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Scientists track egret's 38-hour flight from Australia to PNG
AFP, Published on 16/06/2025
» SYDNEY - A species of heron has been tracked flying for almost two days non-stop between Australia and Papua New Guinea during its northern migration, scientists say.
Indonesia revokes most mining permits in dive hotspot
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia revoked permits on Tuesday for four of the five mining companies operating in the eastern archipelago of Raja Ampat after activists shared videos of islands damaged by nickel extraction.
Australian PM basks in win, vows 'orderly' government
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese basked Sunday in his landslide election win, promising a "disciplined, orderly" government to confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil.
Revolutionise health and safety with digitalisation
News, Samina Kadwani, Published on 28/04/2025
» As the world of work continues to transform, shaped by climate change, digital disruption, and rising inequality, there's one thing that never changes: protecting the health and safety of each and every worker, anywhere.
Thai troops to join major military exercise
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand is set to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest military exercise ever conducted in Australia, scheduled for mid-July.
Earthquake of M5.4 strikes off Indonesia's West Papua
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2025
» A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck near the south coast of Indonesia's West Papua on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say they killed 17 people this week
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2025
» JAKARTA - Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region said on Thursday they have killed more than 17 people since the weekend, claiming that they were soldiers disguised as gold miners, and police said the insurgents were holding two hostages.
This is how Asia Pacific is responding to US reciprocal tariffs
Bloomberg, Published on 07/04/2025
» President Donald Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on US trading partners around the world came into effect on Saturday.
Why China may face 'scrutiny' over using police diplomacy to help developing world
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2025
» On Thursday, 200 Chinese nationals rescued from online scam centres in Myanmar were repatriated to China, while hundreds more are expected to arrive in China in the coming days, according to Beijing's Ministry of Public Security.
Marriott APEC Marks Record Growth with 109 New Deals
Published on 07/02/2025
» Marriott International, Inc. announced February 7 another year of strong growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, signing a record 109 deals across 11 markets, contributing 21,439 rooms to the region’s development pipeline, closing the year with 77,532 total rooms in the region’s year-end pipeline. The company continues to expand its portfolio in the region across market segments, including its debut in the midscale segment and its expansion of its luxury portfolio, reinforcing Marriott’s lead in the region’s evolving hospitality landscape.