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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: World Bank Group, IAEA Formalize Partnership to Collaborate on Nuclear Energy for Development

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) –

    Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, sign a partnership agreement to collaborate on the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy for development. (Photo: M Arnaldo/World Bank)

    The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sealed an agreement today to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The partnership agreement, signed by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, formalizes multiple engagements between the two institutions over the last year, and marks the World Bank Group’s first concrete step to reengage with nuclear power in decades.

    The agreement also reflects a new, broader approach by the World Bank Group to electrification—one that prioritizes accessibility, affordability, and reliability, while managing emissions responsibly. With electricity demand in developing countries expected to more than double by 2035, this approach aims to help countries deliver the energy people need by enabling pathways that best fit their national context, including development objectives and Nationally Determined Contributions.

    Nuclear energy provides continuous baseload power, enhancing grid stability and resilience. Reliable baseload electricity is essential for job-generating sectors such as infrastructure, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing. Nuclear power is also a source of high-skilled employment and stimulates investment across the broader economy. In addition, it can adjust to changes in electricity demand and support frequency regulation, enabling greater integration of variable renewable energy sources.

    “Jobs need electricity. So do factories, hospitals, schools, and water systems. And as demand surges—with AI and development alike—we must help countries deliver reliable, affordable power. That’s why we’re embracing nuclear energy as part of the solution—and reembracing it as part of the mix the World Bank Group can offer developing countries to achieve their ambitions. Importantly, nuclear delivers baseload power, which is essential to building modern economies,” said World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. “Our partnership with the IAEA marks an important step, and I’m grateful to Rafael for his personal commitment and leadership in making this possible. Together, we’ll deepen our expertise, support countries that choose nuclear, and ensure that safety, security, and sustainability guide every step forward.”

    “Today’s agreement is a milestone and the result of a year of joint work since President Ajay Banga kindly invited me to the World Bank Group Executive Board in Washington in June of last year,” IAEA Director General Grossi said. “This landmark partnership, yet another sign of the world’s return to realism on nuclear power, opens the door for other multilateral development banks and private investors to consider nuclear as a viable tool for energy security and sustainable prosperity. Together, we can help more people build a better future.”

    Under the memorandum of understanding signed today, the IAEA will work with the World Bank Group in three key areas:

    • Build knowledge related to the nuclear field: Expand the World Bank Group’s understanding of nuclear safety, security, safeguards, energy planning, new technologies, fuel cycles, reactor lifecycles, and waste management.
    • Extend the lifespan of existing nuclear power plants: Support developing countries in safely extending the life of existing nuclear reactors-one of the most cost-effective sources of low-carbon power-as many global reactors near the end of their original 40-year design life.
    • Advance SMRs: Accelerate the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), which offer flexible deployment, lower upfront costs, and potential for wide adoption in developing economies.

    Thirty-one countries currently operate nuclear power plants, which combined produce about 9% of the world’s electricity, amounting to almost a quarter of all low-carbon power globally. More than 30 other countries, most of them in the developing world, are considering or already embarking on the introduction of nuclear power and are working with the IAEA to develop the necessary infrastructure to do so safely, securely and sustainably.

    “SMRs have great potential to cleanly and reliably power progress and fight poverty, but financing remains a roadblock,” Director General Grossi said. “Today’s agreement is a crucial first step to clearing that path.”

    Contacts

    World Bank Group (London): David Young, (202) 473-4691, dyoung7@worldbankgroup.org;

    International Atomic Energy Agency (Vienna): Jeffrey Donovan, +43 699 165 22443, j.r.donovan@iaea.org

    About the World Bank Group: The World Bank Group works to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet through a combination of financing, knowledge, and expertise. It consists of the World Bank, including the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA); the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). For more information, please visit www.worldbank.org, ida.worldbank.org/en/home, www.miga.org, www.ifc.org, and www.icsid.worldbank.org. 

    About the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): The IAEA is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes. The IAEA supports its member states in developing robust and sustainable nuclear safety and security infrastructures and applies safeguards to verify the peaceful use of nuclear material and technology.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Federal government and the municipality of Casselman invest in Bird’s Eye View Park 

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Casselman, ON, June 26, 2025 — Casselman is developing Bird’s Eye View Park into a welcoming green space with a focus on bird life, after a combined investment of $1,000,000 from the federal government and the municipality. Giovanna Mingarelli, Member of Parliament for Prescott—Russell—Cumberland and Mayor Geneviève Lajoie, were onsite today to make the announcement.

    The park will showcase a bird observatory, a bird sanctuary, a park, and a walking trail on the banks of the Nation River. Bird watchers and photographers will enjoy front-row access to a diverse range of bird life, including rare species, while an accessible walking trail with bilingual signage highlights the park’s wildlife and flora, complemented by cultural and tourist activities that enhance the visitor experience.

    The Bird’s Eye View Park will maintain the biodiversity and natural habitat of the area through activities such as planting native species and removing invasive species and monitoring bird activity, all with the goal of enhancing the local ecosystem to make it more resilient to climate change.

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  • India launches First Maritime NBFC — Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a significant development for India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated the country’s first dedicated Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) for the maritime sector — Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL). The event was also attended by Union Minister of State for MoPSW, Shantanu Thakur, and Secretary of MoPSW, TK Ramachandran.

    SMFCL, formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, has officially been registered as a NBFC with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as of June 19, 2025. It has also earned the status of a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise. The move marks a major milestone under the government’s Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, aimed at bolstering the maritime infrastructure and transforming India into a global maritime power.

    Speaking at the launch, Minister Sonowal emphasized the strategic importance of SMFCL in addressing financial challenges within the sector. “The registration of Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited as an NBFC is a major milestone in India’s maritime journey. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, we are taking decisive steps to strengthen the maritime sector as a key pillar of our economy. SMFCL will bridge crucial financing gaps and offer sector-specific financial solutions, empowering ports, MSMEs, startups, and institutions. It has fulfilled a long-standing demand of the maritime industry in the country,” he said.

    As a sector-specific NBFC, SMFCL will offer a range of tailored financial products including short-, medium-, and long-term funding. These will be extended to various stakeholders such as port authorities, shipping companies, MSMEs, startups, and maritime educational institutions.

    The corporation’s expanded role also encompasses support for shipbuilding, renewable energy, cruise tourism, and maritime education—key components in India’s strategy to enhance its global maritime presence. The launch aligns closely with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and the national ambition of building a “Viksit Bharat” (developed India).

    Minister of State for MoPSW, Shantanu Thakur, highlighted the transformative impact of SMFCL’s NBFC status. “With SMFCL now functioning as a dedicated NBFC, we’re creating a focused financial ecosystem to accelerate maritime growth. This will unlock opportunities for innovation, investment, and inclusive development across the sector,” he stated.

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Nnamdi O. Madichie, Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, University of Kigali

    Every December in Nigeria and Ghana a giant party takes place, unfolding in a whirlwind of concerts, festivals, weddings, art shows, dress-ups, meet-ups and travel. Locals and diaspora west Africans returning from overseas come together to create Detty December, a festive event stretching from mid-December to the new year.

    Detty is a playful term for “dirty” in the regional Pidgin language and “Detty December” is a term commonly believed to have been coined by Afropop star Mr Eazi in 2016. It means letting loose and indulging in some fun and revelry.

    Major events headlined by local and international music stars punctuate Detty December. In Nigeria events range from Flytime Fest in Lagos to Carnival Calabar, which showcases cultural heritage. In Ghana, festivals like AfroFuture and Afro Nation attract global celebrities and influencers as well as returning citizens.

    But this isn’t just a holiday fling. Propelled by youthful energy and cultural innovation, it’s an economic phenomenon. And it represents a shift in Africa’s urban landscape and its relationship with the rest of the world.

    Detty December now stands as a pillar of Africa’s creative economy, which has built on the global popularity of music from the continent, from Afrobeats to amapiano.

    As marketing and entrepreneurship lecturers with an eye on the creative industries, we’ve researched Detty December and believe it’s a cultural tourism phenomenon with the potential to spread across the continent. In fact, it’s already begun to do so.

    Nigeria: the economic power of Detty December

    Despite infrastructure challenges, places like Lagos are new cultural epicentres. During Detty December the city becomes a carnival of reunions and celebrations. “I Just Got Backs” (IJGBs) return, music spills from every bar and events pop up daily.

    Once simply a cultural moment, Detty December has rapidly become a powerful economic engine. It makes a big impact on hospitality, entertainment, tourism and local businesses.

    In Lagos alone, the 2024 festivities generated an estimated US$71.6 million in state revenue. Hotels contributed US$44 million and short-term rentals added US$30 million.

    Nationally, the impact is even more staggering. Detty December injected over US$220 million into Nigeria’s economy in 2023.

    A major driver of this growth is tourism. An estimated 1.2 million visitors flocked to Lagos in December 2024. Nearly 90% of these were diaspora Nigerians.

    Afrobeats star Wizkid’s Made in Lagos concert alone pulled in nearly US$650,000 in ticket sales. New song releases on Fridays have become features of the season.

    Beyond direct spending, Detty December creates temporary and permanent jobs and bolsters small businesses.

    Ghana: December in GH

    The government of neighbouring Ghana has recognised this potential, strategically branding its festive season December in GH. This initiative leverages cultural tourism for substantial economic gain. The country even takes measures like visa-on-arrival in December to encourage visitors.

    This builds on cultural tourism successes like the 2019 Year of Return campaign. In 2023, December in GH reportedly attracted about 115,000 participants.

    Even in a challenging economic climate, Detty December continues to thrive. This indicates a desire for cultural connection and a much-needed escape, especially among the continent’s youth and its global diaspora communities.

    South Africa: Ke Dezemba

    From Flytime in Lagos and AfroNation in Accra to Alte Sounds in Kigali and the vibrant December nightlife in Mombasa or Johannesburg’s rooftop party events, African cities have become seasonal epicentres for cultural consumption.

    “Ke Dezemba” is a term used in South Africa to describe the festive season. It’s a vibrant and celebratory term that’s often associated with summer holidays, braaiing (barbecuing) and social gatherings. It could become the branding of the country’s own Detty December.

    South Africa’s global profile has been raised during its 2025 presidency of the G20. Adopting its own version of Detty December could continue to amplify Brand South Africa. It could show off the country’s vibrancy, creativity, hospitality and potential for investment.

    Aligning cultural celebration with global visibility could reframe a season of revelry into a strategic cultural and economic asset. For South Africa, this could inject capital into the tourism sector, boosting hospitality, transport and ancillary services.

    Read more: Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda

    Beyond direct tourism, the spotlight on South African art and culture during this period could make a lasting impact on the creative economy, fostering growth and job creation.

    Physical celebration could be digitally amplified to make a lasting impression.

    A notable example is Spotify’s unveiling of its Detty December hub. The music streaming service intends celebrating the festive season across west Africa and South Africa with playlists of party tracks.

    Spotify’s Phiona Okumu explains:

    Detty December is a special time for our users in west Africa, and Ke Dezemba symbolises South Africa’s spirit of celebration.

    How to make it work

    The lessons from west African cities suggest that cultural economies thrive with:

    • flexible governance

    • inclusive participation

    • engaged diasporas

    • innovative business models.

    For Nigeria’s Detty December model to be sustainable it would require strategic policy support, urban planning integration and investment in creative infrastructure.

    A group of diasporans in Ghana at the AfroFuture festival. Fquasie/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

    Funding models such as memberships and sponsorships are crucial for the longevity of music festivals. Policy support and infrastructure investment are necessary to unlock the full potential of the creative sector.

    Cultural tourism, powerfully embodied by Detty December, is emerging as a viable economic strategy for African cities. This signals a broader recognition of culture’s economic power. It offers a compelling canvas for economic development and nation branding.

    – Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money
    – https://theconversation.com/detty-december-started-as-a-nigerian-cultural-moment-now-its-spreading-across-the-continent-and-minting-money-258949

    MIL OSI Africa –

  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Nnamdi O. Madichie, Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, University of Kigali

    Festivals like Carnival Calabar in Nigeria abound throughout the year-end parties across west Africa and beyond. Akintomiwaao/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

    Every December in Nigeria and Ghana a giant party takes place, unfolding in a whirlwind of concerts, festivals, weddings, art shows, dress-ups, meet-ups and travel. Locals and diaspora west Africans returning from overseas come together to create Detty December, a festive event stretching from mid-December to the new year.

    Detty is a playful term for “dirty” in the regional Pidgin language and “Detty December” is a term commonly believed to have been coined by Afropop star Mr Eazi in 2016. It means letting loose and indulging in some fun and revelry.

    Major events headlined by local and international music stars punctuate Detty December. In Nigeria events range from Flytime Fest in Lagos to Carnival Calabar, which showcases cultural heritage. In Ghana, festivals like AfroFuture and Afro Nation attract global celebrities and influencers as well as returning citizens.

    But this isn’t just a holiday fling. Propelled by youthful energy and cultural innovation, it’s an economic phenomenon. And it represents a shift in Africa’s urban landscape and its relationship with the rest of the world.

    Detty December now stands as a pillar of Africa’s creative economy, which has built on the global popularity of music from the continent, from Afrobeats to amapiano.

    As marketing and entrepreneurship lecturers with an eye on the creative industries, we’ve researched Detty December and believe it’s a cultural tourism phenomenon with the potential to spread across the continent. In fact, it’s already begun to do so.

    Nigeria: the economic power of Detty December

    Despite infrastructure challenges, places like Lagos are new cultural epicentres. During Detty December the city becomes a carnival of reunions and celebrations. “I Just Got Backs” (IJGBs) return, music spills from every bar and events pop up daily.

    Once simply a cultural moment, Detty December has rapidly become a powerful economic engine. It makes a big impact on hospitality, entertainment, tourism and local businesses.

    In Lagos alone, the 2024 festivities generated an estimated US$71.6 million in state revenue. Hotels contributed US$44 million and short-term rentals added US$30 million.

    Nationally, the impact is even more staggering. Detty December injected over US$220 million into Nigeria’s economy in 2023.

    A major driver of this growth is tourism. An estimated 1.2 million visitors flocked to Lagos in December 2024. Nearly 90% of these were diaspora Nigerians.

    Afrobeats star Wizkid’s Made in Lagos concert alone pulled in nearly US$650,000 in ticket sales. New song releases on Fridays have become features of the season.

    Beyond direct spending, Detty December creates temporary and permanent jobs and bolsters small businesses.

    Ghana: December in GH

    The government of neighbouring Ghana has recognised this potential, strategically branding its festive season December in GH. This initiative leverages cultural tourism for substantial economic gain. The country even takes measures like visa-on-arrival in December to encourage visitors.

    This builds on cultural tourism successes like the 2019 Year of Return campaign. In 2023, December in GH reportedly attracted about 115,000 participants.

    Even in a challenging economic climate, Detty December continues to thrive. This indicates a desire for cultural connection and a much-needed escape, especially among the continent’s youth and its global diaspora communities.

    South Africa: Ke Dezemba

    From Flytime in Lagos and AfroNation in Accra to Alte Sounds in Kigali and the vibrant December nightlife in Mombasa or Johannesburg’s rooftop party events, African cities have become seasonal epicentres for cultural consumption.

    “Ke Dezemba” is a term used in South Africa to describe the festive season. It’s a vibrant and celebratory term that’s often associated with summer holidays, braaiing (barbecuing) and social gatherings. It could become the branding of the country’s own Detty December.

    South Africa’s global profile has been raised during its 2025 presidency of the G20. Adopting its own version of Detty December could continue to amplify Brand South Africa. It could show off the country’s vibrancy, creativity, hospitality and potential for investment.

    Aligning cultural celebration with global visibility could reframe a season of revelry into a strategic cultural and economic asset. For South Africa, this could inject capital into the tourism sector, boosting hospitality, transport and ancillary services.



    Read more:
    Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda

    Beyond direct tourism, the spotlight on South African art and culture during this period could make a lasting impact on the creative economy, fostering growth and job creation.

    Physical celebration could be digitally amplified to make a lasting impression.

    A notable example is Spotify’s unveiling of its Detty December hub. The music streaming service intends celebrating the festive season across west Africa and South Africa with playlists of party tracks.

    Spotify’s Phiona Okumu explains:

    Detty December is a special time for our users in west Africa, and Ke Dezemba symbolises South Africa’s spirit of celebration.

    How to make it work

    The lessons from west African cities suggest that cultural economies thrive with:

    • flexible governance

    • inclusive participation

    • engaged diasporas

    • innovative business models.

    For Nigeria’s Detty December model to be sustainable it would require strategic policy support, urban planning integration and investment in creative infrastructure.

    A group of diasporans in Ghana at the AfroFuture festival.
    Fquasie/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

    Funding models such as memberships and sponsorships are crucial for the longevity of music festivals. Policy support and infrastructure investment are necessary to unlock the full potential of the creative sector.

