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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft has determined the winners of the Best in Profession competition

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Rosneft summed up the results of the XIX Review-competition “Best in Profession”, which is held annually among representatives of the main blue-collar professions and engineering specialties of the Company. In the final stage, 600 workers competed for the title of the best, and taking into account the selection stages, more than 10 thousand workers and engineers took part in the competition.

    The “Best in Profession” competition is an important part of the motivation program, corporate training, as well as raising the level of professional skills of employees, the prestige of blue-collar jobs, production culture and industrial safety. The competition helps to strengthen team spirit and employee involvement.

    In order to expand the geography of the Competition and disseminate best practices among the Company’s enterprises, the final stage was held separately for each area in three cities of Russia.

    Contestants in the “Oil Refining and Petrochemistry” category competed in Ufa at the production sites of Bashneft. 140 employees from 21 subsidiaries took part in the competition in 9 nominations.

    Professionals in the Oil and Gas Production sector met in Samara at Samaraneftegaz facilities. 285 workers from 26 enterprises took part in competitions in 11 workers and two engineering and technical specialties.

    The best specialists in “Nefteproduktoobespecheniye” were determined in St. Petersburg at the production sites of “RN-North-West”. 175 employees from 35 sales enterprises took part in the competition in 7 nominations.

    An objective assessment of the knowledge, skills and abilities of the contestants was given by 147 jury members from the management of Rosneft’s specialized divisions and subsidiaries.

    The Company’s priority is to take care of its employees, preserve their lives and health, and create comfortable working conditions. That is why the competition program annually includes sections on industrial safety and labor protection. Following the results of the competition, specialists of all blue-collar professions who showed the best results in the “Safe Labor” direction were awarded.

    Congratulations to the winners of the Best in Profession Competition on their well-deserved awards!

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft October 9, 2024

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    Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    http://vvv.rosneft.ru/press/nevs/item/220784/

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: World Migratory Bird Day 2024: Protect Insects to Protect Birds

    Source: United Nations

    12 October 2024 – For the first time this year, the theme of the World Migratory Bird Day highlights the importance of insects for migratory birds, and calls more action to protect  decreasing populations of insects.

    Insects are vital energy sources for many bird species during the breeding season and their migration. They significantly affect the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations. Insect populations have declined dramatically in recent decades as a result of the use of insecticides and the destruction of their habitats linked to agricultural intensification, urbanization and road development. Climate change and biological invasions also cause the death of insects by starvation, disease or predation.

    World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024, draws attention to need for proactive measures to reverse this decline such as reducing use of pesticides and fertilisers as well as encouraging organic farming.

    Bird populations in World Heritage sites are also increasingly affected by avian flu. UNESCO World Heritage Centre together with its partner organizations have conducted earlier this year a webinar series entitled How to protect wildlife from avian flu in UNESCO World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Ramsar sites in April and May 2024.

    These webinars were organized with the financial support of the Swiss Federal Office for Environment (FOEN) in collaboration with UNESCO World Heritage Centre, UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme, the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and its CMS FAO Co-convened Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds, the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

    Highly pathogenic avian influenza not only causes to death of many wild bird species worldwide, but also causing significant mortality of mammals. Held in different time zones to reach out all regions, three webinars aimed to raise awareness of the site management authorities in UNESCO World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Ramsar sites on the avian influenza outbreak and its irreversible cause of biodiversity loss globally in designated sites recognized internationally for their importance to nature conservation and which are critically important for migratory species.

    During the webinars, scientists and representatives of internationally designated sites provided information on the current situation of the sites, which are affecting by the outbreak of the avian flu and how site management authorities together with the scientists combat the spread of the virus. Recordings and presentations of keynote speakers of the webinars on avian flu as well as the guidelines, other related documents and examples of different countries available on website to draw attention to the subject.

    World Migratory Bird Day is a global awareness raising campaign that aims to highlights the need for international cooperation to conserve migratory birds. In 2024, World Migratory Bird Day is celebrating on 11 May and 12 October, reflecting the cyclical nature of seasonal bird migrations in different hemispheres.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: GRM Group Meeting | UNECE

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    The Group of Experts on Risk Management in Regulatory Systems (GRM) of WP.6 holds bi-monthly meetings to progress its work agenda and encourage exchanges between experts in risk management.

    All experts are welcome to join these meetings. The UNECE WP.6 particularly encourages women experts to consider joining these work flows.

    More information on this group is available on the group’s web page.

    Expected attendance: WP.6 GRM Bureau, members and observers, and secretariat

    Agenda to be shared about two weeks prior to the meeting

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Multimedia music programme “After the Rain” to be staged at Western Salt Water Service Reservoirs (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Multimedia music programme “After the Rain” to be staged at Western Salt Water Service Reservoirs (with photos)
    Multimedia music programme “After the Rain” to be staged at Western Salt Water Service Reservoirs (with photos)
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         The Asia+ Festival, presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will present participatory music programme “After the Rain” at the Western Salt Water Service Reservoirs, which is opening for public performances for the first time. Local music group Toolbox Percussion, media arts collective Dimension Plus and Singaporean composer Lee Jiayi will attempt to broaden public imagination and experience with a bespoke multimedia music journey that unveils the mystery of the hillside cavern.      Built in rock caverns, the Western Salt Water Service Reservoirs has occasionally been used as a filming location. It will be open for the first time for public performances. In their quest to explore the intricate relationship between humanity, technology and climate change, the artists seamlessly meld live music and interactive multimedia design with the environment. Louis Siu, executive artistic director of Toolbox Percussion, hopes that audiences of “After the Rain” will realise that water resources are indeed hard to come by.      During the programme, attendees will each be given a specially designed rainstick and walk through a tunnel about 100 metres long to interact with percussionists. Ink projections on the walls will fuse with people’s silhouettes, together shaping a unique sonic and visual landscape.      Both Louis Siu and Lee Jiayi had played in an orchestra before, but they were not entirely satisfied with performing a pre-existing repertoire. Over the years, they have been working with people from diverse backgrounds, such as photographers, choreographers, designers and visual artists, in their challenge to the usual definition of music. Their creative partner Keith Lam from Dimension Plus is also a boundary-pusher who is keen on offering new sonic experiences by, for instance, transforming a theatrical space into a cave-like structure using AI-generated imagery.      Multimedia music programme “After the Rain”, in 28 performances altogether, will be held at the Western Salt Water Service Reservoirs with details as follows: October 30, November 1, 6 and 8 (Wednesdays and Fridays): 7pm and 8pmNovember 2, 3, 9 and 10 (Saturdays and Sundays): 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 7pm and 8pm      Tickets priced at $360 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app “URBTIX”.      The programme contains strobe lighting effects. Attendees are required to walk in the reservoir area and should assess whether their physical condition allows them to participate and whether they need to be accompanied by a carer. Attendees are advised to arrive at the venue early for admission. There will also be a fee-charging activity titled “Immersive Cavern Walk”, where the reservoir decorated with interactive multimedia design is open for public tours during specific non-performance hours. For access information of the reservoir and other programme details, please refer to asiaplus.gov.hk/2024/en/aftertherain.      The second Asia+ Festival is running from September to November, highlighting the arts and culture of nearly 30 countries from Asia and the Belt and Road regions. Apart from stage programmes, there are also thematic exhibitions, an outdoor carnival, film screenings, outreach activities and more, numbering over 100 in total. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit asiaplus.gov.hk/2024/en/.

