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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Invest Hong Kong promotes Hong Kong’s business advantages in Beijing and Tianjin (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Invest Hong Kong promotes Hong Kong’s business advantages in Beijing and Tianjin
         During her visit, Ms Lee met with numerous companies to understand their overseas strategies, while promoting Hong Kong business opportunities. She highlighted Hong Kong’s unique role as a “super connector” between the Mainland and global markets under the “one country, two systems” framework. She will also follow up with Beijing-based companies that recently joined the Business Delegation led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to the Middle East.
        
         In Beijing and Tianjin, InvestHK held thematic discussions with organisations such as the China Alcoholic Drinks Association to showcase the immense opportunities for liquor businesses following Hong Kong’s reduction in liquor duty. InvestHK also co-organised a series of promotional activities with industry associations, including policy exchange sessions and seminars on global expansion for F&B enterprises.
     
         InvestHK yesterday (May 28) hosted a thematic roundtable event in Beijing with F&B industry representatives to exchange views on overseas expansion and Hong Kong’s investment policies. Ms Lee explained that Hong Kong serves as a vital bridge between the Mainland and international markets, offering unparalleled business advantages for Mainland enterprises to expand overseas.
     
         “As a world-renowned culinary capital, Hong Kong is an ideal testing ground for F&B brands aiming to internationalise,” said Ms Lee. “The city’s diverse consumer base enables brands to validate product acceptance across cultures. With a robust influx of international visitors, brands can also benefit from strong word-of-mouth marketing. Hong Kong’s mature F&B ecosystem provides an ideal platform for innovation, while local talent with international prospective and global experience offers a solid foundation for international expansion,” she said.
     
         The Head of Tourism and Hospitality at InvestHK, Ms Sindy Wong, gave a detailed overview of Hong Kong’s F&B market advantages and how the city can support Mainland enterprises in scaling their overseas presence. The Associate Director of the Office of the HKSAR Government in Beijing (Beijing Office) , Ms Eunice Chan, delivered  welcome remarks at the event.
     
         InvestHK today (May 29) visited Tianjin to engage with major local wine companies to promote Hong Kong’s latest policies on the alcohol industry. A seminar entitled Leveraging Hong Kong’s Advantages to Support Tianjin F&B Enterprises Going Global was held, co-organised by Hong Kong Bauhinia College and the Tianjin General Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Tianjin Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of Tianjin Municipal People’s Government, and the Tianjin Federation of Industry and Commerce.
     
         In her welcome remarks, Ms Lee said, “Tianjin and Hong Kong have long enjoyed close economic and trade ties. Hong Kong is Tianjin’s largest source of foreign investment and a vital platform for local enterprises to go global. With its unique advantages of having the staunch support of the country while maintaining unparalleled connectivity with the world, Hong Kong’s thriving culinary economy presents opportunities for Mainland brands to grow their brand influence. Tianjin enterprises can leverage Hong Kong’s open and internationalised environment to accelerate their global expansion. “She highlighted Hong Kong’s role as a vital international gateway, capable of helping Tianjin culinary brands set sail for overseas markets and expand their global presence.
     
         Ms Wong shared an in-depth analysis of Hong Kong’s market environment, along with practical case studies, and the HKSAR Government’s latest policies to attract businesses, encouraging them to utilise the Hong Kong platform for outbound investment.
     
         The Chairman of the Tianjin General Chamber of Commerce, Ms Han Xiuyun, delivered welcome remarks, pledging to deepen economic, trade, and investment co-operation, particularly in the catering sector, between Tianjin and Hong Kong, enabling enterprises from both places to capitalise on their respective strengths for mutual development.
     
         During the professional services sharing session, Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Beijing Yingke (Hangzhou) Law Firm and Director of Yingke Global Catering Enterprise (outbound investment) Service Center, Mr Chen Shaojun, and the Chief Immigration Officer of the Beijing Office, Mr Xarier Wong, delivered keynote speeches on Hong Kong’s professional services and talent schemes to attendees. Vice President of Xiabu Xiabu Group, Ms Zhang Yanmei, shared experiences on the company’s business set-up and growth in Hong Kong, encouraging catering businesses to stronglyconsider Hong Kong’s platform for brand internationalisation.
     
         The seminar also featured a Q&A session for enterprises interested in setting up in Hong Kong. Hong Kong representatives addressed their queries in detail. The event attracted more than 80 representatives from Tianjin businesses, institutions, and media.
     
         For photos of the seminar, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720326484438Issued at HKT 18:42

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Russell County

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Russell County

    Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Russell County

    FRANKFORT, Ky

    – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Russell County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025

    The new Disaster Recovery Center in Russell County is located at: Russell County Courthouse, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY 42629 Working hours are 9 a

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    Central Time, Sunday

    Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations

     You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance

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    Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you

    FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the May tornadoes to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible

    You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance

    No appointment is needed

     To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema

    gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362

    You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance

     There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance

    gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362

    If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service

    When you apply, you will need to provide:A current phone number where you can be contacted

    Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying

    Your Social Security Number

    A general list of damage and losses

    Banking information if you choose direct deposit

    If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

    For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www

    fema

    gov/disaster/4875

    Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x

    com/femaregion4

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trigg County

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2

    strong>FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trigg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Trigg County is located at:
     
