company re-domiciliation regime will be open for application starting from the same day.

     

    Non-Hong Kong-incorporated companies that fulfil the requirements on company background, integrity, member and creditor protection, solvency and so on may apply to re-domicile to Hong Kong while maintaining their legal identity as a body corporate and ensuring business continuity.

     

    The property, rights, obligations and liabilities as well as the relevant contractual and legal processes of the companies would not be affected during the process. If the company’s actual similar profits are also taxed in Hong Kong after re-domiciliation, the Government will offer unilateral tax credits for elimination of double taxation.

     

    In general, re-domiciled companies will be regarded as companies incorporated in Hong Kong. They have the same rights as any Hong Kong-incorporated companies of their kind in the city, and will be required to comply with the relevant requirements under the Companies Ordinance.

     

    Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui said that the amendment ordinance puts in place a simple and accessible mechanism for company re-domiciliation.

     

    “It addresses the demand of companies incorporated elsewhere with major business in Hong Kong for re-domiciliation, and is conducive to our efforts in proactively attracting enterprises and investment, thereby generating business for local professional services sectors as well as increasing investment and job opportunities.”

     

    On May 23, the Companies Registry will set up a new thematic section on its website to provide the application details and relevant information. The Integrated Companies Registry Information System will also be enhanced to process applications.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Applications for new niches to open

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    More than 16,000 new extendable niches at three columbaria in Fanling, Eastern District and Sha Tin will open for applications from May 19, the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department announced today.

     

    Wo Hop Shek Columbarium Phase VI in Fanling will provide 4,000 standard niches and 50 large niches, while Cape Collinson-San Ha Columbarium in Eastern District and Shek Mun Columbarium in Sha Tin will each provide 6,000 standard niches and 50 large niches for application.

     

    The department said applicants should only file one application form to apply for either a large or standard niche for the same deceased person.

     

    Applicants have to fill in the particulars of at least three deceased people when applying for a large niche. For a standard niche, applicants must fill in at least one deceased person’s details.

     

    The department will allocate the niches by open drawing of lots and computer random balloting, and it expects to conduct the exercise in the third quarter of this year.

     

    Starting May 19, application forms can be downloaded from the department’s website.

     

    Additionally, application forms can be obtained from the department’s Hong Kong or Kowloon Cemeteries & Crematoria Offices, District Environmental Hygiene Offices, the Home Affairs Department’s Home Affairs Enquiry Centres, or by fax via hotline 2841 9111.

     

    Applications can also be made online from the same day.

     

    The application deadline is June 18.

     

    A free talk will be held at 10.30am on May 24 at Yuen Chau Kok Community Hall in Sha Tin to provide the public with more information on the coming public niche allocation, green burial facilities/services and more.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: #iubilaeum2025 – Audience with Participants in the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches

    Source: The Holy See

    #iubilaeum2025 – Audience with Participants in the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches, 14.05.2025
    This morning, in the Paul VI Hall, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the participants in the Jubilee of the Eastern Churches.
    The following is the address delivered by the Pope to the participants in the audience:

