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Category: Education

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian-Chinese Literary Salon “With a Book Through Time”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    On June 19, 2025, the Russian-Chinese literary salon “With a Book Through Time” was held at the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, organized by the RCC jointly with the English-language version of the Global Times newspaper.

    The event, held as part of the “China-Russia Year of Culture,” aimed to create a new platform for humanitarian exchange between the two countries through literary dialogue.

    At the opening of the salon, the Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the People’s Republic of China, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Natalia Stepkina, delivered a welcoming speech, emphasizing that the partnership between China and Russia is actively developing in all areas, and humanitarian cooperation is becoming increasingly large-scale.

    Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Global Times newspaper Bai Long noted in his welcoming speech that literary exchange between China and Russia is always a broad road, full of life and mutual aspirations. Today, more and more translations of Russian literature are being published in China, and the best modern Chinese works find their readers in Russia.

    Within the framework of the salon, the director of the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing Tatyana Urzhumtseva, the famous Chinese poet, former vice-chairman of the Union of Chinese Writers and chairman of the poetry committee Jidi Madzia, the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Capital Pedagogical University and foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Liu Wenfei and the director of the ANO Institute of Translation Evgeny Reznicenko spoke with reports on Russian-Chinese literary relations.

    The salon also included a round table, during which guests animatedly discussed issues of literary influence, modern methods of distribution, and spiritual connections.

    The literary salon ended with Anna Esparza’s exhibition “Russian Literature. History and Modernity.”

    The atmosphere in the hall was filled with the spirit of literature, and many participants noted that the interethnic literary dialogue not only demonstrated the rich cultural heritage of the two countries, but also opened up new horizons for humanitarian cooperation.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Oxford City Council publishes results from Annual Housing Complaint Performance & Service Improvement Report

    Source: City of Oxford

    Oxford City Council has published its annual Housing Complaint Performance & Service Improvement report. 

    The report was discussed at Cabinet this week. It covers all complaints about our function as a landlord to over 8,000 households, and any that would come under the jurisdiction of the Housing Ombudsman, handled from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 by the Council or ODS.   

    It does not include complaints about other Council services which would come under the scope of the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman. 

    Key findings  

    Stage 1 complaints for 2024/25 were down 26.7% but there were more Stage 2 and more Housing Ombudsman determinations. The majority of all complaints were responded to within timescales.  

    Detailed findings from the report are: 

    • The total number of Stage 1 complaints handled in 2024/25 (414), is lower than the previous year (565)
    • The total number of Stage 2 complaints during 2024/25 was higher (51) than the previous year (30)
    • ODS handled 188 (down from 431 in 23/24) and the Council handled 226 (up from 134) Stage 1 complaints
    • ODS handled 13 (up from 11 in 23/24) and the Council handled 38 (up from 19 in 23/24) Stage 2 complaints
    • For ODS, of the complaints responded to within 2024/25 at Stage 1 and 2, 100% were responded to within target
    • For complaints handled by the Council within that period, 48.6% of Stage 1and 83.8% at Stage 2 were responded to within target. This was due to vacancies within the Customer Care & Complaints team, staff absence in the team and in other service areas, and the increased volume of enquiries
    • Seven Housing Ombudsman determinations were received. Within those, there were six findings of service failure, three of maladministration, one of no maladministration, and two of reasonable redress.  

    Learnings and next steps 

    The Council aims to improve its complaints process in 2025/26 with a focus on resident involvement, transparency, and service improvement.  

    As part of a wider review of its Tenant Involvement Strategy, it will explore new ways to involve residents in shaping and monitoring the complaints process — including the formation of a quarterly resident panel to review data, spot trends, and ensure accountability. 

    The Council will also improve how it captures and uses complaints data, with upgraded IT systems. 

    IT improvements made in 2024/25 have already had an impact, particularly within ODS, where clearer processes, improved communication, and better identification of service requests have led to a reduction in complaints.  

    In 2025/26, a more stable staff team will support a new work programme focused on embedding learning and tackling root causes of issues raised through complaints. 

    Comment 

    “We know that when things go wrong, it can be frustrating and complaints are one of the most important ways we can learn, improve, and rebuild trust with our tenants. 

    “I’m pleased to see that fewer residents needed to complain overall, and that changes already made – especially at ODS – are having a real impact. 

    “But we also recognise there’s more to do. We’re committed to improving response times, involving tenants more directly in shaping services, and making sure we act on what complaints are telling us. Every complaint is a chance to get better, and we’re determined to make that happen.” 

    Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities 

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Higher School of Economics and the Government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug signed a strategic agreement at SPIEF-2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum – 2025, the Higher School of Economics and the Government of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug signed an agreement on strategic cooperation. The document was signed by the First Deputy Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug Irina Novoselova and the Director HSE University – Saint Petersburg Anna Tyshetskaya. The agreement is aimed at developing scientific research activities, improving the quality of education and training personnel in accordance with the priorities of the socio-economic development of the region.

    “The main focus of our agreement is to support school education in Yamal. Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and HSE are long-standing partners, but for the St. Petersburg campus, this is a new stage in building systemic interaction. Starting in September, 120 high school students in the region will be involved in additional education programs in IT and creative industries. In the new academic year, 60 teachers of the humanities and social sciences will take advanced training courses at the Higher School of Economics in St. Petersburg. We also plan to organize special shifts for high school students at our university. The success of any region begins with high-quality school education, with the environment where motivated young people are formed. And we are grateful to our partner for trusting us with the most valuable thing – their future,” said Anna Tyshetskaya, Director of the National Research University Higher School of Economics – St. Petersburg.

    The signing of the agreement was a continuation of the strategic cooperation between HSE and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. In 2024, HSE students were given the opportunity to complete internships in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug authorities as part of the GosVyshka project. In early 2025, the university’s experts took part in developing design solutions for the modernization of the Yamal College in Salekhard, and in the summer, HSE – St. Petersburg held an educational intensive course for 50 students from diplomatic classes in Yamal schools.

    “The Higher School of Economics and Yamal have been linked by years of friendship and effective partnership. We have jointly developed concepts for modern student campuses in Salekhard and Tarko-Sale, and prepared programs for the personnel project “YASHKR. Education”. The signing of the agreement will allow us to strengthen our work to improve the quality of general and vocational education in Yamal. The cooperation will be mutually beneficial. HSE students will be able to complete an internship in our district – they will receive practical skills that will open up career opportunities even before graduating from the university,” said Irina Novoselova, First Deputy Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

    The HSE University in Saint Petersburg will act as the coordinator of key educational projects. The university will implement specialized and educational programs for Yamal schoolchildren, teachers and managers. The Center for Pre-University Programs and Projects will participate in the project “Educational Certificate for High School Students” aimed at developing talented schoolchildren. In addition, the Saint Petersburg HSE will become a place for exchanging experience and providing methodological support to teaching and management personnel of Yamal.

    The signing of the agreement with the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug confirms the systematic approach of the HSE University to strengthening educational and scientific partnerships with the regions of Russia. Over the past three years, the university has begun implementing strategic projects in the Pskov, Novgorod, Murmansk, Lipetsk, Smolensk regions, the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania and other regions.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Be part of the solution to plastic pollution

    Source: South Australia Police

    This Plastic Free July, take the pledge to reduce your plastic waste and make a positive impact – small changes really do make all the difference!

    Throughout the month, the City is hosting a range of free workshops where you can learn what happens to your waste, discover simple ways to reduce it and find out how to live more sustainably in your everyday life.

    Let’s work together for cleaner streets, healthier oceans and thriving, beautiful communities.

    Event dates and times

    Ditch the gladwrap! Fabric food cover sewing workshop

    The Waste Education team are hosting a pop-up workshop where you can stop by and learn to create your own fabric food covers.

    10am to 11am, Tuesday 1 July at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre. Register here.

    3.30pm to 4.30pm, Tuesday 1 July at Yanchep Central Shopping Centre. Register here.

    10.30am to 12.30pm, Saturday 5 July at Yanchep Library. Register here.

    Plastic Free It’s All About Play

    Join us for a fun filled program packed with multi-sensory toys, craft, dress ups and tactile experiences designed to keep your child engaged and entertained as they learn through play.

    9am to 11am, every Monday in July at Yanchep Library.

    No registration required, find out more via our website.

    Community tour of the Cleanaway Material Recovery Facility and CLAW Environmental

    Learn how your recycling is sorted and processed on this interactive tour of these two waste facilities.

    8.45am to 3pm, Thursday 17 July, departing Wanneroo Civic Centre.

    Register online via the City of Joondalup website.

    Earthside Eco Bums modern cloth nappy workshop

    Learn what cloth nappies are all about, how they work and what you’ll need to get started at this free workshop.

    11am to 12pm, Wednesday 30 July at Yanchep Library

    Register here.

    MIL OSI News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Ofqual launches public consultation on apprenticeship assessment regulation

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Ofqual launches public consultation on apprenticeship assessment regulation

    Ofqual launches consultation on new regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessments, seeking views from employers, providers and apprentices.

    Ofqual is today launching a public consultation seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating apprenticeship assessments, including those for foundation apprenticeship assessments.

    The consultation, titled “Regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment”, invites awarding organisations, colleges and training providers, employers and apprentices to comment on the future regulatory framework.

    The framework has been developed to reflect the new apprenticeship assessment principles published by the Department for Education earlier this year. It has been designed to accommodate the new apprenticeship assessment plans being put in place by Skills England.

    The proposed framework would allow awarding organisations more flexibility in assessment design and delivery to enable them to be more responsive to the needs of employers. This includes greater responsibility for decisions about how assessments are structured, delivered and marked.