    Trigg County Emergency Operations Center, 39 Jefferson St, Cadiz, KY 42211
    Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m. Central Time, Sunday.
    Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.
    FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the May tornadoes to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 23.
    You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 
    You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
    When you apply, you will need to provide:

    A current phone number where you can be contacted.
    Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
    Your Social Security Number.
    A general list of damage and losses.
    Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
    If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

    For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4875. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cosmic Dawn Screening

    Source: NASA

    Join NASA for a free screening of Cosmic Dawn, the incredible true story of the James Webb Space Telescope–humanity’s mission to unveil the early universe, against all odds.
    Cosmic Dawn is the incredible true story of the James Webb Space Telescope – humanity’s largest and most powerful space telescope – on a mission to unveil the early universe, against all odds.
    The 90-minute documentary brings viewers on an unprecedented journey through Webb’s delicate assembly, rigorous testing, and triumphant launch, showcasing the sheer complexity and breathtaking risks involved in creating a telescope capable of peering billions of years into the past. Follow the telescope from an idea developed at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center all the way to the launchpad in French Guiana, with never-before-seen footage captured by the Webb film crew offering intimate access to the challenges and triumphs along the way.
    Wednesday, June 11th  2025 | 7:00 PM EDT, doors open at 6:00 PM EDT
    The Greenbelt Theater | 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770
    Space is limited, so please RSVP HERE by June 9th to reserve your free tickets.
    We look forward to sharing how NASA achieves the remarkable. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: 6th Annual IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council’s Chillin’ and Grillin’ GDA Fundraiser

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    The IAM Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council is proud to announce that its 6th Annual Virtual BBQ Competition—Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines is being held Saturday, Aug. 16.

    Watch the preview video here. 

    The fundraiser’s goal is to raise money for the IAM’s favorite charity, GDA | TLC, which transforms lives through partnerships with service dogs for countless veterans, people who are blind/visually impaired, families affected by autism, and facilities in need that depend on GDA’s services every day.

    To continue to be successful, GDA | TLC depends on the talents, goals, and generosity of dedicated volunteers and donors like IAM members across North America.

    Prizes will be awarded for Chicken Champion, Rib Champion, Cooks Choice Champion, the coveted Prime Entry Grand Champion, and a new category added this year: “best of each territory.”

    This is the 6th annual fundraiser benefiting Guide Dogs of America and its partner, Tender Loving Canines. IAM members can showcase their BBQ skills while raising money for the organization.

    For more information, click here. 

    The post 6th Annual IAM Wood, Pulp and Paper Council’s Chillin’ and Grillin’ GDA Fundraiser appeared first on IAM Union.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Silicon Cyprus

    Source: European Investment Bank

    Ioannis Kasinopoulos and his friend Yiannis Zambas set up Electryone AI in 2023 with a “strong belief and no outside financing.” The belief was in their software, which uses artificial intelligence to make batteries that store renewable energy more efficient and profitable. They also believed in the importance of the transition to a clean, green economy. Without external funding, however, belief could only get them so far.

    The two young Cypriots, who had previously been at Meta, McKinsey and Palantir, worked hard to find pre-seed financing and some angel investors from their bases in London and Spain, including Genesis Ventures, a Greek venture capital firm backed by the European Investment Fund. Then they got an unexpected surprise—venture capital financing from their home island, where support for startups has been limited. 33East Venture Capital, a Nicosia-based venture capital fund supported by the Cyprus Equity Fund, started making investments from its €26 million fund this year, and it backed Electryone AI with €400 000 in January.

    “We were very happy to have people from Cyprus being part of this,” says Kasinopoulos, who was born in Nicosia. “We had tried to raise money in Cyprus, but we didn’t really get anywhere. There are companies in the energy space, but they didn’t understand software or venture capital. They wouldn’t take that much risk.”

    For technology and innovation startups in Cyprus, 33East’s new fund could be a gamechanger, reversing a brain drain that has seen talented Cypriots leave, largely for London. Though the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ranks Cyprus seventh in the European Union for early stage entrepreneurial activity, venture capital investment in Cyprus is scarce, according to a report by the University of Cyprus’s Centre for Entrepreneurship.

    “There has been no formal path for startups to follow, so either companies died or left Cyprus to seek financing,” says Yiannis Eftychiou, one of two 33East cofounders. “There has been a drain of quality talent from Cyprus. But we see a lot of opportunity in Cyprus.”