     
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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and Canada announce satellite collaboration

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Dstl will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial.

    LISSA nanosatellite

    The UK is to collaborate with Canada on the Redwing microsatellite Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission scheduled to launch in 2027.

    Redwing will track objects in congested orbits with improved sensors, and provide near real-time tasking in response to evolving space events.

    Redwing, which is the size of a small washing machine, will be directed and tasked by the Department of National Defence’s science and technology organisation, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). The satellite will itself deploy a smaller nanosatellite that will incorporate a payload from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and UK Space Command.

    Dr Gemma Bagheri, Dstl Space Research and Development Programme Manager, commented:

    Space is increasingly congested and it is vital that we keep pace with new and emerging threats. The collaboration with our Canadian partners will enable us to improve the characterisation of objects and maintain security in space to protect our mutual interests.

    The nanosatellite, roughly the size of a cereal box and known as Little Innovator in Space Situational Awareness (LISSA), will incorporate as its primary payload a Dstl experimental short wave infrared (SWIR) camera. Once separated, Redwing and LISSA will fly in tandem in sun-synchronous low Earth orbit, approximately 575km above the Earth and up to 200km apart.

    The mission will assess the capabilities of the SWIR camera with particular focus on the South Pole of Earth, where the glare from the illuminated Antarctic ice sheet can hinder object identification in orbit. Space objects over the Earth’s South Pole is less monitored than the North Pole and the mission will inform future space surveillance considerations based on findings from the mission.

    This international research cooperation between the countries provides the opportunity for joint collaboration and for developing prototype infrastructure and data processing architecture.

    Major General Paul Tedman, Commander, UK Space Command, said:

    This is yet another example of the value of international collaboration in space. Through Redwing and LISSA, the UK and Canada will test innovative technologies, which in the long term may vastly improve our ability to monitor and identify objects in space.

    Magellan Aerospace will design, build, prepare for launch, and operate the Redwing microsatellite and LISSA nanosatellite. LISSA will be built by the University of Manitoba. Bornea Dynamics has been contracted by Dstl to produce and qualify the SWIR camera payload hardware.

    Scott McLelland, DRDC Director of Research and Development for the Defend North America strategic focus area, commented:

    The space domain continues to change and evolve and requires space faring nations to innovate to keep informed of the security situation in the space domain. DRDC is thrilled to have Dstl participate in the Redwing mission to help grow both nations’ defence space programs.

    Find out more about Dstl’s space capability.

    Updates to this page

    Published 10 October 2024

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI Economics: BaFin warns consumers about the website green-vest.net

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

    The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website green-vest.net. According to information available to BaFin, Green-Vest Investment Company, Dallas, USA, offers financial and investment services there without authorization.

    On 25 April 2024, BaFin issued a warning about the identical website green-vest.io, which was allegedly also operated by Green-Vest Investment Company.

    Anyone providing financial or investment services in Germany may do so only with authorisation from BaFin. However, some companies offer these services without the necessary authorisation. Information on whether a particular company has been granted authorisation by BaFin can be found in BaFin’s database of companies.

    The information provided by BaFin is based on section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG).

    Please be aware:

    BaFin, the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt – BKA) and the German state criminal police offices (Landeskriminalämter) recommend that consumers seeking to invest money online should exercise the utmost caution and do the necessary research beforehand in order to identify fraud attempts at an early stage.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 57: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Interim Report on Haiti. Delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.

    Location:
    Geneva
    Delivered on:
    (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

    Thank you, Mrs Vice-President.

    La détérioration des droits humains en Haiti continue de choquer, notamment avec une autre tuerie la semaine passée. L’augmentation du recrutement, de l’exploitation et l’abus d’enfants combinée avec l’aggravation de la violence sexuelle afin de semer la terreur et punir les communautés sont intolérables. Ceci s’ajoute aux enlèvements et meurtres qui continuent d’être utilisés par les gangs criminels pour faire souffrir la population.

    La stabilité et la sécurité sont essentielles dans le combat contre le fléau des gangs. C’est pour cela que nous soutenons la résolution créant la Mission multinationale d’appui à la sécurité en Haïti. De plus, le Royaume-Uni contribuera £5 millions à la Mission d’appui afin que le Haut-Commissariat aux droits de l’homme puisse s’assurer que le déploiement respecte les standards internationaux de droits humains, de conduite et de discipline.

    Nous continuons d’agir contre les auteurs de ces violations des droits humains en Haiti avec des sanctions et nous avons coparrainé la dernière liste adoptée par le Conseil de Sécurité le mois dernier.

    Director Salazar, Mr O’Neill,

    Where can the international community best focus its efforts to assist the Haitian government to bring the stability and security that the country so desperately needs and deserves?

    Thank you.

    Thank you, Mrs Vice-President.

    The deterioration of human rights in Haiti continues to shock with another horrifying killing last week. The growing recruitment, exploitation, and abuse of children combined with a significant increase in the use of sexual violence to spread fear and punish communities are sickening. This is in addition to kidnapping and murder that have long been used by criminal gangs to inflict suffering on the population.

    Stability and security are vital components to tackling the scourge of gangs, and to this end we strongly supported the UN Resolution to bring about the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti. Furthermore, the UK has pledged £5 million to the Support mission to assist the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in ensuring the deployment’s compliance with international standards on human rights, conduct and discipline.

    We continue to take action against perpetrators of human rights abuses in Haiti through sanctions, and co-sponsored the latest designations agreed by the UNSC last month.

    Director Salazar, Mr O’Neill,

    Where can the international community best focus its efforts to assist the Haitian government to bring the stability and security that Haiti so desperately needs and deserves?

