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  • MIL-OSI Video: The Briefing Room | Chief Economists Outlook May 2025

    Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

    With uncertainty continuing to shape global markets, understanding the path forward is more important than ever. We spoke with leading economists—Jinny Yan of ICBC Standard, Guy Miller of Zurich Insurance and Sandra Phlippen of ABN AMRO Bank—who shared their insights on what to expect and how to navigate the changes to come.

    The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook May 2025 edition is out now: https://wef.ch/chiefeconmay25

    #chiefeconomists25 #GlobalEconomy #Trade

    The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.

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  • MIL-OSI: JD.com to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BEIJING, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JD.com, Inc. (“JD.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618 (HKD counter) and 89618 (RMB counter)), a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) at Building A, No. 18 Kechuang 11 Street, Yizhuang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Daxing District, Beijing 101111, People’s Republic of China, on June 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time).

    No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the AGM. Instead, the AGM will serve as an open forum for shareholders of record to discuss Company affairs with management.

    Holders of record of Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on May 27, 2025 (Hong Kong time) are entitled to notice of, and to attend, the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

    The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s annual report can be accessed on the investor relations section of its website at https://ir.jd.com, as well as on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    About JD.com, Inc.

    JD.com is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The Company’s cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The Company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its Retail as a Service offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. JD.com may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in announcements made on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JD.com’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: JD.com’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to attract and retain new customers and to increase revenues generated from repeat customers; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; trends and competition in China’s e-commerce market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of the Chinese e-commerce market; laws, regulations and governmental policies relating to the industries in which JD.com or its business partners operate; potential changes in laws, regulations and governmental policies or changes in the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations and governmental policies that could adversely affect the industries in which JD.com or its business partners operate, including, among others, initiatives to enhance supervision of companies listed on an overseas exchange and tighten scrutiny over data privacy and data security; risks associated with JD.com’s acquisitions, investments and alliances, including fluctuation in the market value of JD.com’s investment portfolio; natural disasters and geopolitical events; change in tax rates and financial risks; intensity of competition; and general market and economic conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JD.com’s filings with the SEC and the announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided herein is as of the date of this announcement, and JD.com undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. 

    For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

    Investor Relations
    Sean Zhang
    +86 (10) 8912-6804
    IR@JD.com 

    Media Relations
    +86 (10) 8911-6155
    Press@JD.com 

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Ghana’s Environment Minister to Champion Innovation, Sustainability at Mining in Motion 2025

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    ACCRA, Ghana, May 28, 2025/APO Group/ —

    The Mining in Motion Summit (MininginMotionSummit.com) is pleased to announce the participation of Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Ghana’s Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, as a speaker. Hon. Muhammed’s involvement underscores the government’s commitment to environmentally responsible mining, technological innovation and scientific advancement in the extractive sector. 

    As the head of the ministry leading innovation and sustainability, Hon. Muhammed is spearheading initiatives to align mining operations with national development goals and environmental stewardship. His efforts include forging partnerships with global public and private stakeholders to implement science-based solutions and sustainable practices. In April 2025, the Minister met with Park Kyongsig, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (apo-opa.co/45r33JW) to Ghana, to explore bilateral cooperation on climate change and environmental protection. Their discussions centered on leveraging Korean expertise to restore water bodies impacted by illegal mining and address the root causes of environmental degradation. 

    In February 2025, Hon. Muhammed reiterated the government’s commitment (apo-opa.co/4dV4wKZ) to leveraging local innovation as a driver of economic growth, particularly within key industries like mining, which continues to play a vital role in Ghana’s economy. Gold exports reached $11.6 billion in 2024, accounting for 57% of the country’s total export revenue, highlighting the sector’s significance in national development. In line with modernization efforts, the government, through the Minerals Commission of Ghana (apo-opa.co/3H8AM0P), is equipping the next generation of workers with skills in emerging technologies such as drones, which are being deployed to support automation and improve sector monitoring. 

    Under the World Bank-funded Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (apo-opa.co/4kHR9Qr), the country is actively addressing land degradation and promoting sustainable practices among artisanal and small-scale miners, ensuring mining sector contribution to economic growth and long-term environmental and social sustainability. 

    At Mining in Motion, Hon. Muhammed will engage with key stakeholders from the mining industry, academia and civil society to exchange insights on policy, innovation and the future of mineral resource governance in Ghana. 

    The summit, led by the Ashanti Green Initiative under the leadership of Oheneba Kwaku Duah, Prince of the Ashanti Kingdom, is hosted in partnership with the World Bank and the World Gold Council. 

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The EBA releases final technical package for its 4.1 reporting framework to support identification and assessment of crypto asset providers and the Pillar 3 data hub

    Source: European Banking Authority

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the final technical package for version 4.1 of its reporting framework. This package will support the assessment and identification of significant crypto asset providers. It will also support the centralisation of institutions’ prudential disclosures in the EBA Pillar 3 data hub, which shall facilitate access and usability of this information to all users, including institutions. This framework will apply as of the second half of 2025.

    The draft technical package provides the standard specifications which include the validation rules, the data point model (DPM) and the XBRL taxonomies to support the following reporting obligations:

    • Pillar 3 templates included in the comprehensive Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on Pillar 3 disclosures, for the purpose of the Pillar 3 data hub.
    • Own initiative guidelines on reporting of data that competent authorities will need for the purpose of their supervisory tasks and for significance assessment (MiCAR reporting Guidelines).
    • Integration of Instant Payments reporting ITS into DPM and taxonomy
    • A series of validation rules have been added to the ESG ad-hoc data collection module.

    Background and Next steps

    A draft version of the technical package for the 4.1 reporting framework was published at the end of March 2025. The final version published today includes corrections and addresses the feedback provided from the revision of the draft technical package by various stakeholders.

    In June 2024, the EBA published its plan for the implementation of DPM 2.0. The draft technical package for version 4.1 published today, continues the transition to DPM 2.0 and to the new glossary, as announced in June. This draft technical package includes a version of the data dictionary contents in both formats the DPM 1.0 and the new format DPM 2.0.

    The FAQs published in December 2024 providing additional explanations on the transition to DPM 2.0 and a new glossary period remain a good source of information. In addition, the EBA is providing a presentation explaining the use of DPM-XL language for validation rules

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  • MIL-OSI China: Full Text: Joint Statement of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit

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

    KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The following is the full text of the Joint Statement of the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and China released on Tuesday:

    Joint Statement of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit

    WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and the People’s Republic of China, gathered on the occasion of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit on 27 May 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;

    ACKNOWLEDGING the long-lasting and deeply-rooted historical and civilizational linkage and economic ties among ASEAN, China and GCC;

    RECOGNIZING the close and mutually-beneficial economic collaboration and cooperation among ASEAN, China and GCC;

    REAFFIRMING our desire to further promote ASEAN-China-GCC relations, guided by fundamental principles and shared values, norms and commitments, including those enunciated in the United Nations Charter;

    UNDERSCORING the importance of regionalism and multilateralism, regional unity and international law in addressing shared challenges, while upholding ASEAN centrality in the evolving regional architecture to foster peace, stability, development and prosperity;

    UNDERSCORING the importance of GCC’s critical role to foster peace, security, stability, development, prosperity and dialogue;

    APPRECIATING China’s crucial role in promoting peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development in regional and international affairs;

    ENDEAVORING to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity, through mutual respect and cooperation between countries and regions to achieve development and progress based on adherence to international law, including the UN Charter, the principles of good neighbourliness, and respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity, non-interference in their internal affairs, and refraining from the threat or use of force, and settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful means;

    ACKNOWLEDGING the importance of strengthening relations among ASEAN, China and GCC in promoting regional cooperation and economic development in the broader Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern contexts;

    RECOGNIZING that ASEAN, China and GCC encompass diverse and complementary economies which create enormous potential, broad prospects and new opportunities for greater cross-sectoral trade, investment and economic collaboration;

    RECOGNIZING the increasing importance of fostering closer economic collaboration among our regions, and reiterating our shared commitment to strengthening our partnerships to promote economic and sustainable development;

    RECOGNIZING the need to strengthen confidence in the rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core to protect businesses, consumers worldwide and livelihoods of people in our regions;

    REAFFIRMING our resolve to enhance economic resilience and environmental sustainability, and make economic globalization more open, inclusive, balanced, and beneficial to our peoples and future generations;

    ACKNOWLEDGING our joint efforts to promote closer cooperation between ASEAN, China and GCC and China’s vision to build a closer China-ASEAN Community with a shared future and a China-Arab Community with a shared future in the new era;

    EXPLORING cooperation in preventing and combating transnational crime, cybercrime, counter-terrorism and extremism;

    The Leaders expressed grave concerns over the developments in the Middle East and agreed on the following:

    — Condemn all attacks against civilians and call for a durable ceasefire and for all concerned parties to ensure the most effective and efficient access for humanitarian aid, and relief supplies and other basic necessities and essential services, as well as the restoration of electricity and water, and allow the unhindered delivery of fuel, food and medicine throughout Gaza;

    — Call on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians, refrain from targeting them and to abide by international humanitarian law, particularly the principles and provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949;

    — Acknowledge the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on 19 July 2024, which is of the opinion, among others, that the UN, and especially the General Assembly, which requested this opinion, and the Security Council, should consider the precise modalities and further action required to bring to an end as rapidly as possible the unlawful presence of the State of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory;

    — Support the ongoing efforts to release all hostages and those under arbitrary detention;

    — Urge all parties concerned to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict with a view to realizing the two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders; in accordance with international law and the relevant UN Security Council (UNSC) and UN General Assembly resolutions, including UNGA resolution A/RES/ES-10/23 on the Admission on New Members to the UN dated 10 May 2024;

    — Support the efforts of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution, and note the initiatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the Kingdom of Norway and the European Union towards realizing an independent Palestinian state;

    — Recognized Qatar’s mediation efforts to reach ceasefire and facilitate aid delivery and China’s efforts towards Palestinian internal reconciliation, particularly its role in facilitating the signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity by Palestinian factions in July 2024 in Beijing;

    — Welcome the Resolution of the UN General Assembly adopted on 11 December 2024, in which the General Assembly, inter alia, called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and called upon all parties to enable the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to carry out its mandate, as adopted by the General Assembly, in all areas of operation with full respect for the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.

    With firm resolve, we pledged to advance the spirit of inclusivity, sustainability, resilience and equal partnership, charting a united and collective path toward a peaceful, prosperous and equitable future.

    We hereby:

    Economic Integration

    1. Decide to foster collaboration that promotes economic prosperity, resilience and sustainable development among ASEAN, China and GCC, based on mutual respect, mutual trust, and mutual benefit, and anchored on the principles of inclusivity and sustainability in engaging all interested partners.

