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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: DASA launches Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of fast paced Themed Competition

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    DASA launches Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of fast paced Themed Competition

    DASA launches Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of Innovation in Support of Operations – we’re seeking fast paced scalable proposals across five challenge areas

    • DASA has launched Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of Innovation in Support of Operations
    • Funded by the Ministry of Defence
    • Cycle 5 closes on 5 August 2025 at 12:00 Midday (BST)

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch Phase 2 (Cycle 5) of our fast paced Themed Competition Innovation in Support of Operations. Run on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, this competition is looking for innovative proposals that are cost competitive, designed for manufacture, and can be scaled in an approximate twelve-month timeframe.

    Competition key information

    Phase Two – expected to consist of three cycles:

      Cycle 4 Cycle 5 Cycle 6
    Competition Launch Closed 3 June 19 August
    Open For 7 Weeks 9 Weeks 8 Weeks
    Comp Closes 20 May 12:00 5 August 12:00 14 October 12:00

    All above time BST

    Background: Why we need innovation in this area

    The UK Government continuously evaluates insights from global events, to rapidly implement solutions that strengthen military and economic advantage.

    This competition aims to identify and accelerate innovative solutions and techniques, ensuring they can be scaled and deployed faster than our adversaries.

    If you think you have an innovation that could be deployed at pace, please read the full Competition Document and submit a proposal

    Competition challenges

    This competition has five challenge areas:

    1. UAS Propulsion

    In this challenge area we are looking for:

    • Novel means of propulsion for small to medium UAS.
    • Novel means of manufacture/design of traditional UAS engines for small to medium UAS to increase scale of manufacture at a market leading price.

    We are not looking for the UAS platforms themselves, but you will need to demonstrate your solution on a representative platform or in another appropriate form of demonstration.

    2. 155mm Artillery Barrel Repair/Recondition

    We are looking for innovative solutions to repair or recondition 155mm artillery barrels in order to extend barrel life under these conditions.

    3. Autonomous navigation systems

    In this challenge we are seeking autonomous navigation systems for air vehicles and/or maritime surface vessels.

    4. Seekers

    We are looking for novel systems directed against:

    1. RF transmitters at frequencies ranging from 200 MHz to 40 GHz
    2. Class I(d), Class II and Class III UAS
    3. Medium to large maritime surface targets.

    5.UAS defeat

    This challenge relates to the ability to:

    1. Detect UAS. We are seeking solutions to detect (and potentially defeat) UAS, including those that are not reliant on RF links.

    2. Destroy UAS.  We are looking for novel solutions to destroy UAVs around the Class 1(d) size, once detected.

    Proposals could address either Detect or Destroy or both.

    These challenges are designed to identify innovations that could be deployed, at an appropriate scale, in operational areas within 12 months.

    For full details of the competition Challenge Areas, please read the Competition Document

    Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)

    For this competition we are seeking technology output and demonstration to reach at least technology readiness level (TRL) 6 by the end of the project.

    If you think your innovation could meet one of the Challenges, why not read the full Competition Document and submit a proposal?

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The mos.ru portal has simplified the process of submitting applications for the preparation of urban development plans for sites

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The mos.ru portal has been modernized service for submitting applications for the preparation and issuance of urban development plans for land plots (UPPL)This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “On June 2, the mos.ru portal added automatic online checks of real estate objects in the information systems of Rosreestr, the State Inspectorate for Real Estate and the state information system for supporting urban development activities when submitting an application for the issuance of urban development plans. With their help, it will be possible to check the presence of capital and unauthorized construction objects on a land plot, the absence of a duly approved territorial planning project and changes made to the land use and development rules for the purpose of implementing the integrated territorial development program. This will reduce the number of refusals to issue GPZU by informing the applicant when filling out the electronic application. Previously, such information could only be obtained based on the results of the application review within 14 working days,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    GPZU is an urban planning document that specifies the types of permitted use, technical and economic indicators of construction and restrictions on the use of a land plot.

    “The said revision will simplify the procedure for submitting an application on mos.ru and reduce the number of refusals to provide government services. In addition, the possibility of accepting applications from individuals who are authorized representatives of applicants – individuals has been implemented,” she added. Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the capital’s Committee for Architecture and Urban Development.

    As reported by the capital Department of Information Technology, the updated service is already posted onmos.ru portalTo use it, you need to go to the section “Construction, reconstruction and repair” in the catalog of services for business, go to the subsection “Construction” and click “Urban development plan of the land plot”.

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

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Banking: From Cities to Heartlands: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Sparks Innovation in Bihar and Jharkhand

    Source: Samsung

     
    As Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Season 4 sweeps across the nation, its message is clear – innovation is not confined to metro cities; it belongs to every young dreamer with a problem to solve. After energizing campuses in the North, South, and North-East, the programme has now reached the states of Bihar and Jharkhand, drawing hundreds of students into the fold of purposeful innovation.
     
    At the heart of this new chapter were three prestigious institutions in Ranchi Gossner College, St. Xavier’s College, and Marwari College where design thinking open houses transformed classrooms into idea labs. Meanwhile, students from IIT Patna joined virtually, proving that geography is no barrier when it comes to shaping India’s future.
     
    For Suraj, a student from Marwari College, the workshop was an eye-opener. “It was the first time I saw how structured thinking could turn the problems around me into actual projects. I’ve always been aware of local issues — lack of sanitation, waste management — but now I feel equipped to do something about them,” he said, his notebook filled with early sketches of a waste-segregation solution designed for small towns.
     
    At Gossner College, the energy was electric as students engaged in empathy mapping and rapid prototyping. Neha, who is pursuing her graduation, couldn’t stop smiling as she shared her idea to build a low-cost, solar-powered attendance system for rural schools. “This workshop showed me how ideas can grow when you collaborate and think beyond the obvious,” she said. “It gave me the courage to believe my solution can work — not just in Ranchi but in every village with a chalkboard.”
     
    Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide contest designed to inspire students to create innovative solutions to address some of society’s most pressing challenges by leveraging technology.
     
    Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow 2025’ will provide INR 1 crore to the top four winning teams to support the incubation of their projects, along with hands-on prototyping, investor connects, and expert mentorship from Samsung leaders and IIT Delhi faculty.
     
    Prashant, who joined the online session from IIT Patna, was deeply moved by the larger purpose behind Solve for Tomorrow. “It’s not just about tech or startups. It’s about building the India we want to live in. I want to create a platform that helps farmers access real-time data about soil health and crop cycles — something my own family has struggled with,” he shared.
     
    In every city Solve for Tomorrow has touched, it has brought with it not just tools and techniques, but also belief. In St. Xavier’s College, Adnan, a computer science undergraduate, found his mission. “There’s so much talk about AI and automation — but very little about using it for people at the margins. I’m working on a chatbot that can assist elderly people in accessing government healthcare schemes. This programme made me realise that innovation is not just a Silicon Valley word. It belongs to us too.”
     
    A Movement for Nation Building
     
    Since its launch on April 29, Solve for Tomorrow has rapidly grown from a competition to a nation-building movement. With students from metros, towns, and heartland cities like Ranchi and Patna now thinking critically, ideating boldly, and designing empathetically, the next generation of changemakers is rising — from every corner of the country.
     
    Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is not just nurturing ideas — it’s nurturing a mindset. A belief that young Indians, no matter where they come from, have what it takes to solve for India and the world.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

  • MIL-OSI: Hyperscale Data Reports Approximately $8.7 Million In Bitcoin Mining Revenue Year to Date, Including Approximately $1.9 Million for May 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc. (“Sentinum”) received approximately 17.4 Bitcoin in the month of May 2025 and approximately 90 Bitcoin year to date from the mining pool to which Sentinum provides hash calculation services. Revenue is calculated daily based upon the number of Bitcoin earned that day at the value of Bitcoin on such date.

    Milton “Todd” Ault III, Founder and Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data, commented, “These results reflect strong execution from the Sentinum team as they continue to focus on operational excellence. Further, the recent increase in the price of Bitcoin has given the Company greater optionality in the deployment of its mining fleet. It is my belief that we have an opportunity to capitalize on the price increase through selective miner deployment as opposed to the selling of miners in the secondary market, which has recently been strongly considered. The Company is thrilled with the current price of Bitcoin and is happy with the current contributions from Sentinum.”

    The Company would also like to remind its stockholders that Sentinum plans to resume Bitcoin mining operations at its Montana facilities in the month of June. This site is expected to increase Bitcoin mining capacity with approximately ten megawatts of power capacity coming online, which is sufficient to operate approximately 3,200 S19j Pro Antminers (“Antminers”).   Sentinum will initially recommence mining operations on approximately 2,600 Antminers and expects to increase operations to full capacity of approximately 3,200 Antminers, during July 2025.

    For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

    About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

    Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging artificial intelligence (“AI”) ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

    Hyperscale Data expects to divest itself of ACG on or about December 31, 2025 (the “Divestiture”). Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would solely be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, though it may at that time continue to mine Bitcoin. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

    On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares”). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be stockholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

    Hyperscale Data Investor Contact:
    IR@hyperscaledata.com or 1-888-753-2235

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., to Acquire Sitio Royalties Corp. in All-Equity Transaction; Increases Base Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIDLAND, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), and Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE:STR) (“Sitio”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Viper will acquire Sitio in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including Sitio’s net debt of approximately $1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025. The consideration will consist of 0.4855 shares of Class A common stock of a new holding company (“pro forma Viper”) for each share of Sitio Class A common stock, and 0.4855 units of Viper’s operating subsidiary, Viper Energy Partners LLC, for each unit of Sitio’s operating subsidiary (along with a corresponding amount of Class B common stock of pro forma Viper for each share of Sitio Class C common stock), representing an implied value to each Sitio stockholder of $19.41 per share based on the closing price of Viper common stock on June 2, 2025. The transaction was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of each company and has been approved by the written consent of Diamondback as Viper’s majority stockholder. Stockholders holding an aggregate of approximately 48% of Sitio’s outstanding voting power, including Kimmeridge, its largest stockholder, have agreed to vote in favor of the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.

    The Company today also announced that the Board of Directors of Viper approved a 10% increase to its base dividend to $1.32 per share annually ($0.33 per share quarterly).

    STRATEGIC RATIONALE

    • Size and Scale: Adds substantial scale and inventory depth that will support pro forma Viper’s durable production profile and free cash flow growth over the next decade
    • Meaningful Financial Accretion and Higher Cash Returns: Expected to be approximately 8 – 10% accretive to cash available for distribution per Class A share immediately upon closing
    • Lower Breakeven: Lowers pro forma Viper’s base dividend breakeven by approximately $2 per barrel to <$20 WTI; increased base dividend of $1.32/share represents approximately 45% of cash available for distribution at $50 WTI
    • Significant Synergies: Estimated to be in excess of $50 million annually, primarily attributable to general and administrative and cost of capital savings
    • Access to Capital: Pro forma Viper is expected to maintain its Investment Grade status; pro forma leverage expected to be approximately 1.2x at closing at strip pricing and decreasing thereafter; near-term net debt target of $1.5 billion which equates to less than 1.0x leverage at $60 WTI
    • Diamondback Relationship: Diamondback is expected to own approximately 41% of pro forma Viper’s outstanding common stock after closing and will continue to drive meaningful long-term oil production growth from the Company’s acreage

    SITIO HIGHLIGHTS

    • Approximately 25,300 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin, plus an additional ~9,000 net royalty acres in other major basins (DJ, Eagle Ford, Williston); total acreage of approximately 34,300 net royalty acres
    • Roughly 50% overlap with existing Viper gross producing horizontal wells in the Permian Basin
    • Q1 2025 average production of 18.9 mbo/d (42.1 mboe/d); Q1 2025 average Permian production of 14.5 mbo/d (31.9 mboe/d)
    • Approximately 16.1 existing net DUCs and permits with an average lateral length of ~9,500 feet

    PRO FORMA HIGHLIGHTS

    • Approximately 85,700 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin; ~43% operated by Diamondback
    • Pro forma Viper owns an average 1.8% NRI in approximately 33,300 gross producing horizontal wells (~608 net wells)
    • Approximately 75.4 existing net DUCs and permits with an average lateral length of ~10,800 feet; Diamondback is the largest operator of these net locations with 41.1 DUCs and permits with an average lateral length of ~12,400 feet
    • Estimated Q4 2025 average production of 64 – 68 mbo/d (122 – 130 mboe/d); expect full year 2026 average production to increase by a mid-single digit percentage from these levels assuming current commodity prices, line of sight trajectory, and industry activity levels

    “The combination of Viper and Sitio signifies an important moment for mineral and royalty interests,” stated Kaes Van’t Hof, Chief Executive Officer of Viper. “This combination creates a leader in size, scale, float, liquidity and access to investment grade capital in the highly fragmented minerals industry. Pro forma Viper is now clearly a must-own public mineral and royalty company in North America, with attractive size and scale in the Permian Basin. This transaction positions Viper to compete for capital with mid and large cap North American E&Ps; except with higher margins, minimal operating costs, and the lowest dividend breakeven in the space.”