    Thank you.

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    Published 10 October 2024

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI China: ​’Harry Potter’ series returns to Chinese theaters

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    Harry Potter fans in China will return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this weekend as Warner Bros. Pictures rereleases all eight films in theaters nationwide starting Oct. 11.

    A promotional poster advertises the rerelease of eight “Harry Potter” films in China. [Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery]

    Warner Bros. will rerelease one “Harry Potter” film each Friday in Chinese theaters for eight consecutive weeks, starting Oct. 11 with “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” The schedule continues with “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” on Oct. 18, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” on Oct. 25, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” on Nov. 1, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” on Nov. 8, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” on Nov. 15, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” on Nov. 22, and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” on Nov. 29.

    The complete film collection will screen in more than 3,400 theaters across 295 Chinese mainland cities, available in formats including IMAX, Cinity and Dolby Cinema. This marks the first consecutive showing of all eight films on such a scale in China, highlighting the franchise’s enduring popularity.

    The Warner Bros. rerelease announcement has sparked nostalgia among fans. Meanwhile, audiences may pay tribute to renowned actor Maggie Smith, who passed away recently and was beloved for her role as iconic Professor Minerva McGonagall.

    Beyond the theatrical rerelease, Warner Bros. Discovery regularly partners with Chinese companies to engage fans through various products and experiences, including theme parks, games and audiobooks. Warner Bros. Discovery has organized fan events across China, including “Magical Mischief” and the “Fantastic Beasts Red Envelope Giveaway.” The annual “Back to Hogwarts” celebration drew large crowds this year in Beijing, Shanghai and Changsha. The Changsha event alone attracted more than 230,000 people.

    The Wizarding World franchise, which includes “Harry Potter” films and the “Fantastic Beasts” series, is the fourth-highest-grossing film series globally, with $9.6 billion in worldwide box office receipts. Eight Harry Potter films generated $7.7 billion worldwide, including 1.26 billion yuan ($178 million) from the Chinese mainland.

    The first installment, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” was rereleased in 2020 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first “Harry Potter” book published in China in 2000. It grossed 192 million yuan in China’s ever-expanding film market, significantly more than the 56 million yuan it initially made in China in 2002, according to China’s ticketing platform and box office tracker Maoyan.

    Harry Potter fans participate in a “Back to Hogwarts” event in Changsha, Hunan province, Sept. 1, 2024. [Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery]

    The “Harry Potter” series, created by British novelist J.K. Rowling, has captivated generations of Chinese readers and moviegoers. Since its debut more than 25 years ago, the saga of the young wizard has become a cultural phenomenon, ranking among the most successful entertainment franchises in history.

    Rowling’s novels have spawned eight blockbuster films, three “Fantastic Beasts” movies, the stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” and various games. Fans globally also engage through consumer products and enjoy themed attractions at Universal Studios worldwide. Warner Bros. Discovery’s expanding “Harry Potter” portfolio includes tours, events and stores like Platform 9 3/4 shops and the flagship Harry Potter New York store. Studio Tours in London and Tokyo offer behind-the-scenes looks.

    An upcoming HBO series based on the “Harry Potter” books promises to expand the franchise’s reach, inviting both longtime fans and newcomers to explore its magic.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the Development of Strategic Plans to Implement the ASEAN Community Vision 2045

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    WE, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, gathered in Vientiane, Lao PDR on the occasion of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, on 9 October 2024;

    RECALLING the ASEAN Community Vision 2025: Forging Ahead Together (Kuala Lumpur, 2015), Ha Noi Declaration on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision (Ha Noi, 2020), the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on ASEAN Connectivity Post-2025 Agenda (Phnom Penh, 2022), and the ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on the Development of the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision (Labuan Bajo, 2023);

    Download the full declaration here.
    The post ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the Development of Strategic Plans to Implement the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific for the Future-Ready ASEAN and ASEAN-Centred Regional Architecture

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    WE, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, gathered in Vientiane on the occasion of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits on 9 October 2024;

    ACKNOWLEDGING that global and regional challenges are becoming more interconnected and multidimensional, and reaffirming our commitment to promote an enabling environment for peace, stability and prosperity in the region as well as our efforts to address common challenges, and promote closer economic and socioculturalcooperation;

    Download the full declaration here.
    The post ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific for the Future-Ready ASEAN and ASEAN-Centred Regional Architecture appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Students encouraged to look after mental health

    Source: Northern Ireland Direct

    Date published:

    A new term at college or university has begun and students are being encouraged to look after their mental health. Students feeling down or under stress should talk to someone they trust and get support.

    Stress and pressure

    This is a period of huge change for students. New responsibilities can lead to feelings of stress, such as:

    • living away from home
    • moving into a new house
    • making new friends
    • starting a new course

    Some students may also need to find a part-time job to help support their studies, which can be an added pressure.

    A certain amount of stress is normal but it’s really important students know that looking after their mental health is just as important as looking after their physical health.

    Information booklet for students

    There is a booklet for students full of practical tips and information. It covers topics such as money, body image, home life, feeling down, and family issues.

    It also contains a list of helpful local organisations and websites which offer support.

    If you’re worried about someone

    Untreated mental health problems can lead to self-harm and suicide.

    Someone who’s having suicidal thoughts may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want help and support. It can be difficult finding the words to express what they are feeling.

    You can find out more about what to do if you think someone might be in need of immediate help on the mental health emergency – if you’re in crisis or despair page.

    Lifeline

    You can also talk to trained counsellors at any time by contact the crisis helpline Lifeline at:

    More useful links

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    We reviewed the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and took note of the recommendation of the 35th ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 8 October 2024.REVIEWWe discussed the developments in Myanmar and expressed our deep concern over the escalation of conflicts and humanitarian situation there. We denounced the continued acts of violence in Myanmar against civilians and public facilities and called for immediate cessation, and urged all parties involved to take concrete action to immediately halt indiscriminate violence, denounce any escalation, exercise utmost restraint, ensure the protection and safety of all civilians and create conducive environment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and inclusive national dialogue.Download the full document here.

    The post ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Incremental policies to boost China’s growth, benefit world

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

    BEIJING, Oct. 10 — With the Chinese economy advancing on a high-quality development path, recent incremental policies will boost China’s growth and help achieve its annual growth target of around 5 percent, which is uplifting both for China and the rest of the world.

    China recently introduced a series of growth-promoting policies to support economic restructuring. Covering a wide range of important sectors of the economy such as domestic demand, investment and green energy, these policies are of great significance in stabilizing expectations, boosting confidence and reinforcing momentum in the world’s second-largest economy.