    2. Commit to enhancing economic cooperation by leveraging the complementarities among ASEAN, China and GCC. Priority will be given to:

    (i) Reaffirming the central and indispensable role of the WTO at the core of the rules-based multilateral trading system, which provides a predictable, transparent, non-discriminatory and open global trading system;

    (ii) Exploring cooperation, including through the priority areas of the Global Development Initiative and various frameworks or initiatives by ASEAN and GCC, to facilitate the attainment of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

    (iii) Promoting free trade and welcoming the full conclusion of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations, and looking forward to its early signing and entering into force, as well as an early conclusion of the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations;

    (iv) Enhancing industrial and supply chain resilience and fostering sustainable trade practices for new economic opportunities in potential areas in emerging and future-oriented industries such as the digital and green economy and technologies;

    (v) Exploring the establishment of a regional business council to facilitate dialogue between businesses from ASEAN, China and GCC in supporting enhanced trade and investment flows and the development of regional value chains;

    (vi) Exploring regional financial cooperation, including capital markets, and financial technology among others, while empowering micro, small and medium enterprises;

    (vii) Exploring cooperation on local currency and cross-border payments;

    (viii) Taking coordinated and comprehensive actions to prevent and fight corruption.

    Connectivity

    3. Enhance connectivity through:

    (i) Promoting high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and seamless connectivity, including through the development of logistics corridors and digital platforms;

    (ii) Promoting sustainable infrastructure development in supporting interconnected and seamless economic diversification, growth and sustainability;

    (iii) Exploring further cooperation to enhance infrastructure development for seamless and efficient connectivity, including recognizing the importance of maintaining and promoting maritime safety and security, given the importance of oceans and seas as key factors in driving growth and prosperity in the respective regions.

    Energy Security and Sustainability

    4. Acknowledge the global imperative for sustainable resilience and energy transition with the aim to collaborate on:

    (i) Working together towards a sustainable, just, affordable, inclusive and orderly energy transitions in line with the Paris Agreement;

    (ii) Supporting global energy market stability and adopting a balanced approach that does not exclude energy sources but instead innovates technologies that enable emissions management and efficient use of all energy sources to facilitate sustainable economic growth for all;

    (iii) Working to diversify and secure supply chains globally in line with international best practices, including for critical energy transition minerals, and encourage resource efficiency, while respecting applicable national laws and regulations;

    (iv) Recognizing the strategic importance of our cooperation on stable, reliable, and sustainable energy markets to reduce volatility and to enhance the security of energy supply. We recall the urgent need to address climate change and stress the importance of the energy transition;

    (v) Exploring new business opportunities, including the development of clean energy;

    (vi) Enhancing knowledge exchange and collaboration on renewable energy, clean/green energy, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), biofuel, bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas), low carbon hydrogen, low carbon ammonia, and sustainable fuels, as well as energy efficiency policies, regulatory frameworks, technology and innovations consistent with the national priorities of each country;

    (vii) Strengthening training and capacity-building initiatives in areas such as nuclear safety, security and safeguards, reactor technology, nuclear and radioactive waste management, regulatory infrastructure, and civilian nuclear energy development that is guided by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards, guidance and international best practices, and advancements in and energy storage technologies to support informed decision-making and policy development for civilian nuclear energy;

    (viii) Driving the strategic development of initiatives on hydrogen and ammonia technologies, oil and LNG supply chains and infrastructure, upstream LNG projects, methane abatement and emissions reduction to support both energy security and the transition to cleaner fuels;

    (ix) Encouraging private and public sector investments and partnerships in energy infrastructure development, including subsea power cables, and cross-border transmission projects under related initiatives of ASEAN, China and GCC, to advance multilateral power trade for greater regional energy connectivity, resilience, and market integration, including through renewable energy generation and LNG terminals;

    (x) Promoting cooperation on environmental sustainability, including climate action, disaster management, biodiversity conservation, monitoring the state of the marine environment, air and soil quality, industrial inspection, and pollution control by leveraging on new technological advancements, the exchange of knowledge, scientific expertise, technology, and training and strengthening multilateralism and climate solidarity;

    (xi) Developing joint research and innovation initiatives on emerging technologies such as direct air capture, enhanced geothermal systems, and next-generation solar and wind technologies to support long-term energy sustainability and low-carbon solutions;

    (xii) Sharing of knowledge and best practices on green skills development of workforce to support just transition to renewable energy.

    Digital Transformation and Innovation

    5. Pursue opportunities in digital innovation and technology by:

    (i) Exploring a cross-regional framework to promote the digital economy, in areas such as digital trade, e-commerce, digital payment, fintech, artificial intelligence, start-ups and data security cooperation;

    (ii) Exploring partnerships in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, quantum computing, and smart cities development and advanced technological infrastructure;

    (iii) Supporting cooperation in the development of digital skills and digital literacy programmes to ensure inclusive participation in the digital age, and promoting platform work with inclusive social protection.

    Food and Agriculture

    6. Recognize the potential for cooperation in the food and agriculture sector and commit to:

    (i) Promoting sustainable agriculture, including through reducing harmful agrochemicals, promoting digitalization, advancing nature-based solutions and fostering public-private partnerships;

    (ii) Exploring cooperation in the field of halal food through the exchange of information and sharing of experiences on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s national systems, laws and policies;

    (iii) Supporting efforts to strengthen food security, nutrition and distribution, including through enhancing productivity and sustainability efforts, promoting the diversification of food sources, strengthening the quality and variety of food production, and supporting the generation and diffusion of new and sustainable technologies;

    (iv) Promoting the trade of food and agricultural products and technologies cooperation.

    People-to-People Exchange

    7. Foster greater understanding and connectivity among our peoples by:

    (i) Promoting high-quality tourism and cross-regional marketing campaigns, including culture and heritage tourism, ecotourism, and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions tourism, among other segments, and fostering an exchange of best practices in tourism digitalization and tourism destination management;

    (ii) Promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and cultures to advance mutual understanding and friendship as well as respect for diversity and welcoming the adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution of International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations;

    (iii) Exploring opportunities to enhance mutual understanding and friendship while fostering cultural exchanges through art, music and literature programmes, especially among youth and ethnic groups;

    (iv) Strengthening cooperation in education through the exchanges of students and educational personnel, scholarships programmes and joint research initiatives, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

    8. Implement the Joint Statement through mutually agreed activities among ASEAN, China and GCC, including through existing mechanisms such as the ASEAN-GCC, China-ASEAN and China-GCC mechanisms.

    9. Reaffirm our collective resolve to work hand-in-hand to unlock the full potential of our partnership, and to ensure that our cooperation translates into tangible benefits for our peoples and communities.

    10. Welcome the third Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit in Doha on 3 October 2024;

    11. Note ASEAN’s initiatives on its priority areas, such as:

    — ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future;

    — ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP);

    — The ASEAN Power Grid;

    — Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP);

    — The Action Plan on Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN.

    12. Note GCC’s initiatives on its priority areas, such as:

    — The Global Logistics Forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12-14 October 2024;

    — The First Global Food Security Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25-26 November 2024;

    — United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 2024;

    — Sustainable Development Week in Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 2025;

    — International Conference in Support of Syria 2025;

    — The International Conference on Food Security in Yemen, 27-28 October 2025;

    — United Nations Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 2026;

    — The Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Award for Excellence in Combating Corruption;

    — The establishment of the Global Water Organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;

    — High-level international conference for peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue, to be co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, in June 2025;

    — Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Green Initiative.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Statement of solidarity by the North Atlantic Council concerning the malicious cyber activities against the Czech Republic

    Source: NATO

    We stand in solidarity with the Czech Republic following the malicious cyber campaign against its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We recognise that the Government of the Czech Republic has attributed the responsibility to the People’s Republic of China, specifically APT31, which is associated with the Ministry of State Security. This campaign targeted a Czech MFA unclassified network, causing damage and disruption.

    We strongly condemn malicious cyber activities intended to undermine our national security, democratic institutions and critical infrastructure. The malicious cyber activity targeting the Czech Republic underscores that cyberspace is contested at all times. We observe with increasing concern the growing pattern of malicious cyber activities stemming from the People’s Republic of China.

    Cyber threat actors persistently seek to destabilise the Alliance. We remain committed to expose and counter the substantial, continuous and increasing cyber threat, including to our democratic systems and critical infrastructure. We are determined to further improve our capabilities and resilience and to employ the necessary capabilities in order to deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats to support each other.

    We promote a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. We call on all states, including the People’s Republic of China, to refrain from malicious cyber activities, to uphold international law, to live up to their public declarations and international commitments, and to act within the framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace as affirmed by all members of the United Nations.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: Nimanode Launches $NMA Token Presale as their AI Agents Set to Transform Web3 Automation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEEDS, United Kingdom, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nimanode, which is the first full-scale platform that allows users, even non-technical ones to build, deploy, and monetize AI agents on the XRP Ledger has attracted whales in the Crypto space to the XRP Blockchain.

    With the XRP futures trading on Nasdaq, fresh momentum across the Ripple ecosystem has ignited with the accelerating institutional adoption, compliance upgrades, and smart contract innovations like hooks gaining traction. Nimanode’s Launch is positioned to capture the wave of demand for AI-powered automation on the XRP Ledger.

    The XRP-powered Nimanode has officially kicked off its presale, with strong momentum already building across the XRP community. As interest surges, early participants are positioning $NMA as one of XRPL’s most promising utility tokens with many believing it could emerge as the network’s next breakout altcoin of 2025.

    Buy $NMA Token Now

    $NMA serves as both the utility and governance token across the entire Nimanode ecosystem, unlocking features ranging from agent deployment and marketplace access to staking rewards and protocol voting.

    Key Features of Nimanode

    Zero-Code Agent Builder – Launch sophisticated AI agents without writing a line of code

    DeFi Autopilot Agent – Maximize returns as agents autonomously rebalance across XRPL yield pools.

    Risk & Compliance Agents – Monitor wallet safety, dApp risks, and jurisdictional compliance in real-time.

    Agent Marketplace – Buy, license, or monetize AI agents in a decentralized marketplace for digital work.

    Tokenomics Snapshot

    • Token Ticker: $NMA
    • Total Supply: 200,000,000
    • Presale Allocation: 90,000,000
    • Utilities: Agent deployment, licensing, staking rewards, governance, marketplace incentives

    Join $NMA Presale

    Don’t Miss Out

    The last cycle gave us DeFi protocols and NFTs. This cycle is shaping up to be about autonomous infrastructure and Nimanode is at the heart of it.

    Nimanode isn’t just another presale, but bridging a gap in the rising demand for infrastructure that blends automation, AI, and blockchain. As the first AI agent platform on XRPL, the response from the market has been overwhelmingly bullish.

    Secure your $NMA allocation now — this could be your best chance to get in early on the next major leap in XRP-powered infrastructure.