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – The European Investment Bank – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) furthers the objectives of the European Union by providing long-term project funding, guarantees and advice. It supports projects both within and outside the EU. Its shareholders are the Member States of the EU. The EIB is the majority shareholder in the European Investment Fund (EIF), and the two organisations together make up the EIB Group.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Economic governance – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The term ‘economic governance’ refers to the system of institutions and procedures established to achieve the EU’s economic objectives, namely to promote economic and social progress for the EU and its citizens. The previous system of economic and fiscal coordination was shown to be inadequate in the face of the financial, fiscal and economic crises that began in 2008. Improvements to the EU’s economic governance include stronger coordination and surveillance of both fiscal and macroeconomic policies and the establishment of a framework for the management of financial crises.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Indirect taxation – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Indirect taxes include value added tax (VAT) and excise duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy. The common VAT system is generally applicable to goods and services that are bought and sold for use or consumption in the EU. Excise duties are levied on the sale or use of specific products. EU legislative activities are aimed at coordinating and harmonising VAT law and harmonising duties on alcohol, tobacco and energy, with the aim of ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market. In accordance with EU legislation in the field of VAT and excise duties, Parliament’s role is limited to the consultation procedure.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Foreign policy: aims, instruments and achievements – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) was established in 1993 and has since been strengthened by subsequent treaties. Today, Parliament regularly contributes to the development of the CFSP, in particular by scrutinising the activities of its institutional actors and bodies: the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who also serves as Vice-President of the European Commission; the European External Action Service (EEAS); the EU Special Representatives (EUSRs) and the EU delegations. Parliament’s budgetary powers can also shape the scale and scope of the CFSP.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Trans-European Networks – guidelines – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The trans-European networks (TENs) in transport, energy and telecommunications are developed to connect the regions of the EU and to contribute to the growth of the internal market and employment. They strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion. The trans-European transport network (TEN-T) has evolved over time, including a fundamental reform in 2013 and a major revision proposed in 2021. The energy infrastructure (TEN-E) guidelines were adapted to the European Green Deal in 2022.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Economic, social and territorial cohesion – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    In order to promote its overall harmonious development, the European Union is strengthening its economic, social and territorial cohesion. In particular, the EU aims to reduce disparities between the levels of development of its various regions. Special attention is paid to rural areas, areas affected by industrial transition and regions that suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, such as the northernmost regions with very low population density, as well as island, cross-border and mountainous regions.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – The Western Balkans – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The European Union has developed a policy to support the gradual integration of the Western Balkan countries with the EU. On 1 July 2013, Croatia became the first of the seven countries to join, and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia have candidate country status. Accession negotiations and chapters have been opened with Albania, Montenegro and Serbia. Negotiations were opened with North Macedonia in July 2022 and with Bosnia and Herzegovina in March 2024. Kosovo submitted its application for EU membership in December 2022.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Maritime transport: Traffic and safety rules – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    EU directives and regulations have, over the years, greatly improved safety standards in sea transport. The improvements were brought about in particular by the three legislative packages adopted in the wake of the Erika and Prestige disasters.

    Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Humanitarian aid – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Humanitarian aid is an area of EU external action that responds to needs in the event of human-made or natural disasters. The Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations funds relief operations and coordinates Member States’ policies and activities. Parliament and the Council act as co-legislators in shaping the EU’s humanitarian aid policy and take part in the global debate on more effective humanitarian action.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Gulf countries, Iran, Iraq and Yemen – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The EU has cooperation agreements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (a regional organisation grouping Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) and with Yemen, and a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Iraq. The EU has no formal agreement with Iran and there is no EU Delegation in Tehran. EU-Iran relations are currently based on the preservation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, or Iran nuclear agreement), signed in Vienna in July 2015.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – The United Kingdom – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) has evolved significantly since Brexit. Following the 2024 UK general election, the new government called for a ‘reset’ in relations with the EU, launching a renewed agenda of structured political cooperation across shared priorities. The EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly plays a key role in fostering dialogue. A UK-EU summit is scheduled for May 2025 to further deepen cooperation and define concrete steps for the renewed agenda.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – Trade regimes applicable to developing countries – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The EU’s development policy stresses the importance of trade, and focuses on the countries most in need. The Generalised Scheme of Preferences gives some goods from developing countries preferential access to the EU market. Economic Partnership Agreements ensure preferential commercial treatment for African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, while the Everything But Arms scheme applies to least developed countries. These schemes are in line with World Trade Organization rules.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AMENDMENTS 001-001 – REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus – A10-0087/2025(001-001)

    Source: European Parliament

    AMENDMENTS 001-001
    REPORT
    on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus
    (COM(2025)0034 – C10-0006/2025 – 2025/0021(COD))
    Committee on International Trade
    Rapporteur: Inese Vaidere

    Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ADDENDUM on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus (COM(2025)0034 ; C10-0006/2025 ; 2025/0021(COD)) – A10-0087/2025(ERR01)

    Source: European Parliament

    ADDENDUM on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus (COM(2025)0034 ; C10-0006/2025 ; 2025/0021(COD))
    Committee on International Trade
    Inese Vaidere

    Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Amnesty International warns of devastating consequences as abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid cuts threaten human rights globally

    Source: Amnesty International –

    The Trump administration’s abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights at risk across the globe. In its research briefing Lives at Risk, released today, Amnesty International examines how the cuts have halted critical programs across the globe, many of which provided essential health care, food security, shelter, medical services, and humanitarian support for people in extremely vulnerable situations, including women, girls, survivors of sexual violence, and other marginalized groups, as well as  refugees and those seeking safety.

    The cuts have come in response to the executive order ‘Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid’ issued by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, as well as other executive orders that targeted specific groups and programs for cuts. In his testimony on May 21 and 22 in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided weak or incomplete answers about the grave human rights impact of the implementation of this order contrary to the evidence gathered by Amnesty and other organizations. He even erroneously asserted there have been no deaths associated with these cuts. Given the scale of the cuts, the number and extent of robust modeling predicting substantial mortality, and the fact that deaths have been documented already, the assertion that there has not been any death stemming from these cuts defies logic.