    Mr. Van’t Hof continued, “While this transaction will reduce Diamondback’s ownership in pro forma Viper to 41%, it does not reduce the significance of the relationship between Diamondback and Viper. The Diamondback drillbit remains Viper’s biggest competitive advantage and the most visible source of long-term production growth at Viper. Mineral interests offer the highest form of security and upside in the oil field, and any and all benefits an operator manages to unlock accrues directly to the mineral holder without any capital risk, forever.”

    “We are excited to announce the combination of two leading minerals companies with a shared strategic vision of integrating the highest quality assets to create a truly differentiated investment opportunity for shareholders,” said Sitio CEO Chris Conoscenti. “This transaction provides Sitio’s shareholders with exposure to an entity with significantly greater size, future development visibility, and all of the benefits of the economies of scale unique to the minerals business – higher margins, lower cost of capital, strong positioning for future M&A opportunities, and the ability to return more capital to shareholders. I want to thank all of the Sitio team members, whose innovation and relentless pursuit of continuous improvement made building Sitio such an amazing and rewarding experience.”

    “This transaction is the next logical step in Sitio’s evolution,” stated Noam Lockshin, Chairman of the Sitio Board of Directors. “By adding Sitio’s coverage of the Delaware Basin to Viper’s position in the Midland Basin, the combined company will be well positioned in the Permian for years to come.”

    Advisors

    Moelis & Company LLC is serving as financial advisor to Viper and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as its legal advisor.

    J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Sitio and Vinson & Elkins LLP is serving as its legal advisor.

    Conference Call

    Viper will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts to discuss this transaction on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. CT. Access to the webcast, and replay which will be available following the call, may be found here. The live webcast of the conference call will also be available via Viper’s website at www.viperenergy.com under the “Investor Relations” section of the site.

    About Viper Energy, Inc.

    Viper is a corporation formed by Diamondback to own, acquire and exploit oil and natural gas properties in North America, with a focus on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil-weighted basins, primarily the Permian Basin. For more information, please visit www.viperenergy.com.

    About Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    Diamondback is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas focused on the acquisition, development, exploration and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves primarily in the Permian Basin in West Texas. For more information, please visit www.diamondbackenergy.com.

    About Sitio Royalties Corp.

    Sitio is a shareholder returns-driven company focused on large-scale consolidation of high-quality oil & gas mineral and royalty interests across premium basins, with a diversified set of top-tier operators. With a clear objective of generating cash flow from operations that can be returned to stockholders and reinvested, Sitio has accumulated approximately 34,300 net royalty acres through the consummation of over 200 acquisitions, as of March 31, 2025. More information about Sitio is available at www.sitio.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This communication relates to a proposed business combination transaction (the “Mergers”) between Viper and Sitio and the information included herein includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the results to differ materially from such statements. All statements, other than historical facts, that address activities that Viper or Sitio assumes, plans, expects, believes, intends or anticipates (and other similar expressions) will, should or may occur in the future, or statements regarding the proposed Mergers, the likelihood that the conditions to the consummation of the Mergers will be satisfied on a timely basis or at all, Viper’s and Sitio’s ability to consummate the Mergers at any time or at all, the benefits of the Mergers and the post-combination company’s future financial performance following the Mergers, the post-combination company’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues, and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used herein, the words “may,” “could,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project” and similar expressions and the negative of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. The forward-looking statements are based on Viper’s and Sitio’s management’s current beliefs, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events.

    Factors that could cause the outcomes to differ materially include (but are not limited to) the following: the risk associated with Sitio’s ability to obtain the approvals of its stockholders required to consummate the Mergers; risks related to the timing of the closing of the Mergers, including the risk that the conditions to the Mergers are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all or the failure of the Mergers to close for any other reason or to close on the anticipated terms, including the anticipated tax treatment; the risk that any regulatory approval, consent or authorization that may be required for the Mergers is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the post-combination company’s ability to successfully integrate Sitio’s and Viper’s businesses and technologies; the risk that the expected benefits and synergies of the Mergers may not be fully achieved in a timely manner, or at all; the risk that Sitio or Viper will not, or that following the Mergers, the post-combination company will not, be able to retain and hire key personnel; unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the Mergers, the response of business partners and retention as a result of the announcement and pendency of the Mergers; Viper’s ability to finance the combined company on acceptable terms or at all; uncertainty as to the long-term value of the post-combination company’s common stock; the diversion of Sitio’s and Viper’s management’s time on transaction-related matters; and those risks described in Viper’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in Item 1A of Viper’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025, subsequent Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings Viper makes with the SEC, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and Viper’s website at www.viperenergy.com/investors/overview, and in Sitio’s periodic filings with the SEC, including in Item 1A of Sitio’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025, subsequent Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings Sitio makes with the SEC, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and Sitio’s website at investors.sitio.com.

    In light of these factors, the events anticipated by Viper’s and Sitio’s forward-looking statements may not occur at the time anticipated or at all. Moreover, Viper and Sitio conduct their businesses in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and new risks emerge from time to time. Viper and Sitio cannot predict all risks, nor can they assess the impact of all factors on their businesses or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements they may make. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication or, if earlier, as of the date they were made. Viper and Sitio do not intend to, and disclaim any obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements unless required by applicable law.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    In connection with the Merger, New Cobra Pubco, Inc. (“New Parent”) will file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a proxy statement of Sitio, an information statement of Viper and a prospectus of New Parent. The Mergers will be submitted to Sitio’s stockholders for their consideration. Viper, Sitio and New Parent may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the Mergers. After the registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, a definitive joint information statement/proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to the stockholders of Viper and Sitio. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statement and joint information statement/proxy statement/prospectus that will be filed with the SEC or any other documents that Viper, Sitio or New Parent may file with the SEC or send to stockholders of Viper or Sitio in connection with the Mergers. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF SITIO AND VIPER ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND JOINT INFORMATION STATEMENT/PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGERS AND RELATED MATTERS.

    Investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement and the joint information statement/proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and all other documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Viper, Sitio or New Parent, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    Viper, Sitio, New Parent and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Sitio stockholders in connection with the Mergers.

    Information regarding the directors and executive officers of Viper, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in Viper’s definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including under the headings “Proposal 1: Election of Directors”, “Executive Officers”, “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Compensation Tables”, “Stock Ownership” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions,” which was filed with the SEC on April 10, 2025 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1602065/000119312525077960/d884560ddef14a.htm, To the extent holdings of Viper’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in Viper’s definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4, or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 5 filed with the SEC, which are available at EDGAR Search Results https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001602065&type=&dateb=&owner=only&count=40&search_text=.

    Information regarding the directors and executive officers of Sitio, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth (i) in Sitio’s definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including under the headings “Proposal 1 – Election of Directors”, “Executive Officers”, “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”, “Certain Relationships and Interested Transactions”, “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Summary Compensation Table” and “2024 Director Compensation”, which was filed with the SEC on March 28, 2025 and is available at https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1949543/000162828025015343/str-20250328.htm. To the extent holdings of Sitio’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in Sitio’s definitive proxy statement for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4, or Annual Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 5 filed with the SEC, which are available at EDGAR Search Results https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=1949543&type=&dateb=&owner=only&count=40&search_text=.

    Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint information statement/proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available. You may obtain free copies of these documents through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

    No Offer or Solicitation

    This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, pursuant to the Mergers or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that is used by management and external users of our financial statements, such as industry analysts, investors, lenders and rating agencies. Viper defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) attributable to Viper Energy, Inc. plus net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (“net income (loss)”) before interest expense, net, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, depletion expense, non-cash (gain) loss on derivative instruments, and instruments, (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, if any, other non-cash operating expenses, other non-recurring expenses and provision for (benefit from) income taxes, if any. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful because it allows it to more effectively evaluate Viper’s operating performance and compare the results of its operations from period to period without regard to its financing methods or capital structure. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income, royalty income, cash flow from operating activities or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented as determined in accordance with GAAP. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company’s financial performance, such as a company’s cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are components of Adjusted EBITDA. Viper defines cash available for distribution generally as an amount equal to its Adjusted EBITDA for the applicable quarter less cash needed for income taxes payable, debt service, contractual obligations and fixed charges and reserves for future operating or capital needs that the Board may deem appropriate, lease bonus income, net of tax, dividend equivalent rights payments and preferred dividends, if any. Management believes cash available for distribution is useful because it allows them to more effectively evaluate Viper’s operating performance excluding the impact of non-cash financial items and short-term changes in working capital. Viper defines free cash flow margin as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures divided by total barrels of oil equivalents. Viper defines cash margins as unhedged realized price per Boe less production and ad valorem taxes, cash G&A, and interest expense divided by unhedged realized price. Viper defines pre-tax income attributable to Viper as income (loss) before income taxes less net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest. Viper believes this measure is useful to investors given it provides the basis for income taxes payable by Viper, which is an adjustment to reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to cash available for distribution to Viper’s shareholders. Viper defines net debt as debt (excluding debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums) less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, total debt, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Management uses net debt to determine Viper’s outstanding debt obligations that would not be readily satisfied by its cash and cash equivalents on hand. Viper believes this metric is useful to analysts and investors in determining Viper’s leverage position because Viper has the ability to, and may decide to, use a portion of its cash and cash equivalents to reduce debt. Viper’s computations of Adjusted EBITDA, cash available for distribution, pre-tax income attributable to Viper, free cash flow margins, cash margins, and net debt may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies or to such measure in its credit facility or any of its other contracts. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, cash available for distribution and net debt to the most comparable GAAP measures, please refer to the materials furnished by Viper to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Furthermore, this communication includes or references certain forward‐looking, non‐GAAP financial measures, such as estimated free cash flow for 2025, distributable cash flow per Class A shareholder for 2025 and certain related estimates regarding future performance, results and financial position. Because Viper provides these measures on a forward‐looking basis, it cannot reliably or reasonably predict certain of the necessary components of the most directly comparable forward‐looking GAAP measures, such as any future impairments and future changes in working capital. Accordingly, Viper is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of such forward‐looking, non‐GAAP financial measures to the respective most directly comparable forward‐looking GAAP financial measures. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on our ultimate results. However, Viper believes these forward‐looking, non‐GAAP measures may be a useful tool for the investment community in comparing Viper’s forecasted financial performance to the forecasted financial performance of other companies in the industry.

    Oil and Gas Reserves

    The SEC generally permits oil and gas companies, in filings made with the SEC, to disclose proved reserves, which are reserve estimates that geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, and certain probable and possible reserves that meet the SEC’s definitions for such terms. Viper discloses only estimated proved reserves in its filings with the SEC. Viper’s estimated proved reserves as of December 31, 2024 contained in this communication were prepared by Viper’s internal reservoir engineers and audited by Ryder Scott Company, L.P., an independent petroleum engineering firm, and comply with definitions promulgated by the SEC. Additional information on Viper’s estimated proved reserves is contained in Viper’s filings with the SEC. In this communication, Viper may use the terms “resources,” “resource potential” or “potential resources,” which the SEC guidelines prohibit Viper from including in filings with the SEC. “Resources,” “resource potential” or “potential resources” refer to Viper’s internal estimates of hydrocarbon quantities that may be potentially discovered through exploratory drilling or recovered with additional drilling or recovery techniques. Such terms do not constitute reserves within the meaning of the Society of Petroleum Engineer’s Petroleum Resource Management System or SEC rules and do not include any proved reserves. Actual quantities that may be ultimately recovered by the operators of Viper’s properties will differ substantially. Factors affecting ultimate recovery include the scope of the operators’ ongoing drilling programs, which will be directly affected by the availability of capital, drilling and production costs, availability of drilling services and equipment, drilling results, lease expirations, transportation constraints, regulatory approvals and other factors; and actual drilling results, including geological and mechanical factors affecting recovery rates. Estimates of potential resources may change significantly as development of our properties by our operators provide additional data. In addition, our production forecasts and expectations for future periods are dependent upon many assumptions, including estimates of production, decline rates from existing wells and the undertaking and outcome of future drilling activity, which may be affected by significant commodity price declines or drilling cost increases.

    Investor Contact

    Viper Energy:
    Chip Seale
    +1 432.247.6218
    cseale@viperenergy.com

    Sitio Royalties:
    Alyssa Stephens
    +1 281.407.5204
    IR@sitio.com

    Source: Viper Energy, Inc.; Diamondback Energy, Inc.

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  • Break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade: FM Sitharaman tells DRI

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to adopt a holistic and technology-driven approach to tackle smuggling and narcotics trade amid increasingly complex geopolitical environment and security threats.

    In her address at the inaugural event of the DRI’s new headquarters, the Finance Minister said there was a need to go beyond surface-level enforcement and focus on uncovering deeper systemic threats.