    Ofqual will regulate both the assessments and the awarding organisations that develop and deliver them.

    Catherine Large, Executive Director for Vocational and Technical Qualifications at Ofqual, said:

    We want to hear from everyone with an interest in apprenticeships to ensure our regulatory approach is effective, proportionate and supports the development of valid and reliable assessment.

    Ofqual understands the significance of potential changes to the current end point assessment model, and the important role that employers and providers play in the system. We are working to ensure quality is upheld throughout this transition.

    The consultation opens on Friday 20 June and will run until Wednesday 27 August.

    Interested parties can contribute by completing the online consultation form available on GOV.UK or by emailing their responses directly to consultations@ofqual.gov.uk.

    Following the consultation, Ofqual will publish a summary of responses and outline next steps for implementing the regulatory framework.

    Background information:

    1. Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England.

    2. The Department for Education is responsible for the introduction and overall implementation of the reform to apprenticeships, including the assessment principles.

    3. Skills England is responsible for the streamlining of assessment plans and ensuring that the views of employers are represented.

    4. The consultation document is available here at GOV.UK.

    5. Subject to the outcome of this consultation, Ofqual will consult later in 2025 on the detail of the rules and guidance that will put our proposals into effect.  

    6. For further information, please contact the Ofqual press office on 0300 303 3344 or press.office@ofqual.gov.uk

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    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbPU discussed the creation of mirror laboratories to assess the damage to African countries from colonialism

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The Polytechnic University and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education held a meeting dedicated to the activities of the Russian-African Network University (RAFU) and the creation of mirror laboratories to assess the damage caused to African countries during colonialism. Representatives of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and leading Russian universities, including the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics (SPbSEU), the Russian State Geological Prospecting University (MGRI), and the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, took part in the discussion.

    The main topic of the meeting was the development of a methodology for calculating damage, including economic, environmental and cultural losses. As noted by the Vice-Rector for International Affairs of SPbPU Dmitry Arsenyev, this project has not only scientific but also important political significance: We must unite the efforts of universities with expertise in this area and offer African countries a tool for an objective assessment of the consequences of colonialism.

    Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, by agreement with the Ministry of Education and Science, will head the working group to create the laboratory. Vice-Rector for International Work at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics Elena Gorbashko emphasized: We will have to develop a comprehensive methodology that takes into account not only direct economic losses, but also indirect factors – lost profits, environmental damage, consequences for human capital.

    Rector of MGRI Yuri Panov shared preliminary calculations: We have already estimated the damage to Zimbabwe and Mozambique – 52 and 74 billion dollars respectively. At the same time, direct export of resources gave only 3-4% of the total amount, the main part is lost profits and environmental consequences.

    The Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences proposed to include digital archives of cultural heritage in the study. Deputy Director Natalia Sokolova noted: Digital twins of monuments will help to record the destruction and prove the scale of the damage. We already have successful experience of such work in Syria, and we are ready to replicate it in Africa.

    The next steps are to form a working group, prepare a concept and select countries for pilot projects. The final proposals will be presented to the Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov in July.

    This project is not only a scientific task, but also an important step in strengthening cooperation between Russia and African countries, said Stepan Sokolov, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, summing up the meeting.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnic University strengthened its position in the international QS World University Rankings

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The results of the QS World University Rankings by the British company Quacquarelli Symonds have been published. This year, 1,501 universities from 106 countries of the world were included in the ranking. It is worth noting that at the moment, the general trend of participation of Russian universities shows negative dynamics. Currently, Russia is represented in the ranking by 40 universities, which is 7 universities less than last year. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University retained its position among domestic universities, ranking 12th in Russia and 609th in the world.

    Peter the Great Polytechnic University showed steady growth in all rating indicators, with a particularly strong jump noted in the Sustainable Development criterion — plus 40.4 points. It was this positive dynamic that led to an increase in SPbPU’s overall score and allowed it to strengthen its position in the rating.

    Sustainable development is the university’s contribution to the quality of life of society, and our Polytechnic University is really successful in this. It is gratifying that experts note our progress in criteria directly related to the social sphere, technological development and improving people’s living standards. Recognition by QS, as well as other rating agencies, assessing the contribution of universities to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), confirms the effectiveness of our work, noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

    The growth of Polytechnic University’s indicators in the QS WUR ranking is the result of the coordinated and systematic work of all institutes and departments of our university. I would like to note that despite the global difficulties, our academic reputation is growing, that is, researchers from other countries recognize the contribution of our university to science and education, – comments Vice-Rector for Human Resources Policy Maria Vrublevskaya.

    The QS World University Rankings assess universities based on a number of indicators, each of which to varying degrees determines a university’s position in the ranking. The main indicators include the academic reputation of the university, the ratio of faculty to students, and the university’s reputation with employers. In addition, the ranking evaluates citation indicators, sustainability, the proportion of international students and international faculty.

    You can find more detailed information about the rating results follow the link.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: It’s time to become the main character! Start of the 2025 admission campaign

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On June 20, the acceptance of documents for admission to secondary vocational education programs, bachelor’s, specialist and master’s degrees at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University began.

    Graduates of grades 9 and 11 can enroll in the college at the Polytechnic University. This year, 530 budget and 481 contract places have been allocated for 9 full-time SPO specialties and 90 contract places for 3 correspondence specialties.

    When submitting documents, applicants select no more than 3 specialties for admission to budget places and no more than 1 specialty for contract places, which are arranged in order of priority for enrollment. Enrollment in the Institute of Secondary Vocational Education is carried out based on the results of the competition, based on the average grade point average of the certificate of applicants on the basis of basic or secondary general education. In 2025, a new specialty 09.02.09 “Web Development” was opened, which trains specialists in the creation and support of websites and web applications.

    For applicants to full-time bachelor’s and specialist’s degree programs in 2025, 3,395 budget places and 3,399 fee-paying places have been prepared. Within the target quota, 535 places have been prepared, 359 places for special quota places and the same number for applicants to separate quota places. Applicants can choose up to five areas of preparation for admission, which must be arranged in order of priority in the application.

    One of the innovations in admission to the first level of higher education was the “Petrovskaya Wave”, which gives applicants an additional opportunity to enroll in the university. Applicants whose scores exceed the indicator set by the university are guaranteed admission. The passing score will be regularly updated on the official website, and it can only decrease during the admission campaign, making the conditions for admission more accessible. Even if an applicant does not get a state-funded place, but exceeds the “Petrovskaya Wave” score, the university guarantees him a place at its own expense.

    To take advantage of this opportunity, you need to follow three steps.

    Select in the application directions, participating in the Petrovskaya Wave. Collect the sum of competition points higher than the announced passing score of the “Petrovskaya Wave”. Submit consent for enrollment before August 5, 12:00 Moscow time and do not withdraw it until the end of August.

    In addition, in 2025, to confirm the intention to study at SPbPU, it is necessary to submit consent for enrollment (in electronic form via the State Services portal or in person to the Admissions Office). This replaces the submission of the original educational document, which makes the process more convenient and modern. The innovation also applies to admission to master’s programs.

    The Polytechnic University maintains and expands its program to support talented applicants. In 2025, first-year students can apply for grants of two levels. Winners and prize winners of Olympiads, as well as applicants with USE results of 290-300 points upon admission to the Polytechnic University, receive a one-time payment of 120,000 rubles. And students of engineering, natural sciences, and information technology with USE results of 270-289 points – 50,000 rubles. An additional motivation for such students will be a grant for excellent academic performance after the first session in the amount of 50,000 rubles.

    Those wishing to continue their career at the Polytechnic University can apply for more than 170 master’s programs, for which 2,376 budget places have been allocated. There are four ways to enroll: win the SPbPU Portfolio Competition, become a winner or medalist of the All-Russian Olympiad “I am a Professional”, become a winner of the All-Russian Engineering Competition, or successfully pass the interdisciplinary exam. This year, 20 new programs have been developed for future masters, including the digital master’s programs “Industrial and Civil Engineering” and “Russian as a Foreign Language and Intercultural Communication”, as well as the program for training teaching staff “Physics and Applied Mathematics in Science and Education”. This year, the Polytechnic University is also accepting applications for 15 partner programs jointly with PJSC Gazprom Neft, Rosatom State Corporation, JSC UEC-Klimov, etc.

    To enter the Polytechnic University, you need to complete 3 steps.

    Prepare required documents— an education document, a passport (along with the registration page), SNILS (if available), documents confirming individual achievements, Olympiads, benefits (if available), a photograph. Submit an application in one of the convenient ways in set deadlines. Through the super service “Online University Admission” on Gosuslugi (mandatory for citizens of the Russian Federation). Through your personal account on the university website. In person at the Main Academic Building (29 Politekhnicheskaya St., Main Academic Building) for admission to higher education programs. In person at the ISPO Academic Building (23 Engels Ave.) for admission to secondary vocational education programs. By mail (address: 195251, St. Petersburg, 29 Politekhnicheskaya St., Admissions Committee). Monitor the competition situation and provide consent for enrollment in the university within the established time frame.

    Dear applicants! Admission is an important stage in your life. This is not only a step towards knowledge, but also a chance to open the doors to new opportunities and self-realization at Peter the Great Polytechnic University. Strive for high goals, believe in yourself and take the initiative. Remember that persistence and perseverance will definitely lead to success! Now the process of admission to the university for bachelor’s, specialist, master’s and postgraduate programs is increasingly moving to a remote format. This is a wonderful opportunity for the most talented students from all over the country and from anywhere in the world to apply for admission, monitor the competition situation, receive advice from the admissions committee, and submit consent for enrollment. Which, by the way, is an innovation this year, to which we ask you to pay close attention. We sincerely wish you good luck and outstanding exam results. Remember that the admissions committee is always there to help you go through this important and difficult path! — the responsible secretary of the admissions committee of SPbPU Vitaly Drobchik supported the applicants.