    “This abrupt decision and chaotic implementation by the Trump administration is reckless and profoundly damaging,” said Amanda Klasing, national director of government relations and advocacy with Amnesty International USA. “The decision to cut these programs so abruptly and in this untransparent manner violates international human rights law which the U.S. is bound by and undermines decades of U.S. leadership in global humanitarian and development efforts. While U.S. funding over the decades has had a complex relationship with human rights, the scale and suddenness of these current cuts have created a life-threatening vacuum that other governments and aid organizations are not realistically able to fill in the immediate term, violating the rights to life and health, and dignity for millions.”

    This abrupt decision and chaotic implementation by the Trump administration is reckless and profoundly damaging (…) the scale and suddenness of these current cuts have created a life-threatening vacuum that other governments and aid organizations are not realistically able to fill in the immediate term, violating the rights to life and health, and dignity for millions

    Amanda Klasing, National Director of Government Relations and Advocacy with Amnesty International USA

    Two areas in which the cuts have caused significant harm globally are the forced cutbacks to – or complete closing of – programs that ensured health care and treatment to marginalized people and those supporting migrants and people seeking safety in countries around the world.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Nigeria: Mounting death toll and looming humanitarian crisis amid unchecked attacks by armed groups

    Source: Amnesty International –

    • At least 10,217 people killed in two years since government took power
    • Over 6,896 killed in Benue, at least 2,630 killed in Plateau
    • 638 villages sacked by bandits in Zamfara state
    • Looming humanitarian crisis being ignored

    The Nigerian authorities’ shocking failure to protect lives and property from daily attacks by armed groups and bandits has cost thousands of lives and created a potential humanitarian crisis across many northern states, said Amnesty International.

    A new investigation shows that, in the two years since the current government has been in power, at least 10,217 people have been killed in attacks by gunmen in Benue, Edo, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau Sokoto and Zamfara state. Benue state accounts for the highest death toll of 6,896, followed by Plateau state, where 2,630 people were killed.

    “Today marks exactly two years since President Bola Tinubu assumed office with a promise to enhance security. Instead, things have only gotten worse, as the authorities continue to fail to protect the rights to life, physical integrity, liberty and the security of tens of thousands of people across the country,” said Isa Sanusi, Director Amnesty International Nigeria.

    “President Tinubu must fulfill his promises to Nigerians and urgently address the resurgence of the nation’s endemic security crisis. The recent escalation of attacks by Boko Haram and other armed groups shows that the security measures implemented by President Tinubu’s government are simply not working.”

    In the two years since President Bola Tinubu’s government assumed power, new armed groups have emerged including Lakurawa in Sokoto and Kebbi state, and Mamuda in Kwara state, while hundreds of villages have been sacked by gunmen in Benue, Borno, Katsina, Sokoto, Plateau and Zamfara.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Jan Pospisil, Associate Professor at the Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University

    The civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has had an impact on its neighbours. One of the most keenly affected countries is South Sudan, which became an independent state in 2011 and went on to endure its own civil war. This ended in 2018 with a tenuous peace agreement.

    The impact of the Sudanese war on South Sudan, however, isn’t a straightforward spillover catastrophe. The picture is more nuanced, and this is most clearly seen in South Sudan’s oil economy. Jan Pospisil, who has studied the dynamics in Sudan and South Sudan, explains.

    What is the current status of oil exports from South Sudan through Sudan?

    Landlocked South Sudan is reliant on its neighbour to the north to transport oil from its fields to the international market. Crude oil is transported via pipeline to Port Sudan on the Red Sea.

    However, recent drone strikes on Port Sudan carried out by the Rapid Support Forces targeted power plants that supply electricity to pumping stations along Sudan’s critical oil pipelines.

    Soon after, the Sudanese army formally notified South Sudan that it would have to halt exports. Following hectic negotiations, the South Sudanese government released a statement that the stoppage could be prevented.

    This back and forth has reopened the pressing question of the impact of Sudan’s war on South Sudan’s economy and, in particular, the role of crude oil.

    Assessments of the impact of Sudan’s war on South Sudan suggest the worst: oil revenues would account for 80% of South Sudan’s budget and 90% of its fiscal revenue.

    This informs the International Monetary Fund’s warnings of looming economic collapse in case of a breakdown of oil exports. The predominant view is that a shutdown of the oil pipeline through Sudan would lead to a collapse of dollar inflows to South Sudan, triggering a severe economic crisis.

    However, South Sudan’s 2024-25 budget suggests a high reliance on non-oil revenue.

    In fact, government oil revenues for 2024-25 are based on a volume of only around 16,000 barrels per day. This is the share of total production of about 130,000 barrels per day controlled by South Sudan. Attempts to increase production to pre-war levels of up to 400,000 barrels failed. The substantial drop in production is explained by a decline in the quality of South Sudan’s oil wells, especially in Paloch in the north-east’s Upper Nile State, and Unity State in the north-central region.

    South Sudan additionally lacks the operational capacity to extract the oil it has in the ground.

    The 2024-25 budget projects a hefty fiscal deficit. The revenues projected will cover only about half of total planned state spending. Oil and non-oil revenues – which mainly include tax income from international NGOs and businesses – each account for about half of the revenue that’s expected to come in.