    “Investigate holistically, keeping the big picture in mind, leverage all available resources to uncover deeper systemic risks and threads by connecting the dots,” she said.

    She emphasised that dismantling the entire smuggling syndicates must be the end-goal of any investigation, which must not stop at peripheral seizures.

    “It’s no good if you catch the small fish. The bigger smuggling chain has to be tracked and acted upon. We must take down those nefarious chains,” she added.

    Sitharaman identified narcotics as the most serious national threat and called for urgent coordination with state law enforcement agencies to prevent schools and colleges from being targeted by drug traffickers.

    She also underlined the importance of internal collaboration: “Internal coordination, when well managed, makes outcomes better.”

    The Finance Minister cited PM Modi’s ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ mantra as the spirit with which the enforcement agencies should move forward.

    She spelt out three guiding principles for the agency’s approach: the rules must be applied fairly, public confidence in the trade system must be maintained, and the enforcement must be intelligent and high-impact.

    “Value- and trust-based compliance is important, not fear-induced compliance,” Sitharaman pointed out.

    She highlighted the need for deeper and faster integration of modern technology into enforcement frameworks. “There’s a lot of talk around AI, but I now want to see concrete output using AI,” she said, pressing for data-driven, intelligence-led action. “More modern technology use needs to be deeply and well integrated into the system – data analytics and so on,” she added.

    (With inputs from IANS)

     

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Heritage New Zealand – New education resource on Ōtūmoetai Pā released

    Source: Heritage New Zealand
    A new multi-media education resource highlighting the unique heritage features of Tauranga’s Ōtūmoetai Pā has been launched and is now available to check out.
    The learning module can be found on the LEARNZ website (see link below) and features video interviews and a wealth of historical and other information that will be useful for students and those who have an interest in the history of Ōtūmoetai Pā and its surrounding area. It also covers the role of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga with archaeology.
    The series of videos include interviews with kaumatua Koro Des Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho), kaitiaki Barry Ngatoko (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) and Dean Flavell, the Pouarahi for the Tauranga Heritage Collection. Together they look after an important archaeological collection including taonga from excavations at Ōtūmoetai and the wider Tauranga Moana district until the new museum is built.
    Tauranga-based archaeologist Ken Phillips is also interviewed along with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga staff based in Tauranga, including archaeologists Dr Rachel Darmody (Ngāi Tahu) and Eleanor Sturrock; and Pouarahi Te Haana Jacob (Te Arawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui).
    “This is a teaching resource that is perfect for the classroom as well as home research and learning,” says Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Director Regional Services Pam Bain, who coordinated the education initiative.
    “The content relates to different strands of the curriculum including Te Ao Tangata – Social Science; Pūtaio – Science; Ngā Toi – Arts; and Hangarau – Technology, to name a few. The stories are readily accessible and targeted to students, though people who may not have been in a classroom for many years should check out the link for sheer interest value. The material is fascinating.”
    Every year LEARNZ offers a variety of online field trips allowing students to connect with people and places around New Zealand and beyond. The online trips incorporate video, audio and written materials providing interactive experiences for students that aim to spark curiosity, activate prior knowledge and build learning.
    The LEARNZ online field trips have generated a huge amount of interest according to Clive Francis, LEARNZ Project Manager at Tātai Aho Rau Core Education.
    “It shows there is a real appetite for schools and kura to learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s histories,” he says.
    “We are very grateful to the interviewees, the Ministry of Education and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga for their support to enable the field trip to happen.”
    Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga cares for 46 historic places around the country – many of which are open to the public and tell diverse stories. These range from New Zealand’s oldest building, Kemp House in Kerikeri to Totara Estate near Ōamaru, the farm that sent the first shipment of frozen lamb to Britain in 1882 – and almost everything in between.
    “Ideally students are able to visit these places for themselves, though realistically not everyone can do that,” says Pam.
    “LEARNZ provides wonderful alternative learning epxeriences for students that are the next best thing to being there.”
    The most recent Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga field trip organised through LEARNZ reached about 12,000 students through 98 educators around the country – an amazing result that shows the power of online learning and the widespread interest in heritage.
    “Tapping into this technology can bring our history alive and straight into classrooms around New Zealand – and even the world,” she says.
    Check out the Ōtūmoetai Pā learning experience for yourself: https://www.learnz.org.nz/Otumoetai251

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Workwise training programme to support workplace entry to be led by Council

    Source: Scotland – City of Aberdeen

    An innovative programme of activity designed to grow the North East workforce is to be led by Aberdeen City Council.

    Workwise will see the Council, alongside NESCol and Aberdeenshire Council combine efforts to support school leavers and adults to enter the job market through a combination of virtual work experience and illustrative online content.

    The unique project has been made possible by grant funding from Ufi VocTech Trust, an independent charity focused on unlocking the full potential of technology to help adults improve skills for work and open up access for those furthest from opportunity.

    The £250,000 grant  will see the partners work collaboratively to develop a range of resources for North East residents to help them into work.

    This includes virtual work experience modules which could lead to in-person placements, confidence building and skills development, and a series of videos of local people showcasing their jobs. The programme is being developed with wider partnerships and will grow skills, awareness, and confidence and understanding of the opportunities in the local labour market and strengthen the regional economy.

    This includes creating digital programmes with real people from the region speaking about their roles, filmed within their workplaces; online confidence building covering study and digital skills, funding, support networks and progression pathways, and a digital work experience platform, for those lacking in experience or confidence, to use to build key skills and experience matched to their needs.

    Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services Convener, Councillor Martin Greig, said: “The generous funding offer from Ufi VocTech Trust will provide welcome support for young people and adults with limited work experience to help them develop their knowledge and skills in preparation for the job market.

    “This new programme involves partnership collaboration with the aim of increasing individuals’ understanding of the work environment and feeling prepared for it. The approach uses technology and digital innovation to enhance their employment choices and opportunities.”

    Caroline O’Donnell, Grants Programme Manager, Ufi VocTech Trust said: “We are proud to support this programme of work led by Aberdeen City Council, which reflects our ambition to support the adoption and deployment of technology to ensure every adult in the UK can gain the skills they need to participate in and benefit from our transitioning economy.

    “By combining digital learning with in-person experience, the programme addresses key barriers to employment, particularly in communities furthest from opportunity, helping people build the confidence and skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce.”

    The flexibility of the digital approach allows even those living in rural communities for whom travel is a barrier to employability activity to access these upskilling opportunities.

    Chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee Cllr David Keating said: “This is an exciting programme which has the potential to transform people’s lives by getting them into work with the skills they need.

    “With the support of  Ufi VocTech Trust, this approach, utilising technology and innovation will open doors for young people and adults alike.  The scheme will not just help people understand the world of work, but grow their confidence and ambition. 

    “I’m especially pleased that we have been able to work together with our neighbouring council for the benefit of all our constituents.”

    Robert Laird, Head of Planning and Academic Partnerships at NESCol, said: “We look forward to working with our project partners to develop and deliver this initiative. The course will be a 40-hour interactive programme covering personal development, personal organisation and time management, study skills, digital skills, finance options for students and progression pathways.

    “In addition to both local authorities there will be input from SWAP East, Skills Development Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce North East, and both of the city’s universities. It is a very powerful example of the collaborative work being undertaken in the North East as partners come together to broaden the options available for all those who are keen to pursue opportunities in education and employment.”

    The Workwise project will support the partners to build the region’s skilled workforce for the future, aligning with the Regional Economic Strategy’s Draft Skills Action Plan and the area’s growth and volume sectors, while simultaneously tackling poverty by supporting local people into quality employment. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill published

    Source: Scottish Government

    New legislation to support crofters.

    The Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill will simplify legislation to make crofting regulation less onerous.

    The Bill, published today, will strengthen the role of grazing committees sharing common land and give farmers, and their communities, a greater say in how the land they work on is used.

    The Bill will also amalgamate the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland to create one cohesive body, the Scottish Land Court, retaining the statutory requirement for a Gaelic speaking member.

    Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie said:

    “Crofting is at the heart of communities across many parts of the Highlands and Islands and Argyll. Crofters across these areas are cultivating land, tending livestock, protecting the environment and biodiversity. In the last ten years, more than £31 million in Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme funding has been committed and, since 2007, the Scottish Government has approved £26 million of Croft House Grant payments.

    “Existing crofting legislation is complex and difficult to navigate. This Bill allows us to make a range of simplifications and improvements to the way crofting is administered, which will benefit crofters and the Crofting Commission to better recognise the vital contribution they make to their communities and maintain unique local heritage and culture.

    “The merger of the Scottish Land Court and the Lands Tribunal for Scotland into the expanded Scottish Land Court will provide a more efficient administration of the services offered at present and result in greater simplicity, coherence and flexibility.”

    Background

    Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill | Scottish Parliament Website

    The crofting proposals were developed through extensive engagement and close cooperation with stakeholders, with the consultation proposals receiving support from the majority of respondents.

    Crofting Consultation 2024: Proposals for Crofting Law Reform – Analysis of Responses – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

    The decision to unify the Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland was taken following a public consultation. Scottish Ministers committed to bringing forward legislation to enact the merger during the life of this Parliament.

    Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland to be unified – gov.scot

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and India hold high level dialogue in Delhi

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    World news story

    UK and India hold high level dialogue in Delhi

    Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is in India.

    Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office with India’s Foreign Secretary, Shri Vikram Misri

    Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is in India to review progress across the UK and India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He met India’s Foreign Secretary, Shri Vikram Misri, in New Delhi today [3 June] for the annual UK-India Foreign Office Consultations.

    They welcomed the significant breakthroughs achieved across the full breadth of the partnership since consultations in London last year, including the announcement of the historic trade deal. Economic growth is the number one mission of the UK Government. Both agreed to work towards implementing the shared vision of the two prime ministers for an ambitious partnership between the UK and India over the next decade.

    This year’s consultations included the inaugural Strategic Exports and Technology Cooperation Dialogue, aimed at building mutual understanding of systems and agreeing areas for future cooperation on key sectors such as technology and defence.

    Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the FCDO, said:

    I’m delighted to be in India to help advance one of the UK’s most vital partnerships in the world. In a more complex world, there is strong ambition from both governments to take this partnership to even greater heights. I’m looking forward to working with Foreign Secretary Misri to make that a reality.

    During the visit, Sir Oliver is also expected to meet a wide range of Indian government partners including on the G20 and home affairs.

    Further information:

    • Sir Oliver Robbins was appointed Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS) at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in January 2025. As PUS, he is Head of the UK’s Diplomatic Service and the most senior policy adviser to the Foreign Secretary. The PUS is responsible for the management of the FCDO in the UK and its embassies and high commissions around the world.

    • The UK and India agreed a landmark trade deal on 6 May, which will redefine the partnership for the next generation, strengthening trade links, supporting jobs, and delivering shared prosperity. The deal is expected to increase bilateral trade already worth £43 billion by another £25.5 billion.

    • The UK’s Plan for Change sets out milestones the UK Government aims to reach by the end of this Parliament.

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  • MIL-OSI: Tower Semiconductor to Present at IMS 2025 Highlighting Recent Innovations in RF Foundry Technology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

          

    Presenting a joint white paper with pSemi nominated for Best Industry Paper Award highlighting next-generation RF switch technology

    MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, June 3, 2025 – Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), a leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, today announced its participation in the upcoming International Microwave Symposium (IMS) 2025, taking place June 16–21 in San Francisco, California, highlighting its advanced RF & HPA technology platform and latest advancements in RF switch technology. As part of the event’s technical program, Tower will present a jointly developed white paper with pSemi, titled “A Low-Loss, Wideband, 0–110 GHz SPDT Using PCM RF Switches with Integrated CMOS Drivers” nominated for the Best Industry Paper Award at IMS2025.

    This paper highlights a record-breaking wideband single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch utilizing Tower Semiconductor’s monolithically integrated PCM RF switches in an RFSOI CMOS process. The key features include ultra-wideband performance (true DC to 110 GHz with less than 2 dB of insertion loss), digital control using integrated CMOS drivers with MIPI RFFE interface (available in the PDK), 30 dBm measured power handling, and 15-20 dB better linearity performance than RFSOI CMOS SPDTs currently available. This combination of ultra low-loss wideband performance, power handling, and full CMOS/digital integration simplifies implementation for end users and enables advanced circuits for 5G, future 6G, SatCom, beamforming, and millimeter-wave applications.

    Presentation schedule:
    A Low-Loss, Wideband, 0-110 GHz SPDT Using PCM RF Switches with Integrated CMOS Drivers
    By Dr. Nabil El-Hinnawy, Principal R&D Engineer, Tower Semiconductor

    As part of the Th1B session: Innovative RF Switches, Varactor and Modulator Technologies (full program details available here).

    Date & Time: June 19, 2025 at 8:20AM
    Location: 205

    To meet with Tower’s engineering team during the conference, visit the Company’s booth #655.
    For additional details on IMS 2025, please visit the event webpage here.
    For additional information about the Company’s RF platform offering, visit here.