    The just-concluded National Day “golden week” holiday recorded high domestic consumption and bustling outbound travel, showcasing strong market vitality. The recent capital market rally, which had not been seen in years, also reflected the improving market sentiment.

    The government is expected to roll out more reform measures conducive to economic development. These include the formation of guidelines on building a unified national market, a new negative list for market access, and mechanisms to ensure increased investment in future industries.

    China will expand the catalog of industries that encourage foreign investment, unveil a new group of major foreign-invested projects, and make its visa-free transit policies even more open, according to Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission.

    China’s high-quality development means increased opportunities for the rest of the world. With China opening its door wider, foreign companies will get more opportunities in China’s huge market.

    Undoubtedly, continued improvement of China’s economy is good news for the entire world, which is facing rising protectionism, a complex geopolitical situation and weak economic recovery.

    At present, the Chinese economy is still facing very complicated and severe external environment, which requires considerable efforts to maintain economic stability and progress.

    With the effects of incremental policies gradually emerging, China’s economic vitality will be further unleashed and market confidence will be further strengthened. Given the progress made in the first three quarters, the Chinese economy is poised to maintain overall stable growth for the whole year. This will be a shot in the arm for the world economy as well.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Defined benefits for super fund transfers

    Source: Australian Department of Revenue

    Reporting notional taxed contributions

    A transferring fund will need to identify member accounts which are eligible for the grandfathering provisions that apply to a member’s notional taxed contributions (NTCs) and advise the successor fund. The successor fund will need to ensure the grandfathering indicator is completed in the Member Account Attribute Service (MAAS) for these accounts.

    When the member’s interest in the transferring fund ceases, the amount reported will be calculated pro-rata based on the successor fund transfer (SFT) date. In addition, if an account was open on 30 June, the transferring fund has an obligation to report an annual Member Account Transaction Service (MATS) balance.

    Note: for notional taxed and defined benefit contributions, refer to guidance in our Annual obligations and balance amounts protocol.

    Division 293 tax deferred debt

    If a transferring fund has received a notice from the ATO advising that a deferred debt account has been created, they should provide this notice to the successor fund to assist them in complying with their reporting obligations.

    The successor fund should provide us with details of members transferred to them with a deferred debt account. The details should include the:

    • name of the transferring and successor funds
    • member name, account number and client identifier in both the transferring and successor funds.

    An end benefit notice does not need to be provided in the case of an SFT. For more information, see Division 293 tax – deferred debt obligations for funds.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Prime Minister of Canada

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Lao PDR. They discussed, among others, ways to enhance ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Prime Minister of Canada appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Results of monthly survey on business situation of small and medium-sized enterprises for September 2024

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Results of monthly survey on business situation of small and medium-sized enterprises for September 2024
    Results of monthly survey on business situation of small and medium-sized enterprises for September 2024
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         The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (October 10) the results of the Monthly Survey on Business Situation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) for September 2024.      The current diffusion index (DI) on business receipts amongst SMEs increased from 41.3 in August 2024 in the contractionary zone to 41.6 in September 2024, whereas the one-month’s ahead (i.e. October 2024) outlook DI on business receipts was 47.0. Analysed by sector, the current DIs on business receipts, despite below the 50-mark, rose by varying degrees in September 2024 as compared with previous month for many surveyed sectors, particularly for the logistics (from 35.9 to 40.3) and restaurants (from 34.7 to 36.5).            The current DI on new orders for the import and export trades increased from 43.4 in August 2024 to 44.5 in September 2024, whereas the outlook DI on new orders in one month’s time (i.e. October 2024) was 46.1. Commentary      A Government spokesman said that overall business sentiment among SMEs stabilised in September, and their expectations on the business situation in one month’s time turned better. The overall employment situation also improved further in September.      The spokesman added that while various uncertainties in the external environment may have some negative impacts, US interest rate cut should bode well for business sentiment. The Central Government’s latest policy measures for supporting the Mainland economy as well as its various measures benefitting Hong Kong will also provide support. The Government will monitor the situation closely. Further information      The Monthly Survey on Business Situation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises aims to provide a quick reference, with minimum time lag, for assessing the short-term business situation faced by SMEs. SMEs covered in this survey refer to establishments with fewer than 50 persons engaged. Respondents were asked to exclude seasonal fluctuations in reporting their views. Based on the views collected from the survey, a set of diffusion indices (including current and outlook diffusion indices) is compiled. A reading above 50 indicates that the business condition is generally favourable, whereas that below 50 indicates otherwise. As for statistics on the business prospects of prominent establishments in Hong Kong, users may refer to the publication entitled “Report on Quarterly Business Tendency Survey” released by the C&SD.      The results of the survey should be interpreted with care. The survey solicits feedback from a panel sample of about 600 SMEs each month and the survey findings are thus subject to sample size constraint. Views collected from the survey refer only to those of respondents on their own establishments rather than those on the respective sectors they are engaged in. Besides, in this type of opinion survey on expected business situation, the views collected in the survey are affected by the events in the community occurring around the time of enumeration, and it is difficult to establish precisely the extent to which respondents’ perception of the business situation accords with the underlying trends. For this survey, main bulk of the data were collected around the last week of the reference month.      More detailed statistics are given in the “Report on Monthly Survey on the Business Situation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises”. Users can browse and download the publication at the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1080015&scode=300).      Users who have enquiries about the survey results may contact Industrial Production Statistics Section of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 7246; email: sme-survey@censtatd.gov.hk).

     
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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Introduction and considerations for types of super fund transfers

    Source: Australian Department of Revenue

    What this protocol provides

    This protocol gives superannuation providers guidance about successor fund transfer (SFT) and intra-fund transfer (IFT) obligations, including:

    • consistent application of the law and practical administration to manage impacts across the operating system
    • limited-service periods to ensure there is minimal impact to employers and members
    • digital identity management and Access Manager
    • our perspective of industry best practice including across complex super processes connected to an SFT and IFT.

    We have updated our protocol in response to an increasing number of fund transfers. We have incorporated industry feedback, drawing on their experiences and learnings from recent SFTs.

    When acting on our guidance, you should:

    • consider the individual circumstances of your members
    • decide whether your action is appropriate.

    This guidance does not cover situations where an SFT or an IFT has not occurred, and the only change is to your registry system, platform or service provider. If you are undertaking any of these changes, you can engage with us by completing the Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) and Intra Fund Transfer (IFT) form (XLSX, 651KB). Lodge your completed form using the Super Enquiry Service (SES) for APRA funds.