    For a personal consultation on admission issues, applicants can come to the Main Academic Building of SPbPU at 29 Politekhnicheskaya St. and ask questions to the admissions committee staff, as well as representatives of the Polytechnic institutes.

    on weekdays – from 10.00 to 16.00 on Saturday – from 10.00 to 14.00

    All up-to-date information about admission is presented on a special section of the university website. “Admission 2025″, and also inVKontakte group Polytechnic Applicants.

    For all questions, applicants can also contact the call center at the following numbers:

    8 (812) 775-05-30 (for calls from St. Petersburg), 8 (800) 707-18-99 (calls from any region of the Russian Federation are free), 8 (812) 294-06-98 (secondary vocational education).

    The Admissions Office accepts calls from 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays, from 9:30 to 14:00 on Saturdays.

    The application process for admission to higher and secondary vocational education programs has started! This is a time of opportunities and hopes. May your path to knowledge be filled with courage and determination. This year, Polytechnic University announced unprecedented support measures for talented youth — grants for applicants based on Olympiad results, as well as for those applying to the university with high Unified State Exam results, have increased significantly. The “Petrovskaya Wave” has appeared, which gives applicants a chance for guaranteed admission to our university. Be sure to use these opportunities to start your professional career. Believe in yourself, set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them. Your efforts and persistence will definitely lead to success! I wish you good luck in this important step towards your dream, — Varvara Sotova, Director of the Center for the Formation of the Contingent of Students, gave her parting words.

    The concept of this year’s admission campaign is “You are the main hero!” And this is a new season, in which new heroes create their future, make discoveries and change the world for the better! Polytechnic University provides students with a huge number of opportunities, among which everyone chooses their own path to success.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Shanghai Animation Film Studio, Disney Studios China team up for ‘Zootopia’ promotional shorts

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

    Shanghai Animation Film Studio (SAFS) and Disney Studios China are joining forces for “A Day in the Life of Zootopia,” a collection of four animated shorts spotlighting fan-favorite characters from Disney’s blockbuster “Zootopia,” the two companies announced Thursday in Shanghai.

    (From left) Directors Wu Wencong and Fan Wen; Zhang Ming, senior vice president and managing director of The Walt Disney Company (China) Co., Ltd.; Wang Jun, chairwoman of Shanghai Film Group Corporation; and directors Liu Hu and Chen Lianhua pose for a group photo at a press event in Shanghai, June 19, 2025. [Photo by Zhang Rui / China.org.cn]

    The four shorts will be released nationwide across major social media and video platforms in November 2025, coinciding with the global premiere of “Zootopia 2.”

    To showcase never-before-seen sides of the animal metropolis in a fresh and locally relevant way, four Chinese animators and their teams from SAFS will each bring a unique approach to the project. Each team will employ a distinct style of traditional Chinese animation — stop-motion, ink wash, 2D and paper-cut animation.

    “In this collaboration with Disney Studios China, we will blend Eastern and Western cultures, using diverse traditional Chinese animation techniques to creatively reimagine globally beloved characters,” said Wang Jun, chairwoman of Shanghai Film Group Corporation. “This will provide audiences with a fresh visual experience.”

    “We hope future cross-cultural collaborations will allow us to share compelling stories and iconic animated characters with more viewers worldwide,” Wang noted.

    The executive said working with Disney felt like a natural next step. “At SAFS, we’ve always maintained an open approach, collaborating with all animation creators committed to quality content. Together, we strive to create outstanding works for audiences,” she said. “This partnership came at the perfect time — it was both inevitable and opportune.”

    Zhang Ming, senior vice president and managing director of The Walt Disney Company (China) Co., Ltd., said, “We are thrilled to partner with Shanghai Animation Film Studio to present a series of delightful shorts set in the widely loved world of ‘Zootopia.’

    “Using authentic local artistic techniques, these stories transform moments from the everyday lives of today’s youth into animated tales that bring smiles to everyone,” she added.

    Zhang said she watched SAFS classics such as “The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven” as a child, and that these works have become cherished memories for generations of Chinese viewers.

    “These outstanding animated works made me appreciate the emotional power of storytelling and their cultural significance,” she said.

    Posters for four “Zootopia” shorts. [Image courtesy of Disney Studios China & Shanghai Animation Film Studio]

    The project brings popular characters from the film into contemporary Chinese settings through four animated shorts, each in a distinct style.

    Wu Wencong’s stop-motion short, “A Fur-Tive Exchange,” features Mr. Big in a snowy rendezvous with a clandestine business associate. Fan Wen’s ink wash animation, “Super-Leopard Delicious,” follows Officer Clawhauser on a culinary adventure. Liu Hu’s 2D short, “Concert Paws,” shows superfans Duke Weaselton and Finnick scrambling for Gazelle concert tickets. Chen Lianhua’s paper-cut animation “You Ashleep Yet?” depicts former Assistant Mayor Bellwether struggling with insomnia. Each short reimagines the “Zootopia” universe for Chinese audiences using a unique animation technique.

    Chen Lianhua, an animation director, comic artist and instructor at the Animation School of the Beijing Film Academy, serves as general director of the four shorts. He said the team focused on strong storytelling while remaining faithful to the original character designs, working closely with Disney throughout the project.

    Chen further revealed that each short will be about 90 seconds long, as “the highly stylized form of animation is especially suited to short formats.”

    The original animated feature “Zootopia” grossed $1 billion worldwide, including 1.53 billion yuan ($236 million) in China, making it the most successful foreign animated film in the country. The film’s popularity led to the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disney Resort in late 2023. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AI model developed to unlock the potential of satellite imagery for land cover mapping A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation.

    Source: University of Aberdeen

    Dr Anshuman Bhardwaj (left), Baoling Gui (centre) and Dr Lydia Sam

    A research team led by the University of Aberdeen has developed a pioneering AI model to improve accuracy and reduce computational time in land cover mapping, particularly for vegetation.
    Detailed understanding of land cover, topographical features, and how land is used is central to tackling climate change impacts, food security, and sustainability.
    Traditional vegetation mapping methods analyse satellite images pixel by pixel, which can be inefficient and prone to error – especially in diverse or complex terrains.
    The new model developed by the research team, SAGRNet (Sampling and Attention-based Graph Convolutional Residual Network), uses advanced deep learning techniques to classify vegetation types with greater speed and accuracy. It can analyse entire landscape objects—such as fields and forests—providing better understanding of the shape, context, and relationships within the landscape, leading to more reliable and scalable mapping.
    The study is published in the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, the official journal of International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
    SAGRNet was developed using satellite images covering the diverse landscape of north-east Scotland to sufficiently facilitate result validation.
    The study focuses on areas comprising woodlands, farmlands, and grasslands situated adjacent to other landcover classes such as built-up areas and water, located in and around Aberdeen, Dundee, and the Highlands.
    To further evaluate the generalisation capability of the proposed SAGRNet model, the team conducted additional experiments across five globally distributed urban fringe areas: Guangzhou (China), Durban (South Africa), Sydney (Australia), New York City (United States), and Porto Alegre (Brazil). These areas were carefully selected to represent diverse ecological backgrounds, vegetation structures, urbanisation intensities, and land cover complexities, providing a robust basis for assessing the transferability of the model.
    SAGRNet, which has been made openly available, could help decision-makers to quickly visualise and understand the impact of major events such as floods, forest fires, drought or heavy rainfall on large areas of land as well as the crops they produce.
    Project lead Dr Lydia Sam, Lecturer in Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen, said: “Accurate dimensional and topographic information on arable land is the foundation for further developing sustainable land management strategies. We have a multitude of earth observation satellites in orbit today providing images of our planet at very high resolutions. Models like SAGRNet provide a comprehensive vegetation mapping and characterisation framework, allowing users to unlock the true potential of their imagery data.
    “Our system of deep learning algorithms can immediately and accurately recognise the different types of land cover, vegetation or crops in an area.
    “This method addresses the inefficiencies of current systems by improving accuracy and reducing computational time, which is critical in responding to global challenges like climate change, deforestation, and food scarcity.”
    Dr Anshuman Bhardwaj, Senior Lecturer in Geosciences at the University and co-lead of the project, added: “Our model is quite transferrable and can even provide rapid and accurate answers to questions about how the landscape has changed.
    “This is vital for further understanding the impact of climate change from coastal erosions and landslips to shifts in plant or crop distribution.
    “It can also be used to monitor crop growth to facilitate more accurate harvest predictions or to look at how crops grown in a particular area have changed over time and to make better informed decisions of the sustainability of land use.
    “Our study lays a solid foundation for real-world applications in land monitoring, agriculture, and environmental management.”
    PhD student and research assistant on the project Baoling Gui added: “SAGRNet is suitable for integration into large-scale applications such as land resource surveys, ecological monitoring platforms, national land cover mapping programs, and environmental change analysis frameworks.”
    The project was funded by the BBSRC International Institutional Award scheme, in which the Aberdeen team worked in collaboration with international partners including Dr Diego Soto Gómez, University of Burgos (Spain), Dr Félix González Peñaloza, Evenor-Tech (Spain) and Professor Manfred F. Buchroithner, Technische Universität Dresden (Germany). Dr. David R. Green, Reader in Geosciences at the University of Aberdeen was also involved in the development of the published research article.
    The project was funded by the BBSRC International Institutional Award (BB/Y514172/1)

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First students graduate from Aberdeen and South China Normal University joint institute The first cohort of students from the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University’s Joint Institute have graduated at a special ceremony.

