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MIL-OSI USA: Gross Domestic Product (Third Estimate), Corporate Profits (Revised Estimate), and GDP by Industry, Second Quarter 2024 and Annual Update

Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the second quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the “third” estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.6 percent (revised).

The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for the “second” estimate issued last month. In the second estimate, the increase in real GDP was also 3.0 percent. The update primarily reflected upward revisions to private inventory investment and federal government spending that were offset by downward revisions to nonresidential fixed investment and exports (refer to “Updates to GDP”). Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, were revised up.

The increase in real GDP primarily reflected increases in consumer spending, private inventory investment, and nonresidential fixed investment. Imports increased (table 2).

Compared to the first quarter, the acceleration in real GDP in the second quarterly primarily reflected an upturn in private inventory investment and an acceleration in consumer spending. These movements were partly offset by a downturn in residential fixed investment.

Current‑dollar GDP increased 5.6 percent at an annual rate, or $392.6 billion, in the second quarter to a level of $29.02 trillion, a $9.5 billion larger increase than the previous estimate (tables 1 and 3). More information on the source data that underlie the estimates is available in the “Key Source Data and Assumptions” file on BEA’s website.

The price index for gross domestic purchases increased 2.4 percent in the second quarter, the same as the previous estimate (table 4). The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 2.5 percent, the same as the previous estimate. Excluding food and energy prices, the PCE price index increased 2.8 percent, also the same as the previous estimate.

Personal Income

Current-dollar personal income increased $315.7 billion in the second quarter, an upward revision of $82.1 billion from the previous estimate. The increase primarily reflected increases in compensation and personal current transfer receipts (table 8).

Disposable personal income increased $260.4 billion, or 5.0 percent, in the second quarter, an upward revision of $77.3 billion from the previous estimate. Real disposable personal income increased 2.4 percent, an upward revision of 1.4 percentage points.

Personal saving was $1.13 trillion in the second quarter, an upward revision of $74.3 billion from the previous estimate. The personal saving rate—personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income—was 5.2 percent in the second quarter, compared with 5.4 percent (revised) in the first quarter.

Gross Domestic Income and Corporate Profits

Real gross domestic income (GDI) increased 3.4 percent in the second quarter, an upward revision of 2.1 percentage points from the previous estimate. The average of real GDP and real GDI, a supplemental measure of U.S. economic activity that equally weights GDP and GDI, increased 3.2 percent in the second quarter, an upward revision of 1.1 percentage points from the previous estimate (table 1).

Profits from current production (corporate profits with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments) increased $132.5 billion in the second quarter, an upward revision of $74.9 billion from the previous estimate (table 10).

Profits of domestic financial corporations increased $42.5 billion in the second quarter, a downward revision of $4.0 billion from the previous estimate. Profits of domestic nonfinancial corporations increased $108.8 billion, an upward revision of $79.6 billion. Rest-of-the-world profits decreased $18.8 billion, a downward revision of $0.7 billion. In the second quarter, receipts increased $4.4 billion, and payments increased $23.1 billion.

Updates to GDP

With the third estimate, upward revisions to private inventory investment and federal government spending were offset by downward revisions to nonresidential fixed investment, exports, consumer spending, and residential fixed investment. Imports were revised up. For more information, refer to the Technical Note. For information on updates to GDP, refer to the “Additional Information” section that follows.

	Advance Estimate	Second Estimate	Third Estimate
	(Percent change from preceding quarter)
Real GDP	2.8	3.0	3.0
Current-dollar GDP	5.2	5.5	5.6
Real GDI	…	1.3	3.4
Average of Real GDP and Real GDI	…	2.1	3.2
Gross domestic purchases price index	2.3	2.4	2.4
PCE price index	2.6	2.5	2.5
PCE price index excluding food and energy	2.9	2.8	2.8

Real GDP by Industry

Today’s release includes estimates of GDP by industry, or value added—a measure of an industry’s contribution to GDP. Private goods-producing industries increased 6.9 percent, private services-producing industries increased 2.4 percent, and government increased 0.8 percent (table 12). Overall, 16 of 22 industry groups contributed to the second-quarter increase in real GDP.

Within private goods-producing industries, the leading contributors to the increase were nondurable goods manufacturing (led by petroleum and coal products) and durable goods manufacturing (led by motor vehicles, bodies and trailers, and parts) (table 13).
Within private services-producing industries, the leading contributors to the increase were finance and insurance (led by Federal Reserve banks, credit intermediation, and related activities); health care and social assistance (led by ambulatory health care services); as well as real estate and rental and leasing (led by real estate).
The increase in government reflected increases in state and local government as well as federal government.

Gross Output by Industry

Real gross output—principally a measure of an industry’s sales or receipts, which includes sales to final users in the economy (GDP) and sales to other industries (intermediate inputs)—increased 1.8 percent in the second quarter. This reflected an increase of 2.1 percent for private goods-producing industries, an increase of 1.7 percent for private services-producing industries, and an increase of 2.2 percent for government (table 16). Overall, 18 of 22 industry groups contributed to the increase in real gross output.

Annual Update of the National Economic Accounts

Today’s release presents results from the annual update of the National Economic Accounts (NEAs), which include the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPAs) and the Industry Economic Accounts (IEAs). The update includes revised estimates for the first quarter of 2019 through the first quarter of 2024 and resulted in revisions to GDP, GDP by industry, GDI, and their major components. The reference year remains 2017.

With today’s release, most data are available through BEA’s Interactive Data application on the BEA website (www.bea.gov). Refer to “Information on 2024 Annual Updates to the National, Industry, and State and Local Economic Accounts” for the complete table release schedule and a summary of results through 2023, which includes information on methodology changes. A table showing the major current dollar revisions and their sources for each component of GDP, national income, and personal income is also provided. An article describing the update in more detail will be forthcoming in the Survey of Current Business.

The updated estimates show that real GDP increased at an average annual rate of 2.3 percent from 2018 to 2023, 0.2 percentage point higher than the previously published estimate. Over the same period, real GDI increased at an average annual rate of 2.2 percent, 0.4 percentage point higher than previously published. The average of real GDP and real GDI over the same period was 2.3 percent, 0.4 percentage point higher than previously published.

For the period of economic expansion from the second quarter of 2009 through the fourth quarter of 2019, real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent, revised up 0.1 percentage point from the previously published estimates. For the period of economic contraction from the fourth quarter of 2019 through the second quarter of 2020, real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 17.5 percent, the same as previously estimated. For the period of economic expansion from the second quarter of 2020 through the first quarter of 2024, real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2 percent, 0.3 percentage point higher than previously estimated.

Previously published estimates, which are superseded by today’s release, are found in BEA’s archives.

Updates for the First Quarter of 2024

For the first quarter of 2024, real GDP is now estimated to have increased 1.6 percent (table 1), an upward revision of 0.2 percentage point from the previously published estimate, primarily reflecting an upward revision to consumer spending that was partly offset by downward revisions to private inventory investment and residential fixed investment.

The price index for gross domestic purchases is now estimated to have increased 3.0 percent, a downward revision of 0.1 percentage point. The PCE price index increased 3.4 percent, the same as previously published. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 3.7 percent, the same as previously published.

	First Quarter 2024
	Previous Estimate	Revised
	(Percent change from preceding quarter)
Real GDP	1.4	1.6
Current-dollar GDP	4.5	4.7
Real GDI	1.3	3.0
Average of Real GDP and Real GDI	1.4	2.3
Gross domestic purchases price index	3.1	3.0
PCE price index	3.4	3.4
PCE price index excluding food and energy	3.7	3.7

Personal Income

Current-dollar personal income is now estimated to have increased $536.4 billion in the first quarter, an upward revision of $139.6 billion from the previous estimate. The revision primarily reflected an upward revision to compensation (led by private wages and salaries) (table 8).