    About Tower Semiconductor         
    Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for its customers in growing markets such as consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical and aerospace and defense. Tower Semiconductor focuses on creating a positive and sustainable impact on the world through long-term partnerships and its advanced and innovative analog technology offering, comprised of a broad range of customizable process platforms such as SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, CMOS image sensor, non-imaging sensors, displays, integrated power management (BCD and 700V), photonics, and MEMS. Tower Semiconductor also provides world-class design enablement for a quick and accurate design cycle as well as process transfer services including development, transfer, and optimization, to IDMs and fabless companies. To provide multi-fab sourcing and extended capacity for its customers, Tower Semiconductor owns one operating facility in Israel (200mm), two in the U.S. (200mm), two in Japan (200mm and 300mm) which it owns through its 51% holdings in TPSCo, shares a 300mm facility in Agrate, Italy with STMicroelectronics as well as has access to a 300mm capacity corridor in Intel’s New Mexico factory. For more information, please visit: www.towersemi.com.

    Safe Harbor Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary from those projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. A complete discussion of risks and uncertainties that may affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements included in this press release or which may otherwise affect Tower’s business is included under the heading “Risk Factors” in Tower’s most recent filings on Forms 20-F, F-3, F-4 and 6-K, as were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Israel Securities Authority. Tower does not intend to update, and expressly disclaim any obligation to update, the information contained in this release. 

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    Tower Semiconductor Company Contact: Orit Shahar | +972-74-7377440 | oritsha@towersemi.com
    Investor Relations Contact: Liat Avraham | +972-4-6506154 | liatavra@towersemi.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Quavo Fraud & Disputes Named “Best Dispute Management & Resolution Solution” by Fintech Futures

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WILMINGTON, Del., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quavo Fraud & Disputes has been recognized as the winner of the “Best as-a-Service Solution – Dispute Management & Resolution” category at the 2025 Banking Tech Awards USA, hosted by Fintech Futures. The award honors Quavo’s QFD® platform, an end-to-end SaaS solution purpose-built to transform and streamline dispute management for financial institutions and deliver a seamless experience for accountholders.

    This prestigious accolade underscores Quavo’s continued commitment to innovation in fraud and dispute resolution, enabling financial institutions to reduce operational costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver trust-building experiences that foster loyalty among accountholders.

    “This award is a testament to our team’s relentless focus on customer experience, compliance, and AI advancements,” said Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, David Chmielewski. “By building QFD® with intelligence from the ground up, we’ve created a platform that adapts to change, scales with demand, and earns trust with every interaction.”

    Quavo’s flagship solution, QFD®, is an AI-powered platform built exclusively for financial institutions to automate and streamline the entire dispute lifecycle. The platform delivers a compliant, scalable, and highly automated experience, enabling financial institutions to act quickly and accurately while empowering consumers with transparency and control.

    Now in its fourth year, the Banking Tech Awards USA celebrates the most innovative and impactful achievements across banking and fintech. This year’s competition featured more than 80 leading banks, credit unions, and technology providers across 40+ categories, including technology excellence, leadership, and project implementation.

    About Quavo, Inc.

    Quavo is a leading technology partner and strategic advisor, helping financial institutions (FIs) build trust-driven customer relationships through faster, more transparent dispute resolutions. Our mission is to restore financial trust by simplifying fraud and disputes. Quavo’s award-winning technology automates the entire dispute lifecycle, from intake to resolution. FIs can pair this end-to-end solution with our expert-led back-office investigation team in one turnkey managed service. Scalable for institutions of all sizes, Quavo’s solutions reduce losses, ensure compliance, and enhance customer loyalty. Learn more at www.quavo.com.

    Media Contact:
    Julia Lum
    PR & Events Specialist
    Julia.Lum@quavo.com

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC to Serve as Major Sponsor at Solana Summit APAC 2025, Reinforcing Commitment to SOL Ecosystem Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, will participate as one of the Major Sponsors at the upcoming Solana Summit APAC 2025, taking place June 5-7 in Da Nang, Vietnam. The summit will showcase MEXC’s deepening commitment to the Solana ecosystem and introduce innovative community engagement initiatives designed to strengthen partnerships with builders and developers across the region.

    Building Strategic Partnerships in the SOL Ecosystem

    MEXC’s participation at Solana Summit APAC will reinforce the exchange’s position as a trusted partner for Solana builders and innovators. The company’s presence at the summit embodies their core message: “Build on SOL, grow with MEXC.” This strategic positioning will set the stage for an upcoming SOL ecosystem promotion campaign scheduled to launch in late July 2025.

    The three-day summit will attract developers, founders, venture capitalists, and crypto enthusiasts from across the global Solana ecosystem, providing MEXC with a premier platform to engage with key stakeholders and expand its presence within the developer community.

    Interactive On-Site Activations and Community Engagement

    MEXC will launch an innovative Treasure Hunt Activation during the summit, featuring five unique sticker designs incorporating the MEXC logo and QR codes linking to the company’s official social media channels. Participants who locate all five stickers hidden throughout the event venue will be eligible to redeem exclusive co-branded merchandise at the MEXC booth. This gamified approach reflects MEXC’s commitment to fostering meaningful community interactions and creating memorable experiences for summit attendees while amplifying the company’s regional presence.

    Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise

    On June 5, Yuky Tran, COO of MEXC Vietnam, will participate in a panel discussion addressing critical industry challenges. The session, scheduled from 11:05-11:35 AM, will explore “What roles do DEX’s or launchpads play in protecting retail investors from scams?” Tran will join industry leaders including representatives from Outlaw, HawkFi, SecondSwap, and Meteora to discuss investor protection strategies and platform responsibilities.

    Additionally, YY, Head of Listing of MEXC Ventures, will be at the exclusive VC Demo Day on June 7, a curated four-hour event designed to explore Vietnam’s emerging role as a launchpad for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). The invite-only gathering will bring together 70-100 attendees, including DePIN builders, Solana ecosystem leaders, venture capitalists, and Web2 companies from AI, IoT, energy, logistics, and XR sectors seeking to integrate real-world DePIN applications.

    Strengthening the Global Solana Community

    MEXC’s major sponsorship of the Solana Summit APAC demonstrates the exchange’s strategic commitment to supporting the broader Solana ecosystem while establishing stronger connections with the developer community across Asia-Pacific markets. The summit participation will serve as a launching pad for expanded regional initiatives and partnerships throughout 2025.

    The Solana Summit APAC 2025 will bring together the region’s most innovative blockchain projects, developers, and industry leaders, making it an ideal venue for MEXC to showcase its dedication to fostering growth within the Solana ecosystem.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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    Contact:
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students and a teacher of SPbGASU took part in the Forum of Road Initiatives of the State Company “Avtodor”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Chairman of the Board of the State Corporation “AVTODOR” Vyacheslav Petushenko assesses the prospects of the presented projects

    The 11th Forum of Road Initiatives “Innovative Technologies and Intelligent Transport Systems in Road Construction” was held in Sochi on May 27–29, organized by the State Company “Avtodor”. Representatives of SPbGASU took part in it: students Danil Neprin, Tamerlan Manafov and associate professor of the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction Egor Golov.

    The forum focused on issues of road construction and infrastructure, and personnel problems in the industry.

    As part of the forum for students of relevant training profiles, the State Company “Avtodor” and the Russian University of Transport organized a business game with the development of projects that will interest today’s schoolchildren (from grades 8 to 11) in entering specialized educational institutions of both secondary vocational and higher education.

    Transport students from different universities of the country took part in the business game: Moscow Automobile and Road Institute, Russian University of Transport, Siberian Automobile and Road Institute and St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Egor Golov was invited as a mentor for one of the teams. He also acted as one of the experts who assessed the students’ work.

    During the work on the projects, the teams held two strategic sessions, one of which was attended by Konstantin Mogilny, Head of the Technical Policy and Innovative Technologies Department of the AVTODOR State Corporation. He held a master class for the guys on solving extraordinary problems that modern highway builders face, and spoke about the implementation of the Adler bypass project in particularly difficult mountainous conditions.

    In the final of the business game, the teams presented and defended their projects to experts in the main program of the forum as part of the session “Preserving Traditions, Building the Future”.

    In addition, as part of the career guidance work carried out by the AVTODOR Group of Companies, a technical tour of key construction sites of the Adler bypass was organized for students and teachers.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Forging a National High-calibre Talent Hub Symposium advances regional collaboration to develop strategic talent fulcrums (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government today (June 3) hosted the Forging a National High-calibre Talent Hub Symposium, which gathered about 150 representatives from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong Province, the nine Mainland cities and four major co-operation platforms of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Macao SAR, as well as 23 renowned universities on the Mainland and five of the world’s top 100 universities in Hong Kong.

         The symposium was themed “Regional Collaboration, Empowerment through Science and Education, Global Talent Attraction”. Through keynote speeches and thematic panel discussions, participants exchanged views on promoting regional collaborative ties on talent work and the strategic development of a national high-calibre talent hub.

         In delivering his welcome remarks, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said that education, technology and talent form the critical foundation for developing new quality productive forces and enhancing high-quality development. The Committee on Education, Technology and Talents of the Hong Kong SAR Government is targeting the manpower demand of Hong Kong’s strategic positioning of “eight centres” and co-ordinating the promotion of integrated development of education, technology and talent to build Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talent.

         Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Mr Yu Jiadong stated in his video address that talent serves as a strategic pillar for advancing Chinese modernisation. Building a national high-calibre talent hub requires integration of education, technology and talent, while establishing an environment for talent development with global competitiveness needs reform and innovation of the talent system and mechanism from a global perspective, thereby creating new opportunities and impetus for achieving high-quality development.

         The Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Richard Wong, and the Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy) of City University of Hong Kong, Professor Li Wen-jung, delivered keynote speeches at the symposium, discussing how higher education institutions in Hong Kong can nurture talent for integration with regional and industry development.

         The symposium featured two thematic panel discussions. The first discussion, joined by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Director of the Beijing Municipal Talent Work Bureau, Mr Zhang Ruobing; the Director of the Shanghai Municipal Talent Work Bureau, Mr Pan Xiaogang; the Deputy Director of the Talent Work Leading Group Office of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, Mr Man Xincheng; and the Secretary-General of the Talent Development Committee of the Macao SAR Government, Mr Chao Chong-hang, explored ways to synergise regional strengths in building the talent hub. The second discussion, with representatives from Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Harbin Institute of Technology and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, examined the new talent cultivation models in innovative education.

         Witnessed by Mr Sun, the Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage, Mr Anthony Lau, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Shenzhen Qianhai Cooperation Zone, Ms Liang Ke, and member of the Standing Committee and Director of the Talent Work Leading Group Office of the CPC Guangzhou Nansha District Committee, Mr Zhang Jiabing, respectively, deepening collaboration in talent recruitment, services, employment and development between Hong Kong and the two regions.

         In his closing remarks, Mr Sun highlighted Hong Kong’s various advantages in attracting global talent and the need to collaborate with different regions across the country through interdependence and mutual reinforcement, thereby accelerating the development of the national high-calibre talent hub. He expected that the symposium, together with the second Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong scheduled for early next year, would bring together valuable experiences from various regions in talent attraction, retention, nurturing and recruitment, to inject new impetus into high-quality development and achieve the vision of developing a national quality workforce.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits innovative technology projects of CLP (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LegCo Panel on Environmental Affairs visits innovative technology projects of CLP  
         Upon arriving at the CLP’s Shatin Centre, Members received a briefing from the management of the CLP on its progress in accelerating transport electrification. Members noted that the CLP had been offering technical support to charging service operators to expedite the development and installation of charging facilities to promote the use and popularization of electric vehicles. Moreover, Members noted that the CLP had signed memorandums pleading its participation in the development of the Northern Metropolis. The power company had reserved power system capacity to meet the area’s current and future developments, including innovation and technology, industry and commerce, housing, etc.
     
         Members then watched a demonstration of a “beyond visual line of sight” (BVLOS) drone for inspecting power facilities. The BVLOS drone project was one of the first batch of pilot projects under the Government’s Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox. The CLP had been conducting trials with BVLOS drones on designated flight routes to evaluate their feasibility, safety and effectiveness in checking critical power supply facilities to increase inspection efficiency.
     
         Afterwards, Members learnt about the CLP’s Grid-Visualization (Grid-V), an advanced management system introduced for monitoring the operation of the power company’s critical power facilities to further enhance the reliability of power supply. Utilizing AI, the Grid-V management system integrates and monitors real-time signals from about 3 000 sensors and cameras across the power company’s electricity networks in Hong Kong, alerting engineering personnel to respond to incidents immediately when potential risks are detected.
      