    Join Presale Now

    Connect with Nimanode

    Website: https://nimanode.com

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/nimanodeai

    Telegram: https://t.me/nimanodeAI

    Whitepaper: https://docs.nimanode.com

    Contact:
    Nick Lambert
    contact@nimanode.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE and ESCAP Convene Regional Stakeholder Consultations on Energy Connectivity in Central Asia

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    As part of the joint Programme on Energy Connectivity in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) hosted regional stakeholder consultations in Astana, Kazakhstan, to explore pathways for financing enhanced energy connectivity in Central Asia. 

    Held in a hybrid format on the margins of the Astana International Forum (AIF), the consultations gathered more than 50 policymakers and energy experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss achievements made to date within the programme and to examine strategies for strengthening regional energy integration, improving system resilience, and advancing low-carbon transitions. It featured discussions on financing cross-border infrastructure, implications of fossil fuel subsidies and carbon pricing, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the impact of water availability on energy transition in Central Asia. 

    Preliminary programme findings suggest that improved energy connectivity in the region could yield up to USD 1.4 billion in annual electricity production savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3% per year by 2050.  

    “As emphasized by ESCAP’s Regional Road Map on Power System Connectivity, regional energy connectivity with a focus on power grids is key strategy for advancing energy sustainability and security” emphasised Hongpeng Liu, Director of Energy Division ESCAP.   

    “Deeper integration of energy systems has clear economic and environmental benefits for Central Asian countries. Add to this a matter of energy security and greater opportunities for economic growth – and you will get an important piece of the energy transition puzzle which we will encourage our member States to adopt in their national and regional development strategies focusing on unlocking investments for renewables and cross-border infrastructure,” says Dario Liguti, Director of the UNECE Sustainable Energy Division. 

    The event built on two ongoing projects under the UN Development Account and with the support of the GIZ on behalf of the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). This joint UNECE-ESCAP initiative forms part of broader efforts under the cross-Regional Commissions’ work to enhance energy security and resilience through regional integration, technical cooperation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. 

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  • MIL-OSI: BEST CRYPTO TO BUY NOW: Kaanch Network Nears Exchange Listing as Presale Stage 6 Heats Up

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Final Call at $0.32 Before Price Doubles to $0.64

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto presale scene is packed — but few projects are moving with the momentum and delivery of Kaanch Network. Stage 6 of the presale is now live at $0.32, and with over $1.31M raised and an exchange listing expected by June, this may be your last opportunity to buy before the public market launch.

    Current Price: $0.32
    Next Stage Price: $0.64
    Fixed Token Supply: 58 Million
    Over $1.3M Already Raised
    Listing Imminent — June Timeline
    Exchange Teaser from BitMart

    Why Kaanch Is Leading the Pack

    This isn’t influencer hype. Kaanch Network is delivering real infrastructure, already live:

    • 1.4 million transactions per second
    • 0.8-second finality
    • 3,600-node validator network
    • Cross-chain compatibility with Ethereum, Solana, BNB
    • .knch domain system for decentralized identity
    • Live staking during presale with up to 30% APY

    While others are still drafting whitepapers, Kaanch is already building.

    Why Stage 6 May Be Your Last Window

    Stage 5 sold out. Stage 6 is moving fast. When it ends:

    • Token price doubles to $0.64
    • Exchange listing opens public access
    • Demand spikes with staking, governance, validator onboarding
    • Presale-exclusive benefits disappear

    With a fixed 58M supply, the entry price matters and $0.32 could be the last floor before full market exposure.

    Infrastructure That’s Already Working

    While most projects launch on hope and hype, Kaanch Network is launching on code and credibility. This is a Layer 1 blockchain already processing transactions and staking before the presale even ends.

    Secure your KNCH at $0.32 now before Stage 6 closes.

    About Kaanch Network

    Kaanch Network is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed, scalability, and security. Built from the ground up with real-time infrastructure.

    Contact:
    Ved Singh
    info@kaanch.com

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Futures Grid Bot Sets Traders on Fast-Track to Yields Under Multiple Market Conditions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has taken center stage on the crypto market with the release of the Futures Grid Bot on May 21, 2025. The new product provides users with a host of advantages and is unique as a market offering with an entry threshold as low as 10 USDT and high leverage rates for improved capital efficiency.

    The MEXC Futures Grid Bot is an advanced trading instrument that opens up entirely new opportunities for traders in terms of leveraging available assets via innovative approaches. The principle of grid trading relies on applying a fully automated strategy that lets traders set multiple equidistant buy and sell orders within a predetermined price range. The given method allows traders to generate profits based on any market sentiment and at lowered risks.

    Traders who rely on the Futures Grid Bot yield profits by taking advantage of market-induced price fluctuations. This lets traders use the Futures Grid Bot to generate profits, regardless of bull or bear markets.

    MEXC designed the Futures Grid Bot with a number of distinct advantages, which make it highly attractive to a wide range of trader audiences. Apart from the low entry threshold, the bot grants high leverage rations, uninterrupted operation, and low transaction fees.

    Among the potential users of the bot are short-sell traders, giving them effective risk dispersal in case of market falls. Leveraged traders and those seeking risk mitigation can also benefit from the Futures Grid Bot, as it can help them distribute dense orders. The automated nature of the bot makes it ideal for full-time traders, freeing them from monitoring their trades nonstop. Novice traders will find the Futures Grid Bot an excellent stepping stone into their trading careers, considering its low 10 USDT entry threshold and that the instrument automatically adjusts its parameters to suit their modes.

    The workflow of the Futures Grid Bot has been intentionally simplified and streamlined to ensure that both novice and professional traders can use its interface with minimal navigation. In order to initiate their first trade with the Futures Grid Bot, users must first determine the price range of their orders within the price range that suits their requirements. The next step is setting the trade intervals into an equidistant grid and placing buy and sell orders within each grid cell. Futures Grid Bot takes over as the final step, launching automated buy-low and sell-high orders.

    The MEXC exchange is confident that the Futures Grid Bot will prove to be a valuable addition to the platform’s ever-expanding range of products. The functionality of the bot and its ability to allow traders to generate positive yields under different market conditions makes it an attractive instrument for both novice and professional users, upping the exchange’s market status and audience inflow.

    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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    For media inquiries, please contact MEXC PR Manager Lucia Hu: lucia.hu@mexc.com

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    Contact:
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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Afreximbank wins mandate as sole financial advisor for South Africa’s $1.7-billion Suiso Project

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

    CAIRO, Egypt, May 28, 2025/APO Group/ —

    African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) Advisory and Capital Markets (ACMA) department has been appointed and mandated as the exclusive financial advisor to raise capital for the US$1.7-billion Suiso Project, a transformative coal-to-fertiliser facility to be developed in Kriel, Mpumalanga Province, in South Africa.

    As financial advisor, ACMA’s role will involve leveraging its network and expertise to structure and mobilise the capital required for the project’s execution.

    The Suiso Project, which aims to promote sustainable agriculture, will use cutting-edge fertiliser technology, such as air products gasification, and is expected to enhance the food security situation in the region. Sponsored by a consortium of leading energy and industrial companies committed to sustainable development and economic growth in the region, the project represents a significant investment in South Africa’s industrial agriculture sector aimed at reducing dependency on imported fertilisers.

    This appointment is a reflection of the increasing recognition of Afreximbank’s capacity and commitment to supporting large-scale projects with the potential to drive industrialisation and economic development across Africa.

    Suiso was formed recently to focus on the manufacture of ammonia and fertiliser, using a fossil-fuel gasification process. It intends to build a more resilient and sustainable fertiliser and agricultural market across Sub-Saharan Africa with more efficient fertiliser application rates and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Suiso plans to establish a blue ammonia production facility with a capacity of 2,200 tonnes per day (TPD).  This facility will produce approximately 2,600 TPD of Urea, 1,600 TPD of Ammonium Nitrate (TAN), and a low-density Ammonium Nitrate using prilling technology, with any excess ammonia being sold in bulk.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Launches One UI 8 Beta Program: The First-Generation Upgrade Starting With the New Galaxy Foldables

    Source: Samsung

    One UI 8 is coming, and early access is now available through its beta program — kicking off a new era of software intelligence that brings a true multimodal AI agent designed for various Samsung Galaxy form factors.
     
    One UI is Samsung’s integrated software platform, designed to help Galaxy devices simplify everyday routines and enhance productivity and convenience. Thanks to the mutual partnership between Samsung and Google, One UI 8 will debut on Samsung’s newest foldables this summer and will gradually expand to more Galaxy devices so users can now enjoy an enriched, more personalized mobile experience with the latest version of Android.
     
    Through open communication, Samsung and Google actively shared their respective design systems and real-time feedback with one another, accelerating software development that made One UI 8 one of the first UI platforms to adopt Android 16.
     
    In addition to being the first generation of upgrades to launch alongside new foldable devices, the launch of One UI 8 also initiates a new rhythm for Samsung’s software evolution with major UX and AI updates. You can get a first glimpse of this innovation by signing up for the beta program kicking off today, starting with the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra in Germany, Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
     
     
    Personalized AI for Seamless, Natural Interactions

     
    The official rollout of One UI 8 will introduce an AI experience that will make your everyday smarter and more convenient by enhancing the AI features first introduced in the Galaxy S25 series. There are three main factors that realize this: multimodal capabilities, UX tailored to different device form factors, and personalized, proactive suggestions. Intelligent multimodality enables you to have natural, seamless communication with AI that understands what you’re looking at or watching in the moment. The updated UX is optimized for the unique form factors across the Galaxy product portfolio, boosting your everyday productivity and efficiency. One UI 8 will also recognize your context, offering personalized, proactive suggestions that support your unique daily routine. Features like Now Bar1 and Now Brief2 will deliver even more customized insights and suggestions to help you stay on top of tasks and support your daily routine, through curated AI information.
     
    This intelligent, personalized AI experience did not just come out of nowhere. It is made possible by robust security that safeguards your data. Samsung Knox Vault combines a dedicated secure processor with secure memory to isolate sensitive data from the rest of your user data and ensure that no one else can physically or remotely reach your personal information. One UI 8 also provides settings where you can choose to process data only on the device, as many of our Galaxy AI experiences use both on-device and cloud-based AI processing. With transparency and user choice at its core, One UI 8 will deliver a personalized AI experience without compromising privacy.
     
     
    Enhanced Everyday Convenience

     
    One UI 8 is not only about providing the AI experience, but also includes convenient, intuitive tools designed to make your day-to-day experiences with your mobile devices even more seamless. Auracast3 — a broadcast audio technology based on Bluetooth LE Audio4  — will support effortless audio connection via QR code scanning and sharing, allowing multiple Auracast devices5 — like Galaxy Buds3 and hearing aids — to join a shared audio stream without the hassle of a complex manual setup. Additionally, customer support at repair centers will be faster and more convenient, thanks to QR- and NFC-enabled support6 accessible right in Samsung Account. You can now register with QR or NFC without having to write any registration forms, reducing wait times and simplifying service requests.

