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  • MIL-OSI: WISeKey Renews WebTrust Compliance for OISTE/WISeKey Global Root of Trust

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WISeKey Renews WebTrust Compliance for OISTE/WISeKey Global Root of Trust

    Geneva and Zug, Switzerland – July 29, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity and IoT, today announced the successful renewal of its WebTrust Seal of Assurance. This renewal confirms that WISeKey’s OISTE/WISeKey Trust Model and Certification Authority (CA) services meet the rigorous audit criteria established by the WebTrust program.

    The WebTrust for Certification Authorities program, now overseen by CPA Canada, is designed to strengthen public trust in digital certificate services and the broader PKI ecosystem. By maintaining this prestigious certification, WISeKey reinforces its position as a trusted provider of secure digital identity and cybersecurity solutions.

    Comprehensive Audit Scope
    WISeKey has successfully passed WebTrust audits in the following critical domains:

    • WebTrust for Certification Authorities – validates WISeKey’s operational integrity in the issuance and lifecycle management of digital certificates.
    • WebTrust for Baseline Requirements – confirms compliance with the CA/B Forum’s security and issuance standards for publicly trusted certificates.
    • WebTrust for Extended Validation (EV) – verifies WISeKey’s adherence to strict requirements for issuing EV SSL certificates.
    • WebTrust for S/MIME – introduced in 2024, it confirms WISeKey’s secure practices in issuing digital certificates for encrypted email communications.
    • WebTrust for Network Security – newly added in 2025, itattests to WISeKey’s robust cybersecurity controls across its infrastructure.

    Advancing Trust Services
    WISeKey delivers its trust services via next-generation certificate management platforms, which offer automated provisioning (via ACME and APIs), crypto-agility, and streamlined renewal and revocation processes, reducing operational risks and improving efficiency.

    This latest certification also covers WISeKey’s newly deployed Root Certification Authorities, which serve as the foundation for its post-quantum trust services. Through its subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), WISeKey is investing heavily in quantum-resistant solutions that integrate both software and hardware components.

    Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey, stated: “The renewal of our WebTrust assurance demonstrates the reliability and resilience of WISeKey’s Trust Services. It reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance for our global clients.”

    Expanding Global Recognition
    In addition to WebTrust accreditation, WISeKey undergoes regular assessments to meet the diverse compliance requirements of its multinational clientele. These include accreditations for:

    • Matter, the smart home standard supported by CSA, Google, Apple, and Amazon.
    • Wi-SUN Alliance, reflects WISeKey’s standing as a trusted root for critical IoT and home automation.
    • GSMA, ensurs compliance with mobile security standards, such as the issuance of digital certificates for eSIM.

    The Role of OISTE Roots in PKI and WISeKey Trust Services delivered by the WISeKey Holding
    OISTE Root Certificate Authorities (Root CAs) sit at the top of the PKI hierarchy. They issue and validate subordinate CAs, anchoring trust for all digital certificates downstream. If a Root CA is compromised, the entire trust chain can be invalidated, making trustworthiness and security paramount.
    Certificates issued by trusted CAs enable authentication, encryption, and integrity for digital communications. EV certificates, in particular, offer enhanced validation and are preferred for high-assurance applications.

    By maintaining WebTrust accreditation, OISTE’s Root CAs remain embedded in major browsers and operating systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and global recognition.

    WISeKey SA, another WISeKey subsidiary which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, acts as a “Trust Center” for the rest of companies of the group, centralizing and optimizing the investment in datacenter and PKI technologies.

    For more information, visit: www.oiste.org and www.wisekey.com

    About WISeKey

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

    Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

    Disclaimer
    This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

    Press and Investor Contacts

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd
    Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
    Chairman & CEO
    Tel: +41 22 594 3000
    info@wisekey.com     		 WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
    The Equity Group Inc.
    Lena Cati
    Tel: +1 212 836-9611
    lcati@theequitygroup.com

    The MIL Network –

  • Heavy rains lash Delhi; IMD warns of more intense showers

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Delhi witnessed an intense spell of rain on Tuesday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing humid conditions.

    However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, raising concerns over flooding and traffic disruptions.

    According to the IMD, the downpour may lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas, road flooding, closure of underpasses, traffic congestion, reduced visibility, and potential damage to plantations, standing crops, and weak structures, including kutcha houses.

    In response to the inclement weather, Air India issued a travel advisory alerting passengers to possible disruptions in flight operations to and from Delhi. The airline urged travellers to check their flight status and allow extra time while heading to the airport.

    Similarly,  IndiGo and SpiceJet also issued travel advisories, warning passengers of potential disruptions to flight operations on Tuesday morning.

    The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across large parts of the country until August 4. On Tuesday, extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Northwest India, particularly East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, while Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana will continue to receive heavy showers.

    In West India, regions such as Konkan and Gujarat are expected to experience isolated heavy rain on July 29, with light to moderate rainfall forecast for the next six to seven days.

    Northeast India, including Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, is also likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, while East and Central India, including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, may see isolated heavy rain and thunderstorms.

    In South Peninsular India, states like Kerala and Coastal Karnataka are expected to receive heavy rain and strong winds (40–50 kmph) on July 29–30, along with light to moderate rainfall across most areas through the coming week.

    (With ANI inputs)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Leading Israeli Human Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Committing Genocide in Gaza

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    JERUSALEM, July 29 (Xinhua) — Two prominent Israeli human rights organizations, B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights in Israel (PHRI), on Monday released separate reports claiming for the first time that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

    B’Tselem’s report says Israel’s military offensive on Gaza, which has lasted more than 21 months, has been accompanied by mass killings, both directly and by creating uninhabitable conditions.

    This is compounded by mass arrests and abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, which have effectively become torture camps, the report says, adding that Israel is also responsible for the destruction of Gaza’s social fabric, including the destruction of Palestinian educational and cultural institutions.

    The report said it concluded that Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

    A second report by PHRI says there is a “deliberate and gradual dismantling of Gaza’s health system and with it the population’s ability to survive.” It says this amounts to genocide.

    The document also says that since October 2023, Israel has attacked 33 of 36 hospitals and clinics in the Gaza Strip, depriving them of fuel and water.

    Dozens of people are reported to be dying every day from malnutrition. At least 85 children have died from starvation, and 92 percent of infants aged six months to two years are not receiving adequate nutrition.

    The report says Israel has displaced nine out of every 10 Gazans, destroyed or damaged 92 percent of homes and left more than half a million children without schools or stability.

    Both organizations called on the international community to stop Israel’s offensive to prevent further loss of life in Gaza.

    Israeli government spokesman David Menser on Monday rejected accusations of genocide as baseless, saying Israel had sent 1.9 million tons of humanitarian aid, mostly food, to Gaza.

    According to him, the human rights activists’ reports are an attempt to deprive Israel of the right to self-defense against the Hamas movement. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Syria’s interim authorities must act in a disciplined manner – UN special envoy

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    UNITED NATIONS, July 28 (Xinhua) — The UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said on Monday that the interim authorities in Syria must act in a professional and disciplined manner.

    “A sovereign Syria must ultimately have a monopoly on the legitimate use of force and operate within the rule of law,” he told the UN Security Council.

    Mr. Pedersen expressed concern about credible reports of widespread violations in As-Suwayda, including summary executions and arbitrary killings, kidnappings, destruction of private property and looting of homes. He noted that the alleged perpetrators included members of the Syrian security forces and individuals associated with the interim authorities.

    “Religious incitement and offensive behaviour, particularly during security operations, are simply unforgivable. The state has a responsibility to act professionally and with discipline, even when under attack. It must take control of its forces and ensure clear accountability – the key to rebuilding trust, strengthening security and promoting unity,” he said.

    Syrians must feel that the state and its forces exist only to protect them, according to the stated policy of the interim president, Pedersen said, adding that “the gap between this policy and the reality on the ground must be closed.”

    Loyalty to the state “must be earned through a genuine process that builds a representative state, protects the rights of all and accepts all sections of society as equals,” he added.

    Speaking about the inclusiveness of the political transition, Pedersen said that “many Syrians express concerns about the centralization of power, limited transparency, weak checks and balances, and insufficient means for genuine public consultation, participation and oversight,” warning of the risk of “deepening feelings of alienation and undermining faith in the transition process.”

    The UN envoy said the formation of the People’s Council was a crucial step in the political transition and was expected to take place in September.

    “It is absolutely essential that all major Syrian groups and components are fully involved in the elections as voters and candidates,” Pedersen said, referring to the importance of women’s participation in the process.

    The UN envoy said the world body “stands ready to do everything we can to help, working with the interim authorities and all Syrians,” adding that “the political transition in Syria simply cannot fail.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: China to send largest-ever delegation to 2025 Chengdu World Games

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

    BEIJING, July 29 — China on Tuesday unveiled a 489-member delegation, including 321 athletes, for the upcoming 2025 Chengdu World Games.

    The team will compete in 152 events across 28 sports, marking China’s largest participation in the history of the Games. This year also marks the first inclusion of para-athletes in the delegation.

    As the highest-level international multi-sport event outside the Olympic Games, the 12th edition of the World Games will be held in Chengdu from August 7 to 17. It will be the first time the event is hosted on the Chinese mainland.

    The 2025 Games will feature 34 sports, 60 disciplines, and 256 events. China will make its debut in 12 sports, including floorball, cheerleading, flying disc, and powerboating.

    At the delegation’s launch ceremony, officials emphasized the mission to “glorify the nation,” calling on athletes to deliver top performances while adhering to principles of “zero appearance of doping” and “zero controversy in sportsmanship.”

    Zhong Qixin, head coach of China’s sport climbing team and a former gold medalist in men’s speed climbing at the eighth World Games, expressed high expectations for the home event.

    “We hope to achieve good results at our home event. We aim to focus on ourselves and showcase our skills to the world. We also hope that international athletes and coaches will perform well and enjoy the food and the competition here,” he said.

    Ai Xinliang, a para archer, called the World Games “a new challenge.”

    “Every match feels like the Olympics to me,” said Ai. “This time, competing on the same arena as able-bodied athletes will allow me to experience different emotions. There will certainly be difficulties, but I am mentally prepared and have trained thoroughly before the event,” he added.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Air-dropping food into Gaza is a ‘smokescreen’ – this is what must be done to prevent mass starvation

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amra Lee, PhD candidate in Protection of Civilians, Australian National University

    Israel partially lifted its aid blockade of Gaza this week in response to intensifying international pressure over the man-made famine in the devastated coastal strip.