Disposable personal income increased $465.1 billion, or 9.2 percent, in the first quarter, an upward revision of $224.9 billion from the previous estimate. Real disposable personal income increased 5.6 percent, an upward revision of 4.3 percentage points.

Personal saving was $1.15 trillion in the first quarter, an upward revision in change of $188.3 billion. The personal saving rate—personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income—was 5.4 percent (revised) in the first quarter.

Gross Domestic Income and Corporate Profits

Real GDI is now estimated to have increased 3.0 percent in the first quarter (table 1); in the previously published estimates, first-quarter GDI was estimated to have increased 1.3 percent. The leading contributor to the upward revision was compensation, based primarily on new first-quarter wage and salary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. The average of real GDP and real GDI is now estimated to have increased 2.3 percent in the first quarter; in the previously published estimates, the average of GDP and GDI was estimated to have increased 1.4 percent.

Profits from current production (corporate profits with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments) is now estimated to have decreased $65.1 billion in the first quarter, a downward revison of $18.0 billion (table 10).

Profits of domestic financial corporations increased $57.4 billion, a downward revision of $7.6 billion. Profits of domestic nonfinancial corporations decreased $124.9 billion, a downward revision of $10.4 billion. Rest-of-the-world profits increased $2.3 billion, the same as previously estimated. In the first quarter, receipts are now estimated to have increased $25.7 billion, and payments are estimated to have increased $23.4 billion.

GDP by Industry

In the first quarter, real value added for private goods-producing industries is now estimated to have decreased 2.6 percent, a downward revision of 1.5 percentage points. Private services-producing industries increased 2.6 percent, an upward revision of 0.7 percentage point. Government increased 1.9 percent, a downward revision of 0.4 percentage point.

Real gross output is now estimated to have increased 2.8 percent, an upward revision of 0.3 percentage point. Private goods-producing industries increased 1.6 percent, an upward revision of 0.4 percentage point. Private services-producting industries increased 3.3 percent, an upward revision of 0.2 percentage point. Government increased 2.3 percent, an upward revision of 0.6 percentage point.

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Next release, October 30, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. EDT
Gross Domestic Product, Third Quarter 2024 (Advance Estimate)

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January 22, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 684

Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
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URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 684
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
830 AM EDT Thu Sep 26 2024

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of
Eastern Georgia
Central and Southern South Carolina
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Thursday morning and evening from 830 AM until
900 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include…
Several tornadoes likely

SUMMARY…A long-duration and gradually increasing tornado threat
will exist in association with the increasingly strong low-level
winds on the northeast periphery of Hurricane Helene.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 70 statute miles
east and west of a line from 35 miles south of Savannah GA to 30
miles north of Columbia SC. For a complete depiction of the watch
see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 683…

AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 0 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 16025.

…Guyer

Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
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WW 684 TORNADO GA SC CW 261230Z – 270100Z
AXIS..70 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
35S SAV/SAVANNAH GA/ – 30N CAE/COLUMBIA SC/
..AVIATION COORDS.. 60NM E/W /33S SAV – 30N CAE/
WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
MAX TOPS TO 500.MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 16025.

LAT…LON 31628239 34368235 34367989 31628001

THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
FOR WOU4.

Watch 684 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

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High (90%)

Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

Low (20%)

Wind

Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

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Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

Low (10%)

Hail

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao Votes to Keep Government Open, Extend Expiring Veterans Programs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G Valadao (CA-21)

WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government open while the House and Senate continue their work on Appropriations Bills. The CR included Congressman Valadao’s legislation to extend critical veterans resources and programs that were set to expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Continuing Resolution passed with widespread bipartisan support.

“Government shutdowns are unproductive, cost billions of dollars, and hurt our military,” said Congressman Valadao. “Today I voted in support of a bipartisan, short-term Continuing Resolution to avoid a costly shutdown while we continue our work to pass fiscally responsible government funding bills. I’m glad that my legislation to extend veterans programs was included in the bill so the VA can continue providing services our veterans and their families rely on. As a member of the Appropriations Committee I’ll continue working to rein in wasteful Washington spending.”

Background:
The House and the Senate each must pass 12 appropriations bills before September 30th or a Continuing Resolution (CR) to buy more time to find agreement between the House, Senate, and White House on various funding levels in order to keep the government open. The House Appropriations Committee has marked up all 12 appropriations bills in Committee, and passed five off the House Floor. The Senate has passed none of its 12 appropriations bills. Congress now has until December 20, 2024 to find agreement on full-year appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025. The Continuing Appropriations Act of 2025:
- Funds the government through December 20, 2024
- Provides an additional $231 million for the Secret Service for protective operations for Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees in the 2024 Campaign and activities related to National Special Security Events and provides the agency with flexibility to quickly obligate funds for protective operations.
- Extends programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure our veterans continue to receive the care and benefits they have earned.
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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports municipalities in drafting local youth action plans

Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

Headline: OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports municipalities in drafting local youth action plans

(c) Giovanni Gabassi, Acting Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro, and (l) Milica Bešović-Ljumović, acting General Director of Directorate for Youth and Co-operation with NGOs in the Ministry of Sports and Youth, opening the three-day workshop “Capacity building training for local authorities for development of local youth action plans”, Kolašin, Montenegro, 25 September 2024. (OSCE/Irena Marunović) Photo details

Strengthening the capacity of local self-government officials to develop youth action plans that support youth participation in local communities is the focus of a training session organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the Ministry of Sports and Youth in Kolašin from 25 to 27 September.
Over three days, 28 representatives of 19 Montenegrin local self-governments learnt how to design activities for young people based on their needs and to collaborate with different stakeholders when drafting action plans as contemplated by the youth policy.
Opening the training session, Mr. Giovanni Gabassi, Acting Head of the OSCE Mission, said that the Mission had worked with young people and a variety of stakeholders to design activities that promote and enhance youth inclusion in decision making processes, in line with the Youth Strategy. “Today is an opportunity for you as professionals, to develop the skill and tools to include youth in your everyday work through an even and consistent implementation of youth policies at the local level. The knowledge you will gain from this training, and hopefully you will share with your colleagues, should enable you to include young people in the work of your communities, where their voice should be heard and their opinions taken into consideration,” said Gabassi.
Ms. Milica Bešović-Ljumović, Acting General Director of Directorate for Youth and Co-operation with NGOs in the Ministry, emphasized the importance of preparing action plans as a concrete step to improve the position of young people in Montenegro. She added that the Law on Youth was being amended and she invited participants to provide their suggestions and comments on the revised text.
After this week’s training session, the Mission-engaged experts will provide mentoring support to participants in finalizing their local youth action plans for submission to the Ministry of Sports and Youth by 31 October
The 2019 Law on Youth prescribes that local self-governments are obliged to draft and adopt annual local youth action plans, containing youth policy measures and activities for realizing the interests and needs of young people on the local level by 31 December of each year.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to speed up military kit deliveries to support Ukraine’s fight
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

The Government is set to surpass its commitment to deliver 12 AS90 artillery guns within 100 days of taking office, with 16 units now on course to be delivered
The UK has provided AS90 artillery guns to Ukraine

The UK will send more vital artillery guns to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s illegal invasion after the UK recommits to £3 billion a year of military support for Ukraine until 2030/31 and for as long as it takes.

The announcement comes as the UK speeds up the delivery of vital military support, with the new government set to surpass its pledge of delivering 12 AS90 artillery guns within 100 days of taking office.

A total of 16 units are now on course to be delivered, with 10 already delivered and six more to follow in the coming weeks. Artillery has played a vital role in providing cover for Ukrainian troops and destroying key Russian targets.

The government have also announced a new joint MOD and FCDO Ukraine unit – led by Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey –which will integrate expertise and help drive a new whole-of-government approach to Ukraine.