    Cultural tourism, powerfully embodied by Detty December, is emerging as a viable economic strategy for African cities. This signals a broader recognition of culture’s economic power. It offers a compelling canvas for economic development and nation branding.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money – https://theconversation.com/detty-december-started-as-a-nigerian-cultural-moment-now-its-spreading-across-the-continent-and-minting-money-258949

    MIL OSI Analysis –

  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Nnamdi O. Madichie, Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, University of Kigali

    Festivals like Carnival Calabar in Nigeria abound throughout the year-end parties across west Africa and beyond. Akintomiwaao/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

    Every December in Nigeria and Ghana a giant party takes place, unfolding in a whirlwind of concerts, festivals, weddings, art shows, dress-ups, meet-ups and travel. Locals and diaspora west Africans returning from overseas come together to create Detty December, a festive event stretching from mid-December to the new year.

    Detty is a playful term for “dirty” in the regional Pidgin language and “Detty December” is a term commonly believed to have been coined by Afropop star Mr Eazi in 2016. It means letting loose and indulging in some fun and revelry.

    Major events headlined by local and international music stars punctuate Detty December. In Nigeria events range from Flytime Fest in Lagos to Carnival Calabar, which showcases cultural heritage. In Ghana, festivals like AfroFuture and Afro Nation attract global celebrities and influencers as well as returning citizens.

    But this isn’t just a holiday fling. Propelled by youthful energy and cultural innovation, it’s an economic phenomenon. And it represents a shift in Africa’s urban landscape and its relationship with the rest of the world.

    Detty December now stands as a pillar of Africa’s creative economy, which has built on the global popularity of music from the continent, from Afrobeats to amapiano.

    As marketing and entrepreneurship lecturers with an eye on the creative industries, we’ve researched Detty December and believe it’s a cultural tourism phenomenon with the potential to spread across the continent. In fact, it’s already begun to do so.

    Nigeria: the economic power of Detty December

    Despite infrastructure challenges, places like Lagos are new cultural epicentres. During Detty December the city becomes a carnival of reunions and celebrations. “I Just Got Backs” (IJGBs) return, music spills from every bar and events pop up daily.

    Once simply a cultural moment, Detty December has rapidly become a powerful economic engine. It makes a big impact on hospitality, entertainment, tourism and local businesses.

    In Lagos alone, the 2024 festivities generated an estimated US$71.6 million in state revenue. Hotels contributed US$44 million and short-term rentals added US$30 million.

    Nationally, the impact is even more staggering. Detty December injected over US$220 million into Nigeria’s economy in 2023.

    A major driver of this growth is tourism. An estimated 1.2 million visitors flocked to Lagos in December 2024. Nearly 90% of these were diaspora Nigerians.

    Afrobeats star Wizkid’s Made in Lagos concert alone pulled in nearly US$650,000 in ticket sales. New song releases on Fridays have become features of the season.

    Beyond direct spending, Detty December creates temporary and permanent jobs and bolsters small businesses.

    Ghana: December in GH

    The government of neighbouring Ghana has recognised this potential, strategically branding its festive season December in GH. This initiative leverages cultural tourism for substantial economic gain. The country even takes measures like visa-on-arrival in December to encourage visitors.

    This builds on cultural tourism successes like the 2019 Year of Return campaign. In 2023, December in GH reportedly attracted about 115,000 participants.

    Even in a challenging economic climate, Detty December continues to thrive. This indicates a desire for cultural connection and a much-needed escape, especially among the continent’s youth and its global diaspora communities.

    South Africa: Ke Dezemba

    From Flytime in Lagos and AfroNation in Accra to Alte Sounds in Kigali and the vibrant December nightlife in Mombasa or Johannesburg’s rooftop party events, African cities have become seasonal epicentres for cultural consumption.

    “Ke Dezemba” is a term used in South Africa to describe the festive season. It’s a vibrant and celebratory term that’s often associated with summer holidays, braaiing (barbecuing) and social gatherings. It could become the branding of the country’s own Detty December.

    South Africa’s global profile has been raised during its 2025 presidency of the G20. Adopting its own version of Detty December could continue to amplify Brand South Africa. It could show off the country’s vibrancy, creativity, hospitality and potential for investment.

    Aligning cultural celebration with global visibility could reframe a season of revelry into a strategic cultural and economic asset. For South Africa, this could inject capital into the tourism sector, boosting hospitality, transport and ancillary services.



    Read more:
    Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda

    Beyond direct tourism, the spotlight on South African art and culture during this period could make a lasting impact on the creative economy, fostering growth and job creation.

    Physical celebration could be digitally amplified to make a lasting impression.

    A notable example is Spotify’s unveiling of its Detty December hub. The music streaming service intends celebrating the festive season across west Africa and South Africa with playlists of party tracks.

    Spotify’s Phiona Okumu explains:

    Detty December is a special time for our users in west Africa, and Ke Dezemba symbolises South Africa’s spirit of celebration.

    How to make it work

    The lessons from west African cities suggest that cultural economies thrive with:

    • flexible governance

    • inclusive participation

    • engaged diasporas

    • innovative business models.

    For Nigeria’s Detty December model to be sustainable it would require strategic policy support, urban planning integration and investment in creative infrastructure.

    A group of diasporans in Ghana at the AfroFuture festival.
    Fquasie/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

    Funding models such as memberships and sponsorships are crucial for the longevity of music festivals. Policy support and infrastructure investment are necessary to unlock the full potential of the creative sector.

    Cultural tourism, powerfully embodied by Detty December, is emerging as a viable economic strategy for African cities. This signals a broader recognition of culture’s economic power. It offers a compelling canvas for economic development and nation branding.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money – https://theconversation.com/detty-december-started-as-a-nigerian-cultural-moment-now-its-spreading-across-the-continent-and-minting-money-258949

    MIL OSI Analysis –

  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese state councilor stresses bolstering employment, boosting consumption

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

    CHANGSHA, June 26 — Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin has called for efforts to stabilize the employment of key groups such as college graduates and further boost culture, tourism and sports-related consumption.

    Shen made the remarks during an inspection tour in central China’s Hunan Province from Monday to Thursday.

    Shen urged placing greater importance on employment, and called for supportive measures to strengthen the job opportunities for key groups including college graduates, migrant workers and those who have shaken off poverty.

    Enterprises should receive more support to aid in the creation of more job opportunities, said Shen, who called for the launch of large-scale vocational training programs in key sectors to improve labor force skills.

    Shen also called for efforts to continue increasing the supply of high-quality products and services, and to accelerate the integration of culture, tourism and sports with science and technology, to better meet people’s growing demand. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Saudi Arabia: Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    June 26, 2025

    A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments.

    The authorities have consented to the publication of this statement. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF Executive Board for discussion and decision.

    Washington, DC: Saudi Arabia’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience to shocks, with non-oil economic activities expanding, inflation contained, and unemployment reaching record-low levels. While lower oil proceeds and investment-linked imports led to the emergence of twin deficits, external and fiscal buffers remain ample. A higher-than-budgeted fiscal stance in 2025 remains appropriate to prevent procyclicality that could exacerbate the growth impact of lower oil prices. Addressing strong credit growth and associated funding pressures will be crucial in mitigating risks to systemic financial stability. Given the current heightened global uncertainty, continued efforts on structural reform are essential to sustain non-oil growth and drive economic diversification.

    RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS[1]

    Saudi Arabia’s economy has been resilient to shocks. In 2024, non-oil real GDP grew by 4.2 percent, primarily driven by private consumption and non-oil private investment, with retail, hospitality, and construction leading growth. Repeated extensions of the OPEC+ production cuts have kept oil output at 9 million barrels per day (mb/d)—the lowest level since 2011— resulting in a 4.4 percent decline in oil GDP and an overall real growth rate of 1.8 percent. The composite PMI indicates sustained activity in Q1 2025, with the latest Q1 GDP estimate showing non-oil activities expanding by 4.9 percent year-on-year.

    The labor market’s strong momentum continues. The unemployment rate for Saudi nationals has declined to a record low of 7 percent in 2024, surpassing the original Vision 2030 target, which has now been revised down to 5 percent. The improvement is broad-based, with both youth and female unemployment halved over a four-year period. Private sector employment surged by 12 percent on average in 2024, while public sector hiring continued to slow, reflecting a redeployment to non-government entities.

    Inflation is contained as rent inflation decelerates. Despite a small pick-up to 2.3 percent in April 2025, headline inflation remains low, helped by high real interest rates. Declining prices for transport and communication helped offset housing rent inflation, which has decelerated for the 6th consecutive month to 8.1 percent y-o-y (the lowest annual rise since February 2023). Real wages have remained stable, albeit with some pickup for highly skilled workers.   

    The current account shifted to a narrow deficit, transitioning from a surplus of 2.9 percent of GDP in 2023 to a deficit of 0.5 percent of GDP in 2024. This shift mainly reflects a decline in oil export proceeds, higher imports of machinery and equipment, and stronger remittance outflows—factors that more than offset a surge in tourism inflows. The current account deficit has been financed through external borrowing and reduced FX asset accumulation. As a result, the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) net foreign assets (NFA) holdings stabilized at $415 billion by end-2024—equivalent to 15 months of imports and 187 percent of the IMF’s reserve adequacy metric. 

    While spending overruns increased the overall fiscal deficit, the fiscal stance—as measured by the non-oil primary balance—showed a slight improvement in 2024. Additional expenditures related to project financing—partly linked to an accelerated implementation of Vision 2030—and flat oil revenue widened the overall fiscal deficit to 2.5 percent of GDP, approximately 0.8 percentage points above the budgeted target. However, driven by stronger non-oil revenue, the non-oil primary deficit improved, decreasing by 0.6 percentage points of GDP in 2024 compared to 2023. Central government debt rose to 26.2 percent of GDP as Saudi Arabia became the largest emerging market dollar debt issuer in 2024. However, Saudi Arabia remains amongst the lowest indebted nation globally and net debt is relatively low at approximately 17 percent of GDP.

    ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AND RISKS

    Robust domestic demand—including from government-led projects—will continue to drive growth despite heightened global uncertainty and a weakened commodity price outlook. Non-oil real GDP growth is projected at 3.4 percent in 2025, about 0.8 percentage points lower than in 2024. This reflects the continued implementation of Vision 2030 projects through public and private investment, as well as strong credit growth, which would help sustain domestic demand and mitigate the impact of lower oil prices. The direct impact of rising global trade tensions is limited, as oil products—comprising 78 percent of Saudi Arabia’s goods exports to the U.S. in 2024—are exempt from U.S. tariffs, while non-oil exports to the U.S. only account for 3.4 percent of Saudi Arabia’s total non-oil exports. Over the medium term, domestic demand—including momentum ahead of Saudi Arabia’s hosting of large-scale international events—is expected to push non-oil growth closer to 4 percent in 2027 before stabilizing at 3.5 percent by 2030. Supported by the OPEC+ production cut phase-out schedule, overall GDP growth will accelerate to 3.5 percent in 2025 and 3.9 percent in 2026 before stabilizing at approximately 3.3 percent over the medium term.

    Inflation would remain anchored around 2 percent, supported by a credible peg to the U.S. dollar, domestic subsidies, and an elastic supply of expatriate labor, notwithstanding a projected moderate positive output gap over the medium term. Imported inflation from increased tariffs worldwide is expected to remain contained.

    The external position will weaken. Investment-linked imports and remittance outflows from an expanding expatriate labor force are expected to widen the current account deficit, which is projected to peak at about 3.9 percent of GDP by 2027 before converging to about 3.4 percent of GDP in 2030. Rising non-oil exports and robust inbound tourism will have a partial offsetting effect. The deficit will be increasingly financed through deposit drawdowns, less FX asset accumulation abroad, and external borrowing. International reserve coverage would remain adequate at about 11-12 month import coverage over the medium term, with foreign assets held by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and other government-related entities offering strong additional buffers.

    Risks to the outlook are mainly to the downside. Weaker oil demand, driven by heightened uncertainty, an escalation of global trade tensions, and deepening geoeconomic fragmentation could dampen oil proceeds. This, in turn, would lead to higher fiscal deficits and debt and costlier financing. An abrupt decrease in spending by the government (including projects recalibration below its baseline) or a slowdown in reform implementation in response to lower oil prices could further hinder private investment growth. Conversely, higher-than-expected oil production/prices and accelerated implementation of reforms could yield stronger or earlier-than-expected growth dividends.

    POLICIES

    Fiscal Policy

    The 2025 fiscal stance—resulting in a deficit twice the budget target—remains appropriate. Given past overruns and the ongoing transformational projects tied to Vision 2030, staff anticipates higher current expenditures than budgeted. Combined with lower oil prices and minimal performance-linked dividends from Aramco, this will bring the overall fiscal deficit to 4.3 percent of GDP. However, this outcome still represents a 3.6 percentage points of non-oil GDP improvement in the non-oil primary balance, effectively frontloading part of the adjustment required by 2030 to uphold intergenerational equity. Given the upfront adjustment and ample fiscal buffers available, staff believes that additional spending restraint in 2025—triggered by lower-than-budgeted oil prices—is not necessary as it would make fiscal policy procyclical and exacerbate the impact on growth.

    Over the medium term, the overall fiscal deficit is expected to narrow. After peaking at 4.3 percent of GDP in 2025, it will decline to approximately 3.3 percent of GDP by 2030, driven by ongoing wage bill containment and spending efficiency measures. Under this baseline scenario, the non-oil primary deficit would shrink by about 4.2 percent of non-oil GDP from 2025 to 2030. The fiscal deficit would primarily be financed by borrowing, including through debt issuances, syndicated loans or facilities from export credit agencies, leading to an increase in the public debt-to-GDP ratio to about 42 percent by 2030.

    A gradual fiscal consolidation will remain necessary over the medium term to achieve intergenerational equity. To avoid disruptive adjustments and build buffers, an additional 3.3 percent of non-oil GDP must be generated over the 2026-30 period, mainly through:

    • Non-oil revenue mobilization. Plans to increase the tax rate on underdeveloped land, introduce a tax on vacant land, and broadening the VAT base (e.g., for e-commerce transactions) are welcome. Additional efforts—including through new tax policy measures and continued efforts to strengthen revenue administration—would be needed. The temporary tax penalty waiver introduced repeatedly since Covid, should not be renewed when it expires in June as it fuels moral hazard and could undermine compliance.
    • Removing energy subsidies. Staff welcomes the ongoing energy price adjustments—including a doubling of diesel prices since January 2024—which combined with lower international oil prices have reduced fuel subsidies to 3½ percent of GDP (down from 5½ percent in 2022). With retail fuel prices closer to international oil prices and the envisaged scaling up of the well-targeted Damaan social support program, efforts should be accelerated to reduce energy subsidies, including by removing the cap on gasoline prices.
    • Rationalizing other spending. The mission welcomes ongoing spending reviews—including recent assessments on project execution by various government entities—to identify areas for potential savings and efficiency gains. Further rationalization should prioritize reducing current expenditures with a low fiscal multiplier, while preserving medium-term, growth-enhancing infrastructure plans. Greater transparency on how spending prioritization and recalibration aligns with the authorities’ announced investment plans will support investor confidence.

    Given the high global uncertainty, staff welcomes the authorities’ contingency planning to safeguard fiscal sustainability in the event of a severe shock. In a scenario where oil prices decline significantly, a more aggressive fiscal consolidation strategy would be necessary. Identifying and prioritizing projects that can be extended or cut, if further adjustments are required, represents a prudent approach to maintaining fiscal sustainability. Staff recommends a partial drawdown of fiscal buffers in the event of a temporary oil price shock, which would help smooth the transition to a steady state and mitigate the impact of short-term oil price fluctuations.

    Sustaining the authorities’ ongoing efforts to strengthen fiscal institutions will be crucial in supporting the fiscal adjustment and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives. Enhancing the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework remains a priority, particularly through better integration of its multiyear projections into annual budget preparations to align spending ceilings with fiscal forecasts, including commitments from multi-year contracts. Operationalizing and ensuring compliance with an expenditure-based fiscal rule would help anchor the fiscal stance over the medium term.

    Prudent debt management and a proper sovereign asset liability management (SALM) framework becomes increasingly important in a lower oil price environment. The mission encourages the authorities to assess the complex trade-offs between making greater use of central government deposits (currently at around 9¼ percent of GDP) and new bond issuances. The mission also supports the ongoing efforts toward operationalizing a comprehensive SALM framework to enhance the oversight of sovereign balance sheet exposures, which publication alongside the budget statement would support the drive for greater transparency and provide additional tools for fiscal policy analysis and formulation. Additionally, contingent liabilities—such as financing obligations for giga projects, debt guarantees, and Public-Private Partnerships—should be closely monitored.

    Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy

    SAMA has continued to refine its liquidity management framework to help reduce  overall liquidity volatility. Bank funding conditions in Saudi Arabia are influenced by persistently strong double-digit credit growth, with periodic spikes in the SAIBOR-SOFR spread reflecting episodes of liquidity pressures. SAMA’s standard market-based monetary operations should continue to remain focused on smoothing short-term liquidity imbalances without fueling asset/credit growth. The recent data-sharing arrangement between SAMA and the Ministry of Finance regarding expected government transactions is anticipated to improve the accuracy of liquidity forecasting and should be effectively implemented. Additionally, further enhancements to the reserve requirement framework would strengthen effective liquidity management and monetary policy transmission.

