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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi meets Russian FM in Beijing

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    BEIJING, July 15 — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Russia should bolster mutual support within multilateral frameworks, safeguard their development and security interests, unite the Global South countries, and push the international order toward a more just and equitable direction.

    Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, calling on both sides to support each other in steering the development direction of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), injecting new momentum into the SCO, and making the strategic platform more substantive and stronger.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: ExxonMobil has begun operating a major chemical complex in southern China /detailed version-1/

    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

    GUANGZHOU, July 15 (Xinhua) — Energy giant ExxonMobil on Tuesday commissioned its flagship chemical complex in southern China, the first major petrochemical project in the country that the U.S. company has wholly owned.

    The move underscores ExxonMobil’s confidence in the world’s second-largest economy and comes amid China’s ongoing efforts to promote high-level opening-up and attract foreign investment.

    The first phase of the project, located in the Dayawan Petrochemical Industrial Park in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, southern China, includes a flexible feedstock steam cracker with an annual capacity of 1.6 million tons of ethylene, a key ingredient in the production of plastics and fibers used in a wide range of products such as packaging.

    The site also houses production facilities for high-performance polyethylene and polypropylene.

    At the launch ceremony, ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Jack Williams called the complex a “new chapter” in the company’s long history in China and said the project would be a key element in developing a powerful petrochemical industry in Guangdong Province.

    Construction of the complex in Huizhou began in April 2020 and includes two stages. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi meets Australian PM in Beijing

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

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    BEIJING, July 15 — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Tuesday.

    Xi once again congratulated Albanese on his re-election. He said that with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Australia relations have emerged from their low point and achieved a turnaround in recent years, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries.

    The most important insight this gives us is that treating each other as equals, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and engaging in mutually beneficial cooperation serve the fundamental interests of both China and Australia and the two peoples, Xi said.

    Noting that the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership has entered its second decade, Xi said China stands ready to work with Australia to further advance their relations for sound development to bring greater benefits to the two peoples.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: V. Zelensky held telephone conversations with the US President and NATO Secretary General

    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

    Kyiv, July 15 /Xinhua/ — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram on Tuesday night that he had telephone conversations with US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

    According to V. Zelensky, during the conversation with the head of the White House, issues such as strengthening the air defense system of Ukraine, etc. were raised.

    The parties also agreed to call each other more often and continue to coordinate their steps.

    During the conversation with M. Rutte, V. Zelensky thanked the allies for their willingness to provide Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems. According to him, the United States, Germany and Norway are working together on this issue.

    Separately, the NATO Secretary General informed V. Zelensky about the details of his talks with D. Trump and cooperation between Europe and the United States to increase support for Ukraine. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: UN Security Council extends mandates of missions in Haiti and Yemen

    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 15 (Xinhua) — The Security Council on Monday adopted two separate resolutions to extend the mandates of U.N. missions in Haiti and Yemen.

    Resolution 2785 extends the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti for six and a half months, until 31 January 2026. The document expresses the Security Council’s intention to consider the UN Secretary-General’s recommendations of February 2025 regarding options for a possible UN role in Haiti, in particular the establishment of a UN office to provide logistical and operational support to the multinational police force in Haiti.

    In accordance with resolution 2786, the mandate of the UN Mission to Support the Implementation of the Hodeida Agreement (UNMHA) is extended for six and a half months, until 28 January 2026.

    The resolution expresses the intention of the Security Council to consider the full range of options for the UNMHA mandate, including an assessment of the future viability and completion timeframe of the mission, and to make any necessary adjustments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, etc., as may be required in connection with developments on the ground, including a durable ceasefire throughout the country.

    The document calls on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to submit a further review of UNMHA to the Security Council by 28 November 2025.

    Both resolutions were adopted unanimously. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Agreement between Kazakhstan and China on simplifying customs procedures demonstrates the potential of the SCO – Kazakh expert

    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

    Astana, July 15 (Xinhua) — The agreement between Kazakhstan and China on simplifying customs procedures demonstrates the potential of the SCO as a platform for testing and implementing advanced solutions, Gulnar Shaimergenova, director of the Kazakhstan Center for China Studies, said at the 2025 SCO Think Tank Forum in Shanghai.

    In her speech, she emphasized the importance of expanding joint educational programs, including organizing schools for young leaders and retraining courses for civil servants in the field of sustainable development and digital governance at SCO universities.

    G. Shaimergenova also noted the need for legal harmonization, proposing to develop a model law for cross-border arbitration and unified law enforcement, which would simplify the interaction of businesses and institutions in the SCO space.