    The United Arab Emirates and Jordan airdropped 25 tonnes of food and humanitarian supplies on Sunday. Israel has further announced daily pauses in its military strikes on Gaza and the opening of humanitarian corridors to facilitate UN aid deliveries.

    Israel reports it has permitted 70 trucks per day into the strip since May 19. This is well below the 500–600 trucks required per day, according to the United Nations.

    The UN emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, has characterised the next few days as “make or break” for humanitarian agencies trying to reach more than two million Gazans facing “famine-like conditions”.

    A third of Gazans have gone without food for several days and 90,000 women and children now require urgent care for acute malnutrition. Local health authorities have reported 147 deaths from starvation so far, 80% of whom are children.

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed – without any evidence – “there is no starvation in Gaza”. This claim has been rejected by world leaders, including Netanyahu ally US President Donald Trump.

    Famine expert Alex de Waal has called the famine in Gaza without precedent:

    […] there’s no case of such minutely engineered, closely monitored, precisely designed mass starvation of a population as is happening in Gaza today.

    While the UN has welcomed the partial lifting of the blockade, the current aid being allowed into Gaza will not be enough to avert a wider catastrophe, due to the severity and depth of hunger in Gaza and the health needs of the people.

    According to the UN World Food Programme, which has enough food stockpiled to feed all of Gaza for three months, only one thing will work:

    An agreed ceasefire is the only way to reach everyone.

    Airdrops a ‘distraction and a smokescreen’

    Air-dropping food supplies is considered a last resort due to the undignified and unsafe manner in which the aid is delivered.

    The UN has already reported civilians being injured when packages have fallen on tents.

    The Global Protection Cluster, a network of non-governmental organisations and UN agencies, shared a story from a mother in Al Karama, east of Gaza City, whose home was hit by an airdropped pallet, causing the roof to collapse:

    Immediately following the impact, a group of people armed with knives rushed towards the house, while the mother locked herself and her children in the remaining room to protect her family. They did not receive any assistance and are fearful for their safety.

    Air-dropped pallets of food are also inefficient compared with what can be delivered by road.

    One truck can carry up to 20 tonnes of supplies. Trucks can also reach Gaza quickly if they are allowed to cross at the scale required. Aid agencies have repeatedly said they have the necessary aid and personnel sitting just one hour away at the border.

    Given how ineffective the air drops have been – and will continue to be – the head of the UN Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine has called them a “distraction” and a “smokescreen”.

    Malnourished women and children need specialised care

    De Waal has also made clear how starvation differs from other war crimes – it takes weeks of denying aid for starvation to take hold.

    For the 90,000 acutely malnourished women and children who require specialised and supplementary feeding, in addition to medical care, the type of food being air-dropped into Gaza will not help them. Malnourished children require nutritional screening and access to fortified pastes and baby food.

    Gaza’s decimated health system is also not able to treat severely malnourished women and children, who are at risk of “refeeding syndrome” when they are provided with nutrients again. This can trigger a fatal metabolic response.

    Gaza will take generations to heal from the long-term impacts of mass starvation. Malnourished children suffer lifelong cognitive and physical effects that can then be passed on to future generations.

    What needs to happen now

    The UN has characterised the limited reopening of aid deliveries to Gaza as a potential “lifeline”, if it’s upheld and expanded.

    According to Ciaran Donnelly from the International Rescue Committee, what’s needed is “tragically simple”: Israel must fully open the Gaza borders to allow aid and humanitarian personnel to flood in.

    Israel must also guarantee safe conditions for the dignified distribution of aid that reaches everyone, including women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities. The level of hunger and insecurity mean these groups are at high risk of exclusion.

    The people of Gaza have the world’s attention – for now. They have endured increasingly dehumanising conditions – including the risk of being shot trying to access aid – under the cover of war for more than 21 months.

    Two leading Israeli human rights organisations have just publicly called Israel’s war on Gaza “a genocide”. This builds on mounting evidence compiled by the UN and other experts that supports the same conclusion, triggering the duty under international law for all states to act to prevent genocide.

    These obligations require more than words – states must exercise their full diplomatic leverage to pressure Israel to let aid in at the scale required to avert famine. States must also pressure Israel to extend its military pauses into the only durable solution – a permanent ceasefire.

    Amra Lee 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. Air-dropping food into Gaza is a ‘smokescreen’ – this is what must be done to prevent mass starvation – https://theconversation.com/air-dropping-food-into-gaza-is-a-smokescreen-this-is-what-must-be-done-to-prevent-mass-starvation-262053

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • Russian strikes on penal colony in Zaporizhzhia kill 16, Ukraine says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russian strikes on a penal colony in the frontline region of Zaporizhzhia in southwestern Ukraine overnight killed 16 people and injured at least 35, regional Ukrainian military and Zaporizhzhia’s governor said on Tuesday

    Zaporizhzhia governor Ivan Fedorov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said that the correctional facility’s buildings were destroyed, and nearby private homes were also damaged.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, condemned the strikes as “another war crime” committed by Russia.

    “(Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s regime, which also issues threats against the United States through some of its mouthpieces, must face economic and military blows that strip it of the capacity to wage war,” Yermak said on X.

    Moscow forces have regularly attacked Zaporizhzhia, using drones, missiles and aerial bombs, since the start of the war that Russia started with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

    Russia unilaterally declared early in the war its annexation of parts of Zaporizhzhia and areas in and around three other Ukrainian regions. Kyiv and its Western allies called the move an illegal land grab.

    Fedorov said that Russian forces launched eight strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district, reportedly using high-explosive aerial bombs.

    Reuters could not independently verify Fedorov’s report. There was no immediate comment from Russia.

    Both sides deny targeting civilians in their strikes, but thousands of civilians have been killed in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia sweep T20 series against West Indies

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australia completed a 5-0 sweep of the West Indies in their Twenty20 international series with Ben Dwarshuis’s bowling paving the way for a three-wicket victory in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Monday.

    Mitchell Owen top-scored for Australia with 37 off 17 balls, while Cameron Green (32), Tim David (30) and Aaron Hardie (28 nout out) all made valuable contributions as the visitors reached their target of 171 with 18 balls to spare.

    The win sealed the first T20 series sweep by an Australian men’s team in the West Indies, and saw them end the tour with a perfect 8-0 record after a similar sweep in the three-test series.

    “I didn’t expect 5-0 at the start of the series,” Australia captain Mitchell Marsh said. “But we played some great cricket. It was something we spoke about after the fourth game.

    “We knew no Australian team had completed a clean sweep. We’ve had guys come in and played different roles for us.”

    The match featured 15 sixes, which Marsh attributed to the size of the venue.

    “I think it’s a small ground, so there’s always going to be more sixes than normal,” he said.

    “But I think if you look down our batting order in all the five games, we had a lot of power and I guess the messaging was just to play their natural game.”

    Marsh also lauded the performance of his relatively inexperienced bowlers in the death overs.

    “I’m pretty sure in the last four overs, we didn’t go for more than 40 or 50 across the five games,” he said.

    “It’s really hard to do. So I think all of them executed. Nathan Ellis was outstanding, Sean Abbott was brilliant. Ben Dwarshuis hasn’t played a lot, did a really good role, and even Xavier Bartlett has grown and grown as a bowler.”

    West Indies fans must have feared the worst when Australia won a fifth straight toss and bowled the hosts out for 170, a total they reached thanks in large part to Shimron Hetmyer’s knock of 52 off 31 balls.

    Dwarshuis picked up Hetmyer’s wicket as well as those of openers Brandon King (11) and Shai Hope (9).

    “It was a little bit of a slower wicket so we tried to hit the wicket hard and use the slower balls as well,” said Dwarshuis, who was named player of the match.

    Australia return home for a limited-overs series against South Africa, while the West Indies play Pakistan in three T20Is and three one-day internationals.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI China: China to send largest-ever delegation to Chengdu World Games

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

    China on Tuesday unveiled a 489-member delegation, including 321 athletes, for the upcoming 2025 Chengdu World Games.

    The team will compete in 152 events across 28 sports, marking China’s largest participation in the history of the Games. This year also marks the first inclusion of para-athletes in the delegation.

    Photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the World Games 2025 Torch Relay in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Ding Zengnida)

    As the highest-level international multi-sport event outside the Olympic Games, the 12th edition of the World Games will be held in Chengdu from August 7 to 17. It will be the first time the event is hosted on the Chinese mainland.

    The 2025 Games will feature 34 sports, 60 disciplines, and 256 events. China will make its debut in 12 sports, including floorball, cheerleading, flying disc, and powerboating.

    At the delegation’s launch ceremony, officials emphasized the mission to “glorify the nation,” calling on athletes to deliver top performances while adhering to principles of “zero appearance of doping” and “zero controversy in sportsmanship.”

    Zhong Qixin, head coach of China’s sport climbing team and a former gold medalist in men’s speed climbing at the eighth World Games, expressed high expectations for the home event.

    “We hope to achieve good results at our home event. We aim to focus on ourselves and showcase our skills to the world. We also hope that international athletes and coaches will perform well and enjoy the food and the competition here,” he said.

    Ai Xinliang, a para archer, called the World Games “a new challenge.”

    “Every match feels like the Olympics to me,” said Ai. “This time, competing on the same arena as able-bodied athletes will allow me to experience different emotions. There will certainly be difficulties, but I am mentally prepared and have trained thoroughly before the event,” he added. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Steaming ahead: China’s rural cafés embrace ‘coffee+’ model for deeper growth

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

    Customers enjoy coffee and their leisure time at a cafe in Baiyanggou Village in Urumqi County, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 15, 2025. (Xinhua/He Xiaotong)

    In Daofu, a quaint county in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, traditional Tibetan homes have been beautifully transformed into cafés, seamlessly blending international favorites like coffee with local treats such as butter tea and highland barley.

    “Sipping highland latte while listening to Tibetan folk songs and learning Thangka painting — what a perfect way to unwind!” exclaimed tourist Xu Xiaomei.

    In this county, which is filled with Tibetan heritage, cafés don’t just serve drinks — they offer local culture. “Even our coffee cups are custom-made from Daofu’s black pottery,” said Gao Yaojun, a local hotel manager, at the hotel’s café.

