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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: US smears on HK condemned

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today strongly condemned the US Government for wantonly smearing the work of Hong Kong in preventing, suppressing and imposing punishment for activities endangering national security in accordance with the law under the pretext of extending the so-called “national emergency”.

    In a statement, the Hong Kong SAR Government said the US has blatantly and repeatedly breached international law and the basic norms underpinning international relations, and vainly interfered with the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong matters by extending again the so-called “national emergency with respect to Hong Kong”.

    Such an act is arbitrary and unreasonable, the statement said, noting that the US has time and again made skewed remarks about Hong Kong’s situation and imposed the so-called “sanctions” on Hong Kong, attempting to interfere with its law-based governance and undermine the city’s rule of law as well as its prosperity and stability.

    “Endangering national security is a very serious offence. No country will watch with folded arms on acts and activities that endanger national security.

    “With at least 21 pieces of laws safeguarding national security in the US, the US exposed their double standards as they pointed fingers at Hong Kong’s legal system and enforcement mechanisms to safeguard national security, while totally disregarding the constitutional duty and practical needs of the city to legislate, and the positive effects brought by the enactment of the national security legislation on economic development and the protection of human rights.”

    In over five years of the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (HKNSL), the law enforcement agencies of Hong Kong have been taking law enforcement actions based on evidence and strictly in accordance with the law in respect of the acts of the persons or entities concerned, which has nothing to do with their political stance, background or occupation.

    The Department of Justice is in charge of criminal prosecutions under Article 63 of the Basic Law, with all its prosecutorial decisions made on an objective analysis of all admissible evidence and applicable laws.

    Everyone charged with a criminal offence will receive fair trial strictly in accordance with laws applicable to Hong Kong, including the HKNSL and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNSO) and as protected by the Basic Law and the Hong Kong Bill of Rights.

    Since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, human rights in the city have been robustly guaranteed constitutionally by both the Constitution and the Basic Law. The legal framework in safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong SAR is in line with relevant international human rights standards, the statement stressed.

    The HKNSL and the SNSO clearly stipulate that human rights shall be respected and protected in safeguarding national security. The rights and freedoms enjoyed by the residents under the Basic Law and the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights as applied to Hong Kong are protected in accordance with the law, it added.

    The Hong Kong SAR Government reiterated that it will resolutely, fully and faithfully implement the HKNSL, the SNSO and relevant laws safeguarding national security in Hong Kong, to effectively prevent, suppress and impose punishment for acts and activities endangering national security in accordance with the law, whilst upholding the people’s rights and freedoms in accordance with the law, to ensure the steadfast and successful implementation of the “one country, two systems” principle.

    It strongly demanded the US to immediately stop acting against the international law and basic norms of international relations and interfering in Hong Kong matters which are purely China’s internal affairs.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Private Nonprofits Affected by April Storms

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri of the Aug. 11, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 29.

    The disaster declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington.

    Under this declaration, PNPs providing services of a governmental nature are eligible to apply for business physical damage loans. Eligible PNPs may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements might include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by any disaster. 

    “SBA loans help eligible private nonprofits cover both physical damage as well as economic injury after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help private nonprofits get back on their feet but help them rebuild.”

    PNPs are also eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the PNP suffered any physical property damage. 

    Interest rates can be as low as 3.625% with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    The SBA encourages applicants to submit their loan applications promptly. Applications will be prioritized in the order they are received, and the SBA remains committed to processing them as efficiently as possible. 

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 11, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 9, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Private Nonprofits Affected by April Storms

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri of the Aug. 11, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 29.

    The disaster declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington.

    Under this declaration, PNPs providing services of a governmental nature are eligible to apply for business physical damage loans. Eligible PNPs may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements might include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by any disaster. 

    “SBA loans help eligible private nonprofits cover both physical damage as well as economic injury after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help private nonprofits get back on their feet but help them rebuild.”

    PNPs are also eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the PNP suffered any physical property damage. 