    The currency peg to the U.S. dollar remains appropriate. It has provided a credible anchor for monetary policy and is backed by ample external buffers. With an open capital account, it is essential that SAMA’s policy rate continues to align with the Fed’s policy rate.

    Financial Sector Policies

    The banking sector remains resilient, demonstrating strong capitalization and profitability despite rising funding costs. As of end-2024, the sector’s solvency ratio stood at 19.6 percent. Despite higher funding costs—driven by the increasing share of time and saving deposits—bank profitability is high, with an average return on assets of 2.2 percent in 2024. Non-performing loans have reached their lowest levels since 2016, reinforcing overall financial stability. Liquidity indicators are adequate and within regulatory thresholds, although the ratio of liquid assets to short-term liabilities has been declining, and the regulatory loan-to-deposit ratio has been on an upward trend.

    Strong credit growth is leading to funding pressures and a change in the funding mix of Saudi banks. As credit growth—mostly to corporates and for mortgages—outpaces deposit growth, banks diversify their liabilities by increasing reliance on other forms of financing, especially external borrowings in the form of bonds, bilateral or syndicated loans, and certificates of deposit. High external borrowing turned banks’ Net Foreign Assets (NFA) negative in 2024 for the first time since 1993. This trend is expected to continue in the near term as several banks are in the process of securing additional external funding. However, banks’ exposure to foreign exchange risk remains low.

    Addressing strong credit growth and associated funding pressures would help mitigate risks to systemic financial stability. The mission welcomes SAMA’s ongoing efforts to review its existing prudential toolkits to counter risks stemming from persistent double-digit credit growth amid a credit-to-deposit growth gap and the increased resort to short-term external wholesale funding. As loan demand is expected to remain high relative to deposit-based funding, setting prudential requirements commensurate with the evolving risks is essential. In that regard, the mission welcomes the introduction in May 2025 of a 100 basis points countercyclical capital buffer, which will be effective within a year. Vulnerabilities would be further mitigated by: (i) narrowing loan-to-value and debt burden ratios, which remain elevated relative to international standards; and (ii) tightening loan-to-deposit ratio to discourage excessive short-term foreign exchange funding. The mission welcomes SAMA’s proactive approach to monitoring the Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Net Stable Funding Ratio in foreign currency and encourages consideration of setting these ratios as regulatory requirements, should circumstances warrant.

    SAMA’s continued efforts to enhance regulatory and supervisory frameworks are commendable. The new Banking Law has been submitted for legislative approval, a risk-based supervisory framework is being refined, and a monitoring system has been introduced for large construction and infrastructure projects. Additionally, SAMA’s bank resolution function is being operationalized. The authorities have also made good progress in establishing a crisis management framework that includes an emergency liquidity assistance framework, which should be completed without undue delay. Furthermore, improvements in enhancing the effectiveness of AML/CFT supervision—including through thematic inspections—are welcome.

    Deepening the capital market is essential to help diversify funding and reduce reliance on bank financing. Although the capital market remains dominated by the large government-related issuers and the trading volumes are low, the recent and ongoing initiatives, such as the Investment Law that came into effect in February 2025 and the ongoing pension and savings reforms, should improve market liquidity and increase foreign participation in the Saudi capital markets. Greater use of asset-backed securities will create a new asset class and contribute to expanding funding in the banking system. The deepening of the domestic capital markets would also help improve the monetary policy transmission mechanism.

    Structural Policies

    The current environment of heightened uncertainty underscores the importance of continued structural reform efforts to sustain non-oil growth and economic diversification. Since 2016, Saudi Arabia has implemented significant and wide-ranging reforms, particularly in business regulations, governance, labor and capital markets. Several new laws that took effect in 2025—including the updated Investment Law, Labor Law amendments, and the new Commercial Registration Law—will enhance contractual certainty for investors and businesses, while also supporting productivity gains.

    The reform momentum should continue irrespective of oil price developments. Ongoing work to strengthen the anti-corruption framework—including by building on the recent Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Rules and By Laws of Nazaha—remains crucial. Equally important is enhancing human capital by aligning the skills of Saudi nationals with evolving labor market needs, improving access to finance and fostering digitalization, all of which are key to advancing the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals that are further enhanced with the integration of AI in government services. In addition to stronger fiscal institutions, pursuing these reforms will help Saudi Arabia build further resilience to oil price volatility.

    Targeted interventions through industrial policies should complement—not replace— structural reforms and must avoid crowding out private sector investment. Interventions by the PIF and public entities should continue to focus on areas where private investment is limited, market failures exist, or where they can play a catalytic role in attracting private capital, rather than potentially displacing domestic and foreign investors.  Industrial Policies should have clear exit criteria, claw-back mechanisms, and sunset clauses, to ensure they do not remain in place beyond their intended objective.

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    The mission team would like to thank the Saudi Arabian authorities and the people they met outside the government sector for their close collaboration, candid and informative discussions, and warm hospitality.

    [1] Numbers referred in percent of GDP are based on the authorities’ new rebasing GDP published in May 2025. The new methodological update is generally consistent with international best practices and the UN’s system of national accounts,

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: R378 million secured for water security in eThekwini

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    R378 million secured for water security in eThekwini

    A funding package of R378 million has been secured to assist the City of eThekwini with reducing significant water loss.

    This is part of the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG), Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced on Thursday at a post Cabinet media briefing.

    This stride coincides with a 30% reduction in sewer and water repair backlogs in the city.

    Addressing members of the media in Cape Town, the Minister said Cabinet was updated on the workings of the PeWG during its meeting on Wednesday.

    The PeWG is a multi-stakeholder mechanism to address critical service delivery, infrastructure, and socio-economic challenges within the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, with the goal of positioning the city as an investment and tourism hub.

    “Domestic travel to eThekwini is also on the rebound, increasing by 33% year-on-year and contributing over R17.4 billion in economic value. International tourist arrivals also rose by 9.8%, bringing in R3.3 billion,” Ntshavheni said.

    The working group was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in April 2024 to respond to the challenges of the municipality and to accelerate support from national and provincial government to rebuild the municipality.

    It operates across three spheres of government and includes representatives from the private sector and labour. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The creation of a high-altitude park on the site of the Moscow monorail will begin at the end of June

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    The monorail site will be replaced by the first year-round high-altitude park in Russia. This idea The Active Citizen project supported more than 71 percent participants of the vote.

    The monorail will stop working on June 28. Part of the overpass — from the Vystavochny Tsentr station to the monorail depot, including the Ulitsa Sergeya Eisensteina station — will be dismantled to make the view of the main entrance of VDNKh even more attractive. The park is scheduled to open in 2027.

    Today, the monorail has alternatives. These are convenient and fast routes through new metro and MCC stations, as well as tram, bus and electric bus routes – they partially duplicate its route.

    After the closure, all monorail system employees will be offered new jobs in other parts of the city’s transport system.

    The monorail was built over 20 years ago, but during this time it has not become a full-fledged part of the city’s transport system. A planned inspection revealed the need for major repairs. Today, the monorail is a tourist attraction, its passenger flow is less than two thousand people per day. These are mainly guests of the capital or Muscovites who use it occasionally. For comparison: eight thousand passengers a day travel by cable car on Vorobyovy Gory. Most city residents choose convenient and fast routes through the new metro and MCC stations, as well as trams and buses with electric buses.

    The monorail will get a second life in the form of a new park space for residents and guests of the capital. On the territory of 40 thousand square meters, they plan to arrange a running track, alleys, cafes and places for rest. The park will be open around the clock, admission is free. This place will become a new landmark of Moscow. Here you can meet with friends and family, play sports, walk dogs, relax with children.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Turpan is a place I dreamed about”: a special screening of a film by an Uzbek documentary filmmaker was held at the Xinjiang – Central Asia media salon

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

    BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — The “China’s Xinjiang – Central Asia” media salon was held Wednesday at the scenic Hoshanhong Distillery tourist area in Turpan, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Twenty-three media representatives from China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkey watched the documentary “Turpan – A Place I Dreamed About.”

    The event was attended by the film’s creator Muhammad Obidov, who is also the chairman of the Union of Journalists of the Fergana Region and the editor-in-chief of the Fergana Pravda newspaper. This film was shot under his supervision in Turfan in August 2024.

    As M. Obidov said, he came to Turpan in 2023, taking advantage of the opportunity to record an interview as a journalist. After spending just one day there, he was deeply impressed by the local culture, traditions and natural landscapes, and an idea to make a documentary about this place began to emerge in his head. In 2024, during a second visit to the city, he managed to realize his dream.

    According to M. Obidov, the documentary is currently available for viewing in Uzbek, Russian and Chinese. In Uzbekistan, the film was broadcast on several leading media structures and received a favorable response from the audience.

    “This is a touching documentary that faithfully tells the story of the development of Turpan’s grape industry, the rapidly renewing appearance of the city and the happy life of local residents, which contributes to the humanitarian exchanges between China and Uzbekistan,” said Song Tao, deputy head of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Committee of Turpan City.

    Turpan, located in the eastern Tianshan Mountains of Xinjiang, is a mountain basin. Despite the dry climate and sparse rainfall, thanks to the wisdom of local residents, it has become a green oasis and a famous wine-growing region in the country.

    According to statistics, by the end of 2024, the area of vineyards in Turpan exceeded 630 thousand mu /42 thousand hectares/, where more than 550 varieties of grapes are grown. It accounts for about 40 percent of the total grape production in Xinjiang. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bus tours of the Summer in Moscow sites are offered by the Russpass service

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Admire the beauty of the city, listening to the guide’s stories, and at the same time create your own routes for further exploration of the places you like – this is a new format of bus excursions that started operating in the capital several days ago. It is called Russbus. A double-decker excursion bus runs between city attractions and the venues of the Summer in Moscow festival. During the trip, participants registered in the service Ruspass, can use it to mark places they like, learn about events that take place there, and register for them. Tours are free. To get on the Russbus, you must register in advance onwebsite.

    Russbus will run between the Summer in Moscow festival sites on weekends before the autumn cold sets in. Three excursions are held per day, each lasting two hours. They start at 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. A guide will be on board, telling you about the city, its history, museums and theatres. He will also give advice on how to plan your cultural leisure. In addition, an audio guide is available to excursionists, which will help them learn additional interesting facts about the capital.

    In addition to daytime excursion trips, Russbus also organizes evening trips around summer Moscow. They take place on weekends at 18:00. The bus route is the same as during the day, but during the trip, instead of a guide, participants are accompanied by a professional DJ who will help raise their spirits. Evening trips are intended for participants over 16 years old. You can register for the trip at link.

    The bus departs from the stop at the Muzeon Arts Park. The excursion route includes the Summer in Moscow sites in Gorky Park, the 19th-century estate with the P.I. Tchaikovsky Museum, Patriarch’s Ponds, Catherine Park, Tsvetnoy Boulevard and Chistye Prudy, as well as Bauman Garden. Then the bus returns to the departure point via Bolotnaya Square.

    The Russbus route passes through places with popular tourist attractions. The guide will tell about each of them, and also explain to the tourists how they can register for the events of the Summer in Moscow project: master classes, noble games, historical picnics and others. In addition, on the way they will be able to buy tickets to events that take place at the city’s cultural venues. For example, to the Moscow Zoo or the Moscow Planetarium.

    The digital travel service Russpass began operating in 2020. During this time, it has grown into a full-fledged ecosystem. The service makes it easy to plan a trip, book tickets and a hotel, and select excursions. And the online publication “Russpass-magazine” will help you find out everything about traveling around Russia. In addition, since June 2023, the portal “Russpass. Business” has been operating for representatives of the tourism industry.

    The Russpass service was developed on the initiative of the Moscow Government. The project is supervised by the capital Tourism Committee together withDepartment of Information Technology.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It unites the most exciting events of the capital. Every day in all districts of the city there are charity, cultural and sports events, many of which are free. The project “Summer in Moscow” is held in the capital for the second time. In the new season, various sports, cultural and scientific and educational events have been added to the festivals beloved by city residents and tourists.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: You can now learn more about the Summer in Moscow project using online maps

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    At the main city seasonal project “Summer in Moscow” a special section appeared in the online service “Yandex Maps”. Here you can find an interactive map of all sites, routes of the Russpass service, as well as special business offers presented within the framework of the “Time of Opportunities” program.

    Users will be able to complete game tasks: explore the city, leave reviews of places they like, and receive pleasant bonuses for this – for example, a 30-day Yandex Plus subscription and a Russpass promo code.

    The section with the recognizable red and white icon is available to authorized users of the service in the mobile application – to enter, you need to click on your profile. You can return to it at any time. Guests and residents of the capital who have already visited the Summer in Moscow sites will be offered to share their impressions by leaving a review.

    One of the most interesting elements of the section will be an interactive game. At the start, the user will see a white map of Moscow, the task is to gradually color it, visiting as many sites as possible and leaving reviews. The areas that the participant has already visited will be marked in blue, reflecting personal progress.

    The section will also be useful for entrepreneurs: Muscovites and tourists will be able to leave reviews about the sites of partners of the Summer in Moscow project and participants of the Time of Opportunities program.

    This functionality has already been successfully used in winter: as part of the Winter in Moscow project, Yandex Maps users built routes to venues, followed the schedule of events and left reviews of cafes, restaurants and shops with bright thematic decorations. These assessments were taken into account when summing up the results of the city competition for the best festive decoration of facades and shop windows.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being 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: MoonFox Data | Simultaneous Growth in Scale and Profit of Ly.com Underscores the Potential of Mass-market Tourism

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Shenzhen, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MoonFox Data | Simultaneous Growth in Scale and Profit of Ly.com Underscores the Potential of Mass-market Tourism

    In Q1 2025, ly.com reported revenue of RMB 4.377 billion and adjusted net profit of RMB 788 million, marking YoY increases of 13.2% and 41.1%, respectively. Amid a macro recovery marked by YoY growth in both travel volume and consumer spending, ly.com has tapped into the tourism potential of non-first-tier markets, demonstrating strong demand beyond first-tier cities. While consolidating its core OTA business, the company has expanded into air tickets, hotels, and international operations, achieving diversified growth. By integrating AI strategies to drive cost reduction and efficiency, it is accelerating technological transformation and showcasing long-term growth resilience. Looking ahead, the mass-market tourism sector presents substantial upside potential. OTA platforms that can deliver both inclusive accessibility and elevated service quality are well-positioned to capitalize on structural opportunities within the industry.

    I. Operational Performance: Revenue and Profit Growth Driven by Multi-dimensional Expansion and Optimized Business Mix

    In Q1, ly.com reported revenue of RMB 4.377 billion, increased by 13.2% YoY. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached RMB 1.159 billion, while adjusted net profit rose to RMB 788 million, both growing by over 41% YoY. From a business segment perspective, ly.com’s growth is primarily driven by its core services such as accommodation booking and transportation ticketing, along with the expansion of other emerging businesses. This has enabled the company to build a synergistic model of “transportation + accommodation + vacation” and “domestic + international” operations, leading to a more balanced and healthier business structure.

    1.         OTA remains the core revenue driver with significant growth: In Q1, revenue from ly.com’s online travel platform segment grew by 18.4% YoY to RMB 3.792 billion, accounting for approximately 86.6% of total revenue. Among these, accommodation booking services led with a YoY growth rate of 23.3%, while transportation ticketing revenue also rose by 15.2% YoY. This growth was mainly driven by ly.com’s continued efforts in Q1 to diversify and innovate value-added products for flights and hotels, enhance end-to-end service capabilities for mass-market travel, and attract users through strong promotional offers, effectively capturing demand arising from the broader macroeconomic recovery. For instance, multi-section transfer products like “train-to-train” and “air-to-air” connections offered competitive and cost-effective travel solutions, resulting in YoY booking increases of 22% and 44%, respectively.
    2.         Diversified revenue streams expand, though vacation business sees a dip: Other revenues rose 20% YoY in Q1 to RMB 603 million, driven by growth in hotel management services and Property Management System (PMS) operations, emerging as a meaningful contributor to ly.com’s top line. At the macro level, the development and upgrading of mass tourism have driven growing demand for leisure travel, with vacationing becoming a preferred choice for more travelers. Ly.com has responded by launching scenario-based innovations such as small-group and customized tours, effectively unlocking users’ leisure and holiday needs. However, due to safety concerns in Southeast Asia, vacation-related revenue declined by 11.8% YoY in Q1.
    3.         Outbound travel drives performance with strong momentum: In recent years, ly.com has consistently expanded its international business by introducing airport transfer services abroad, launching an international travel booking platform and localized apps, establishing overseas physical stores and customer experience centers, and partnering with global airlines and hotels. These efforts aim to seize the growth opportunities in outbound tourism and enhance the company’s penetration rate in overseas markets. According to the financial report, in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in outbound travel among users from non-first-tier cities, ly.com recorded a YoY increase of over 40% in international air ticket bookings and over 50% in international hotel room nights. Looking ahead, the deeper penetration of outbound travel services in non-first-tier markets is expected to make international air, hotel, and vacation businesses a new engine for driving performance growth.