    Successor fund transfer

    An SFT occurs when member accounts are transferred from one registrable super entity (RSE) to another RSE with a different Australian business number (ABN) without their member’s consent.

    When the same entity is the trustee for more than one RSE, an SFT can also occur when their member’s accounts are transferred from one RSE to another within the same group.

    Intra-fund transfer

    An IFT happens when there is no change in the RSE ABN but there are resulting changes to the Unique superannuation identifier (USI) or account identifiers.

    This may also be known as product consolidation or streamlining activity. See more information about IFTs and income streams.

    When considering an SFT or an IFT

    When you are considering an SFT or an IFT, it is crucial to understand the significant impact on your members and their contributing employers. To minimise the impact, it is important to engage with us early and to ensure the timing of the SFT avoids critical dates such as the quarterly super guarantee due dates and the end of the financial year.

    Engage with us early by completing the Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) and Intra Fund Transfer (IFT) form (XLSX, 651KB). Lodge using our Super Enquiry Service.

    A member’s account can also be transferred to the ATO in accordance with the Superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost Members) Act 1999. However, this type of transfer is not covered as part of this protocol.

    Regulation 6.29 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 (SISR) states that a member’s benefits must not be transferred from a fund unless a member’s consent has been given.

    Exceptions apply to successor fund transfers, intra-fund transfers and transfers to MySuper products when member consent is not required but specific criteria are met.

    Transfers to MySuper products are outside the scope of this protocol and do not involve an SFT. These transfers should be considered in the context of normal fund reporting, as outlined in the various other protocols found in our fund reporting protocol.

    When the trustee of the transferring fund transfers cash and other assets to a successor fund, the transferring fund makes a payment that is a super benefit, of each member’s benefit to the successor fund. The payment of each member’s benefit is a rollover super benefit.

    To review the actions required from transferring and successor funds, use our SFT checklist for APRA funds.

    Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority (APRA) provides superannuation prudential guidance that funds must follow. See details in SPG 227 Successor Fund Transfers and Wind-upsExternal Link.

    Legislative guidance for funds is contained in Regulation 6.29 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994.

    For any unique reporting issues that arise as part of the SFT and or IFT, you can lodge an enquiry through our Super Enquiry Service with any questions or requests for advice.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: ToS-GRS Team meeting | UNECE

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    The Team of Specialists on Gender-Responsive Standards (GRS) of WP.6 holds bi-monthly meetings to progress its work agenda and encourage building a network of gender focal points working on gender-responsive standards. The GRS encourages the uptake of guidance such as the Recommendation U on Gender-Responsive Standards and the Guidelines on Developing Gender-Responsive Standards and Standards Development. It develops further guidance to help standards development organizations to effectively roll out gender-responsive standards.

    All WP.6 GRS members and interested experts are welcome to join these meetings.

    The Team of Specialists was established in 2022 through the 124th meeting of the UNECE Executive Committee in decisions L.13. It is the continuance of the Gender-Responsive Standards Initiative which was established in 2016. More information on this group is available on the group’s web page.

    Agenda

    Item

    Subject

    Timing

    1

    Approval of the agenda

    5

    2

    Invited guest speaker:

    Mariangela Linoci, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD

    The impact of non-tariff measures on women’s e-commerce businesses in developing countries (see UNCTAD news and publication)

    • 20 minute presentation followed by discussion/ Q&A

    40

    3

    Are there any volunteers to share their experiences at the next ToS-GRS annual session?

    Are there any ideas of future guest speakers for the regular meetings?

    10

    4

    Update from the Secretariat

    • Update on the publication on a “Multilingual glossary on gender and trade”
    • Update on the project for gender mainstreaming throughout the quality infrastructure for trade
    • Update on the Beijing +30 reporting
    • Update on a GAP guidelines
    • Update on WP.6 4th Forum 2025
    • Update on requesting new signatories to the Declaration

    15

    5

    Proposed calendar of meetings of WP.6 and its subgroups in 2025

    5

    6

    Any other business

    5

    7

    Next meetings of ToS-GRS:

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $12 million (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $12 million (with photos)
    Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected ketamine worth about $12 million (with photos)
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         ​Hong Kong Customs effected two dangerous drug trafficking cases between October 7 and yesterday (October 9), and seized about 24.5 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $12 million. Three persons connected with the cases were arrested.                In the first case, through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, Customs on September 27 inspected a seaborne consignment, declared as carrying household goods and personal effects and arriving in Hong Kong from Germany, at the Kwai Chung Customhouse Cargo Examination Compound. Upon inspection, Customs officers seized a total of about 15.5kg of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $7.5 million inside three different boxes of goods, including toys, rice cookers and protein powder.     Upon a follow-up investigation, Customs officers conducted a controlled delivery operation on October 7 and arrested a 31-year-old male consignee, who claimed to be a driver, in Sham Shui Po.                The investigation is ongoing and the arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigation.           For the second case, through risk assessment, Customs officers on October 7 inspected an express air parcel, declared as carrying monosodium glutamate and arriving in Hong Kong from the Netherlands, at the airport. Upon examination, about 9kg of suspected ketamine, disguised by packaging of monosodium glutamate, was found in the parcel. The estimated market value of the drugs was about $4.4 million.     After a follow-up investigation, Customs officers yesterday arrested a male youth and a man, aged 16 and 20, who were suspected to be connected with the case in Chai Wan and Tsz Wan Shan respectively.     An investigation is ongoing.               Customs will continue to enhance enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary returns. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.                Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour report hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/).

     
    Ends/Thursday, October 10, 2024Issued at HKT 16:15

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Promoting Gaelic in Islay

    Source: Scottish Government

    Support for local projects.

    Gaelic projects in Islay will benefit from funding as part of efforts to grow the language.

    Islay’s Gaelic Centre will receive £150,000 for a virtual experience which will pull viewers into another world as they learn about the island’s history, heritage and geography.

    Projectors, touch-walls and a virtual reality headset will create a 360-degree experience of Gaelic Islay. This will enable visitors to experience the scents and sounds of the island as they explore a library of Gaelic stories, songs and language courses.

    A further £8,000 will go towards the construction of an outdoor classroom at Bowmore Gaelic Medium Primary school to be used for plays, poems and other drama activities.

    Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced the funding ahead of the opening of the Royal National Mòd in Oban.

    Ms Forbes said:

     “It is only fitting that this year’s Mòd is in Oban as Gaelic forms a core part of Argyll’s culture, heritage and history.