    Interest rates can be as low as 3.625% with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    The SBA encourages applicants to submit their loan applications promptly. Applications will be prioritized in the order they are received, and the SBA remains committed to processing them as efficiently as possible. 

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 11, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 9, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Private Nonprofits Affected by April Storms

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri of the Aug. 11, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 29.

    The disaster declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington.

    Under this declaration, PNPs providing services of a governmental nature are eligible to apply for business physical damage loans. Eligible PNPs may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements might include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by any disaster. 

    “SBA loans help eligible private nonprofits cover both physical damage as well as economic injury after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help private nonprofits get back on their feet but help them rebuild.”

    PNPs are also eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the PNP suffered any physical property damage. 

    Interest rates can be as low as 3.625% with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    The SBA encourages applicants to submit their loan applications promptly. Applications will be prioritized in the order they are received, and the SBA remains committed to processing them as efficiently as possible. 

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 11, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 9, 2026.

    ###

    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Private Nonprofits Affected by April Storms

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri of the Aug. 11, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding occurring April 29.

    The disaster declaration covers the Missouri counties of Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington.

    Under this declaration, PNPs providing services of a governmental nature are eligible to apply for business physical damage loans. Eligible PNPs may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements might include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by any disaster. 

    “SBA loans help eligible private nonprofits cover both physical damage as well as economic injury after a disaster, which is crucial for their recovery,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “These loans not only help private nonprofits get back on their feet but help them rebuild.”

    PNPs are also eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the PNP suffered any physical property damage. 

    Interest rates can be as low as 3.625% with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    The SBA encourages applicants to submit their loan applications promptly. Applications will be prioritized in the order they are received, and the SBA remains committed to processing them as efficiently as possible. 

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 11, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is March 9, 2026.

    ###

    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Rio Grande City and Sebastian

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in Starr and Willacy counties to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and flooding occurring March 26‑28.

    Beginning Monday, July 14, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the DLOCs in Rio Grande City and Sebastian to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

    The centers’ hours of operation are as follows:

    STARR COUNTY

    WILLACY COUNTY

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Starr County Courthouse Annex
    100 N. FM 3167
    Rio Grande City, TX  78582

    Opens at 8 a.m., Monday, July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Sebastian Community Center
    434 W. Eighth St.
    Sebastian, TX  78594

    Opens at 8 a.m. Monday July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    The following BRC locations are open and continue to serve survivors:

    CAMERON COUNTY

    HIDALGO COUNTY

    Business Recovery Center
    Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
    311 E. Tyler Ave.
    Harlingen, TX  78550

    Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Business Recovery Center
    Valley Metro Transit Center
    Boardroom
    510 S. Pleasantview Dr.
    Weslaco, TX  78596

    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 23, 2026.

    ###

    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Rio Grande City and Sebastian

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in Starr and Willacy counties to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and flooding occurring March 26‑28.

    Beginning Monday, July 14, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the DLOCs in Rio Grande City and Sebastian to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

    The centers’ hours of operation are as follows:

    STARR COUNTY

    WILLACY COUNTY

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Starr County Courthouse Annex
    100 N. FM 3167
    Rio Grande City, TX  78582

    Opens at 8 a.m., Monday, July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Sebastian Community Center
    434 W. Eighth St.
    Sebastian, TX  78594

    Opens at 8 a.m. Monday July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    The following BRC locations are open and continue to serve survivors:

    CAMERON COUNTY

    HIDALGO COUNTY

    Business Recovery Center
    Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
    311 E. Tyler Ave.
    Harlingen, TX  78550

    Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Business Recovery Center
    Valley Metro Transit Center
    Boardroom
    510 S. Pleasantview Dr.
    Weslaco, TX  78596

    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 23, 2026.

    ###

    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Rio Grande City and Sebastian

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in Starr and Willacy counties to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and flooding occurring March 26‑28.