    II. Business Developments: Focusing on Mass-market Tourism Consumption Demand and Accelerating AI Capabilities

    1.         Deepening Commitment To Mass-market Tourism To Build Scale and Amplify User Value
    With a strategic focus on the mass-market tourism sector, ly.com targets consumers in non-first-tier cities, an audience with vast growth potential. By leveraging high-frequency UV entrances, offering one-stop services across full travel scenarios, and delivering cost-effective products to match the mass-market tourism consumption demand, the company continues to expand its user base and enhance user value. According to its financial report, as of the end of Q1 2025, ly.com had served a cumulative 1.96 billion trips and reached 247 million paying users, both representing over 7% YoY growth. Notably, users from non-first-tier cities accounted for 87% of total registered users, highlighting the success of its penetration strategy in markets in lower-tier cities.

    ①         UV entrances and service scenarios aligned with mass-market tourism consumers: In addition to its proprietary app, ly.com has embedded itself deeply into the WeChat ecosystem, using lightweight applets and high-frequency ticketing demands to reach consumers, to form stable UVs and further penetrate the markets in lower-tier cities. In Q1, ly.com continued to optimize operational efficiency within WeChat ecosystem; Between January and April, its “City Pass” WeChat applet expanded into Beijing and Guangzhou, covering urban transit scenarios. Through applet channels and City Pass business integration, ly.com further diversified its UV entrances and ecosystem touchpoints. According to MoonFox Data, WeChat applets maintain a leading share within ly.com’s overall UV landscape.

    ②         Supply chain integration enhances one-stop & cost-effective offerings: Through upstream and downstream supply chain integration, ly.com has extended its reach across the entire travel ecosystem, leveraging innovation and synergy to drive user engagement. By continuously enriching its “Air Travel +” product portfolio, the company has expanded its service coverage and strengthened price competitiveness to boost user spending and repeat purchases. In Q1 2025, ly.com partnered with multiple global airlines, airports, and international hotel groups such as Marriott and Hilton, further building its supply chain advantage in outbound tourism and helping reduce travel costs for users. On April 17, ly.com announced the acquisition of 100% equity in Wanda Hotel Management Co. Limited. The move is expected to “complement” its high-end hotel brand portfolio through Wanda’s brand matrix and resource base, enhancing its competitiveness in the hotel management sector.
    ③         Inclusive services and membership program drive user retention: In January 2025, ly.com partnered with several domestic airports to launch the “Worry-free First Trip” initiative, which officially rolled out to all users in mid-March. Designed to reduce travel barriers for elderly, students, and foreign travelers, the program supports new user acquisition and paid user growth. Meanwhile, the company upgraded its Black Card membership system, adding over 50 new benefits such as free hotel cancellation/modification and full-point redemption for room bookings. These enhancements are intended to boost loyalty among high-value users and better meet the rising demand for premium travel from non-first-tier markets, capitalizing on the consumption upgrade trend in mass-market tourism.
    2. Deep Integration with DeepSeek to Advance AI-Powered Efficiency and Experience
    On February 28, ly.com announced that its proprietary large vertical large model for the travel industry, “Chengxin”, would be fully integrated with DeepSeek. In March, the company launched an upgraded version, Chengxin AI, alongside DeepTrip, an AI agent that delivers real-time travel planning and booking services. This intelligent system understands user intent, inspires travel ideas, and dynamically generates personalized itineraries and booking options, creating an intelligent one-stop service flow of “travel need → personalized plan → product consumption”. Since its launch in December 2024, Chengxin AI has already served over 200,000 users. Its integration with DeepSeek is expected to further enhance user decision-making efficiency and elevate the smart travel experience. Looking ahead, ly.com plans to embed DeepTrip across its major booking scenarios, which is likely to increase the effectiveness of its cross-selling strategies.
    AI also brings broader operational value. By leveraging AI technology, ly.com has reduced labor costs by 20% and significantly improved operational efficiency. On the B2B side, it exports AI capabilities via its intelligent hotel solutions, enabling hospitality partners to lower costs and expand digital empowerment boundaries.
    III. Strategic Insights: Growth Trajectories for OTA Platforms Amid the “Mass Tourism” Trend
    According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, domestic travel in China reached 1.794 billion trips in Q1 2025, with total travel-related spending hitting RMB 1.80 trillion, increased by 26.4% and 18.6% YoY, respectively. Residents in non-first-tier cities represent a massive consumer base, and with room to improve in both online OTA conversion rates and average revenue per user (ARPU), this demographic is expected to unleash long-term growth potential as travel frequency and spending power continue to rise, injecting both UVs and value into the industry.

    At present, mass-market tourism consumption is undergoing segmentation and diversification. A wide array of consumer groups is seeking differentiated, immersive travel experiences, where high quality and high cost-effectiveness coexist. In this context, OTA platforms must focus on customer segmentation and industry chain integration. According to iMarketing of MoonFox Data, as of April 2025, users aged 46 and above and those 25 years and younger accounted for 28% and 22.7%, respectively, of all installed users across online travel platform apps, making them key contributors to tourism consumption. To better serve these audiences, OTAs must develop differentiated services and content ecosystems that align with specific demographic preferences. For instance: Design elderly-friendly interfaces and develop wellness-themed travel products for older users. Partner in creating cultural tourism IPs and personalized itineraries, using short videos and live streaming to inspire younger travelers. On the product and service side, given mass-market consumers’ dual demands for quality and affordability, OTA platforms should further integrate the supply chain, expanding their core inventory of accommodation and transport resources while strengthening pricing leverage. Bundled offerings such as premium air-hotel packages and county-level attraction combo passes can simultaneously enhance both product quality and perceived value.

    In parallel, platforms should capitalize on surging outbound tourism. This includes proactive involvement in overseas destination marketing campaigns and a keen focus on the specific needs and pain points of outbound travelers from non-first-tier cities, an area poised for the next wave of growth. At the same time, leveraging advancements in large models, OTAs can embed AI technologies into real-world travel scenarios to drive long-term cost reduction, operational efficiency, and upgrades in user experience.

    About MoonFox Data
    MoonFox Data, a subsidiary of Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG), is a leading alternative data provider delivering actionable insights to global financial institutions and investment firms. Trusted by top 50 funds, MoonFox leverages proprietary big data and advanced analytics to help clients uncover market trends and drive smarter decisions across China and emerging markets.

    For Media Inquiries:
    Contact: zhouxt@jiguang.cn | Website: http://www.moonfox.cn/en

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  • MIL-OSI: MoonFox Data | Simultaneous Growth in Scale and Profit of Ly.com Underscores the Potential of Mass-market Tourism

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Shenzhen, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MoonFox Data | Simultaneous Growth in Scale and Profit of Ly.com Underscores the Potential of Mass-market Tourism

    In Q1 2025, ly.com reported revenue of RMB 4.377 billion and adjusted net profit of RMB 788 million, marking YoY increases of 13.2% and 41.1%, respectively. Amid a macro recovery marked by YoY growth in both travel volume and consumer spending, ly.com has tapped into the tourism potential of non-first-tier markets, demonstrating strong demand beyond first-tier cities. While consolidating its core OTA business, the company has expanded into air tickets, hotels, and international operations, achieving diversified growth. By integrating AI strategies to drive cost reduction and efficiency, it is accelerating technological transformation and showcasing long-term growth resilience. Looking ahead, the mass-market tourism sector presents substantial upside potential. OTA platforms that can deliver both inclusive accessibility and elevated service quality are well-positioned to capitalize on structural opportunities within the industry.

    I. Operational Performance: Revenue and Profit Growth Driven by Multi-dimensional Expansion and Optimized Business Mix

    In Q1, ly.com reported revenue of RMB 4.377 billion, increased by 13.2% YoY. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached RMB 1.159 billion, while adjusted net profit rose to RMB 788 million, both growing by over 41% YoY. From a business segment perspective, ly.com’s growth is primarily driven by its core services such as accommodation booking and transportation ticketing, along with the expansion of other emerging businesses. This has enabled the company to build a synergistic model of “transportation + accommodation + vacation” and “domestic + international” operations, leading to a more balanced and healthier business structure.

    1.         OTA remains the core revenue driver with significant growth: In Q1, revenue from ly.com’s online travel platform segment grew by 18.4% YoY to RMB 3.792 billion, accounting for approximately 86.6% of total revenue. Among these, accommodation booking services led with a YoY growth rate of 23.3%, while transportation ticketing revenue also rose by 15.2% YoY. This growth was mainly driven by ly.com’s continued efforts in Q1 to diversify and innovate value-added products for flights and hotels, enhance end-to-end service capabilities for mass-market travel, and attract users through strong promotional offers, effectively capturing demand arising from the broader macroeconomic recovery. For instance, multi-section transfer products like “train-to-train” and “air-to-air” connections offered competitive and cost-effective travel solutions, resulting in YoY booking increases of 22% and 44%, respectively.
    2.         Diversified revenue streams expand, though vacation business sees a dip: Other revenues rose 20% YoY in Q1 to RMB 603 million, driven by growth in hotel management services and Property Management System (PMS) operations, emerging as a meaningful contributor to ly.com’s top line. At the macro level, the development and upgrading of mass tourism have driven growing demand for leisure travel, with vacationing becoming a preferred choice for more travelers. Ly.com has responded by launching scenario-based innovations such as small-group and customized tours, effectively unlocking users’ leisure and holiday needs. However, due to safety concerns in Southeast Asia, vacation-related revenue declined by 11.8% YoY in Q1.
    3.         Outbound travel drives performance with strong momentum: In recent years, ly.com has consistently expanded its international business by introducing airport transfer services abroad, launching an international travel booking platform and localized apps, establishing overseas physical stores and customer experience centers, and partnering with global airlines and hotels. These efforts aim to seize the growth opportunities in outbound tourism and enhance the company’s penetration rate in overseas markets. According to the financial report, in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in outbound travel among users from non-first-tier cities, ly.com recorded a YoY increase of over 40% in international air ticket bookings and over 50% in international hotel room nights. Looking ahead, the deeper penetration of outbound travel services in non-first-tier markets is expected to make international air, hotel, and vacation businesses a new engine for driving performance growth.

    II. Business Developments: Focusing on Mass-market Tourism Consumption Demand and Accelerating AI Capabilities

    1.         Deepening Commitment To Mass-market Tourism To Build Scale and Amplify User Value
    With a strategic focus on the mass-market tourism sector, ly.com targets consumers in non-first-tier cities, an audience with vast growth potential. By leveraging high-frequency UV entrances, offering one-stop services across full travel scenarios, and delivering cost-effective products to match the mass-market tourism consumption demand, the company continues to expand its user base and enhance user value. According to its financial report, as of the end of Q1 2025, ly.com had served a cumulative 1.96 billion trips and reached 247 million paying users, both representing over 7% YoY growth. Notably, users from non-first-tier cities accounted for 87% of total registered users, highlighting the success of its penetration strategy in markets in lower-tier cities.

    ①         UV entrances and service scenarios aligned with mass-market tourism consumers: In addition to its proprietary app, ly.com has embedded itself deeply into the WeChat ecosystem, using lightweight applets and high-frequency ticketing demands to reach consumers, to form stable UVs and further penetrate the markets in lower-tier cities. In Q1, ly.com continued to optimize operational efficiency within WeChat ecosystem; Between January and April, its “City Pass” WeChat applet expanded into Beijing and Guangzhou, covering urban transit scenarios. Through applet channels and City Pass business integration, ly.com further diversified its UV entrances and ecosystem touchpoints. According to MoonFox Data, WeChat applets maintain a leading share within ly.com’s overall UV landscape.

    ②         Supply chain integration enhances one-stop & cost-effective offerings: Through upstream and downstream supply chain integration, ly.com has extended its reach across the entire travel ecosystem, leveraging innovation and synergy to drive user engagement. By continuously enriching its “Air Travel +” product portfolio, the company has expanded its service coverage and strengthened price competitiveness to boost user spending and repeat purchases. In Q1 2025, ly.com partnered with multiple global airlines, airports, and international hotel groups such as Marriott and Hilton, further building its supply chain advantage in outbound tourism and helping reduce travel costs for users. On April 17, ly.com announced the acquisition of 100% equity in Wanda Hotel Management Co. Limited. The move is expected to “complement” its high-end hotel brand portfolio through Wanda’s brand matrix and resource base, enhancing its competitiveness in the hotel management sector.
    ③         Inclusive services and membership program drive user retention: In January 2025, ly.com partnered with several domestic airports to launch the “Worry-free First Trip” initiative, which officially rolled out to all users in mid-March. Designed to reduce travel barriers for elderly, students, and foreign travelers, the program supports new user acquisition and paid user growth. Meanwhile, the company upgraded its Black Card membership system, adding over 50 new benefits such as free hotel cancellation/modification and full-point redemption for room bookings. These enhancements are intended to boost loyalty among high-value users and better meet the rising demand for premium travel from non-first-tier markets, capitalizing on the consumption upgrade trend in mass-market tourism.
    2. Deep Integration with DeepSeek to Advance AI-Powered Efficiency and Experience
    On February 28, ly.com announced that its proprietary large vertical large model for the travel industry, “Chengxin”, would be fully integrated with DeepSeek. In March, the company launched an upgraded version, Chengxin AI, alongside DeepTrip, an AI agent that delivers real-time travel planning and booking services. This intelligent system understands user intent, inspires travel ideas, and dynamically generates personalized itineraries and booking options, creating an intelligent one-stop service flow of “travel need → personalized plan → product consumption”. Since its launch in December 2024, Chengxin AI has already served over 200,000 users. Its integration with DeepSeek is expected to further enhance user decision-making efficiency and elevate the smart travel experience. Looking ahead, ly.com plans to embed DeepTrip across its major booking scenarios, which is likely to increase the effectiveness of its cross-selling strategies.
    AI also brings broader operational value. By leveraging AI technology, ly.com has reduced labor costs by 20% and significantly improved operational efficiency. On the B2B side, it exports AI capabilities via its intelligent hotel solutions, enabling hospitality partners to lower costs and expand digital empowerment boundaries.
    III. Strategic Insights: Growth Trajectories for OTA Platforms Amid the “Mass Tourism” Trend
    According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, domestic travel in China reached 1.794 billion trips in Q1 2025, with total travel-related spending hitting RMB 1.80 trillion, increased by 26.4% and 18.6% YoY, respectively. Residents in non-first-tier cities represent a massive consumer base, and with room to improve in both online OTA conversion rates and average revenue per user (ARPU), this demographic is expected to unleash long-term growth potential as travel frequency and spending power continue to rise, injecting both UVs and value into the industry.

    At present, mass-market tourism consumption is undergoing segmentation and diversification. A wide array of consumer groups is seeking differentiated, immersive travel experiences, where high quality and high cost-effectiveness coexist. In this context, OTA platforms must focus on customer segmentation and industry chain integration. According to iMarketing of MoonFox Data, as of April 2025, users aged 46 and above and those 25 years and younger accounted for 28% and 22.7%, respectively, of all installed users across online travel platform apps, making them key contributors to tourism consumption. To better serve these audiences, OTAs must develop differentiated services and content ecosystems that align with specific demographic preferences. For instance: Design elderly-friendly interfaces and develop wellness-themed travel products for older users. Partner in creating cultural tourism IPs and personalized itineraries, using short videos and live streaming to inspire younger travelers. On the product and service side, given mass-market consumers’ dual demands for quality and affordability, OTA platforms should further integrate the supply chain, expanding their core inventory of accommodation and transport resources while strengthening pricing leverage. Bundled offerings such as premium air-hotel packages and county-level attraction combo passes can simultaneously enhance both product quality and perceived value.

    In parallel, platforms should capitalize on surging outbound tourism. This includes proactive involvement in overseas destination marketing campaigns and a keen focus on the specific needs and pain points of outbound travelers from non-first-tier cities, an area poised for the next wave of growth. At the same time, leveraging advancements in large models, OTAs can embed AI technologies into real-world travel scenarios to drive long-term cost reduction, operational efficiency, and upgrades in user experience.

    About MoonFox Data
    MoonFox Data, a subsidiary of Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG), is a leading alternative data provider delivering actionable insights to global financial institutions and investment firms. Trusted by top 50 funds, MoonFox leverages proprietary big data and advanced analytics to help clients uncover market trends and drive smarter decisions across China and emerging markets.

    For Media Inquiries:
    Contact: zhouxt@jiguang.cn | Website: http://www.moonfox.cn/en

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  • MIL-OSI: MoonFox | Bilibili: A “Forever Young” Platform with a Long-term Vision

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Shenzhen, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shenzhen, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Since Q3 2024, Bilibili has achieved profitability for three consecutive quarters, marking an acceleration in its commercialization efforts. 
    Over the past few years, the explosive growth of short video has significantly disrupted traditional content production and marketing models. As a leading platform for medium-to-long video, Bilibili bore the brunt of these shifts, and its relatively slow commercialization was frequently questioned. However, it’s clear that Bilibili has consistently sought a balance between community-driven content and commercial monetization — striving to enhance its revenue capabilities while preserving its signature user experience and community atmosphere.
    With the release of its Q1 2025 financial reports, Bilibili has successfully initiated a positive feedback loop between commercialization and content innovation. As the internet UV dividend reaches its ceiling, we have to re-evaluate Bilibili’s true marketing value.