     
    The Reminder app will be your travel supporter with more convenient and intuitive features. If you are planning a trip to New York with your family, you can manage all your reminders in one place as soon as you open the app with a UX that is easy-looking even for first-time users. You can also share a list of to-dos for your trip with the press of a button. When your hands are full of shopping bags, you can use your voice to add reminders on the go as it is voice enabled.
     
    Sharing memories with family and friends will also be easier than ever with enhanced Quick Share.7 A single tap of the Quick Share button in the Quick settings panel will let you instantly send and receive files.
     
    The future of Galaxy AI starts now. Sign up through the Samsung Members app to be among the first to experience the power of One UI 8.
     
     
    1 Availability of functions supported may vary by country and model. Some functions may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login.
    2 Now Brief feature requires a Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model or apps. Some features may require a network connection.
    3 The quality of the Auracast audio stream may vary depending on the application, network connection and other factors.
    4 Available on devices with Bluetooth 5.2 and above that support Auracast.
    5 Auracast Transmitter/Assistant supported devices: Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones, tablets released in 2023 or later with Samsung One UI version 6.1 or above. Auracast Receiver supported devices: Galaxy Buds3, Buds3 Pro, Buds2 Pro. May require software update. Availability may vary by market and model.
    6 Available on 36 countries: U.S., Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam. Availability may vary by country. The feature availability will expand to more countries via further updates. The feature is available in limited number of repair shops, and will be expanded further afterwards. Available on with Android 10 or above, NFC availability may vary by device, Samsung Account app is available on devices with Android 10 or above. Availability may vary by NFC Memory support availability.
    7 Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi connection are both required for Quick Share. Number of devices Quick Share can share to at the same time may vary depending on the Wi-Fi chip hardware of the sharing device. Actual speed may vary depending on device, network condition and user environment.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Towards a Green Future: GUU Representatives Visit the NEVA Waste Processing Complex

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On May 27, representatives of the State University of Management visited the NEVA waste processing complex, the most modern complex in the Moscow region, equipped with the latest equipment and technologies that meet high international standards.

    Today, 100% of ordinary household waste ends up at KPO NEVA, more than 20% of the total flow is sent for recycling and turns into glass and plastic bottles, sports uniforms, school notebooks, cardboard boxes, as well as pipes, paving slabs and other building materials. Organic waste is converted here into safe technological soil for construction and road works, and another 25% goes to the production of modern RDF fuel.

    The general director of the EcoLine Group, the chairperson of the Commission on Utilization of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Circular Economy and Ecology Elena Vishnyakova conducted a sightseeing tour for the guests. The representatives of the State Unitary Enterprise visited the automated waste sorting complex, where the components of secondary raw materials are selected, and the composting area, designed for processing organic fractions into technosoil or compost that does not pose a danger to the environment.

    At the end of the excursion, a working meeting was held with the participation of the Deputy Minister for Territory Maintenance and State Housing Supervision of the Moscow Region Svetlana Vikulova to discuss the interaction of the State University of Management and the Ministry on issues of optimization and improvement of processes at waste processing plants. On behalf of the university, the following took part in the discussion of areas of further cooperation: Vice-Rector for Research Maria Karelina, Chief Researcher of the State University of Management Alexey Terentyev, Deputy Director of the Center for Technology Management in Bioengineering Alexey Zaitsev and Researcher of the Research Institute of Public Policy and Management of Industrial Economy Alexey Akulov. The parties discussed issues related to the logistics component of the process of disposal of household waste and outlined promising environmental projects for the secondary processing of waste generated as a result of the life activities of the population.

    Let us recall that in 2024, specialists from the State University of Management developed a Methodology for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities of heads of management organizations in the field of housing and communal services in the Moscow Region, and the head of the Department for the Coordination of Scientific Research of the State University of Management, Maxim Pletnev, joined the working group of the Public Council for the Maintenance of Territories of Apartment Buildings in the Moscow Region.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow hospitals to present cutting-edge medical technologies for the first time at international conference in Skolkovo

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On May 29–30, at the Skolkovo Innovation Center, as part of the largest technology conference, Startup Village, the stand “Created by Moscow Doctors” will be presented for the first time. Here, you can get acquainted with the latest medical technologies developed by Moscow clinics together with the country’s leading scientific organizations. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “Moscow invests significant resources in the development of medicine, and we strive to become one of the world leaders in the implementation of innovative technologies in clinical practice. We are building an ecosystem in which doctors and scientists jointly develop technologies that can change the approach to diagnostics and treatment. Many of them are already being tested in city hospitals and are yielding results. In order to introduce visitors and other participants of the largest international technology conference Startup Village to our developments, we will present the stand “Created by Moscow doctors” for the first time. This is an exposition of the latest medical inventions of Moscow clinics, created in cooperation with the leading scientific organizations of the country. The stand will present more than 20 medical innovative technologies, including those that have no analogues in the world. Visitors will be able to personally test the developments, undergo interactive express checkups and receive specialist consultations,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    According to her, in the area of stands with medical developments, guests will be able to learn about innovative technologies that have been created and tested in Moscow clinics. Among them, for example, is a minimally invasive method of stabilizing the lumbar spine using domestic implants and installation tools. It allows to reduce the rehabilitation period from six months to six weeks. And the technology of 3D bioprinting of individual implants for restoration of the eardrum ensures almost 100% return of hearing, and also reduces the duration of hospitalization and surgery by half.

    Moscow to Speed Up Testing of AI Services in Medicine Thanks to New Developments

    In the interactive check-up area, it will be possible to undergo express examinations in various areas of preventive medicine. For example, this includes diagnostics of skin diseases, including screening for malignant neoplasms using artificial intelligence, which ensures the accuracy of their detection up to 95 percent. Visitors will also be able to receive an assessment of their cognitive and psycho-emotional state using testing and analysis of personalized metabolic parameters, as well as an express assessment of the biological age of the body. In addition, testing of the likelihood of developing mental illnesses, including depression and bipolar disorder, will be available.

    Participants will be offered an innovative ambulance interior, developed jointly with Moscow ambulance specialists. The space has become larger: doctors can now stand upright, and the swivel-folding chairs and a well-thought-out patented fastening system provide access to the patient from any side.

    The exhibition will also feature other advanced solutions developed by Moscow specialists. All of them were created within the framework of the grant program of the Mayor of Moscow with the support of the Moscow Center for Innovative Technologies in Healthcare.

    The Startup Village conference is held as part of Moscow Entrepreneurship Week. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required on the website.

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  • Microsoft joins India’s Yotta Data Services to boost AI innovation in country

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, India’s leading sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider, on Wednesday partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India.

    The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software development companies to leapfrog AI innovation.

    Microsoft said it would bring its AzureAI services to Shakti Cloud, Yotta’s AI cloud platform, to offer cutting-edge AI capabilities to developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations across India.

    “Our partnership with Yotta to power Shakti Cloud will help unlock AI innovation at scale. Microsoft is honoured to play its part in helping the country realise its AI ambitions through innovation that reflect India’s unique needs and priorities,” said Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia.

    India is already among the top global markets on AI adoption and return on investment. Together with Yotta, we will continue to help India become an AI-first nation, securely and responsibly, he added.

    As of May, IndiaAI Mission has received over 500 proposals for developing indigenous AI models.

    Shakti Cloud customers will benefit from a rich ecosystem and vast catalogue of foundational LLMs and SLMs available on Azure AI Foundry to develop, deploy and scale at the speed of AI.

    Built-in safety tools, content filters, groundedness detection, and copyright protection will empower organisations to build and scale AI responsibly. As a global provider of software, infrastructure, and cloud services, Microsoft runs on trust and enables trustworthy AI by prioritising security, privacy, and safety.

    “This partnership is a key step forward towards India’s AI self-reliance and digital transformation, and we are excited to be able to support Indian enterprises in their journey towards AI excellence with a full gamut of offerings,” said Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, Yotta Data Services.

    The combined strength of Microsoft’s services backed by Yotta’s infrastructure gives access to some of the best capabilities to support AI development in the country.

    “It will make cutting-edge AI capabilities accessible for Indian enterprises of all sizes and give a huge boost to driving the nation’s AI ambitions,” Gupta noted.

    In January this year, Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaboration with IndiaAI, a division of Digital India Corporation, to advance AI and emerging technologies in the country, and established AI Centre of Excellence and AI Productivity Labs to foster inclusive growth.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CEPU bridges research-policy divide

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Government announced today the reappointment of 59 members of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU) Expert Group.

    Among those reappointed is Prof Naubahar Sharif, Head and Professor of the Division of Public Policy at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST).

    Prof Sharif hailed the CEPU’s engagement as “extremely valuable” in bridging research and policy-making, highlighting that it helps researchers to understand the requirements of Hong Kong society at large.

    For his part, CEPU Head Stephen Wong cited a visit by the CEPU to HKUST’s Institute of Public Policy as an example of the body’s mission to engage with university professors and think tanks striving to convert basic research into outcomes with real societal impact.

    Prof Sharif echoed Mr Wong’s perspective, stressing that it can be difficult for the research community to understand the broader requirements of Hong Kong society without the bridging role performed by the CEPU.

    He added that this interaction gives all parties an understanding of the level at which the CEPU operates, its vision for strategic long-term policy-making, and how researchers should pitch their work to generate greater impact for Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the country as a whole.

    “Without such direction, I think we are doing great work, but that great work may be a little bit unmoored.”

    The CEPU oversees two funding schemes to support public policy research and knowledge transfer. These are the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PPRFS) and the Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (SPPRFS).

    Mr Wong praised Prof Sharif’s contributions as a reviewer and his participation in round-table discussions at meetings to kick off or conclude projects under both schemes.

    Prof Sharif outlined that he sees his role as a reviewer as being about upholding the high integrity of the process and the scientific quality of proposals, in addition to maintaining the utmost impartiality and objectivity. He added that the biggest contribution made by the project meetings is that they bring the projects to life, enabling a qualitative understanding both of the variety of stakeholders and the depth of impact involved.

    “If we did not have those sessions, we would only know about the PPRFS and the SPPRFS from the websites.”

    Meanwhile, “Fireside Chat with CEPU Experts” facilitates thematic discussions. Calling these a highlight, Prof Sharif explained that they foster dynamic exchanges among high-level stakeholders.

    Mr Wong revealed that the topics covered in fireside chats to date have included educational reform in Hong Kong and the future of China’s economy, while the next one will focus on artificial intelligence.

    Prof Sharif elaborated that these sessions create a spark among experts across different fields, allowing legislators, policy-makers, academics and industry participants to interact and collaborate.

    “You are bringing together such high-powered individuals and so much intellectual firepower into the same room for one and a half hours or two hours that it is a really powerful process.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on “Northern Metropolis-building a new international innovation and technology city”

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on “Northern Metropolis-building a new international innovation and technology city” 
         The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will attend an Interactive Exchange Question and Answer Session at LegCo tomorrow (May 29) to discuss with Members topics including ways to accelerate the development of NM. Members have long attached great importance to NM’s development, and the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of the Northern Metropolis was set up in April 2022 to put forward a number of specific proposals. These include the suggestion of a mode of “large-scale land disposal” which the Government adopted to identify sizeable land parcels with commercial value and earmarked for provision of public facilities, and grant them to successful bidders for integrated development. This approach not only speeds up the development of the land parcels and enables co-ordinated urban design, but also reduces public expenditures.
     