    In addition, she stressed the importance of active integration of business, banks and investors into SCO projects, as well as the need for synergy between regional and global initiatives, support for UN reforms and the promotion of the principles of justice, inclusiveness and sovereign equality in international affairs. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US tech giant Nvidia CEO praises China’s AI development

    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

    BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) — U.S. tech giant Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised China’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) during his visit to Beijing on Tuesday, calling the Chinese market “big” and “dynamic.”

    “AI is growing very fast in China,” Jensen Huang said in an interview, highlighting China’s thriving AI ecosystem and pointing to the abundance of startups and large cloud service providers.

    He added that China has a strong talent pool, noting that the country is home to 50 percent of the world’s artificial intelligence researchers.

    “AI is everywhere, from consumer apps, online shopping, grocery delivery to self-driving cars and other incredible applications,” added Jensen Huang.

    He said he was “very happy” to see the development of artificial intelligence in China, citing the high level of education in science and mathematics.

    On Wednesday, Jensen Huang will attend the opening ceremony of the 3rd China International Supply Chain Exposition (CISCE) and participate in related activities. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI: Municipality Finance issues a NOK 250 million tap under its MTN programme

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Municipality Finance Plc
    Stock exchange release
    15 July 2025 at 10:00 am (EEST)

    Municipality Finance issues a NOK 250 million tap under its MTN programme

    On 16 July 2025 Municipality Finance Plc issues a new tranche in an amount of NOK 250 million to an existing series of notes issued on 6 June 2025. With the new tranche, the aggregate nominal amount of the notes is NOK 2.250 billion. The maturity date of the notes is 6 January 2031. The notes bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.125 % per annum.

    The new tranche is issued under MuniFin’s EUR 50 billion programme for the issuance of debt instruments. The offering circular, the supplemental offering circular and final terms of the notes are available in English on the company’s website at https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/for-investors.

    MuniFin has applied for the new tranche to be admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange maintained by Nasdaq Helsinki. The public trading is expected to commence on 16 July 2025. The existing notes in the series are admitted to trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.

    J.P.Morgan SE acts as the Dealer for the issue of the new tranche.

    MUNICIPALITY FINANCE PLC

    Further information:

    Joakim Holmström
    Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Sustainability
    tel. +358 50 444 3638

    MuniFin (Municipality Finance Plc) is one of Finland’s largest credit institutions. The owners of the company include Finnish municipalities, the public sector pension fund Keva and the State of Finland.
    The Group’s balance sheet is over EUR 53 billion.

    MuniFin builds a better and more sustainable future with its customers. Our customers include municipalities, joint municipal authorities, wellbeing services counties, joint county authorities, corporate entities under the control of the above-mentioned organisations, and affordable social housing. Lending is used for environmentally and socially responsible investment targets such as public transportation, sustainable buildings, hospitals and healthcare centres, schools and day care centres, and homes for people with special needs.

    MuniFin’s customers are domestic but the company operates in a completely global business environment. The company is an active Finnish bond issuer in international capital markets and the first Finnish green and social bond issuer. The funding is exclusively guaranteed by the Municipal Guarantee Board.

    Read more: https://www.kuntarahoitus.fi/en/

    Important Information

    The information contained herein is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into any such country or jurisdiction or otherwise in such circumstances in which the release, publication or distribution would be unlawful. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, exemption from registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

    This communication does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or under the applicable securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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  • MIL-OSI: CoinShares Announces Amendment to Financial Calendar

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tuesday, 15 July 2025 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey – CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares” or the “Company“) (Nasdaq Stockholm Market: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), a global investment firm specialising in digital assets, today announces an amendment to the Company’s financial calendar published on its website, https://coinshares.com.

    In addition to the quarterly earnings reports the Company has released since 2021, CoinShares has also historically elected to engage its auditors to provide an interim review opinion. While this was performed as part of the Q3 earnings during 2023 and 2024, it has been determined that the Company will now perform this review at the halfway point of the year. As such, the release date for the Q2 earnings as per the Company’s website has been amended from 19 August 2025 to 29 August 2025.

    This is to allow sufficient time for the requisite work to be performed by the Group’s auditors for provision of the review opinion.