    Address of the Holy Father
    Your Beatitudes, Your Eminence, Your Excellencies,
    Dear priests, consecrated men and women,
    Dear brothers and sisters,
    Christ is risen. He is truly risen! I greet you in these words that Eastern Christians in many lands never tire of repeating during the Easter season, as they profess the very heart of our faith and hope. It is very moving for me to see you here during the Jubilee of Hope, a hope unshakably grounded in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Welcome to Rome! I am happy to be with you and to devote one of the first audiences of my pontificate to the Eastern faithful.
    You are precious in God’s eyes. Looking at you, I think of the diversity of your origins, your glorious history and the bitter sufferings that many of your communities have endured or continue to endure. I would like to reaffirm the conviction of Pope Francis that the Eastern Churches are to be “cherished and esteemed for the unique spiritual and sapiential traditions that they preserve, and for all that they have to say to us about the Christian life, synodality, and the liturgy. We think of early Fathers, the Councils, and monasticism… inestimable treasures for the Church (Address to Participants in the Meeting of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches [ROACO], 27 June 2024).
    I would also like to mention Pope Leo XIII, the first Pope to devote a specific document to the dignity of your Churches, inspired above all by the fact that, in his words, “the work of human redemption began in the East” (cf. Apostolic Letter Orientalium Dignitas, 30 November 1894). Truly, you have “a unique and privileged role as the original setting where the Church was born” (SAINT JOHN PAUL II, Orientale Lumen, 5). It is significant that several of your liturgies – which you are now solemnly celebrating in Rome in accordance with your various traditions – continue to use the language of the Lord Jesus. Indeed, Pope Leo XIII made a heartfelt appeal that the “legitimate variety of Eastern liturgy and discipline… may redound to the great honor and benefit of the Church” (Orientalium Dignitas). His desire remains ever timely. In our own day too, many of our Eastern brothers and sisters, including some of you, have been forced to flee their homelands because of war and persecution, instability and poverty, and risk losing not only their native lands, but also, when they reach the West, their religious identity. As a result, with the passing of generations, the priceless heritage of the Eastern Churches is being lost.
    Over a century ago, Leo XIII pointed out that “preserving the Eastern rites is more important than is generally realized”. He went so far as to decree that “any Latin-Rite missionary, whether a member of the secular or regular clergy, who by advice or support draws any Eastern-Rite Catholic to the Latin Rite” ought to be “dismissed and removed from his office” (ibid). We willingly reiterate this appeal to preserve and promote the Christian East, especially in the diaspora. In addition to establishing Eastern circumscriptions wherever possible and opportune, there is a need to promote greater awareness among Latin Christians. In this regard, I ask the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches – which I thank for its work – to help me to define principles, norms, and guidelines whereby Latin Bishops can concretely support Eastern Catholics in the diaspora in their efforts to preserve their living traditions and thus, by their distinctive witness, to enrich the communities in which they live.
    The Church needs you. The contribution that the Christian East can offer us today is immense! We have great need to recover the sense of mystery that remains alive in your liturgies, liturgies that engage the human person in his or her entirety, that sing of the beauty of salvation and evoke a sense of wonder at how God’s majesty embraces our human frailty! It is likewise important to rediscover, especially in the Christian West, a sense of the primacy of God, the importance of mystagogy and the values so typical of Eastern spirituality: constant intercession, penance, fasting, and weeping for one’s own sins and for those of all humanity (penthos)! It is vital, then, that you preserve your traditions without attenuating them, for the sake perhaps of practicality or convenience, lest they be corrupted by the mentality of consumerism and utilitarianism.
    Your traditions of spirituality, ancient yet ever new, are medicinal. In them, the drama of human misery is combined with wonder at God’s mercy, so that our sinfulness does not lead to despair, but opens us to accepting the gracious gift of becoming creatures who are healed, divinized and raised to the heights of heaven. For this, we ought to give endless praise and thanks to the Lord. Together, we can pray with Saint Ephrem the Syrian and say to the Lord Jesus: “Glory to you, who laid your cross as a bridge over death… Glory to you who clothed yourself in the body of mortal man, and made it the source of life for all mortals” (Homily on our Lord, 9). We must ask, then, for the grace to see the certainty of Easter in every trial of life and not to lose heart, remembering, as another great Eastern Father wrote, that “the greatest sin is not to believe in the power of the Resurrection” (SAINT ISAAC OF NINEVEH, Sermones ascetici, I, 5).
    Who, better than you, can sing a song of hope even amid the abyss of violence? Who, better than you, who have experienced the horrors of war so closely that Pope Francis referred to you as “martyr Churches” (Address to ROACO, ibid.)? From the Holy Land to Ukraine, from Lebanon to Syria, from the Middle East to Tigray and the Caucasus, how much violence do we see! Rising up from this horror, from the slaughter of so many young people, which ought to provoke outrage because lives are being sacrificed in the name of military conquest, there resounds an appeal: the appeal not so much of the Pope, but of Christ himself, who repeats: “Peace be with you!” (Jn 20:19, 21, 26). And he adds: “Peace I leave you; my peace I give to you. I do not give it to you as the world gives it” (Jn 14:27). Christ’s peace is not the sepulchral silence that reigns after conflict; it is not the fruit of oppression, but rather a gift that is meant for all, a gift that brings new life. Let us pray for this peace, which is reconciliation, forgiveness, and the courage to turn the page and start anew.
    For my part, I will make every effort so that this peace may prevail. The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together, face to face, to talk to one another, so that peoples everywhere may once more find hope and recover the dignity they deserve, the dignity of peace. The peoples of our world desire peace, and to their leaders I appeal with all my heart: Let us meet, let us talk, let us negotiate! War is never inevitable. Weapons can and must be silenced, for they do not resolve problems but only increase them. Those who make history are the peacemakers, not those who sow seeds of suffering. Our neighbours are not first our enemies, but our fellow human beings; not criminals to be hated, but other men and women with whom we can speak. Let us reject the Manichean notions so typical of that mindset of violence that divides the world into those who are good and those who are evil.
    The Church will never tire of repeating: let weapons be silenced. I would like to thank God for all those who, in silence, prayer and self-sacrifice, are sowing seeds of peace. I thank God for those Christians – Eastern and Latin alike – who, above all in the Middle East, persevere and remain in their homelands, resisting the temptation to abandon them. Christians must be given the opportunity, and not just in words, to remain in their native lands with all the rights needed for a secure existence. Please, let us strive for this!
    Thank you, dear brothers and sisters of the East, the lands where Jesus, the Sun of Justice, dawned, for being “lights in our world” (cf. Mt 5:14). Continue to be outstanding for your faith, hope, and charity, and nothing else. May your Churches be exemplary, and may your Pastors promote communion with integrity, especially in the Synods of Bishops, that they may be places of fraternity and authentic co-responsibility. Ensure transparency in the administration of goods and be signs of humble and complete dedication to the holy people of God, without regard for honors, worldly power or appearance. Saint Symeon the New Theologian used an eloquent image in this regard: “Just as one who throws dust on the flame of a burning furnace extinguishes it, so the cares of this life and every kind of attachment to petty and worthless things destroy the warmth of the heart that was initially kindled” (Practical and Theological Chapters, 63). Today more than ever, the splendor of the Christian East demands freedom from all worldly attachments and from every tendency contrary to communion, in order to remain faithful in obedience and in evangelical witness.
    I thank you for this, and in cordially giving you my blessing, I ask you to pray for the Church and to raise your powerful prayers of intercession for my ministry. Thank you!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev: The future of not only Russia, but the entire world depends on the development of the Arctic

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    On the eve of the government hour, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.” Representatives of legislative and executive authorities of the Arctic regions took part in the event via videoconference.

    Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”

    May 14, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”

    May 14, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”

    May 14, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”

    May 14, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”

    May 14, 2025

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    Yuri Trutnev and Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov took part in a joint meeting of the State Duma committees on the topic “On current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation”

    “For us, contact and communication with parliamentarians are of great importance. Many of the deputies work in the territories, communicate with people, solve issues of enterprise development and solve people’s problems that arise every day. We value both our joint legislative work and work with people in the territories. We are always ready for contact, discussion, and search for new solutions,” Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

    Five years ago, the head of state approved strategic documents for the development of the Arctic zone of Russia: the Fundamentals of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Arctic and the Strategy for the Development of the Arctic Zone and Ensuring National Security until 2035. Over the past period, with the participation of State Duma deputies, a regulatory framework for the development of the Arctic has been created: 16 federal laws, 7 decrees of the President and 75 acts of the Government.

    “The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, as well as the Far Eastern Federal District, by decision of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, are defined as geostrategic territories, on the development of which depends the future of not only Russia, but also the entire world. The richest reserves of minerals, which make up a significant share of the all-Russian, and in some respects of the world, the Northern Sea Route, the military-strategic potential determine the importance of the region for the economy and defense capability of the country, and form an increased interest in the Arctic of the international community,” said Yuri Trutnev.

    Complex production projects are being implemented in the Arctic zone, high-tech enterprises and liquefied natural gas plants are being built, modern research stations and floating nuclear power plants are being created, and new nuclear icebreakers are being laid down at shipyards. “All of this is the result of the great work of people living in the Arctic. Those who live in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk, Norilsk and Naryan-Mar, Anadyr and Salekhard,” emphasized Yuri Trutnev.