    Daofu now welcomes more than 1.5 million coffee-related tourist visits each year, reflecting the wider boom of café culture in China’s countryside. As of 2024, over 44,000 countryside coffee shops have sprung up nationwide.

    To stand out in an increasingly crowded space, many rural cafés are turning to the “coffee+” model, which pairs coffee with experiences like hiking, handicrafts, or farm visits. It’s not just about sipping a latte — it’s about discovering what makes each place special.

    In southwest China’s Guizhou Province, for example, a café perched on a 200-meter-high cliff has gone viral online. Adventurous visitors embark on a challenging trek through the forest and climb the cliffs to reach it, with the entire experience costing nearly 400 yuan (about 55.7 U.S. dollars) per person. Similar adrenaline-fueled cafés have also emerged in provinces like Zhejiang and Fujian.

    In south China’s Yunnan Province, one of the country’s key habitats for wild Asian elephants, guests at a café in Pu’er can sip freshly brewed coffee while watching elephants roam and forage in the distant forests.

    Some cafés have chosen to tap into their agricultural roots. As China’s primary coffee-producing region, Yunnan offers visitors the chance to sip locally grown brews while exploring plantations and roasteries.

    In Wanning, China’s island province of Hainan, coffee farm cafés let visitors roast their own beans, blending agritourism with beverage culture. And the leftover coffee grounds are turned into eco-friendly crafts like sand paintings, murals, and scented accessories.

    This rural café boom is largely fueled by urbanites seeking weekend escapes into nature. In the first quarter of 2025, rural tourism in China welcomed 707 million visitors, an 8.9 percent year-on-year increase. Revenue reached 412 billion yuan, up 5.6 percent.

    The café boom is also energizing local economies. In Anji County, Zhejiang, a rural region with under 600,000 residents, more than 300 countryside cafés have opened in recent years. Cafés here often operate on a community co-op model: villagers and collectives invest land or resources, café managing teams handle operations, and profits are shared through rent, wages, and dividends.

    Deep Blue, one of Anji’s most popular cafés, returns nearly half of its coffee sales revenue to local shareholders. “You’ve got to admire how brilliantly resourceful these young people are,” said one villager.

    The rise of rural cafés is also reversing urban migration. Many young entrepreneurs are returning to their hometowns, drawn by the potential of rural development. Among them is Wang Han, 27, from Xinzhai Village in Yunnan. After working in Shenzhen and Kunming, Wang returned in 2020 to open a café and an online coffee business. “There’s something worth coming back for. Now visitors from across China come to tour our coffee fields and taste our brews,” he said.

    At Deep Blue, its 127 staff members have an average age of 25 and backgrounds ranging from medicine to shipbuilding, according to founder Cheng Shuoqin, who grew up in Anji and launched his business in 2022, along with six partners.

    Cheng believes concerns about market saturation are premature. More well-educated young talent is still on their way to the countryside, he said. “The more young people return, the brighter the future of the countryside.”

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Flood relief work underway in northern Tianjin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    TIANJIN, July 29 (Xinhua) — Heavy rains on July 28 caused flooding of populated areas, damage to houses and bridges, and power outages in Jizhou District of Tianjin City, north China. Flood relief efforts have been launched and people are being evacuated.

    TIANJIN, July 29 (Xinhua) — Heavy rains on July 28 caused flooding of populated areas, damage to houses and bridges, and power outages in Jizhou District of Tianjin City, north China. Flood relief efforts have been launched and people are being evacuated.

    TIANJIN, July 29 (Xinhua) — Heavy rains on July 28 caused flooding of populated areas, damage to houses and bridges, and power outages in Jizhou District of Tianjin City, north China. Flood relief efforts have been launched and people are being evacuated.

    TIANJIN, July 29 (Xinhua) — Heavy rains on July 28 caused flooding of populated areas, damage to houses and bridges, and power outages in Jizhou District of Tianjin City, north China. Flood relief efforts have been launched and people are being evacuated.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Situation on border with Thailand has improved: Cambodian PM

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

    PHNOM PENH, July 29 (Xinhua) — The situation on the border between Cambodia and Thailand has improved after a ceasefire agreement came into effect, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on social media early Tuesday.

    “The situation on the frontline has eased with the ceasefire that came into effect at midnight on Monday in line with the spirit of the agreement between Cambodia and Thailand reached at a special meeting in Malaysia,” he wrote. “An early end to hostilities will also allow affected people, such as evacuees, to return to their homes sooner and resume normal life,” the prime minister said.

    “This ceasefire and peace agreement is bringing positive and effective results,” Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen said on social media on Tuesday morning.

    The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire from midnight Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said following a meeting he hosted in Malaysia on Monday.

    A shootout between Cambodian and Thai soldiers over disputed border territory began on July 24, with both sides accusing each other of violating international law. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Chancellor pledges to unlock growth in Cornwall

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Chancellor pledges to unlock growth in Cornwall

    Rachel Reeves confirms up to 1,300 jobs could be created following a £28.6 million National Wealth Fund investment to support the reopening of South Crofty Tin mine.

    • Investment will help cement Cornwall’s role in supplying a nationally critical material, supporting the government’s Industrial Strategy to boost growth in priority industries as part of the Plan for Change.

    • Proposals to cut licensing red tape announced yesterday will breathe life into Cornwall’s pubs, clubs, restaurants, and cafes with more alfresco dining and longer opening hours on offer for residents and tourists, as part of the Small Business Plan.

    • Chancellor’s pledge to renew Cornwall follows the Spending Review which delivered record investment across the UK, creating jobs and delivering economic growth that puts money in people’s pockets.

    Rachel Reeves has pledged to unlock growth in Cornwall through investment, slashing growth-stunting red tape, and creating good jobs that will put more money in Cornish people’s pockets.

    While touring Cornish Metals in Redruth this week, the Chancellor confirmed that a £28.6 million investment delivered by the National Wealth Fund to help finance the re-opening of the South Crofty Tin mine could create 1,300 jobs for the region.

    As well as the project itself creating over 300 jobs, it is estimated that a further 1,000 jobs will be created more widely as the company uses more local suppliers like metal fabricators and electricians and the mine itself will fuel supply chains in in the UK.

    Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said:

    Despite having so much potential to grow, Cornwall has been neglected by successive governments, and its families and businesses have suffered as a result.

    Like in every part of the UK, I am determined to unlock growth that creates jobs and puts more money in Cornish people’s pockets.

    Our investment to revive Cornwall’s proud tin mining industry and the thousands of jobs it will create for years to come is one way we are renewing the county, and there is more to come in our Plan for Change.

    This supports the government’s Industrial Strategy to boost growth in the UK’s high-growth industries, including clean energy, as tin is a critical material used in a wide range of electronic products manufactured by the sector.

    As demand for its use in solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, semi-conductors, and energy storage increases as Britain transforms into a clean energy superpower, Cornwall’s role in strengthening our domestic tin supply will be cemented. 

    The Chancellor pointed to this as an example of how the government will deliver renewal in Cornwall and elsewhere in the UK after delivering record investment in our security, health, and economy in the Spending Review, leading to new jobs and economic growth – the number one mission of the Plan for Change.

    Don Turvey, CEO of Cornish Metals, said:

    We are honoured to welcome the Chancellor to South Crofty and proud to showcase the significant progress we’re making as we move toward production. The UK government’s £28.6 million investment via the National Wealth Fund is a powerful vote of confidence in our project and the future of Cornwall’s mining industry.

    Tin is a critical mineral for the clean energy transition, essential to electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable infrastructure. By reviving domestic production at South Crofty, we’re not only creating over 300 direct jobs but also supporting many more across local supply chains and regional businesses.

    Our focus remains on delivering long-term, sustainable value safely, responsibly, and with deep roots in the community. We’re proud to be playing a role in bringing responsible tin mining back to Cornwall and supporting economic renewal and industrial growth in the region.

    Ian Brown, Head of Banking & Investments at the National Wealth Fund, said:

    Cornish Metals have made excellent progress as they work towards re-opening South Crofty. Our financing is designed to help them crowd further investment into the region, bringing skilled, year-round job opportunities, and driving local growth.

    Stopping off for a spot of fish and chips on the seafront, the Chancellor also met with staff at Harbour Lights fish and chip shop on Arwenack Street in Falmouth to discuss the government’s proposals to rip up arduous regulations that have blocked restaurants like theirs from growing.

    Ensuring local councils are more lenient when considering licensing applications, making it easier for pubs to serve their customers outside and for longer, and binning the outdated rule that businesses need to pay to advertise in locally printed press if applying for a license are three of ten recommendations being considered by the government so the hospitality industry in Cornwall and further afield can thrive.

    A consultation on the proposals will be launched later this year and this follows the reform of planning rules announced in the Autumn, which will further free the hospitality industry from growth-stunting regulations, fuel the economy and reduce government borrowing by £3.4 billion. This comes ahead of the publication of the Small Business Plan, which will show how the Plan for Change will rejuvenate smaller businesses and put more money in people’s pockets.

    The Chancellor also visited APCL A&P Falmouth, where she saw at first hand, how the ship repair facility supports the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and commercial vessels.

    The Chancellor welcomed APCL’s plans to redevelop the docks. The proposed expansion would significantly increase the port’s capacity for supporting defence, offshore, ferries and cruise vessels.

    As well as hearing about the economic benefits the plans could deliver for Cornwall, she also discussed APCL’s contribution to the deployment of floating offshore wind infrastructure as the government works to boost the country’s homegrown, clean energy supply to bring down bills for families.

    Mike Spicer, Managing Director of APCL A&P Falmouth, said:

    APCL A&P Falmouth is a centre of excellence for the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, offshore vessels, cruise ships and ferries. The facility is also a busy working port, handling over 100,000 tonnes of product annually and welcoming 56 cruise calls this year. 

    APCL was delighted to welcome the Chancellor to our facility and demonstrate at first hand our capabilities.

    The visit also provided a platform to discuss our plans to expand our facility, which would significantly enhance the services we can offer to our defence, offshore and cruise customers and help fulfil Cornwall’s ambitious floating offshore wind agenda.

    In a separate engagement, the Chancellor met with Kensa, a Cornish-founded and headquartered manufacturer of ground source heat pumps that has manufactured and installed over 17,000 in the UK since its establishment in 1999.

    As the government has stepped up efforts to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower and support households to upgrade their heating and energy efficiency, Kensa aims to support this by expanding its operations significantly, increasing its workforce from 200 to 450 by 2030 and growing its heat pump production and installations from 2,500 a year to 25,000 a year.