    About CoinShares

    CoinShares is a leading global investment company specialising in digital assets, that delivers a broad range of financial services across investment management, trading and securities to a wide array of clients that includes corporations, financial institutions and individuals. Focusing on crypto since 2013, the firm is headquartered in Jersey, with offices in France, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. CoinShares is regulated in Jersey by the Jersey Financial Services Commission, in France by the Autorité des marchés financiers, and in the US by the Securities and Exchange Commission, National Futures Association and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. CoinShares is publicly listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker CS and the OTCQX under the ticker CNSRF.

    For more information on CoinShares, please visit: https://coinshares.com
    Company | +44 (0)1534 513 100 | enquiries@coinshares.com
    Investor Relations | +44 (0)1534 513 100 | enquiries@coinshares.com

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  • MIL-OSI: StepStone Group Expands Investor Access to Evergreen Funds with Goji’s Technology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP), a global private markets solutions provider, announced today that it is utilizing Goji’s technology to improve access to several of its European private market evergreen funds. Goji is a global provider of technology-enabled solutions to the private markets. Its end-to-end investment platform will simplify the complexities of the investor journey for several of StepStone’s funds:

    • StepStone Private Markets (Luxembourg) (“SPRIM Lux”) spans private equity, real assets and private debt, giving access to top investment managers worldwide, while seeking to provide long-term capital appreciation, ordinary income and substantial diversification through a single investment. As of May 31, 2025, SPRIM Lux had $351 million in assets under management, or AUM and had delivered a 43.81%1 total net return since inception in September of 2022.
    • StepStone Private Venture and Growth (Luxembourg) (“SPRING Lux”) is a broadly diversified venture and growth strategy fund leveraging an open architecture approach, selecting managers across the innovation economy. As of May 31, 2025, SPRING Lux had $427 million in AUM and had delivered a 70.65%2 total net return since inception in November of 2022.
    • StepStone Private Infrastructure (Luxembourg) (“STRUCTURE Lux”) seeks to provide current income and long-term capital appreciation by offering access to a global investment portfolio of private infrastructure assets. As of May 31, 2025, STRUCTURE Lux had $89.9 million in AUM and had delivered a 32.24%3 total net return since inception in September of 2023.
    • StepStone Private Credit Europe ELTIF (“SCRED Europe”) is structured to offer access to a broadly diversified, European-focused private credit strategy, with a primary focus on senior secured direct lending. The fund successfully launched in February 2025 with over €250 million in seed capital, backed by a robust pipeline of opportunities.

    “Goji shares our vision of delivering an industry-leading, tailor-made onboarding experience for our investors across the globe,” said Neil Menard, Partner and President of Distribution at StepStone Private Wealth. “Powered by Euroclear, their best-in-class digital infrastructure and deep understanding of regulatory requirements across different markets will enable us to provide our investors with a more streamlined, efficient investment experience.”

    About StepStone Group

    StepStone Group Inc. (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to its clients. As of March 31, 2025, StepStone was responsible for approximately $709 billion of total capital, including $189 billion of assets under management. StepStone’s clients include some of the world’s largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals. StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.

    About Goji

    Goji is a leading provider of investor platform technology and services. With the private asset market opening to new classes of investors, Goji makes it easy for asset managers, fund administrators and asset owners to give all investors digital access to private funds and stay ahead of their industry competitors. Goji’s best-in-class platform, which is secure, scalable, and customizable, unlocks new topline revenue and reduces costs. The company serves over 30,000 investors from more than 86 jurisdictions. As part of the Euroclear group, Goji has helped build a global network for private funds, combining Goji’s platform technology and Euroclear’s financial markets infrastructure to create scalability and growth for all participants. Goji is headquartered in the UK and is regulated by the FCA.  

    Contacts

    Media:
    Brian Ruby / Chris Gillick / Matt Lettiero, ICR
    StepStonePR@icrinc.com
    1-203-682-8268

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    1 This figure reflects the returns of the Class A (EUR) shares of SPRIM Lux. The performance does not fully represent the performance across all of the share classes of SPRIM Lux.
    2 This figure reflects the returns of the Class A (USD) shares of SPRING Lux. The performance does not fully represent the performance across all of the share classes of SPRING Lux.
    3 This figure reflects the returns of the Class E (USD) shares of STRUCTURE Lux. The performance does not fully represent the performance across all of the share classes of STRUCTURE Lux. Class E (USD) shares are available for subscription only by employees or affiliates of the StepStone Group and are not subject to the investment management fee or the incentive fee. [Performance shown for the Class E (USD) shares assumes the Investment Management Fee or the Incentive Fee were charged since Class E (USD) shares inception on 27 September 2023.

