Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 10, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty’s team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Blumenthal Support Legislation to Fund Community Violence Intervention
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy July 09, 2025 WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) co-sponsored the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would create a new Office of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and a new grant program within the Department of Health and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Encouraging signs for mental health workforce
Source: New Zealand Government When someone is making the brave step of reaching out for help whether it’s you, your child, a friend or family member, this Government is committed to ensuring we have the right support in place to answer that call, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. “It is promising to see […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Project Acacia: RBA and DFCRC announce chosen industry participants and ASIC provides regulatory relief for tokenised asset settlement research project
Source: Airservices Australia Project Acacia has today reached a significant milestone with a number of industry participants (see below) selected to explore how innovations in digital money and existing settlement infrastructure might support the development of Australian wholesale tokenised asset markets. Project Acacia is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Great Walks popularity supporting tourism growth
Source: New Zealand Government A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Opening day bookings for each of the Great Walks were up by over 10,000 bednights compared to last year, totalling more […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Space is not the final frontier – it is the foundation of our future: UN deputy chief
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b Addressing delegates at a UN forum on peaceful uses of outer space, Amina Mohammed urged greater international cooperation as the world becomes increasingly reliant on satellites for everything from disaster response to climate monitoring. “Space is not the final frontier. It is the foundation of our present,” she said. […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Lactalis’ proposed acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses not opposed
Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development The ACCC will not oppose Lactalis BSA S.A.S. (Lactalis)’s proposed acquisition of Fonterra Co-Operative Group (Fonterra)’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. Lactalis and Fonterra both currently acquire raw milk from dairy farmers in Victoria and Tasmania, as well as processing and supplying a range of dairy products […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Research – Workers look at automation as an opportunity, not a threat – Robert Half
Source: Robert Half 68% of employees believe automation will have a positive impact on their current job and career prospects. 64% of employees will participate in training to reskill for a new role with their current employer if their job is partially automated, while 16% will look for a new job with a different employer. […]
MIL-OSI China: South Korean court approves new arrest of ex-President Yoon
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A Seoul court on Thursday issued a warrant to arrest former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol over last December’s martial law decree, marking his second detention in connection with the case, Yonhap news agency reported. The Seoul Central District Court issued the warrant after a hearing, […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Gaza: A survey among MSF workers and their families showed that almost half of the people killed are children
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Gaza, 9 July 2025 – A recent retrospective mortality survey of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff and their families reveals the appalling death rate of Israel’s all-out war on Gaza, especially among children, which is consistent with conflict-related figures provided by the Gazan Ministry of Health. Compared to pre-7 October […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Household spending uptick in June, but consumers remain cautious – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) A lift in household spending is expected for the remainder of 2025, however a slower interest rate cutting cycle could dampen this recovery. https://youtu.be/UP9AxIqN2VY The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose for the third month in a row in June, up 0.3 per cent following gains of 0.4 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Universities – Economists moot bold income tax plan – UoA
Source: University of Auckland (UoA) What if your income tax didn’t go to the government but into your own savings account? A bold proposal makes the case. New Zealand’s ageing population and ballooning welfare and health costs are piling pressure on the public purse. In response, former Minister of Finance Sir Roger Douglas and University […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Stats NZ information release: International travel: May 2025
International travel: May 2025 – information release 10 July 2025 International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitorsOverseas visitor arrivals were 190,600 in May 2025, an increase of 10,900 from May 2024. The biggest changes […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – Stats NZ media and information release: International migration: May 2025
Net migration loss to Australia in 2024 – media release 10 July 2025 There was a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in the December 2024 year, according to provisional estimates released by Stats NZ today. “The net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia in 2024 was similar to the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, Ōpōtiki
Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a single vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Otara Road at around 7:50am. Sadly, the driver of the truck died at the scene. There were no other occupants of the truck. Police are providing support to the next […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Bridging a gap on West Coast Cycle Trail
Source: New Zealand Government A new cycle bridge on the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail will bring more visitors to the region and boost the local economy. “I’m thrilled to be supporting the construction of the Totara River Rail Bridge, ensuring visitors can once again ride this popular trail from start to finish,” Tourism and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces additional deployment of California resources to support New Mexico following Texas and Oregon disaster response efforts
Source: US State of California Governor Jul 9, 2025 What you need to know: California is sending more resources to assist New Mexico, Oregon, and Texas in disaster response, including incident support personnel and Urban Search and Rescue teams. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is continuing to answer calls for assistance […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Tracking insect and bug health in a heartbeat from a digital camera
Source: 10 July 2025 In a world-first pilot study, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have used video footage of insects to extract their heart rates without touching or disturbing them. The innovation, published in the Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, could transform how scientists monitor the health and stress levels of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: One year of more Police back on the beat
Source: New Zealand Government One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell.“Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua and getting some time to be out on the beat with them,” Mark Mitchell says.“Our beat […]