    Tamsin Lishman, CEO of Kensa, said:

    Kensa sits at the heart of the government’s plans for green industrial growth, a proud Cornish manufacturer of ground source heat pumps and a nationwide installer of heat networks.

    Kensa has bold ambitions to invest and expand its workforce and operations over the next five years, increasing employment in Cornwall and the wider UK to 450 people and many hundreds more in our installation supply chains.

    I have been buoyed by the recent government announcements on the Future Homes Standard, major funding commitments for the Warm Homes Plan, and a clear plan to bolster heat pump manufacturing as part of the new Industrial Strategy. This is the policy platform we need for growth in Kensa and in Cornwall, and we look forward to working with the government to deliver it.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: From futuristic design icon to environmental villain – the 80-year history of the plastic chair

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Geoff Isaac, Research Fellow, Design, Architecture and Building, University of Technology Sydney

    The Magis Bell Chair, made from recycled plastic, saves energy during production and transport and produces less waste for recycling or disposal at end of life. Magis

    What springs to mind when you’re asked to think of plastic chairs? Do you picture the ubiquitous lightweight, stackable polypropylene chair sold cheaply in hardware stores worldwide?

    Or perhaps you picture something more glamorous, such as Shiro Kuramata’s Miss Blanche (1988). This limited-edition artwork, featuring imitation roses suspended in acrylic resin, now sells for more than US$500,000 at auction.

    I research industrial design, exploring the symbiotic relationship between technology, commercial design and sustainability. The 80-year history of the plastic chair was the focus of my PhD.

    This humble, ubiquitous object offers unique insights into society’s shifting attitudes to plastic, and the changes to come.

    An 80-year history

    The story of the plastic chair began in the United States in the 1930s, when petrochemical manufacturers DuPont and Röhm & Haas started mass-producing acrylic glass.

    The material, available in rods and sheets, enabled industrial designers to produce a wide range of consumer products using traditional manufacturing techniques.

    Widespread shortages of traditional materials during World War II drove further development of plastics.

    After the war, designers and manufacturers quickly embraced plastics. They were seen as the foundation of a new, plentiful future, allowing the masses to access products previously reserved for the elite. Many household items such as televisions, toys and upholstery became cheaper, thanks to plastics.

    Fibreglass manufacturing advanced during WWII to support the US Navy. This involves weaving strands of glass into a loose mat, which is then placed into a mould. Polyester resin is poured in to bind the fibres together before it hardens into a solid shape. Fibreglass is strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant and can be moulded into complex shapes.

    The first fibreglass chair designs were Charles and Ray Eames’ Plastic Armchair and Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Chair. Then the Space Age (1957–69) inspired enthusiastic experiments with technicolor-saturated glossy surfaces and futuristic curved shapes, all made possible by fibreglass.

    Designers could handcraft prototypes, perfecting comfort and form. Many designs from this era are still in production and often feature in science fiction films.

    Plastic furniture features many in sci-fi movies (Scandinavian Design 101)

    A shift in public sentiment

    Looking back at Earth from space was a turning point for humanity. The famous Earthrise photo captured the precarious nature of our existence and dependence on finite resources, such as fossil fuels. Oil was used to make most plastic at that time.

    In the 1970s, the price of oil shot up tenfold when Arab nations banned petroleum exports and cut oil production during the Arab–Iraeli War. The Iraq–Iran war followed. In 1981, oil reached US$31 per barrel. Suddenly, plastics were expensive.

    Early plastics also had drawbacks. Colours faded and surfaces scratched, eroding consumer confidence. Disillusioned consumers began to favour traditional materials such as metal and timber. Few noteworthy plastic chair designs appeared during the next two decades.

    In response, the plastics industry changed tactics. If consumers favoured wooden furniture, then woodchips and veneer – held together by polymer adhesives and varnished with polyurethane – offered a cost-effective solution. Plastics were simply camouflaged within an ever-increasing range of products.

    As the environmental impacts of plastics became evident, the industry recognised it had an image problem and launched a major public relations effort around recycling. It worked. By the end of the century, plastics were fashionable again.

    Recycling eases guilt

    From the late 1990s, leading designers enthusiastically embraced injection moulding. This was much cheaper and faster than labour-intensive fibreglass.

    Philippe Starck’s LaMarie for Kartell launched a new trend for translucent chairs. Karim Rashid launched the affordable Oh Chair and Jasper Morrison introduced air injection moulding to the industry with the Air Chair.

    The revival was brief. The limitations of mechanical recycling gradually became more widely understood. Of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic produced by 2020, just 9% had been recycled, or more accurately “downcycled” such as by turning PET bottles into polyester for clothing.

    Ocean pollution became a focus when it was shown that by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in our seas. Alarm further intensified over the impact of chemical additives used in plastics and their effects on human health and the ability to reproduce.

    In response, designers and manufactures are now exploring plastics made at least partly from recycled plastics or renewable organic resources such as plants, algae or even carbon dioxide (bioplastics).

    My study of 60 such chairs identified the Bell Chair as the best of the bunch. Made from just 2.8kg of plastic waste, the design minimises the amount of energy required to make and transport the chair.

    These chairs come off the automated production line stacked 12-high for efficient transport. The manufacturer Magis also claims Bell Chairs can be recycled at end-of-life. But the lack of a resin identification code mark, and the inclusion of fibreglass, make it unlikely the product will actually be recycled.

    I thought my study would identify chairs made from bioplastics as delivering superior environmental outcomes. However, designers working with these materials were forced to compensate for inferior material strength by bulking up their designs, or mixing bio-based material with traditional plastics.

    Bulky designs demand higher energy consumption during manufacture and transport, while hybridised materials are problematic as they cannot be recycled and are not biodegradable.

    Siamese Chair, designed by Karim Rashid in 2014. The bioplastic made from acai fruit and bark from Ipe Roxo trees was not strong enough for the legs, and the shell of the chair had to be bulked up. The use of aluminium for the legs and the energy consumed during production and transport meant this 9.8kg chair achieved a weak score in my analysis.
    A Lot of Brasil

    The chair of the future

    Bans on single-use plastics, and measures to reduce plastic packaging and increase recycled content in packaging and products, are beginning to take effect. Manufacturers are also experimenting with renewable plastics in consumer goods.

    But to achieve global emissions-reduction targets, the transition from virgin fossil-based plastics to renewable plastics must accelerate. Government intervention will be crucial where voluntary industry agreements are failing, both at home and abroad.

    It’s likely the plastic chair of the future will be made entirely from renewable organic resources. Creating a more circular plastics economy is not only possible, it’s imperative.



    Read more:
    Curious Kids: why can some plastics be recycled but others can’t?

    Geoff Isaac 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. From futuristic design icon to environmental villain – the 80-year history of the plastic chair – https://theconversation.com/from-futuristic-design-icon-to-environmental-villain-the-80-year-history-of-the-plastic-chair-257470

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Global hunger declines, but rises in Africa and western Asia: United Nation (UN) report

    Source: APO


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    An estimated 8.2 percent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5 percent in 2023 and 8.7 percent in 2022. However, progress was not consistent across the globe, as hunger continued to rise in most subregions of Africa and western Asia, according to this year’s The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025) report published today by five specialized agencies of the United Nations.

    Launched during the Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, SOFI 2025 indicates that between 638 and 720 million people faced hunger in 2024. Based on the point estimate* of 673 million, this represents a decrease of 15 million people from 2023 and of 22 million from 2022.

    While the decline is welcome, the latest estimates remain above pre-pandemic levels, with the high food inflation of recent years contributing to the slow recovery in food security.

    Notable improvements are seen in southern Asia and Latin America. The prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) in Asia fell from 7.9 percent in 2022 to 6.7 percent, or 323 million people, in 2024. Additionally, Latin America and the Caribbean as a region saw the PoU fall to 5.1 percent, or 34 million people, in 2024, down from a peak of 6.1 percent in 2020.

    Unfortunately, this positive trend contrasts sharply with the steady rise in hunger across Africa and western Asia, including in many countries affected by prolonged food crises. The proportion of the population facing hunger in Africa surpassed 20 percent in 2024, affecting 307 million people, while in western Asia an estimated 12.7 percent of the population, or more than 39 million people, may have faced hunger in 2024.

    It is projected that 512 million people could be chronically undernourished by 2030. Almost 60 percent of those will be in Africa. This highlights the immense challenge of achieving SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), warned the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations agency for children (UNICEF), the UN World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

    Tracking nutrition targets

    • From 2023 to 2024, the global prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity – an assessment registering the experience of constraints on access to adequate food during part of the year – decreased slightly, from 28.4 to 28.0 percent, accounting for 2.3 billion people. This is 335 million more than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, and 683 million more than in 2015, when the Sustainable Development Agenda was adopted.
    • Among the indicators of child nutrition, the prevalence of stunting in children under five declined from 26.4 percent in 2012 to 23.2 percent in 2024, reflecting global progress.
    • The prevalence of child overweight (5.3 percent in 2012 and 5.5 percent in 2024), and in child wasting (7.4 percent in 2012 and 6.6 percent in 2024) remains largely unchanged.
    • The percentage of infants under six months exclusively breastfed increased significantly, from 37.0 percent in 2012 to 47.8 percent in 2023, reflecting growing recognition of its health benefits.
    • The prevalence of adult obesity rose from 12.1 percent in 2012 to 15.8 percent in 2022.
    • New data show an increase in the global prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15 to 49, from 27.6 percent in 2012 to 30.7 percent in 2023.
    • Estimates for a new SDG indicator introduced in the report reveal that about one-third of children aged 6 to 23 months and two-thirds of women aged 15 to 49 years met minimum dietary diversity.

    Food inflation

    SOFI 2025 also examines the causes and consequences of the 2021–2023 food price surge and its impact on food security and nutrition.

    The report highlights that the global policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic – characterized by extensive fiscal and monetary interventions – combined with the impacts of the war in Ukraine and extreme weather events, contributed to recent inflationary pressures.

    This food price inflation has hindered the post-pandemic recovery in food security and nutrition. Since 2020, global food price inflation has consistently outpaced headline inflation. The gap peaked in January 2023, with food inflation reaching 13.6 percent, 5.1 percentage points above the headline rate of 8.5 percent.