    Source: University of Aberdeen

    The first cohort of students from the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University’s Joint Institute have graduated at a special ceremony.
    Around 180 students from the Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at South China Normal University (SCNU) received their degrees during the event held in Guangdong Province on June 19.
    The students graduated from three four-year undergraduate BSc programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science, and Business Management and Information Systems while friends and family watched on.
    The Joint Institute, located on SCNU’s vibrant Foshan campus, was the result of long-established links between the two universities, having collaborated on joint programmes in Real Estate, Finance and Computing Science over almost 20 years.

    The Joint Institute was set up after years of successful collaboration and partnership with SCNU and supports the University of Aberdeen’s ambitions to expand our international networks and partnerships.” Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya

    The Joint Institute has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2021 reflecting its commitment to high-standard education and cutting-edge research.
    Professor Peter Edwards, Acting Senior Vice-Principal said: “Having been involved from the earliest days of the design and planning of the Aberdeen Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at South China Normal University, and as a Computer Scientist myself, it was wonderful to be able to join our new graduates as they celebrated the outcome of four years of hard work.”
    Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) said: “The Joint Institute was set up after years of successful collaboration and partnership with SCNU and supports the University of Aberdeen’s ambitions to expand our international networks and partnerships.
    “We have already seen excellent growth here, with students attracted to our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and industry engagement which ensures our graduates are well-prepared to tackle global challenges and drive future technological advancements. We look forward to its continuing success.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council’s High School Litter Initiative launched

    Source: Scotland – City of Dundee

    A new Take Pride in Your City project is harnessing partnership working to tackle litter and raise recycling awareness at the city’s secondary schools.

    The beginning of the collaboration, between the Council’s Neighbourhood Services and Children & Families Services, has been marked with a litter pick led by St. Paul’s RC Academy staff and pupils.

    The Council’s Environment team are working with a pilot group of secondary schools, including St. Paul’s RC Academy and St. John’s RC Academy, by providing litter picking equipment, reviewing bin provision and ongoing advice.

    These actions are supporting school communities to lead their own events and activities which focus on litter and recycling while building on the work already being done by schools.

    Climate, Environment & Biodiversity Depute Convener Cllr Nadia El-Nakla said: “The Take Pride in Your City campaign is a call to take action on environmental issues that afflict our neighbourhoods, such as litter.  

    “The introduction of the High School Litter Initiative is yet another method being rolled out to tackle littering, and to foster the responsibility of keeping our streets & green spaces clean.

    “Considerable council resources go into regularly removing litter from our shared spaces. Litter is both unpleasant and negatively impacts our local environment. It also presents a missed opportunity for items to be recycled.”

    Children, Families & Communities Convener Cllr Stewart Hunter said: “A collaborative approach is vital in realising the positive effects we all want to see. Through litter prevention education, we can reach young people about the issues of littering at primary school level and continue as children transition into young adulthood.

    “I look forward to seeing this piloted in the city’s secondary schools bringing the equipment and advice to staff and pupils who are eager to get involved.”

    Disposing of items in any public open space is classed as littering and is a criminal offence.

    Offenders can be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £80 or potentially prosecuted, risking a fine of up to £2,500.

    More information about the Take Pride in Your City campaign is available on the Dundee City Council website.

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  • MIL-OSI: Gate Releases May 2025 Transparency Report: Brand Revamp Ignites Strategic Acceleration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PANAMA CITY, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gate, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading, has released its May 2025 Transparency Report, revealing remarkable growth across key business indicators. Amid improving market sentiment and a maturing regulatory landscape, the platform recorded historic highs in trading volume and user activity, accelerated brand globalization efforts, advanced compliance achievements, and further expanded its Web3 ecosystem.

    Trading Volume and User Base Hit New Milestones
    In May 2025, Gate saw a substantial year-over-year increase in total trading volume, driven by strong performance in both spot and futures markets. Futures trading, in particular, has become a primary growth engine for trading activity. Gate now ranks second globally in 24-hour spot trading volume, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading exchanges.

    The platform’s user base surpassed 27 million registered users, reflecting continued global momentum and growing brand influence. Meanwhile, Gate Earn has seen explosive growth, now supporting nearly 1,000 digital assets with $2 billion in total assets under management. Its Dual Investment product now supports 60 tokens, and remains one of the most popular structured finance offerings on the market.

    This month, Gate was also honored with the “Best Crypto Exchange 2025” award by Entrepreneur Middle East, recognizing the platform’s excellence in user protection, operational stability, and regulatory compliance.

    Global Brand Revamp: New Domain Gate.com and New Logo Launched
    On May 19, Gate officially launched its new domain, Gate.com, alongside a redesigned logo, marking a bold step forward in its global rebranding strategy. This upgrade unifies visual identity across global operations and enhances international recognition and user trust. The rebrand coincides with Gate’s vision of becoming the “Next-Generation Crypto Exchange”, a platform at the intersection of global compliance, user-centric design, and Web3 innovation.

    The rebranding covers all Gate entities globally, including licensed operations in Japan, Dubai, and Europe, delivering a consistent and professional brand presence worldwide.

    Product Ecosystem Expansion Drives Growth in User Engagement and Assets
    In May, Gate’s continuous product innovation led to a significant boost in its platform ecosystem. The relaunch of Launchpad sparked market excitement, with the debut project Puffverse (PFVS) oversubscribed by more than 93,800%, attracting 35,000 participants and raising $656 million. Gate Alpha, focusing on meme asset trading, launched hundreds of projects in May, distributed over $1 million in airdrops, and generated billions in trading volume. Launchpool introduced nearly 20 new projects, distributed over $3 million in rewards, and peaked at over 1,000% annualized returns. HODLer Airdrop launched nearly 30 projects, attracted more than 170,000 participants, distributed over $800,000 in rewards, and saw over $38 million in total staking volume. CandyDrop launched nearly 20 airdrop campaigns, drawing over 500,000 participants with a prize pool close to 3 million USDT. The synchronized growth of these core product lines demonstrates Gate’s leading edge in product innovation and user attraction.

    Accelerating Asset Transparency and Compliance Leadership, Reserve Ratio Reaches 128.57%
    As of May 2025, Gate’s total reserve assets reached $10.865 billion, with an impressive reserve ratio of 128.57%, far exceeding the 100% industry benchmark. BTC, ETH, and USDT reserves all maintained surplus coverage, with BTC reserve ratio at 137.69%. These figures reflect Gate’s long-standing commitment to transparency and financial strength.

    On the compliance front, Gate Technology FZE, a part of Gate, has obtained a VASP License under the regulation and supervision of VARA in Dubai to provide exchange services and is permitted to serve institutional investors, qualified investors, and retail investors. This milestone marks another significant step forward in Gate’s global compliance strategy.

    Expanding Web3 Culture with Brand Campaigns and Global Events
    In May, Gate intensified its brand presence through multiple high-profile events. Gate 12th Anniversary Global Celebration concluded in Dubai, where CEO Dr. Han outlined the vision of Gate as the next-generation crypto exchange. SPORT3 DUBAI 2025 united Web3 and sports through cross-industry activities. Gate hosted global KOLs at Inter Milan’s home stadium and celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with custom pizza deliveries to users and partners. At the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, Gate CBO Kevin Lee represented the brand in collaboration with Oracle Red Bull Racing. Gate’s NFT drop with Red Bull Racing exceeded 1 million mints, engaging over 200,000 participants. Yann Sommer, Serie A champion and Inter‘s goalkeeper, joined as a Gate Friend, symbolizing the platform’s commitment to asset security.

    Promoting Education, Research, and Social Responsibility, Demonstrating Platform Impact
    In May, Gate continued to make strides in educational outreach and social responsibility. Gate Learn released educational content and courses covering trending topics such as DeFi, RWA, and AI, helping users systematically enhance their understanding. Gate Research deepened its efforts in policy interpretation and market analysis, strengthening its expertise in critical areas like meme coins, public chains, and ETFs. During the same month, Gate Charity partnered with Forum Animal to launch a public welfare campaign in São Paulo, Brazil, calling for an end to animal testing and promoting global awareness around animal welfare and ethics, demonstrating the platform’s enduring commitment to sustainable values.

    A New Chapter Begins, Advancing Toward Industry Leadership
    May 2025 marks a pivotal chapter in Gate’s journey. With a newly unified brand identity, record-breaking business growth, and deeper integration across product, compliance, and community initiatives, Gate is accelerating its path toward becoming a truly global, next-generation crypto platform.

    As the company moves beyond its 12th anniversary milestone, Gate remains committed to innovation, compliance, and user empowerment, opening the gate to a more open, secure, and sustainable Web3 future.

    About Gate
    Gate, founded in 2013 by Dr. Han, is one of the world’s earliest cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform serves over 27 million users with 3,600+ digital assets and pioneered the industry’s first 100% proof-of-reserves. Beyond core trading services, Gate’s ecosystem includes Gate Wallet, Gate Ventures, and other innovative solutions, while its global partnerships extend to top-tier sports brands like Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1 and Inter.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Angola Strengthens United States (US) Energy, Mineral Ties with Sonangol-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cooperation Agreements

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

    Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has signed two agreements with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – a private university based in Boston, United States (US) – aimed at strengthening cooperation and knowledge-transfer in the fields of oil, gas and critical minerals. The agreements – dubbed the MIT Industrial Liaison Program (MIT-ILP) and MIT Africa – seek to strengthen US-Africa ties by facilitating greater collaboration and skills development opportunities.

    The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the voice of the African energy sector – commends Angola and Sonangol for forging this strategic alliance with one of the world’s leading innovation institutions. The AEC believes partnerships of this nature are vital to accelerating Africa’s energy transition while equipping the next generation of African professionals with the skills and knowledge required to drive industrial growth, energy security and sustainable resource development.

