Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 18, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: Exercise Keris Strike 25 Launches, Featuring United States, Malaysian, and Australian Forces
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND PERAK, Malaysia – The Malaysian Army officially launched Exercise Keris Strike 25 (KrS25) today, a trilateral military training event involving the U.S. Army and Australian Defence Force (ADF). Held July 17–31 in Perak, this year marks the 30th iteration of the exercise, which began as a bilateral engagement between […]
MIL-OSI Security: Exercise Keris Strike 25 Launches, Featuring United States, Malaysian, and Australian Forces
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND PERAK, Malaysia – The Malaysian Army officially launched Exercise Keris Strike 25 (KrS25) today, a trilateral military training event involving the U.S. Army and Australian Defence Force (ADF). Held July 17–31 in Perak, this year marks the 30th iteration of the exercise, which began as a bilateral engagement between […]
MIL-OSI Security: CARAT Thailand 2025 Concludes, Strengthening U.S.-Thailand Maritime Partnership
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND SATTAHIP, Thailand — The 31st iteration of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand concluded June 16, 2025 in Sattahip, following a series of exercises and exchanges between the U.S. Navy (USN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The exercise, which began on July 7, 2025, was designed to […]
MIL-OSI Australia: New search area for Melissa Trussell
Source: New South Wales – News Police – including from the specialist Water Operations Unit – are today conducting a fresh search on Garden Island for the remains of Melissa Trussell. A previously unsearched area of water and mangroves on the northern side of Garden Island will be the focus of today’s search. This new […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: New school property agency to be established
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will establish a new school property agency to help ensure Kiwi kids can learn in safe, warm and dry buildings. “The Government inherited a school property system bordering on a crisis. The previous government made big promises to school communities, but its unfunded, bespoke, expensive projects weren’t deliverable and left […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: $120 million Auckland school property growth plan
Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s investing more than $120 million into building more classrooms in Auckland, so thousands more students can learn in safe, warm and dry environments. “Auckland is booming, and we are stepping up by investing heavily in extra classrooms to support the city’s rapid growth. Through Budget 25 funding, 137 new […]
MIL-OSI China: Universiade: First gold goes to Denmark as Sandersen triumphs in taekwondo
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News With a Danish flag wrapped around her shoulders, taekwondo athlete Eva Eun-Kyung Sandersen raced around the venue Thursday after claiming the first gold of the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games in the women’s individual poomsae with a score of 8.732. A nine-time World Poomsae medalist and 11-time […]
MIL-OSI China: Olympians expected to make highlight as Universiade swimming kicks off
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Swimming at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games will feature several student-athletes who competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. High-profile coaches who have been behind some of biggest stars will also be part of the Games. Team USA will see Olympians Emma Lebron Weber and Jacob […]
MIL-OSI China: Club World Cup ends with success, controversy and questions
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News FIFA’s bold reimagining of the Club World Cup (CWC) culminated July 13, ushering in what the governing body hailed as “a golden era of club football.” The expanded 32-team format, along with sweeping technological and presentation changes, aimed to elevate the tournament’s global appeal, fairness and […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Our performance evolution
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Download Our performance evolution You can download a version of Our performance evolution (PDF, 674KB)This link will download a file. Commissioner’s foreword Since commencing as Commissioner of Taxation on 1 March 2024, I continue to be impressed by the expertise, professionalism and dedication of ATO staff. Our performance […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 July 2025 A recent survey of skink numbers shows the work is urgent and the fence, near Reefton, will be built earlier than planned to ensure the species’ survival. Protecting a five-hectare area, the fence will be constructed from a durable stainless-steel mesh specially designed to keep mice, rats […]
MIL-OSI Canada: National Defence signs technology partnership arrangement with Australia for Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 17, 2025 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces On June 20, 2025, representatives of the governments of Canada and Australia signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada’s A-OTHR system. Through this arrangement, Australian industry partners […]
MIL-OSI China: Favorites emerge as China’s giants dominate Women’s Asia Cup
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The traditional powerhouses asserted their dominance as the group stage of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup concluded on Wednesday, with China, Australia, Japan and South Korea all securing top-two finishes in their respective groups. China will await its semifinal opponent, while Japan prepares for a […]
MIL-OSI China: Europe urged to diversify trade markets over US tariff coercion, supply chains disruption
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News As Washington presses ahead with additional tariffs on products from the European Union (EU) and beyond, European officials and experts are urging the diversification of trade markets to mitigate the damage that such coercive financial statecraft is inflicting on global supply chains. TARIFF GAME SETTING OFF […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Coast Guard completes historic Quad Sail to strengthen Indo-Pacific maritime partnership
Source: United States Coast Guard 07/17/2025 06:36 PM EDT SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived in Guam, July 3, after a landmark multinational sail with representatives aboard from the maritime forces from Australia, India, and Japan—collectively known as the Quad. As four leading maritime nations in the […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Claiming FRCGW as a credit this tax time
Source: New places to play in Gungahlin Our commitment to you We are committed to providing you with accurate, consistent and clear information to help you understand your rights and entitlements and meet your obligations. If you follow our information and it turns out to be incorrect, or it is misleading and you make a […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Education – Campaign launched to boost school board participation
Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōpūtanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – the New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) has officially launched its national campaign, Get on Board 2025, to mobilise participation in the upcoming triennial school board elections.The campaign aims to increase nominations and voter turnout for school boards (formerly boards […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade – Settlement of Canada dispute welcomed by DCANZ
Source: Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) Dairy exporters will benefit from the settlement of New Zealand’s CPTPP quota dispute with Canada, as announced by the Government today. The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) welcomes the news and congratulates the Government for settling the long-running issue that has been costing New Zealand because of quotas […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Energy Sector – New rules unlock network connection barriers to support electrification
Source: Electricity Authority The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko (the Authority) is making it easier and faster to connect to the electricity network so New Zealand can electrify faster. The changes are the first steps in the Authority’s work to make it easier and more efficient for businesses, developers and other consumers to get access to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade – Canada-NZ dairy dispute: A win for exporters
Source: BusinessNZ ExportNZ is pleased to see a years-long dairy dispute between Canada and New Zealand resolved, unlocking higher export value for Kiwi business. Executive Director Josh Tan says the outcome is a win for New Zealand dairy exporters, and a win for the rules-based trading system. “It’s essential that our trade agreements function as they […]