    “The Arctic is a geostrategic territory of global scale. It is one of the key economic engines of Russia’s development. Today, the Arctic already produces 7.5% of the gross domestic product and 11% of Russia’s exports. The world’s largest zone with special conditions for doing business has been created. Our central task is to ensure such conditions for the life and work of people in the Arctic so that all plans for the development of the macroregion come true. Plans in which leading Russian companies are currently investing more than 35 trillion rubles. As the projects that have already begun are implemented, the importance of the Arctic in the economy, logistics and ensuring Russia’s national security will only increase,” noted Alexey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.

    “Russia is the leading Arctic power. Our country has a historical right to this title and, despite everything, consistently increases its presence in this region. This is our direct duty to our ancestors and descendants. After all, the basis of the historical conquest and development of the Russian Arctic was the heroic and selfless work of our compatriots. These are the expeditions of Toll, Sedov, Papanin, Schmidt, our respected, legendary polar explorer Artur Nikolaevich Chilingarov and others. All those whose work created the basis for the growth of our geostrategic advantage and economic potential. And today the determining geopolitical, economic, transport, environmental role of Russia in the Arctic should be recognized by the entire world community,” noted Nikolai Kharitonov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.

    An important part of the development of the Arctic economy has become the work to attract investment. The world’s largest special economic zone has been created. Attention is paid to the social sphere. Thanks to national projects and a single presidential subsidy, social infrastructure is being modernized in the Arctic: hospitals, clinics, schools, kindergartens, and gyms are being built. Decisions have been made to create new university campuses in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk. Developers are receiving support. Northerners can improve their housing conditions thanks to preferential Arctic mortgages. By decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin, master plans have been developed for 16 key Arctic settlements.

    International cooperation and development of the Northern Sea Route were discussed. Environmental issues were considered, including the elimination of landfills, abandoned industrial buildings, and accumulated hazardous waste. Attention was paid to the implementation of a program to support traditional economic activities of the indigenous peoples of the North.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Citizens in 2024 became more interested in credit histories

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

    The number of credit reports received by citizens in 2024 increased by 38%, and information about individual credit ratings increased by 22%.

    During this time, users of credit histories (banks, microfinance organizations and other organizations) were provided with 29% more reports than a year earlier.

    Demand for BKI services from MFIs is growing against the backdrop of an increase in the share of online loans in issuances. Over the year, services for providing them with a credit assessment (scoring) have grown by 40%.

    Information from a credit report allows lenders to reduce the volume of overdue debt in their portfolio – to issue funds to more solvent borrowers. According to the calculations of the Bank of Russia, every ruble spent on a credit report can reduce overdue debt by more than 200 rubles.

    For more detailed information, please see“Analytical review of the credit information system based on the results of 2024”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/14/2025, 12:31 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A106TV7 (VimpelK3R4) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/14/2025 12:31

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC), on 14.05.2025, 12-31 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 81.17) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 872.73 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 18.75%) of the security RU000A106TV7 (VimpelK3R4) were changed

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev: The main theme of the EEF-2025 is “The Far East – cooperation for peace and prosperity”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The main theme of the Eastern Economic Forum 2025, which will take place on September 3–6 in Vladivostok, will be “The Far East – Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity.” The organizer of the EEF is the Roscongress Foundation.

    “The Eastern Economic Forum is an opportunity to discuss economic, political and social issues not only in Russia but also throughout the world. This is the most important platform for developing cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. The main theme of the forum this year is “The Far East: Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity”. Without cooperation, without mutually beneficial partnership, development is impossible. Unfortunately, we see what is happening in the modern world: unfounded political ambitions of some neighboring countries harm business interaction, humanitarian and scientific areas. But Russia is still open to cooperation. Preferential regimes are in effect in the Far East. Foreign investors have become residents of the territories of advanced development, the free port of Vladivostok. Now we are creating a new shell – an international territory of advanced development, which will give domestic and foreign partners mutually beneficial opportunities to strengthen the economies of our countries. Another area of interaction is the Northern Sea Route, the shortest transport corridor between Europe and the Far East. We will discuss these and other topics at the forum,” said Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

    The main theme reflects the fundamental principles on which the Eastern Economic Forum is based, noted Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the preparation and holding of the EEF.

    “The anniversary, tenth Eastern Economic Forum will be held in 2025. Over the years, the EEF has established itself as an authoritative platform for the formation of models of mutually beneficial partnership in the Asia-Pacific region. The main theme of the upcoming forum reflects the value of equal international dialogue and peaceful coexistence as the foundations of sustainable development. At the same time, the special role of the EEF is to harmonize global economic trends with the tasks of socio-economic growth of the Russian Far East. I am confident that the forum will once again become an effective platform for developing solutions in key strategic areas that will become the basis for the prosperity of the macro-region,” Anton Kobyakov emphasized.

    The Eastern Economic Forum 2025 will be held on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University.

    The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of national and international congress, exhibition, business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events, created in accordance with the decision of the President of Russia.

    The Foundation was established in 2007 to promote the development of economic potential, advance national interests and strengthen Russia’s image. The Foundation comprehensively studies, analyses, formulates and covers issues on the Russian and global economic agenda. Provides administration and facilitates the promotion of business projects and the attraction of investments, promotes the development of social entrepreneurship and charitable projects.

    The Foundation’s events bring together participants from 209 countries and territories, more than 15,000 media representatives work annually at Roscongress venues, and more than 5,000 experts in Russia and abroad are involved in analytical and expert work.

    The Foundation interacts with UN structures and other international organizations. It develops multi-format cooperation with 212 foreign economic partners, associations of industrialists and entrepreneurs, financial, trade and business associations in 86 countries of the world, with 293 Russian public organizations, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies of the Russian Federation.

    Official telegram channels of the Roscongress Foundation: in Russian – T.Ta/Roscongress, in English – T.Ta/Roscongress, in Spanish – T.Ta/RoscongressP, in Arabic – T.Ta/Roscongressarabik. Official website and information and analytical system of the Roscongress Foundation: Roscongress.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/14/2025, 10:46 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A0JWHU2 security (RZhD BO-17) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/14/2025 10:46

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC), on 14.05.2025, 10-46 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 91.45) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1037.26 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 20.0%) of the security RU000A0JWHU2 (RZhD BO-17) were changed

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To the participants and guests of the XX All-Russian Forum “The Health of the Nation is the Basis for Russia’s Prosperity”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The anniversary forum is taking place in Moscow from May 14 to 16.