Alongside this, defence is creating a new direct cyber pathway to help boost the UK’s cyber resilience, with different tailored selection and basic training requirements.

This scheme would create direct entry paths into cyber careers in Defence and provide routes for lateral entry for specialists who are mid-way through their cyber careers, expanding Defence’s appeal, increasing workforce diversity, and in turn complementing other trades in the services, rather than acting in competition.

The Government has also announced that more than 100 outdated policies have been scrapped or updated since July. These include measures blocking recruitment within the Armed Forces of some sufferers of hay fever, eczema and acne, and some injuries that have fully healed, with work ongoing at pace to modernise recruitment.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: Suspect to appear in court for ongoing Steinhoff case

Source: South Africa News Agency

Thursday, September 26, 2024

A suspect in the ongoing Steinhoff investigation will be appearing in the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court later today following his arrest this morning by the Hawks’ Serious Economic Offences Unit.

The arrest emanates from an ongoing investigation into Steinhoff, where in November 2017, the then Chief Executive Officer, the late Markus Jooste, is said to have shared information on the selling of Steinhoff shares before they fell.

READ | Those who act with impunity will be brought to book

Allegations are that the suspect received a tip-off from Jooste in order to sell his shares before their price dropped due to irregularities in the Steinhoff financial statements.

The suspect in 2017 instructed that over 39 000 of Steinhoff shares be sold. The suspect knew that Jooste was Steinhoff CEO and, by virtue of his employ, had inside information at the time.

The 79-year-old suspect is charged with three counts of the Contravention of the Financial Markets Act (insider trading). His arrest follows the arrest of Stephanus Johannes Grobler, who has since been released on bail and is due back in court on the 4 October 2024.

READ | Former Steinhoff director appears in court for fraud, racketeering – SAnews.gov.za

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: Secretary Blinken Meeting with Armenian FM Ararat Mirzoyan & Azerbaijani FM Jeyhun Bayramov 10:15 AM

Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in New York City, New York, on September 26, 2024.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI: GGI, co-founded by MixMarvel and Yeeha! Games, forges Strategic Partnership with ArkForge to Revolutionize Web3 Gaming

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galaxy Girl Interactive (GGI), a web3 group co-founded by MixMarvel and Yeeha! Games, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with ArkForge, a groudbreaking move that signifies the fusion of traditional gaming with the cutting-edge world of Web3 games. This exciting collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the gaming industry, where the best of Web2 and Web3 come together to create a truly immersive and engaging experience for players worldwide.

GGI is a leading Web3 gaming group based in Singapore. Born from MixMarvel and Yeeha Games’ collaboration, it is all about fun and possibility, like exploring a galaxy. Our motto ‘Play Together Create Together’ perfectly matches the idea of forming communities, or ‘Galaxies’, where players share experiences and benefits. As we expand, this community will become a powerful force, shaping the Web3 gaming world and beyond. GGI serves as the definitive gateway to gaming for builders and mass players with cutting-edge infrastructure, platform and top-tier investment, incubation, and publishing services.

ArkForge, renowned for its expertise in Web 2.0 gaming and full-suite marketing and publishing services, has been a dominant force in the Web2 space since its founding in 2017. With a strong presence in markets across Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, Europe, and the U.S., ArkForge has established itself as a leading player in the industry. Moreover, ArkForge’s unwavering commitment to Esports and its vibrant global community of passionate gamers, has demonstrated remarkable engagement and growth over the past years. Beyond Esports, ArkForge’s platform has connected gamers from diverse regions, fostering a community of dreamers known as Raiders. Through captivating exhibitions and community events, ArkForge has rapidly expanded its reach across the globe, solidifying its position as a key player in the gaming industry.

Meanwhile, GGI has been empowering growth in Web3 gaming, leading the movement in pioneering innovation and excellence within the decentralized web. As the leading Web3 group serving as the definitive gateway to gaming for builders and players, GGI has a proven track record of delivering high-quality titles celebrated by communities worldwide. MetaCene, the highly anticipated MMORPG incubated and published by GGI, has garnered over 100,000 players at its ongoing Gold Rush playtest on Mantle. GGI’s upcoming publishing lineup includes 7 Telegram mini-games, 5 large-scale midcore games, and 10 indie studios, showcasing its expertise in selecting and optimizing diverse, high-potential projects across genres. GGI collaborates closely with seasoned APAC game developers and content creators, providing modular infrastructure and tailored go-to-market support, co-creating IPs that transcend ecosystems and attract mass audiences. By combining forces with ArkForge, GGI aims to create a more inclusive and dynamic gaming ecosystem that spans both Web2 and Web3.

This partnership holds great promise for GGI. It is positioned to drive innovation and enhance the gaming experience for players by combining the strengths of both Web2 brought by ArkForge and Web3 technologies and insights from GGI. This will be achieved by utilizing ArkForge’s extensive experience in Esports, Influencer Marketing, Exhibitions, and Community Events, along with GGI’s expertise in Content Incubation, Gaming Distribution and Publishing, and Web3 Infrastructure.

“We believe that this partnership represents a significant step forward in the evolution of gaming,” said Nancy, CEO of Yeeha! Games, the co-founder of GGI. “By harnessing the strengths of both Web2 and Web3, we aim to create a more vibrant and inclusive gaming ecosystem that benefits players, developers, and the industry as a whole.”

While recognizing the challenges ahead, GGI and ArkForge are resolute in their commitment to progress, understanding that the fusion of traditional gaming and Web3 technology will yield remarkable outcomes for all stakeholders. Together, they eagerly anticipate the ongoing evolution of the gaming industry on Web3 and extend a warm invitation to gaming enthusiasts to join them in this exhilarating new chapter.

About GGI
GGI, the leading Web3 group co-founded by MixMarvel and Yeeha! Games, serving as the definitive gateway to gaming for builders and mass players with cutting-edge infrastructure, platform and top-tier investment, incubation, and publishing services.

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GGI Pillar Services:
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•️ Game Publishing & Distribution Platform
•️ Infrastructure

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: SA’s G20 Presidency to focus more on Global South and African issues, says Lamola

Source: South Africa News Agency

South Africa’s G20 Presidency will be centred more on the interests of the Global South agenda, especially Africa, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola.

Preparations are underway for South Africa’s G20 Presidency and hosting the G20 Summit in 2025. South Africa is expected to take over Chair of the G20 from December 1 this year, from Brazil.

Lamola announced that South Africa’s theme will focus on solidarity, equality and sustainable development.

“This theme speaks to the developmental priorities of the Global South, particularly, the African continent, which is now fully represented with the admission of the African Union (AU) in the G20,” he told delegates during the Troika high-level address at the United Nations (UN).

The G20 (or the Group 20) comprises 19 States, plus the European Union and the AU as of this year – bringing together the world’s major and systemically important economies.

The G20 operates a Troika system of hosting, where the Troika consists of the past, present, and next Presidencies.

Brazil’s Presidency is also in a Global South Troika – India-Brazil-South Africa.

Lamola stressed that South Africa will ensure that the G20 provides strategic direction towards establishing a “more equitable, representative and fit-for-purpose international order”.

According to the Minister, the theme will also confirm South Africa’s intention to build on the efforts and successes of the G20 Presidencies of Indonesia, India and Brazil.

He believes this will ensure that the needs, interests and aspirations of the developing economies of the Global South, and Africa especially, drive the overall G20 agenda going forward.

According to the Minister, South Africa’s overarching theme will also zoom in on the country’s priorities. These include accelerating efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the objectives of Agenda 2063 of the AU and addressing the critical issue of debt vulnerability of many countries of the global South.

The country will also focus on creating consensus around reform of the International Financial Architecture (IFA) and the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).