    I.         Evolution of User Value: Still Youth-oriented, with Upgraded Consumption Vitality
    As one of China’s earliest ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) communities, Bilibili has long attracted passionate niche enthusiasts, building a culture where users “Powered by Love”. This grassroots, interest-based social environment has continuously drawn waves of young creators. Compared to 2021 (when the average user age was 23 and users under 25 made up 50.08%), the platform’s user base has aged slightly, with an average age of 26 in 2025. However, its core user value remains clear: youthful, highly engaged, and increasingly capable of spending.
    The platform’s mass-market evolution has not diluted its youth-oriented DNA. Beyond the core ACGN demographic, students and young professionals fresh out of college continue to inject new vitality into the community.

    • According to MoonFox Data, as of April 2025, Bilibili’s monthly active users had an average age of 26. Among them, 62.25% were aged 16-35. Among new users added in April, 70.82% were in the 16-35 age group.
    • In contrast, back in April 2021, the age structure of users was younger. According to MoonFox Data, as of April 2021, Bilibili’s monthly active users had an average age of 23. At that time, 50.08% of active users were under 25, while users over 35 made up only 16.18%, which was 15 percentage points lower than in 2025.

    According to MoonFox Data, Bilibili is also seeing a growing presence of female users. In April 2025, women accounted for 44% of active users, increased by 1 percentage point YoY. Notably, female new users significantly outpaced male users throughout the past year. This influx has driven growth in content consumption, especially in lifestyle-related verticals, though challenges remain in sustaining long-term retention and monetization of these new cohorts.
    According to the 2024 financial report, views in the maternity and parenting category content rose 76% YoY, significantly outpacing other categories. In addition, content related to home decoration, beauty & fashion, automotive, and sports & fitness also showed rapid growth.

    Over the past three years, both Bilibili’s monthly active users and the number of paid Premium Members have continued to rise steadily. User stickiness keeps increasing. Since Q3 2023, the platform has maintained a daily active user base of over 100 million, with average daily usage time stabilizing between 100-110 minutes.

    Whether measured against long-form video platforms or mainstream social media apps, Bilibili continues to exhibit strong competitiveness in terms of user time spent. As the platform expands to reach a broader audience, its user retention and engagement have remained robust. These “high levels of stickiness” reflect Bilibili’s consistent strength in content creation and community value.

    II. Evolution of Content Value: “Professional Production + Youthful Expression” as a Strategic Moat
    1.         Deepening OGV Strategy to Build a Robust IP Matrix
    In terms of content formats and production models, leading social platforms such as Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili all offer broad creative ecosystems. Content ranges from UGC (User-Generated Content), PUGC (Professionally User-Generated Content), PGC (Professionally Generated Content), to OGV (Occupationally Generated Video), delivered via short videos and medium-to-long videos, live streaming, images, and audio, often cross-distributed across platforms. Among these, OGV represents Bilibili’s key strategic lever for deepening content value and building platform differentiation. The continued premiumization and IP-ification of OGV not only enhances Bilibili’s brand but also creates more monetization opportunities for other content creators by expanding content categories and formats.
    Bilibili’s OGV ecosystem now follows a clear incubation path: “Premium Content” → “Evergreen IP” → “Cross-platform Phenomenal IP”. Premium Content includes high-quality documentaries, original Chinese animation, music variety shows, and short drama series, giving rise to new breakout titles each year. “Evergreen IPs” emerge from long-tail influence and continued investment in premium content. A select few IPs break through platform boundaries, achieving phenomenal widespread social impact.

    2.         Unique Variety and Documentary Styles: Bilibili’s “Methodology” for Cross-demographic Breakthroughs
    Bilibili’s variety and documentary programming stands out for its youth-centric storytelling and emotional resonance, achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success. A standout case is Guarding Jiefang West Road, which debuted in 2019. This documentary-variety hybrid follows real cases from a local police station on the streets of Changsha City, adopting a reality TV style to deliver legal education. In a series of hilarious and absurd real events, legal knowledge is conveyed to the audience. The series was dubbed “a hand-drawn scroll of urban life” by the Bilibili users and went viral, eventually airing on CCTV and regional television networks.
    The vivid portrayal of everyday life infused with a lively local atmosphere, the integration of Changsha’s cultural and tourism elements, and the personalized expression shaped by the reality show format have not only inspired organic sharing among young audiences and prompted offline check-ins, but also created opportunities for commercial partnerships in future IP series. The exclusive title sponsorship spans a wide range of industries, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, insurance, and automotive. In addition, the program collaborates with professional content creators to interpret legal knowledge and analyze real-life cases, generating secondary dissemination and enabling multi-channel brand integration.
    In 2023, Bilibili and Shenzhen Media Group partnered with the same production company of Guarding Jiefang West Road, TVZONE, to launch The Glorious Pediatricians, an innovative medical documentary series. The IP leveraged nearly the same commercialization playbook as Guarding Jiefang West Road, from narrative tone to brand partnerships and cross-channel distribution.
    Beyond large IPs, Bilibili has also cultivated a range of niche, small-format shows that deeply explore social issues and Gen Z lifestyles, capturing mindshare within specific subcultures. These titles often go viral thanks to a content strategy combining OGV (full-length programs) + PUGC (expert content) + UGC (cross-industry uploader content). Examples include the 2024 “International Chinese Debating Competition”, the 90’s Dating Agency launched in 2021, and the upcoming 00’s Career Agency and 90’s Rental Agency in 2025.
    3.         Doubling Down on Original Chinese Animation to Strengthen Predictable Revenue Streams
    In 2023, Bilibili’s senior leadership revealed that 67% of Bilibili’s ACG users had begun actively consuming original Chinese animation, with users watching an average of 10 series each, totaling over 700 million hours of view time and 5 billion user interactions. Bilibili’s deep understanding and sensitivity to the ACG industry forms a key moat in its original Chinese animation strategy. In turn, this strengthens user stickiness and drives monetization through membership subscriptions, advertising, derivative products, and offline events.
    At the end of 2024, Bilibili announced a lineup of 43 upcoming original Chinese animations, backed by a clearer and more strategic release schedule compared to previous years. In 2025, IP sequels, female-centric IPs, and original animation have become core highlights. Among the 12 original series, several are continuations or expansions of existing hit IPs, such as Yao-Chinese Folktales 2 and Link Click: Yingdu Chapter. To Be Hero X, which launched globally in April, marks Bilibili’s first original Chinese animation released simultaneously worldwide. As of May 27, the series was still ongoing, having amassed 97.51 million views on its Mandarin dub and over 6 million views on the Japanese dub, outperforming earlier entries like To Be Hero: BABA and To Be Hero: LEAF.
    In addition to originals, adaptations of popular comics and novels remain pillars of the original Chinese category. Notably, in 2025 Bilibili has moved beyond its traditional “male-oriented action drama IPs”, tapping into content that resonates with female viewers. For example, the adaptation of The Legend of Princess Chang-Ge, which premiered in February, and the upcoming animation First Frost, both reflect a shift towards more emotionally driven storytelling. This shift reflects not only the platform’s broader approach to content themes, but also a subtle response to the evolving needs driven by the growth of its female user base. However, The Legend of Princess Chang-Ge failed to meet audience expectations, receiving an average rating of 7.6, significantly lower than its fantasy-genre peers. Viewer criticism cited plot alterations and stiff 3D character modeling as major issues, indicating that female-oriented IP adaptations still pose notable creative challenges for Bilibili’s original Chinese animations.
    4.         The Uploader Ecosystem: Connecting with Users through “Content Quality”
    While Bilibili, like other platforms, employs “interest-based” content recommendations, its waterfall-style feed gives users greater control over final content selection. This increases visibility for mid- and long-tail uploaders, making content quality the core driver of user retention. This more decentralized distribution mechanism has fostered a healthy creative environment, enabling UP creators to build lasting relationships with their audience through consistent, high-quality output. According to Jiemian.com, nearly 90% of Bilibili Power Up 100 in 2024 had been publishing content for over 5 years. Over 2 million creators have been active on the Bilibili for 5+ years,
    This robust creator(uploader) ecosystem fuels diversified content demand, while Bilibili’s active community feedback loop helps scale content innovation and creator growth.
    As of now, Bilibili’s homepage features 36 primary content categories, and official data indicates that more than 2 million subcultural tags exist on the platform. In 2024, its daily video views averaged 4.8 billion. From the annual report data, it is evident that content in emerging sectors such as maternity & childcare, sports & wellness, travel, and AI is also growing rapidly on Bilibili.

    In Q1 2025 alone, viewing time for AI-related content increased by 130%. Notable uploads include: A 10,000-Word Deep Dive: What Are AI Agents?, posted in March by @qiuzhi2046, which garnered over 440,000 views. A 2022 upload from @xiao_lin_shuo, titled How Advanced Is AI? Isn’t It Growing Too Fast?, which continues to gain traction, now surpassing 1.55 million views as of late May. These videos combine technical insights with a relaxed, humorous delivery. In addition, Q1 saw a rapid surge in paid courses on AI fundamentals, Python, and practical AI tools, reflecting strong demand. Uploaders, through youthful and accessible communication styles, help demystify complex topics. As a result, new technologies and product innovations can quickly reach and resonate with younger demographics, building early-stage trust and engagement.

    III. Evolution of Marketing Value: From “UV Pool” to “Endorsement Pool”
    1.         “Trust Endorsement” Through Cultural Identity
    By investing deeply in OGV content, Bilibili has built a rich matrix of cultural IPs, fostering a strong sense of trust and identity among users. When brands participate as title sponsors or co-creators, they are seen as part of the “Powered by Love” community. In recent years, numerous emerging consumer brands have embedded themselves into Bilibili’s ecosystem by “playing” with users, blending in naturally with youth subcultures and communities.
    For example, in the automotive sector, Wuling Motors sponsored the popular interview show Wuling Auto, and collaborated with top auto uploaders to showcase product strength. Its official account, @Wuling Silver Mark, has amassed 970,000 followers. In 2024, the game Black Myth: Wukong went viral, driving fans to visit real-life filming locations. This cross-industry linkage was dubbed a “pilgrimage tour” by Bilibili users. The official account @Culture and Tourism Department of Shanxi Province launched a series of culture and tourism video campaign titled “Travel Shanxi with Wukong”, with single episodes surpassing 1.2 million views, effectively promoting local culture and landscapes in multiple aspects.
    2.         Long-term “Companion Marketing”
    While 5G online surfing and memes thrive in Gen Z culture, Bilibili’s connection of “Youthful Expression” with young users goes beyond trend-chasing. What really sets the platform apart is its ability to deliver deep emotional value through companionship and shared growth. “Companionship and personal growth” are key themes that enable Bilibili’s content to resonate with younger audiences. The platform’s strength lies in its ability to build long-term user engagement and embed brand perception early in the consumer journey. Popular content IPs span key moments such as college entrance exams, graduation season, summer holidays, and Youth Day, offering brands concrete scenarios to expand their influence and revitalize their image.
    In the consumer goods sector, Dreame, Guyu, and Laifen, among other emerging Chinese brands, have all established content matrices on Bilibili to engage young consumers. In the food &beverage industry, Uni-President Group sponsored the Bilibili Graduation Concert for three consecutive years (2022-2025), while also investing in original comedy content and foodie uploaders. These efforts gradually reshaped its brand image, increasing penetration among younger audiences.
    3.         “Authenticity” as a Driver of High Conversion
    Bilibili’s highly participatory user base, known for their “real human” feel, raises the bar for brand marketing & endorsement, but it also creates valuable opportunities for small and mid-sized brands. Bilibili’s community atmosphere amplifies the weight of user feedback. Metrics such as the number of danmaku, video completion rate, and the “triple interaction”(likes, coins, and sharing), and favorites serve as concrete indicators of content quality. At the same time, the higher threshold for user engagement makes interactions more meaningful. Because of this high bar for interaction, Bilibili has been seen as harder for advertisers’ endorsement and slower in conversion compared to platforms like Xiaohongshu or Douyin.
    However, during the 2023 “618” Shopping Festival, beauty brand PROYA achieved a live streaming ROI of 2.69, among the highest in the industry, challenging traditional perceptions. In e-commerce monetization on Bilibili platform, home & lifestyle uploader @Mr.MiDeng generated over RMB10 billion in GMV in 2023, while fashion uploader @Yingwuli achieved RMB 50 million in a single live session in 2024 and now hosts monthly live sales. A series of best-selling new product categories shows that users on Bilibili still possess strong untapped purchasing power. At the same time, when we look at the sources of these best-selling products, many “niche yet high-quality” brands have successfully generated endorsement and achieved strong conversion rates.
    Whether it’s @Mr.MiDeng or @Yingwuli, their sales are driven by long-form videos or live streaming rich in industry insights and in-depth product explanations, covering everything from product colors, materials, and manufacturing processes to after-sales service and issue resolution. Compared to the brand endorsement and marketing premium brought by major labels, smaller brands with reliable quality and durable products are often more likely to gain popularity under the influence of content uploaders.

    IV. Conclusion: Bilibili Is Redefining the Future of “Youth Marketing” through a Positive “Content – User – Commerce” Cycle
    From a niche ACG vertical community “Powered by Love” to a profitable content platform with three consecutive profitable quarters, Bilibili has preserved its youthful DNA. Yet it has also evolved into a more inclusive space, welcoming diverse interests from female users to lifestyle enthusiasts. Its expansion into OGV content, while maintaining strong creator ecosystems, positions Bilibili as a comprehensive video platform, one that deepens premium content moats, strengthens user stickiness, and broadens commercial possibilities.
    For brands, Bilibili’s value extends far beyond being a mere “UV Pool”. It serves as a cultural and emotional companion to multiple youth cohorts, and has become an irreplaceable space for both emerging and mid-tier brands looking to connect authentically with young audiences. As users cast their votes through the triple interaction, their danmaku comments also convey a strong authenticity sense toward the product. The collaboration between brands and creators feels more like an in-depth dialogue rather than a hard-sell ad driven purely by UVs.
    For Bilibili, sustained profitability may only be the beginning. By leveraging content to win the hearts of young users, its business model is in turn fueling a virtuous cycle—reinvesting in the very content ecosystem that brought them there. This positive flywheel is laying a long-term foundation for the platform’s future growth.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Successful Familiarisation Visit at Dan Winter’s Cottage

    Source: Northern Ireland City of Armagh

    Lord Mayor Alderman Stephen Moutray pictured with Colin, Cristine, and their son Robert Winter, Joanne McElmeel, Trade Liaison Officer at ABC Council, alongside representatives from 22 local tourism providers during a successful familiarisation visit to Dan Winter’s Cottage.

    Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council welcomed 22 local tourism providers to Dan Winter’s Cottage, Loughgall as part of its ongoing Familiarisation Visits programme. The tour was titled ‘Mud walls of Memories’ was led by Colin and Christine from Dan Winters Cottage.

    The visit was an opportunity for providers to build confidence in recommending local experiences to their guests, while also encouraging collaboration and connection across the tourism and hospitality sectors. By fostering these relationships, the Council aims to create a more cohesive and compelling destination, driving increased visitor spend, longer stays, and repeat visits to our borough.

    Speaking about the event, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Alderman Stephen Moutray said:

    “It’s inspiring to see so many passionate providers come together to celebrate and support our local tourism offering. Initiatives like this not only showcase the best of our Borough but also build the partnerships that are vital for long-term success. Together, we are shaping a destination that visitors will want to return to time and time again.”

    Colin Winter, Dan Winter’s Cottage welcomed guests:

    “We’re delighted to offer visitors a truly immersive experience that brings our local history to life. With ‘Mud Walls of Memories’, we’re offering more than just a tour—we’re inviting people to step into the past and connect with the stories that shaped Dan Winter’s Cottage. We’re proud to bring its history to life in a way that’s meaningful and memorable.”

    The council is committed to driving tourism for the borough by providing memorable and unique visitor experiences. It is through these initiatives that the council continues to showcase its rich heritage and stories, celebrating local landmarks, historic buildings, and immersive tours — delivering cultural experiences to domestic, national, and international audiences.

    The council provides ongoing support to local tourism and hospitality providers through the Tourism, Arts and Culture Department. For more information and advice contact:

    *protected email*

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  • MIL-OSI China: Urbanites embrace the charm of rural China

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

    This undated photo shows a view of Nangang Village, Mongolian Autonomous County of Dorbod in Daqing City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province.(Xinhua)

    In the picturesque countryside of northeast China, rural tourism is breathing new life into villages that were once overlooked and forgotten.

    The Phoenix Bay Scenic Area in Nangang Village, Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, is drawing an increasing number of visitors with its lakeside charm, mild climate and unique Mongolian culture, offering a genuine glimpse of idyllic rural life.

    The village’s transformation began in 2017, when a team from the provincial department of culture and tourism arrived to kickstart the revival.

    Recognizing Nangang’s vast potential for rural tourism thanks to its rich ecological assets, the team mapped out plans to transform farmland into scenic landscapes, village homes into lodgings, and local produce into distinctive souvenirs, gradually shaping the scenic area.

