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Helping hand for regional families navigating social media delay

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Helping hand for regional families navigating social media delay   eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is calling on parents, carers and young people in regional and rural communities visit eSafety.gov.au and access resources designed to help them handle social media age restrictions, which are now in effect.   Developed collaboratively with Australia’s leading mental health … 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

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

The Childlight East Asia & Pacific Hub supports regulation that puts children’s rights and safety first

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The Australian Government’s social media age delay is an unfortunate but necessary step to protect children from escalating levels of online sexual abuse and exploitation. For over fifteen years, social media companies have promoted their sites to children and parents as fun, informative and, above all, safe. The evidence tells a different story. Reports of … Continued