    Beginning Monday, July 14, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the DLOCs in Rio Grande City and Sebastian to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

    The centers’ hours of operation are as follows:

    STARR COUNTY

    WILLACY COUNTY

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Starr County Courthouse Annex
    100 N. FM 3167
    Rio Grande City, TX  78582

    Opens at 8 a.m., Monday, July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Sebastian Community Center
    434 W. Eighth St.
    Sebastian, TX  78594

    Opens at 8 a.m. Monday July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    The following BRC locations are open and continue to serve survivors:

    CAMERON COUNTY

    HIDALGO COUNTY

    Business Recovery Center
    Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
    311 E. Tyler Ave.
    Harlingen, TX  78550

    Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Business Recovery Center
    Valley Metro Transit Center
    Boardroom
    510 S. Pleasantview Dr.
    Weslaco, TX  78596

    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 23, 2026.

    ###

    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Rio Grande City and Sebastian

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in Starr and Willacy counties to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms and flooding occurring March 26‑28.

    Beginning Monday, July 14, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the DLOCs in Rio Grande City and Sebastian to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

    The centers’ hours of operation are as follows:

    STARR COUNTY

    WILLACY COUNTY

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Starr County Courthouse Annex
    100 N. FM 3167
    Rio Grande City, TX  78582

    Opens at 8 a.m., Monday, July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Sebastian Community Center
    434 W. Eighth St.
    Sebastian, TX  78594

    Opens at 8 a.m. Monday July 14
    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    The following BRC locations are open and continue to serve survivors:

    CAMERON COUNTY

    HIDALGO COUNTY

    Business Recovery Center
    Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
    311 E. Tyler Ave.
    Harlingen, TX  78550

    Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

    Business Recovery Center
    Valley Metro Transit Center
    Boardroom
    510 S. Pleasantview Dr.
    Weslaco, TX  78596

    Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 23, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council appoints design teams to explore new affordable housing opportunities | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Westminster City Council has appointed six multi-disciplinary teams to work on potential sites for new housing development.   

    With demand for homes at an all-time high and an ongoing national housing crisis, the council has made building, buying and providing more affordable homes across the city its top priority.   

    From 2022 to 2030, the Council will build around 2,000 new homes across the city, with 1,100 of them allocated as council homes for social rent, which is 330 more than in the previous plan.

    And now, the Council is exploring options to add to this existing strong pipeline. The Council will work with consultants to assess six sites for their feasibility; including costs, delivery options, overall desirability and how well each project aligns with the council’s Fairer Westminster priorities.  

    The projects will only move forward if they meet these key criteria, where they then will be discussed with further consultation with residents, businesses and other key stakeholders.   

    The potential new affordable homes also complements the Council’s wider efforts, including significant investment in temporary accommodation and property acquisitions.

    Cllr Ellie Ormsby, Westminster City Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters, said:    

    “Local authorities across the country are exploring ways to build quality, affordable homes on publicly owned land, and this process is an important first step towards delivering this for residents. Demand for social housing is incredibly high in Westminster, with people having to wait many years for a property.  

    “The teams have been appointed to work up options at the sites which have been selected as they are currently underutilised or in need of significant investment. Development on these sites will allow us to both build more homes and unlock wider community benefits. We will not progress with plans for building unless they meet our criteria, where they will then be subject to scrutiny and extensive engagement, where the views of our residents will be key.”   

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  • MIL-OSI USA: AG Brown blocks returns and sales of machinegun conversion devices in

    Source: Washington State News

    SEATTLE — The Trump administration has committed in court filings to carving out Washington and other states from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices nationwide following a lawsuit from Attorney General Nick Brown and 15 other states’ attorneys general.
     
    In submissions made in the multistate litigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has expressly confirmed to a judge that it will not return forced reset triggers in the plaintiff states. In addition, Rare Breed Triggers, the country’s largest purveyor of forced reset triggers, has confirmed in its court filings that it will not sell any of these devices in the plaintiff states. As a result, the coalition is withdrawing its motion for a preliminary injunction.
     