         NM spans 30 000 hectares, covering approximately one-third of Hong Kong’s total area. It encompasses the Yuen Long and North districts and borders Shenzhen with seven land boundary control points. This area is a major hub for Hong Kong to integrate into the overall national development and a new engine for the city’s future growth. It is projected to approximately provide 500 000 additional residential units and create around 650 000 new jobs upon full development.
     
         The National 14th Five-Year Plan indicated clear support for Hong Kong’s development into an international I&T centre. Under a new industry pattern of “South-North dual engine (finance-I&T)”, NM will develop into a “new international I&T city” to further promote co-ordinated development of I&T industries among Hong Kong and cities in the Greater Bay Area. The I&T Zone of NM encompasses the San Tin Technopole and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), as well as the Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area.
     
         The Policy Pulse outlines the strategic planning and development progress of NM’s I&T Zone, along with measures to enhance complementary collaboration with the Mainland. The Hetao Co-operation Zone—which comprises HSITP (Hong Kong Park) and the Shenzhen Park—is jointly established under the vision of “one river, two banks” and “one zone, two parks” and enjoys unique advantages in cross-boundary co-operation. HSITP will be made up of different zones which mainly include Life and Health Technology zone, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science zone and New Technology and Advanced Manufacturing zone. With the first batch of tenants expected to move in starting this year, HSITP will officially enter into its operational phase.
     
         The Government estimates that upon its full-fledged development, HSITP’s economic contribution to Hong Kong will reach HK$52 billion per annum. Under the framework of “one country, two systems”, Members consider that the Government should optimise the advantages of the Loop in cross-boundary co-operation and explore forward-looking policies and systems in frontier fields such as cross-boundary data flow, intellectual property protection and fintech innovation. Members also suggest that the Government should actively develop a “base for pilot-scale test” in HSITP. Additionally, Members are of the view that the Government should proactively seek innovation and changes by introducing more preferential policies in respect of land supply, dedicated funding, tax deductions, etc., in order to attract more international capital and major I&T enterprises to establish their foothold in HSITP. The Government should also enhance inter-bureau and inter-departmental co-ordination to expedite the implementation of land development and transport infrastructure projects in HSITP. Moreover, in order to enhance the training of I&T talent and promote “research, academia and industry” collaboration, Members suggest that the Government should develop NM University Town into a research and development as well as technology transfer hub to support the area, while encouraging post-secondary institutions to strengthen co-operation with renowned Mainland and overseas institutions, and creating synergy through sharing resources and enhancing collaboration with industries in the area.
     
         The detailed content of “Northern Metropolis-building a new international innovation and technology city” is available on the LegCo Website. The Policy PulseIssued at HKT 15:45

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ12: Measures to support non-Chinese speaking students

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LCQ12: Measures to support non-Chinese speaking students 
    Question:
     
         It is learnt that the lack of Chinese language proficiency of non-Chinese speakers has always been the biggest obstacle for them in pursuing further studies, seeking employment and integrating into the community. Although the Government has been providing non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students with all-encompassing learning support through diverse strategies to help them master the Chinese language and integrate into the community, some members of the education sector have reflected that some primary schools still have reservations about admitting NCS students. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
     
    (1) of the respective numbers of (a) primary schools admitting NCS students and (b) NCS primary school students, together with a breakdown by school type (i.e. (i) public sector primary school, (ii) ‍Direct Subsidy Scheme primary school, and (iii) private primary school), in each of the past five years;
     
    (2) of the measures currently put in place by the Government to support the pre-primary education of NCS students, so as to assist them in learning Chinese and enhancing their language proficiency, thereby enabling them to articulate more smoothly to the primary school curriculum;
     
    (3) of the measures currently put in place by the Government to encourage primary schools to admit NCS students (e.g. reserving some school places for NCS students), so as to enable their early integration into the community; and
     
    (4) whether the Government has reviewed the effectiveness of the existing measures to support NCS students; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that, and whether it will conduct such a review in the future?
     
    Reply:
     
    President,
     
         The Government is committed to encouraging and supporting the integration of non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students into the community, including facilitating their early adaptation to the local education system and mastery of the Chinese language. The Education Bureau (EDB) has been providing NCS students with all-encompassing learning support from pre-primary to secondary levels through diverse strategies to help them master the Chinese language and integrate into the community. 
     
         Our reply to the question raised by the Hon Mrs Regina Ip is as follows:
     
    (1) and (3) All eligible children (including NCS students) enjoy equal opportunities in admission to public sector schools. To encourage parents of NCS students to arrange for their children to study in schools which provide an immersive Chinese language environment, the EDB abolished the so-called “designated schools” support system back in the 2013/14 school year. With the implementation of various enhanced support measures, the number of schools admitting NCS students has gradually increased and the school choices for parents of NCS students have also been widened. At present, most of the publicly-funded schools in Hong Kong have admitted NCS students, which account for about 70 per cent of the kindergartens (KGs) joining the Kindergarten Education Scheme (Scheme-KGs) and over 70 per cent of the primary and secondary schools. The number of public sector, Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) and private sector primary schools admitting NCS students and the respective number of NCS students from the 2019/20 to 2023/24 school years are tabulated below:
     

    School yearprimary schoolsprimary schools(1) Figures for the 2020/21 school year refer to the position as at mid-October, and others refer to the position as at mid-September of the respective school years.
    (2) Figures include students whose ethnicity is Chinese but are categorised as NCS students based on the spoken language at home.
    (3) Figures exclude international schools, private independent schools and special schools.
     
    (2) The EDB encourages parents of NCS students to arrange for their children to study in local KGs for early adaptation to the local education system as well as early exposure to and learning of Chinese. Starting from the 2019/20 school year, the EDB has further enhanced the relevant measures for NCS students by providing a five-tier grant for Scheme-KGs according to the number of NCS students admitted. A KG admitting one NCS student can also receive the grant, and the grant rate for the highest tier is a double of the previous level. All the KGs receiving the additional grant have each assigned a teacher to co-ordinate the support measures for NCS students. The KGs concerned mainly deploy the resources for appointing additional teaching staff, procuring professional services, e.g. translation or interpretation services, organising cultural integration activities, etc. to enhance the support for NCS students in diversified modes.
     
    (4) The Government encourages and supports the learning of Chinese of NCS students (including ethnic minorities students) and the creation of an inclusive learning environment in schools through diverse strategies, including providing additional funding to schools, optimising the curriculum, enriching the teaching resources, enhancing teacher training and professional support and facilitating home-school co-operation.
     
         Regarding the provision of the additional funding, all public sector and DSS schools offering the local curriculum and admitting NCS students can be provided with an additional subsidy according to the number of NCS students admitted. The amount of the additional funding currently ranges from about $0.16 million to about $1.6 million per year for each school. Schools usually use the additional funding to employ additional teaching staff members to teach in diversified and intensive modes, including pull-out learning, split-class/small-group learning, after-school support, increasing the number of Chinese Language lessons, learning Chinese across the curriculum, deploying additional teachers for co-teaching and arranging teaching assistants to provide in-class support.
     
         In respect to curriculum and teaching, the EDB has continually been providing teachers with guidance and support in curriculum planning, learning and teaching and assessment. The Chinese Language Curriculum Second Language Learning Framework, which was complemented by learning and teaching materials, has been implemented in primary and secondary schools since the 2014/15 school year to help NCS students learn Chinese. The EDB has been developing learning and teaching resources for NCS students. These resources have been uploaded to the EDB webpage and dispatched to schools. The Online Chinese Language Self-learning Resources launched in the 2023/24 school year provides diversified learning resources which help NCS students extend their learning; after-school Chinese language courses for lower primary NCS students are offered on a trial basis using adapted learning materials for the Youth Chinese Test; and the Summer Bridging Programme has been extended to cover NCS students to be promoted to Primary Five and Primary Six. In addition, apart from studying Chinese Language for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, NCS students meeting specified circumstances (Note 1) may, taking into account their needs and aspirations, obtain other recognised alternative Chinese Language qualifications through additional channels, including taking Applied Learning Chinese (for NCS students) pegged at the Qualifications Framework Level 1 to Level 3 and other internationally recognised alternative Chinese language examinations supported with Government subsidies (Note 2), for multiple articulation pathways for further studies and future careers.
     
         Regarding teacher training, all Chinese Language teachers teaching NCS students are provided with training opportunities. The EDB continues to organise teacher professional development programmes, provide diversified school-based support services and establish professional learning communities to help teachers enhance their teaching effectiveness.
     
         For parent education, starting from the 2020/21 school year, the EDB has commissioned non-governmental organisations and a post-secondary institution to provide diversified parent education programmes for parents of NCS students, with a view to helping them support their children’s learning, encourage their children to master the Chinese language and have a more comprehensive understanding of the multiple pathways available for their children. The number of schools receiving Life Planning Education support services for NCS students has also increased in recent years.
     
         Generally speaking, the aforementioned arrangements can help NCS students learn Chinese effectively and integrate into the community. The EDB has been monitoring schools through different means to ensure the prudent and proper use of the additional funding, including requiring schools to submit plans and reports on the use of the additional funding and providing schools with professional advice and support through supervisory visits and day-to-day communication to ensure public funds are put to good use. 
     
         In recent years, the number of schools admitting NCS students has increased from about 590 in the 2013/14 school year to about 710 in the 2024/25 school year, accounting for over 70 per cent of the primary and secondary schools in the territory. All schools admitting NCS students are provided with the additional funding and have used the funding effectively to implement various school-based measures for providing appropriate support for NCS students. In addition, more than 30 per cent of the NCS school candidates entering for the HKDSE Examination met the general entrance requirements of University Grants Committee-funded undergraduate programmes, which is comparable to the territory-wide rate of about 40 per cent for day school candidates. This demonstrates that the Government’s policy intent of encouraging and supporting the integration of NCS students into the community, including facilitating their early adaptation to the local education system, is being attained progressively. The EDB will continue to collect and take into account of stakeholders’ views in reviewing the implementation of various support measures and enhance the measures as necessary with educational professionalism and having regard to the needs of students.
     
    Note 1: Specifically, these NCS students are those who have learnt Chinese Language for either –
    (a) less than six years while receiving primary and secondary education; or
    (b) six years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools.
     
