Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: China suffer opening loss in VNL Xi’an leg
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Peng Shikun (L) of China spikes the ball during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo) World No. 1 Poland started the 2025 Men’s Volleyball Nations […]
MIL-OSI China: Depay equals scoring record as Dutch thrash Malta
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Memphis Depay on Tuesday night netted twice for the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Malta (8-0) in Groningen and equaled Robin van Persie as Dutch all-time top scorer. The 31-year-old opened the scoring against Malta with a penalty in the 9th minute […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Czech Republic’s power capacity to reach 32.6GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Czech Republic’s power capacity to reach 32.6GW in 2035, forecasts GlobalData Posted in Power The Czech Republic boasts one of the lowest levels of power import dependence in Europe, thanks to its substantial reserves of hard coal. Nevertheless, the nation is committed to phasing out coal by 2033 and is in the process […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Consultation paper – ATO Vulnerability Framework
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Provide your feedback We are seeking your feedback on the draft ATO Vulnerability Framework (the Framework). If you are experiencing vulnerability and need support now, visit our Personal crisis support page for more information. To submit your feedback: ATO Vulnerability Framework Use the links below to view the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin WARNING! Public CBC reporting and country-by-country (CBC) reporting are different measures. For information about CBC reporting, go to Country-by-country reporting What is Public CBC reporting Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting is a regime (the regime) that requires certain large multinational enterprises to publish selected tax information to the public. This […]
MIL-OSI Australia: United in art as Mexico meets Bendigo in a striking new exhibition
Source: New South Wales Ministerial News A new Artists on View exhibition will offer the local community and visiting art lovers a glimpse into contemporary Mexican artists in a group show of eclectic styles and contrasting approaches. United Artists of Mexico and Bendigo (Artistas Unidos de México y Bendigo) showcases works by contemporary Mexican artists […]
MIL-OSI Global: 201 ways to say ‘fuck’: what 1.7 billion words of online text shows about how the world swears
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Martin Schweinberger, Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, The University of Queensland Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect and express […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New and improved radiology services for Auckland City Hospital
Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today announced funding for the first stage of a major project to upgrade and expand interventional radiology services at Auckland City Hospital. “This project will significantly improve access to radiology services for patients across Auckland and beyond,” Mr Brown says. “A $41.2 million investment will fund […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Traffic disruption, Tamahere
Source: New Zealand Police Motorists heading to Fieldays in Waikato are advised of even more potential traffic disruption. A truck hit an overbridge on Airport Road in Tamahere, near the roundabout, about 10:15am. While the truck has been removed, traffic management is in place while contractors assess the site. Motorists are asked to have patience. […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Household spending subdued in May, but consumers show signs of life with restaurant, recreation spending uplift – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Households using money saved from energy rebates, lower petrol prices, and interest rate cuts to treat themselves. https://youtu.be/obtoCYYhE4Q?si=aLwclsdKp-L9zzA1 The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose just 0.5 per cent in May. However signs are emerging that consumers are starting to loosen the purse strings for small luxuries thanks to […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Allianz’ proposed acquisition of RAA Insurance not opposed
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC will not oppose Allianz Australia Insurance Limited’s proposed acquisition of the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia’s personal insurance business (RAAI). Allianz and RAAI both supply home and contents insurance and motor insurance products in South Australia. “Our investigation focused on the closeness of competition between RAAI […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Government backs voluntary nature credits
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is supporting the expansion of a voluntary credits nature market through the running of pilot projects across New Zealand. Establishing a market that is durable, measurable and transparent will help farmers, landowners, iwi, and conservation groups unlock new income streams for looking after nature on their land, Associate Minister […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Jayco in Court over ‘off road’ caravan advertisements
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd (Jayco), Australia’s largest caravan and recreational vehicle manufacturer, for making allegedly misleading representations when advertising certain models of its RVs in ‘off road’ conditions. The ACCC alleges that since January 2020, Jayco engaged in misleading […]
MIL-OSI USA: REMARKS: Ranking Member Coons calls out Secretary Hegseth for misplaced priorities, failure to submit budget in Defense Subcommittee hearing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a series of failures in his management of the military ranging from focusing on culture war issues instead of military readiness, to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kennedy to HHS: Fight foreign shrimp imports that hurt Louisiana and threaten Americans’ health
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging his department to work with its partners to prevent unsafe foreign shrimp from reaching American consumers. While U.S. shrimp manufacturers comply with bans on […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese mainland’s largest ship leasing center hits 1,000-vessel mark
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, June 11 — A signing ceremony was held Wednesday for the 1,000th vessel leased through the Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone (DFTP) in the northern Chinese municipality of Tianjin. As the Chinese mainland’s largest center for ship financing and leasing, the DFTP has now officially […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Consumer NZ – 11 sunscreens sold in New Zealand didn’t meet SPF claims, as revealed by an Australian test
Source: Consumer NZ Australian consumer group Choice’s test of household sunscreens has shown 16 out of 20 tested sunscreens didn’t meet their SPF claims. These include products sold in New Zealand, including Banana Boat, Nivea and Neutrogena sunscreens. Consumer NZ research and test writer Belinda Castles says consumers expect sunscreens to protect them. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Local authority statistics: March 2025 quarter
Local authority statistics: March 2025 quarter – information release 12 June 2025 Local authority statistics provides information on the performance of core non-trading activities of New Zealand’s territorial and regional councils. Visit our website to read this information release and to download CSV files: Local authority statistics: March 2025 quarter CSV files for download MIL […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: Electronic card transactions: May 2025
Electronic card transactions: May 2025 – information release 12 June 2025 The electronic card transactions (ECT) series cover debit, credit, and charge card transactions with New Zealand-based merchants. The series can be used to indicate changes in consumer spending and economic activity. Key facts All figures are seasonally adjusted unless otherwise specified. Values are at […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer: We Are America, and We Will Not Allow Putin to Win By Intimidation.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks in support of the amendment by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) regarding the United States’ contribution to the infrastructure of the North […]