    After seven years of efforts, the scenic area’s annual visitor numbers have soared to 100,000, bringing in tourism revenue of over 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars).

    Li Xiumei, who became Nangang’s first secretary in 2023, set out to spearhead innovative rural tourism development, transforming the scenic area into a year-round leisure destination.

    “Traditional offerings like agritainment resorts no longer satisfy modern expectations,” Li said. “Visitors are now drawn to high-quality accommodations, authentic cultural experiences, and a wider variety of attractions.”

    The scenic area now thrives all year round. In summer, it serves as a premier getaway where visitors cool off in clear lakes and enjoy exhilarating lake plane rides with breathtaking aerial views. In winter, it turns into a snowy playground, offering traditional ice fishing experiences.

    “This summer, we’ve introduced horseback riding, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides, and photo tours. Visitors can also stay in cozy log cabins or tents, making their experience even more memorable,” Li said.

    In recent years, China’s rural tourism has evolved from simple sightseeing to offering a variety of immersive experiences. Activities like hiking, fruit picking and engaging with folk culture are increasingly popular.

    According to the “No. 1 central document” for 2025, unveiled in late February, the country will advance the deep integration of rural culture and tourism and initiate pilot projects to empower rural revitalization through cultural industries.

    Rendong Village, in the city of Hailun, Heilongjiang Province, has pioneered personalized tourism by allowing visitors to adopt fruit trees and take part in the harvest. This year, 350 premium cherry trees have been planted for eco-friendly cultivation and off-season sales, supported by the innovative tree adoption program.

    “Residents who adopt the trees are guaranteed a minimum yield of 1 kilogram,” said Qu Weijun, Party secretary of the village. “Adopters can also have barbecues or pick wild vegetables in the orchard for free.”

    The village also provides customized vegetable plots for urban residents pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Participants in the initiative can choose to cultivate their plots themselves or leave the farming to local staff.

    “Watching her first cucumber bloom, my daughter danced with excitement,” said a woman surnamed Chen, who joined the farming initiative. “The countryside reveals nature’s healing power and teaches children valuable, hands-on lessons.”

    Data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism shows that China’s rural tourism recorded 707 million visits in the first quarter of this year, up 8.9 percent year on year, generating a revenue of 412 billion yuan, reflecting growing urban appetite for pastoral lifestyles.

    “We’re selling lifestyles, not just landscapes. Our villages retain nostalgic charm where mountains meet waters,” Qu said. 

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  • Thai PM, former Cambodian leader visit disputed border as tensions simmer

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Thailand’s prime minister and Cambodia’s influential former premier are visiting different parts of their disputed land border on Thursday as tensions simmer between the two neighbours over a territorial dispute and the Thai government teeters on the brink of collapse.

    The deterioration of relations was sparked by brief armed clashes in a border area late last month that left one Cambodian soldier dead.

    What followed were a series of tit-for-tat measures by both countries including troop mobilisations, Cambodia’s suspension of all fuel and gas imports from its neighbour, and the partial closure of checkpoints by Thailand along the 817 km (508 miles) land border.

    The conflict has added fuel to a crisis facing Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is battling to revive a faltering economy and scrambling to keep a fragile coalition together in the face of protests as well as a parliamentary no confidence vote.

    As she arrived on Thursday morning at the Thai bordertown of Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo province, opposite Cambodia’s Poipet, Paetongtarn was greeted by a crowd of supporters, with several of them holding a large sign saying “Love You Prime Minister Paetongtarn”.

    The Prime Minister said the purpose of her visit was to survey the ongoing crackdown on transnational crime and gauge the impact of border restrictions, which saw Thailand halting all vehicles, tourists and traders from all land border crossings into Cambodia.

    “We want to see the impact from this policy and what the government can do to help, this is our main goal for the visit today,” Paetongtarn said in a meeting with officials.

    The Thai Prime Minister earlier this week linked the proliferation of illegal online scam centres to Cambodia, but Cambodian authorities have denied involvement.

    Human rights group Amnesty International on Thursday accused Cambodia’s government of “deliberately ignoring” abuses by cybercrime gangs who have trafficked people from across the world, including children, into slavery at brutal scam compounds.

    Amnesty said in a report that it had identified 53 scam centres and dozens more suspected sites across the country, including in the capital Phnom Penh.

    A Cambodian government spokesman said the country rejected allegations of inaction.

    CONTROVERSIAL CALL

    At another part of the border, former Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Thursday morning visited troops and officials in Oddar Meanchey province, opposite the Thai province of Surin.

    Local media footage showed Hun Sen, in military fatigues, arriving by helicopter and meeting with officials in the area.

    Hun Sen, the president of the country’s senate and father of incumbent premier Hun Manet, still wields enormous clout in Cambodian politics.

    The veteran Cambodian politician and the Thai premier until recently enjoyed warm personal ties, helped by the close relationship between Hun Sen and Paetongtarn’s influential father, Thailand’s former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

    But in a leaked phone conversation with Hun Sen, Paetongtarn was heard denigrating a Thai military commander – a red line in a country in which the military holds significant clout – piling political pressure on the Thai government.

    The prime minister has since apologised over the leaked call but the incident was used as a justification by the Bhumjaithai party to leave the government coalition last week.

    Bhumjaithai said earlier this week that it will seek a parliamentary no confidence vote against Prime Minister Paetongtarn and her cabinet over the leaked call.

    Paetongtarn is also facing judicial scrutiny after a group of senators gave the Constitutional Court and a national anti-graft body a wide remit to investigate her conduct. Decisions from either bodies could lead to her removal.

    Anti-government groups are also planning a street protest starting Saturday, demanding her resignation.

    (Reuters)

     

  • Thai PM, former Cambodian leader visit disputed border as tensions simmer

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Thailand’s prime minister and Cambodia’s influential former premier are visiting different parts of their disputed land border on Thursday as tensions simmer between the two neighbours over a territorial dispute and the Thai government teeters on the brink of collapse.

    The deterioration of relations was sparked by brief armed clashes in a border area late last month that left one Cambodian soldier dead.

    What followed were a series of tit-for-tat measures by both countries including troop mobilisations, Cambodia’s suspension of all fuel and gas imports from its neighbour, and the partial closure of checkpoints by Thailand along the 817 km (508 miles) land border.

    The conflict has added fuel to a crisis facing Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is battling to revive a faltering economy and scrambling to keep a fragile coalition together in the face of protests as well as a parliamentary no confidence vote.

    As she arrived on Thursday morning at the Thai bordertown of Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo province, opposite Cambodia’s Poipet, Paetongtarn was greeted by a crowd of supporters, with several of them holding a large sign saying “Love You Prime Minister Paetongtarn”.

    The Prime Minister said the purpose of her visit was to survey the ongoing crackdown on transnational crime and gauge the impact of border restrictions, which saw Thailand halting all vehicles, tourists and traders from all land border crossings into Cambodia.

    “We want to see the impact from this policy and what the government can do to help, this is our main goal for the visit today,” Paetongtarn said in a meeting with officials.

    The Thai Prime Minister earlier this week linked the proliferation of illegal online scam centres to Cambodia, but Cambodian authorities have denied involvement.

    Human rights group Amnesty International on Thursday accused Cambodia’s government of “deliberately ignoring” abuses by cybercrime gangs who have trafficked people from across the world, including children, into slavery at brutal scam compounds.

    Amnesty said in a report that it had identified 53 scam centres and dozens more suspected sites across the country, including in the capital Phnom Penh.

    A Cambodian government spokesman said the country rejected allegations of inaction.

    CONTROVERSIAL CALL

    At another part of the border, former Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Thursday morning visited troops and officials in Oddar Meanchey province, opposite the Thai province of Surin.

    Local media footage showed Hun Sen, in military fatigues, arriving by helicopter and meeting with officials in the area.

    Hun Sen, the president of the country’s senate and father of incumbent premier Hun Manet, still wields enormous clout in Cambodian politics.

    The veteran Cambodian politician and the Thai premier until recently enjoyed warm personal ties, helped by the close relationship between Hun Sen and Paetongtarn’s influential father, Thailand’s former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

    But in a leaked phone conversation with Hun Sen, Paetongtarn was heard denigrating a Thai military commander – a red line in a country in which the military holds significant clout – piling political pressure on the Thai government.

    The prime minister has since apologised over the leaked call but the incident was used as a justification by the Bhumjaithai party to leave the government coalition last week.

    Bhumjaithai said earlier this week that it will seek a parliamentary no confidence vote against Prime Minister Paetongtarn and her cabinet over the leaked call.

    Paetongtarn is also facing judicial scrutiny after a group of senators gave the Constitutional Court and a national anti-graft body a wide remit to investigate her conduct. Decisions from either bodies could lead to her removal.

    Anti-government groups are also planning a street protest starting Saturday, demanding her resignation.

    (Reuters)

     

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Visitors to the Moscow Estates festival can take quizzes in the Russpass game

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Residents and visitors of the capital will be able to test their knowledge of Moscow in quizzes of a virtual game, which is available in a mobile application tourist service Russpass. Completing them will help you earn bonuses faster to buy tickets to museums and other venues with a discount of up to 99 percent within the Russpass bonus program. You can go on your first game journey to the festival venues of the Moscow Estates project.

    How to participate in the quiz

    Virtual characters of the game – cartoons – live near historical landmarks, on the capital’s streets and in parks. You can find them using your smartphone and explore the city from a new angle. It is absolutely necessary to complete a quiz if such a task is offered by a cartoon. But in this case, more bonuses are awarded than just for catching cartoon characters.

    The quiz questions are about museum exhibits, the histories of masterpieces, architectural innovations and features of estates. For example, where does the name “Basmanny” come from? What architectural innovation emphasized the status of houses in the Arbatsky district in the 19th century? What is unique about the building of the Leo Tolstoy Museum-Estate in Khamovniki?

    To get a bonus, it is enough to answer at least two questions correctly. One quiz can be taken three times. Hints are available – the correct answers are on the exhibition stands inside the estate clusters. Hints can also be found on a special page of the service Ruspassdedicated to the festival. In order not to miss new quizzes, on the map with cartoons in the filter you should put a tick next to the swan icon.

    Residents of the capital and tourists over the age of 14 can take part in the game. To do this, you need to download the application Ruspass. After registration, a map of Moscow will open with the habitats of cartoons in different districts. The game sites are constantly changing so that the characters can visit different iconic places of the city. Bonuses received in the game can be spent on buying tickets to museums – partners of Russpass, on attractions, trips to master classes and more. Recently, the game became interregional: cartoons can be caught in St. Petersburg and Kazan.

    In addition, the augmented reality game based on the Russpass mobile application has been replenished with new summer cartoons that can be caught on the streets of the capital near the sights. They are created in the special style of the Summer in Moscow project. Among them are a butterfly, a bird, a squirrel, a robot and a cat — the mascot of the Russpass service. The cartoons will appear at more than 90 sites of the main project of the season — in parks, swimming pools, near the Made in Moscow art pavilions, on boulevards and central streets.

    Interesting Moscow

    The large-scale project “Moscow Estates”, which is held as part of the “Summer in Moscow” project, introduces city residents and tourists to the rich history and cultural heritage of the capital. In the new season, visitors will enjoy masterpieces of classical music, immersive performances, master classes for the whole family and other interactive formats that will help immerse themselves in the atmosphere of ancient estates – more than two thousand events in total. This summer, the number of venues increased to 50, and the festival program united three estate clusters in Khamovniki, on Arbat and in the Basmanny District.

    In 2020, the digital tourism service Russpass began operating. It was created on the initiative of the Moscow Government. The project is supervised by the capital Tourism Committee together withDepartment of Information Technology.

    Since its creation, the Russpass service has grown into a full-fledged ecosystem. Thanks to the service, it is easy to plan a trip, book tickets and a hotel, and select excursions. The online publication “Russpass-magazine” will help you learn everything about traveling around Russia. And for representatives of the tourism industry, the portal “Russpass. Business” has been operating since June 2023.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Children will be able to explore the capital’s sights as part of “Summer in Moscow”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Indian Culture Festival to be held in Moscow from July 5 to 13

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    From July 5 to 13, Manezhnaya Square, one of the central sites of the project, “Summer in Moscow”— the festival of India will be held in Moscow. Residents and guests of the capital will be able to learn more about the culture and traditions of this friendly state, reported Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    The organizers are the Government of Moscow and the Embassy of the Republic of India in the Russian capital.

    The site, decorated with hundreds of exotic plants, will house chalets with national treats and souvenirs.

    “As part of the cultural program, hundreds of events will be prepared for visitors: colorful performances, dance master classes, Hindi lessons and much more. Every day, morning and evening, there will be performances by Russian and Indian groups,” said Natalia Sergunina.

    During the festival, foreign masters will organize creative classes for everyone. For example, participants will try to play the double drum tabla, get acquainted with the movements of Kathak and Kuchipudi dances, and master the basics of spoken Hindi. In addition, an exhibition of art objects from several regions of India will open on Manezhnaya Square.

    Attracting tourists

    Moscow cooperates with India in all key areas, from trade and creative industries to tourism.

    “India ranks second in terms of tourist flow to the Russian capital among foreign countries. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, about 18 thousand Indian travelers visited our city – 1.5 times more than a year earlier,” added Natalia Sergunina.

    “Summer in Moscow” is the main project of the warm season, which will unite over 400 venues. Its program includes large-scale festivals, charity and sports events, concerts, master classes, film screenings, theatrical performances and much more.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Watch a movie and listen to jazz: the Moskino cinema park program on June 28 and 29

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    On June 28 and 29, the Moskino Cinema Park will host master classes, performances by jazz bands, circus shows, a musical quest and other events.

    Master classes

    On Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 19:00, three creative classes for children and adults will be held on the central square: “Spoon Stylization,” “Art Guitar,” and “Mini Xylophone.”

    Participants will be offered to paint an old musical instrument – a wooden spoon, decorate a mini-xylophone with sticks and acrylic paints, and also make a mini-guitar or drums from cardboard and music discs. Participation in the master classes is included in the price movie park ticketCash payment is not accepted.

    Concerts

    Concerts will be held at three venues: the Pitersky Bar, the Gonzaga Theatre and the central square. You can attend them atentrance ticket to the cinema park or pay by QR code at the information center. Cash payments are not accepted.

    On June 28 and 29 at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, the Gonzaga Theatre will host Kors Band duet. At 14:30 and 16:30 the Melody-Harmony trio under the direction of Olga Vesnina will perform famous jazz compositions, and at 18:00 the singer will perform Eteri Beriashvili.

    On June 29 at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM the Gonzaga Theatre will host a concert by the Horizons group under the direction of saxophonist Mikhail Shumakov.

    On Saturday and Sunday, the central square will host street performances by the drum group Las Venturas from 12:00 to 18:30. They will perform dynamic melodies on metal tanks. At the Pitersky Bar venue at 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00 there will be light show with drums. And at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 the jazz quartet Jazz B’S Poems will perform here. The musicians will perform works onsaxophone, drums, trumpet and trombone.

    Concert attendance is included in the price of admission to the cinema park. Tickets can be purchased online atwebsite or at the information center of the cinema park using a QR code, cash payment is not accepted.

    More details about the program can be found atwebsite.

    Musical quest

    An interactive quest will be held at the sites “County Town”, “Moscow of the 1940s”, “Moscow Yard” and “Natural Chromakey” “In the rhythm of the cinema park”. You can take part in it during the weekend from 11:00 to 19:00. Guests will be able to immerse themselves in the culture of jazz, rock and roll, blues and swing, learn about these genres and their history, and also become part of one of the dance teams.

    You can purchase tickets online atwebsite or at the information center of the cinema park using a QR code, cash payment is not accepted.

    Film screenings and circus performances

    On the big screen, guests will see the comedies “Little Chef”, “To the Village with Grandfather”, “Materialist”, the fantasy “Artek. Through the Centuries”, as well as the animated film “Three Bogatyrs. Not a Day Without a Feat – 2”. Tickets are paid separately and are not included in the price of the entrance ticket to the cinema park.

    On weekends, visitors to the circus tent will see dizzying gymnastic tricks, funny clown skits and performances involving lions. The performances will take place in a tent on the festival site at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The event is not included in the price of admission to the cinema park. You can buy tickets to the circus atwebsiteWhen visiting only the circus, you do not need to buy an entrance ticket to the cinema park.

    The Moskino cinema park program contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project “Family” in the city of Moscow.

    The Summer in Moscow project is the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events in the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports programs are held in all areas of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful events will be added to the traditional festivals and events.

    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 by the capital 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 others.

    The Cinema Park is actively developing as a cultural and leisure venue. Exhibitions, master classes, lectures, meetings with famous actors and other events for Muscovites and guests of the capital are held here.

    How to get there, where to buy a ticket and what to take with you: instructions for guests of the Moskino cinema park

    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-OSI Africa: President Museveni Welcomes Former Opposition Youth To National Resistance Movement (NRM), Commends Them For The Wise Decision


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    The converts from the districts of Mubende, Kassanda and Mityana have been undergoing a two-week ideological training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.