         A total of 10 members and non-members of the Panel on Environmental Affairs participated in the visit.
    Issued at HKT 18:00

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  • Astronomers fear impact of Musk’s Starlink on South Africa mega-telescope observations

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Astronomers working with South Africa‘s SKA telescope are pushing authorities to ensure that any licensing agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink will protect their groundbreaking observations, a senior scientist said.

    Discussions to bring Musk’s internet service Starlink in South Africa have already been contentious, with parent company SpaceX criticising local shareholding laws while backing equity equivalent programmes.

    Attaching astronomy-linked licensing conditions may further complicate attempts to introduce Starlink to the country of Musk’s birth, where he has already said he is deterred by government Black empowerment policies.

    South Africa said it will review its Information and Communication Technology sector rules but will not back down on government policies to transform the economy three decades after white-minority rule ended.

    Scientists fear South Africa‘s Square Kilometre Array (SKA-Mid), the world’s most powerful radio telescope together with another array co-hosted in Australia, will have their sensitive space observations distorted by Starlink‘s low-orbiting satellites.

    “It will be like shining a spotlight into someone’s eyes, blinding us to the faint radio signals from celestial bodies,” Federico Di Vruno, co-chair of International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky, told Reuters in a telephone interview.

    Di Vruno said the SKA Observatory, where he is spectrum manager, and the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) were lobbying for license requirements to reduce the impact on observations in certain frequency ranges, including some that SKA-Mid uses.

    That could direct Starlink to steer satellite beams away from SKA receivers or stop transmission for a few seconds to minimise interference, he said.

    South Africa‘s current SKA antennae, in the remote Northern Cape town of Carnarvon, use the 350 megahertz to 15.4 gigahertz bandwidth, a range also used by most satellite operators for downlinks.

    MAJOR OBSERVATIONS

    South Africa‘s MeerKAT radio telescope, a precursor to SKA-Mid which will be incorporated into the larger instrument, has already discovered a rare giant radio galaxy that is 32 times the size of the Milky Way.

    Last year, it found 49 new galaxies in under three hours, according to SARAO.

    SKA Observatory, an international body, also campaigns for conditions on licensing agreements with other major satellite operators such as Amazon and Eutelsat’s OneWeb to ensure quiet skies amid a boom in new satellite launches.

    “We are trying to follow different technical and regulatory avenues to mitigate this issue on the global stage,” Di Vruno said.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pilot project to restrict access to phishing sites launches

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Document

    Order of May 31, 2025 No. 1403-r

    Starting June 4, 2025, Russia will begin implementing a pilot project to restrict access to phishing sites and applications that are created under the guise of official sites of government agencies and companies, and then used by fraudsters to steal passwords and other personal information of citizens. An order to this effect has been signed.

    The goal of the pilot is to create an effective mechanism for identifying and promptly blocking fake Internet resources and applications that may use a domain name very similar to the real one of a government agency, company or bank.

    The objectives of the pilot project include developing mechanisms for interaction between various government and non-government structures in identifying and blocking fraudulent websites and applications, as well as preparing proposals for the regulatory consolidation of such mechanisms.

    The participants of the pilot project from the state side will be the Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Security Service, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Tax Service, Rospatent, the Bank of Russia and the Prosecutor General’s Office. The project also involves the participation of the autonomous non-profit organization “Coordination Center for the National Domain of the Internet” and the research institute “Integral”.

    The pilot project is scheduled to be completed on March 1, 2026. Its implementation will provide new opportunities to protect citizens from fraudulent activities and enhance their security on the Internet.

    The work is being carried out within the framework of the federal project “Cybersecurity Infrastructure”, which is part of the new national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”.

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  • Dutch far-right leader Wilders quits coalition, toppling government

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders’ PVV party left the governing coalition on Tuesday, in a move that is set to topple the right wing government and will likely lead to new elections.

    Wilders said his coalition partners were not willing to support his ideas on halting asylum migration.

    “No signature under our asylum plans. The PVV leaves the coalition,” Wilders said in a post on X.

    Wilders said he had informed Prime Minister Dick Schoof that all ministers from his PVV party would quit the government. Schoof has not yet reacted to the resignation.

    Wilders’ surprise move ends an already fragile coalition which has struggled to reach any consensus since its installation last July.

    It will likely bring new elections in a few months, adding to political uncertainty in the euro zone’s fifth-largest economy.

    It will likely also delay a decision on a possibly historic increase in defense spending to meet new NATO targets.

    And it will leave the Netherlands with only a caretaker government when it receives NATO country leaders for a summit to decide on these targets in The Hague later this month.

    DISBELIEF, ANGER

    Wilders’ coalition partners responded with disbelief and anger.

    “This is making us look like a fool,” the leader of the conservative VVD party Dilan Yesilgoz said. “There is a war on our continent. Instead of meeting the challenge, Wilders is showing he is not willing to take responsibility.”

    “This is incredible,” leader of the centrist NSC party Nicolien van Vroonhoven said. “It is irresponsible to take down the government at this point.”

    With PVV out, the others parties have the theoretical option to try and proceed as a minority government. They are not expected to, and have yet to confirm it.

    Wilders won the most recent election in the Netherlands, but recent polls show he has lost support since joining government.

    Polls now put his party at around 20% of the votes, roughly at par with the Labour/Green combination that is currently the second-largest in parliament.

    Wilders had last week demanded immediate support for his proposals to completely halt asylum migration, send Syrian refugees back to their home country and to close asylum shelters.

    Coalition partners did not embrace his idea, and had said it was up to the migration minister from Wilders’ own party to work on specific proposals. Wilders was not part of the government himself as its leader or a minister.

    He was convicted for discrimination after he insulted Moroccans at a campaign rally in 2014 and only managed to strike a coalition deal with three other conservative parties last year after he gave up his bid to become prime minister.

    Instead, the cabinet was led by the independent and unelected Schoof, a career bureaucrat who had led the Dutch intelligence agency AIVD and was the senior official at the ministry of justice.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Committee finishes Stage 2 scrutiny of Housing (Scotland) Bill

    Source: Scottish Government

    Amendments passed to strengthen protection for tenants.

    Legislation to improve tenants’ rights and introduce homelessness prevention measures has completed Stage 2 scrutiny by a cross-party committee of MSPs.

    The Scottish Government introduced the Housing (Scotland) Bill to the Scottish Parliament last year to help tackle poverty by improving the experience of renters and introducing a range of new duties to prevent homelessness.

    The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee approved a number of Scottish Government amendments to the Bill at Stage 2, including powers to implement Awaab’s Law that would give social tenants greater protection against damp and mould, and measures to set out how rents could be capped in rent control areas.

    Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said:

    “The Housing Bill will play an important role in our efforts to tackle poverty by keeping rent affordable and ensuring people can stay in their homes by securing tenancies.

    “Our amendments on rent control not only provide certainty for tenants but also provide more clarity to the housing sector on what our rent control proposals will look like, giving investors confidence to continue to support housebuilding in Scotland.

    “We have also introduced plans to implement Awaab’s Law which will mean everyone can have the right to live in a warm, safe and secure home free from disrepair.

    “Scotland has led the way in protecting tenants and providing rights for people threatened with homelessness. The Housing Bill will provide even greater protection, so I am pleased the Committee has completed its Stage 2 scrutiny and I look forward to working with Members across the chamber as the legislation goes through the final Stage 3 process.”

    Background

    Housing (Scotland) Bill | Scottish Parliament Website

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Ambitious five-year plan unveiled to transform Adult Social Care

    Source: City of Coventry

    Coventry City Council has revealed an ambitious new five-year plan for Adult Social Care that will guide the transformation and improvement of essential support services.

    The comprehensive strategy comes as Adult Social Care continues to be a significant pillar of the city’s economy, with an annual investment of approximately £115 million and supporting employment for around 9,500 people across the sector in Coventry.

    The Council currently provides vital support to around 4,000 adults per week with a range of care and support needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities/autism, sensory impairments and mental health conditions.

    Additionally, the service supports around 2,000 unpaid carers annually, helping them continue their crucial caring roles while maintaining their own wellbeing.

    Councillor Linda Bigham, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, said: “Adult Social Care is facing significant changes, including potential national reforms and local challenges from increasing demand.

    “This Five-Year Plan ensures we’re prepared to enhance our support for Coventry residents to meet these challenges head-on.

    “Our aim is to improve services that help people achieve maximum independence, while ensuring support for specific groups such as unpaid carers and neurodivergent individuals.

    “This plan reflects the priorities of everyone we work with – those we support, their families, their carers, our dedicated staff, NHS colleagues, and voluntary sector partners.

    “Coventry’s Adult Social Care service is built around helping people maintain their independence through our skilled Social Work and Occupational Therapy teams, our Provider Services, and strong partnerships with independent care providers.

    “This plan will be regularly reviewed so that we continue adapting to the evolving needs of our community.”

    The five-year plan focuses on six key priority areas:

    1. Personalising the experience of care and support – Working with providers to offer more individualised, strength-based approaches
    2. Always improving – Ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices across all services
    3. New models of support – Developing innovative care services beyond traditional delivery methods
    4. Prevention – Expanding successful initiatives like the Improving Lives programme with UHCW hospital
    5. Use of technology – Maximising opportunities from AI and digital solutions to enhance care delivery
    6. Integrated care with health partners – Strengthening collaboration with NHS services for seamless support

    The plan builds on existing successes, including pioneering initiatives such as the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub and the POD mental health recovery and inclusion service, which serve as models of innovation in care provision.

    The service currently handles over 10,000 requests for support annually and manages over 6,000 safeguarding concerns each year, while supporting 4,000 adults with care needs weekly and assisting 2,000 unpaid carers per year.

    The plan emphasises the Council’s commitment to promoting independence and enabling people to live meaningful lives within their communities, while adapting to evolving challenges and opportunities in the care sector.

    The Adult Social Care five-year plan will be considered by Cabinet on 10 June 2025 and Full Council on 24 June 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange to open in Chengdu

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

    The 2nd Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange will be held in Chengdu, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, from June 10 to 12. The conference will feature 38 events, covering topics including industrial innovation, tech-powered poverty relief, and artificial intelligence, said Chen Jiachang, vice minister of science and technology, at a Tuesday press conference. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s Subsidiaries EngageLab and GPTBots.ai Achieve SOC 2 Type II Certification, Setting a New Benchmark for Global Data Security

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its flagship platforms, EngageLab and GPTBots.ai, have both successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II certification. This milestone underscores Aurora Mobile’s unwavering commitment to the highest international standards of data security, privacy, and operational excellence.

    SOC 2 Type II, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is a globally recognized auditing standard that rigorously evaluates the design and operational effectiveness of a company’s controls over a defined period. This certification covers five key trust service criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.

    What This Means for Our Clients and Partners:

    • Enterprise-Grade Security: Aurora Mobile, through its platforms EngageLab and GPTBots.ai, safeguards client data with industry-leading security controls and continuous monitoring, ensuring protection across critical areas such as security, availability, and confidentiality.
    • Global Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certification supports our clients’ regulatory and business requirements worldwide, facilitating secure business expansion.
    • Operational Excellence: The certification validates our ability to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions for mission-critical applications across industries.

    “Data security and privacy are at the heart of Aurora Mobile’s mission,” said Chris Lo, CEO at Aurora Mobile. “Achieving SOC 2 Type II certification for both EngageLab and GPTBots.ai is a testament to our ongoing investment in security and compliance, empowering our clients to innovate and grow with absolute confidence.”

    With this achievement, Aurora Mobile further strengthens its position as a trusted technology partner for enterprises seeking secure, compliant, and intelligent customer engagement and AI solutions on a global scale.

    About EngageLab
    EngageLab is a world-leading AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solution provider, unites technology and versatility to offer seamless customer interactions across every channel, including Email, AppPush, WebPush, OTP, SMS and WhatsApp Business. It empowers businesses to build lasting relationships and achieve higher conversions and retention. With a strong focus on innovation and performance, EngageLab supports businesses in over 220 countries and regions, delivering more than 1 million messages every second across various channels.

    About GPTBots.ai
    GPTBots.ai is an enterprise AI agent platform that empowers businesses to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth. Offering end-to-end AI solutions across customer service, knowledge search, data analysis, and lead generation, GPTBots.ai enables enterprises to harness the full potential of AI with ease. With seamless integration into various systems, and support for scalable, secure deployments, GPTBots.ai is dedicated to reducing costs, accelerating growth, and helping businesses thrive in the AI era.

    For more information, please visit www.engagelab.com and www.gptbots.ai.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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  • MIL-OSI: MoonFox Data Releases New Report: Instant Retail Becomes the Next Battleground as JD.com and Meituan Intensify Food Delivery Competition in China

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Shenzhen, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — [Shenzhen, China] – [June 3, 2025] – MoonFox Data, a leading provider of market intelligence and data analytics, today released its latest report, “Instant Retail Remains a Long-Term Battle, and the Food Delivery Battle Is Just the Beginning.” The report reveals how China’s instant retail sector is entering a new phase of fierce competition, with JD.com and Meituan at the forefront, leveraging food delivery as a critical driver of user growth and market expansion in 2025.