    Low-income countries have been particularly hit hard by rising food prices. While median global food price inflation increased from 2.3 percent in December 2020 to 13.6 percent in early 2023, it climbed even higher in low-income countries, peaking at 30 percent in May 2023.

    Despite rising global food prices, the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet fell from 2.76 billion in 2019 to 2.60 billion in 2024. However, the improvement was uneven. In low-income countries, where the cost of a healthy diet rose more sharply than in higher-income countries, the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet increased from 464 million in 2019 to 545 million in 2024. In lower-middle-income countries (excluding India), the number rose from 79 million in 2019 to 869 million over the same period.

    The report recommends a combination of policy responses to food price inflation. They include targeted and time-bound fiscal measures, such as social protection programs, to safeguard vulnerable households; credible and transparent monetary policies to contain inflationary pressures; and strategic investments in agrifood R&D, transport and production infrastructure, and market information systems to improve productivity and resilience.

    What they said

    FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu: “While it is encouraging to see a decrease in the global hunger rate, we must recognize that progress is uneven. SOFI 2025 serves as a critical reminder that we need to intensify efforts to ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. To achieve this, we must work collaboratively and innovatively with governments, organizations, and communities to address the specific challenges faced by vulnerable populations, especially in regions where hunger remains persistent.”

    IFAD President, Alvaro Lario: “In times of rising food prices and disrupted global value chains, we must step up our investments in rural and agricultural transformation. These investments are not only essential for ensuring food and nutrition security – they are also critical for global stability.”

    UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell: “Every child deserves the chance to grow and thrive. Yet over 190 million children under the age of 5 are affected by undernutrition, which can have negative consequences for their physical and mental development. This robs them of the chance to live to their fullest potential. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report for 2025 underscores the need to act urgently for the world’s youngest and most vulnerable children, as rising food prices could deepen nutrition insecurity for millions of families. We must work in collaboration with governments, the private sector and communities themselves to ensure that vulnerable families have access to food that is affordable and with adequate nutrition for children to develop. That includes strengthening social protection programs and teaching parents about locally produced nutritious food for children, including the importance of breastfeeding, which provides the best start to a baby’s life.

    WFP Executive Director, Cindy McCain: “Hunger remains at alarming levels, yet the funding needed to tackle it is falling. Last year, WFP reached 124 million people with lifesaving food assistance. This year, funding cuts of up to 40 percent mean that tens of millions of people will lose the vital lifeline we provide. While the small reduction in overall rates of food insecurity is welcome, the continued failure to provide critical aid to people in desperate need will soon wipe out these hard-won gains, sparking further instability in volatile regions of the world.”

    WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: “In recent years, the world has made good progress in reducing stunting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding, but there is still much to be done to relieve millions of people from the burdens of food insecurity and malnutrition. This report provides encouraging news, but also shows where the gaps are and who is being left behind, and where we must direct our efforts to ensure that everyone has access to a healthy and nutritious diet.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO).

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  • MIL-OSI China: Flood relief efforts stepped up in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei

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

    The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has sent three working groups to assist and guide flood control and disaster relief efforts in Beijing and Tianjin cities and Hebei province and has elevated the flood control emergency response for the areas to Level III — the third highest of the four-tier system — since Monday evening.

    Severe rainstorms have swept North China since July 23, leading to high water levels in some reservoirs, breaches in river embankments and significant flooding. Beijing’s Miyun and Huairou districts, as well as Chengde and Zhangjiakou in Hebei province were hit hard.

    On Monday, the National Commission for Disaster Reduction activated a Level IV national emergency response, the lowest one, for Beijing and Hebei, deploying teams to provide guidance for disaster relief efforts, including ensuring the basic needs of affected people.

    The central government has increased the allocation of 43,000 items of disaster relief supplies, including folding beds, towels, blankets, emergency lighting, on the basis of the previously allocated disaster relief materials to the affected areas.

    The Red Cross Society of China provided 2,000 sets of household emergency kits and assisted the affected areas with food, drinking water, maternal and infant supplies and hygiene kits.

    On Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management allocated 350 million yuan ($48.8 million) to support rescue efforts in nine provinces, regions and municipalities including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Jilin and Shandong.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Tax system reform helps drive investment

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

    During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China’s tax system has opened wider to the world, actively drawing in foreign investment while helping domestic enterprises expand their global footprint, official data showed.

    According to data released by the State Taxation Administration on Monday, the number of foreign-invested business entities with tax obligations in China increased by 12.7 percent from 2020 to the end of June 2025, showing growing confidence among global investors in China’s business environment.

    In terms of inbound investment, over 630 billion yuan ($87.8 billion) in profits from foreign-funded enterprises have benefited from tax incentives for reinvestment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, coupled with new policy allowing foreign investors to offset their reinvestment amounts against tax liabilities, further strengthening the appeal of the China market for global investors, said Wang Daoshu, deputy commissioner of the State Taxation Administration, during a news conference on Monday.

    Inbound consumption has also seen a significant boost, a result of nationwide efforts to streamline tax refund procedures for overseas tourists. In particular, the “refund-upon-purchase” model rolled out across the country this year has improved tax refund efficiency by over 40 percent, said the administration.

    One recent case involved a Dutch tourist in Chengdu, who purchased a product worth over 17,000 yuan at a tax refund store.

    “Within just five minutes of applying for a tax refund, he received more than 1,500 yuan — which he immediately used for additional purchases,” the senior official said.

    According to the administration, from January to June, the number of tax refund shops nationwide more than doubled to over 7,200. The number of international visitors receiving tax refunds surged by 186 percent year-on-year, while both the sales volume of tax-refunded goods and the total refund amount rose by about 94 percent, indicating the growing popularity of “travel in China “among foreign tourists.

    In addition, to support Chinese enterprises in expanding globally, tax authorities have also continued to provide tailored tax guidance for overseas operations, helping outbound companies better understand international tax environments and enhance compliance, Wang said, adding that to date, a total of 110 country and region-specific tax guides have been published.

    STA data on export tax rebates also showed that from 2021-24, China’s tax authorities processed export tax refunds with an average annual growth rate of 6.6 percent, and the growth accelerated to 7.1 percent on a comparable basis in the first half of the year.

    A comprehensive set of tax and fee reduction policies has also been deployed to provide tangible benefits to businesses and households operating in the market.

    From 2021 to the end of the first half of this year, the country delivered a cumulative total of 9.9 trillion yuan in tax and fee cuts. The figure is expected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan by the end of this year, according to the STA.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 29 July 2025 Departmental update WHO and Noora Health begin collaboration to strengthen support for family caregivers

    Source: World Health Organisation

    The World Health Organization (WHO) and Noora Health have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance global support for family caregivers – an often overlooked but vital component of health systems.

    This strategic collaboration, formalized during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva in May 2025, underscores the growing recognition of the essential role families play in delivering care across the life course. Representing the partners at the MoU signing were Dr Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General for Universal Health Coverage – Life Course at WHO, and Dr Shahed Alam, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Noora Health.

    The partnership aligns with key global health priorities, including the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health, the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030), and the Rehabilitation 2030 initiative.

    Through this MoU, WHO and Noora Health will focus on three core areas:

    1) creating training materials to improve caregiver knowledge and self-care practices for mothers, children, adolescents, and older adults;
    2) building a strong evidence base to inform policies and training and strengthen family caregiver-inclusive health systems globally; and
    3) conducting research and analysis to better understand and support the needs of family caregivers globally.

    Noora Health, a non-profit organization, has trained over 30 million caregivers across South Asia and South-East Asia, equipping families with the skills and knowledge to care for loved ones at home. Its work is rooted in the belief that families play a critical, although frequently undervalued and neglected, role in care delivery systems.

    This partnership marks a critical step forward in embedding family caregiving into mainstream health policy and practice, with the shared goal of improving outcomes and strengthening health systems worldwide.

    Note for editors

    WHO Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing (MCA)
     MCA leads global efforts to promote health and well-being across all stages of life – from pregnancy and childbirth to adolescence and ageing. Its vision is to ensure that every pregnant woman, mother, newborn, child, adolescent, and older person not only survives but thrives, enjoying the highest attainable standard of health and development.

    To achieve this, MCA provides strategic leadership, advocates for equity, and coordinates global partnerships. It works to reduce health risks through multisectoral action, generates and synthesizes evidence, and develops normative guidelines and human rights-based policies. The Department also supports countries in implementing these strategies and monitors progress to ensure lasting impact on health, growth, and well-being across the life course.

    Noora Health
    Since 2014, Noora Health has empowered over 30 million family caregivers and patients across Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Nepal through its innovative training programmes. At the heart of Noora Health’s approach is the recognition of family members as essential caregivers. By equipping them with critical health knowledge and skills  – both in hospitals and at home through a robust digital platform – Noora Health strengthens the broader care ecosystem, eases the burden on health workers, and improves community-wide understanding of health care, recovery, and prevention.

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  • MIL-OSI: Himax Subsidiary Liqxtal Proprietary Vision-Care Pro-Eye Monitor Named Finalist for Top Ten Age-Friendly Technology Product

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAINAN, Taiwan, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liqxtal Technology Inc. (“Liqxtal”), a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX), and a pioneer in liquid crystal optical innovation, today announced that its flagship vision-care product, the Liqxtal® Pro-Eye Monitor, has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Top Ten Age-Friendly Technology Product Awards, presented by the Taiwan Healthy Ageing Tech Show Committee. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding innovations that promote health, comfort, and quality of life for Taiwan’s aging population.

    Built on Liqxtal’s patented electrically tunable liquid crystal technology, the Pro-Eye monitor projects digital images to a virtual viewing distance of approximately 16 feet, dramatically farther than the typical 20 – 24 inches of conventional monitors. This design significantly eases ciliary muscle strain and reduces eye fatigue, offering a more natural and effortless viewing experience, especially for seniors experiencing dry eyes or blurred vision due to extended screen use.

    With Taiwan’s senior population rapidly growing, technologies that support visual wellness are increasingly vital to long-term care and healthy aging. Since its debut, the Pro-Eye Monitor has garnered strong interest across healthcare, eldercare, and smart home industries for its potential to redefine visual comfort for older adults. Evaluated by a panel of experts from the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs and academic institutions, its selection as a top ten finalist underscores Liqxtal’s leadership in age-friendly innovation.