    “It is unfortunate that litigation was necessary when the federal government could have made these commitments much earlier,” Brown said. “But I will do everything possible to keep Washingtonians safe from dangerous machine-gun conversion devices.”
     
    In recent years, machine-gun conversion devices like forced reset triggers, which dramatically increase a firearm’s rate of fire, have been frequently used in violent crimes and mass shootings, worsening the gun violence epidemic in the United States. Firearms equipped with these devices are able to exceed the rate of fire of many military machine guns, firing up to 20 bullets in one second. ATF has noted a significant rise in the use of these devices, leading to increasing incidents of machine-gun fire – up 1,400% from 2019 through 2021.
     
    In addition to Washington, the other plaintiffs are Delaware, Maryland, Colorado, Hawai’i, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the District of Columbia.
     
    The case, which remains active, was filed June 9. Read more about the lawsuit here.

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    Media Contact:

    Email: press@atg.wa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Three Raleigh County Residents Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Beckley-Area Drug Trafficking Organization

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    BECKLEY, W.Va. – Three Raleigh County residents were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine base, also known as “crack,” in Beckley and elsewhere within the Southern District of West Virginia.

    Tilford Joe Bradley Jr., 47, of Beckley, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Heather Danielle Dunbar, 38, of Terry, was sentenced to five years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Kevin Wray Terrell, 39, of Beckley, was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and also for violating supervised release. Each prison term is to be followed by three years of supervised release.

    Bradley, Dunbar and Terrell are among 12 individuals indicted on charges alleging they participated in the DTO, which operated from in or about June 2023 to in or about May 2024. All 12 defendants pleaded guilty, including two defendants who pleaded guilty to separate offenses in lieu of the offenses charged in the indictment.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, Bradley arranged multiple drug transactions with other individuals as part of the DTO conspiracy, and received controlled substances from multiple suppliers for distribution. On June 28, 2023, investigators executed a search warrant at Bradley’s residence, where Dunbar was staying, and seized 38 grams of fentanyl, 6 grams of cocaine, multiple digital scales, a money counter, a large quantity of small plastic bags, and a blender containing white residue. Dunbar admitted that she intended to help Bradley distribute the seized controlled substances in and around the Southern District of West Virginia.

    On October 17, 2023, Dunbar sold 1 ounce of methamphetamine in exchange for $320 to a confidential informant at Bradley’s residence. Dunbar admitted to the transaction as part of her guilty plea and further admitted to selling 25.94 grams of methamphetamine for $320 on October 23, 2023,  and approximately 2.3 grams of fentanyl for $325 on December 26, 2023, each time to a confidential informant. Dunbar also admitted to working with Bradley to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl and crack in and around the Southern District of West Virginia during the months of April and May 2024.

    On May 6, 2024, law enforcement officers in Beckley conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in which Bradley was a passenger. Officers searched the vehicle and seized 2 ounces of methamphetamine found in a magnetic box hidden in the vehicle’s engine bay, a Colt model MK IV .45-caliber pistol, and a Hi-Point model C9 9mm pistol. As part of his guilty plea, Bradley admitted that he intended to distribute the seized methamphetamine.

    Terrell admitted that he conspired with others to obtain and distribute controlled substances in April and May 2024 as part of the DTO. On May 30, 2024, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Terrell’s residence in Beckley and seized 136 grams of fentanyl.

    At the time of this offense, Terrell was serving a term of supervised release as a result of his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm in United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia on July 20, 2015. Today’s sentence includes one year and 11 months in prison for committing a crime while on supervised release.

    Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston made the announcement and commended the investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crime Unit, which consists of officers from the West Virginia State Police, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department, and the Beckley Police Department.

    Chief United States District Judge Frank W. Volk imposed the sentences. Assistant United States Attorneys Timothy D. Boggess and Brian D. Parsons and former Assistant United States Attorney Andrew D. Isabell prosecuted the case.

    The investigation was part of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The program was established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multilevel attacks on major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and is the keystone of the Department of Justice’s drug reduction strategy. OCDETF combines the resources and expertise of its member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations, transnational criminal organizations and money laundering organizations that present a significant threat to the public safety, economic, or national security of the United States.