“This is critical to ensure that they become fit for purpose to adequately address sustainable development and transboundary challenges,” Lamola explained.

In addition, the emphasis will also be on combating climate change, which has devastating consequences for food security in developing countries.

South Africa also hopes to address issues of predatory mining by some countries and corporations, in the quest for Africa’s raw materials and critical minerals.

“South Africa will take forward the outcomes of the report of the UN Secretary’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals,” Lamola said, adding that strengthening the Multilateral Trading System was also key.

The other key issues the nation will advance include industrialisation, employment and inequality, food security, the blue economy and artificial intelligence.

Lamola took the time to commend Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s call, as the G20 President, for the reinvigoration of multilateralism, and the reform of global governance institutions to make it more representative and inclusive.

“We further thank Brazil for its innovative leadership in calling for this G20 meeting and inviting all UN Members.

“This meeting today and its call to action further demonstrates the collective global solidarity in addressing current and future global challenges. South Africa will carry forward the momentum laid by Brazil on the reform of the multilateral institutions,” Lamola said.

Meanwhile, he said that South Africa’s G20 Presidency will mark the end of the first cycle of G20 Presidencies.

“We intend to undertake a review of the first cycle of G20 Presidencies. This is critical to ensure implementation. Brazil can count on us to maintain the momentum they’ve started I thank you for your attention,” he added.

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his appreciation to Brazil as the current President of the G20 for convening this meeting.

The President also commended the excellent way Brazil has been steering the work of the G20 during its Presidency. – SAnews.gov.za

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Translation: ASIA/HOLY LAND – Cardinal Pizzaballa: October 7th is a day of prayer and fasting to invoke peace

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Source: The Holy See in Italian

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – A day of prayer, penance and fasting to invoke the gift of peace in the Holy Land exactly one year after the rekindling of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The initiative was launched by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, through a letter addressed to the entire Diocese of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. “The month of October is approaching, and with it the awareness that for a year the Holy Land, and not only, has been plunged into a vortex of violence and hatred never seen and never experienced before. In these twelve months we have witnessed tragedies that, due to their intensity and impact, have deeply torn our conscience and our sense of humanity,” writes the cardinal, calling “once again on governments and those who have the grave responsibility of decisions to a commitment to justice and to respect for the right of each person to freedom, dignity and peace.” “I invite you, therefore, to a day of prayer, fasting and penance, for the next 7th October, a date that has become symbolic of the drama we are experiencing. The month of October is also the Marian month and on 7th October we celebrate the memory of Mary Queen of the Rosary,” the appeal of the Patriarch, who adds: “Each one, with the rosary or in the ways he deems appropriate, personally but even better in community, find a moment to stop and pray, and bring to the ‘merciful Father and God of all consolation’ (2 Cor 1:3), our desire for peace and reconciliation.” At the bottom, the cardinal also attaches a prayer, composed ad hoc, “to be used freely”. Below is the text:Lord our God, Father of the Lord Jesus Christ and Father of all humanity, who in the cross of your Son and through the gift of his own life at great cost wanted to destroy the wall of enmity and hostility that separates peoples and makes us enemies: send into our hearts the gift of the Holy Spirit, so that he may purify us from every feeling of violence, hatred and revenge, enlighten us to understand the irrepressible dignity of every human person, and inflame us to the point of being consumed for a world at peace and reconciled in truth and justice, in love and freedom.Almighty and eternal God, in your hands are the hopes of men and the rights of every people: assist with your wisdom those who govern us, so that, with your help, they may become sensitive to the sufferings of the poor and of those who suffer the consequences of violence and war; make them promote in our region and throughout the earth the common good and a peace lasting.Virgin Mary, Mother of hope, obtain the gift of peacefor the Holy Land that gave birth to youand for the whole world. Amen.(Agenzia Fides 26/9/2024)Share:

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI: DTE Energy breaks ground on three new solar parks, all funded by company’s MIGreenPower program

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Detroit, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of and investor in renewable energy, today announced that it has broken ground on three new solar parks in the last four months, in response to growing customer support for clean, renewable energy. The Fish Creek and Mission Road solar parks, located in mid-Michigan, and the Little Trout Solar Park, located in northern Michigan, are all funded by customers who voluntarily enrolled in DTE’s CleanVision MIGreenPower program.

In addition to the three solar parks referenced above, three other solar parks funded through MIGreenPower are currently under construction. Together, all six developments will add 800 megawatts to DTE’s renewable energy portfolio, enough to power more than 220,000 homes. These solar developments are yet another step toward the company’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions and reaching Michigan’s new renewable energy standard of 60% by 2035.

“It’s an exciting time for DTE’s clean energy journey as we continue to make industry-leading advancements in our renewable energy portfolio and overall sustainability goals,” said Joe Musallam, vice president, renewable energy development, DTE Energy. “We’ll continue to build on this momentum with additional renewable energy developments in the coming years, so we not only meet Michigan’s aggressive renewable energy standard but also deliver on our commitment to a cleaner future for our customers, our communities and our state.”

DTE already generates enough clean energy from wind and solar to power more than 750,000 homes and plans to power approximately 5.5 million homes with renewable energy by 2042. MIGreenPower is helping accelerate this clean energy transition, as DTE plans to add more than 2,400 megawatts of new wind and solar energy to support enrolled customers in the coming years. This demand for clean energy comes from nearly 100,000 residential and 1,900 business customers who are using MIGreenPower to reduce their environmental impact and meet key sustainability goals.

“We recently enrolled in MIGreenPower to help meet our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035,” said Denise Carlson, vice president of DENSO’s North America Production Innovation Center and leader of the Sustainability Promotion Department. “We’re proud that our participation not only makes operations cleaner at our enrolled facilities, but also supports future wind and solar park developments, enhancing clean energy access across Michigan.”

DTE’s investment in renewable energy is delivering cleaner energy to customers while strengthening Michigan’s economy. Since 2009, the company’s renewable energy developments have created an estimated 20,000 local jobs. Additionally, communities that host DTE’s wind and solar parks receive millions of dollars in added tax revenue over years of operation, funding used for roads, schools, first responders and other vital community services. DTE is proud to play a role in helping Michigan communities thrive as the company works to create a more sustainable future for all.

About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, x.com/dte_energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Translation: In the mysteries of the operating room, jobs with high employability potential

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –

Source: Switzerland – Canton Government of Geneva in French

Focus on two complementary medical-technical professions: operating room technician and medical device technologist.

Start of the day in the operating room. The operating room technician (OT) goes through the patient’s file being cared for by the care team. In this work, it is essential to be prepared for any eventuality, to think about the complications that may arise during a surgical procedure.

The TSO is one of the links in the treatment chain, guaranteeing hygiene, safety and good care. This is why checking the patient’s identity and identifying any allergies and medical history are the first essential steps before any procedure in the operating room. Then, she puts on her sterile pajamas and proceeds to surgical hand washing.

Unite around the patient

Continuation of the adventures in the operating room. The final preparations are finalized: the surfaces disinfected, the devices necessary for the intervention checked.

The operation can then begin. Silence takes over the operating room. The interdisciplinary team is focused, hypervigilant. “Like an orchestra conductor, the TSO coordinates each step precisely,” explains Luzia Stettler, a teacher at the École supérieure de la santé. “She anticipates the surgeon’s actions by presenting him with the instruments and, in particular, guarantees that the operations go smoothly. Given the complexity of the profession, it requires three years of higher education after a secondary II diploma.”

Now comes the reprocessing of medical devices, “an activity that occurs after their use on the patient,” explains Hervé Ney, sterilization expert at HUG and president of the Swiss Society for Hospital Sterilization. Coordination between TSOs and medical device technologists is therefore essential.”