    Oil income has to account for debt (capital and interest) repayments on loans, as well as pipeline transport fees paid to Sudan. This means that even the optimistically assessed net contributions of oil revenue would only pay for 16% of planned government spending. South Sudan remains with a hefty deficit.

    What are the challenges South Sudan is facing in growing oil revenues?

    First, Petronas, a Malaysian multinational oil and gas company, withdrew from South Sudan in August 2024 after three decades.

    It left behind substantial challenges, including an arbitration process worth more US$1 billion. This followed the government preventing Petronas from selling its shares to the British-Nigerian group Savannah Energy.

    As a short-term solution, South Sudan de facto nationalised Petronas’ shares. It did this by transferring the shares to the state’s oil and gas company, Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet). This was perhaps in the hope of increasing revenue in the short term.

    However, NilePet hasn’t been able to replace Petronas’ production logistics. This has resulted in huge challenges in restoring production to levels before the 2024 pipeline disruptions.

    A second factor is the sale of oil forward. The then finance minister said in 2022 that most of the oil production had been sold in advance until 2027. He later retracted the statement, saying instead that some oil advances were merely “spread up to 2027”. While this walk-back attempted to soften the political fallout, it reinforced wider uncertainty about how much control NilePet actually retains over the revenues formally under its authority.

    Given the limited relevance of oil revenues for the official South Sudanese budget, why the major concern about disruptions?

    There are three reasons.

    First, NilePet plays a structural role in South Sudan’s informal and often dubious hard currency circulation, which international observers would call large-scale corruption. NilePet’s accounts rarely appear in any official financial accounts and are often channelled off-budget. NilePet functions as a black box within the public finance system where real money flows can only rarely be traced. Recent intentions by the president to structurally reform the company might implicitly confirm this.

    Second, there are indirect oil revenues that are important to the country’s security apparatus. This includes protection rents which come from protecting South Sudanese oil fields. This revenue never hits the budget. It pays the National Security Service either directly as salaries, or is reinvested in the considerable conglomerate of companies owned by the security service to multiply profits. Losing this revenue could destabilise the country because the funds are used to pay the salaries of the best-trained and best-equipped security service in the country.

    Third, South Sudan’s ability to attract new loans depends on the repayment of existing ones. These repayments largely depend on oil production. As the 2024-24 budget shows, South Sudan desperately needs new loans to keep even core state functions operational. Yet, funding from multilateral agencies has dwindled to small-scale loans from the African Development Bank. The International Monetary Fund has currently ended all its funding programmes.

    This is not a result of the war in Sudan. It is due to persistent concerns over insufficient financial governance in South Sudan and the state’s performance. Negotiations with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for new loans appear to have stalled, not least because of a default in repayments to Qatar.

    These factors show that the flow of oil to Port Sudan is significant to the availability of hard currency in South Sudan’s economy. But this is in more indirect ways than the outdated claim of an 80% budgetary dependency would suggest.

    The war in Sudan has a significant yet multifaceted impact on South Sudan’s economic health. But Juba’s biggest challenges are internal.

    South Sudan’s economy over the last six years has been mainly dependent on international loans coming in – a flow which has now dried up, resulting in a severe economic crisis unprecedented in the young country’s history.

    – Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue
    – https://theconversation.com/is-sudans-war-the-reason-for-south-sudans-economic-crisis-whats-really-going-on-with-oil-revenue-257375

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: African Mining Week (AMW) Country Spotlights to Explore Africa’s Top Mining Markets

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 29, 2025/APO Group/ —

    The African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 conference – scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will host a series of country spotlights, providing a platform for the continent’s leading mineral markets to showcase upcoming project and investment opportunities. The sessions promote emerging and established mining destinations across the continent, inviting global investors to explore new frontiers across Africa.

    Angola

    An AMW country spotlight session on Angola will present actionable pathways for global financiers and operators to unlock greater value from the country’s mining sector. With vast reserves of diamonds, copper, gold and rare earths, Angola’s mining sector is poised for transformative growth. Ongoing reforms and streamlined licensing processes are making the country increasingly attractive to investors and the AMW session will explore the impact regulatory reform has on the market.

    Botswana

    Botswana is globally recognized for its well-managed diamond sector, producing over 20% of the world’s rough diamonds by volume. Now, the country is charting a new course by leveraging its success in diamonds to expand into critical mineral production. AMW will serve as a platform for Botswana to present its mineral diversification strategy and explore partnerships aimed at sustainable sector expansion and value chain development.

    Democratic Republic of Congo

    An AMW session on the Democratic Republic of Congo will explore efforts to expand the downstream sector through investments in electric vehicle manufacturing. As one of the world’s biggest cobalt and copper producers, the country – with an estimated $24 trillion in untapped mineral wealth – strives to unlock greater value addition from the sector. AMW will provide a comprehensive look at investment-ready infrastructure, mineral beneficiation projects and ongoing policy reforms.

    Gabon

    As Gabon opens up its mining sector under a reformed Mining Code, investors will gain insights into the country’s strengthened regulatory environment. AMW will decode policy shifts and showcase opportunities in high-potential sectors such as manganese and potash. The session aims to equip international stakeholders with the tools and insights needed to successfully navigate Gabon’s evolving landscape.