    A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Related court documents and information can be found on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:24-cr-90.

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 11.7.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  11.7.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 11.7.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           11.7.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             800 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,4600 EUR
    Total cost            5 168,00 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 28 228 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 11.7.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    
         
         
         
         
         

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 11.7.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  11.7.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 11.7.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           11.7.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             800 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,4600 EUR
    Total cost            5 168,00 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 28 228 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 11.7.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    
         
         
         
         
         

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  • MIL-OSI: Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 11.7.2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Siili Solutions Plc       Announcement  11.7.2025
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc: Share Repurchase 11.7.2025  
         
    In the Helsinki Stock Exchange    
         
    Trade date           11.7.2025  
    Bourse trade         Buy  
    Share                  SIILI  
    Amount             800 Shares
    Average price/ share    6,4600 EUR
    Total cost            5 168,00 EUR
         
         
    Siili Solutions Plc now holds a total of 28 228 shares
    including the shares repurchased on 11.7.2025  
         
    The share buybacks are executed in compliance with Regulation 
    No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5
    and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.
         
    On behalf of Siili Solutions Plc    
         
    Nordea Bank Oyj    
         
    Sami Huttunen Ilari Isomäki  
         
    Further information:    
    CFO Aleksi Kankainen    
    Email: aleksi.kankainen@siili.com    
    Tel. +358 50 584 2029    
         
    www.siili.com    
         
         
         
         
         

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  • MIL-OSI: CME Outfitters Receives 2025 Fierce DEI Award for Innovative DEI Training and Education

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    RADNOR, Pa., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CME Outfitters (CMEO), a leading accredited provider of continuing medical education and a division of KnowFully Learning Group, announced it has been honored with the 2025 Fierce DEI Award in the category of Innovative Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training and Education.

    The award recognizes CMEO’s initiative, “Enhancing Health Equity Through HCP Education: Educational Strategies for Addressing Barriers for Underserved Populations in Multiple Disease States.” To date, CMEO has developed more than 150 educational activities focused on implicit bias, healthcare disparities, access, and equity. These programs address the root causes of disparities while equipping clinicians with concrete, actionable steps they can implement immediately. Outcomes data demonstrate measurable improvements in clinician knowledge and patient outcomes.

    “We are proud and honored to be recognized with this award as it underscores our commitment to embedding the principles of health equity and access into the very fabric of all our educational activities,” said Executive Vice President Shari Tordoff. “With measurable outcomes, rigorous design, and a focus on real-world change, these initiatives empower clinicians to dismantle systemic disparities across multiple disease states and practice settings.”

    Building on this recognition, CME Outfitters will expand its health access-focused trainings into additional therapeutic areas and care settings, with an emphasis on rural and community-based populations. “These upcoming initiatives reflect our belief that equitable care is not a privilege—it’s a right,” said Tordoff. “Through education that informs, engages, and inspires, we are proud to help shape a healthcare system where every patient has the opportunity to achieve their best possible outcome.”

    View the announcement and learn more about the Fierce DEI Awards.

    Learn more about CME Outfitters’ commitment to addressing barriers to healthcare access on the Health Access and Social Responsibility Hub.

    About CME Outfitters

    CME Outfitters develops, distributes, and certifies continuing education activities that focus on the integration of the interprofessional care team around the globe to ensure the best care for patients. In addition, CMEO offers education to patients. CME Outfitters’ educational interventions include interactive webcasts, live symposia, clinical case series, point-of-care education, and other innovative, reinforcing formats that leverage the latest in technology to optimize the learning environment and promote clinician and patient behavior changes. CME Outfitters also offers expert accreditation, outcomes, and logistics services for non-accredited organizations. For more information, visit www.cmeoutfitters.com.

    About The Fierce Award

    Presented by Fierce Healthcare, the award celebrates and recognizes outstanding achievements in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the healthcare industry. The awards program recognizes organizations, initiatives, and individuals who are making significant strides in creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare environment.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    1. The Thirty-Second Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 July 2025. The Meeting was chaired by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.
     