During this time

A stone’s throw from the operating room, Djésika Anani is busy at Steriswiss, an outsourced sterilization company for clinics and medical centers. She is an apprentice medical device technologist (MDT) in her third and final year. A job that is also behind the scenes, straddling care and technology.

After the crucial step of hand washing, she puts on her personal protective equipment and joins the sterilization team. Sorting, washing, disinfecting, packaging and sterilizing the medical instruments used now hold no more secrets for the apprentice.

“After the TSO sends the used equipment for sterilization, there are several steps in three separate areas, from the dirtiest to the cleanest,” Djésika specifies. “In a rigorously followed order, we check the proper functionality and cleanliness of the medical devices after they have passed through the washer-disinfector. Then, we package them and sterilize the instrument sets that will be part of the surgeon’s instrument tray.”

Four hours have passed since the beginning of the day. Time for the new patient.

“All TSO ES students find a job before the final exams”

Three questions for Luzia Stettler, TSO teacher at the École supérieure de la santé.

Can a medical device technologist (CFC) continue in the “higher education” program as an operating room technician?

Yes, directly after validating their CFC. Currently, we have two students who have gone through this route. They are exempt from courses and exams concerning sterilization, which represents an entire module (out of the nine in the training plan).

What about employability?

100%! All TSO ES students find a job before the final exams, as the shortage of manpower in care, and particularly in the operating room, is significant.

Are there other opportunities to enter such a profession?

Of course! However, you don’t improvise as a TSO: providing patients with services with a high degree of quality and safety remains our leitmotif. Nursing graduates who wish to specialize in the operating room field can have their acquired experience recognized and valued, thus validating one year of TSO training, and therefore train in two years. Exemptions are also possible for people who have worked in the operating room for several years and do not have an officially recognized qualification.

Career focus dedicated to medical-technical care.

Operating room professionals, TSO students and TDM apprentices will share their experience on Wednesday, October 9 between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), at 4, rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil, in Geneva. Zoom professions by registration (45 places).

To learn more and register: http://www.devenirtso.ch

All information on vocational training:http://www.citedesmetiers.ch

Text: Laurie Josserand, OFPC-SISP, DIP / Photo: Laurent CrottetArticle also published in the Tribune de Genève on September 26, 2024

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Translation: The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated as part of the Indian Residential School System National Historic Event

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Source: Government of Canada – in French 1

The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated as part of the Indian Residential School System National Historic Event

September 26, 2024 Saint-Marc-de-Figuery (Quebec) Parks Canada

Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will participate in the unveiling ceremony of two commemorative plaques highlighting the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, which is commemorated as part of the Indian Residential School System National Historic Event.

Open from 1955 to 1973, the Amos Indian Residential School was part of the system of residential schools for Aboriginal children officially established by the federal government during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Please note that this notice is subject to change without notice.

Here are the details:

Date: Monday, September 30, 2024

Time: The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. (EDT) Media are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. (EDT)

Location: Saint-Marc-de-Figuery (Quebec)

The venue for the press conference will be confirmed only to accredited media representatives. Media representatives wishing to participate in the press briefing must register with pc.media@pc.gc.ca.

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Information and RSVP: Media RelationsParks Canada Agency855-862-1812pc.media@pc.gc.ca

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Barre Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 28
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: Barre Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 28

Barre Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 28
Williston, Vt. – In coordination with state and local partners, we will be permanently closing the Disaster Recovery Center in Barre at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

The center is currently open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturdays at:

Barre Municipal Auditorium

20 Auditorium Hill

Barre, Vermont 05641

The adjustment of hours for these temporary centers is coordinated with state and local partners generally based on the volume of visitors and needs of the community.

Vermonters can visit Disaster Recovery Centers to get in-person help regarding disaster assistance. Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to help upload documents, answer questions and guide you through the appeals process.

Four other Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice. These centers are located at:
- Brighton Town Hall Gym – 49 Mill Street, Island Pond, VT 05846
- Lyndon Public Safety Facility – 316 Main Street, Lyndonville, VT 05851
- Waterbury Armory – 294 Armory Drive, Waterbury, VT 05676
- Hinesburg Town Hall – 10632 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461
There are three other ways to apply that don’t require visiting a center:

For information about other Disaster Recovery Center that are currently open, please visit fema.gov/drc.

To watch a video about how to apply, featuring American Sign Language, visit FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance (youtube.com).

For the latest information visit 4810 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA on X at https://x.com/femaregion1 and at facebook.com/fema.
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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Construction of a motorway continues in the Shcherbinka district

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

The highway in Shcherbinka from Yuzhnaya Street to Zalineyny Lane is a quarter complete. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

“Since joining Moscow, more than 400 kilometers of roads have been built and reconstructed in TiNAO. And we continue to actively develop the transport framework of the new districts. One of the projects that we are implementing today is a four-lane highway from Yuzhnaya Street to Zalineyny Lane in Shcherbinka, near Varshavskoye Shosse with exits to this highway. The length of the facility will be about three kilometers, now it is 25 percent ready. Thus, the embankment has been fully prepared, the road surface is being laid and utility lines are being installed,” said Vladimir Efimov.

Thanks to the new road, residents will find it convenient to leave Shcherbinka for Varshavskoe Shosse. In addition, it will be easier to get from the eastern part of the city to the Ostafyevo platform of the second Moscow Central Diameter.

“During the work, Yuzhnaya Street and Zalineyny Lane will be widened to four lanes – two in each direction. A U-turn for public transport will be built near the Ostafyevo railway platform. Also, as part of the project, a pedestrian sidewalk and a bicycle path will be installed, and outdoor lighting will be installed along the highway,” said the head of the Department for the Development of New Territories of the City of Moscow.

Vladimir Zhidkin.

The route will be equipped with traffic lights. After the main works are completed, the adjacent territory will be landscaped, including near Yashkin Pond.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin opened new site the main highway of TiNAO Solntsevo – Butovo – Varshavskoe shosse. In 2026, the highway will be connected to the Moscow High-Speed Diameter. As a result, traffic without traffic lights will be organized from New Moscow through the entire city to Leningradskoe shosse and the overpass that leads to St. Petersburg.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: New directions, “Longevity exercises” and star guests: how the summer season of the “Moscow Longevity” project went

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

Every senior Muscovite can fill their lives with bright events. This summer, participants in the Moscow Longevity project attended training sessions with famous athletes, met with actors and writers, went kayaking and SUP boarding, went Nordic walking, opened an exclusive route along Arbat, and participated in many other events.

In 2024, the project’s summer season lasted four months, thanks to September being one of the warmest in the history of the capital.

Training with celebrity guests and outdoor activities

One of the most striking events of the summer season was the “Longevity Exercises”. For 17 weeks, senior citizens participated in morning warm-ups at sites organized in all districts, including in iconic places of the capital – for example, on Sparrow Hills, near the Bolshoi Theater and at the Northern River Terminal. During this time, 87 training sessions were held, which were attended by more than 14 thousand people.

Once a week, the “Longevity Exercises” were held by invited guests, including Roman Kostomarov, Evgenia Medvedeva, Tatyana Totmianina, Ilya Averbukh, Alexey Nemov, Alexey Yagudin, Artur Dalaloyan, Irina Slutskaya, Nikita Nagorny, Daria Dontsova, Anna Semenovich, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Elena Vorobey, Yulia Mikhalkova.

Participants of the “Longevity Exercises” mastered qigong, attended dance training, classes with gymnastic ribbons, and even warm-ups with drums.

Throughout the summer, outdoor activities were held for senior citizens in more than 1,500 groups at 800 outdoor venues throughout the city – at the Moscow Zoo, the equestrian club, parks, the City Farm at VDNKh, and other places.

New water directions

In July, the Moscow Longevity project opened classes in SUP surfing and kayaking for the first time. About 1,500 senior Muscovites learned the history of these sports and learned how to operate watercraft.