    “Our investment in a virtual experience at the Islay’s Gaelic Centre will help to create a star attraction which will bring new opportunities for the island.

    “We are working collaboratively across Parliament to progress the Scottish Languages Bill with the aim of building a sustainable future for Gaelic. This includes creating a system which will enable all parents to apply for Gaelic early learning and childcare services and introducing measures to strengthen Gaelic education in secondary school.”

    Manager of Islay Gaelic Centre Sìne NicEalair said:

    “We are delighted and very grateful to receive this grant enabling us to complete the second phase of our digital project.

    “We see this as a great asset to the Gaelic and non-Gaelic community in Islay and off the island.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CHP announces two new confirmed melioidosis infection cases

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    CHP announces two new confirmed melioidosis infection cases
    CHP announces two new confirmed melioidosis infection cases
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         The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 10) said that two new confirmed melioidosis infection cases had been recorded from October 4 to 9.     The first case involves an 83-year-old female with underlying illness who lives in Sham Shui Po. She developed a fever and cough on September 20 and was admitted to Prince of Wales Hospital on October 1.     The second case involves an 82-year-old male with underlying illness who lives in Kwun Tong. He developed a right neck swelling in August, and a fever, cough and shortness of breath on September 20 and was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the same day.     The patients are in stable condition. Their clinical samples were confirmed positive for Burkholderia pseudomallei upon testing.      The CHP is investigating the infection source of the cases. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing. So far, 18 melioidosis infection cases have been recorded in Hong Kong this year. In 2023, 17 melioidosis infection cases were recorded.     A spokesman for the CHP reiterated that person-to-person transmission and animal-to-human transmission are rare, but melioidosis bacteria can survive in the local environment. Melioidosis is an endemic disease in Hong Kong and melioidosis cases have been recorded in Hong Kong each year. According to literature, infection cases are more common after typhoons or storms. The bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei of melioidosis in soil and muddy water may become exposed to the ground after typhoons or storms, and the bacteria could spread more easily with strong winds or storms. As such, the number of melioidosis cases may increase.     The CHP reminded members of the public that melioidosis can be spread by contaminated soil and water during and after typhoons and storms. Where practicable, people should stay indoors during typhoons and storms, avoid travelling to areas with potential flooding, and do not wade in or have contact with muddy water and soil. In addition, high-risk individuals should avoid paths near stormwater drains where aerosols may be generated from contaminated water.     Members of the public should also take the following preventive measures against infection: 

    Avoid contact with contaminated soil;
    Wear appropriate protective clothing or footwear when participating in activities with possible contact with soil or water, e.g. using gloves and wearing boots. High-risk individuals may also consider wearing a surgical mask;
    Wash or shower after exposure to contaminated water or soil;
    Always clean any wounds as soon as possible and cover any cuts or grazes with waterproof dressings;
    Wash hands with liquid soap and water after handling soil or gardening;
    Observe food hygiene and avoid drinking raw water; and
    Travellers can contract the disease through outdoor water sports. Risk of infection can be minimised by avoiding exposure to water sources (such as rivers, ponds or lakes) that might be contaminated.

              ???The CHP appealed to members of the public to seek medical advice if they develop symptoms, in particular people with diabetes or other immunocompromised conditions, in order to receive an appropriate medical diagnosis and treatment. For more information on melioidosis, please visit the website of the CHP at www.chp.gov.hk/en/healthtopics/content/24/101110.html.

     
    Ends/Thursday, October 10, 2024Issued at HKT 17:15

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Humanoid robots have arrived and are ready to start work, says GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    Humanoid robots have arrived and are ready to start work, says GlobalData

    Posted in Thematic Intelligence

    The advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022 revolutionized humanoid robotics, allowing for task execution without explicit programming. As developed nations grapple with labor shortages from aging populations and declining birth rates, the demand for automation grows. Humanoid robots are emerging as vital solutions, particularly in eldercare, yet their successful integration hinges on societal acceptance and trust, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    GlobalData’s latest Strategic Intelligence report, “Deep Dive into Humanoid Robots,” analyses humanoid robots’ scope and prospects for the coming decade. A new species of AI-enabled humanoid robots are designed to mimic human form and behavior and co-mingle and co-work with humans in human-designed environments. They are being intensively trialed in active work environments by Tesla, Amazon, and BYD ahead of commercial deployment at scale later in the decade.

    As humanoid robots advance in terms of reliability, autonomy, and contextual awareness, there will be an increased demand for them to take on hazardous or undesirable jobs, especially in sectors where a labor shortage is expected, such as eldercare.

    However, traditional Japanese and European robot companies are not making the running. Instead, Tesla, UBtech Robotics, and a clutch of breakthrough startups, including Fourier Intelligence, Figure AI, 1X Technologies, and Agility Robotics are leading the way.

    Michael Orme, Senior Consultant in the Strategic team at GlobalData, comments: “Humanoid robot deployment will likely start in China, South Korea, and Japan. Many countries and global industries are already facing serious prospective skilled labor shortages in these sectors and require higher levels of sustainable productivity across the board.”

    Martina Raveni, Analyst in the Strategic team at GlobalData, continues: “Due to low fertility rates and longer life expectancies, populations are shrinking and aging. This is leading to labor shortages across many industries, especially eldercare. It is difficult to see how many demographically stricken societies will avoid eldercare catastrophes and fiscal crises in the future without help from humanoid robots in hospitals and homes.”

    Edward Bickerton, Associate Analyst in the Strategic team at GlobalData, says: ”We are very much in the early stages right now, and first-generation humanoid robots, despite highly impressive demos—albeit aided and abetted by special effects—are far from being general purpose, fully autonomous machines.”

    Raveni concludes: “The success of evolving humanoid technologies will hinge not only on their technical prowess but also on their seamless integration into society. For these robots to truly thrive, they must go beyond mere functionality; they must build trust and foster collaboration with the communities they are designed to serve.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Safety bulletin 4/2024 published

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Owners, operators and skippers of fishing vessels fitted with side shell doors urged to ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessment of watertight integrity.

    Image courtesy of Royal Air Force

    Today, we have issued a safety bulletin to the fishing vessel community following the foundering of fishing vessel Argos Georgia approximately 190 nautical miles east of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands on 22 July 2024, with the loss of 13 lives.

    The bulletin, available via this link, contains details of what happened, initial findings, safety lessons and a recommendation.

    The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is carrying out an investigation on behalf of St Helena Government.