    Dear friends!

    I welcome you to Moscow at the 20th All-Russian Forum “The Health of the Nation – the Basis for Russia’s Prosperity”.

    Saving the people, preserving the health of Russians are the priorities of state policy. The basis of a prosperous life for every person. Your close attention to this socially significant topic deserves sincere respect.

    The forum is being held in the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland and the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The focus of professional associations and the business community is on a number of important issues, including mechanisms for creating conditions for a long and active life for our citizens, the introduction of modern technologies in the industry, and the formation of a health culture. And also social support and comprehensive rehabilitation of participants in a special military operation and their families.

    I hope that the Forum will contribute to the development of effective solutions and strategies in the healthcare sector. And the recommendations prepared by you will find wide practical application.

    I wish the participants fruitful work, constructive communication and new successes.

    M. Mishustin

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/14/2025, 10:27 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A10AQC0 (IADOM 1P51) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/14/2025 10:27

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC) on 14.05.2025, 10-27 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 84.47) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 897.6 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 31.25%) of the security RU000A10AQC0 (IADOM 1P51) were changed

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/14/2025, 10-16 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A10AUY6 (VEB2R-K600) security were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/14/2025 10:16

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC) on 14.05.2025, 10-16 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 108.05) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1125.72 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 11.25%) of the security RU000A10AUY6 (VEB2R-K600) were changed

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: The deposit auction of the Moscow Small Business Lending Assistance Fund will take place on 14.05.2025

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    Date of the deposit auction 05/14/2025
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    Date of deposit 05/14/2025
    Refund date 05/23/2025
    Minimum placement interest rate, % per annum 20.25
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    Minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in placement currency) 122,000,000.00
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Questions and answers about transfer limits for citizens, information about which is contained in the Bank of Russia database

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Central Bank of Russia (2) –

    Updated: 24.01.2025

    If you have not entered into a credit agreement (loan agreement) and have not provided personal data for its execution, you must:

    1) inform the bank or microfinance organization that you did not enter into an agreement and did not receive money, and also request the agreement and other documents to it from the financial organization. In addition, you have the right to directly contact the credit bureau where your credit history is stored with a statement disputing information about a credit agreement (loan agreement) that you did not enter into. In this case, the correction (cancellation) of the entry in the credit history will be possible only if the creditor is ready to confirm the inaccuracy of the disputed data after conducting an internal audit;

    2) contact law enforcement agencies with a statement about the crime committed, attaching a copy of the statement to the bank or microfinance organization and reporting all the circumstances of the situation;

    3) If after contacting a bank or microfinance organization the problem with the fraudulent loan has not been resolved, you can file a claim with the court to recognize the credit agreement (loan agreement) as invalid or not concluded and to make changes to the credit history.

    You can also consult withCenter for legal assistance to citizens in the digital environment, which provides free legal assistance in restoring violated rights in connection with the illegal processing of personal data. This can be done by phone or email, through the form on the website, or by making an appointment for a personal meeting.

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  • NHRC launches two-week online internship programme on human rights

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has commenced its much-anticipated two-week Online Short-Term Internship (OSTI) Programme aimed at equipping young minds with a deeper understanding of human rights promotion and protection in the country.

    Out of a competitive pool of 1,795 applicants, 80 university-level students from varied academic backgrounds across 21 States and Union Territories have been selected to participate in the internship, the Commission announced in an official statement on Wednesday.

    Inaugurating the programme, NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal addressed the interns, emphasizing the importance of youth as torchbearers of India’s 5,000-year-old civilisational values of empathy, compassion, and justice. He encouraged the students to serve as ambassadors of justice, equality, and dignity, and to utilise this learning opportunity to explore India’s constitutional framework and the essence of human dignity.

    Highlighting the rationale behind the online format, Bharat Lal explained that the initiative aims to widen the Commission’s outreach by enabling students from remote and far-flung regions to access quality education on human rights without the logistical challenges of travel and accommodation in Delhi.

    He also provided an overview of the evolution of human rights in India, including constitutional provisions, the pivotal role of the Supreme Court, and NHRC’s own functioning and commitment to humanitarian values deeply embedded in India’s cultural heritage.

    NHRC Joint Secretary Samir Kumar presented a detailed outline of the internship curriculum, which comprises expert lectures, group and individual competitions such as book reviews, declamations, and research presentations. The programme also includes virtual tours of institutions like Tihar Jail to provide practical exposure to real-life human rights scenarios.

  • BEL’s Akashteer air defence system proves its mettle amid conflict

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India’s AI-driven, fully automated ‘Akashteer’ air defence system, developed indigenously by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), has demonstrated exceptional performance during recent drone attacks from Pakistan, effectively neutralising aerial threats the moment they breached Indian airspace, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
     
    According to BEL, the advanced platform successfully intercepted multiple threats, including drones, missiles, micro UAVs, and loitering munitions, establishing itself as a globally competitive and operationally ready defence asset.
     
    In an official statement on Wednesday, BEL lauded the system’s performance, noting that it had exceeded operational expectations and significantly bolstered India’s air defence capabilities during the ongoing conflict.
     
    “BEL is proud to announce that our in-house designed and manufactured air defence system, Akashteer, has proved its mettle on the battlefield. Ground-based defence systems integrated with Akashteer made it hell for Pakistan’s air adventures,” the Navratna Defence PSU said in a post on X.
     
    “The system performed beyond users’ expectations, providing robust air defence to India during the current conflict. Akashteer ensures a seamless and unified air situational picture accessible to even the lowest operational units of Army Air Defence, thereby enhancing situational awareness across the force,” it added.
     
    The Akashteer system was developed under a ₹1,982 crore contract signed in March 2023. It integrates surveillance assets, radar systems, and command units into a unified network, providing real-time situational awareness to the Indian Army’s air defence units.
     
    The system enables effective monitoring of low-level airspace over battle zones and ensures precise control over ground-based air defence weapon systems.
     
    Akashteer played a critical role during the recent conflict that followed India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7, which targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The system successfully neutralised multiple drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan.
     