The classes took place in the waters of the Moscow River at the Academy Rowing Club under the guidance of experienced coaches. Despite the fact that SUPs and kayaks are considered popular among young people, the groups in these areas already broke the record for the number of older participants in the first days.

SUP and kayak rowing classes will be held for the first time as part of the Moscow Longevity project

Unique route

In August, a new exclusive excursion route, “Not Old Arbat”, was opened for participants of “Moscow Longevity”. It was created especially for the project by writer and Moscow expert Alexander Vaskin and is dedicated to long-livers whose fate was connected with the most famous pedestrian street of the city.

Philosopher, polar hero and Russian Rodin: what participants of the excursion “Not Old Arbat” can learn

The walk includes nine thematic points, each of them is connected with the biographies of famous long-livers: writers, actors, sculptors and composers. For example, the excursionists learned about the philosopher Alexey Losev, who continued to pass on knowledge to his students until his last days, and the writer Marietta Shaginyan, who never abandoned her favorite work.

The guides were the participants of Moscow Longevity themselves, who had completed training at the Silver University in the field of Excursion Guidance. 11 graduates mastered a new profession, were employed in the project and regularly conduct excursions for groups.

Fashion collections about family, city and future

This summer, the project held its fourth season of creative laboratories “Designers’ Workshop”, dedicated to the Year of the Family. The final show, held at the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” in Gostiny Dvor, was attended by more than 600 people, another 135 thousand watched the live broadcast of the show.

Participants of “Moscow Longevity” under the mentorship of five famous fashion designers – Leonid Alekseev, Igor Gulyaev, Denis Eremkin, Ksenia Novikova and Vadim Merlis – created five clothing collections. They were demonstrated on the podium by “silver” age models from the beauty and style school “Royal Posture”.

The Family Albums line is based on the 1970s style, with prints on clothes that bring to life photographs of the designers’ grandparents, fathers and mothers. The creators of the feminine and elegant Mom collection were inspired by touching memories. Each participant imagined her mother, images from her youth. The Bright Age, Urban Romance and We Are 2030 collections are dedicated to the future, the city and longevity. Bright textured fabrics and artificial intelligence capabilities were used in their creation.

New spaces for healthy living and socializing

The network of Moscow longevity centers continues to expand: 14 spaces opened this summer, now there are 134. Older city residents can do their favorite things in a circle of like-minded people, communicate and lead a healthy lifestyle. Since September 1, the centers have switched to a new, convenient work schedule.

Along with the expansion of the network of centers, new services are also appearing in them. Thus, since this summer, they have been providing consultations on obtaining electronic government services. In each center, city residents can find out how to apply for 71 government services, including obtaining a Muscovite social card, a spa voucher, or housing subsidies.

Bright events of the summer season

Muscovites of the “silver” age celebrated the middle of summer at the festival “Long-lasting Moscow”, which took place on Vorobyovy Gory and brought together more than three thousand guests.

The most popular outdoor classes of Moscow Longevity were held on one site – dancing, Nordic walking, drawing, as well as Longevity Exercises, educational lectures and much more.

One of the central events was a mass gathering of Nordic walking enthusiasts, in which even city residents over 90 years old took part. A choreography master class for guests was conducted by dancer Evgeny Papunaishvili, and in the open air one could compete in drawing caricatures of singer Anna Semenovich and writer Daria Dontsova.

The combined choir of the Moscow Longevity project performed at the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival on Red Square. A program of 13 songs was presented by 350 people. The choir was accompanied by the Central Military Orchestra of the Russian Ministry of Defense under the direction of Honored Artist of Russia Colonel Sergei Durygin.

The combined choir of the Moscow Longevity project performed at the Spasskaya Tower festival

In addition, this summer the group gave five master classes. Choirmasters held open vocal lessons, where they introduced guests to the techniques and methods of choral singing.

In July, the Sokolniki Park hosted the “Dance Stories of Moscow Longevity” festival. One of the main events was the “Purple Waltz” flash mob, which brought together 500 senior citizens. On this day, people of different ages took to the dance floor – from 55 to 90 years old, and the oldest was 90-year-old project participant Valentina Semenova. A competition was also held: 18 couples and 10 groups competed for the title of the best dancers of the project.

“Boulevard of Moscow Longevity”

One of the most striking expositions of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” in Gostiny Dvor was “Boulevard of Moscow Longevity”. Guests immersed themselves in a multimedia space dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and learned how to maintain activity, stay young and happy for many years. During the days of the forum-festival, over 50 thousand people looked into the future, making a “Portrait of Longevity” with the help of neural networks. Guests also walked about seven thousand virtual kilometers on the excursion “Not Old Arbat”, almost 15 thousand visitors participated in a sociological survey, which helped to find out how different generations of Muscovites relate to longevity.

Ahead of the city residents there is an equally busy autumn-winter season. All Muscovites of the “silver” age – women from 55 years old and men from 60 years old – can join the “Moscow Longevity” project. You can sign up at any Moscow Longevity Center or the “My Documents” government services center, as well as online on the mos.ru portal.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New virtual breastfeeding support group launched
Source: City of Wolverhampton

It meets on Mondays via Microsoft Teams from 7pm to 8.30pm. To take part, please email familyhubs.infantfeeding@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

It joins a series of regular in person support groups which meet across the city, including at:
- Bingley Family Hub, WV3 0JE, on Tuesdays from 12 noon to 2pm
- Children’s Village Family Hub, WV11 1PE, on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon
- Bilston Library, WV14 7LU, on Thursdays from 12 noon to 2pm
- and Whitmore Reans Family Hub, WV1 4AL, on Fridays from 10am to 12 noon.
All groups are drop in, with no need to book. New parents, pregnant people and toddlers are always welcome and free refreshments are provided.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, added: “Breastfeeding has long term benefits for mother and baby and so we’re keen to encourage it.

“Research shows that babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop a range of illnesses such as ear infections and upset tummies. It also sets the child on a healthy growth path. And the longer you breastfeed, the longer the protection lasts and the greater the benefits.

“These support groups, including the new virtual group which has just been launched, give new and expectant parents the help and guidance they need around feeding, and to support and develop their relationship with their baby. They can also get advice about a range of other issues which will benefit themselves and their child, and have the chance to meet other new parents.”

Poppy Davies, Breastfeeding Support Co-ordinator at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, said: “We know how difficult breastfeeding can be, especially in the early days, so we hope that parents and parents to be will come along to one of our regular breastfeeding support groups to find out more about feeding their babies and see what help is on offer for them.”

There is also lots of advice available online at Feeding your baby or by calling the Infant Feeding Team directly on 01902 695578.

Families can also visit their local Family Hub, which act as ‘one stop shops’, offering guidance and advice to support families through pregnancy and beyond, including infant feeding, mental health and wellbeing, health visiting support and parenting classes. For details of your nearest Family Hub, please visit Family Hubs.
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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: A special issue of the newspaper “For Construction Personnel” was published for the anniversary of the Faculty of Economics and Management

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Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –

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A special issue of the newspaper “For Construction Personnel” was published, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Faculty of Economics and Management of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.

In the latest issue read:

Selection of profiles – according to the needs of the labor market

Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Galina Tokunova talks about the rich history of training specialists in the field of construction economics at our university and why applicants’ interest in these professions is growing.

How to become successful in your profession, head a university and build a business

The pages of the newspaper present two paths to success for specialists from different eras: Yuri Panibratov, a professor-consultant who previously held the position of rector of SPbGASU, and Sergey Veselov, a 2009 graduate, PhD in Economics and founder of the Development Systems group of companies. Their experience shows that the main components of success are relevant at any time.

Department – industry: six areas of interaction

Educational process in partnership with the industry. We tell how the cooperation of the construction management department with industry companies helps in updating the curriculum, professional orientation and employment of students.