    2. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers and Representatives of all ARF Participants, as well as the Secretary-General of ASEAN. The list of delegates appears as ANNEX 1.
     
    Download the full statement here.
    The post Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    1. The Thirty-Second Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 July 2025. The Meeting was chaired by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.
     
    2. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers and Representatives of all ARF Participants, as well as the Secretary-General of ASEAN. The list of delegates appears as ANNEX 1.
     
    Download the full statement here.
    The post Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    1. The Thirty-Second Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 July 2025. The Meeting was chaired by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.
     
    2. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers and Representatives of all ARF Participants, as well as the Secretary-General of ASEAN. The list of delegates appears as ANNEX 1.
     
    Download the full statement here.
    The post Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    1. The Thirty-Second Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 July 2025. The Meeting was chaired by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.
     
    2. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers and Representatives of all ARF Participants, as well as the Secretary-General of ASEAN. The list of delegates appears as ANNEX 1.
     
    Download the full statement here.
    The post Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    1. The Thirty-Second Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 July 2025. The Meeting was chaired by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Inclusivity and Sustainability”.
     
    2. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers and Representatives of all ARF Participants, as well as the Secretary-General of ASEAN. The list of delegates appears as ANNEX 1.
     
    Download the full statement here.
    The post Chairman’s Statement of the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Fisheries Subsidies: Democratic Republic of the Congo’s acceptance

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from the Minister for International Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya. Just seven more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

    Download this video from the WTO website:
    https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGEooxt3T4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Fisheries Subsidies: Democratic Republic of the Congo’s acceptance

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from the Minister for International Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya. Just seven more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

    Download this video from the WTO website:
    https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGEooxt3T4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Fisheries Subsidies: Democratic Republic of the Congo’s acceptance

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from the Minister for International Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya. Just seven more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

    Download this video from the WTO website:
    https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGEooxt3T4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Fisheries Subsidies: Democratic Republic of the Congo’s acceptance

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from the Minister for International Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya. Just seven more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

    Download this video from the WTO website:
    https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGEooxt3T4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Fisheries Subsidies: Democratic Republic of the Congo’s acceptance

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from the Minister for International Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya. Just seven more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

    Download this video from the WTO website:
    https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGEooxt3T4

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  • MIL-OSI: Welltec Q2 2025 Interim Report and Investor Conference Call Announcement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q2 2025 Interim Report and Investor Conference Call Announcement

    Welltec® will disclose its Q2 2025 Interim Report and will discuss the results during an investor conference call to be held Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at 5 pm CEST.

    The conference call will be available only to current and prospective bond holders, broker dealers, and securities analysts, and can be accessed by dialling in a few minutes before the start and informing the operator that you would like to participate in Welltec’s investor conference call.

    Relevant dial-in details and conference ID can be obtained by contacting Kris Petrov krpetrov@welltec.com and registering for the call. Registration will not be possible once the investor conference has started.

    The Q2 2025 Interim Report will be made available in the “Investor Room” on Welltec’s website at https://www.welltec.com/discover/investors.

    For further information, please contact:
    Kris Petrov, Finance Director
    Cell:  +45 48 14 35 14
    E-mail: krpetrov@welltec.com

    Company Profile:
    Welltec® is a global technology company that develops and provides efficient, hi-tech solutions for the energy industry.
    The company was founded in 1994 and grew rapidly by supplying innovative robotic technology to oil and gas operators. In 2010, Welltec introduced a new business segment focused on the development of Completion products. Commercialization of these products began in 2014, and the company is now a global leader in the field of metal expandable packer technology. Welltec’s cutting-edge products and services are designed to optimize the performance and integrity of a well, in any environment.
    Through advanced engineering and lightweight design, Welltec’s solutions have helped clients increase operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints in a safe and sustainable way for more than 30 years. Today, Welltec continues to evolve and invest in its technology portfolio with products and services adapted to take on the challenges of New Energy and Climate Technology, including Geothermal and Carbon Capture & Storage projects.