    “Akashteer empowers frontline units by enabling dynamic engagement decisions and preventing friendly-fire incidents,” BEL added.
     
    The system also exemplifies India’s growing self-reliance in defence technology, aligning with the government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
     
    – ANI

  • MIL-OSI: Best AI Resume Builder (2025): Resume.io Recognized as Top Resume Tool by Software Experts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK CITY, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In this AI-driven job market, Resume.io has been recognized as one of the most effective platforms for resume creation in 2025, according to Software Experts. This acknowledgment highlights the growing importance of specialized tools that help job seekers adapt to changes in how hiring processes are managed.

    As artificial intelligence continues to influence nearly every industry, the job search process has undergone a major shift. Resume writing is a task traditionally fraught with uncertainty and time-consuming edits. It has become significantly more manageable thanks to tools built on AI. Resume.io’s AI Resume Builder combines automation with user control, providing a practical solution for creating professional resumes tailored to both industry expectations and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

    Top AI Resume Builder

    • Resume.io – create tailored, professional resumes with AI-guided support that reflects today’s hiring standards and recruitment tools

    AI in the Job Search

    Job seekers have increasingly turned to AI tools to improve their chances of getting noticed by employers. With human resources teams relying more heavily on ATS to filter applications, resumes must not only appear professional but also be structured and worded to meet automated screening requirements.

    General-purpose AI tools such as chatbots and writing assistants can generate text, but they often fall short when it comes to proper formatting, keyword use, and content relevance. Resume.io addresses these gaps by offering a focused platform designed specifically for resume creation. The result is a more efficient process and documents that better align with employer expectations.

    Resume.io Key Features

    Resume.io’s AI Resume Builder is noted for its ability to streamline resume creation without sacrificing quality or customization. Rather than requiring users to start from scratch or rely on generic templates, the platform guides them step by step while delivering personalized recommendations based on job title, industry, and career level.

    The AI system is trained on a large volume of job listings, recruiter feedback, and hiring data. This training allows it to suggest phrasing, skills, and achievements that reflect current job market trends. The platform supports users at all experience levels, from recent graduates to senior professionals, and offers practical features that make resume writing faster and more precise.

    Key features of the Resume.io platform include:

    • Job-Specific Content Suggestions: The AI provides tailored language based on hundreds of job roles, ensuring that resumes are aligned with industry norms and hiring manager expectations.
    • Smart Editing Tools: The system evaluates grammar, clarity, and tone, and suggests improvements that emphasize measurable results and action-oriented language.
    • ATS-Compatible Formatting: Every resume is built with formatting that helps it pass automated screening tools used by many employers.
    • Real-Time Feedback: As users fill in resume sections, the platform offers immediate suggestions to improve effectiveness and clarity.
    • Professional Templates: Customizable templates are available, balancing visual appeal with readability for both software and human reviewers.

    Built for the Modern Hiring Process

    While many AI writing tools can generate resume content, they often require users to manually adjust formatting or experiment with inputs. Resume.io minimizes guesswork by integrating writing and design into one workflow. This approach allows users to focus on refining content rather than managing layout or structure.

    Unlike general-purpose AI tools, Resume.io is built around the needs of job seekers. Its algorithms are informed by up-to-date hiring data and designed to evolve with changes in the job market. This focus on continuous improvement makes the tool especially useful for those applying in fast-changing or competitive industries.

    Flexible Pricing for All Users

    Resume.io offers a transparent pricing structure that fits a variety of job-seeking needs:

    • Free Plan: Users can build and edit resumes at no cost, with access to basic features and plain-text downloads. This option is useful for those testing the platform.
    • 7-Day Premium Trial: A short-term plan with full access to all premium features, including downloadable PDFs, advanced templates, and cover letter tools.
    • Monthly Plan: Ideal for users actively applying to multiple roles over an extended period. This plan includes ongoing access to all templates, the AI resume builder, and the ability to manage multiple documents.

    This tiered pricing model allows job seekers to choose the level of access that matches their goals and timelines.

    Meeting the Needs of Today’s Job Seekers

    Resume.io continues to gain recognition in part because of its commitment to improving the resume creation process without overcomplicating it. The platform delivers results by focusing on what matters most to job seekers: relevance, ease of use, and efficiency. Tools that understand hiring workflows and offer structured support provide greater value. Resume.io is one of the few platforms that meets these criteria in a focused, user-friendly way.

    For users navigating a competitive job market, Resume.io offers an advantage by saving time and generating professional-quality resumes that reflect real hiring expectations. As AI becomes a larger part of job applications, tools like Resume.io’s AI Resume Builder help bridge the gap between user input and employer needs.

    For the full article, visit SoftwareExperts.org.

    About Resume.io

    Resume.io is an online platform built to help users create high-quality resumes, cover letters, and job application materials through guided design and AI-assisted writing tools. With a mission to simplify and improve the resume-building process, Resume.io offers a suite of features tailored to job seekers at every career stage.

    Its AI Resume Builder is the core of the platform, delivering job-specific content suggestions, grammar improvements, and real-time feedback based on current hiring standards and labor market trends. By combining intelligent automation with user customization, Resume.io makes it easier for applicants to produce effective resumes quickly, without needing advanced design or writing skills.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Joint Summary of the Working Visit by H

    Source: ASEAN

    At the invitation of the Government of New Zealand, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, paid a working visit to Wellington and Auckland, from 11 to 14 May 2025.
     
    During the visit, the Secretary-General engaged with a broad range of New Zealand Government representatives across the four themes of the ASEAN–New Zealand relationship, namely Peace, Prosperity, People and Planet, including the Right Honourable Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the Right Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, the Hon Minister of Defence Judith Collins KC, the Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education, the Hon Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr. Shane Reti, and the Hon Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts.
     
    The Secretary-General also engaged with other Government Officials, the business community, including the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council, student representatives, academia, think tanks and the media.
     
    Across these engagements, both sides discussed the significance of the enduring partnership between ASEAN and New Zealand over the past five decades. Both sides emphasised the importance of upholding and strengthening ASEAN Centrality in the Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional architecture, of strengthening the East Asia Summit as the premier Leaders-led strategic forum in the region, and the importance of practical cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
     
    The working visit underscored the significance of 2025 as an important milestone in the ASEAN–New Zealand relationship, marking 50 years of dialogue relations. Both sides look forward to the ASEAN–New Zealand Commemorative Leaders’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur, in October 2025, and welcome progress towards establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year, that is substantive, meaningful, and mutually beneficial.
     