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    Updates to this page

    Published 10 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From Moments to History. How the “Student Perspective 2024” Went

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

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

    An off-site educational seminar for first-year trade union organizers called “Student Perspective 2024” was held at the “Goluboe Ozero” recreation center. For the 26th time, PROF organized a meeting for first-year students so that they could get acquainted with the basics of student self-government at the Polytechnic University, communicate with administration representatives, exchange experiences with activists from various institutes, and outline their development trajectory at the university.

    The seminar opened with a video with a welcoming address from the rector of the Polytechnic University, chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy.

    Over the course of three days, more than 300 participants — trade union organizers, trainers, representatives of PROF and student associations — were fully immersed in active student life. This year’s theme was “From Moments to History,” and indeed, the participants were able to create many bright moments that formed a fascinating and positive story. In addition to trainings, the trade union organizers attended the events “PROF.festival” and “Catch the Moment: A Journey Through the Stars,” where the institutes demonstrated their unity and creativity.

    One of the key events was a meeting with representatives of the university administration: the head of the rector’s administrative office Vladimir Glukhov, the vice-rector for youth policy and communication technologies Maxim Pasholikov, the head of the Youth Policy Department Ivan Khlamov, the director of the SPbPU Student City Vyacheslav Olshevsky, the chairman of the PROF Maxim Susorov. The students asked questions about the educational process and extracurricular activities of the Polytechnic University, as well as about the future of the university.

    A separate strategic session with Maxim Pasholikov and Ivan Khlamov was organized for the trade union committee. At it, the participants designed interaction within the framework of the university’s youth policy. On the second day, a festival of student associations was held, where the guys got to know such associations as ReGreen, the School of Cultural Organizers, the Military History Club, the United Student Council of Dormitories, the Polytechnic Community of Physics Students, and others.

    “Student Perspective” ended with a warm and pleasant ceremony with sparklers and a group photo session at the Blue Lake.

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    http://www.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/student_life/from-moments-in-history-how-the-student-perspective-2024/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

    October 10, 2024

    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

    October 10, 2024

    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

    October 10, 2024

    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

    October 10, 2024

    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

    October 10, 2024

    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

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    Alexander Novak got acquainted with domestic developments in the field of hydrogen energy and transport

    Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak familiarized himself with the plans of the Hydrogen Technologies Center of AFK Sistema in the field of developing projects on hydrogen energy and transport, as well as new models of Russian freight transport on hydrogen fuel cells manufactured by PJSC KAMAZ at the site of the production complex of JSC Elektrozavod. On the basis of the Hydrogen Technologies Center, projects have been created and are being developed to create water and freight transport on hydrogen, drones for the transportation of commercial goods, catalysts and sensors for hydrogen, electrolyzers, energy accumulation and storage systems, fuel cells, etc.

    The Deputy Prime Minister saw a new KAMAZ truck with a payload capacity of over 20 tons, which can travel 400 km on hydrogen, in motion, and also assessed the work of the domestic power plant and the truck platform with hydrogen fuel cells manufactured by PJSC KAMAZ. Representatives of AFK Sistema and its structures, as well as PJSC KAMAZ, took part in the event.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: ICAC to commence annual household survey next week to gauge public views on graft-fighting work

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following press release is issued on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption:

         The ICAC will kick start a new round of annual opinion survey next Monday (October 14) to gauge public attitudes towards a probity society and their understanding about corruption.

         “The ICAC is committed to combating corruption and together with the community, the Commission strives to safeguard Hong Kong’s status as a clean society. This year marks the golden jubilee of the ICAC and the Commission is taking the opportunity to appeal to members of the public for their continued support. Citizens who are participating in the annual opinion survey are encouraged to express their views which would help the Commission formulate effective and holistic anti-graft strategies,” said an ICAC spokesman.

         Commencing on October 14 till December, the survey will be conducted independently by a professional research agency appointed by the ICAC. Around 1 500 Hong Kong residents, aged between 15 and 74, will be selected for interviews by random sampling.

         Selected households will receive notification letters issued by the ICAC. During the survey period, uniformed interviewers bearing authorisation letters issued by the ICAC and staff identity cards of the research agency will visit the households between 10am and 9.45pm. Each face-to-face interview will last about 10 to 15 minutes. Selected households are welcome to schedule the interview with the research agency or the ICAC.

         All personal information and opinion collected from the survey will not be disclosed to any other government departments or organisations. All data collected will be compiled in aggregate and the completed questionnaires will be destroyed after completion of the survey.

         Details of the survey are available on the ICAC corporate website (www.icac.org.hk). For enquiries, members of the public may call the ICAC survey enquiry hotline 2826 3267 between 10am and 10pm during the survey period.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN briefs the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit on the progress of ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today briefed the 27th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit on the progress of APT Cooperation. The APT countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening and deepening the APT framework, which plays a key role in fostering regional cooperation and addressing emerging issues. The Meeting also welcomed the progress of APT cooperation and discussed enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The Leaders adopted an APT Statement on Strengthening the Connectivity of Regional Supply Chains in support of Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship theme this year.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN briefs the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit on the progress of ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnicians at the International DID Forum

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

    The city of Innopolis hosted the traditional international forum Digital Innopolis Days, which this year was combined with the AI IN conference on artificial intelligence. The topics of the discussions were focused on key areas and technologies: artificial intelligence, robotics, unmanned systems, innovations in education and personnel training.

    At the plenary session “Prospects for robotization of Russia: converting problems into tasks,” the following spoke: Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Deputy Minister of Energy Eduard Sheremetsev, representatives of the largest industrial enterprises, such as KAMAZ and Transmashholding.

    Valery Falkov spoke about approaches to training personnel for robotics, and also noted important changes taking place in the higher education system. First of all, this is the search for models of its implementation in accordance with the needs of the modern technological structure and training of specialists of the future, reformatting engineering education. The head of the Ministry of Education and Science noted that any educational program related to production should contain a block on automation systems and robotics, and universities need to qualitatively build work in the market of additional professional education.

    Vice-Rector for Continuing and Pre-University Education at SPbPU Dmitry Tikhonov noted: The forum platform is very representative and practice-oriented. Based on the results of last year, we launched three new educational projects with new partners, contacts with whom were established precisely at DID. This year there were interesting sections in the field of UAS and AI, which showed the diversity of potential areas of application of these technologies.

    The use of artificial intelligence in education and university management, digital development of the education system, and new collaborations in this area were discussed at the forum by Vladimir Tuchkevich, Head of the Department for Development of Portals and Mobile Applications at SPbPU, and Denis Ivanov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

    Traditionally, an interesting discussion unfolded around the digital departments. This year, a closed session was held for the best students of the project and an HR studio was organized. The Polytechnic was represented by IKNK student Ekaterina Chadayeva, one of the best graduates of the program “Development of digital solutions based on 1C technologies”.