    In 2025, JD.com and Meituan engaged in several rounds of online “cross-platform jabs” over their food delivery services. Topics such as “Food Delivery Battle” and “Meituan Issues Another Statement” trended on social media. Amid the ensuing “war of words” and mounting public debate, both platforms’ ambitions in the “instant retail” space were laid bare.

    Tracing back their development, it is evident that JD.com and Meituan have been investing in instant retail for over a decade. As early as 2018, Meituan internally launched the “Flash Sale” brand focused on instant delivery of retail items. However, after 7 years and multiple rounds of fierce competition in community group purchase, “Meituan Flash Sale” was only officially launched as an independent brand in 2025. Meanwhile, from 2015 to 2023, JD.com steadily bolstered its capabilities in supply chain, digitalization, and logistics. By integrating diverse service segments, including JD Health, JD Car Care, and convenience supermarkets, the company established a robust localized service chain. In 2024, building on this integrated capacity, JD.com officially unveiled “JD Instant Delivery” as its flagship instant delivery service.

    Table 1: Development History of Instant Retail Business on Various Platforms

    JD.com Meituan
    2015: Launched “JD Home Delivery” service 2018: Internally launched “Meituan Flash Sale”
    2019: Launched “Meituan Vegetable Shopping”, rapidly expanding into first-tier cities and entering the community group purchase market
    2021: JD.com and DADA jointly launched “JD Hourly Purchase” 2020:

    In July, launched “Meituan Selected” to capture community e-commerce in lower-tier markets

    In September, began deploying “Meituan Flash Warehouse” in first-tier cities
    2022: JD became the controlling shareholder of DADA Group Upgraded “Meituan Vegetable Shopping” to “Xiaoxiang Supermarket” in December 2023, expanding supply from fresh produce to daily retail goods
    2024:

    Integrated “JD Hourly Delivery”, “JD Home Delivery”, etc., and launched “JD Instant Delivery” with a primary entrance on the JD homepage in May

    JD’s fresh food business “7FRESH” opened its first pre-warehouse in Beijing and commenced operations in September

    		 2024:

    Xiaoxiang Supermarket increased its proportion of self-operated products, benchmarking against Freshippo and Sam’s Club, featuring single-portion/small-quantity offerings for differentiation

    Meituan initiated a “Ten Thousand Warehouses for Thousand Cities” network layout; by October, the number of Flash Warehouses exceeded 30,000
    2025:

    Launched food delivery on the JD platform in February

    Rebranded “JD Vegetable Shopping” to “JD 7FRESH” in March, transitioning to a platform model to offer fresh food access from Sam’s Club, Pagoda, Dingdong Vegetable Shopping, and others

    JD launched “Self-operated Instant Delivery” e-commerce service in April; over 100,000 JD-branded offline stores have connected to Instant Delivery; Starbucks Delivery and HLA Group officially came on board

    		 Official launch of Meituan Flash Sale as an independent brand in April 2025

    Data Source: Public information, compiled by MoonFox Research Institute

    I. Instant Retail Shows Strong Potential, but Sustained Survival Remains Challenging

    To begin with, it’s essential to clarify the concepts of local life services and instant retail: Local life services refer to the use of online channels to display information about local brick-and-mortar businesses, with transactions completed offline services (through in-store visits or home). This model emphasizes “geographic relevance”. Instant retail, as a key component of local life services, involves delivering products from local retail models (such as supermarkets, warehouses, and storefronts) directly to consumers through same-city delivery. It covers a wide range of categories, including food & beverages, fresh produce, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Services like hourly delivery, half-day delivery, community group purchase, and food delivery all fall within the scope of instant retail. Its high time sensitivity is the key factor distinguishing it from traditional e-commerce and parcel delivery.

    The local life services sector is constantly seeing the emergence of new entrants. However, most of these newcomers tend to focus on “in-store” business models rather than delivery-heavy services, as the latter demand robust and fast-changing delivery ecosystems that many find difficult to sustain.

    For example, Douyin launched “Beckoning Food Delivery” in 2021 and formed strategic partnerships with service providers like Ele.me, DADA, and SF Express. However, after lukewarm results, Douyin Life Services pivoted its local service strategy to focus on the business from group purchase to in-store visits. Kwai trialed food delivery through selected local life service merchants in 2023 but did not scale up, maintaining its focus on in-store deals of group purchase. DiDi attempted to launch food delivery twice in China but failed both times and has since shifted its food delivery ambitions to overseas markets in 2025. Community group purchase brands like Nice Tuan, Chengxin Selected and MissFresh shut down around 2023 due to operational difficulties…

    Despite these setbacks, instant retail still holds vast potential within China, especially in lower-tier markets.

    Industry statistics show that in 2024, China’s instant retail market reached approximately RMB 780 billion, accounting for only 6% of total online retail of physical goods. The market distribution between major cities and county-level areas is roughly 7:3. By 2030, the market is expected to surpass RMB 2 trillion.

    Table 2: Instant Retail Market Growth in China (2018 – 2030)

    Year Instant Retail Market Transaction Volume (RMB 100 million) Transaction Volume YoY Growth Share of Online Retail Transaction Volume of Physical Goods
    2018 690 88 % 1.0 %
    2019 1,180 71 % 1.4 %
    2020 2,150 82 % 2.3 %
    2021 2,350 9 % 2.2 %
    2022 5,040 114 % 4.5 %
    2023 6,500 29 % 5.3 %
    2024 7,800 20 % 6.0 %
    2025E 10,030 29 % 7.1 %
    2026E 11,750 17 % 7.7 %
    2023E 20,000 10.1 %

    Data Source: Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, National Bureau of Statistics, Reports from SDIC Securities, compiled by MoonFox Research Institute.

    II. Platforms Face Growth Anxiety and Urgently Need New Growth Curves

    For JD.com, local life services remain fertile ground with significant untapped potential. Among them, instant retail, characterized by high purchase frequency and rapid conversion, is undoubtedly a critical lever for driving business growth and attracting UV.

    Table 3: Comparison of Different Retail Models (In Terms of Profitability Efficiency: Instant Retail > Traditional E-commerce > Offline Retail)

    Type Instant Retail Traditional E-commerce In-store Visits of Group Purchase Offline Retail
    Consumer Behavior Place order online, with hourly delivery or flash delivery Place order online → shipped via express → received Order online, redeem in-store Browse and purchase in-store, offline payment
    B2B Requirements High-frequency demand; rich product supply is essential

    Low return rate

    Instant fulfillment

    		 High-frequency demand

    High return rate

    Long fulfillment cycle

    		 Pre-purchase vouchers

    Redemption rates fluctuate

    Unstable fulfillment window

    		 Low-frequency demand

    Low return rate

    Instant fulfillment

    Traditional e-commerce has passed its high-growth phase. In recent years, large-scale promotional events such as “618” and “D11” have lost their earlier traction, signaling consumer fatigue towards excessive discounting and promotional gimmicks. In response, e-commerce platforms such as Taobao, JD.com, and Vipshop have extended promotional periods and introduced “Billion-RMB Subsidy” to maintain total sales growth. However, Pinduoduo’s rapid rise and the increasing competitiveness of emerging e-commerce platforms like Douyin and Kwai have created new challenges. JD.com’s dominance, particularly in the electronics product category, is now under threat from multiple fronts.

    During Meituan’s Q3 2024 financial report audio conference, founder Wang Xing commented on industry trends, stating that instant retail will eventually account for over 10% of the total e-commerce market, and that Meituan Flash Sale’s growth has exceeded expectations. The 2024 financial report noted: “In 2024, ‘Meituan Flash Warehouses’ experienced significant growth, particularly in lower-tier markets, where they have become a key growth channel for many retailers. A number of major traditional retail companies have adopted ‘Meituan Flash Warehouse’ model… As our instant delivery business expands, we remain committed to building a sustainable ecosystem.”

    According to Meituan’s financial reports from 2022 to 2024, the platform’s gross profit margin has grown by over 30% YoY for three consecutive years, with its gross margin increasing from 28% to 38%. Core local services revenue maintained a YoY growth rate exceeding 20%, and new business income continued to accelerate. Although Meituan Flash Sale had not yet officially launched, it was repeatedly highlighted in annual financial reports over the past 5 years as a key growth engine for the platform.

    III. JD.com’s Surprise PR Offensive: Rapid Expansion into Meituan’s Core Territory

    In early April, JD.com CEO Xu Ran stated in an interview with 36Kr that the food delivery business could help JD.com increase both user base and purchase frequency, extending its service scenarios.

    On April 15, a leaked 7-minute internal meeting audio recording of Liu Qiangdong revealed his views on the domestic food delivery industry: Food delivery platform commissions can reach as high as 25% (sometimes over 30%), which he attributed to monopolistic practices that force small and medium-sized merchants to cut food quality, negatively impacting the consumer experience. He also proposed differentiated insurance policies for full-time and part-time couriers to better safeguard their rights.

    As early as 2022, Meituan’s financial report showed that its food delivery business had reached a peak of over 60 million orders per day. Although there is still a significant gap in order volume between the two platforms, JD Food Delivery achieved over 10 million in a single day on April 22, reflecting rapid growth.

    Comparing the daily new user growth for merchant and courier platforms since the start of 2025, JD Instant Delivery Merchant Edition and DADA Instant Delivery Courier Edition apps saw a UV surge. According to MoonFox Data, JD Instant Delivery Merchant Edition app peaked in daily new user numbers on April 24. Both platform initiatives and market responses clearly indicate that JD is making a bold incursion into Meituan’s food delivery “stronghold”.

    Table 4: New Daily User Growth on Merchant & Courier Platforms (2025)

    Average Daily New Users Meituan Food Delivery Merchant Edition App Meituan Courier Edition App Meituan Crowdsourcing DADA Instant Delivery Courier Edition App JD Instant Delivery Merchant Edition App
    January 13,236 18,069 18,624 12,345 2,671
    February 14,186 26,081 33,413 69,820 45,454
    March 16,606 23,781 34,178 47,042 50,499
    April 17,256 21,021 31,207 181,658 64,538

    Data Source: MoonFox iApp, Data Cycle: January 1, 2025 – April 27, 2025

    For users, switching between food delivery apps has low friction. With a clear intent to order, pricing and delivery time are often the only decisive factors. Last summer, Ele.me attracted UV via its “Answer to Win Free Meal” campaign, which relied on extremely low discounts and simple, engaging interactions. While Meituan launched “Meal Group Buying”, significantly lowering average order value to retain users through volume sales, though at the cost of some dining experience. In addition, Ele.me also tied its premium membership to Taobao’s 88VIP, leveraging high member stickiness from Taobao to boost Ele.me order frequency.

    For platforms, the fast migration of users and high usage frequency makes food delivery the best UV lever for JD.com to grow its instant retail business. But before that, onboarding a large number of restaurant merchants and recruiting a sufficient courier fleet are essential. Since launching JD Food Delivery on February 11, the platform has used a range of PR tactics to become a major industry topic, quickly moving beyond its cold start into a phase of explosive growth.

    • Late February: JD took the lead in advocating reform in the food delivery sector, focusing on courier welfare. This proactive stance gave JD the upper hand in the initial “war of words”. With value-driven messaging and concrete policy support, JD.com gained public recognition and courier endorsement.
    • In April, JD.com and Meituan entered a second round of confrontation. JD.com issued an open letter condemning Meituan’s various “misdeeds” and simultaneously rolled out new support policies and promotional benefits, once again pushing “JD Food Delivery” into the spotlight across the internet. The following day, “Liu Qiangdong Takes on Food Delivery” showcased JD’s strong commitment to developing its food delivery business. With a light-hearted and humorous public image, Liu won over netizens, who jokingly dubbed his delivery persona “GG Bond”. This, coupled with the platform’s swift marketing response, sparked a new wave of viral attention.

    During this second “war of words” wave, although Meituan responded swiftly with rebuttals, and some couriers questioned the accuracy of JD’s claims on social media, the incentives offered by JD helped counterbalance earlier criticism. However, overall, the various incentives released by the platform are helping to offset the negative public opinion caused by early-stage issues. JD has still managed to earn the trust of most merchants and couriers.

    Table 5: Platform-level New User Scale Growth

    Average Daily New Users Meituan App JD App
    January 2,031,496 862,633
    February 1,168,203 807,748
    March 1,265,657 889,403
    April 1,331,168 1,484,954

    Data Source: MoonFox iApp, Data Cycle: January 1, 2025 – April 27, 2025

    Table 6: Key Events in the 2025 “Food Delivery Battle”

    Key Date JD.com Actions Meituan Responses
    February 24 JD Food Delivery announced “Three Key Policies”: no commission all year, full social insurance for full-time couriers, and mandatory dine-in capability for merchants Meituan launched the “City Defense Plan”, lowering core merchant commissions from 23% to 6% – 8%.
    April 14 JD launched “Self-operated Instant Delivery” Meituan Flash Sale launched.
    April 21 JD issued an open letter: accusing Meituan of forcing couriers to choose one platform and announced plans to recruit 100,000 full-time couriers and offer a “late delivery, free meal” policy. Meituan denied the accusations and ramped up subsidies.
    April 22 JD Food Delivery surpassed 10 million daily orders; “Liu Qiangdong Takes on Food Delivery” trended online.