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  • MIL-OSI: Beyond Holding: PFMCrypto Unleashes Next-Gen XRP Earnings Through AI Liquidity Mining

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the crypto market heats up and XRP edges toward the $2.3 milestone, PFMCrypto is redefining how everyday users and professionals earn mining rewards. The company has officially launched “XRP Liquidity Mining”, the world’s first AI-powered multi-asset cloud mining vault, enabling users to mine multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously, while dynamically reallocating computing power to maximize real-time returns.
    Now live on both web and mobile platforms, this innovative service offers a fully automated crypto earnings strategy that mines XRP, BTC, DOGE, ETH, and other major assets. No hardware, technical setup, or prior experience is required—users can get started with just $10 and begin receiving stable daily payouts from day one.

    Why XRP Liquidity Mining Is a Game-Changer for Passive Crypto Income?
    Unlike traditional mining models that lock users into a single coin or fixed contract, PFMCrypto’s Liquidity Mining is powered by its proprietary AI engine, AURA. This intelligent system continuously analyzes key variables such as asset price, mining difficulty, network demand, and energy costs—automatically reallocating resources to the most profitable cryptocurrencies in real time.
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  • MIL-OSI: MultiBank opens waitlist for MBG token bridging Web3 and global finance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HONG KONG, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution, has officially opened the waitlist for early access to its highly anticipated utility token, MBG. This marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to merge traditional finance with the Web3 ecosystem.

    All waitlist participants will receive early access to the token presale and automatically enter a raffle for a pool of 27,000 MBG tokens. Registration is now available on the official token website with a simplified process requiring no KYC procedures or financial commitments at this stage.

    Waitlist benefits

    The MBG token waitlist presents a unique opportunity to reserve early access before the public sale begins. By joining the waitlist, participants secure their place among the first invited to purchase the token.

    The early access program is designed to give the community time to study the project and make informed decisions about participating in the tokenized ecosystem of one of the world’s leading financial groups.

    Token built on MultiBank’s solid financial heritage

    The MBG token stands out in the volatile crypto market with its unique foundation—it is backed by real assets and revenues of MultiBank Group, a company with an impeccable 20-year reputation in the financial industry.

    MultiBank Group, established in 2005, today holds 17 regulatory licenses across five jurisdictions and serves over 2 million clients in more than 100 countries. With daily trading volume exceeding $35 billion and net profit of $275.9 million in 2024, the company demonstrates financial stability that is rare in the Web3 world.

    Notably, the token launch comes on the heels of MultiBank’s recent landmark $3 billion deal with MAG Lifestyle Development and Mavryk—the world’s largest real estate tokenization initiative. This deal, featuring premium properties like The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside at Keturah Resort, and Keturah Reserve, positions MBG as the next anticipated milestone in the company’s strategy, attracting attention from both institutional and retail investors.

    Four pillars of the MBG ecosystem

    The MBG token is integrated into MultiBank Group’s four-pillar ecosystem to maximize its utility:

    1. MultiBank FX (TradFi Platform)

    • Current daily volume: $35 billion
    • 2024 EBITDA: $284.9 million
    • Trading in Forex, metals, shares, indices, and commodities

    2. MEX Exchange (Institutional ECN)

    • Independent valuation: $23.7 billion
    • First institutional ECN for emerging markets
    • Projected volume: $460 billion per day by year five

    3. MultiBank.io (Crypto platform)

    • Regulated in UAE, Australia, India, and more
    • Spot and derivatives trading
    • Projected revenue by 2030: $1.4 billion

    4. MultiBank.io RWA (Real-World Assets marketplace)

    • Premium real estate tokenization
    • Initial portfolio: $3 billion
    • Expansion to $10 billion in assets

    MBG holders gain access to benefits across the entire ecosystem: from trading discounts and priority execution to staking rewards and exclusive access to tokenized real estate assets.