    Several useful events were organized for students. This was not only an introduction to various companies, but also a strategic session for graduates of digital departments. There we discussed what a dream digital department should be like, – Ekaterina shared her impressions.

    Industrial partners presented their best practices for working with universities within the framework of the Digital Departments project.

    At the forum, we exchanged practices and visions for the future development of IT education. Every year, companies’ interest in joint programs for professional retraining of the digital department is growing. For example, the company “1C” presented a joint program with the Polytechnic University, in the implementation of which 15 employers are participating at once. This approach demonstrates the importance of this project and allows us to create programs that are truly relevant for the industry, – said the head of the project office “Digital Departments” of SPbPU Nadezhda Tsvetkova.

    The forum also hosted a closed event of Gazprom partner universities, where the curator of the project “PAO Gazprom Flagship University” Yanis Olekhnovich and the head of the employment assistance sector Elvira Tuktamysheva gave a report. They presented the results of the implementation of educational programs and events for training personnel and developing applied IT competencies necessary for an engineer to perform the company’s tasks. Part of the report was a presentation of specialized interactive educational and demonstration complexes based on VR technologies. These complexes allow students to be trained using the example of the industrial partner’s technologies.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/science_and_innovations/polytechnics-at-the-international-forum-did-ai-in-2024/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Kadir Rende from Turkey: “Polytech is a springboard for future professionals”

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

    On October 7, applications for free education at the expense of the budget of the Russian Federation within the quota established by the government of the country for the 2025/26 academic year were accepted. A bachelor’s student from Turkey, Kadir Rende, spoke about his experience at the Polytechnic University. He entered the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU on a contract basis, but passed the quota selection of Rossotrudnichestvo and continued his education on a budgetary basis.

    — Why did you choose to study mechanical engineering at the Polytechnic?

    — From an early age, I was interested in how the toys I played with worked. I was constantly taking them apart to understand how they worked. As I grew older, this curiosity grew into a desire to find out why machines move and how it happens. I never doubted that I would become an engineer.

    When I decided to study in Russia, I started looking for the ideal university and chose Peter the Great Polytechnic University. It is one of the best universities in the country with a rich history, within whose walls many famous engineers and scientists studied.

    Mechanical engineering is a promising direction. Highly qualified specialists like me will be in demand at various enterprises. I am sure that the knowledge and skills I have gained will help me make a significant contribution to this industry and realize my ambitions.

    — How difficult is it to communicate in Russian in everyday life?

    — I studied Russian at the preparatory department in Kazan before continuing my studies in St. Petersburg. Although it may seem that I speak well, my level is still limited to conversational. In lectures I encounter more complex materials, which sometimes causes difficulties. Fortunately, I have excellent relationships with teachers who understand our problems and are always ready to help. My Russian classmates and other students are also very friendly and willing to explain if something is unclear. I am a sociable person. I enjoy speaking Russian, which I find very rich and beautiful.

    Thanks to constant practice, I feel that my level of language proficiency is getting better and better. This year, I even took second place in the Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language, which I am very proud of!

    — What other Russian cities have you seen?

    — I have been to Moscow, Kazan and small towns around it, but to be honest, St. Petersburg is my favorite. It feels like a fairy tale, so I really love walking around the cultural capital. Last year, my relatives flew in from Istanbul to visit me. They were delighted with the city.

    — Did you manage to make friends with the locals?

    — I was told that Russians can seem “cold”. However, almost all my friends here are Russian. We communicate very well. At first it was difficult to get to know each other because of the language barrier, but as I got to know them better, I realized that they are actually kind and helpful people.

    — Do you study on a fee-paying basis or through some kind of scholarship program?

    — At first, I studied under a contract and didn’t even think about participating in the competition for free education. I thought that I would have to start studying all over again. But after studying the issue in detail, I made up my mind. In my second year, I managed to transfer to a budget. So I’m very happy.

    — What do you do in your free time?

    — I try to find interesting and beautiful places in the city. Then I visit them with friends. The Polytechnic also has excellent conditions for doing sports. I am into boxing and go to free training sessions in the evenings, I made new friends there. There is a gym in our dormitory, sometimes I work out there.

    — What advice would you give to other international students who are already studying or just entering the Polytechnic?

    — There are many organizations for students, including international students, at the university, and I highly recommend visiting them. They offer a variety of activities and events, allowing everyone to find something for themselves. I go to Russian conversation clubs in the PolyUnion space, and at the Interclub I like to get together with friends for games. There are really many opportunities for activities here. It’s a great way to meet new people and improve your knowledge of the language.

    — What are your plans for the future?

    — After completing my bachelor’s degree, I would like to continue my studies at the Polytechnic University for a master’s degree. I understand that this will be very useful for building my future career.

    We remind you that international students can apply forwebsite quota selection until January 15. You can also take part in the international Open Doors Olympics and get the opportunity to study for bachelor’s, master’s and postgraduate degrees at the Polytechnic University for free.

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    http://www.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/international_activize/kadir-rende-from-turkey-polytech-springboard-for-future-professionals/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnicians win two gold medals at international construction championship

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

    The IV International Construction Championship has ended in Yekaterinburg. The Institute of Civil Engineering of SPbPU is a traditional participant of this large-scale event. This year, the Institute performed triumphantly – two gold awards in the team and individual nomination “Information Modeling and Design”.

    Our gold medalists in the team category are Dmitry Zharkov, Alina Doroshenko, Mikhail Safoshkin, Alexandra Kulakova and Ulyana Popova.

    The winner in the individual nomination is Serafim Zagorodniy.

    The experts in the nominations from the Civil Engineering Institute were senior lecturer of the Higher School of Civil Engineering and Construction (HSCECI) Anna Kukina and assistant of the Higher School of Civil Engineering and Construction (HSCECI) Alexander Mitin.

    We congratulate the guys on their victory and wish them further professional success!

    We are proud of our absolute victory at the international construction championship in the student nomination “Information Modeling and Design”. For the Civil Engineering Institute, this is the highest assessment of our activities in the field of training the engineering elite from the professional community. This triumph once again proves that the Polytechnic is one of the best universities in the country in training engineering personnel, – commented on the success of the Polytechnics, Director of the ISI Marina Petrochenko.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/achievements/polytechnics-won-two-golds-at-the-international-construction-championship/

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