    Finally, both sides welcomed the complete implementation of the current ASEAN–New Zealand Plan of Action and looked forward to developing a new 2026–2030 Plan of Action that contributes to the peace, stability and prosperity of our region

    The post Joint Summary of the Working Visit by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, to New Zealand appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Joint Summary of the Working Visit by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, to New Zealand

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    At the invitation of the Government of New Zealand, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, paid a working visit to Wellington and Auckland, from 11 to 14 May 2025.
     
    During the visit, the Secretary-General engaged with a broad range of New Zealand Government representatives across the four themes of the ASEAN–New Zealand relationship, namely Peace, Prosperity, People and Planet, including the Right Honourable Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the Right Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters, the Hon Minister of Defence Judith Collins KC, the Hon Erica Stanford Minister of Education, the Hon Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr. Shane Reti, and the Hon Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts.
     
    The Secretary-General also engaged with other Government Officials, the business community, including the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council, student representatives, academia, think tanks and the media.
     
    Across these engagements, both sides discussed the significance of the enduring partnership between ASEAN and New Zealand over the past five decades. Both sides emphasised the importance of upholding and strengthening ASEAN Centrality in the Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional architecture, of strengthening the East Asia Summit as the premier Leaders-led strategic forum in the region, and the importance of practical cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
     
    The working visit underscored the significance of 2025 as an important milestone in the ASEAN–New Zealand relationship, marking 50 years of dialogue relations. Both sides look forward to the ASEAN–New Zealand Commemorative Leaders’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur, in October 2025, and welcome progress towards establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership this year, that is substantive, meaningful, and mutually beneficial.
     
    Finally, both sides welcomed the complete implementation of the current ASEAN–New Zealand Plan of Action and looked forward to developing a new 2026–2030 Plan of Action that contributes to the peace, stability and prosperity of our region

    The post Joint Summary of the Working Visit by H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, to New Zealand appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Governing Council Press Conference – 5 June 2025

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    ECB President Christine Lagarde explains the Governing Council’s monetary policy decisions and will answer questions from journalists at the Governing Council press conference to be held on 5 June 2025 at 14:45 CET in Frankfurt am Main.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM7fMw29fYY

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 14 May 2025

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/Ob_XjbiiWe0

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUmMbYK0Zj4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 14 May 2025

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob_XjbiiWe0

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  • MIL-OSI Video: President Trump Gaggles with the Press on Air Force One, May 14, 2025

    Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

    Air Force One

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sto-WDuPaU

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two teenagers convicted of stabbing man to death in Lewisham

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Two teenagers have been convicted of savagely stabbing a young man to death as he ran for his life following a dispute between feuding families.

    Ryan Wedderburn, 18 (29.05.06) of Windlass Place, Lewisham, and Kirk Harris, 19 (29.03.06) of Upper Brockley Road, Lewisham, were convicted on Tuesday, 13 May of the murder of 21-year-old Robert Robinson following a trial at the Old Bailey.

    They will all be sentenced at the same court on Thursday, 15 May.

    Detective Inspector Neil Tovey from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who led the investigation, said: “I am pleased that we have today secured justice for the family and friends of Robert. He was stabbed to death in a brutal attack in a residential road when numerous families would have been home. Robert was a young man who had his whole life ahead of him, it was instead taken away by Wedderburn and Harris in a senseless attack. Robert tried to run for his life, but was chased down and viciously attacked.

    “This was a cowardly attack on Robert, who was outnumbered and unarmed. His family listened to the details of the attack and watched the CCTV of Robert’s last moments. They also heard the evidence from Wedderburn and Harris where they attempted to justify their actions. I am pleased that the jury agreed with the evidence we presented to the court to prove their guilt. I would like to pay tribute to the dignity that Robert’s family and friends have shown throughout the trial.”

    Police were called at about 22:35hrs on Thursday, 6 June 2024 to reports of a stabbing in Carteret Way, SE8. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended but despite their best efforts the victim, later identified as Robert, sadly died at the scene.

    He had suffered 12 serious stab wounds, including injuries indicating he tried to defend himself from the attackers.

    The court heard that on 6 June 2024, Robert had been with some friends who lived near Wedderburn. Those friends and the Wedderburn family had been close friends until October 2022 when they had a falling out. Tensions had been brewing since that time, with it coming to a head on 6 June 2024.

    Earlier that day, one of Robert’s friends allegedly had his bike stolen by a man who was known to be friends with Wedderburn.

    The victim wanted to get his bike back, so the friends, Robert and a group went to Wedderburn’s house hoping they would find the bike and the person who stole it. There was no answer, so the group eventually left the address. Some of the group then allegedly damaged two cars belonging to the Wedderburn family.

    Shortly afterwards, Wedderburn and Harris left the property in Windlass Place armed with knives and walked to nearby Carteret Way, SE8.

    When the defendants arrived at the property in Carteret Way, one of the friends, their mother and Robert spotted them approaching with the knives and ran away. The friend’s mother was on the phone to 999 at the time, reporting the earlier theft of the bike and her son being threatened. Robert was chased and overpowered by Wedderburn and Harris who carried out a savage attack on him.

    Wedderburn and Harris then fled on foot and got into a waiting pre-arranged taxi, which was booked by a friend who was acquitted by the jury of perverting the course of justice.

    Officers quickly arrived and Wedderburn was named by witnesses as being one of those involved. A 44-year-old man was arrested near the scene shortly afterwards on suspicion of murder. He was acquitted by the jury.

    Knowing they were wanted, Harris and Wedderburn handed themselves into the police on 17 June and 19 June 2024 respectively.

    Detectives tirelessly scoured CCTV from the area, which clearly showed not only the attack but the defendants being at the scene. The defendants were tracked from the scene and CCTV footage showed they had discarded clothing and weapons. This led to searches of the Thames which recovered clothing worn during the attack and some of the murder weapons.