    Liqxtal Pro-Eye Monitor will be showcased at the 2025 Taiwan Healthy Ageing Tech Show, held August 8 – 10 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Purposefully engineered to address age-related visual challenges, the Pro-Eye represents Liqxtal’s commitment to improving elderly eye health through advanced optical technology. During the event, Liqxtal will also exhibit other smart optical solutions, including the Liqxtal® Dim, which integrates Liqxtal’s proprietary pixelated liquid crystal light valve with Himax’s WiseEye™ ultralow power AI sensing technology, empowering an intelligent system that automatically adjusts light transmittance based on ambient conditions, enhancing both comfort and safety for seniors in varying lighting environments.

    “Liqxtal has been dedicated to advancing liquid crystal optical technologies to deliver eye-care solutions that provide both comfort and functionality,” said Dr. Hung Shan Chen, President of Liqxtal. “Being named a finalist for the top 10 Age-Friendly Technology Awards is a significant milestone that reinforces our commitment to extending this transformative technology to a broader range of aging-related applications, bringing us closer to our vision of a smarter, healthier lifestyle.”

    Liqxtal warmly invites media, healthcare professionals, and industry partners to visit Booth A805 at the Taiwan Healthy Ageing Tech Show during August 8 –10, to experience the Pro-Eye Monitor firsthand and explore how next-generation liquid crystal optics are shaping the future of visual wellness in senior care.

    About Liqxtal Technology Inc.

    Liqxtal Technology Inc. is a Taiwan based company that has been focused on exploring opportunities with liquid crystal (“LC”) beyond just displays since the company’s inception. With a distinguished track record in liquid crystal optics, Liqxtal has developed liquid crystal based optical components such as LC lens for ophthalmic application, LC diffuser for 3D sensing and LC retarder for light sensing. Additionally, Liqxtal designed and released LQ001, a high voltage & tunable frequency LC driver with a 1mm x 2mm footprint, which is particularly ideal for portable products. As a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Liqxtal also integrates novel display solutions such as tunable backlight with local dimming capability powered by FPGA for niche applications. Lastly, Liqxtal is dedicated to novel vision eyewear technology and strives to innovate and advance useful optical solutions to the world.

    About Himax Technologies, Inc.

    Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,609 patents granted and 370 patents pending approval worldwide as of June 30, 2025.

    http://www.himax.com.tw

    Forward Looking Statements

    Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

    Liqxtal Contact:

    Henry Hung, Deputy Director of Market & Sales Division
    Liqxtal Technology Inc.
    Tel: +886-6-505-0880
    Email: info@liqxtal.com

    Himax Contacts:

    Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR
    Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
    Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
    Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
    www.himax.com.tw

    Mark Schwalenberg, Director
    Investor Relations – US Representative
    MZ North America
    Tel: +1-312-261-6430
    Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From First Aid Skills to Developing Emotional Intelligence: How Moscow Social Workers Are Trained

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    Continuous learning is one of the main trends in education. It is especially important for employees in the social sphere, because caring for people requires a lot of knowledge and skills, sensitivity and the ability to find a common language with everyone. Developing competencies helps Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Social Sphere Workers in Moscow. This year it celebrated 17 years since its foundation.

    A mos.ru correspondent visited the training site and learned how social security employees are trained. Is it possible to master the profession from scratch, what does a simulation room look like, why first aid skills are needed by all specialists, and what scientific research is conducted by teachers — in our material.

    The Science of Caring for Others

    The Institute of Continuing Professional Education for Social Workers is located at 10 1st Basmanny Lane. The modern, bright space is quiet during the day: classes are in session in the classrooms. The lobby is decorated with a collage of photographs of teachers and students, collected for the 17th anniversary of the institute. We are greeted by Director Igor Timofeev. He tells us that among the students are specialists from family centers, Moscow Longevity Centers, psychologists, speech therapists, exercise therapy instructors, social inspectors, and other social workers.

    “Moscow sets the bar high, constantly introducing new technologies and standards for service delivery. Social workers should develop together with the city. The institute offers various courses – from professional retraining programs lasting six to nine months to online trainings that can be completed in an hour. For example, we train home care specialists: candidates for the position study the specifics of caring for older people, the intricacies of interaction, including with cognitive changes. You can also get the profession of a mediator – a mediator in family conflicts. Advanced training courses are designed for those who want to improve in their field. We also pump up soft skills: the ability to negotiate, convey your thoughts, hear the interlocutor,” he noted.

    The institute also has a school of kinship care. There, Muscovites can learn how to take care of their disabled and elderly relatives: how to safely move, feed, and help maintain hygiene. The institute is also involved in scientific research.

    “All our work comes down to one mission – to promote human well-being,” Igor Timofeev emphasized.

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    CPR and Empathy Suit

    Before going on practical training in city centers, students hone their skills in a simulation classroom. We go up to the second floor and enter a spacious hall where a first aid lesson is taking place. All social workers learn these skills so that they can act quickly and competently in an emergency.

    On the floor lies a mannequin — a full-size model of a human with a flexible chest. Teacher Svetlana Moiseenko demonstrates how to perform CPR, then invites students to try it. She regulates the rhythm and depth of their compressions, explains why they should take turns: a rescuer gets tired after a couple of minutes, which affects the quality of resuscitation.

    Then the group figures out what to do if an older person falls. According to the teacher, carpets, wires, and the bathtub are especially dangerous for them in the house. If they trip or slip and fall, the first thing you need to do is calm yourself down: fussing will do harm. Then you need to calm the victim down, find out if they can move their legs, arms, and head. If you suspect a fracture, you need to call an ambulance.

    The next topic is the Heimlich maneuver. It is used if a foreign object has entered a person’s airways. The teacher’s assistant puts on a training red vest. The tube imitates the airways, and the soft bulb with air imitates the diaphragm. Svetlana Moiseenko puts a plastic cap in the tube, grabs the assistant from behind and squeezes the bulb sharply. The cap flies out.

    The teacher explains that bedridden patients should be seated before eating – this way they will not choke, and the Heimlich maneuver will not be needed. She approaches the bed where the mannequin is lying and demonstrates proper feeding: she carefully seats it, puts a pillow under it, and uses adaptive dishes. The students are also taught on it schools of related care.

    “We are taught how to help without straining your back or your soul.”

    In addition, the simulation center has an empathy suit – a device with gloves, glasses, earplugs, weights and pads that creates a feeling of heaviness in the back, weakness in the joints, poor vision and hearing. Thanks to it, you can feel like you are in the body of an older person.

    “I have a medical education. At the institute, I teach first aid, long-term care and social rehabilitation. I admire people who work in this field. Taking care of others is not easy. We are taught how to help without straining your back or soul. For example, to avoid burnout, you need to replenish your energy. Meetings with loved ones, theaters, excursions, travel – everyone has their own recipe. When working with people, you can’t let yourself fade away,” admitted Svetlana Moiseenko.

    We chat with the class participants. Among them is Sergey Belov, a care assistant at the gerontology center “Dmitrovsky”His duties include caring for the residents of the institution and accompanying them to hospitals. When working with the hearing impaired, he acts as a sign language interpreter.

    “Psychological training is especially important for care assistants, because caring for older people takes a lot of moral resources. It is important to show attention, sympathy, patience. Professional skills also need to be developed. I was already familiar with the rules of first aid, but this course turned out to be more detailed, with practice on modern simulators. I plan to attend other classes at the institute. I am also studying at a medical college, which helps me in my work,” shared Sergey Belov.

    Liliya Kim, an assistant teacher at the Guryevsky supported living center, combines her work with her studies to become a clinical psychologist. She works on the socialization of young people with special needs: she explains to them how to shop, cook, keep the house clean, and manage finances.

    “Social workers need to be constantly trained. Our center supports different children, and we need to know a lot: the needs of people with cerebral palsy, prenatal injuries, organic brain disorders. In addition, Moscow is changing, and we must change with it. We help students learn new technologies, such as paying with a smile at the cash register, paying for travel on the metro using biometrics. The Institute has all the conditions for us to improve. Qualified teachers, modern equipment, a beautiful building – education at a high level,” she believes.

    Leadership training for managers

    The Institute also offers a program for heads of social institutions. We move to the fourth floor and look into a noisy classroom. Students split into groups and complete assignments. The training is dedicated to public speaking. Teacher Elena Silvanovich explains how to attract the audience’s attention: share stories from life, provide quotes, summarize the story at the end and call for action.

    “I help train flexible skills: team management, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence. I prefer interaction to lectures: this way, a small transformation occurs in each participant. In order to remain a professional in their field, a social security employee needs to be in an environment that motivates development: in it, you can learn something new, exchange experiences, be in a circle of like-minded people. The Institute of Continuing Professional Education is exactly such an environment,” Elena Silvanovich is sure.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Residents of 190 houses are moving or have completed their move in the South-East Administrative District under the renovation program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    Since the start of the renovation program in the South-Eastern Administrative District (SEAD), residents of 190 old houses are being resettled or have already moved into new apartments. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “In 2018, the first resettlement of residents under the renovation program began in the South-Eastern Administrative District. As of today, residents of 190 houses are moving into new apartments or have already completed the move – this is almost 34.5 thousand Muscovites. In total, 818 old houses are to be resettled under the renovation program in the southeast of the capital. More than 164 thousand Muscovites will move into new apartments,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    Evacuated houses are dismantled, and new residential complexes with accompanying infrastructure appear on the vacated sites.

    “Of the 190 buildings affected by resettlement under the renovation program in the South-East Administrative District, 166 have been completely vacated. In particular, in the Lyublino district, residents of 44 buildings have moved into new apartments, in Kuzminki and Nizhegorodskoye – 60. Another 18 buildings have been completely vacated in Lefortovo. Under the renovation program, apartments with finished, improved finishes are transferred for occupancy, which allows you to immediately move into them without wasting time on additional repairs. In addition, the areas near new buildings are comprehensively improved: trees and shrubs are planted, and areas for active recreation and sports are equipped,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Under the renovation program, residents are given apartments with ready-made improved finishing, which allows them to move into them immediately, without wasting time on additional repairs. In addition, the areas near new buildings are comprehensively improved: trees and shrubs are planted, and areas for active recreation and sports are equipped.

    Participants in the renovation program received new apartments in the same areas where they previously lived. At the same time, most Muscovites are moving to new buildings erected near their old houses.