    Note 2: These examinations include the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Subsidiary (AS)-Level and Advanced (A)-Level.
    Issued at HKT 15:50

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  • MIL-OSI: SQM Reports Earnings for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Highlights
    • SQM reported total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 of US$1,036.6 million compared to total revenues of US$1,084.5 million for the same period last year.
    • Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 of US$137.5 million or US$0.48 per share, compared to net loss(1) of US$(869.5) million or US$(3.04) per share for the same period last year.
    • Record-high iodine sales price
    • Record first-quarter lithium sales volumes reflect strong market demand
    SQM will hold a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT (12:00pm Chile time).
    Participant Call link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI6159b9c8909e448cb6684738c5d43086
    Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kosehsfr

    SANTIAGO, Chile, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reported today net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, of US$137.5 million or US$0.48 per share, compared to a loss1 of US$(869.5) million or US$(3.04) per share reported for the same period last year.

    Gross profit(2) reached US$304.7 million (29.4% of revenues) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, lower than US$368.5 million (34.0% of revenues) recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Revenues totaled US$1,036.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a decrease of 4.4% compared to US$1,084.5 million reported for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    SQM’s Chief Executive Officer, Ricardo Ramos, stated, “We closed the first quarter with strong growth—approximately 27% year-on-year—in lithium sales volumes. This is a reflection of the strong demand growth seen during the past few months, driven by the electric vehicle market, particularly in China, along with new demand coming from energy storage systems. Despite the fact that average prices reported during the first quarter 2025 were similar to those reported at the end of last year, we have seen lower prices during the past few weeks, as consequence of a continuously oversupplied market. Therefore, we expect lower realized prices in the second quarter of 2025.”

    He continued: “On the production side, things are evolving as expected. The commissioning of the Mount Holland refinery plant is on track to deliver first product in the upcoming months, meanwhile we are actively selling spodumene concentrate in the market. In Chile we continue working to reach a total capacity of 240,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate and 100,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide. All of this while we continue to process lithium sulfate in China.”

    Mr. Ramos added: “We are very pleased with the performance of our iodine business. We continue to see steady market growth, driven by strong demand that is putting upward pressure on prices. However, global supply remains limited, and we expect demand to grow by 1% to 2% annually. In this context, we anticipate maintaining stable sales volumes while prices remain at elevated levels. Construction of our seawater pipeline is moving full steam ahead and will be key to unlocking additional production capacity in the coming years, in the meantime, we are focused on improving operational efficiencies to better respond to market needs2.”

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    1 Includes the net effect of accounting adjustments for payments related to the specific mining tax for lithium exploitation as of March 31, 2024, for a total amount of US$1,097.6 million. See more in section Income Tax Expenses, below in the document.
    2 To see full press release please visit our website: https://ir.sqm.com/

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  • MIL-OSI: Nykredit has completed the recommended voluntary public tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S – Nykredit Realkredit A/S

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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    Nykredit has completed the recommended voluntary public tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S

    28 May 2025

    Nykredit has completed the recommended voluntary public tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S

    With reference to Nykredit Realkredit A/S’s (“Nykredit”) announcement of 23 May 2025, in which Nykredit announced the final result of the voluntary public tender offer submitted by Nykredit (the “Offer”), Nykredit now announces that the Offer has been completed and settled as planned.

    Compulsory acquisition, delisting and changes to the management and articles of association

    As Nykredit has obtained an ownership interest corresponding to more than 90 per cent of the share capital and the associated voting rights in Spar Nord Bank (excluding treasury shares), it is Nykredit’s intention to initiate and complete a compulsory acquisition of the shares held by the remaining Spar Nord Bank shareholders in pursuance of sections 70-72 of the Danish Companies Act.

    Nykredit furthermore intends to seek to have the Spar Nord Bank shares removed from trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S.

    In this connection, Nykredit will request Spar Nord Bank to convene an extraordinary general meeting at which Nykredit will propose changes to the board of directors of Spar Nord Bank and changes to Spar Nord Bank’s articles of association.

    Detailed information on compulsory acquisition, delisting and extraordinary general meeting will be published in separate announcements.

    In connection with Nykredit completing the recommended voluntary public tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S, Michael Rasmussen, Group Chief Executive, comments:

    “I have been looking forward to welcoming everyone at Spar Nord – customers and colleagues alike – to the Nykredit Group. Our two strong banks now join forces. Both of us are experiencing growth, customer inflows, and high customer satisfaction. Together, we can show even more customers that there is a customer-owned alternative in the financial sector and stand even stronger in the competition with the largest listed banks.

    Having completed the transaction, we will spend the coming period getting to know each other better. Much will therefore be as before – both for customers and colleagues. Naturally, our primary focus will be on meeting the needs of our customers.

    At the same time, the Nykredit Group’s ‘Winning the Double‘ strategy continues, because partnerships are a crucial part of our group strategy. Our partners can therefore expect us to further engage and invest in our important communities in Totalkredit, BEC, Sparinvest, nærpension and Privatsikring. These partnerships ensure that we together stand stronger in the Danish financial market and in our interaction with customers.”

    Additional information

    Contact persons:

    Investor contact:

    Morten Bækmand, Head of Investor Relations, Nykredit (+45 2339 4168)

    Media contact:

    Orhan Gökcen, Head of Press, Nykredit (+45 3121 0639)

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s new law targets private sector growth through stronger financial support

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

    People work in the filling workshop of the Global Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park of Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley in Tumd Left Banner in Hohhot, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 17, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s newly enacted Private Sector Promotion Law has drawn significant attention for introducing a range of financial support mechanisms designed to bolster private businesses.

    The legislation, which took effect on May 20, 2025, aims to address long-standing financing challenges faced by private enterprises and promote high-quality economic development.

    Expanding financing channels

    The Private Sector Promotion Law explicitly encourages private businesses to diversify their financing channels. By supporting the development of a multi-layered capital market, the law makes it easier for private companies to raise money directly, for example, by issuing stocks or bonds.

    Some local governments are already introducing new financing tools. Jiangsu province, for instance, has launched the “Private Credit Loan,” which breaks through traditional loan limits and offers more flexible financing options for private businesses.

    Specifically, Jiangsu’s loan breaks through the previous loan ceiling of 10 million yuan ($1.3 million), with the maximum amount now reaching up to 30 million yuan. The funding usage term has also been extended to a maximum of three years, and for project-based financing, it can be extended to 10 years — far longer than the traditional corporate loan practice of annual review within a one-year term.

    Optimizing credit policies

    The law also requires relevant State Council departments to use monetary policy tools and macro-credit policies to encourage financial institutions to provide more inclusive financial services to private businesses. Measures include setting reasonable tolerance levels for non-performing loans, improving the due diligence and liability exemption mechanisms, and enhancing professional service capabilities.

    The National Financial Regulatory Administration has also called for optimizing credit supply policies, directing financial institutions to offer more targeted financial services to private enterprises.

    Innovating financial products and services

    The law encourages financial institutions to create products and services tailored to the specific needs of private businesses. This includes innovative financing methods such as accounts receivable financing, warehouse receipt financing, equity financing, and intellectual property financing.

    For example, Chongqing has promoted IP financing to help small- and medium-sized technology firms access funding. When Zhongke Guangzhi (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. faced financing challenges, the Chongqing Intellectual Property Operation Center arranged an IP pledge loan.

    By using the company’s core patents as collateral, and combining this with a credit assessment, the center helped the company secure a 5 million yuan loan. Across China, financial institutions are also using big data and artificial intelligence to develop new service models, aiming to make financial services more efficient and better suited to the needs of private enterprises.

    Strengthening financing guarantee functions

    The Private Sector Promotion Law aims to establish a comprehensive risk-sharing system for private enterprise financing, supporting collaboration between financial institutions and guarantee providers. The National Financial Regulatory Administration, together with the Ministry of Finance, is promoting the creation of a nationwide government-backed guarantee system to offer low-cost financing guarantees for small and micro businesses.

    Establishing information-sharing mechanisms

    The law also calls for the development of a robust credit information collection and sharing mechanism, encouraging credit reporting agencies and rating institutions to serve private enterprises. This measure is designed to reduce information gaps between lenders and private businesses, lowering lending risks.

    In short, the Private Sector Promotion Law introduces a broad range of financial support policies to make financing more accessible and equitable for private companies. These initiatives are expected to ease funding challenges, unlock innovation, and drive high-quality economic development in China.

    Luo Weijie is an associate professor in economics at Beijing International Studies University.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Fencing test event set

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Challenge Cups Fencing Championships, which is also the 15th National Games (NG) Fencing test event, will be held at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park this Saturday and Sunday.

     

    With more than 500 athletes participating, the event features open and veteran divisions. The épée competition will be staged on the first day, while the foil and sabre competitions will be held on the next day.

     

    The competition event will start at 9am on both days. Tickets are distributed to people through the Fencing Association of Hong Kong, China. Members of the public may register for tickets online from 9am tomorrow while stocks last.

     

    Moreover, a small number of tickets have been reserved for on-site distribution at the entrance on level UG of Kai Tak Arena at 9am or 2.30pm on the event days for admission.

     

    Radio Television Hong Kong will provide live broadcasts of parts of the events via RTHK TV 32 and webcast.

    Click here for more details

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  • MIL-OSI: Nykredit announces completion of the takeover offer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 15
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    TO ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE CONTRARY TO APPLICABLE LEGISLATION OR RULES OF SUCH
    JURISDICTION

    Nykredit has announced completion of the takeover offer

    With reference to Spar Nord Bank A/S’ (Spar Nord) company announcement no. 14/2025 concerning the final result of the all-cash voluntary takeover offer from Nykredit Realkredit A/S (Nykredit) for all shares (other than treasury shares held by Spar Nord) in Spar Nord (the Offer), Nykredit has today announced that the Offer has been completed and settled as planned.

    Compulsory acquisition and delisting
    As Nykredit has obtained more than 90% of the share capital and voting rights in Spar Nord, excluding treasury shares held by Spar Nord, as a result of the Offer, Nykredit will, after completion of the Offer, seek to initiate and complete a compulsory acquisition of the Spar Nord shares held by the remaining minority shareholders in Spar Nord.

    In addition, Nykredit will request that Spar Nord seeks to have the Spar Nord shares removed from trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S.

    Information about the compulsory acquisition and removal from trading and official listing of the Spar Nord shares will be announced separately.

    Relevant material is, subject to certain restrictions, made available at
    https://www.sparnord.com/investor-relations/takeover-offer

    Questions may be directed to Neel Rosenberg (media) on +45 25 27 04 33 or to CFO Rune Brandt Børglum (investors)on +45 96 34 42 36.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia and blackned to create next-generation deployable tactical networks for the defense sector

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release
    Nokia and blackned to create next-generation deployable tactical networks for the defense sector

    • Companies sign agreement to provide advanced, deployable mobile communication systems for military battlefield operation.
    • Tailored for Germany’s defense requirements, with adaptability for international use.
    • Leverages Nokia’s cutting-edge 5G technology and blackned’s expertise in defense digitalization to enable high performance, scalability and strategic advantage.

    28 May 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia and blackned GmbH, in which the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall holds a 51% stake, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to create advanced deployable tactical networks for the defense sector, the companies announced today. The partnership brings together Nokia’s 5G technology and blackned’s expertise in defense digitalization to develop high-performance, next-generation tactical communications solutions that provide secure and reliable connectivity for military operations in the field.