    THIS DOCUMENT IS A MARKETING COMMUNICATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE OFFERING MEMORANDUM OF SPRIM LUX, SPRING LUX, STRUCTURE LUX AND SCRED EUROPE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “FUNDS”) BEFORE MAKING ANY FINAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS.

    PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE MAY VARY.

    This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation for any security, or as an offer to provide advisory or other services by StepStone Group Private Wealth LLC (“SPW”), StepStone Group LP (“StepStone”), StepStone Group Europe Alternative Investments Limited (“SGEAIL”) or their subsidiaries or affiliates (collectively, the “Managers”) in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The information contained in this document should not be construed as legal, financial or investment advice on any subject matter. The Managers expressly disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken based on any or all of the information in this document.

    Before investing you should carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information are explained in the relevant Offering Memorandum for each Fund, a copy of which may be obtained from SGEAIL upon request.

    Information contained herein is subject to change and amendment. An indication of interest in response to this advertisement will involve no obligation or commitment of any kind.

    Interests in the Funds are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended or any similar U.S. state securities statutes and the Funds are generally not offered to US Persons (as defined in the relevant Offering Memorandum).

    Prospective investors should inform themselves and obtain appropriate advice as to any applicable legal or regulatory requirements and any applicable taxation and exchange control regulations in the countries of their citizenship, residence or domicile which might be relevant to the suitability, subscription, purchase, holding, exchange, redemption or disposal of any investments.

    An investment involves a number of risks and there are conflicts of interest. Please refer to the risks outlined in detail in the relevant Offering Memorandum for each Fund.

    Marketing in the European Union

    The Funds are alternative investment funds (“AIFs”) for the purpose of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”). SGEAIL is the alternative investment fund manager (“AIFM”) of the Funds.

    The Funds that do not qualify as ELTIFs can be marketed to Professional Investors in the EEA in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 32 of AIFMD.

    Marketing of the Funds outside the EEA or in the EEA to investors other than Professional Investors (where relevant) must comply with applicable national private placement regimes. Those investors are required to inform themselves of any applicable local requirements or restrictions before investing in the Funds and to assess the impact of any risks they may be exposed to when investing in the Funds.

    Notice to all European Economic Area (EEA) residents

    In the EEA, this document is disseminated by SGEAIL.

    The Funds may only be offered or placed in an EEA Member State: (1) to Professional Investors to the extent that they have been registered for marketing in the relevant EEA Member State in accordance with Article 32 AIFMD (as amended and as implemented into the local law/regulation of the relevant EEA Member State); (2) to non-professional investors who meet the requirements of any national law/regulation which permits them to invest in AIFs, as specifically identified below; or (3) as they may otherwise be lawfully offered or placed in that EEA Member State, including at the exclusive initiative of an investor where permitted in accordance with the AIFMD.

    A list of the EEA Member States in which the Funds are registered for marketing under Article 32 AIFMD is available from the Managers upon request.

    Notice to investors in Austria

    Certain of the Funds have been notified to the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) for marketing to professional investors (Professionelle Anleger) within the meaning of § 2 para 1 no 33 of the Austrian Alternative Investment Funds Act (Alternative Investmentfonds Manager-Gesetz; AIFMG) in accordance with Article 32 AIFMD and § 31 AIFMG. In the Republic of Austria, the relevant Funds may only be offered or placed and any offering or marketing materials related thereto may only be distributed to investors who are either (a) professional investors (Professionelle Anleger) as defined in § 2 para 1 no 33 AIFMG or where relevant (b) qualified retail investors (Qualifizierte Privatkunden) as defined in § 2 para 1 no 42 AIFMG. Distribution of the relevant Funds and any offering or marketing materials related thereto to retail investors (Privatkunden) as defined in § 2 para 1 no 36 AIFMG in the Republic of Austria is not permitted. Subscriptions by retail investors (Privatkunden) will therefore not be accepted. None of the Managers or the relevant Funds are subject to supervision by the FMA or any other Austrian authority. Neither the relevant Offering Memorandum, nor the relevant key information document (KID) have been reviewed by the FMA or any other Austrian authority.

    Notice to professional and semi-professional investors in Germany

    Certain of the Funds have been notified to the German Financial Services Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, or BAFIN) in accordance with Section 323 of the German investment code (Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch – KAGB).