    Ghana

    A country spotlight on Ghana will showcase opportunities across the gold value chain. The country represents Africa’s largest gold producer, with various programs – including the revitalization of existing mines and new drilling opportunities – being implemented to unlock new production opportunities.

    South Africa

    AMW 2025 will feature a country spotlight session on South Africa – the world’s top platinum group metals (PGMs) producer, accounting for over 80% of global output. With a Critical Minerals Strategy launching in 2025, world-class infrastructure, skilled labor and resource potential, South Africa is positioning itself as an attractive market for mineral investors. AMW will offer exclusive insights into the nation’s roadmap for resource-driven growth and sustainable industrialization.

    Zambia

    As Africa’s second-largest copper producer, Zambia strives to increase production to three million tons per annum by 2031. An AMW country spotlight will showcase strategies being implemented to achieve this goal, including project, financing and partnership prospects across the copper value chain.

    Zimbabwe

    AMW 2025 will share insight into Zimbabwe’s efforts to enhance local value addition across the mining sector. As Africa’s largest lithium producer and a top gold, copper and platinum market, the country is strengthening cooperation with global players to maximize output. The AMW session provides a unique opportunity to facilitate new partnerships and investments.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Goldfields Joins Mining in Motion as Bronze Sponsor

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    ACCRA, Ghana, May 29, 2025/APO Group/ —

    South African-based global mining firm Goldfields has confirmed its participation at the upcoming Mining in Motion Summit – Ghana’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for June 2 – 4, 2025 in Accra – as a bronze sponsor.

    As one of the world’s largest gold producers and a key player in Ghana’s mining landscape, Gold Fields’ involvement signals its deep commitment to the country’s mining sector. Under the theme Sustainable Mining & Local Growth – Leveraging Resources for Global Growth, the summit brings together leading mining firms like Gold Fields, government officials and international stakeholders to shape the future of gold mining in Ghana.

    As a bronze sponsor, Gold Fields will engage in high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking sessions, and project showcases – demonstrating its long-term vision and alignment with Ghana’s goal of using the mining sector as a driver of economic growth.

    In April 2025, Gold Fields received a 12-month renewal of its mining license for the Damang Mine, allowing the company to further invest in infill drilling aimed at extending the mine’s operational life and production capacity.

    Gold Fields also operates the Tarkwa Mine – Africa’s largest open-pit gold mine and a pillar of Ghana’s gold sector – which produces over 551,000 ounces of gold annually. As the company targets a global production range of 2 to 3 million ounces per annum over the next decade, Ghana remains a central hub in achieving that ambition.

    Mining in Motion 2025 provides an invaluable platform for Gold Fields to deepen its engagement with Ghanaian government officials, forge new strategic partnerships, and strengthen existing relationships within the mining ecosystem. The firm’s participation highlights its ongoing role in supporting Ghana’s sustainable development, economic resilience, and leadership in global gold production.

    Organized by the Ashanti Green Initiative – led by Oheneba Kwaku Duah, Prince of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom – in collaboration with Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, World Bank, and the World Gold Council, with the support of Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the summit offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders.

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  • RBI to continue liquidity operations in line with policy stance

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said it will continue to undertake liquidity management operations in line with its monetary policy stance, to ensure adequate liquidity in the banking system that supports the productive needs of the economy.

    In its annual report for 2024-25, the central bank emphasised the importance of maintaining financial stability while supporting growth, particularly in the backdrop of easing inflation and moderate economic expansion.

    With inflation easing below the target in February and March 2025, largely due to a sharp fall in food prices, the RBI said there is increased confidence in achieving a durable alignment with its medium-term inflation target of 4 per cent over a 12-month horizon.

    Reflecting this, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in April voted unanimously to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.0 per cent, and also shifted its policy stance from neutral to accommodative.

    “Inflation converged towards the target during 2024-25, supported by easing input costs, proactive supply-side measures by the government, and the continued transmission of earlier monetary policy actions,” the RBI noted.

    Headline inflation averaged 4.6 per cent in 2024-25, down from 5.4 per cent in the previous year. This was driven by a broad-based moderation in core inflation to 3.5 per cent and fuel deflation at 2.5 per cent, the report said.

    Liquidity conditions remained in surplus throughout the year. The RBI reported that the average daily net absorption under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) rose to Rs 1,605 crore in 2024-25, compared to Rs 485 crore in the previous year.

    To manage both short-term and structural liquidity, the central bank undertook a series of market operations. These included open market purchases, USD/INR buy-sell swaps, and longer-tenor variable rate repos (VRR). Additionally, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) was reduced by 50 basis points, in two tranches of 25 bps each, to inject durable liquidity into the system.

    The RBI said it would continue to use a mix of instruments to manage both frictional and durable liquidity, while ensuring orderly movement of money market interest rates. It added that the current inflation outlook, combined with moderate growth, provides space for the monetary policy to remain supportive of growth, while staying alert to global uncertainties.

    IANS

  • Indian delegation in Indonesia calls for global unity against terrorism, highlights India’s zero-tolerance stance

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha engaged with Indonesian scholars, researchers, and think tank representatives on Thursday, reaffirming India’s uncompromising stand against terrorism and calling for stronger regional cooperation to maintain peace and stability.