    Under the agreement, the companies will integrate their respective product and solution portfolios to design a unique, deployable communication system tailored to Germany’s defense needs and adaptable for use in other countries. This collaboration will leverage Nokia’s 5G tactical communications technology and blackned’s software-based defense solutions, creating an ideally integrated platform for the Rheinmetall Battlesuite.

    Deployable tactical networks are cutting-edge, mobile solutions designed for quick deployment and extended reach. Built for various battlefield environments, these systems provide reliable, uninterrupted connectivity and high data rates for military teams supporting the Software Defined Defense paradigm. These deployable tactical networks enhance situational awareness, speed up decision making and improve asset co-ordination.

    “blackned is dedicated to advancing innovation in defense digitalization, and our agreement with Nokia represents an important milestone in that mission. Together, we will provide powerful, flexible and future-ready tactical network solutions built for the realities of modern defense, said” Timo Zaiser, CTO at blackned GmbH.

    “In a rapidly evolving tactical environment, speed, mobility and adaptability are paramount. Through the partnership with blackned, our 5G technology will empower defense forces to deploy robust communication capabilities swiftly and share intelligence more effectively, providing our customers with a decisive advantage on the battlefield,” added Giuseppe Targia, Head of Space and Defense at Nokia.

    Multimedia, technical information, and related news
    Web Page: Nokia Defense
    Web Page: Nokia 5G
    Product Page: AirScale Radio Access
    Web Page: Rheinmetall Digitalization
    Web Page: Rheinmetall Connectivity

    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    About blackned
    Since its foundation in 2009, blackned GmbH has specialised in the development of software-based defence solutions. With the tactical middleware RIDUX and the management system XONITOR, the company forms the core of an advanced architecture for the digitalisation of land forces. As the technical foundation of the Rheinmetall Battelsuite, the TACTICAL CORE digital ecosystem provides a future-proof and open framework for implementing digitalisation projects within NATO armed forces.

    blackned GmbH has been developing and realising customised, mission-critical communications solutions in the field of highly mobile, deployable networks for 15 years. With now six locations and over 200 employees worldwide, blackned is a leader in the industry. Since 2025, the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has been the majority shareholder of the company. The company’s expertise and commitment enable the development of innovative solutions that meet the requirements of modern armed forces and drive digital transformation.

    Media inquiries
    Nokia Press Office
    Email: Press.Services@nokia.com

    Rheinmetall Head of Public Relations
    Oliver Hoffmann
    E-mail: oliver.hoffmann@rheinmetall.com 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Four wedding ceremonies took place at Mayakovskaya metro station on May 25

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Employees of the capital’s registry offices held wedding ceremonies at the Mayakovskaya metro station on the night of May 25. On the most popular date of the year for marriage registration, four families were created there.

    “The last spring wedding ceremonies at the Mayakovskaya metro station, the site of the New Addresses of Happiness project, took place on the most popular date of the year – May 25. The capital’s registry offices registered more than a thousand marriages on this day. Due to the high demand for this beautiful date, the celebrations took place at outdoor ceremony sites and in wedding palaces, despite the fact that Sunday is a day off for most registry offices,” said

    Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    Wedding ceremonies at Mayakovskaya metro station are held at night, from 02:00 to 04:00, allowing future spouses to share this important moment with only their closest people in an unforgettable setting. The center of the hall is decorated with wedding decor, and the Moscow-2020 and Moscow-2024 trains accompany the participants of the ceremony on the tracks.

    “A wedding in the Moscow metro is an unforgettable memory for newlyweds. We are glad that every year more and more couples choose the metro for their wedding ceremony. We wish the newlyweds happy and long years of life together! We continue to participate in the Moscow Mayor’s project “New Addresses of Happiness” and provide venues of the capital’s transport complex for weddings,” said Deputy Moscow Mayor for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds can have a photo session on the Moscow-2024 train.

    In order to get married at Mayakovskaya station, you must personally submit an application to Wedding Palace No. 1 and pay a state fee of 350 rubles. No additional costs are required.

    There are more than 50 venues in Moscow for holding special events. These include wedding palaces, museums, metro stations, estates and restaurants. The “Our Wedding” service on the mos.ru portal will help you choose the ideal venue. In the capital Department of Information Technology said that this is the most detailed guide to wedding venues. Filters allow you to select a venue using various filters: interior style, availability of parking or live music. In addition, here you can specify the desired date of registration, the nearest metro station, the maximum number of guests and much more.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The summer season of the project “Sports Weekend” begins

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    May 31st project “Sports Weekend” returns to the capital’s open areas. For the first time, outdoor training will take place on Vorobyovy Gory, in the Troparevo recreation area and in Shkulev Park.

    Free access to classes of the joint project of government service centers andDepartment of Sports of the City of Moscow will be available at 54 venues in the most popular places in the capital. Under the guidance of professional athletes, functional and dance training, as well as yoga and stretching classes, will be organized there.

    Residents of Moscow can choose a site that is convenient for them – closer to home or the city center.

    The participants will also find their favorite training spots. Among them are the Southern Landscape Park on the territory of the Dream Island amusement park, the Technopark garden on the territory of the Skolkovo Innovation Center, the roofs of the Southern and Northern River Terminals, the 50th Anniversary of October Park, and many others.

    The training schedule and site addresses are available atproject website. You can also view the schedule and sign up for classes at any government services center. Specialists at the My Documents offices will help you register for training and tell you about the project in detail. In 2024 alone, more than 74 thousand people joined it, and over five thousand classes were completed.

    For those who prefer to train at home,project channel on weekdays from 07:00 there are exercises. In addition, users can join master classes in various sports, as well as meditations. Recordings of the broadcasts are available at a convenient time. Online training of the project “Sports Weekend” has already gained more than two million views.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season, which will unite the most vibrant events of the capital from June 1. Every day in all districts of the city there will be charity, cultural and sports events, most of them free. The Summer in Moscow project will be held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Since the beginning of the year, residents of the capital have paid more than nine million bills in the My Payments service

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Every year, residents of the capital increasingly use the My Payments service on mos.ru and in city mobile applications. In the capital Department of Information Technology noted that due to the constant development of the service, its demand is growing: since the beginning of 2025 alone, city residents have paid about 9.2 million bills with its help. This is eight percent more than for the same period last year.

    Most often, city residents used the service to pay bills for kindergarten and after-school programs, housing and communal services using a single payment document (SPD), electricity, home telephone and Internet, and also to top up schoolchildren’s Moskvenok cards.

    “The My Payments service provides residents of the capital with the opportunity to pay for more than nine thousand services of municipal and commercial organizations using convenient payment instruments. Over seven and a half years of operation, city residents have paid more than 115 million bills using it. At the same time, the service is constantly evolving: for example, last year, an additional method of paying bills was introduced for users using the fast payment system, functions were added for viewing the balance and purchasing travel tickets for public transport, as well as receiving and paying water bills not included in the EPD. Already this year, the service has new options for convenient payment for travel on the M-12, Central Ring Road and Western High-Speed Diameter highways, as well as setting up notifications about the issuance of new bills from the EPD for non-residential premises. For users of the service, these are additional opportunities to promptly receive information about the receipt of new bills and save time on paying them,” said Vladimir Novikov, Director of the Department for Support of Citywide Payment Systems of the Moscow Department of Information Technology.

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    The My Payments service automatically finds unpaid invoices if the user has a standard or full account on the mos.ru portal, and the necessary data is filled in the personal account. The more information about the documents the user adds, the more complete the information in the service will be. If this is not enough, you can find the required account and simultaneously enter the information directly in the service. To do this, use the widgets “Documents and data”, “Account by UIN” or“TC Certificate”. To avoid missing a payment, you can set up a subscription to receive notifications aboutnew accounts. After this, information about them will be automatically sent by e-mail or as push notifications in the mobile applications “Gosuslugi Moskvy” and “My Moscow”.

    Batch payment, templates and auto payments

    Reducing the time it takes to pay regular advance payments will help templates. You can also use the service set up auto payment according to a schedule, an invoice or a balance threshold. And if you need to pay several invoices at once, you can use the function in the service one-time (package) payment.

    The auto payment function is also available in charity service on the mos.ru portal. To set it up, after authorization and the first donation, you need to select the amount and set up a regular write-off. The charity service presents verified funds that support seriously ill children and adults, lonely people and families in difficult life situations, homeless cats and dogs, as well as environmental, scientific and educational projects and initiatives. On the project page, city residents can support any program or choose several – in this case, the donation amount will be divided equally among everyone.

    Paying bills via the fast payment system

    Paying bills through the fast payment system (FPS) frees city residents from the need to provide bank card details. And until January 10, 2026, when using the FPS in the My Payments service on the mos.ru portal, residents of the capital can pay bills without commission, as well as receive cashback in the amount of one percent of the payment amount (when paying for services of certain categories through the FPS). To do this, you must register in the loyalty program on the website before making a payment VAYPRETET.ru. Cashback in rubles will be automatically returned within a minute to the bank account from which the payment was made through the SBP. The promotion is carried out by the National Payment Card System – the operational payment and clearing center of the SBP. You can find out more about the organizer, terms and rules of the promotion on the website VAYPRETET.ru, as well as in the instructions on the mos.ru portal. If any questions arise, participants of the action can contact the support service of the mos.ru portal in the section “Feedback” and by calling the hotline: 7 495 539-55-55 (24-hour information and reference service for the provision of government services).

    Detailed information about all the possibilities of the My Payments service can be found ininstructions.

    You can learn more about how Moscow’s electronic services developed, as well as how just 30 years ago, in order to pay bills, you had to visit up to five different departments, from the film “Moscow in Digital”.

    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”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cinema Park “Moskino” invites children and parents to the animation festival

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On May 31 and June 1, the Moscow Festival of Animation and Children’s Cinema will be held in the Moskino Cinema Park. A bright holiday for children and their parents will bring together heroes of favorite cartoons. In addition to a rich entertainment program, guests will be treated to a business part for professional filmmakers and those wishing to uncover the secrets of filmmaking.

    “This year, the cinema park is planning to hold several large-scale festivals for the whole family. One of them will be the Moscow Animation Festival, which will feature many memorable entertainments. International Children’s Day is an important holiday for the country, and preserving family values is a priority for the cinema park. We have prepared a special fairy-tale program for this weekend – guests will be able to meet the creators of cartoons, participate in games, quests and see performances with their favorite characters,” said Kirill Kosenko, General Director of the Moskino Cinema Park.

    Project pitching, business session and cartoon parades

    On May 31, from 12:00 to 14:30, a pitching of animation projects will be held at the educational center. The jury will include one of the founders of Paranoid Animation Studio, Kirill Kiychenko, general producer of the 2D films studio, Vasily Solovyov, producer of the trilogy “The Last Knight” Vladimir Vereshchagin, chief artist of the Moskino cinema park Sergey Fevralev and other experts. The curator of the event will be Alena Sycheva, a film critic and producer. From 14:00 to 14:30, a ceremonial awarding of the winners and participants will take place.

