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Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum may not pass

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AUSTRALIA

The referendum must now be held by December. If the proposal succeeds, Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders will be recognised in Australia’s constitution for the first time…

Fast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains

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INT

Post-pandemic, UFF companies have further increased the speed of production and distribution cycles to achieve record sales, while the main fast fashion brands are trying to…

US rules for China's ultrafast fashion firms to change

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UNITED STATES

In recent months, growing geopolitical tensions -- especially between the United States and China -- have had a significant effect on the operations of these businesses as well…

Fukushima water release will shape Chinese policy

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CHINA

The release has evolved into a regional geopolitical flashpoint, with implications extending beyond immediate environmental concerns. China's ban on Japanese seafood, ostensibly…

Indian edtech sector faces full shake-out

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INDIA

Flagging that uncertainty is the difficulty facing market leader Byju’s. The firm’s problems seem endless: inability to meet debt service commitments, legal battles over…

Sri Lanka government faces rising pressures

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SRI LANKA

The bailout’s second tranche cannot be released until the review is complete. Separately, the government is battling accusations that it is protecting individuals who helped…

China-US strains could hit EVs

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CHINA

Chinese exports of electric and other vehicles have also soared, making China the second-largest automotive exporter globally last year. Having already prompted investigations by…

Canberra may need to split workplace reform efforts

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AUSTRALIA

These changes, which focus particularly on casual workers, faced particular lobbying from parts of the business sector, which described them as costly and unnecessary, but they…

NATO will integrate Ukraine gradually

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NATO

Intensified cooperation with NATO, including arms transfers and intelligence sharing, has led to a significant upgrade of Ukraine’s military capabilities and capacity to fight…

ASEAN AI Guide is a modest but notable step

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ASEAN

ASEAN's first attempt to formulate a stand-alone framework on artificial intelligence (AI), the guide is non-binding and covers AI systems broadly rather than focusing on…