    The delegation is in Indonesia as part of a broader diplomatic outreach following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

    During the interactions, the delegation presented India’s “zero tolerance” policy on terrorism and urged the academic and policy community in Indonesia to support global efforts in identifying, isolating, and acting against terrorism and its enablers.

    Addressing the gathering, Jha praised the Indonesian government and President Prabowo Subianto for their swift condemnation of the Pahalgam attack and their expression of solidarity with the Indian people. He stressed that India will not tolerate any form of “nuclear blackmail” and warned that those sheltering terrorists cannot hide behind the so-called nuclear umbrella.

    “Any future terrorist incidents on Indian soil will be met with resolute and decisive military action,” he said. “India, along with other countries like Indonesia, has a zero tolerance for terrorism, and to implement this, India will not make any distinction hereafter between terrorists and countries that promote them.”

    Jha said the delegation held productive meetings with the Vice Chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation, the Chairperson of the India-Indonesia Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Secretary General of ASEAN, and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. He noted that Indonesian officials offered unequivocal support for India’s anti-terror stance.

    “We have been holding interactions and seeking support from Indonesia in locating terrorism, its backers, and financiers, sponsors at all crucial international forums and intergovernmental organisations. In the fight against terrorism, there is no neutral voice, every country needs to be together to fight terrorism,” Jha said.

    “Every stakeholder, including think tanks and academia, has to play its role to counter extremist narrative and combat terrorism in all its forms. Today, we seek support from the think tank community and academia community in Indonesia who influence and enable policymakers to draft strategies for the future,” he added.

    Speaking to IANS, Jha described the response from Indonesian counterparts as “very positive,” noting the country’s multicultural fabric and shared values with India.

    “Indonesia is a multicultural society with a Muslim majority, yet there is great respect here for India’s stance,” said Jha

    Other members of the delegation echoed Jha’s sentiments.

    BJP MP Brij Lal said, “The engagement in Indonesia has been encouraging. We met ASEAN ambassadors, local leaders, and think tanks — all reaffirmed their belief that India is a peace-loving nation. As the world’s fourth-largest economy, India is focused on becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047.”

    Congress MP Salman Khurshid acknowledged concerns about regional narratives influenced by Pakistan but was heartened by Indonesia’s clear understanding. Before coming here, we were informed that we should observe how active Pakistan has been in this region and what narratives have been shared. But I am very pleased to see that Indonesia’s outlook is very positive. Their experiences and situations closely resemble those of our country. We received a very positive response from here. The people of Indonesia are also concerned about terrorism and have faced it themselves. They fully understand our concerns and challenges,” he said.

    BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi described the visit as “very successful,” saying, “Everyone we interacted with — politicians, academics, and citizens — stood firmly against terrorism. There is a shared desire for peace and a strong recognition of India’s peaceful nature and resilience.”

    She added that similar sentiments were expressed in previous stops, including Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. “All countries we visited have opposed terrorism and stood with India in these testing times.”

    The all-party delegation also includes BJP MPs Hemang Joshi and Pradan Baruah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) MP John Barittas, and former Indian Ambassador to France, Mohan Kumar.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Bengal’s development crucial to building a Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underscored the pivotal role of West Bengal in India’s vision of becoming a developed nation, saying that the dream of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ cannot be realised without the progress of the state.

    Addressing a large public gathering in Alipurduar, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts.

    Highlighting Bengal’s strategic and cultural importance, PM Modi said, “The land of Alipurduar is connected not just by borders but by cultures. On one side lies Bhutan, and on the other, Assam. One side carries the heritage of Jalpaiguri, while the other reflects the pride of Cooch Behar. It is an honour to be among you in this prosperous region.”

    He emphasised that the Centre is accelerating innovation and development across West Bengal through a series of infrastructure projects. “As India advances towards becoming a Viksit Rashtra, Bengal’s partnership is both necessary and valuable. With this in mind, the central government is driving forward innovation, infrastructure, and development in the state,” he said.

    Inaugurating the CGD projects, PM Modi said, “The development of Bengal forms the foundation of India’s future, and today’s launch strengthens that foundation. The City Gas Distribution project will provide safe, reliable, and affordable gas pipelines to over 2.5 lakh homes, reducing dependence on LPG cylinders.”

    Describing the CGD initiative as a milestone in energy accessibility, he added, “This is not just a pipeline project—it exemplifies the government’s commitment to delivering schemes to the doorstep of the people. India has made unprecedented progress in the energy sector in recent years and is now moving towards a gas-based economy.”

    The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s achievements in expanding access to clean energy. “In 2014, there were fewer than 14 crore LPG connections across the country. Today, that number has crossed 31 crore. The dream of reaching every household with gas is being realised. We’ve also expanded the LPG distribution network, increasing the number of centres from under 14,000 in 2014 to over 25,000 today, making gas accessible even in remote villages,” he said.

    PM Modi also acknowledged Bengal’s historic contribution to India’s intellectual and scientific progress. “West Bengal has long been a centre of knowledge and science in Indian culture. A developed India cannot be imagined without the development of Bengal. Keeping this in focus, the central government has invested thousands of crores in the state over the last decade.”