    The agreements were signed by Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins and MIT Executive Vice President Glan Shor during a meeting presided over by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo. A core focus of the meeting and the subsequent agreements was to explore opportunities to support Angolan resource development by leveraging global research, innovation and technology. With goals to increase oil production, diversify the industry through innovative gas projects and advance the development of alternative energy sources such as green hydrogen, Angola has committed to working with global partners to transform ideas into solutions. The agreements serve as catalyst for these objectives by laying the foundation for bilateral research and development.

    Under MIT-ILP, Sonangol and MIT will work together to develop strategic industries such as energy, mining, engineering, construction and infrastructure. According to Minister Azevedo, this program will enable Sonangol to directly interact with MIT research centers in key areas, thereby accelerating innovation in the oil sector while facilitating a just energy transition. Minister Azevedo shared that visiting MIT showed the Angolan delegation how applied research is closely linked with humanity’s real challenges – notably, clean energy, artificial intelligence, resilient infrastructure and digital transformation. MIT-ILP will support the development of Angolan expertise and innovation.

    Meanwhile, MIT Africa features two programs – Global Classroom and Global Teaching Labs – aimed at facilitating knowledge-exchange, staff training, joint research and academic mentoring. Both the Global Classroom program and Global Teaching Labs program allow Angolan educational institutions to tap into US expertise, with the aim of supporting skills development in Angola. Among the Angolan institutions that will directly benefit from this cooperation are the Instituto Superior Politécnico de Tecnologias e Ciências and the Sonangol Research and Development Center. These institutions will be at the forefront of implementing these innovative programs.

    “Through these mechanisms, Angola will be able to benefit from innovative teaching methodologies and collaborative experiences that value national talent and promote the internationalization of our higher education,” Minister Azevedo shared. “These agreements are more than protocols: they are commitments with concrete impact in the short, medium and long term, in the fields of advanced training, scientific research, technological development, energy transition, decarbonization and industrial innovation. I believe that Angola’s future is built on knowledge, serious partnerships and strategic vision.”

    The agreements come as Angola and the US take concrete steps to deepen strategic partnerships within the oil, gas, critical mineral and renewable energy sectors. Meetings held by Minister Azevedo and the US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright this week highlighted areas of cooperation, with the parties committing to working together to achieve a balanced energy transition. Future cooperation will be largely built on the success American companies have had in Angola as well as cooperation in new industries such as critical minerals, renewable energy and infrastructure.

    In the oil and gas space, companies such as ExxonMobil and Chevron continue to make significant strides towards unlocking greater exploration and production opportunities. ExxonMobil has recently extended its license for Angola’s Block 17 – one of the country’s longest-producing assets – in partnership with TotalEnergies. The company is also seeking play-opening discoveries in the offshore Namibe basin while drilling new wells under the country’s Incremental Production Initiative. Chevron is making in-roads in the natural gas sector with its stakes in the Angola LNG plant and upstream gas projects. In late-2024, the company started production at the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project, which increases feedstock for Angola LNG – supporting exports. Chevron also has stakes in the New Gas Consortium, the operator of Angola’s first non-associated project, coming online in late-2025. Leveraging the expertise of these players and strengthened cooperation in research and development, Angola is well-positioned to realize its industry goals. 

    – on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese University Opens Agricultural Certification Workstation in Kazakhstan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) — The certification center of the Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University of Science and Technology recently opened a workstation in Kazakhstan, Zhongxinshe News Agency reported.

    The opening ceremony of the facility took place on Tuesday at the S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University in Astana.

    The station will serve as a platform for enhancing contacts and interaction between China and Kazakhstan in the field of organic agronomy. It will facilitate the supply of Kazakh agricultural products to the Chinese market by establishing bilateral cooperation in the field of certification and mutual recognition of relevant standards.

    According to Huang Siguang, secretary of the party committee of the Northwest University of Agriculture and Forestry and Technology, the work station in Kazakhstan also aims to jointly strengthen the training of agronomists and conduct scientific research.

    The opening of the workstation in Kazakhstan is an important milestone in the internationalization of the certification center and a vivid embodiment of the pragmatic cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the field of agriculture, he concluded. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit visited Polytech

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    A meeting with the Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Roman Starovoit was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The main topic of discussion was innovative developments in the field of asphalt concrete mixtures and their durability in various climatic conditions.

    The meeting was attended by the rector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy, vice-rector for research work Yuri Fomin, professor of the Higher School of Transport of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport Albert Bashkarev, director of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction of the Civil Engineering Institute Yuri Lazarev.

    I am confident that our partnership will be fruitful and long-term. We are ready to combine scientific potential and practical experience to create more durable and reliable roads. Polytechnic has always been and remains a forge of innovative ideas, and today’s meeting is a vivid confirmation of this. Together we will be able to implement the most ambitious projects in the field of road construction, – Andrey Rudskoy emphasized.

    SPbPU specialists voiced proposals for improving the characteristics of asphalt concrete. Particular attention was paid to temperature conditions for the operation of road surfaces and methods for increasing the service life of roads in the Russian climate.

    Roman Starovoit showed keen interest in the scientific developments of the Polytechnic University and expressed readiness for further cooperation. Following the meeting, a decision was made to hold a series of working meetings for a more detailed discussion.

    During the visit, the Minister of Transport was given a tour of the Main Building and the Museum of the History of the Polytechnic. He viewed the gallery of outstanding polytechnic scientists, became familiar with the rich heritage of the university and its modern achievements.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: King Mswati III of Eswatini in Ghana for a State Visit next week

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

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    The Presidency has announced that President John Dramani Mahama will host His Majesty King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, for a state visit to Ghana next week. The visit is scheduled for Tuesday, 24 June to Saturday, 28 June 2025, spanning four days of official engagements.

    King Mswati III is expected to arrive in Accra on Tuesday, 24th June. Upon his arrival, he will be welcomed at the Presidency for bilateral discussions with President Mahama and a high-level Ghanaian delegation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries is anticipated to be signed during this meeting.

    On Tuesday afternoon, the King is scheduled to meet with officials at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra before departing for Kumasi later in the day.

    In Kumasi, His Majesty will be the distinguished guest of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The itinerary in the Asante capital includes official visits to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and a tour of the historic Manhyia Palace Museum. King Mswati III is also scheduled to address the National House of Chiefs and attend a grand durbar of chiefs organised in his honour at Manhyia Palace.

    A Royal Banquet will be held in Kumasi on Friday evening. On Saturday, the final day of the visit, King Mswati III will join the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at a ceremony at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) before departing from Ghana.

    King Mswati III’s visit is expected to significantly strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Ghana and the Kingdom of Eswatini and deepen the historical and cultural links between the Asante Kingdom and the southern African nation.

    – on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU students discover new ways to advance atopic dermatitis treatment

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    On June 17, the educational Sprint “Medical Marketing” was completed at Novosibirsk State University. It was organized jointly with the international cosmetics company Bioderma as part of the project

    In less than two months, participants went from ideas to solutions that will soon be tested by the project’s marketing team.

    There were about 50 participants at the start, 9 teams reached the final. And the main prize is an internship in Moscow!

    What did the participants propose?

    The Sprint finalists presented completely different, but equally inspiring approaches to solving medical marketing problems. All projects were focused on the real demand of Bioderma and the problems faced by patients with atopic dermatitis.

    The Telegram bot for patient navigation was created by the winners of the Medical Marketing Sprint, Ksenia Vasilyeva and Ekaterina Butikova. The bot helps patients navigate information, receive content selections and important reminders.

    Ksenia Vasilyeva:

    — For me, it was a love story at first sight. I am a resident in dermatovenereology, and the topic of atopic dermatitis is something I encounter very often during my training and doctor’s appointments. When I saw that the project was being done by Bioderma, I didn’t even have to think: I had already attended their lectures for doctors — always deep and caring. And, to be honest, I sincerely love this brand, I use their products myself. Therefore, participating in such a project became something very personal — I wanted to be part of an initiative that really helps people.

    I entered the project with great interest and no less doubts. I understood that it would be cool, because it was a collaboration between NSU and Bioderma, but I was worried that I might not have enough knowledge. I had never done marketing, and technical stuff seemed completely out of my league. But the sprint changed everything: we learned right on the spot, there were so many cool lectures — on medical marketing, on tools, and even on the technical side. And most importantly, there was incredible support from the curators. They didn’t just teach us — they guided us, inspired us, and instilled confidence in us.

    Ekaterina Butikova:

    — The most difficult part was to understand the technical part, because my education is in a different field. But with the help of modern tools, trial and error, we managed and reached the final product.

    Now I understand that you can figure out and do almost everything with due persistence and desire. This experience showed how important it is to be in the trend of new technologies.

    The finalists developed working solutions: from an ML model predicting the likelihood of purchasing a product to Telegram bots for interacting with consumers and keeping an AD (atopic dermatitis) diary.

    — The Medical Marketing Hackathon is a successful experiment in “landing” and working through the tasks of a specific company by students and young professionals. As a result, the participants gained invaluable experience and direct contacts with business representatives, and the company watched the teams in action; the results of the work will soon be tested by their marketing department.

    The company expressed an active desire to continue interacting with student teams not only within the framework of this event, but also through other products of the NSU Startup Studio, such as the .Catalyst accelerator and the Sandbox internship program within the university, said Alexey Starostin, Director of the NSU Startup Studio.