    The defendants admitted their presence and all gave evidence in their defence attempting to justify their actions on the day. Both Wedderburn and Harris admitted to stabbing Robert with Wedderburn claiming self-defence and Harris claiming he did not intend to cause serious harm.

    However, CCTV captured Wedderburn and Harris arming themselves with knives and running along the corridor of the building before turning back and arranging for a cab to be booked, in which they later fled the scene.

    This evidence led to the defendants being charged and convicted as above.

    + An 18-year-old man is due to stand trial in January 2026 charged with Robert’s murder. A 23-year-old man is due to stand trial in October 2026, charged with perverting the course of justice.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City council’s cabinet to consider changes to waste and recycling collections Proposals to introduce weekly food waste collections along with a revamp of the way that Lancaster City Council collects waste and recycling are set to be considered by councillors.

    Source: City of Lancaster

    Proposals to introduce weekly food waste collections along with a revamp of the way that Lancaster City Council collects waste and recycling are set to be considered by councillors.

    New wheelie bins

    To comply with the Government’s ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme – which aims to create consistency in the way recycling is collected – councils across England must begin collecting food waste by March 31 2026.

    On Tuesday May 20 the city council’s cabinet will meet to decide the best way for the collections to be introduced in the Lancaster district. One of the main proposals is to switch from the current recycling boxes to new 240-litre wheelie bins.

    These larger bins would make it easier for households to store recyclables like glass, plastic, tins, cardboard and paper while reducing mess on the streets. If the proposals get the green light, recycling collections would move to every three weeks instead of every two, as there will be more space in each bin.

    The same three-week cycle is also being proposed for grey bins, as people throw away less once they start recycling food waste weekly.

    Councillor Paul Hart, cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, said: “Bringing in food waste collections is part of a national plan to simplify how waste and recycling is collected, but it also gives us a chance to take a fresh look at how we do things.

    “If people are putting their food waste out for collection each week, their grey bins won’t fill up so quickly. And bigger recycling bins — something lots of residents have asked for – should make things easier and tidier.

    “I know these are big changes, but other councils that have already made the switch are seeing less waste going into grey bins and more being recycled. That’s what we’re aiming for too.”

    The council has received around £1.46million in funding from the government to support the roll-out of food waste collections and this will be used to purchase new vehicles and food waste caddies for households.

    Each household will receive a free caddy to keep in their kitchen for food waste, which can be emptied it into a new outside food waste bin, also provided by the council, once full.

    • More information on the proposed changes and FAQs are available on the council’s website at www.Lancaster.gov.uk/food-waste.

    The agenda for the cabinet meeting can be found here: https://committeeadmin.lancaster.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=297&MId=8606

    Last updated: 14 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait

    Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to The State of Kuwait.

    Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to The State of Kuwait in succession to Ms Belinda Lewis who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Mr Rasheed will take up his appointment during September 2025.

    Curriculum Vitae

    Full Name: Qudsi Rasheed

    Year Role
    2021 to 2024 Cairo, Deputy Head of Mission
    2020 to 2021    Full Time Language Training (Arabic), FCDO four months as Deputy Director Covid Task Force
    2018 to 2020   FCO later FCDO, Deputy Director Multilateral Policy and Head of Sanctions Unit
    2017 to 2018  Beirut, Head of UK Syria Office
    2014 to 2017 UKRep Brussels, External Relations (Relex) Counsellor
    2011 to 2014   FCO, Legal Adviser, Legal Directorate
    2011 Joined FCO
    2008 to 2011  Barrister (called to the Bar of England and Wales)
    2007 to 2009   UCL and King’s College London, Visiting Lecturer

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Angola trade mission strengthens economic ties

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    UK-Angola trade mission strengthens economic ties

    British businesses explore Angola’s crucial sectors, forging partnerships for continued sustainable growth.

    His Majesty’s Ambassador Bharat Joshi welcomed UK Trade Envoy Calvin Bailey MBE MP and a delegation of over 20 UK businesses eager to explore investment opportunities in Angola’s rapidly expanding infrastructure, agriculture and financial services sectors.

    Together they have successfully launched their first trade and investment mission to Angola on 6 to 7 May 2025. This reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to fostering international partnerships that drive sustainable economic growth.

    HM Trade Envoy to Angola, Calvin Bailey MBE MP, Angolan Minister for Planning, Vitor Hugo Guilherme, HM Ambassador to Angola, Bharat Joshi, Angolan Deputy Minister for Industry, Carlos Carvalho and Director for Europe at the Angolan MFA, Ambassador Maria Cuandina de Carvalho

    During the mission, delegates engaged in strategic site visits to landmark projects, such as: the New Luanda International Airport and the Special Economic Zone (ZEE). These visits complemented a high-profile business forum in Luanda. British and Angolan leaders, including H.E. Minister of Planning Victor Hugo Guilherme, H.E. Deputy Minister for Industry Carlos Rodrigues and H.E. Deputy Minister for Public Investment Ivan dos Santos, discussed collaboration opportunities to deliver mutual economic benefits.

    His Majesty’s Ambassador Bharat Joshi highlighted the importance of the mission, stating:

    I am proud to welcome the first Trade Mission of my tenure, led by UK Trade Envoy Calvin Bailey MBE MP.

    UK companies have a fantastic record of creating local wealth and jobs, investing in local skills and markets and supporting development programmes that make a real difference in communities.

    The size of the delegation reflects our excitement about the opportunities in Angola to build sustainable, long-term partnerships that deliver for both our countries.

    Trade and investment remain central to the UK government’s international strategy, unlocking opportunities, generating high-quality jobs and improving livelihoods in both nations.

    UK Trade Envoy Calvin Bailey reinforced this vision, stating:

    Angola is a land of opportunity. This trade mission demonstrates the UK government’s commitment to forging stronger economic partnerships with Angola.

    With £2.5 billion in bilateral trade already flowing between our nations, we’re connecting British expertise with one of Africa’s most dynamic economies through engagements at transformative projects like the Luanda Special Economic Zone and the New Luanda International Airport, creating meaningful opportunities that deliver prosperity for both our nations.

    The mission has already delivered tangible results, with investment discussions underway and promising business relationships established. These efforts mark more than commercial transactions – they signify a deepening of the UK-Angola economic partnership, paving the way for long-term prosperity.