    As noted Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government and Head of the Department of City Property, 31 thousand Muscovites lived in 166 vacated houses in the southeast of the capital. All of them received offers of equivalent apartments and have already signed contracts with the city. In Lublin, more than 8.9 thousand city residents from 44 completely vacated old buildings became the owners of new housing. In Kuzminki, all residents from 30 old houses — about 6.3 thousand people — have completed the documents for apartments and have already moved to new buildings, in the Nizhegorodsky District — over 4.7 thousand city residents from 30 buildings. In Lefortovo, about 2.7 thousand Muscovites from 18 vacated houses received the keys.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that about 10 thousand Muscovites began resettlement under the renovation program this summer.

    Renovation program: residents of 106 old houses in 10 districts of the capital have signed contracts for new apartments for the first half of 2025

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the renovation program intwice.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A modern city block will appear in Preobrazhenskoye according to the KRT project

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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    In the Preobrazhenskoye district of the Eastern Administrative District, as part of the integrated territorial development project (ITD), it is planned to reorganize an inefficiently used site with an area of 1.33 hectares. The corresponding draft resolution posted on the Moscow Government website. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    “According to the KRT project, almost 28.9 thousand square meters of real estate for various purposes are planned to be built in Preobrazhenskoye, including 18.6 thousand for the implementation of the renovation program. A sports and educational building of the Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism with an area of 6.24 thousand square meters, an ambulance substation with an area of 4.02 thousand square meters for 20 parking spaces and a heating substation will be built nearby. The new development will be skillfully integrated into the surrounding landscape,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The area to be redeveloped is located at the address: Poteshnaya Street, land plot No. 6/2, not far from the Preobrazhenskaya Ploshad station of the Sokolnicheskaya metro line. The area has well-developed infrastructure: a school, shops, a business center, a sports complex and other popular facilities are located nearby.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke aboutthe fifth anniversary of the KRT program in the capital.

    According to the program of integrated development of territories, multifunctional city blocks are being created, where roads, comfortable housing and all necessary infrastructure are being designed on the site of former industrial zones and inefficiently used areas. Currently, 336 KRT projects with a total area of more than 4.2 thousand hectares are at various stages of development and implementation in Moscow. This work is being carried outon behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

    Parks and squares will be created in a significant part of KRT projects — Sobyanin

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Active Citizen project has launched a quiz about Moscow’s resort areas

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    This summer, city residents can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of summer holidays without leaving the capital. New Quiz In the Active Citizen project, he will introduce Muscovites to the city’s resort areas.

    The quiz traditionally contains eight questions. By answering them, participants will learn how many open-air swimming pools are operating at the festival sites where free water training sessions are held as part of the project “Summer in Moscow”, and where you can admire dry fountains.

    In addition, participants can discover a new route for river electric boats and one of the well-equipped embankments for walks, which offers a picturesque view of the city.

    The quiz will help city residents take a fresh look at summer holidays in the capital. For each correct answer, participants will be awarded points for the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes”. They can be used to receive discounts on goods and services, as well as souvenirs for outdoor recreationPoints can also be donated to charity.

    Quizzes in “Active Citizen” introduce Muscovites to significant events, historical facts and achievements of the city. For example, one of the latest episodes is dedicated to the capital’s houses in Russian and neo-Russian styles. New quizzes are launched every two weeks, and you can follow their announcement in project news.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. “Summer in Moscow” is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Project “Active Citizen”has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it, and more than seven thousand votes have been held. Every month, 30 to 40 decisions are implemented in the city. The project is being developed by the State Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital Department of Information Technology.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Insolvency Rules Committee: Reappointment of 2 solicitor members

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    Insolvency Rules Committee: Reappointment of 2 solicitor members

    The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee.

    The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointments, for a second term of Robert Paterson and Alexander Wood as Solicitor Members of the Insolvency Rules Committee for four years. Robert Paterson second term will commence on 26 June 2026. Alexander Wood’s second term will commence on 30 September 2026.

    Biographies

    Robert Paterson is a partner at Wedlake Bell LLP and specialises in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency law. He acts for officeholders, lenders, directors and creditors. He has recently advised on several cross-border insolvencies. Robert spent six months on secondment to the Policy Unit of the Insolvency Service. He is also a licensed insolvency practitioner.

    He has not declared any political activity.

    Alexander Wood is a partner at McDermott Will & Emery. He has over 25 years’ experience working on some of the most complex insolvency and restructuring matters including Westinghouse, MF Global, the Lehman Bros cases and the sovereign debt restructures of Ukraine and Argentina. He is also an Honorary Professor of Practice at UCL where he teaches corporate restructuring and insolvency at post-graduate level.

    He has not declared any political activity.

    The reappointment of Solicitor members of the Insolvency Rules Committee are made, by the Lord Chancellor after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, under Section 413 of the Insolvency Act 1986.

    The appointment of non-judicial members of the Insolvency Rules Committee are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment and reappointment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ECB Consumer Expectations Survey results – June 2024

    Source: European Central Bank

    29 July 2025

    Compared with May 2025:

    • median consumer perceptions of inflation over the previous 12 months remained unchanged, as did median expectations for inflation three and five years ahead, while median inflation expectations for one year ahead decreased;
    • expectations for nominal income growth over the next 12 months remained unchanged, while expectations for spending growth over the next 12 months decreased;
    • expectations for economic growth over the next 12 months became less negative, while the expected unemployment rate in 12 months’ time decreased;
    • expectations for growth in the price of homes over the next 12 months decreased slightly, as did expectations for mortgage interest rates 12 months ahead.

    Inflation

    In June, the median rate of perceived inflation over the previous 12 months remained unchanged at 3.1% for the fifth consecutive month, its lowest level since September 2021. Meanwhile, median expectations for inflation over the next 12 months decreased by 0.2 percentage points to 2.6%, meaning that the increases observed in March and April were fully reversed in May and June. Expectations for three years ahead were unchanged at 2.4%, while expectations for inflation five years ahead held steady at 2.1% for the seventh consecutive month. Uncertainty about inflation expectations over the next 12 months was unchanged in June. Broadly, the evolution of inflation perceptions and expectations followed similar trends across income groups. However, over the previous year and a half lower income quintiles reported slightly higher inflation perceptions and short-horizon expectations than higher income quintiles. Younger respondents (aged 18-34) continued to report lower inflation perceptions and expectations than older respondents (aged 35-54 and 55-70), although the gap was narrower than in previous years.

    Inflation results

    Income and consumption

    Consumers’ expectations for nominal income growth over the next 12 months remained unchanged at 1.0% in June. However, this apparent stability conceals a decline in expectations among higher income individuals, offset by an increase in expectations among lower income groups. Perceived nominal spending growth over the previous 12 months held steady at 5.0% in June. In contrast, expected nominal spending growth over the next 12 months decreased further to 3.2% in June, from 3.5% in May and 3.7% in April. This decline reflects the heightened economic uncertainty of recent months as well as lower expected inflation.

    Income and consumption results

    Economic growth and labour market

    Economic growth expectations for the next 12 months became less negative, rising to -1.0% in June from -1.1% in May and -1.9% in April. Expectations for the unemployment rate 12 months ahead edged down to 10.3% in June, from 10.4% in May. Consumers continued to expect that the future unemployment rate would be only slightly higher than the perceived current unemployment rate (9.8%), suggesting a broadly stable labour market outlook.

    Economic growth and labour market results

    Housing and credit access

    Consumers expected the price of their home to increase by 3.1% over the next 12 months, a slight decline from 3.2% in May. Expectations for mortgage interest rates 12 months ahead fell to 4.3%, down from 4.4% in May. As in previous months, lower income households expected the highest mortgage interest rates 12 months ahead (4.9%), while higher income households expected the lowest rates (3.9%). The net percentage of households reporting tighter (relative to those reporting easier) access to credit over the previous 12 months increased slightly, while the net percentage of those expecting tighter credit conditions over the next 12 months declined marginally.

    Housing and credit access results

    The microdata underlying the aggregate results are available on the Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) web page in the Data and methodological information section.

    The release of the Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) results for July is scheduled for 1 September 2025.

    For media queries, please contact: Alessandro Speciale, tel.: +49 172 1670791.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to host smart vehicle conference in October

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

    The 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference will be held Oct. 16-18 in Beijing at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition and Convention Center.

    The annual conference will focus on autonomous driving, smart vehicle interiors, vehicle-road-cloud integration and intelligent low-carbon transportation.

    Organizers say the event aims to deepen integration between intelligent connected vehicles and related industries while promoting global innovation in the sector.

    The conference will include three main sessions: an opening ceremony, general assembly and closing ceremony, according to organizers. Additionally, three special events are planned: an international automotive industry cooperation conference, an automotive industry policy roundtable and a Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development conference.

    Six forums will address policy governance, technological innovation, safety and security, AI applications, industry expansion and data systems.

    This year’s event will emphasize how information technology, big data and AI are transforming the automotive industry. Discussions will examine how intelligent connected vehicles can accelerate digital transformation and integrate the physical and digital economies.

    Attendees will be able to experience vehicles with various autonomous driving capabilities, vehicle-road-cloud integration systems and smart home connectivity features.

    The World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, established in 2018, is China’s first national-level conference for smart vehicles approved by the State Council. This will be the eighth edition of the event.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese, African youth design green projects at Beijing dialogue

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

    Young people from China and 12 African countries designed environmental projects during a dialogue in Beijing on Monday, as both sides seek to deepen cooperation on climate and sustainability issues.

    The 5th China-Africa Future Leaders’ Dialogue Achievements Report Meeting and China-Africa Future Leaders’ Dialogue Symposium on Green Development was held at Beijing Library, where Chinese and African participants formed seven working groups to develop what organizers called “small but beautiful” green public welfare projects.

    Representatives from African nations also joined faculty and students from Tsinghua University and environmental experts from the Beijing Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Center for discussions on sustainable development practices.

    The initiative aims to transform young people from passive observers into active champions of environmental cooperation between China and Africa, organizers said.

    Organizers said promising projects identified during the meeting would receive continued support to help convert ideas into tangible results.

    African participants said Beijing’s green development practices provided valuable examples for their home countries, expressing hope that the projects designed during the dialogue would lead to concrete environmental initiatives.

    The event was hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and co-organized by the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Beijing Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Center, and the People’s Government of Tongzhou District.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing to host 2026 World Aquatics Short-Course Swimming Championships

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

    Beijing has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 World Aquatics Short-Course Swimming Championships following a decision by the World Aquatics Bureau.