    – Project

    All teams interviewed patients and collected feedback, obtaining data that could be interesting and useful to the medical community. Irina Gennadyevna Sergeeva, MD, Professor of the Department of Fundamental Medicine at NSU, noted that the works on the topics “Criteria for the selection of emollients in the complex therapy of AD” (authors – Anastasia Bibikova, Maria Darovskikh), “Analysis of reviews and feedback” (Daria Boyarova, Anastasia Korotchenko), “Analysis of engagement in chats and Telegram channels” (Serafima Zolotova, Alina Nikolaeva) deserve publication in scientific journals and can be presented in Scopus.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Young Minds, Big Dreams: How Bengaluru’s Students Are Reimagining India’s Future with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

    Source: Samsung

    Young Indians are ready to step up and solve real-world problems
     
    Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a national innovation challenge for 14-22 year olds, is transforming campuses in Bengaluru into launch pads of the future.
     
    Launched on April 29, the latest season of the innovation contest is spreading across India through a series of design thinking workshops and Open Houses—reaching not just major metros but also the vibrant heartlands of the Northeast. The programme encourages youth to identify real-world issues in their communities and develop meaningful tech-based solutions.
     
    This year, the programme will offer INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams, along with opportunities for hands-on prototyping, expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty, and valuable investor connects—giving young minds the support they need to bring their ideas to life.
     
    In Bengaluru, more than 3,000 students from five leading schools and colleges came together this month to dream big, think bold and build solutions for India’s future. As part of the programme’s roadshows and open houses, classrooms were transformed into buzzing hubs of ideas and inspiration.
     
    From medical colleges to high schools, the message was clear: young Indians are ready to step up and solve real-world problems—armed with empathy, technology and a passion to bring meaningful change.
     
    At Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research, students gathered to explore how health and innovation intersect. For Ritwika, the experience was transformative.
    “The workshop helped me understand how to really think—not just of ideas, but of how to plan and build them. I’ve always been bothered by how we manage waste around us. Now, with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, I want to work on better waste segregation systems. It made me realise that we’re not just students—we can be problem solvers.”
     
    Similar energy echoed through Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, where Rudra left the workshop thinking not just as a medical student, but as a changemaker.
     
    “I finally understood what design thinking really means,” he said. “It’s not just a process—it’s a mindset. I want to work on ideas around energy conservation that help society at large. This programme gave me the clarity I needed to start.”
     
    The spark wasn’t limited to colleges alone. In schools like National Centre for Excellence, Sandeepani School, and AECS School, younger students were just as fired up to bring change.
     
    Deeksha, a student passionate about the environment, found her path through technology.
     
    “I used to think solving environmental problems needed years of research. But this workshop taught me to first define the problem clearly—and then start thinking of practical solutions. With Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, I want to build tech-based solutions for sustainability. There’s so much scope here—and I believe I can make a difference.”
     
    The programme is not just about problem-solving—it is also about planting the seeds of entrepreneurship. For Anish, the workshop became the launchpad for a bigger dream.
     
    “Before this, I didn’t know where to begin. But Samsung Solve for Tomorrow gave me the foundation to think like a founder. I want to work on issues around wildlife conservation and eventually start up in this space.”
     
    Across each workshop, one thing was consistent—the commitment Samsung has made to empower India’s youth, encouraging them to look at their communities, identify pressing problems, and innovate with purpose.
     
    As the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow roadshows wrap up in Bengaluru, they leave behind not just filled notebooks, but lit-up minds—ready to reimagine India, one solution at a time.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Banking: Building Solutions for Bharat: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Sparks Change Across North India

    Source: Samsung

    Young changemakers at HDFC School, Gurugram
     
    In classrooms across Punjab and Haryana, something powerful is happening. Students are no longer just preparing for exams—they’re preparing to change the world.
     
    Through the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow programme, workshops and open houses recently swept through towns and cities like Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar, Talwandi, Dhuri, and Gurugram, igniting a spark of innovation among hundreds of young minds. From government schools to premier universities, students are now dreaming of solving India’s most pressing problems—armed with empathy, purpose, and the courage to act.
     
    Launched on April 29, 2025, this latest season of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a national innovation challenge that equips students with design thinking tools to identify real-world problems and build tech-based solutions that matter. The programme offers INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams, alongside expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty, investor connects, and prototyping support to help turn big ideas into tangible change.
     
    At Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar, the energy in the room was palpable. Chestha, an engineering student with a passion for rural development, walked in with a question and walked out with a mission.
     
    “I’ve always wondered why farmers still struggle with outdated irrigation systems,” she said. “This workshop helped me think through the problem and sketch out a low-cost, AI-based solution for real-time soil and water monitoring. I now believe it’s actually doable—and Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has given me the tools to begin.”
     
    Over in Guru Kashi University, Talwandi, Vatsal found a different calling.
     
    “I’ve been interested in the mental health crisis, especially among teenagers in smaller towns. The workshop helped me design a tech-enabled peer support platform focused on accessibility and anonymity. It feels good to know that ideas like these can get real support. For the first time, I feel like I can make something that truly matters.”
     
    In Patiala’s DAV Public School, the spirit of problem-solving had taken over. Astha, a Class 11 student with an eye for social impact, was brimming with purpose.
     
    “I want to address the lack of menstrual hygiene awareness in rural schools. During the workshop, I mapped out an idea for a mobile app and a local ambassador network. It’s a small step, but it could mean the world to someone. Solve for Tomorrow made me believe that even at 16, I can start something.”
     
    Meanwhile, in Gurugram’s HDFC School, the air was thick with big ideas and bigger ambitions. Rishika, a student driven by climate action, left the session inspired.
     
    “I’ve been worried about the carbon footprint of everyday transportation,” she shared. “This workshop gave me the confidence to explore green mobility solutions—like creating an app that promotes micro-mobility options in school campuses and societies. It’s early, but I’ve started thinking like a designer, a problem-solver.”
     
    The movement didn’t stop there. From BCM Arya Model School in Ludhiana to Guru Teg Bahadur Public School in Bardwal (Dhuri), and KR Mangalam in Gurugram, every workshop was filled with passionate young voices. Some wanted to work on clean energy. Others dreamt of solving water scarcity. What united them all was the belief that they could shape the future—not someday but starting now.
     
    Across every region, one thing stood out—the unwavering commitment Samsung has made to democratizing innovation and nurturing India’s next generation of visionaries.
     
    As the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow roadshows continue their journey, they’re not just delivering workshops—they’re sparking revolutions of thought. And in the hearts of students from Punjab’s villages to Gurugram’s classrooms, the seeds of a better tomorrow are already taking root.

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    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Admissions campaign at NSU has started

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University – Why NSU?

    One of the best universities in the country, which is confirmed by numerous ratings and expert assessments. Since this year, NSU has been offering more than 2,100 budget places in all areas of study. NSU offers a wide range of popular areas of study and advanced programs – from biotechnology and IT to business and oil and gas engineering. This year, the university has opened new educational programs in promising areas, such as “Applied Artificial Intelligence”, “Applied Mathematics and Physics”, “Medical Cybernetics”, “Industrial Pharmacy” and others. You can see the full list of educational programs Here. 80% of our teachers are employees of research institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and 8% are representatives of high-tech businesses. New modern campus. Classes will begin in the new building of continuous classrooms on September 1, which includes 4 continuous classrooms, including the largest one – for 400 people; a “smart” scientific library that will work 24/7; a student project center and other modern spaces for learning. A rich extracurricular life: more than 100 student associations, sports sections, creative workshops, as well as annual bright events (Interweek, Miss NSU, Total Dictation, Science Picnic, etc.). At NSU, everyone will find a hobby to their liking. NSU graduates work in leading research centers, high-tech businesses, large manufacturing enterprises, IT and financial companies in Russia and around the world. Among NSU’s partners, with whom the university cooperates in various areas, are the companies Roscosmos, Sber, Rosatom, Alfa-Bank, Rostelecom, Gazprom Neft, Yandex and many others.

    How to assess your chances of admission? Available especially for NSU applicantsUnified State Exam calculator, which will not only help you calculate your points, but also find out about suitable areas of study and your chances of admission.

    After submitting documents, you will be able to find out your place in the ranking inPersonal account of the NSU applicantand on the page“Listsapplicants“.

    How to submit documents?

    There are several ways to submit documents to NSU:

    For more information on what documents are required for admission, see the page“Admissionat NSU“.

    You can find out more about the faculties, the university, Akademgorodok and admission in our Telegram channel “NSU Applicants”

    If you have any questions:

    For additional information on admission, please contact the NSU Admissions Office: phone: 8 (383) 363-40-37; e-mail:Reception@ns.ru; Vkontakte group:HTTPS: //vk.K./insiatorient.

     

    We will be glad to see you among the students of NSU!

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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    June 20, 2025

  • Gujarat to mark Yoga Day with state-level event in PM Modi’s hometown Vadnagar

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Gujarat will mark the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21 with a state-level event in Vadnagar, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main celebration will take place at Sarmishta Lake, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Health Minister Rishikesh Patel, and Minister of State for Sports Harsh Sanghavi expected to attend.

    Prime Minister will lead the national event from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. More than 1.5 crore people are expected to participate across over 60,000 locations in the state.

    Yoga sessions will be held in 45,000 primary schools, 12,500 secondary schools, 2,600 colleges and three universities, involving around 5.73 lakh students and teachers. Events are also planned across 18,226 gram panchayats, 251 taluka panchayats, and all 33 district police headquarters.

    The state government has extended the campaign to 287 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), 1,477 Primary Health Centres (PHCs), 6,500 wellness centres, 30 prisons and 1,152 police stations. Mass yoga sessions are also scheduled at 100 Amrit Sarovar lakes.