    IV. The “Food Delivery Battle” Ushers in a New Era of Instant Retail Competition

    In April, amid the intense “Food Delivery Battle” between JD.com and Meituan, both Meituan “Flash Sale” and JD’s “Self-operated Instant Delivery” services were launched simultaneously.

    Just ahead of the Labor Day holiday, “Taobao Flash Sale” went live in 50 cities, followed by a nationwide rollout on May 2. To drive up order frequency during the holiday, Taobao partnered with Ele.me to issue substantial consumer subsidies such as free-order card and treat-voucher card.

    According to MoonFox Data, since April 2025, JD.com’s daily new user volume has continuously increased, and has surpassed Meituan’s since April 16. Since the launch of its food delivery service, JD.com has also seen a steady rise in average user online time. As of April 23, average daily online time reached 14.27 minutes per user, increased by 54% compared with the same period last year.

    Table 7: Changes in JD.com’s Active User Online Time

    Month Average Usage Time (mins/month)

    MoM Changes
    2024-4 276.31 -4.3 %
    2024-5 300.10 8.6 %
    2024-6 310.27 3.4 %
    2024-7 292.11 -5.9 %
    2024-8 291.60 -0.2 %
    2024-9 309.98 6.3 %
    2024-10 337.85 9.0 %
    2024-11 332.55 -1.6 %
    2024-12 319.87 -3.8 %
    2025-1 329.24 2.9 %
    2025-2 310.20 -5.8 %
    2025-3 343.47 10.7 %
    2025-4 384.93 12.1 %

    Data Source: MoonFox iApp, Data Cycle: April 28, 2024 – April 23, 2025

    Despite reports of issues such as “inefficient processes” and “system bugs” with JD Food Delivery, there are still many shortcomings in the courier operation procedures that need to be addressed. However, driven by benefits related to commission rates and employee protection, a large number of couriers are switching platforms, while food delivery merchants and offline stores are also accelerating their entry into “JD Instant Delivery”. With intensified investment in business development models, infrastructure construction, and supporting policies, both JD and Meituan are stepping up efforts to seize market share.

    Table 8: Platform Characteristics Comparison

    Infrastructure JD Instant Delivery Meituan Flash Sale
    Warehouse Mode Centralized Warehouses (self-operated) + Branded Stores (as front warehouses) Flash Warehouse + Offline Retail Stores
    Delivery Service DADA Instant Delivery(contracted couriers) + JD Logistics Third-party Service Provider Contracted Couriers
    Introduction Stage

    Policy Advantages

    		 0% commission for select premium merchants

    “Billion-RMB Subsidy” campaign for JD Food Delivery users

    Job & insurance support for couriers

    		 0% commission for Flash Warehouse franchising (initial investment > RMB 300K)

    Exclusive UV privilege, “Climbing Plan” course and customized support for new merchants
    Digital Platform JD Instant Delivery Open Platform Meituan Morning Glory System
    Coverage Area As of May 2024, JD Instant Delivery has covered 2,300 counties/cities, with 500K+ partner stores As of October 2024, Meituan has had over 30K flash warehouses
    UV Entrance JD App (homepage + search bar) Meituan Homepage + Meituan Food Delivery

    Data Source: Public information, compiled by MoonFox Research Institute

    Meituan’s instant retail business is an extension of its food delivery capabilities, relying on third-party franchises and offline retail store partnerships for warehousing, and service-provider-based courier models. This asset-light strategy plays to Meituan’s platform operation strengths, enabling rapid territorial expansion across cities.

    JD’s instant retail business places greater emphasis on its “self-operated” model, leveraging its early investments in e-commerce warehousing as a key foundation. It expands operations based on regional fulfillment centers while strengthening partnerships with offline stores, particularly branded chain stores, to enhance delivery efficiency and ensure product quality, a strategy that aligns with users’ existing perception of JD’s authenticity and logistics capabilities in e-commerce. The supply of local couriers primarily relies on contracted riders from DADA Instant Delivery. In recent years, JD Group’s increasing equity stake in DADA has further strengthened its influence over last-mile delivery in the instant retail sector.

    The attention generated by the “Food Delivery Battle” and the boom of instant retail has created invisible pressure for traditional e-commerce giants like Taobao. Taobao, backed by Alibaba’s vast ecosystem, including Tmall Supermarket, Amap, Ele.me, Freshippo, and Alipay, has promising opportunities in the local life service sector. However, the coordination between different business units and the logistics efficiency within the last 3 to 5 kilometers remain key challenges that the platform must overcome to scale its instant retail business.

    At present, Taobao Flash Sale appears to be a combination of Ele.me’s original food delivery services and Taobao’s previous “hourly delivery” feature, swiftly entering the competition to drive UV and user engagement. During the Labor Day holiday, topics such as #Taobao Flash Sale Crashed# even trended on social media platforms.

    For Meituan, instant retail represents a new growth engine; For JD.com, it is a strategic lever to drive growth across its entire e-commerce ecosystem. Compared with the overt and covert competition between the two giants, the rapid launch of Taobao Flash Sale is more of a defensive move. Its long-term prospects remain to be seen. For now, all major platforms are still focused on strengthening infrastructure and optimizing operational efficiency, with instant retail shaping up to be a long-term battle.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Birmingham joins global cities Kyoto and Jaipur as World Craft City status awarded

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City – making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the prestigious designation from the World Crafts Council.

    This signifies a landmark moment for Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, placing the city’s historic Jewellery Quarter – home to an internationally renowned community of jewellers, makers and creative businesses – firmly on the global stage.

    Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by Birmingham City Council and the Goldsmiths Company and submitted in October 2024.

    A rigorous application and judging process took place, with an international panel of judges visiting Birmingham in April 2025.

    During the judging visit, the international panel experienced the Quarter’s vibrant ecosystem of heritage and innovation first-hand. Their tour included a visit to the iconic School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University – established in 1890 and housed in a stunning Grade II-listed building on Vittoria Street – where they took part in a silversmithing workshop, viewed the artistry and craftsmanship of current students, and attended a special presentation delivered by BCU staff, the Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands Derrick Anderson CBE, and representatives from world-renowned local jewellery firms.

    Elsewhere in the Jewellery Quarter, judges stopped at the Birmingham Assay Office, Cooksongold, and the historic Coffin Works. Across the three-day visit, dozens of businesses, institutions and individuals came together to demonstrate the area’s exceptional craft culture and its commitment to both preserving and evolving traditional skills.

    Cllr Saima Suleman, Birmingham City Council cabinet member for Digital, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, said:

    “Being named a World Craft City is brilliant recognition for Birmingham and especially for the Jewellery Quarter. The Jewellery Quarter has long been celebrated for its craftsmanship and innovation, and this designation recognises the area’s heritage and enduring excellence.

    “This recognition will help bring new opportunities for investment, tourism and international partnerships. We are proud to support the creative communities driving this forward and look forward to seeing how this recognition will positively shape the city’s future”

    Matthew Bott, Chair, Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT), said:

    “This is a moment of real pride – not just for the Jewellery Quarter, but for Birmingham and the West Midlands. We’ve always known the value of what happens here, and now the world does too. Our thanks go to everyone who helped us reach this point, and we look forward to working with partners old and new to build on this incredible foundation.”

    David Mba, Vice Chancellor, Birmingham City University, said:

    “This is such exciting news. Being recognised as a World Craft City puts a global spotlight on the skills, creativity and community we have here in Birmingham. At the School of Jewellery, we already attract talented students and practitioners from across the world – but this recognition will help us go even further. It will strengthen our international reputation, open up new collaborations, and inspire even more promising students to come here to study, work and create – a perfect example of our strategic ambition to develop the talent for tomorrow”

    With the designation now confirmed, the JQDT, supported by City Curator Alex Nicholson-Evans, will use this recognition as a springboard for further ambition. Starting with launching the Birmingham Jewellery Biennial, the UK’s jewellery festival. Envisaged as a citywide celebration, plans for the Biennial include open studios, jewellery fairs, heritage tours, a trade conference and a flagship exhibition – shining a spotlight on both internationally acclaimed artists and emerging talent, selected through a UK-wide open call.

    The new status also opens the door to international partnerships, funding opportunities and collaborative projects – not just for the Jewellery Quarter, but for the city and wider region. With both the Jewellery Quarter and Stoke-on-Trent now recognised as World Craft Cities, the West Midlands is fast becoming a national leader in championing craft as culture. From Birmingham’s world-renowned jewellery sector and Stourbridge’s glass industry, to Walsall’s historic leather trade and Sandwell’s specialist textile industries, the region boasts extraordinary depth and density in making and manufacturing.

    The World Craft City designation is awarded by the World Crafts Council – a UNESCO-affiliated organisation – to places that demonstrate exceptional craft heritage, a strong maker community, and a clear commitment to developing craft into the future. The title is independently verified and peer-reviewed, making it a meaningful and credible marker of quality.

    WCC AISBL President, Mr Saad Al-Qaddumi, said:

    “The World Crafts Council AISBL International (WCC AISBL) is very happy to recognise Birmingham as a WCC-World Craft City for Jewellery and allied-trades. This title celebrates the city’s rich heritage, skilled artisans, creative designers, proud makers, and innovative contributions to the jewellery industry. It is a reflection of Birmingham’s continued leadership in heritage craftsmanship and its role in shaping the future of the jewellery trade and creative economy across the UK and globally.”

    To stay in the loop on the Birmingham Jewellery Biennial, you can register your interest by visiting: www.birminghamjewellerybiennial.com

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Vitaly Savelyev visited the exhibition of Russian unmanned technologies

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Vitaly Savelyev visited the exhibition of Russian unmanned technologies.

    Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev familiarized himself with promising technologies and solutions in the Russian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry.

    The samples were presented at the public platform “Boiling Point” of the National Technological Initiative. The Deputy Prime Minister was shown more than 50 models of drones and examples of their implementation in various sectors of the economy and life.

    Vitaly Savelyev highly appreciated the presented samples. “The development of the high-tech UAS sector and the creation of a promising independent branch of the economy related to the creation and use of civilian unmanned aerial vehicles are the key tasks of the national project “Unmanned Aircraft Systems”. The solutions presented at the exhibition reflect a wide range of possibilities for their application. The growth of production dynamics and the commercial implementation of new technologies will contribute to strengthening national technological sovereignty and increasing the competitiveness of the domestic economy,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

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  • MIL-OSI: Minimum income (minimumsudlodning) 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Privately taxed investors in funds managed by Storebrand Asset Management AS are subject to minimum income tax (minimumsudlodning) for 2025.

    Investors who owned units in the equity funds below on 30 April 2025 (value date 2 May) will be taxed as follows:

    Fund name and share class Symbol SE-number Technical distribution pr unit in DKK (Aktieindkomst)
    SKAGEN Focus A NO0010735129 13 34 14 27 26,69
    SKAGEN Global A NO0008004009 13 34 12 65 0
    SKAGEN Kon-Tiki A NO0010140502 13 34 14 19 128,12
    SKAGEN Vekst A NO0008000445 13 34 12 57 240,19
    Storebrand Global Multifactor A5 NO0010841596 13 34 15 67 185,32
    Storebrand Global Plus A5 NO0010841604 13 34 17 10 0
    Storebrand Global Plus B5 NO0012882333 13 38 33 67 6,18
    Storebrand Global Plus C5 NO0012882341 13 37 68 24 0
    Storebrand Global Solutions A5 NO0010841612 13 34 16 64 98,89
    Storebrand Indeks – Alle Markeder A5 NO0010841588 13 34 16 21 38,77
    Storebrand Indeks – Alle Markeder B5 NO0012882101 13 37 67 27 21,48
    Storebrand Indeks – Alle Markeder C5 NO0012882119 13 37 67 51 21,37
    Storebrand Indeks – Nye Markeder A5 NO0010841570 13 34 16 56 48,36

    Note that the dividend is not paid out but remains in the fund.

    For tax purposes, the technical distribution (non-effective payment) should be added to the purchase price of original units. The amount is considered to have been acquired at the same time as the original units, and with a sum that corresponds to the technical distribution.