Scientific research in a foreign language

Why are scientific events in a foreign language a step into the future of a specialist? Find out from the head of the Department of Intercultural Communication Elena Selezneva and student Sofia Myagkaya.

Teaching stimulates self-development

Get a diploma and stay at the university! Associate Professor of SPbGASU Olga Bochkareva spoke about the advantages of teaching, the key to success in it, and how communication with students helps keep abreast of modern times.

FEU is a faculty of energetic and creative people

Students talk about the great opportunities at the faculty and at the university, and first-year students share their emotions about admission and impressions from the first month of study.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: Rivers Don’t Stop The Army! | U.S. Army

Source: US Army (video statements)

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About the U.S. Army:

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: President Biden hosts a Cabinet Meeting at the White House

Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

For three and a half years, this Cabinet has done big things.

And folks, Kamala and I are determined to continue ensuring our democracy delivers what Americans deserve over the next few months:

Investing in America, rebuilding our infrastructure, and implementing historic laws.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: Secretary Blinken hosts a Ministerial on Addressing the Urgent Situation in Venezuela – 9:00 AM

Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken hosts a Ministerial on Addressing the Urgent Situation in Venezuela in New York City, New York, on September 26, 2024.
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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI NGOs: Egypt: Ensure Alaa Abdel Fattah is not detained after completing length of unjust prison term

Source: Amnesty International –

Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian-British activist Aala Abdel Fattah who will have completed the length of his unjust five-year prison sentence in three days on 29 September, said Amnesty International today.

In reprisal for his activism, Egyptian authorities last arrested Alaa Abdel Fattah on 29 September 2019, and subsequently, following a grossly unfair trial, sentenced him to five years in prison on charges including “spreading false news.” There is a risk that the authorities will refuse to release the prominent political activist, despite having served the full five years in prison, by refusing to count time spent in pre-trial detention as part of his prison sentence already served.

“Alaa Abdel Fattah has spent most of the last decade being repeatedly arrested and unjustly imprisoned simply for peacefully exercising his human rights. He is a prisoner of conscience – he should never have been forced to spend a single minute behind bars. The prospect that the authorities could further extend his unlawful imprisonment instead of releasing him is appalling,” said Mahmoud Shalaby, Amnesty International’s Egypt Researcher.

“Egyptian authorities have a dreadful track record of indefinitely detaining political dissidents by concocting new reasons to keep them locked up. If the authorities fail to release Alaa Abdel Fattah this would further compound the cruelty and injustice he has already suffered in custody. The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release him and allow him to reunite with his loved ones at long last.”

The authorities may also seek to extend his arbitrary detention by bringing fresh charges against him – Egyptian authorities have a track record of indefinitely detaining individuals imprisoned for political reasons by bringing new bogus identical or similar charges, even after a court has ordered their release or they have completed their sentence; an abusive practice known as “rotation”.

For years Alaa Abdel Fattah was detained in deplorable conditions and security officials subjected him to torture and other ill-treatment in custody. Following a public outcry, he was transferred to Wadi al-Natroun Prison in May 2022 where his health and detention conditions improved. It was only recently that authorities finally allowed him access to reading material as well as television and written correspondence.

However, prison authorities have continued to deny him access to fresh air and sunlight for the past five years, only allowing him to exercise in an indoor hall. Authorities also continue to deny him access to his lawyer as well as to consular visits from the British authorities.

On 20 December 2021, an Emergency State Security Court (ESSC) convicted Alaa Abdel Fattah on charges including “spreading false news” and sentenced him to five years in prison following a grossly unfair trial in reprisal for his activism. Human rights lawyer Mohamed Baker and blogger Mohamed Radwan “Oxygen” were also convicted on similar charges and sentenced to four years in prison. On 19 July 2023, following sustained campaigning for his release, Mohamed Baker received a presidential pardon after nearly four years of arbitrary detention.

Background

Alaa Abdel Fattah is a prominent political activist and government critic who has been targeted for his role in the 2011 uprising. He is among thousands of individuals who continue to be arbitrarily detained without legal basis in Egypt solely for exercising their human rights and/ or following proceedings violating fair trial rights.

Since President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s reactivation of the Presidential Pardons Committee (PPC) in April 2022, the Egyptian authorities released hundreds of individuals held for political reasons, including prominent activists, but Alaa Abdel Fattah was excluded from this process. Egyptian authorities continued to carry out arrests of actual or perceived critics amid an unrelenting crackdown on dissent.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Deanne Criswell

Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Deanne Criswell.

The White House

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: China to Host 10th AIIB Annual Meeting in 2025

Source: Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank

The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced that the Bank’s 10^th Annual Meeting will be held in Beijing in June 2025.

A ceremony took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to mark the end of the 2024 AIIB Annual Meeting and the handover to the host country of the 2025 AIIB Annual Meeting.

Lan Foan, AIIB Governor for China, Chair of the AIIB Board of Governors for 2025 and host of the 2025 AIIB Annual Meeting, received the gavel in a ceremonial transfer from Laziz Kudratov, AIIB Governor for Uzbekistan and Chair of the AIIB Board of Governors for 2024 and host of the 2024 AIIB Annual Meeting.

“We are grateful for the continued support from both the Governments of China and Uzbekistan,” said Jin Liqun, AIIB President and Chair of the Board of Directors. “The AIIB Annual Meetings are an important opportunity to seek invaluable insights and guidance from our shareholders on our Bank’s strategic direction and initiatives. Active engagement with our shareholders has been essential for promoting transparency and cooperation, which underpins AIIB’s growth and impact.”

“Since its establishment, with the joint support of all Members and the joint efforts of the Management and staff led by President Jin Liqun, AIIB has achieved remarkable results in its business operations and has been fully recognized by the international community,” said Minister Lan Foan. “AIIB has become a new and important member of the multilateral development bank family and has made positive contributions to promoting global economic governance reform and achieving common global development. 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of AIIB, and we look forward to reflecting on the Bank’s achievements over the past decade and collaborating to shape the development blueprint of the Bank for the next 10 years.”

The dignitaries also expressed their appreciation to the people and government of Uzbekistan for hosting the 2024 AIIB Annual Meeting.

About AIIB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved Members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

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January 22, 2025

MIL-OSI Economics: RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Bihar Awami Co-operative Bank Limited, Patna

Source: Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 20, 2024, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty thousand only) on The Bihar Awami Co-operative Bank Ltd., Patna (the bank) for contravention of the provisions of section 26A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI, conferred under the provisions of section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of BR Act.

The statutory inspection of the bank was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2023. Based on supervisory findings of contravention of statutory provisions and non-compliance with RBI directions and related correspondence in that regard, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for its failure to comply with the said directions.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI found, inter alia, that the following charges against the Bank were sustained, warranting imposition of monetary penalty.

The bank had:

failed to transfer eligible amounts to the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund within the prescribed period; and
failed to review risk categorisation of its customers as per the prescribed periodicity.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers. Further, imposition of this monetary penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated by RBI against the bank.

(Puneet Pancholy)
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2024-2025/1163

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January 22, 2025

MIL-OSI Africa: KZN teams on standby ahead of predicted adverse weather

Source: South Africa News Agency

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has announced that highly efficient and dedicated teams are on standby with an expected drop in temperatures later this week, with a possibility of snow.

While the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has not issued an official weather warning, the weather service predicts the possibility of snow over the high lying areas of the Western Cape from 29 September 2024, which will spread into the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal by 30 September 2024.

Addressing a media briefing on Thursday, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma said the Road Incident Management Systems (RIMS) led by South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) comprising of all key role players on the national, provincial, and municipal road networks were putting together a consolidated plan.

“They are identifying areas where joint operations and coordination will be established – covering all notorious roads and areas identified from past experiences.