    The 2025/2026 cohort of youth converts comprised 145 males and 46 females.  They were introduced to the principles of the NRM, its ideology, and other patriotic values.

    During a meeting held at State House Entebbe, the President commended the youth for making what he called a wise and courageous decision.

    President Museveni also pledged Shs 100m to support their SACCO as a token of encouragement and empowerment.

    He also lauded the converts for abandoning political factions that, according to him, have long misled the youth and discouraged them from engaging in government programs meant to fight poverty and foster economic transformation.

    “Those opposition groups are merciless. They use you for foreign-funded agendas and then tell you to shun government programs,” the President remarked.

    “When we were giving out coffee seedlings under Operation Wealth Creation, they said the seedlings wouldn’t help them, but you have made the right choice, and I congratulate and welcome you.”

    President Museveni further drew on his own political journey, sharing that he too was once an opposition supporter.

    “I was in the Democratic Party from 1960 to 1970. Even though UPC rigged the elections in 1962, I told my fellow DP supporters, Obote may have stolen votes, but he didn’t steal your food. We had to be smart and take full advantage of the government’s programs,” he said.

    He commended the youth instructors for equipping the converts with a strong understanding of NRM’s core principles particularly the third mission: socio-economic transformation.

    “I am happy that your instructors taught you the mission of socio-economic transformation. As Africans, we must move from subsistence living to the money economy,” he said.

    Modernizing African Livelihoods:

    The President illustrated how daily life for most Africans still relies on outdated practices that need urgent modernization.

    “In developed countries, machines fetch water. Here, our girls still carry jerry cans on their heads. We cook with firewood while others use gas or electricity. That’s what the NRM seeks to change,” he said.

    The President also emphasized education as a key driver of transformation, highlighting the role of the government’s Universal Primary and Secondary Education (UPE and USE) programs as well as the Presidential Skilling Hubs.

    “The skilling hub in Kassanda is proof that youth can access quality training for free. If we fully embrace free education, it will play a major role in changing lives.”

    President Museveni further revisited his Four-Acre Model, a strategy he first introduced in the 1996 NRM Manifesto to guide smallholder farmers towards profitable and calculated farming.

    “If you have only two acres and grow cotton or tobacco, you’ll remain poor. But if you plan well, with ekibalo (calculation) you can generate serious income,” he explained.

    For those with four acres, the President advised; One acre for coffee (earning up to Shs15 million per year), one for fruits, one for pasture to support up to eight cows, and one for food crops.

    He added that backyard farming activities like poultry, piggery (for non-Muslims), and fish farming could generate even more income.

    “Fish farming, for instance, can bring in up to Shs 80 million a year from one acre of ponds,” President Museveni revealed.

    Industrialization and ICT as Game Changers:

    He also pointed to Uganda’s manufacturing sector, which now employs over 1.2 million people, more than double the public service sector’s 480,000.

    “From small dairy coolers to big factories, manufacturing has become a major source of jobs and wealth,” he said.

    The President also praised growth in the services sector particularly tourism, transport, professional services, and religious work which employs about four million Ugandans.

    Finally, he underscored the transformative potential of ICT, especially in business Process Outsourcing (BPO).

    “With our strong internet and telecom infrastructure, Ugandans can now work for international companies and earn globally competitive salaries right from here,” President Museveni noted.

    Ms. Hellen Seku, the Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), expressed gratitude to President Museveni for hosting the youth converts from parishes, villages, and sub-counties in the three districts.

    “We thank Your Excellency for welcoming these young people, many of whom were once leaders in the opposition. This meeting marks a turning point in their journey of transformation,” Ms. Seku said.

    “These youth have been receiving ideological training focused on civic duty, patriotism, and the core principles of the NRM. The goal has been to equip them to become responsible, value-driven citizens who contribute meaningfully to their communities,” she explained.

    Ms. Seku also emphasized that the training covered key themes such as teamwork, peacebuilding, national unity, embracing government programs, and serving the country with loyalty and discipline.

    “We have taught them the pillars of society, how to protect the peace we have, and the importance of working together as one. These young people are now prepared to return home and help drive progress in their areas,” she added.

    She further urged the youth to be responsible citizens and take care of both the environment and their personal health.

    “Go back and plant trees in your communities. Let us care for our environment. Above all, maintain discipline in your health. HIV/AIDS has become rampant in our societies. Guard yourselves. It is spreading like wildfire, and we must stop it,” she advised.

    On his part, Col. Okei Rukogota, the Director of NALI expressed his appreciation to President Museveni for his unwavering efforts in empowering young people through anti-poverty programs.

    “Your Excellency, I thank you for your tireless fight against poverty among the youth. Your leadership continues to create opportunities for transformation,” Col. Rukogota said.

    He also commended the NALI team for their dedication and commitment in organizing and facilitating the ideological training for the youth.

    “To the entire NALI team, thank you. Without your hard work and support, this success would not have been possible,” he added.

    Col. Rukogota further applauded the converts for their commitment to learning and embracing the values and principles taught during the retreat.

    “I also thank the youth converts. Your willingness to learn and change is a sign of true patriotism. Uganda needs you,” he said.

    Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Mutumba Byakatonda, a youth representative and councilor from Mubende Municipal Council, said the converts were once affiliated with opposition political parties but have now decided to cross to the NRM.

    “Your Excellency, I personally crossed to the opposition after you commissioned the Mubende Central Market. However, today, I stand before you as a proud convert back to the NRM,” he said.

    “Your Excellency, for a while, many of us were misled by opposition narratives. We were persuaded into ideologies that alienated us from government programs aimed at creating wealth and improving livelihoods,” Mr. Byakatonda explained.

    “We sincerely thank the Director and entire staff at NALI for the training, mentorship, and welfare support. Through lessons on the principles and ideology of the NRM, we have experienced a complete mindset change.”

    He thanked the President for his continued facilitation, time, and attention, saying: “We are deeply grateful for your support and for sparing time out of your busy schedule to meet us today. We do not take it for granted.”

    As part of their next steps, the group expressed interest in registering a Youth Converts SACCO across their districts.

    “We plan to form a SACCO where we can access funds at low interest rates and start small businesses. Your Excellency, we also humbly request coffee seedlings under Operation Wealth Creation to help us kick-start our income-generating activities and contribute to the national development agenda,” Mr. Byakatonda said.

    He concluded by reaffirming their loyalty to the NRM government.

    “We are ready to enroll fully into the NRM and support you in building a transformed and prosperous Uganda,” he added.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Uganda.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Admissions campaign begins in capital colleges

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital has begun accepting applications for study at city colleges. Applicants can choose five specialties at one educational institution or distribute them among several colleges. Documents can be submitted atelectronically via the mos.ru portal, reported Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “The admissions campaign has begun in Moscow colleges. Graduates will have to take an important step in life – decide on their future profession. The city continues to develop the system of secondary vocational education, making it more accessible, effective and focused on the needs of the modern economy. This year, we increased the number of budget places in Moscow colleges for Moscow ninth-graders to a record 43 thousand. Moreover, we focused on the most popular areas: IT, medicine, pedagogy, transport, hospitality, law enforcement, fire safety and many other specialties that the city’s economy needs. Applicants can choose from more than 150 professions and specialties in all sectors of the city’s economy. Moscow ninth-graders who graduated from school this year will be able to submit an application until July 26. Applications for areas with entrance examinations will be accepted until July 20,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    From June 26 to August 15, capital city graduates of ninth grades of previous years and Moscow eleventh graders can submit documents to colleges. In addition, documents from out-of-town applicants will be accepted during this period. Applications for specialties that require entrance examinations can be submitted until August 10.

    Moscow and out-of-town ninth-grade graduates, including those from previous years, will be enrolled in colleges based on the sum of the initial points of the state final assessment (GIA) in Russian language and mathematics. Moscow and out-of-town 11th-grade graduates are admitted based on a certificate competition.

    Anyone over 14 years of age who has an account on the mos.ru portal can apply for admission to the college, the Moscow Department of Information Technology noted. Moscow graduates do not need to attach a scanned copy of their certificate: all the necessary data is already available in the system. Registration of the application takes place within one working day. Information about the change in status will be available in your personal account and in a notification that will be sent by e-mail. Residents of the regions and foreign citizens will also be able to submit applications for enrollment electronically during this admissions campaign.

    This year, you can submit an application electronically on the mos.ru portal not only for training, but also choose its form.

    You can get advice on admission issues by calling the single hotline for Moscow colleges: 7 495 568-00-88.

    This year, Moscow, along with two other regions, is implementing a law on expanding the availability of secondary vocational education. The capital’s ninth-graders now have the opportunity to pass two subjects at the State Final Examination (GIA) instead of four — only Russian and mathematics — to receive a certificate. More than a third of the capital’s schoolchildren took advantage of this opportunity this year.

    You can learn more about popular areas of study at open days at the capital’s colleges. You can see their schedule and register for events on the website Moscow Center for the Development of Professional Education.

    Detailed information about in-demand professions and specialties taught in the capital’s colleges is available on the website “Colleges of Moscow”, in the telegram channel of the same name andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.

    How capital colleges teach professions of the future in the tourism industryHow Moscow Colleges Train In-Demand Welding SpecialistsMore than 13 thousand students are mastering medical professions in the capital’s colleges

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  • West Indies unleash Caribbean storm as Australia crumble in Barbados

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a performance reminiscent of West Indies’ fearsome bowling attacks of old, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph tore through Australia on Wednesday, toppling them for a meagre 180 on day one of the first test on a lively pitch at Kensington Oval.

    Mitchell Starc, skipper Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood saved Australia’s blushes, taking four wickets between them to send the West Indies in at stumps at 57 for four, trailing the tourists by 123 runs to leave the match delicately poised.

    With Seales claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul and Joseph unleashing thunderbolts that left Australia’s batsmen floundering, the visitors never recovered from a catastrophic start that saw them reeling at 22 for three.

    “This one was pretty special for me,” Seales said.

    “I have played against (Australia) once, and was injured. To play against them and get five on the first day was pretty special.

    “With the new ball, the plan was to bowl fuller. We knew the batters would come hard if we gave them width, and the plan was to bowl full and as much at the stumps as possible.

    “A little slower than what the Australians would have expected, and that made them play a lot more.

    “Shamar was special today … He has a love for Australia. He got through the top order and made it easy for us in the middle and at the end.”

    Australia, already vulnerable with Steve Smith sidelined by injury and Marnus Labuschagne axed, watched in dismay as their re-jigged top order wilted under relentless pressure from the Caribbean quicks.

    Joseph got the Bridgetown carnival started in the fourth over when he trapped teenage debutant Sam Konstas leg before wicket after a review.

    The 25-year-old then delivered a scorching delivery that all-rounder Cameron Green could only edge to Justin Greaves at second slip.

    Seales then joined the party, coaxing a thick top edge from Josh Inglis that sent him trudging back to the pavilion for five, completing Australia’s horror start.

    Veteran Usman Khawaja and Travis Head briefly stemmed the tide with an 89-run partnership, but Joseph struck again at the perfect moment, removing Khawaja for 47 – agonisingly short of his half-century – and extinguishing Australian hopes of a recovery.

    The middle order offered little resistance, with Beau Webster (11) and Alex Carey (8) falling cheaply before Greaves claimed the prize scalp of Head for 59, caught behind.

    Captain Pat Cummins (28) provided the only lower-order resistance before Seales returned to sweep through the tail, completing his five-wicket masterclass and leaving Australia to contemplate the wreckage of their innings.

    West Indies would have fancied their chances at that point, but Starc had other plans, snapping up the wickets of Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell in an action-packed opening spell.

    Cummins then had Keacy Carty caught behind on 20 before Hazlewood bowled nightwatchman Jomel Warrican out for a duck, as the Barbadian sun set on an exhilarating day of test cricket dominated by pace.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: From the public sector to transport: which Moscow projects became laureates of the national IT award

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Laureates national award “Priority: Digital – 2025” included five capital projects. Among them are the first unmanned tram in Russia, the Mos.Cloud and Mos.Tech platforms.

    “Moscow presented solutions covering key areas – from public administration to transport and development of digital infrastructure. Together, these developments make the capital an even smarter, more comfortable and attractive city to live in. Thank you to the jury for the high assessment of our work!” – noted

    Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    The Priority: Digital Award has been presented since 2015. This season, participants sent more than 200 applications. The best of them were selected by industry experts.

    “The first driverless tram in Russia, which we launched on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin, opened a new era of urban transport. This technology, unique to the whole world, belongs to the Moscow Government. And the SberTroika ticket system today operates in more than 30 regions of Russia. The recognition of these projects confirms the success of our strategy for the implementation and development of domestic IT solutions,” added the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    The Moscow platform Mos.Oblako, which automates the work processes of city departments, won in the nomination “Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems”. Here you can plan a budget, keep accounting records, manage personnel and property. Mos.Oblako combines and structures data for all institutions, providing detailed analytics for making management decisions if necessary.

    In the category “Infrastructure solutions for a smart city”, the Mos.Tech technology platform was the best. It is based on more than 15 different projects that help develop and support the capital’s digital ecosystem: develop software, new services for residents, and maintain information systems.

    In the nomination “Marketing and promotion of digital technologies” the award was given to the popular science series “Moscow in digital”. Its release was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Runet. In the frame, the capital’s specialists tell how certain initiatives were created and implemented in everyday life. Each episode is dedicated to a certain area: healthcare, transport, culture, tourism and others.

    The winner in the Artificial Intelligence category was the first driverless tram in Russia. This is an innovative transport, the phased launch of which began in May 2024. The tram is equipped with four lidars, three radars and six cameras. Such a unique set of equipment is not used anywhere else in the world. The entire driverless technology belongs to the Moscow Government, and it is created by employees of the capital’s metro without the involvement of third-party organizations.

    The winner in the Digital Transformation nomination is SberTroika. This is a joint IT enterprise of Sber, the Government of Moscow and the Government of the Moscow Region, created in 2020. It is developing a unified ticket system based on the capital’s Troika card and sharing its successful experience with the regions of Russia. Today, the service’s geography includes more than 30 entities – from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic to Primorsky Krai. Every day, the Moscow ticket system processes about three million non-cash transactions on weekdays and about 1.8 million on weekends.

    As specified inDepartment of Information Technology of Moscow, two more capital solutions received diplomas of the award nominees. This is the operating system “Moscow Electronic School” and service “Registration in the register “Social taxi”” on the mos.ru portal.

    Provision of socially significant services in electronic form and development of e-government infrastructure correspond to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the Moscow regional project “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • SCO members must condemn Pahalgam terror attack unequivocally: Rajnath Singh in China

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to unequivocally condemn the evil and dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and said that any act of terrorism is “criminal and unjustifiable.”

    During his address at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in China’s Qingdao, Defence Minister Singh recalled the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed by ‘The Resistance Front’, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based UN-designated terror group, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

    Defence Minister Singh said the pattern of the attack mirrored previous strikes by LeT in India.

    “In exercising its right to defend against terrorism and pre-empt as well as deter further cross-border terrorist attacks, India on May 7, 2025, successfully launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ to dismantle cross-border terrorist infrastructure,” he said.

    “We reiterate the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of reprehensible acts of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, accountable and bring them to justice. Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomever committed,” he said.

    “SCO members must condemn this evil unequivocally,” the Defence Minister added.

    He also called for united and decisive action against terrorism and the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in the possession of non-State actors and terrorist groups.

    He underlined that peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terror and highlighted radicalisation, extremism and a growing trust deficit as the foremost challenges facing the region.

    “I believe that the biggest challenges that we are facing in our region are related to peace, security and trust deficit. And the root cause of these problems is increasing radicalisation, extremism and terrorism,” he said.

    “Peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the hands of non-State actors and terror groups,” he said, stressing that only a collective and resolute stand can ensure safety and security for all.

    Defence Minister Singh said that it is “imperative that those who sponsor, nurture and utilise terrorism for their narrow and selfish ends must bear the consequences.”

    Defence Minister Singh warned that nations using cross-border terrorism as a tool of State policy must face consequences.

    “Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists. There should be no place for such double standards. SCO should not hesitate to criticise such nations,” he asserted.

    Reiterating India’s zero tolerance towards terrorism, he said, “India’s zero tolerance for terrorism is manifest today through its actions. This includes our right to defend ourselves against terrorism. We have shown that epicentres of terrorism are no longer safe, and we will not hesitate to target them.”

    Highlighting the need for global action to prevent the radicalisation of youth, Defence Minister Singh said the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) has played a key role in coordinating counter-radicalisation efforts.

    He added that the joint statement issued during India’s chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State on ‘Countering Radicalisation leading to Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism’ reflects the organisation’s shared commitment.

    Defence Minister Singh urged member states to act against the use of modern technology by terrorists, particularly the use of drones for smuggling weapons and narcotics.

    “In our interconnected world, traditional borders are no longer the sole barriers against threats. Instead, we face an intricate web of challenges that range from transnational terrorism and cyber-attacks to hybrid warfare,” he said.

    “These threats do not respect national boundaries, and they demand a unified response rooted in transparency, mutual trust, and collaboration.”