    Regards
    Storebrand Asset Management AS

    Contacts:

    Henrik Budde Gantzel, Director, henrik.budde.gantzel@storebrand.no
    Frode Aasen, Product Manager, fdc@storebrand.com

    Storebrand is Norway’s largest private asset manager with an AuM of around DKK 900 billion, and a leading Nordic provider of sustainable pensions and savings. The company has been a global pioneer in ESG investing for over 30 years, offering broad and scalable solutions for both institutional and private investors in the Nordic region and other European countries. In Denmark, Storebrand delivers sustainable investment solutions and client value through a multi-boutique platform, with the brands Storebrand Funds, SKAGEN Funds, Cubera Private Equity, Capital Investment and a majority ownership of AIP.

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  • India urges deeper BRICS cooperation for building future-ready digital ecosystem

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development at the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil.
     
    Delivering India’s national statement, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, highlighted the country’s progress in digital governance under the theme set by Brazil’s BRICS presidency—Universal and Meaningful Connectivity, Space Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability, and the Digital Ecosystem.
     
    Dr. Chandra Sekhar showcased India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a global model for inclusive and transformative digital governance. He underlined the impact of flagship platforms such as Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), stating that Aadhaar has empowered over 950 million Indians with secure digital identity and seamless access to services, while UPI has revolutionised real-time digital payments, contributing to 46 percent of the world’s digital transactions.
     
    He called upon BRICS nations to deepen collaboration and leverage digital public infrastructure for inclusive growth. “India’s DPI model, based on open and interoperable platforms, is a catalyst for good governance, financial inclusion and digital innovation while acting as a safeguard against monopolistic practices,” he added.
     
    Dr. Sekhar also spoke about India’s vibrant startup ecosystem, the growing digital skills network, and progressive legislations such as the Telecommunications Act and the Data Protection Act. Stressing the need for digital trust and user safety, he highlighted India’s Sanchar Saathi initiative to combat telecom-related fraud.
     
    The Minister emphasised the importance of international cooperation in areas such as cybersecurity, data protection and digital integrity, noting that the safety and trustworthiness of interconnected digital societies are crucial for the future.
     
    Reflecting on India’s digital progress, Dr. Sekhar said the country has transitioned from digital divide to digital leadership. He presented the Digital Bharat Nidhi programme as a flagship initiative that has supported projects like BharatNet, which now connects over 2.18 lakh gram panchayats through optical fibre. 
     
    He said that India’s indigenous development and mass deployment of 4G and 5G technologies have brought high-speed connectivity to over 95 percent of the population with 4G and more than 80 percent with 5G. India, he noted, also leads the world in affordable data access, with internet data prices as low as 12 cents per gigabyte.
     
    Speaking on the issue of space sustainability, the Minister said, “Space is no longer a distant frontier—it is now a vital part of our digital infrastructure.” He outlined India’s reforms in satellite communication, including streamlined SATCOM regulations and expanded licensing for mobile and IoT satellite services. He urged BRICS nations to work jointly on global issues such as orbital equity, spectrum management and space traffic regulation through cooperation rather than competition.
     
    Addressing environmental sustainability, Dr. Sekhar acknowledged the dual challenges of climate change and rising e-waste. Citing projections from the Global E-Waste Monitor, he warned that global e-waste could reach 82 billion kilograms by 2030. He informed the forum about India’s initiatives like the Green Development Pact from the G20 Summit in Delhi and the Panchamrit goals announced at COP-26. He urged BRICS members to adopt circular economy practices, integrate green energy into ICT infrastructure and support global frameworks like the ITU’s Green Digital Action.
     

  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU scientists send pets with cancer to radiation therapy using unique neutron capture technology

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Based at the Laboratory of Nuclear and Innovative Medicine (LNIM) Faculty of Physics Novosibirsk State University is collecting data to create a Tomographic Atlas of Animals — a large-scale database of images obtained during CT examinations of dogs and cats of various breeds, both healthy and cancer patients. This atlas will become the basis for training artificial intelligence in methods of diagnosing oncological diseases using tomographic data.

    — The use of AI for the analysis of tomographic images of animals will automate the diagnostic process, significantly reducing its dependence on the human factor. Research and treatment of our smaller brothers make a great contribution to the development of medicine and science in general. Studying animal diseases helps not only to improve their health and quality of life, but also to find new approaches to the treatment of cancer in humans, which is ultimately our goal. Artificial intelligence trained on the basis of the tomographic atlas will allow scientists to automatically receive descriptions of serial experimental studies of large groups of animals, taking into account their interspecies and intraspecies differences, — said Vladimir Kanygin, Head of the Laboratory of Nuclear and Innovative Medicine at the LYAIM PF NSU.

    The project is being implemented jointly with the Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization “Siberian Research Center for Medicine and Biotechnology” (“Sibbiotech”), which provides technical and veterinary support: organizes examination of animals, their transportation, and also supports radiation therapy. The source of neutrons for NCT is the research nuclear reactor of Tomsk Polytechnic University.

    As Vladimir Kanygin explained, the employees of this non-profit organization have no direct connection to science, but their work is very important for scientists, since they provide technical and organizational aspects of conducting research and therapy, ensure the search for animals for testing and their transportation to the place of radiation therapy.

    – ANO “Sibbiotech” has contacts with several veterinary clinics and volunteer centers engaged in the help of homeless animals. They direct us cats and dogs for research and treatment. Thanks to this, even homeless dogs and cats have a unique chance to get highly qualified assistance to specialists who are studying therapeutic effects of radiation therapy using neutron capture technology. So far, this process is quite successful. Despite the fact that we are actively working on our tomograph only the last six months, today dozens of animals have passed through it. Among them were not only four -legged patients in whom we conducted a search for tumor formations, but also injured animals. So, in early April, through our partners – ANO “Sibbotech” – volunteers brought a cat found on the street to the tomographic center of our laboratory. The volunteers said that they had once been home, and then the owners threw it away. We found in her body 6 metal artifacts remaining from gunshot wounds. In addition, the cat revealed cancer. Thanks to a timely study, a correct diagnosis was made, the necessary treatment was prescribed and the animal was helped. There are other cases when, after CT, preliminary diagnoses made by the branches are seriously adjusted. For example, it turns out that the animal does not suffer from oncological disease, but in its body any inflammatory process develops. The treatment tactics are changing, and the animal receives the necessary help, ”said Vladimir Kanygin.

    According to LYAIM, over 100 animals underwent neutron capture therapy over three years. Many of them demonstrated significant improvement in their condition: decreased pain, improved quality of life, and in most cases, decreased or stabilized tumor size. A number of scientific articles have been published based on the results of the studies.

    In May, six animals underwent radiation therapy: two dogs and four cats diagnosed with melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and sarcoma. Among them was an Alabai with multiple tumor lesions on the head. The animals received therapeutic doses of radiation and are under remote observation by veterinary specialists from Tomsk. New groups of patients are formed regularly — not only residents of Novosibirsk and the region, but also pet owners from Moscow and St. Petersburg turn to scientists.

    According to experts, neutron capture therapy is effective in treating more than half of stage III and IV malignant tumors. Some animals that were previously offered euthanasia were saved and their condition improved.

    Special attention at LYAIM is given to such difficult-to-treat tumors as melanoma, glioblastoma, meningioma, and carcinoma. In most cases, a significant improvement in the condition and death of tumor cells are observed. The first positive results of therapy are usually recorded 1.5–2 months after the procedure. At the same time, the animals undergo a repeat CT examination, the data from which are also included in the tomographic atlas.

    Before CT scanning, animals are given a contrast agent under general anesthesia. All stages — from the administration of anesthesia to full awakening — are accompanied by a veterinary anesthesiologist, who monitors vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, breathing. The procedure is usually tolerated by animals easily and without complications. The scanning itself takes about 15-20 minutes, and the entire process takes an average of one and a half hours.

    In animals that have been operated on before, LAIM specialists often perform additional histological examinations at their own laboratory, and then a course of neutron capture therapy. They do not refuse help even in the case of advanced tumors with metastases, as well as in the case of malignant tumors of complex localization, such as the brain or spine, when other treatment methods are ineffective or impossible.

    In some cases, NRT can be administered in conjunction with chemotherapy.

    To launch the full-fledged work of artificial intelligence capable of diagnosing oncological diseases based on CT data, it is necessary to collect at least one and a half to two thousand tomographic images of each type of tumor, as well as thousands of scans of healthy animals of different species. The basis of the database will be images of cats and dogs, but it is planned to include data on other species – primates, rodents and other animals that have undergone tomographic examination. The study will include all stages of tumor development.

    – The primary basis of the tumor is determined at all stages, and our task is to teach artificial intelligence to diagnose one or another type of tumor primarily on animal models, so the creation of an electronic tomographic atlas is especially relevant. We see it as a constantly self -reinforcing, self -learning and self -expanding program, which will undergo a certain correction from the point of view of self -learning and from the point of view of improving the algorithm used. At the moment, we have established good working relations with colleagues from Singapore to form joint databases in some areas. The formation of a tomographic atlas is designed for a fairly long perspective. Rather, this is a kind of beta version of a specialized application that will improve the quality of the diagnosis, and its use will imply the user’s participation in improving this program. Each user is involved in this project, since one of the conditions for using the tomographic atlas will be the replenishment of its database. In the meantime, we invite to cooperate the owners of cats, dogs and rodents. If there are suspicions that the pet had any neoplasm, or he already undergoes oncological treatment in a veterinary clinic, it is advisable to conduct an examination for CT for him. Our scientists, using the tomographic and histological base of the laboratory, will make a diagnosis or clarify it if it is already delivered by other specialists, and many pets will be offered radiation neutron therapy on the reactor of the Tomsk Polytechnic University. And the pet’s data will replenish the tomographic atlas, on the basis of which artificial intelligence will be trained, ”Vladimir Kanygin explained. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow to Present City Management Projects at Conference “Digital Industry of Industrial Russia”

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    The 10th conference “Digital Industry of Industrial Russia” is taking place in Nizhny Novgorod. At it, the Moscow Government will present the best technological projects for managing the metropolis, as well as useful services for city residents. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “You can see more than 60 innovative solutions at the capital’s stand. Among the flagship ones are a digital twin of Moscow with new capabilities, the Mos.Tech platform, laptops with their own operating system and software package,” noted Natalia Sergunina.

    Key projects

    The laptops presented at the conference “Digital Industry of Industrial Russia” were assembled according to the technical specifications of the capital Department of Information TechnologyEach of them has its own operating system “MosTech.OS” (based on the Linux kernel) and a package of Moscow-developed services – similar to foreign ones.

    It includes a text editor, spreadsheet and presentation software, an app store, a video conferencing service, a messenger, email, and a cloud storage system. They are based on open-source solutions that have been refined to meet the city’s needs.

    More than 120 thousand of such laptops and monoblocks are already used in some Moscow institutions and departments. All programs are developed and placed on a single technological platform Mos.Tech.

    Another significant development for the city is the digital twin of the capital. This project helps authorities make informed decisions on the development of infrastructure in the metropolis. Its base is an accurate photogrammetric model of Moscow with all buildings, communications and infrastructure (photogrammetry is a method of creating three-dimensional images using photographs taken at different angles).

    Thanks to the new functionality of “Generative Design”, the modern tool is able not only to test different scenarios, but also to offer its own ideas based on the specified parameters. Artificial intelligence creates dozens of projects of social institutions, road network objects and engineering infrastructure in a few seconds, maintaining a balance of resources.

    In real time

    For the first time, visitors to the conference “Digital Industry of Industrial Russia” will be able to observe the life of the inhabitants of the Moscow Zoo. The stand will show videos from cameras located in the pavilions of pandas Katyusha, Dindin and Zhui, manul Timofey, capybaras, raccoons and other animals. Residents of the capital can watch the broadcasts at any time on thematic site.

    More than 30 popular places in the capital will be presented on the big screen in real time. Among them are VDNKh, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, Gorky Park and the Ostankino TV Tower.

    The exhibition will showcase services useful for city residents and business representatives: the capabilities of the mos.ru portal, the Moscow Innovation Cluster platform, the MetaVDNKh project, and many others. All these solutions form a single digital ecosystem for the capital.

    Dialogue with industry leaders

    As part of the business program, the capital will organize its own session “Ecosystems rule the market. Who and how forms digital Russia” for the first time. At it, experts will discuss with leaders of the IT industry the impact of information technologies on the lives of citizens.

    Moscow has one of the most developed digital ecosystems in the world, which allows you to perform almost any everyday task online. Its key link is the mos.ru portal, which contains more than 450 services. Since 2011, city residents have taken advantage of its capabilities over five billion times.

    For example, on the portal you can reserve books in the library, buy tickets for performances, concerts and exhibitions, submit water and heat meter readings, make an appointment with specialists and resolve other issues.

    To access all services, you only need one account — Mos ID. It gives access to more than 150 different resources.

    The capital also has a number of industry projects that are part of the city’s unified ecosystem, in particular the Mos.Hub developer platform, the Moskino film platform, and the Moscow Innovation Cluster platform. I. Moskov, Suppliers portal.

    Over the past year, the capital’s departments and IT projects have received more than 60 specialized awards.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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