“The department’s Road Traffic Inspectorate is establishing a satellite centre on top of Van Reenen’s Pass to ensure quick action and road closure to mitigate against people getting trapped in the snow,” the MEC said.

This satellite centre will start operating on Saturday afternoon and operate on a 12-hour shift.

Traffic law enforcement officials are already involved in the coordination of possible road closures and observation of major routes in consultation with the N3 Toll Concession.

“The focus is on the N3 between Harrismith, Tugela Toll, R617 between Kokstad and Underberg, N2 Ingeli and N3 Mooi River, and others. We wish to indicate that the team will also be responsible for escorting trucks and vehicles to ensure that there is no congestion on the road.

“However, members of the public and motorists are urged to reschedule or postpone their journeys in anticipation of any eventuality. Prevention is better than cure.

“Motor graders are currently being sharpened to respond with … urgency to remove any snow before accumulating on the road. More than 10 graders will be stationed in identified routes to ensure that our response is faster,” the MEC said.

The province has 21 graders which will be on standby as part of strengthening prevention measures.

“On Wednesday, we interacted with SAWS. They informed us that KwaZulu-Natal will be affected by snowfall from Monday into Tuesday. The areas that are expected to be affected include Ladysmith, Underberg, Drakensberg as well as Giant Castle, and other high-ground area.

“In addition, they emphasised that, in all likelihood, snowfall will stop on Tuesday but will be followed by rainfall in various parts of the province, including Durban and other coastline areas,” Duma said.

The MEC said the provincial government has started engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that everyone works together to avoid any crisis and ensure the safety of road users.

“We have continuous engagements with road freight industry stakeholders such as operators – trucking companies – companies that are managing and supplying drivers.

“The South African National Taxi Council and bus councils, bus and truck associations are key stakeholders as we strengthen our road safety measures. We do not want to leave out port operators and the entire value chain of fast-moving consumer goods,” Duma said.

The provincial government has assigned engineers in consultation with SANRAL to look at the impact of the recent heavy snowfall on the road infrastructure.

“The truck congestion on N3 last weekend compels us to intensify our plans aimed at modernisation and development of rail transport – both freight and passenger.

“Working with the Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and other main roleplayers, as KwaZulu-Natal we believe that we must ensure that we deploy wagons to move cargo from road to rail, with a specific focus on certain goods, such as coal.

“In addition, we want to improve rail services in the province so that it could serve as the backbone of public transport while at the same time recognising the huge challenges currently facing commuter rail services in KwaZulu-Natal and throughout the country,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Recycled water becomes Beijing’s stable second water source

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

BEIJING, Sept. 26 — Water reclaimed from treated residential sewage and collected rainwater has become the second most important urban water supply source for the Chinese capital of Beijing, according to the municipal water authority.

In the year 2023, the city recycled 1.28 billion cubic meters of water, of which 1.18 billion cubic meters was used for ecological and environmental purposes to replenish the city’s natural water resources, according to the department’s data.

“The amount of recycled water accounted for nearly 30 percent of the city’s total water consumption last year, a record high, making it the stable second water source in Beijing,” said Fu Chaochen, Beijing Water Authority director of sewage treatment and reclaimed water management.

Since the beginning of 2023, Beijing has extended its sewage collection pipe network by 729 km and renovated 50 km long rainwater drainage pipelines. The city’s sewage treatment capacity has reached 7.85 million cubic meters per day, said Fu.

Six water recycling plants are currently under construction in Beijing. Meanwhile, the water authority has launched a massive cleaning work of rainwater drainage ditches and outlets for better rainwater collection.

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Taiwan’s Trade Remedy Commission determines to Continue the Antidumping Investigations on Portland Cement and its Clinker from Vietnam

Source: Republic Of China Taiwan 2

On September 26, 2024 the Trade Remedy Commission of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) made an affirmative preliminary determination in its injury investigation involving the antidumping duty case concerning Portland Cement and its Clinker from Vietnam.

According to the affirmative preliminary determination, the Trade Remedy Commission found that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in Taiwan(ROC) is threatened with materially injured by reason of imports of Portland Cement and its Clinker from Vietnam that are alleged to be sold in Taiwan(ROC) at less than normal value.

Under the jurisdiction set forth in the Regulations Governing the Implementation of the Imposition of Countervailing and Antidumping Duties, the MOEA shall make an investigation, conducted by the International Trade Administration, as to whether there is any injury to a Taiwan(ROC) industry. As a result of the MOEA’s affirmative preliminary determination, the Ministry of Finance will continue to conduct a dumping investigation of imports of Portland Cement and its Clinker from Vietnam, and its preliminary determination will be made within 70 days (if not extended) after the next day of receipt of a notice of the foregoing determination.

A public version of the injury investigation report in Chinese will be available after October 26, 2024 from the International Trade Administration’s website (https://www.trade.gov.tw/).

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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event

Source: Government of Canada News

The Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event

September 26, 2024 Saint-Marc-de-Figuery, Quebec Parks Canada

Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will participate in the unveiling ceremony of two commemorative plaques highlighting the national historic significance of the Amos Indian Residential School, which is commemorated under the Residential School System National Historic Event.

Open from 1955 to 1973, the Amos Indian Residential School was part of the residential school system for Aboriginal children that was formally established by the federal government during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

Date:                Monday, September 30, 2024

Time:               Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. (EDT)
Media are requested to arrive by 9:45 a.m. (EDT)

Location:         Saint-Marc-de-Figuery, Quebec

The exact location of the press conference will be given to accredited media only. Media representatives wishing to participate in the media availability should register with pc.media@pc.gc.ca.

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Information and RSVP:
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January 22, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by CE at Kick-off Ceremony of 40th Anniversary Celebration of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (English only) (with video)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Speech by CE at Kick-off Ceremony of 40th Anniversary Celebration of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (English only) (with video)
Speech by CE at Kick-off Ceremony of 40th Anniversary Celebration of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (English only) (with video)
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Following is the video speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the Kick-off Ceremony of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) today (September 26): Mr Charles Yang (Council Chairman of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts), Professor Gillian Choa (Director of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts), staff and students of the HKAPA, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to speak to you all, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. First of all, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Academy on its ruby jubilee, a key milestone in the institution’s development. Since its establishment in 1984, the Academy has remained committed to nurturing new generations of performing arts professionals in a diverse, cross-disciplinary learning environment. The Academy has gone from strength to strength in the past four decades, becoming Asia’s top performing arts institution. The Academy’s international reputation is testament to its holistic approach to performing arts education. This year heralds the beginning of a new chapter for the Academy, with the launch of its visionary 10-year strategic plan from 2024 to 2033. From talent development and technology-enabled arts practices, to campus development and cultural influence, the exciting plans and new projects will further consolidate the strengths of the Academy. The Government supports the Academy’s efforts in nurturing cultural talent for Hong Kong and the country. We believe that the Academy’s potential establishment of a new campus in the Northern Metropolis could provide much-needed space for programme development. Meanwhile, we also support the Academy in bringing in a higher proportion of non-local students to its programmes. These developments, I am certain, could enrich Hong Kong’s talent pool in performing arts in light of the industry’s evolving needs. As an international metropolis boasting a fine blend of cultures, Hong Kong enjoys unparalleled connectivity with the Mainland and the rest of the world. I am confident that the Academy will continue to thrive as a performing arts educational hub, nurturing artists and arts practitioners that shape Hong Kong’s future as a dynamic East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. I take the opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts and dedication of the Academy’s Council, teaching staff, students and alumni. Your passion and hard work are key to the Academy’s success. My appreciation also goes to donors, industry partners and everyone who has supported the Academy all along. The Government looks forward to continuing joining hands with you in advancing Hong Kong’s cultural development. On that note, I wish the Academy a wonderful celebratory year ahead and every success in the future. Thank you.

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