    Delegates visit to the New Dr. António Agostinho Neto in Luanda

    As the UK continues to strengthen its global trade relationships, this mission represents a significant milestone in fostering sustainable growth and opportunities that will benefit businesses and communities across both nations.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Serious concerns over use of £22 million triggers investigation by charity regulator

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Serious concerns over use of £22 million triggers investigation by charity regulator

    The Charity Commission has launched a statutory class inquiry into several charities and issued orders to temporarily restrict the issuing of cheques.

    The charity regulator for England and Wales has launched a statutory class inquiry into a group of charities where there is evidence that they are issuing or have issued cheques, which are then exchanged for cash.

    Following an unannounced visit by HMRC to a company in Hackney, 105 charities were found to have cashed cheques with it to a value of £22 million between December 2021 and March 2023.

    The 10 charities initially under inquiry are: Inspirations (1109974), Beis Aharon Charitable Trust Limited (1010420), Mifal Hachesed Vehatzedokoh (1139320), Friend of Beis Soroh Schneirer (1153647), One Heart – Lev Echod (1167227), Yad Vochessed Association Limited (1112797), Friends of Beis Chinuch Lebonos Trust (1153187), Chasdei Dov Trust (1181900), Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Belz Macnivka (1126075), The Rehabilitation Trust (288622).

    These 10 charities have been prioritised following an assessment of a range of factors, including the number of cheques issued, and total value of cheques cashed. The Commission expects to extend the number of charities under investigation over time.

    Using powers available to the Commission during an inquiry, the regulator will determine the facts around how these charities have transferred funds. It will also investigate how trustees had oversight of what happened to funds exchanged for the cheques, and if this cash has been used properly to support what the charities were set up to do. The Commission will seek to establish how trustees determined that these financial transactions were in their charity’s best interests.

    The regulator has issued an immediate order to temporarily stop any of the charities under inquiry from issuing cheques without its prior consent.

    The scope of the inquiry may also be extended if additional regulatory issues emerge during the Commission’s investigation.

    Notes to editors:

    1. The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive. This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment where charities further build public trust and ultimately fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society. Find out more: About us – The Charity Commission – GOV.UK
    2. A statutory inquiry is a legal power enabling the Commission to formally investigate matters of regulatory concern within a charity, or class of charities and to use protective powers for the benefit of the charity and its beneficiaries, assets, or reputation. An inquiry will investigate and establish the facts of the case so that the Commission can determine the extent of any misconduct and/or mismanagement; the extent of the risk to the charity, its work, property, beneficiaries, employees or volunteers; and decide what action is needed to resolve the concerns.
    3. Under section 76(3)(f) of the Charities Act 2011, the regulator has issued a restricted transactions order which will prohibit the issuing of cheques without the Commission’s written consent.
    4. The Commission’s guidance on internal financial controls can be found via this link: Internal financial controls for charities: protect your charity from fraud and loss (CC8)  – GOV.UK. It makes clear that pre-signed blank cheques should be prohibited under charities’ financial control policies.

    Press office

    Email pressenquiries@charitycommission.gov.uk

    Out of hours press office contact number: 07785 748787

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Protection Fund Maintains Strength with $561 Million Average Value in April 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, reports that its Protection Fund held an average value of $561 million throughout April 2025, highlighting the exchange’s ongoing efforts to maintain strong security for its user base. The Protection Fund hit a high of $617M and a low of $496M for the month of April but maintained a strong average overall. The fund remains a key layer of protection against market instability, offering reassurance to users during a period of macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment in crypto markets.

    The fund fluctuated in tandem with broader digital asset movements in April, as Bitcoin traded within a moderate range and altcoins showed mixed performance. Despite a challenging market, the Protection Fund sustained strong fundamentals, showcasing its stability and the resilience of Bitget’s risk mitigation framework.

    “Our Protection Fund continues to reflect the strength of Bitget’s long-term security strategy,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “As conditions in the crypto market evolve, the fund’s performance shows our priority in safeguarding user assets and building a reliable ecosystem that can weather both volatility and growth.”

    Launched in 2022 with an initial allocation of $300 million, the Protection Fund has more than doubled in size, bolstered by Bitget’s steady platform growth and smart financial management. Bitget’s security framework is built on a comprehensive, multi-layered approach that goes well beyond its $516M Protection Fund and 191% Proof of Reserves. With monthly Merkle Tree audits verifying full asset backing and ISO 27001:2022 certification reinforcing best-in-class protocols, the platform integrates SSL encryption and an advanced risk control system that actively monitors suspicious activity. This combination of rigorous standards and real-time protection has kept Bitget breach-free since 2018 and contributed to its AAA security rating and helped reinforce user confidence to set a benchmark for transparency across the industry.

    For more information and monthly updates on the Protection Fund, visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d71d7905-324d-44e1-be39-0046857f39ac

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d3a3c692-7be0-41a9-9b0d-edd9ebc3511b

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  • MIL-OSI: WithSecure has resolved on a directed share issue

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WithSecure Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 14 May 2025, at 13:00 EEST

    WithSecure has resolved on a directed share issue

    WithSecure’s Annual General Meeting, held on 18 March 2025, resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on the issuance of a maximum of 17,609,870 shares. The authorisation entitles the Board of Directors to resolve on the terms related to the share issue. A maximum of 2,000,000 shares may be used as part of share-based incentive schemes. The authorisation is valid until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting, in any case no later than until 30 June 2026.

    Based on this authorisation, the Board of Directors has resolved on a share issue without consideration as follows:

    1. The number of shares to be issued is 180,445 shares at the most. The shares to be issued are treasury shares.
    2. The shares will be issued to the Board of Directors as part of their compensation (128,221 shares), as well as the recipients of the Restricted Share Plan 2022-2024 reward shares (52,224 shares).
    3. There is a particularly weighty financial reason for deviating from the shareholders’ pre-emptive right as referred to in Chapter 9, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Finnish Companies Act given that the shares will be issued as part of the Company’s Board of Directors’ remuneration and share-based incentive schemes.

    Changes in own shares will be separately communicated after delivery of the shares.

    Contact information:
    Laura Viita
    VP, Controlling, investor relations and sustainability
    WithSecure Corporation
    +358 50 487 1044
    investor-relations@withsecure.com

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