    The relevant Funds may only be marketed and offered to professional and, where relevant to semi-professional investors in the Federal Republic of Germany, as defined in Section 1 (19) nos. 32 and 33 of the KAGB. The relevant Funds have not been admitted for marketing to retail investors within the meaning of Section 1 (19) no. 31 of the KAGB in Germany. Accordingly, the relevant Funds may not be offered and marketed to retail investors in Germany. This disclosure, the relevant Offering Memorandum and any other document relating to the relevant Funds, as well as information or statements contained therein, may not be supplied to retail investors in Germany or any other means of public marketing. Any resale of the relevant Funds in Germany may only be made to professional and semi-professional investors in Germany and in accordance with the provisions of the KAGB and any other applicable laws in Germany governing the sale and offering of the relevant Funds.

    Notice to investors in Italy

    Certain of the Funds have been passported with the Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) for the marketing in Italy vis-à-vis professional investors in accordance with Article 32 AIFMD, article 43 of the Italian Legislative Decree of 24th February 1998, no. 58 (testo unico della finanza, the “TUF”) and relevant local implementing regulations in Italy. The relevant Funds may be distributed exclusively to the following categories of investors: (i) “professional investors” as defined in the AIFMD; or where relevant (ii) “non-professional investors” who: (1) invest at least EUR 500,000 in the relevant Fund; or (2) invest at least EUR 100,000 in the relevant Fund, and in the case of the latter, either: (a) the investment is made by a licensed portfolio manager on behalf of the non-professional investor; or (b) the investment is made by the non-professional investor in the context of the provision of investment advice, and is subject to the requirement that the entirety of any investments by that same non-professional investor in EU AIFs does not exceed ten percent (10%) of his or her financial portfolio as a result of a subscription or investment in the relevant Fund.

    Notice to investors in Switzerland

    The offer and the marketing of the Funds in Switzerland will be exclusively made to, and directed at, qualified investors (the “Qualified Investors”), as defined in Article 10(3) and (3ter) of the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act (“CISA”) and its implementing ordinance, at the exclusion of qualified investors with an opting-out pursuant to Article 5(1) of the Swiss Federal Law on Financial Services (“FinSA”) and without any portfolio management or advisory relationship with a financial intermediary pursuant to Article 10(3ter) CISA (“Excluded Qualified Investors”). Accordingly, the Funds have not been and will not be registered with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (“FINMA”) and no representative or paying agent have been or will be appointed in Switzerland. This document and/or any other offering or marketing materials relating to The Funds may be made available in Switzerland solely to Qualified Investors, at the exclusion of Excluded Qualified Investors. The legal documents of the Funds may be obtained free of charge from the Managers.

    Notice to investors in the United Kingdom

    The Funds are alternative investment funds for the purpose of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations, 2013, as amended by the Alternative Investment Managers (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“UK AIFM Regulations”). SGEAIL is the alternative investment fund manager (“AIFM”) of the Funds. 

    The Funds have been registered for marketing under Regulation 59(1) of the UK AIFM Regulations. On that basis, the Funds may be marketed in the United Kingdom to UK persons who qualify as Professional Investors.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Outright Reverse Repo Tenders No.3 [2025]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Outright Reverse Repo Tenders No.3 [2025]

    (Open Market Operations Office, July 14, 2025)

    In order to keep liquidity adequate in the banking system, the People’s Bank of China will conduct outright reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB1400 billion on July 15, 2025 through variable-rate tenders with a fixed quantity and multi-price auctions.

    Details of the Outright Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Volume

    3 months (91 days)

    RMB800 billion

    6 months (182 days)

    RMB600 billion

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2025年07月14日

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  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.134 [2025]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Operations No.134 [2025]

    (Open Market Operations Office, July 15, 2025)

    The People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB342.5 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on July 15, 2025.

    Details of the Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Rate

    Bidding Volume

    Winning Bid Volume

    7 days

    1.40%

    RMB342.5 billion

    RMB342.5 billion

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2025年07月15日

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  • MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.134 [2025]

    Source: Peoples Bank of China

    Announcement on Open Market Operations No.134 [2025]

    (Open Market Operations Office, July 15, 2025)

    The People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB342.5 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on July 15, 2025.

    Details of the Reverse Repo Operations

    Maturity

    Rate

    Bidding Volume

    Winning Bid Volume

    7 days

    1.40%

    RMB342.5 billion

    RMB342.5 billion

    Date of last update Nov. 29 2018

    2025年07月15日

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi addresses Central Urban Work Conference, listing priorities for urban development 2025-07-15 15:17:28 Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out the overall requirements, key principles and priority tasks for urban work at a key conference held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China. The conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

      BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out the overall requirements, key principles and priority tasks for urban work at a key conference held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

      Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference, which was also attended by members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi.

      Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China. The conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attended the conference. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China. The conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

      BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping laid out the overall requirements, key principles and priority tasks for urban work at a key conference held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday.

      Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference, which was also attended by members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi.

      Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China. The conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday. Members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attended the conference. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Pact poised to transform Bay of Bengal into global trade and tourism hub: Sarbananda Sonowal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the second edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam, outlining a bold and collaborative vision to transform the Bay of Bengal into a vibrant hub of global trade, cruise tourism, and sustainable development.

    The two-day conclave, attended by representatives from all seven BIMSTEC nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand—brought together policymakers, port authorities, maritime experts, private stakeholders, and academics to chart a shared maritime future for the region.

    Sonowal described the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave as a “springboard” for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. He emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, BIMSTEC nations are key partners in driving regional prosperity. He called for deeper collaboration in port-led industrialisation, digital integration, and skill development, aiming to create a seamless and efficient port network that can act as an engine of growth for the entire region.

    The conclave builds upon the momentum of the first BIMSTEC Ports Conclave and aims to operationalise the BIMSTEC Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC), which India was the first to ratify. Sonowal urged all member states to expedite its ratification and implementation.

    A major announcement at the event was the establishment of a BIMSTEC Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in Powai, Mumbai. This centre, to be set up under the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT), will be key to operationalising the AMTC agreement. Sonowal noted that the centre will drive harmonisation of maritime policies, promote green and digital transformations, reduce trade costs, and strengthen maritime skill development across the region.

    The conclave featured two major sessions that shaped the roadmap for BIMSTEC’s maritime future. The first session focused on increasing private sector participation and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to modernize port infrastructure and improve regional coordination. It also proposed the creation of a regional PPP facilitation platform and the harmonisation of port-related laws.

    The second session explored the region’s potential in capturing new manufacturing opportunities created by shifting global supply chains. Discussions included establishing hubs in shipbuilding, electronics, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. Both sessions highlighted the importance of coordinated strategies, improved regional connectivity, and policy reforms in positioning the Bay of Bengal as a resilient trade and industry corridor.

    Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shantanu Thakur, also addressed the conclave. He highlighted India’s leadership in promoting seamless regional connectivity through harmonised maritime transport policies, digital logistics platforms, private investment, and a strong emphasis on skill development and green innovation.

    Conclave discussions focused on operationalising the AMTC agreement, streamlining customs and logistics, and expanding cruise tourism through PPP models and joint branding strategies. Delegates proposed initiatives such as port-linked industrial zones, a regional Port Community System, multimodal logistics parks, and the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to improve hinterland connectivity. Emphasis was also placed on cross-border training programmes, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation in green shipping as essential components for the region’s sustainable future.

    Speaking about the strategic Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, Sonowal highlighted its role as a transformative initiative connecting India’s Northeast to the Bay of Bengal. He said that under the Act East Policy, Kaladan serves not only as a bilateral initiative with Myanmar but also as a model for regional integration under BIMSTEC. The project, he added, has the potential to significantly reduce trade costs, improve transit efficiency, and open new economic opportunities for India’s Northeast while fostering closer ties with neighbouring countries.

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)

  • Australia PM Albanese to discuss trade, security in meeting with China’s Xi Jinping

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday, where he said resources trade, energy transition and security tensions are key topics for discussion.

    Albanese is due to meet Xi ahead of an annual leaders dialogue with Li, and later attend a business roundtable at the Great Hall of the People.

    Albanese said on Monday he looked forward to a “constructive dialogue” with the Chinese leaders.

    Australia, which regards the United States its major security ally, has pursued a China policy of “cooperate where we can, disagree where we must” under Albanese.

    Australia has expressed concern at China’s military build-up and the jailing of an Australian writer, while Beijing has criticised Canberra’s increased screening of foreign investment in critical minerals and Albanese’s pledge to return a Chinese-leased port to Australian ownership.

    Chinese state media outlet Xinhua said the relationship between the two countries, which have complementary economies, was steadily improving.

    Australia’s exports to China, its largest trading partner, span agriculture and energy but are dominated by iron ore, and Albanese has traveled with executives from mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.AX, BHP BHP.AX, and Fortescue FMG.AX, who met with Chinese steel industry officials on Monday, as part of a six-day visit.

    Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said Australia’s Bluescope Steel BSL.AX will also be at Tuesday’s business roundtable, along with China’s electric vehicle giant BYD 002594.SZ, Chinese banking executives, Baosteel and COFCO.

    “First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged,” Black told Reuters on Tuesday.

    (Reuters)