Australia
Australia set to extend rate pause as economy enters slow lane
AUSTRALIA’S central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates at a 12-year high on Tuesday (Mar 19) as the economy shows signs of slowing further while unemployment trends...
McDonald’s battles technical woes in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan: NYT
CUSTOMERS of fast food giant McDonald’s reported technical issues at its restaurants in Australia, Hong Kong and and Japan, the New York Times said, with a company spokesperson confirming...
Australia PM rules out US-style TikTok ban
AUSTRALIA’S prime minister said on Thursday his government has no plan to copy a move by US legislators to ban TikTok unless it agrees to divest from its Chinese...
PwC Australia cuts hundreds of jobs in overhaul to lower costs
PWC Australia has begun a round of job cuts that will reduce headcount by more than 300 staff, part of a broader restructure at the embattled firm that is...
Japan boosts reliance on allies Australia, US for long-term LNG supplies
RESOURCE-SCARCE Japan is shoring up long-term supplies of liquefied natural gas from close allies Australia and the United States as key contracts from providers including Russia are set to...
Oscars 2024 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch the 96th Academy Awards Online in US, UK, Canada, Australia and India
Film's biggest night is here, which will also see the awards season for 2024 coming to a close as all eyes will be on the 2024 Oscars. The 96th...
Tesla quits Australia auto lobby over claims on car emission standards
TESLA said on Thursday (Mar 7) it is quitting Australia’s major auto lobby and resigning from its board, accusing the group of misleading consumers over the government’s proposed fuel...
Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical minerals
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (Mar 7) that the country was raising ties with Vietnam to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership, with an annual...