    The Defence Minister underscored the importance of multilateralism, emphasising India’s belief in dialogue and cooperation to prevent conflicts.

    “India believes that reformed multilateralism can help build cooperation to prevent conflict between countries by creating mechanisms for dialogue and collaboration. No country, however large and powerful, can manage alone,” he said, invoking the ancient Indian ethos of ‘Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu (May all people be happy)’.

    He reiterated India’s consistent support for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

    “Our immediate priorities in Afghanistan include providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and contributing to Afghanistan’s overall developmental needs. As Afghanistan’s largest regional development partner, India continues to implement capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people,” Defence Minister Singh said.

    He concluded with a call for greater cooperation among SCO members, stating that India supports “greater cooperation and mutual trust among SCO members. We should collectively aspire to fulfil the aspirations and expectations of our people as well as tackle today’s challenges. We must all be in lockstep in our endeavour to strengthen stability and security in our neighbourhood.”

    (IANS)

  • At UNSC, India exposes Pakistan’s ‘gross hypocrisy’ over terror and child rights abuses

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan’s “nefarious agenda” at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.

    India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish on Wednesday issued a sharp rebuttal during the UNSC’s open debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAC), calling out Pakistan for misusing the platform and violating the Council’s agenda.

    “Pakistan is casting unwarranted aspersions over UN processes and also smearing India at various discussions to pursue its nefarious agenda. We reject this attempt by Pakistan to deflect attention from the atrocities committed against children in their country, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report, as well as their rampant cross-border terrorism,” said Harish.

    The Indian envoy labelled Pakistan as “one of the grave violators of the CAC agenda,” citing not only the systemic abuse of children within Pakistan’s borders but also the impact of its military operations in Afghanistan’s border areas, where children have suffered casualties due to cross-border shelling and air strikes by Pakistani forces.

    He referred to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 Indian tourists were killed by Pakistani or Pakistan-trained terrorists.

    “The world has not forgotten the savage targeted attacks by Pakistani and Pakistani-trained terrorists,” the Ambassador said, noting the Security Council’s April 25 press statement that had underscored the “need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors of this reprehensible act accountable and bring them to justice.”

    Reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism, Ambassador Harish pointed to the May 7 retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor.

    “India undertook non-escalatory, proportionate, and focused attacks that targeted nine terrorist infrastructure sites,” he said, adding that those killed in the strikes were given state funerals in Pakistan, highlighting the state’s continued patronage of terrorism.

    He also referenced the Secretary-General’s recent CAC report, which detailed grave violations against children in Pakistan, including attacks on girls’ schools and health workers.

    “The Secretary-General has expressed concern at the rise in such grave violations reported, including attacks against schools, particularly girls’ schools, against health workers, and about the incidents in the border areas with Afghanistan, where a series of killing and maiming of Afghan children was directly attributed to cross-border shelling and air strikes by Pakistani armed forces,” Harish noted.

    He further condemned the Pakistani army’s shelling of Indian border villages in May 2025, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.

    “To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical,” he said.

    Concluding his remarks, the Indian envoy reiterated India’s firm stance on Jammu and Kashmir, stating, “The entire union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been, is, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India, irrespective of the frequent, incessant spate of lies and falsehoods by Pakistan.”

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: What program was prepared at the Summer in Moscow venues on June 27–29

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital is hosting a large-scale project called “Summer in Moscow”. City residents and tourists are invited to join various master classes, see unusual performances and concerts, exciting circus shows, play chess, table tennis, bocce and many other games. This is only a small part of what you can do in the coming days. We tell you how to spend your leisure time interestingly on June 27, 28 and 29.

    Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship

    A large-scale championship in the game is taking place at the project sites “Rock, Paper, Scissors”Every day children and adults can compete on Tverskoy Boulevard.

    On June 27, the competition will be held on Admirala Rudneva Street (building 8), and on June 28, on Vvedenskogo Street (building 28). The venues will be open from 15:00 to 20:00. The final in the South-West Administrative District will be held on June 29 at 12:00 on Dmitry Donskogo Boulevard (building 11).

    Public talks, yoga, master classes and much more at the summer club “Moscow”

    There is a summer club on Tverskoy Boulevard “Moscow”, where residents and visitors of the capital of all ages can find something to do to their liking – from rock climbing and yoga to master classes and retro games.

    Beauty events will be dedicated to the theme of the graduation party. The space of two pop-up stores will be occupied by two Russian brands. Three beauty trucks will also be operating on the site. Gifts, discounts, raffles and product presentations have been prepared for guests.

    On June 27, from 19:00 to 20:00, a ceremony will be held in the rotunda. public talk, where beauty blogger Yulia Bay will talk about makeup trends and share tips on how to incorporate fashionable solutions into everyday looks. From 12:00 to 21:00, there will also be a presentation of products from brands occupying beauty trucks, as well as personal consultations with a technologist on hair condition.

    On June 28, a ceremony will be held in the rotunda public talk with perfumer Ivan Yakimov. He will share how to choose a natural scent according to your mood. In addition, a test bar of the capital brand’s products and a photo zone with a red carpet will be open all day.

    On June 29 from 19:00 to 20:00 there will be a public talk with a TV presenter and a make-up artist Rishey Krylova, which will tell about new shades of eyeshadow of one brand and show how to apply them. Guests will be able to test the products and ask questions. At 17:00 and 20:00 Moscow brands will hold final drawings. On the same day, consultants will hold presentations of brands.

    From floral still lifes to watercolor sketches: let’s go to an art studio

    On Passionate Boulevard Professionals will teach anyone over the age of six to paint sketches and floral still lifes using various artistic techniques.

    On June 27 from 3:00 pm to 7:45 pm and on June 28 from 1:00 pm to 7:45 pm, guests will paint a bouquet using dry pastel technique, a watercolor sketch, wild flowers with gouache using the alla prima technique, and an acrylic flower still life.

    “Literary Boulevard”, art pavilion “Raketa” and more

    Meeting, dedicated to children’s writer Nikolai Nosov, will be held on June 27 at the Literary Boulevard site. The organizers will talk about the author’s biography, his work in film and animation, and will also read the story “Cucumbers”, based on a true story. Parents will recall cartoons based on the writer’s works, and children will make bookmarks with characters from his books at a master class. The meetings take place on a specially equipped podium and last about an hour. The beginning is at 19:00, admission is free.

    In addition, on the same day, master classes will be held in the Raketa art pavilion of the Made in Moscow project on Rozhdestvenka Street. Guests will be able to collect puzzles and mosaics, and also with the help of the author’s coloring books provided by the Moscow brand, learn more aboutthe importance of family traditionsOn June 29, there will be a class on assembly here. Su-26 aircraft. Free admission.

    On June 27, the Green Market pavilion of the Made in Moscow project on Bolotnaya Square will host master class on design. From 18:00 to 19:00, guests will be able to learn the basics of modeling and create three-dimensional structures. Admission to both events is free.

    Circus divertissements

    City residents and tourists will enjoy exciting shows with the best circus artists of Russia. In the landscape park “Yuzhnoye Butovo” the artists of the Great Moscow Circus will show bright numbers, in Izmailovsky Park the show “Striped Flight” will take place, and in the cinema park “Moskino” the program “Algerian Lions” will take place.

    Performances at all three venues start at the same time: on June 27 at 19:00, and on June 28 and 29 at 14:00 and 18:00. Admission is paid and is not included in the ticket price to the Moskino Cinema Park. You can find out more about the events and buy tickets atofficial website.

    Update your wardrobe and see a mini-performance at the Leto department store

    The department store of Russian designers “Leto” will be open on Revolution Square. Everyone will be able not only to try on clothes they like and update their wardrobe, but also to listen to lectures, take part in master classes and even watch performances.

    So, on June 28 from 16:00 to 17:30 there will be a lecture where they will tell you how to invest in your reputation and name forincreasing media coverage. And on June 29 from 16:00 to 17:30 they will hold a lecture on the topic “The works of I. Shmelev. For the writer’s birthday”, and at 20:00 – a mini-performance.

    Festival of urban sports

    On the sites festival of urban sports In the open air you can play checkers, chess, table tennis, bocce and many other games.

    Everyone is welcome on June 28 and 29 from 11:00 to 21:00 in the parks of the Northern River Terminal, Sosenki, Pechatniki, 850th Anniversary of Moscow, Fili, near the Bolshoy Gorodskoy Pond, as well as in the Troparevo recreation area and the public space on Akademika Yangelya Street. Admission is free.

    Family Sports Games – From Arm Wrestling to Trampolines

    There will be events in different parts of the city family sports games. Free admission. On Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 to 15:00, visitors to the rotunda on General Karbyshev Boulevard (12) will enjoy fun starts, trampoline jumping, fitness exercises, a sports riddle contest, and attractions.

    In the Fili Children’s Park on Bolshaya Filevskaya Street (9), participants will be able to take part in tournaments and master classes in arm wrestling, strength testing, kettlebell lifting, and tug-of-war. The events will be held from 16:00 to 20:00.

    At the same time, an exciting sports relay race awaits guests at the Avangard stadium on Entuziastov Highway (33). Participants will have to go through an obstacle course of trampolines of varying difficulty, and cope with strength and endurance tasks.

    In the M.P. Sudakov Square on 40th Anniversary of October Avenue (40) from 16:00 to 20:00 there will be master classes and tournaments in board games. Here you can compete in table hockey, giant tavrels, and also join an open chess tournament.

    In addition, Muscovites and tourists will enjoy tournaments, competitions and fun relay races: throwing a projectile at a target, pillow fights and jumping in sacks. The events will take place at the site near the district center “Meeting Place “Baku”” on Usievich Street (house 12) from 16:00 to 20:00.

    On Sunday, June 29, you can play giant tic-tac-toe, Tetris, Rubik’s cube, and bowl in the rotunda on General Karbyshev Boulevard (12). Guests are welcome from 11:00 to 15:00.

    At the Avangard stadium, tournaments and master classes in arm wrestling, strength testing, kettlebell lifting and tug-of-war will be held from 16:00 to 20:00. And at the site near the regional center “Meeting Place “Baku”” at the same time, there will be fitness exercises, a sports quiz and fun starts, trampolines and attractions will be working.

    In the recreation area “Troparevo” from 16:00 to 20:00 everyone will be offered to play table hockey, giant tavrels and chess. On the site in the Academic Park on Dmitry Ulyanov Street (property 9a, building 1) you can go on a sports family route, play mini-golf, giant Jenga, jump on trampolines, and also take part in football and fitness relay races.

    Theatrical walking tour, noble games and karaoke with live music

    A theatrical walking tour will be held in the Trubetskoy estate park “Customs and Morals of Old Moscow”. Guests will take part in a discussion with Ivan Turgenev’s characters and see an interactive mini-performance based on Leo Tolstoy’s diaries. Admission is free. Participants are expected on June 28 from 11:00 to 22:30.

    In the museum-reserve “Kuzminki-Lyublino” a master class will take place “Noble accessories. Fans”. On June 28 from 12:00 to 14:00, everyone will be able to create an exquisite fan together with professionals. The class will be organized next to the stage.

    On this day, the Kuzminki-Lyublino Museum-Reserve will also host noble games: biryulki, croquet, badminton, serso, gorodki, and lapta. The events are planned from 12:00 to 19:00 with breaks. In addition, a retro studio will be open in the Kuzminki estate from 12:00 to 19:00, and a concert will be held at 18:30.

    In the summer cinema of the Mitino landscape park, everyone can join karaoke with live music. In a cozy atmosphere in the open air, everyone will perform their favorite songs together with professional musicians on June 28 from 19:00 to 20:30.

    Films, concerts, exhibitions and performances in Zaryadye Park

    As part of the project “Cinema Summer in Zaryadye” For Youth Day, viewers will see two films separated by 20 years. June 28 — Oksana Bychkova’s romantic melodrama “Piter FM” (2006). This is a story about how a random coincidence can change the fate of two people at a crossroads in life. June 29 — Karen Shakhnazarov’s social drama “Courier” (1986) about growing up and making choices. Free admission.

    In addition, the IV festival will be held in Zaryadye Park on June 28 and 29 “New Classics”. This year it is dedicated to the musician, avant-garde composer, innovator Alexander Mosolov. Guests will enjoy concerts on the large and experimental stages. An interactive exhibition “Music of Machines” will be organized, where curators have collected modern musical instruments. Everyone will be able to create an improvisational composition. The main premiere event of the festival will be the plastic performance “Yul”. Admission to all festival venues is free, registration is required for the performance.

    From decorating a movie plate to a musical quest: the program of the Moskino cinema park

    For young guests cinema park “Moskino” On June 28 and 29 from 12:00 to 19:00, the educational center will host master classes on decorating a movie plate, a movie clapperboard, and a felt hat. The class is fee-based. In addition, children will be able to paint a felt headdress, making an unusual decoration for it using colored markers, paints, and colored paper. Participation in the master class is fee-based.

    From 11:00 to 19:00, guests are invited to take part in the exciting quest “In the Rhythm of the Cinema Park”. Everyone will be able to immerse themselves in the musical culture of jazz, rock and roll, blues and swing, learn about these popular musical genres and their history, become part of one of the dance teams and perform on stage. The best teams will compete in a dance battle in front of the audience. Participation is included in the ticket price to the cinema park.

    Jazz musicians will perform in the Gonzaga Theatre setting. On June 28 at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM and on June 29 at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, the Kors band cover band will perform on stage, and from 6:00 PM to 6:40 PM, a concert by jazz vocalist Eteri Beriashvili will take place. On the central square from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, the Las Aventuras drum group will professionally play on iron tanks. These events can be attended with an entrance ticket to the cinema park.

    Festival “Youth Day”

    Youth Day will be celebrated in Moscow on June 28 and 29. At the festival’s flagship venue — Bolotnaya Square — young musical groups and popular artists will perform. Experts will conduct career consultations and help to decide on a future profession. In addition, everyone will be offered to create magnets and join artistic plein airs.

    Also, as part of the Youth Day festival, two sites dedicated to patriotism, as well as volunteering and charity, will operate in the Muzeon Arts Park.

    Thus, on the rollerdrome on Bolotnaya Square on June 28 from 12:10 to 16:10 there will be a show called “Memory Diary”. The ice theater team led by Petr Chernyshev and Tatyana Navka will perform. And from 19:00 to 23:00 the groups “Gradusy” and “Komnata Kultury” will take to the stage, as well as DJs Groove and Nejtrino.

    On June 28 and 29, from 12:00 to 19:00, the Kreativ site will host master classes on creating magnets, and from 12:30 to 14:30, there will be a plein air, where participants will paint urban landscapes under the guidance of experienced artists. In addition, on June 28, guests will be treated to master classes on generative design, decorating sunglasses, DJing, customizing T-shirts, and many other activities.

    Visitors to the Career site will be able to take part in an interactive game where they need to guess encrypted professions. The sessions will be held on June 28 from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 15:45 to 19:00. On the same day, from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 15:45 to 19:00, everyone is offered career consultations from experts of the Moscow Government Career Development Center.

    On June 29 at 1:45 p.m. the lecture “How to leave your job and create an environmentally friendly startup” will begin, and at 2:45 p.m. the lecture “How to get an internship at a top company without leaving home” will begin.

    On both days, June 28 and 29, you can play mini-golf, take part in cyber hockey and football tournaments in the Sport hub, and also try to create music using voice commands or text requests to the neural network on the Neural Network platform.

    The full program of the Youth Day festival can be found on the portal “Youth of Moscow”.

    Tournament “Heroes of the Chessboard. Moscow”

    On June 29 from 12:00 to 16:00 the next competitions of the tournament “Heroes of the Chessboard. Moscow” will take place. To participate you need registration.

    An open series of blitz chess tournaments is taking place at40 sites all over the city.

    Noble promenade, retro studio and master class in Izmailovsky Park

    From 12:00 to 19:00 Muscovites and tourists are invited to take part noble promenade through the picturesque Izmailovsky Park in the company of the hospitable hosts of the estate. Participants will discuss literature and listen to romances with a guitar. The hosts of the estate will also tell about the rules of etiquette and teach fashionable secular dances of the 19th century. Guests are expected on the alley of the Big Circle (house 7).

    In addition, from 12:00 to 19:00, Izmailovsky Park will be open retro studio. Here you can feel like a 19th century nobleman in a luxurious historical costume. And from 12:00 to 14:00 you can take part in a master class “Noble accessories. Brooches”.

    Performance “Ershov. Beyond the mountains, beyond the forests”

    In the amphitheater in the Polytech Museum Park as part of the festival “Theatre Boulevard” On June 29 at 14:00 there will be a performance “Ershov. Beyond the Mountains, Beyond the Forests”. The musical and dramatic performance by director Yuri Pechenezhsky is inspired by the poetry of Pyotr Ershov and his fairy tale “The Little Humpbacked Horse”. The story of a boy who believed in fairy tales since childhood and one day decided to make up his own will be told together with the artists by the musicians of the folklore ensemble “Komon”. Admission is free. Spectators aged 18 and over are invited.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports programs are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. “Summer in Moscow” is being 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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