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: North Antrim MP backs criticism of Policing Board on “Sean” allegations

    Source: Traditional Unionist Voice – Northern Ireland

    TUV leader Jim Allister said:

    “I welcome Jon Burrows’ forthright and necessary intervention regarding the Policing Board’s handling of the now-discredited allegations made by “Sean” against the PSNI’s Tactical Support Group.

    “Mr Burrows has spoken for many who have been left voiceless throughout this manufactured saga. The Policing Board, by way of contrast, has shown itself to be unfit for purpose.

    “The Board’s handling of this matter has been marked by inaction and a disturbing lack of curiosity. At a time when the reputations of serving officers were being publicly traduced, the body charged with holding the police to account simply looked the other way. The Justice Minister was no better. It is a matter of deep concern that it was left to former officers, not those in oversight roles, to defend their colleagues and expose the truth.

    “While “Sean” has now admitted to fabricating his claims, and while the Chief Constable has confirmed there was no sectarianism within the unit, the damage was done — and the silence from key voices on the Board was deafening. That was a dereliction of duty.

    “Only one elected representative – Alan Chambers – challenged the narrative we all now know to be false publicly on the Board. Others – particularly elected representatives from larger parties – must ask themselves why they remained silent while police officers were smeared.

    “The Policing Board must be held to account for its role in allowing a false narrative to gain traction, unchecked and unchallenged. Jon Burrows has provided a vital public service in demanding answers which should have been sought by the Board and indeed Minister Long.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From idea to prototype: Polytechnic University held a fair of student projects

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The first Student Project Fair “Idea in Action” was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The organizers were the Youth Trajectory Center “Polytech Tower” under the Youth Policy Department and the OPD competition team. The goal of the event was to provide students with a platform to present their projects to the university’s partners, establish new contacts and find opportunities for further development. In addition, participants from the FabLab Polytech association presented the infrastructure and equipment available for creating prototypes.

    The event attracted interest from both student engineering teams, who organized more than 20 stands with their prototypes, and partners. The exhibition was visited by such companies as: JSC Power Machines, OOO Glavstroy-SPB Specialized Developer, OOO ARMAN, JSCB FORA-BANK (JSC) in St. Petersburg, TRICOLOR, the Russian Union of Young Scientists, ROBBO, JSC NPF Dipol, OOO VK, GC SoftBalance, Gazprom ID, the State Hermitage Museum.

    The university’s partners were also able to select three best projects, among which were: the robot battle team “Omnivores” (IMMIT, Higher School of Automation and Robotics) and two projects from the Higher School of Project Activity and Industrial Innovations of IMMIT – an electronic cigarette sensor and the student project accelerator “Grant Lab”.

    In addition to the exhibition of engineering projects, a traditional competition of projects for the course “Fundamentals of Project Activities” was held.

    The competition was held based on the results of the spring semester of this year, which was completed by more than 4,000 second-year students of all areas of training at SPbPU. 50 projects reached the university-wide final in four nominations: scientific and technical (8), IT (18), organizational (10), creative (14). Four teams from Surgut State University, winners of a similar event at their university, participated outside the competition. At Surgut State University, the OPD course is taught by teachers trained at SPbPU.

    In the nomination “Scientific and technical projects” the winner was the project “Development of a series of decks for skateboards and longboards and a modular ramp”, headed by Maya Varennikova. The project under the supervision of Daniil Vyzhanov “Robotized production line fishertechnik indusrty 4.0 under the control of 1C: Enterprise 8.3.” took 2nd place, “Bionic hand prosthesis”, headed by Ekaterina Trosko – 3rd place.

    The strongest organizational project was “IPMET Board Games”, Anastasia Kurynkina. The second was the project led by Varvara Polyakova “Development of a turnkey service package for a segment of the target audience (optional)”, the third was “Podcast for applicants of SPbPU ISI”, led by Polina Khazova.

    In creative projects, the leaders ranked as follows: 1st place – “Development of a game with a banking theme”, leader Daria Yudina, 2nd place – “Development of a board game dedicated to the history of the university (TsifKaf)”, leader of the RP Alexander Perin, 3rd place – “Katastrofa Code”, leader Alexandra Ryfalskaya.

    Among IT projects, the best was recognized as “Mobile application “Safe House”, headed by Mark Zheleznyakov. Second place was taken by the project “Development of a computer simulator/game “By the lake”” headed by Anastasia Bagrova, 3rd place – “Neural network fuzzer”, headed by Daniil Morozov.

    The award ceremony for the teams was attended by Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Communication Technologies Maxim Pasholikov, Director of the Higher School of Project Activities and Innovations in Industry Sergey Redko, and Director of the Center for Youth Trajectories Andrey Dolgirev.

    Director of the Center for Youth Trajectories Andrey Aleksandrovich Dolgirev shared his impressions: It is great that our Polytechnic has so many wonderful students who, applying the knowledge they gained during their studies, have the desire and opportunity to create their own technical and social projects. This is also facilitated by the OPD course, as well as the space of opportunities with a fleet of machines and equipment, such as the Polytechnic Towers. If we add here the industrial partners of the university, such projects can be noticed by employers and investors. This is the main idea of the format of the “Idea in Action” fair. It allows combining educational activities and opportunities outside the educational programs, as well as giving students a chance for direct dialogue with companies.

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