    In the run-up to the event, yoga and ‘surya namaskar’ sessions were held at 11 locations in Vadnagar, including Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Tana-Riri Garden, Kirti Toran, the Vadnagar Museum, and the local railway station. Additionally, over 35 large-scale yoga events — each with more than 1,000 participants — were organised in Junagadh, Porbandar, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad.

    Last year, Gujarat recorded the highest participation in the country with 1.31 crore people taking part in Yoga Day activities.

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

    Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week’s NATO meeting in pursuit of face time with the elusive president.

    The word was that the prime minister would only go if he could be confident of a bilateral.

    The NATO thought bubble was always a long shot. Even if a meeting could have been arranged, there would have been risk of another no-show by Trump. Given the dramatic escalation and unpredictability of the Middle East crisis, Trump would be even more unreliable, quite apart from having his attention elsewhere.

    Albanese’s mistake was letting the NATO option be publicly known. It led to denigratory jokes about his “stalking” Trump. It also
    sounded as if the prime minister was insulting NATO, only willing to attend if he could secure the Trump one-on-one.

    So Albanese is back where he started, with all diplomatic efforts bent towards trying to secure a meeting, if possible reasonably soon. That might mean facing the scrum in the Oval Office, which Albanese has been anxious to avoid.

    Australia closes embassy in Tehran

    Meanwhile, the government has announced it has closed the Australian embassy in Tehran. The embassy’s 13 staff have left Iran.

    Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday, “This is not a decision taken lightly. It is a decision based on the deteriorating security environment in Iran”.

    “At this stage, our ability to provide consular services is extremely limited due to the situation on the ground. The airspace remains closed.”

    Asked how much more difficult it would be for Australians to leave Iran now there was no consular assistance in the country, Wong said: “We are really conscious it is extremely difficult. I wish it were not so. I wish that we had more capacity to assist but the difficult reality is the situation on the ground is extremely unstable.”

    Wong said Australia’s ambassador to Iran, Ian McConville, would “remain in the region to support the Australian government’s response to the crisis”. The Department of Foreign Affairs is sending consular staff to Azerbaijan, including its border crossing, to help Australians who are leaving Iran.

    Australian Defence Force personnel and aircraft are being sent to the Middle East as part of planning for when airspace is re-opened. Wong stressed “they are not there for combat”.

    Other countries to close their embassies include New Zealand and Switzerland. The United States does not have an embassy there.

    Wong urged Australians able to leave “to do so now, if it is safe. Those who are unable to, or do not wish to leave, are advised to shelter in place”.

    About 2000 Australian citizens, permanent residents and family members are registered as wanting to depart. There are about 1200 registered in Israel seeking to depart.

    Australians in Iran seeking consular assistance should call the Australian government’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia and 1300 555 135 (in Australia).

    Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO – https://theconversation.com/view-from-the-hill-albanese-decides-against-pursuing-donald-trump-to-nato-258972

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

    Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week’s NATO meeting in pursuit of face time with the elusive president.

    The word was that the prime minister would only go if he could be confident of a bilateral.

    The NATO thought bubble was always a long shot. Even if a meeting could have been arranged, there would have been risk of another no-show by Trump. Given the dramatic escalation and unpredictability of the Middle East crisis, Trump would be even more unreliable, quite apart from having his attention elsewhere.

    Albanese’s mistake was letting the NATO option be publicly known. It led to denigratory jokes about his “stalking” Trump. It also
    sounded as if the prime minister was insulting NATO, only willing to attend if he could secure the Trump one-on-one.

    So Albanese is back where he started, with all diplomatic efforts bent towards trying to secure a meeting, if possible reasonably soon. That might mean facing the scrum in the Oval Office, which Albanese has been anxious to avoid.

    Australia closes embassy in Tehran

    Meanwhile, the government has announced it has closed the Australian embassy in Tehran. The embassy’s 13 staff have left Iran.

    Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday, “This is not a decision taken lightly. It is a decision based on the deteriorating security environment in Iran”.

    “At this stage, our ability to provide consular services is extremely limited due to the situation on the ground. The airspace remains closed.”

    Asked how much more difficult it would be for Australians to leave Iran now there was no consular assistance in the country, Wong said: “We are really conscious it is extremely difficult. I wish it were not so. I wish that we had more capacity to assist but the difficult reality is the situation on the ground is extremely unstable.”

    Wong said Australia’s ambassador to Iran, Ian McConville, would “remain in the region to support the Australian government’s response to the crisis”. The Department of Foreign Affairs is sending consular staff to Azerbaijan, including its border crossing, to help Australians who are leaving Iran.

    Australian Defence Force personnel and aircraft are being sent to the Middle East as part of planning for when airspace is re-opened. Wong stressed “they are not there for combat”.

    Other countries to close their embassies include New Zealand and Switzerland. The United States does not have an embassy there.

    Wong urged Australians able to leave “to do so now, if it is safe. Those who are unable to, or do not wish to leave, are advised to shelter in place”.

    About 2000 Australian citizens, permanent residents and family members are registered as wanting to depart. There are about 1200 registered in Israel seeking to depart.

    Australians in Iran seeking consular assistance should call the Australian government’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia and 1300 555 135 (in Australia).

    Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. View from The Hill: Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO – https://theconversation.com/view-from-the-hill-albanese-decides-against-pursuing-donald-trump-to-nato-258972

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    June 20, 2025

  • Two decades of NIXI: The quiet engine powering India’s digital future

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    From grocery shopping through UPI to smart classrooms in remote villages, much of India’s digital progress over the past two decades has depended on something that most citizens never think about: fast, secure internet infrastructure. At the centre of this invisible but essential ecosystem is the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), which turned 20 on Thursday.

    Set up in 2003 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), NIXI has played a key role in ensuring that India’s internet remains local in routing, robust in performance, and ready for future demands. It currently operates 77 Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across the country, which help domestic traffic stay within India’s borders — reducing latency, increasing speed, and enhancing security.

    A resilient internet, a resilient India

    In a statement marking the occasion, NIXI CEO Dr Devesh Tyagi said, “A resilient internet is the foundation of a resilient India. As we celebrate NIXI Day, we renew our commitment to making the internet faster, safer, and more inclusive.”

    The organisation’s role came into sharp focus during the COVID-19 lockdowns. As physical mobility shut down, internet traffic surged. Doctors turned to telemedicine. Schools moved online. Government services continued digitally. Underpinning all of this was an infrastructure designed to cope with scale and crisis — one that NIXI had quietly built over the years.

    Beyond speed: trust, inclusion, and language

    While speed and reliability have always been priorities, NIXI has also focused on inclusivity and localisation. Through its IRINN division, it is guiding India’s transition to IPv6, which will be essential as the country moves deeper into the era of connected devices, AI, and quantum computing.

    It also facilitates domain name registration in Indian languages, supporting .IN and .भारत, helping small businesses and individuals get online in their own scripts and tongues — a step that aligns with the broader push for digital inclusion.

    What’s next: smarter, more resilient networks

    With emerging technologies reshaping the digital landscape, NIXI is evolving too. Its roadmap for the future includes AI-driven smart traffic routing, IXPs in disaster-prone and underserved regions, deeper collaboration with global internet governance forums, and boosting uptake of vernacular domain names.

    This next phase is about preparing the Indian internet for scale, security, and smart infrastructure — while ensuring that no region or user is left behind.

    The quiet enabler

    In a world increasingly defined by data, connectivity, and digital dependence, NIXI’s two-decade journey remains largely invisible to the average user. But its impact is felt every day — in the instant UPI payment at a vegetable stall, the buffering-free video class in a village, or a seamless government application process.

    As India pushes toward a $5 trillion digital economy, NIXI’s role as the silent enabler of connectivity becomes more critical than ever.

    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Happy birthday to Sergey Lenshin!

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    Today is not an ordinary Friday, because the State University of Management congratulates the director of the Institute of Distance Education, corresponding member of the Academy of Military Sciences, candidate of legal sciences, associate professor Sergei Lenshin on his birthday.

    For over 10 years, Sergey Ivanovich has been at the helm of the correspondence education of the State University of Management, constantly improving and updating the system in accordance with modern trends. As a result of painstaking work and established discipline among the staff, the Institute is growing, employees clearly perform their duties, students regularly enroll and graduate, replenishing the ranks of specialists who are needed today more than ever.

    We wish the birthday boy new achievements in educating future leaders of our country, successful completion of assigned tasks and support from a team of like-minded people.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks and launches APASTI at the Opening Ceremony of AMMSTI-21

    Source: ASEAN

    At the Opening Ceremony of the 21st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-21) in Jakarta this morning, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered Opening Remarks and officiated the Launch of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026–2035, alongside other Ministers and representatives from ASEAN Member States. APASTI envisions “An integrated ASEAN powered by STI, fostering seamless collaboration, global competitiveness through enhanced innovative performance, sustainability and economic growth for a prosperous future.”
     
    At the same event, AMMSTI also launched the ASEAN-Japan NEXUS Programme, with Japan committed USD 100 million to strengthen STI cooperation, and unveiled the ASEAN Regional Research Infrastructure Landscape Study, laying the foundation for shared research capacity and regional innovation hubs.

    Download the full opening remarks here.

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    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks and launches APASTI at the Opening Ceremony of AMMSTI-21

    Source: ASEAN

    At the Opening Ceremony of the 21st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-21) in Jakarta this morning, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered Opening Remarks and officiated the Launch of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026–2035, alongside other Ministers and representatives from ASEAN Member States. APASTI envisions “An integrated ASEAN powered by STI, fostering seamless collaboration, global competitiveness through enhanced innovative performance, sustainability and economic growth for a prosperous future.”
     
