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Nippon Express (Australia) Holds Ceremony to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary

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TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — NIPPON EXPRESS (AUSTRALIA) PTY., LTD. (hereafter “NX Australia”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (hereafter “NXHD”), held a ceremony in Sydney on Friday, November 28, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the company’s founding. Logo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqm0cxpYamnvMUra1AGXMuGlX932Z353/view?usp=drive_link Commemorative ceremony: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ApMKgFgC1znw69rtHLT8WCLQuuDG153o/view?usp=drive_link NX South Asia & Oceania President Katsuhito … Continued

JCPAA to continue scrutiny of Sport Integrity Australia

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) will be holding a hearing on Friday for its inquiry into Sport Integrity Australia’s Management of the National Anti-Doping Scheme. This will be the second public hearing with Sport Integrity Australia for this inquiry. Date: Friday, 12 December 2025 Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm (AEDT) Witnesses: Sport Integrity Australia; Australian National … Continued

First climate-smart, culturally safe home nears completion in Tennant Creek

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Construction of Tennant Creek’s first Explain Home is nearing completion — marking a major step forward for community-driven, climate-resilient housing in the Northern Territory.   Built using locally made termite-mound mud bricks, the home’s high-thermal-mass walls are designed to stay cool through extreme heat. Solar panels, battery storage and rainwater harvesting are now in place, … Continued

Australia’s safety net shifting to less progressive programs: new research

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Australia’s social safety net is becoming less targeted towards households with the lowest financial means, new research by the e61 Institute has found.   The research found that government’s social protection spending is increasingly composed of in-kind transfers, which are often universal, while heavily means-tested cash payments are shrinking.   Between 2000 and 2024, in-kind … Continued

Shanghai launches fully online business registration service for Singaporean firms via interoperable digital identity service

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 10, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On November 25, at the main forum of the Global Data Ecosystem Conference 2025, the fully online business registration service which is based on the Shanghai-Singapore cross-border digital trust framework was officially launched. This service will help reduce the time and cost associated with mailing and processing paper-based notarised documents. Once … Continued

Hilton and Explora Journeys Announce Luxury Ocean Travel Partnership with Debut of Hilton Honors Adventures

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This partnership invites Hilton Honors members to enjoy Explora Journeys’ modern vision of ultra elegant ocean travel defined by spacious suites, curated dining, and transformative Journeys. Explora Journeys is the new luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group with two ships currently sailing and a fleet of six ships by 2028. By summer 2026, … Continued

Social Media Ban, UNSW Experts Available for Comment

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The Australian Government’s new restrictions preventing people under 16 from accessing social media platforms will come into effect on 10 December 2025. The changes require platforms to implement age-verification measures and enforce minimum age requirements.  UNSW experts are available to comment and provide context and analysis on the technical, social, economic and policy considerations of … Continued

Festive spending warning: Aussies urged to act now

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Key Facts: Australians risk significant post-Christmas debt with household spending up 5% year-on-year and savings ratios down to 4-5% Household costs have increased across multiple categories: travel/accommodation (1.1%), dining (3.3%), groceries (3%), and alcohol/tobacco (6%) 78% of Australians plan to adjust Christmas spending habits, with most preferring debit over credit cards and implementing stricter budgets … Continued