Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 5, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: China sweep Belgium for winning start at VNL
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Host China kicked off its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Beijing leg in style with a straight-set victory over Belgium on Wednesday, winning 25-18, 27-25, 25-13 at the National Indoor Stadium. Wu Mengjie (R) of China spikes the ball during the pool 3 match between China and […]
MIL-OSI China: Ivankovic says China ‘ready’ for do-or-die match
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China coach Branko Ivankovic said Wednesday that his team is mentally prepared for Thursday’s do-or-die FIFA World Cup qualifier against Indonesia, despite the challenging environment at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, which will be packed with nearly 80,000 home fans. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Ivankovic […]
MIL-OSI: SPEC Resumes Global Collaboration with Companies on U.S. BIS Entity List
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) GAINESVILLE, Va., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Standard Performance Evaluation Corp. (SPEC), the trusted leader in computing benchmarks, announced today that SPEC International Standards Group (ISG) successfully advocated that the United States clarify export policies to allow companies on the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Entity List to participate in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Seven exceptional students score Space Scholarships
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) During their 3-month internship programme at JPL they’ll work alongside scientists and engineers who are part of world-leading NASA missions. Their experience at JPL will not only support their studies, it will also provide real-world skills to start exciting careers in New Zealand’s fast-growing space industry. The […]
MIL-OSI USA: Restricting The Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, which successfully prevented national security threats from reaching our borders and which the Supreme Court upheld. In Executive Order 14161 of January 20, 2025 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: In with the old: architects, planners, builders and academics unite in push for reuse over redevelopment
Source: 05 June 2025 UniSA’s Enterprise Hub is a state-of-the-art enterprise and innovation facility within an original heritage building Architects, builders, academics and regulators are calling for a major shift in Australia’s building policies, claiming these are based on a narrow view of environmental costs and false economies that downplay the real costs of new […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Foreign Minister to visit Europe, Indonesia
Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters departs this weekend for visits to France, Italy and Indonesia. In Nice, Minister Peters will attend the Pacific-France Summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron; represent New Zealand at the third United Nations Ocean Conference; and hold a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts from around the world. “New Zealand […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Restricts the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats
US Senate News: Source: US Whitehouse COMBATING TERRORISM THROUGH COMMON SENSE SECURITY STANDARDS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to protect the nation from foreign terrorist and other national security and public safety threats from entry into the United States. Pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order 14161, issued on January 20, 2025, titled […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release: Fatal crash, Number 1 Line, Manawatū
Source: New Zealand Police Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who died following a crash on Number 1 Line on 25 May. He was Martin Lucien Symington, 53, from Australia. Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road reopened following crash, St Johns
Source: New Zealand Police St Johns Road has been reopened following an earlier crash between a vehicle and pedestrian. One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared. ENDS. Holly McKay/NZ Police MIL […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s finance ministry issues 12.5 billion yuan of treasury bonds in Hong Kong
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 4 — China’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday issued this year’s third batch of yuan-denominated treasury bonds — worth a total of 12.5 billion yuan (about 1.74 billion U.S. dollars) — in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The issuance included 3.5 billion […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: More classrooms for children with high needs
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is ensuring more students with the highest learning support needs have access to warm, safe, dry and fit-for-purpose learning environments.“We know many parents of children with high needs want the option of a specialist education setting. Right now, those choices are limited because our specialist schools are stretched beyond capacity. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police acknowledge sentencing for Blenheim homicide
Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Ashley Clarke of Marlborough CIB: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Paul Thomas Armon today in the Blenheim High Court. Mr Armon was sentenced to life imprisonment with 15 years non-parole for the murder of his mother, Jennifer Sheehan, late last year. We extend our […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Gas supply reducing faster and sooner than previously forecast
Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) “Natural gas reserves continue to reduce faster and sooner than previously forecast,” says Karlene Tipler, Head of Data Service Delivery, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment. “In 2024 natural gas proven plus probable (2P) reserves reduced from 1300 PJ to 948 PJ. The reduction in natural gas […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Keith Self Commemorates Renaming of VA Clinic in Honor of Sam Johnson
Source: On Monday, Congressman Keith Self proudly joined local leaders, veterans, and the North Texas community in a moving ceremony to officially rename the Plano VA Clinic in honor of the late Congressman Sam Johnson, a true American hero and tireless advocate for veterans. The newly named Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic will serve […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Gas data proves Government correct to act now
Source: New Zealand Government New figures released today showing a decline in New Zealand’s gas reserves is a stark reminder why the Government is taking decisive action to bolster the industry and seek more investment in exploration and production, Resources Minister Shane Jones says. “New Zealand needs a secure supply of affordable and reliable gas […]
MIL-OSI: Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Filing Delinquency
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) COOTAMUNDRA, Australia, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: COOT), a manufacturer and seller of sustainable edible oils to customers globally, announced that it has received written notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on May 27, 2025 stating that the Company was delinquent in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Value of building work put in place: March 2025 quarter
Value of building work put in place: March 2025 quarter – information release 5 June 2025 Value of building work statistics estimate the value and volume of work put in place on construction jobs in New Zealand. Key factsIn the March 2025 quarter: the seasonally adjusted total building volume was flat compared with the December 2024 […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Engineers make a big splash, turning water treatment sludge into sustainable concrete
Source: 05 June 2025 Cracked and corroded sewer pipes cost Australian taxpayers almost $70 billion annually. Australian researchers are tackling a $70 billion problem facing our nation’s infrastructure by developing an eco-friendly alternative solution to traditional cement sewer pipes that are prone to cracking and corroding. By combining sludge – a byproduct of the drinking […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advice seen by Minister(s)
Source: Tertiary Education Commission DateReference NumberTitle 19 December 2019AM/19/01484Aide-Memoir: Discussion paper: establishing a CoVE specialising in Secondary Tertiary Programmes, Multiple Pathways and Transitions (PDF 1.4 MB) 5 December 2019B/19/01460Funding Agreement between the Crown and Lincoln University (PDF 1.3 MB) 3 December 20191210568Education Report: High-level decisions on the unified funding system for discussion at the strategy […]