    At the same event, AMMSTI also launched the ASEAN-Japan NEXUS Programme, with Japan committed USD 100 million to strengthen STI cooperation, and unveiled the ASEAN Regional Research Infrastructure Landscape Study, laying the foundation for shared research capacity and regional innovation hubs.

    Download the full opening remarks here.

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    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shumi Akhtar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney

    Marlon Trottmann/Shutterstock

    The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide Stock Exchange that same year.

    Fast forward to today, there are pressing questions about whether Santos could serve Australia’s national interest if it was largely in the hands of a foreign government.

    This week, it was announced a consortium led by the investment division of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) had made an all-cash takeover bid of almost A$29 billion for Santos. This would value the company at $36.4 billion (including its debt).

    Santos’ board has said it will support the deal if there isn’t a better offer on the table. But it will first have to clear a raft of regulatory approvals – not only in Australia but also Papua New Guinea and the United States, where Santos has operations.

    The acquisition would be a monumental event in Australia’s corporate history. Key elements of this country’s critical energy infrastructure are at stake.

    But it’s set to put a difficult decision before the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers. On the FIRB’s advice, Chalmers will have to balance Australia’s stated desire to attract foreign investment with the need to protect national interests.

    Who’s trying to buy – and why?

    Also in the ADNOC-led consortium of prospective buyers are US private equity firm Carlyle and a sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ). There are a few key reasons for their interest.

    First, ADNOC is keenly interested in expanding its footprint in gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Acquiring Santos would give it a stake in much of Australia’s gas production and established LNG export facilities. This includes major operations at Gladstone and Darwin.

    They would also gain a share in two important Papua New Guinean projects: PNG LNG and the yet-to-be-developed Papua LNG. These assets are particularly attractive because they offer direct access to the growing Asian LNG markets, where future demand is projected to be strong.

    Second, the acquisition would allow ADNOC to diversify its portfolio and gain control of export capacity from Australia and PNG to the Asia Pacific region. Santos’s Gladstone LNG plant, for example, has significant export capacity. Much of Santos’ LNG capacity is under medium and long-term contracts.

    And third, the timing of this bid is strategic. Santos has recently been in a period of high capital expenditure. A number of major projects are nearing completion. A successful takeover could free up funding for further development.

    ADNOC is the state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
    Marco Curaba/Shutterstock

    Defining national interest

    For regulators assessing the move, the potential takeover touches upon many national security, energy supply, and economic concerns for Australia.

    One of the primary concerns is the potential loss of control over critical energy infrastructure.

    Foreign ownership, especially by a state-linked investor such as ADNOC, raises questions about whose interests will ultimately shape strategic decisions about Australia’s essential gas flows, pricing, or even the integrity of operational technology systems.

    There’s also concern that a foreign owner could prioritise LNG exports over domestic supply. That could potentially exacerbate domestic gas shortages and price hikes. In the eastern states of Australia, such issues are already a concern.

    This is not the first time the Australian government has faced a tough decision on a foreign takeover bid in the oil and gas sector. In 2018, the Morrison government blocked a $13 billion Chinese bid for gas pipeline operator APA Group. It said a single foreign owner should not control Australia’s largest pipeline business.

    And the then-Treasurer Peter Costello blocked Royal Dutch/Shell’s $10 billion blockbuster offer for Woodside Petroleum in 2001, also in the national interest.

    The national interest checklist

    On the other hand, Australia generally welcomes foreign investment. It brings capital, creates jobs, and supports economic growth.

    If this deal proceeds to final stages, the decision could become a “test case” for Australia. Can we still attract global capital while also diligently safeguarding our sovereign interests?

    The consortium has made commitments to maintain Santos’s headquarters in South Australia, preserve jobs and invest in growth and decarbonisation initiatives. But this is only part of the picture.

    The FIRB and the Treasurer will need to consider how the deal would affect:

    • national security and critical infrastructure, including ownership and control risk, system integrity and supply chain vulnerability
    • the economy (such as on jobs and investment, tax revenues)
    • energy security and domestic gas supply
    • other Australian government policies, such as climate targets
    • the character of the investor
    • the complexity of regulation.

    The FIRB and the Treasurer must be acutely aware that few other nations have extended the same generosity to foreign investors as Australia has over recent decades.

    This generosity, while attracting capital, has also raised concerns about the nation’s control over its vital assets.

    The SA government has already signalled it won’t stand idly by if the deal is “not in the interests of South Australians”.

    All of this sits in the context of ongoing questions about how little tax is being paid by some multinationals while exploiting Australia’s natural resources.

    It is paramount the Australian government makes a forward-looking, informed decision. This should serve Australia’s best interests, rather than those of foreign entities.

    Associate Professor Akhtar has been invited to make several submissions to national Senate inquiries on tax, trade, and investment, and some of the material from those submissions has been drawn upon in writing this article.

    – ref. Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position – https://theconversation.com/australia-wants-more-foreign-investment-thats-why-a-29-billion-bid-for-santos-puts-the-treasurer-in-a-tricky-position-259153

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    June 20, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shumi Akhtar, Associate Professor, University of Sydney

    Marlon Trottmann/Shutterstock

    The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide Stock Exchange that same year.

    Fast forward to today, there are pressing questions about whether Santos could serve Australia’s national interest if it was largely in the hands of a foreign government.

    This week, it was announced a consortium led by the investment division of state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) had made an all-cash takeover bid of almost A$29 billion for Santos. This would value the company at $36.4 billion (including its debt).

    Santos’ board has said it will support the deal if there isn’t a better offer on the table. But it will first have to clear a raft of regulatory approvals – not only in Australia but also Papua New Guinea and the United States, where Santos has operations.

    The acquisition would be a monumental event in Australia’s corporate history. Key elements of this country’s critical energy infrastructure are at stake.

    But it’s set to put a difficult decision before the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and Treasurer Jim Chalmers. On the FIRB’s advice, Chalmers will have to balance Australia’s stated desire to attract foreign investment with the need to protect national interests.

    Who’s trying to buy – and why?

    Also in the ADNOC-led consortium of prospective buyers are US private equity firm Carlyle and a sovereign wealth fund of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ). There are a few key reasons for their interest.

    First, ADNOC is keenly interested in expanding its footprint in gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Acquiring Santos would give it a stake in much of Australia’s gas production and established LNG export facilities. This includes major operations at Gladstone and Darwin.

    They would also gain a share in two important Papua New Guinean projects: PNG LNG and the yet-to-be-developed Papua LNG. These assets are particularly attractive because they offer direct access to the growing Asian LNG markets, where future demand is projected to be strong.

    Second, the acquisition would allow ADNOC to diversify its portfolio and gain control of export capacity from Australia and PNG to the Asia Pacific region. Santos’s Gladstone LNG plant, for example, has significant export capacity. Much of Santos’ LNG capacity is under medium and long-term contracts.

    And third, the timing of this bid is strategic. Santos has recently been in a period of high capital expenditure. A number of major projects are nearing completion. A successful takeover could free up funding for further development.

    ADNOC is the state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
    Marco Curaba/Shutterstock

    Defining national interest

    For regulators assessing the move, the potential takeover touches upon many national security, energy supply, and economic concerns for Australia.

    One of the primary concerns is the potential loss of control over critical energy infrastructure.

    Foreign ownership, especially by a state-linked investor such as ADNOC, raises questions about whose interests will ultimately shape strategic decisions about Australia’s essential gas flows, pricing, or even the integrity of operational technology systems.

    There’s also concern that a foreign owner could prioritise LNG exports over domestic supply. That could potentially exacerbate domestic gas shortages and price hikes. In the eastern states of Australia, such issues are already a concern.

    This is not the first time the Australian government has faced a tough decision on a foreign takeover bid in the oil and gas sector. In 2018, the Morrison government blocked a $13 billion Chinese bid for gas pipeline operator APA Group. It said a single foreign owner should not control Australia’s largest pipeline business.

    And the then-Treasurer Peter Costello blocked Royal Dutch/Shell’s $10 billion blockbuster offer for Woodside Petroleum in 2001, also in the national interest.

    The national interest checklist

    On the other hand, Australia generally welcomes foreign investment. It brings capital, creates jobs, and supports economic growth.

    If this deal proceeds to final stages, the decision could become a “test case” for Australia. Can we still attract global capital while also diligently safeguarding our sovereign interests?

    The consortium has made commitments to maintain Santos’s headquarters in South Australia, preserve jobs and invest in growth and decarbonisation initiatives. But this is only part of the picture.

    The FIRB and the Treasurer will need to consider how the deal would affect:

    • national security and critical infrastructure, including ownership and control risk, system integrity and supply chain vulnerability
    • the economy (such as on jobs and investment, tax revenues)
    • energy security and domestic gas supply
    • other Australian government policies, such as climate targets
    • the character of the investor
    • the complexity of regulation.

    The FIRB and the Treasurer must be acutely aware that few other nations have extended the same generosity to foreign investors as Australia has over recent decades.

    This generosity, while attracting capital, has also raised concerns about the nation’s control over its vital assets.

    The SA government has already signalled it won’t stand idly by if the deal is “not in the interests of South Australians”.

    All of this sits in the context of ongoing questions about how little tax is being paid by some multinationals while exploiting Australia’s natural resources.

    It is paramount the Australian government makes a forward-looking, informed decision. This should serve Australia’s best interests, rather than those of foreign entities.

    Associate Professor Akhtar has been invited to make several submissions to national Senate inquiries on tax, trade, and investment, and some of the material from those submissions has been drawn upon in writing this article.

    – ref. Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position – https://theconversation.com/australia-wants-more-foreign-investment-thats-why-a-29-billion-bid-for-santos-puts-the-treasurer-in-a-tricky-position-259153

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    June 20, 2025
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