    Also on May 31 from 15:00 to 17:00 there will be a business session dedicated to children’s culture in Moscow, its modern trends and development prospects. The discussion will be attended by producers Sergey Netievsky and Vladimir Vereshchagin, editor-in-chief of the Karusel TV channel Tatyana Tsyvareva, deputy general director of the State Budgetary Cultural Institution of the City of Moscow Mosrazvitie Sergey Melnikov, deputy head of the capital’s Department of Information Technology Boris Frolov and Deputy Director for Development of the Children’s Musical Theatre of the Young Actor Maria Fedorova. The moderator will be Managing Director of the Russian Media Group Dmitry Mednikov.

    For children and parents, a grand show with cartoon parades, competitions, interactive games and gifts from the festival’s information partner, Hit FM radio, will be held on the central square throughout the weekend. Guests will be treated to special master classes in themed tents with characters from their favorite cartoons. In addition, young visitors will be able to take part in competitions and fun games, ride carousels and mini-excavators, and go karting on pedal retro cars.

    Quest and performances

    In honor of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Korney Chukovsky’s fairy tale “Barmaley”, a fun quest awaits guests on May 31 and June 1. Participants will have to go through several tests on the sites of the cinema park and help Aibolit save the animals.

    On May 31 at 12:00 at the Gonzaga Theatre, viewers will be able to see the play “Don’t go, children, to Africa for a walk!” based on the fairy tale “Barmaley”.

    From 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, a master class by director Anton Mikhalev will be held for aspiring filmmakers. He will tell you how to attract and hold the viewer’s attention, and will also reveal the secrets of creating popular video projects. The lecture will be interesting for listeners over 12 years old.

    At 16:30, young guests will see a performance with an oriental plot “Aladdin”, which will be performed by artists of the Moscow Children’s Shadow Theater. At 18:00, the youngest ones will see the performance “Be-be-bears” – a story about the search for a magic crystal and strong friendship.

    On May 1 at 13:00 and 16:00 professional artists of the S.V. Obraztsov Puppet Theater will show the play “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” based on the famous Arabian fairy tale. Viewers will see oriental costumes and exquisite dolls.

    Master classes, staged shooting and graduation party

    In the central square, children will be able to show off their talents and take part in various master classes. Guests will be offered to voice a cartoon, win a competition for the best character drawing, create a 3D figure, make a kite and draw a movie poster.

    The Cowboy Town site will host staged filming based on the fairy tale film Aibolit-66. Participants will be offered to dress up as Aibolit, Barmaley and a pirate, playing charismatic characters under the director’s guidance. Horseback riding will also be possible at this site. You can take part in the filming on May 31 and June 1 throughout the day.

    At the Cathedral Square of Moscow location, participants will be transported into the atmosphere of the adventure film Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession, try on historical costumes and laugh at famous quotes. You can also take part in the filming throughout the weekend. In addition, on May 31 from 12:00 to 13:30, a graduation ball for cadets will be held at this location. 120 people from School No. 2073 (TiNAO) will take part in it. On June 1 at 14:00 and 18:00, guests will be able to attend funny clown performances and see a tent show in a special tent.

    Three tent circuses will operate in the capital as part of the Summer in Moscow projectConcerts, trainings and performances: how the large-scale project “Summer in Moscow” will take place

    The Moskino cinema park is part of Sergei Sobyanin’s “Moscow – City of Cinema” project and an object of the Moscow cinema cluster, which is being developed capital’s Department of CultureThe first stage of development has already been completed here: 24 natural sites, four pavilions and six infrastructure facilities have been built, including the sets “Center of Moscow”, “Moscow in the 1940s”, “Vitebsk Station”, “Yurovo Airport”, “Cathedral Square of Moscow”, “Deaf Village”, “County Town”, “Cowboy Town”, “St. Petersburg Bar” and other sites.

    The Moscow Film Cluster is an infrastructure facility, services and facilities for filmmakers, which are being developed by the Moscow Government within the framework of the Moscow — City of Cinema project. Its structure includes the Moskino Film Park, the Gorky Film Studio (sites on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino Cinema Network, the Film Commission and the Moskino Film Platform.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Walker-Munro, Senior Lecturer (Law), Southern Cross University

    On Wednesday, Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt and economics professor Richard Holden gave a joint address to the National Press Club in Canberra. Their key message? Australia isn’t spending enough money on university research.

    Schmidt wants to ensure Australia can undertake research vital to our national interests.

    “I look around and I am scared,” Schmidt said. “The Australian government investment in its sovereign research capability was 50% higher 15 years ago as a fraction of GDP.”

    In his remarks, Holden warned, “we’ve become addicted to funding […] research capability through international student income”.

    If this sounds familiar, both Schmidt and Holden have made similar calls before. And their press club presentation follows constant and repeated repeated calls from the university sector for more funds.

    How much is Australia spending on research and how does this compare to other countries?

    How does Australia compare?

    When we look around the world, Australia is lagging when it comes to research spending. Australia spends roughly 1.7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on all forms of research and development.

    Our research expenditure has also decreased every year since 2008, according to the Australian Academy of Science.

    Meanwhile, based on World Bank data, the United States spends about 3.59% of their GDP on research. China might only spend 2.56% of its GDP, but that’s 2.56% of around US$18.7 trillion (A$29 trillion) – meaning China spends about US$500 billion ($778 billion) on research annually.

    The OECD average (across 38 member countries) is 2.7%, a full percentage point higher than Australia. We’re also underspending compared to other nations smaller than us, including:

    – Finland has a population roughly one-fifth of Australia and spends 2.96% of its GDP on research

    – Sweden has a population of about 10 million and spends 3.41%.

    Australia’s top research universities (the Group of Eight), argue Australia needs to work towards a target of 3% GDP to “underwrite national prosperity”.

    The funding we have is unstable

    Australia’s university research funding also lacks stability.

    Government only funds part of university research – so universities have to come up with the rest. This adds a layer of vulnerability to our research system.

    One of the key sources of university-generated funding is international student fees.

    This means if there are cuts to overseas students – as we saw during COVID and as we see now due to federal government policy changes – there is a flow-on impact on research funding.

    Repeated calls for more funds have been ignored

    Universities have been asking for more money for years and these requests have been ignored by both sides of politics.

    But while the requests may not change, the global security context is shifting. As Schmidt told the press club,

    We can expect new technologies based around small-scale automated machines, hypersonic missiles and computer warfare to feature prominently if we are to have future conflicts between advanced economies.

    In such a case the research capability of a country will be incredibly important at influencing the overall winners and losers, because once the conflict starts, you ‘have what you got’.

    If we don’t properly fund universities to do cutting-edge research, such as quantum science, robotics and cybersecurity, researchers will go elsewhere to do their work. And some funders might not have Australian interests at heart.

    China, Russia and the European Union have leapt on US President Donald Trump’s recent decisions to defund or halt research programs, creating funds worth billions of dollars to woo scientists and scholars from the US to their own countries.

    What options do we have?

    The Albanese government has commissioned a strategic review of Australia’s research and development sector (led by Tesla chair Robyn Denholm), which is due to report by the end of the year. Part of its remit is to look at “mechanisms to improve coordination and impact of [research and development] funding and programs […].”

    In an ideal world, this will prompt the federal government up its funding of research, to match other countries. But previous unheard calls suggests this is unlikely.

    But we can also be more creative. Perhaps industry can fill the gap with an Australian “Silicon Valley” where emerging industries can be clustered with universities in research partnerships. This is what some authors have called “innovation precincts”.

    We could also look at prioritising industry-based PhDs, so postdoctoral students have a research job when they graduate. Or we could consider reallocating government funds going to other sources, such as defence, on topics of military or intelligence importance.

    This could see university funding pools become broader and deeper, more diversified and better suited to our national interests.

    Brendan Walker-Munro has completed paid consultancies for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and Independent National Security Legislation Monitor. He receives funding from the Australian Government under the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technologies Partnership.

    – ref. Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why – https://theconversation.com/nobel-laureate-brian-schmidt-is-scared-about-australias-research-capacity-this-is-why-257717

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  • MIL-OSI: UK businesses race to embed AI into enterprise workflows, EXL study finds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Businesses in the UK are making significant changes in the ways they work as they increasingly embed AI throughout their workflows and to scale and maximise ROI, according to new research by EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a global data and AI company. An 86% majority of organisations have significantly changed their operating model to accommodate AI, with 39% having completely redesigned how they work. Over the next year, companies expect half (50%) of their processes will include AI.

    The second annual EXL Enterprise AI Study: Driving Execution at Scale (UK Report) is based on a survey of 190 UK-based C-suite and other senior decision makers across the banking and finance, insurance, retail, utilities, and healthcare payer industries. Its findings shine a spotlight on the massive growth of enterprise GenAI implementations to date but also warn of data quality issues, talent shortages, and other roadblocks that could curtail some of the early progress companies have made as they move deeper into company-wide enterprise AI initiatives.

    The following are some of the report’s key findings:

    • Finance Leading the Charge: Leaders have emerged in the AI space, and the survey defines these organisations as those that have developed AI capabilities in at least five of the seven common business functions analysed in the report. Leaders were most likely to come from the banking and finance sector (18%), followed by utilities (16%), insurance (12%), and retail (10%).
    • Transforming to Enable AI in the Workflow: Organisations are developing new operating models to accommodate AI usage across their enterprise workflows. Overall, 86% of UK corporations have either made significant changes to their operating models (47%) or completely redesigned enterprise-wide operating models (39%) to integrate AI throughout their organisations.
    • Barriers Still Persist: Despite an average of £23.2 million per company in AI investment, barriers to adoption persist. The largest of these are cost or budget constraints, followed by concerns about data privacy and security, and the lack of a clear AI strategy or vision. What’s more, nearly 70% of companies say they have yet to achieve the data accessibility, efficiency, quality, consistency, and transparency required for AI to thrive in their organisations.
    • Companies Eye the Best Ways to Scale AI: Overall, 88% of respondents said it’s very or extremely important for their organization to scale their AI initiatives in the coming year. Executives ranked implementing AI governance (42%) and improving data quality and accessibility (42%) as their top priorities.
    • Retailers Eager to Make Larger Investments: Retailers are the most likely (42%) to say they are ramping up GenAI significantly, followed by utilities (30%), banking and finance (24%), and insurers (9%).

    “The only way large corporations can truly capitalise on the full power of AI is by integrating the technology into enterprise workflows,” said Anand “Andy” Logani, chief data and AI officer at EXL. “Executed well, the right AI strategy has the ability to deliver unmatched business value without disrupting core business functions.”

    The full report, 2025 EXL Enterprise AI Study: Driving AI Execution at Scale (UK Report), can be accessed here.

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