    MBG token benefits

    The token offers an 11-tier loyalty system where holders of 1,000 to 550,000+ tokens receive progressive benefits: spot trading discounts up to 23%, fixed staking yields up to 45% annually, and substantial FX/CFD trading discounts up to 22.5%.

    The staking program includes both fixed and variable APY options. Fixed programs offer predictable returns from 3% (30 days) to 29% (365 days), depending on the holder’s tier. The variable model is tied to ecosystem trading fees, creating a sustainable source of rewards.

    Holders also receive priority trade execution, access to exclusive trading pairs including tokenized RWA assets, and early access to IEO listings on the platform. For social traders, the token unlocks advanced portfolio copying capabilities and trading signals from top traders.

    At the institutional level, MBG provides on-chain trade recording for full transparency, simplified auditing for compliance requirements, and the ability to use tokenized assets as collateral for derivatives trading—creating a unique bridge between TradFi and DeFi.

    MBG token: A window to the future

    “MultiBank has extensive experience and an excellent reputation in the market, which allows us to proudly present a new promising project that will ensure seamless interaction between Web3 and traditional finance,” notes Zak Taher, founder and CEO of MultiBank.io.

    The token also includes a deflationary buyback and burn model tied to platform revenues. The program envisions cumulative burning of up to $440 million over the first four years, potentially removing up to 50% of the total token supply.

    Development prospects

    The official launch of the MBG token is scheduled for July 2025 with listings on leading centralized and decentralized exchanges. Waitlist participants will receive notifications about all key dates and early participation opportunities.

    To join the waitlist and get additional information about the MBG token, visit the project’s official website.

    About MultiBank Group

    MultiBank Group, established in California, USA in 2005, is a global leader in financial derivatives. With over 2 million clients in 100+ countries and a daily trading volume exceeding $35 billion, it offers a broad range of brokerage and asset management services. Renowned for innovative trading solutions, robust regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service, the Group is regulated by 17+ top-tier financial authorities across five continents. Its award-winning platforms provide up to 500:1 leverage across Forex, Metals, Shares, Commodities, Indices, and Cryptocurrencies. MultiBank Group has received over 80 international awards for trading excellence and regulatory compliance.

    Contact:
    Mr. Nikolas Neofytou
    nikolas.neofytou@multibankfx.com

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Champagne concludes visit to Italy and reiterates Canada’s unshakable support for Ukraine

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 11, 2025 – Rome, Italy – Department of Finance Canada

    In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, co-operation with reliable partners is more important than ever. Canada is building a new era of collaboration – one rooted in mutual support and resilient partnerships.

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a productive visit to Rome, Italy, where he took part in the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference and bilateral Canada-Italy discussions.

    The Conference unites world leaders behind the Ukrainian cause, and the shared imperative of guaranteeing a lasting support and reconstruction of Ukraine. To that end, Minister Champagne participated in the Ukraine Donor Platform ministerial meeting and met with several international partners to discuss Ukraine’s financing and recovery needs. The Minister chaired a major, high-level panel of global experts on ways to privately finance Ukraine’s reconstruction, in which he seized the occasion to announce the disbursement of a $200 million contribution to support Ukraine through the World Bank’s Facilitation of Resources to Invest in Strengthening (F.O.R.T.I.S.) Ukraine Financial Intermediary Fund. This disbursement fulfills Canada’s $5 billion total contribution under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Allocation (ERA) loans mechanism.

    The forum was also an opportunity to advance shared priorities with international partners, particularly in energy production and security partnerships. Minister Champagne met with leading partners, namely the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Italian and Ukrainian ministers of Finance, the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, and Chief Executive Officers of major Italian and Canadian financial and energy firms.

    The Minister and his Italian counterpart, Giancarlo Giorgetti, together visited Italy’s preeminent financial crime unit to learn best practices, in support of the G7 Financial Crime Call to Action agreed at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Banff, Alberta.

    Finally, the Minister will be meeting with the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Gallagher, on Saturday.

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