    The announcement was made during the World Aquatics General Congress in Singapore, held alongside the ongoing World Aquatics Championships.

    Swimmers start at the men’s 200m individual medley final at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25M) in Budapest, Hungary, Dec. 10, 2024. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

    More than 1,000 elite swimmers from over 200 countries and regions are expected to compete in the Chinese capital over six days in late 2026.

    Beijing, known for its extensive experience in hosting major international sporting events, was selected after a competitive bidding process, World Aquatics said.

    “Beijing has demonstrated time and again its capacity to deliver world-class events across all aquatic disciplines,” said World Aquatics president Husain Al-Musallam. “We are confident that this tradition of excellence will continue in 2026.”

    Beijing has previously hosted 38 World Aquatics events and is also set to stage the full-scale World Aquatics Championships in 2029, which will include open water swimming and high diving in addition to the five core disciplines.

    This will be the third time China has hosted the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m), following Shanghai in 2006 and Hangzhou in 2018.

    Chinese Swimming Association president Zhou Jihong welcomed the decision. “We are thrilled and deeply honored to host this prestigious championship in Beijing, a city with a strong Olympic legacy and enduring passion for aquatic sports,” said Zhou. “This is an important opportunity to showcase the talents of the world’s best swimmers, and we will work tirelessly to ensure a world-class experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.”

    Among those anticipating the event is Chinese Olympic champion and men’s 100m freestyle long-course world record holder Pan Zhanle.

    “I can’t wait to compete in front of a home crowd,” said Pan. “The short-course championships bring a unique intensity and excitement. I hope to make history in Beijing and inspire the next generation of swimmers.”

    With the successful bid, China further strengthens its role as a major contributor to the global aquatics community, having hosted more than 100 World Aquatics events to date, the federation said.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Bridging global intelligence divide: China’s solutions to making AI more inclusive

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

    Bridging global intelligence divide: China’s solutions to making AI more inclusive

    The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), held from July 26 to 28 in Shanghai, brought together representatives from around the world to explore avenues for the inclusive growth of artificial intelligence (AI). China’s approach offered insights into how AI can deliver shared benefits and help bridge the global intelligence divide.

    Under the theme “Global Solidarity in the AI Era,” the 2025 WAIC attracted over 1,500 guests from more than 30 countries and regions for in-depth exchanges and high-level forums. Featuring a record-breaking 70,000-square-meter exhibition, the 2025 WAIC unveiled over 3,000 AI innovations, including over 100 global and China-first debuts, showcasing a dynamic vision for global AI cooperation.

    During the opening ceremony, several key initiatives and outcomes were announced, including an action plan for global AI governance, the International Open Source AI Cooperation Initiative, and the “AI from China·Benefits the World (2025)” case collection.

    This photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in east China’s Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

    MOBILIZING GLOBAL WISDOM

    At the main forum of the high-level meeting on global AI governance, global leaders reflected on the profound challenge of ensuring AI develops as a force for good rather than harm. Geoffrey Hinton, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics, underscored that one of humanity’s greatest challenges is ensuring that intelligent AI systems are not only vastly capable but also continue to be aligned with human interests.

    Hinton likened the development of such systems to raising a tiger cub, highlighting the importance of guiding AI behavior before it grows beyond our control. He stressed that no single nation can tackle the risks of advanced AI alone, and that building AI that is both powerful and subservient will require sustained global cooperation.

    Echoing this view, a dialogue between former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and former Microsoft Executive Vice President Harry Shum explored how competition and cooperation must coexist in the AI era. Schmidt underlined the need for transnational cooperation to set rules for global competition and collaboration in AI.

    This exchange embodies WAIC’s broader mission to advance AI development that is inclusive, responsible, and beneficial for all humanity.

    With vast data resources, diverse application scenarios, and surging market demand driven by accelerating digital transformation, China offers fertile ground for AI model training, iteration, and deployment, laying a strong foundation for global cooperation and scalable innovation, according to Gary Gu, technology consulting managing partner of EY Greater China.

    On July 26, an action plan for global AI governance was released. The plan outlines concrete steps to foster open collaboration and inclusive innovation, encouraging bold experimentation, building international platforms for scientific and technological cooperation, and cultivating a pro-innovation policy environment.

    It also calls for strengthened alignment in policy and regulation, and lower technical barriers to promote breakthroughs in AI technology innovation and widespread AI applications. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting countries in the Global South to develop AI technologies and services in line with their local needs, helping them genuinely access and apply AI.

    A staff member of Tencent (L) introduces Tairos, a modular embodied intelligence open platform, to visitors at the 2025 World AI Conference in east China’s Shanghai, July 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

    INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

    At the 2025 WAIC, numerous outstanding cases demonstrated how Chinese enterprises, from leading AI model developers to industrial innovators, are leveraging AI technologies to share the benefits of AI development with more countries. This embodies China’s commitment to ensuring that AI serves not only as a driver for technological advancement but also as a tool for fostering inclusive growth.

    At iFLYTEK’s exhibition area, the Spark X1 large model unveiled on July 25 has drawn significant attention from international visitors, who asked it questions in their native languages. The model now supports over 130 languages and excels in translation, reasoning, and text generation, facilitating deeper cross-border communication and cooperation.

    “Our large model products are going global through intelligent terminals such as automobiles, and we are collaborating with partners in other countries on education and other fields,” said Wu Junhua, vice president of iFLYTEK. “The overseas expansion of large models shows the globalization of technology. Chinese-origin large models have begun their acceleration run, empowering the world.”

    CITIC Dicastal’s plant in Morocco was listed as a “Lighthouse Factory” in January 2025, making it the first facility in Africa to achieve such recognition in the field of intelligent manufacturing. Representing a high level of global smart manufacturing, the plant has implemented over 40 digital use cases. From raw material selection to final packaging of aluminum wheels, every step is monitored and optimized in real time by intelligent systems. This has resulted in a 17 percent increase in overall equipment efficiency, a 27 percent boost in labor productivity, and a 31 percent reduction in defect rates.

    French multinational Schneider Electric has emerged as a model of collaborative AI innovation through deep integration with China’s digital ecosystem. At the 2025 WAIC, Schneider Electric joined hands with several local partners to showcase cutting-edge industrial AI applications.

    These included Digital Nail Technology, which specializes in AI-powered digital planning in manufacturing and Chance Digital Science & Technology, which showcased breakthrough solutions in AI-driven digital reconstruction and twin modeling for process industries. These collaborations reflect a model of inclusive innovation, leveraging global expertise and China’s vibrant AI ecosystem to accelerate real-world adoption and foster shared progress.

    “China’s commitment to driving high-quality development through AI and technological innovation aligns perfectly with our vision of sustainable, green productivity. By partnering with leading Chinese enterprises, we are not only bringing global best practices to China but also exporting China’s vibrant AI ecosystem and innovations to the world,” said Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric’s Senior Vice President and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. “We aim to harness AI’s full potential to build a smarter, greener future — ‘in China for China, in China for the world.’”

    Visitors try the WPS Office AI system at the 2025 World AI Conference in east China’s Shanghai, July 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

    PROMISING INITIATIVES, PARTNERSHIPS

    Building on its vision for inclusive AI development, China is actively promoting initiatives and alliances designed to consolidate, standardize, and promote global artificial intelligence cooperation. These efforts strongly focus on supporting developing countries as they seek to bridge the “intelligence divide,” ensuring that the benefits of AI innovation are shared equitably.

    At the “Win-Win BRICS” forum held as part of the 2025 WAIC, representatives from many countries and international organizations gathered to discuss AI cooperation. The forum launched the BRICS AI Industry Cooperation Network, aimed at promoting standard alignment, policy dialogue, and practical AI collaboration.

    Zhang Jun, product lead of Baidu’s PaddlePaddle framework, emphasized at the forum that open-source AI plays a vital role in driving inclusive technological development by making AI benefits more accessible. He noted that many of Baidu’s products and services are actively embracing large model technologies, and through open-source strategies, the company is working to extend AI capabilities to a broader user base.

    Another key milestone was the launch of the Global Call for AIM Global Centers of Excellence by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aimed at accelerating AI application in manufacturing and promoting digital transformation across developing countries. This initiative fosters international collaboration and resource sharing to catalyze industrial AI innovation worldwide.

    Jason Slater, chief of division of digital transformation and artificial intelligence of UNIDO, praised China’s support in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, highlighting its efforts to establish centers of excellence, expand technology access, enhance individual skills, and strengthen local innovation ecosystems — bringing AI benefits to those who need them most.

    China’s commitment to sharing AI governance experience and fostering international partnerships was also highlighted by the launch of “MAZU-Urban,” an AI-powered early warning system for multi-hazard disaster prevention.

    Donated to Djibouti and Mongolia, this system exemplifies China’s approach to embedding AI solutions in global public goods, enhancing resilience in vulnerable regions.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: RSH announces statutory appointments to the Board of Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    RSH announces statutory appointments to the Board of Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited

    The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has made three statutory appointments to the Board of Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited (Ash-Shahada). 

    Ash-Shahada is a London-based landlord providing social housing in London and supported exempt accommodation in Birmingham. RSH published a regulatory notice in July 2021 which found a number of failures relating to the Governance and Financial Viability Standard.  

    The new appointments are: 

    • Martin Tiplady OBE 

    • Sarah Cameron 

    • Waqar Ahmed 

    Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive of RSH, said: 

    Following the publication of the regulatory notice, we have been working with Ash-Shahada to ensure it addresses the weaknesses identified.  

    We have made these three appointments to ensure that the Board has the capacity and capability it needs to resolve the governance failures.

    Notes to Editors

    1. A registered provider is responsible for ensuring that it manages itself effectively, achieves the standards set by the regulator, and engages positively with the regulator’s regulatory framework. Where a failure against a standard or other problem has been identified, the regulator expects providers to respond in a prompt and effective manner. It may be necessary for the regulator to step in and exercise its powers under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 as amended (the Act) when a provider fails to do so.  The regulator has published guidance on how the regulator uses and intends to use its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers. 

    2. Section 269 of the Act enables the regulator to appoint one or more persons as an officer of a private registered provider.   

    3. The regulatory standards page provides information about the economic and consumer standards that registered providers must meet.

    For general enquiries email enquiries@rsh.gov.uk. For media enquiries please see our Media Enquiries page.

    Updates to this page

    Published 29 July 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –