2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards – NZ Herald
The Diseased Lung in a Jar for services to the tobacco industry goes to film-maker TAIKA WAITITI for…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Kaikohe fatal crash: Mother of 11yo girl relieved someone being held to account
“Serious Crash investigations can be complex and ultimately take time to be carried out. It’s important for the…
China’s industrial profits slump in October as price war deepens
China’s industrial profits dropped in October after a strong September, according to official year-on-year data released on Thursday,…
China’s US Treasury holdings edge up as long-term sell-off continues
China slightly increased its US Treasury holdings in August and September – though the uptick did little to…
Why popular Wellington pub Fortune Favours closed – and who is owed money
The largest amount owing is $2.1m to a shareholder current account. Companies Office records show Shannon Thorpe is…
Emirates to Put Starlink on Aircraft in Major Win for SpaceX
Emirates is planning to use SpaceX’s Starlink to upgrade the onboard Wi-Fi in its fleet, according to people…
Switzerland Moves Close to Securing Improved 15% Tariff Deal
Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be…
Rocket Lab Delays Debut of SpaceX-Challenging Rocket to 2026
Rocket Lab Corp. delayed the first launch of its larger Neutron rocket until next year, a setback in…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
CUHK Medical Centre cuts prices for 1,011 service items to attract patients
The debt-ridden Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre (CUHKMC) cut the prices of more than 1,000 service…
Shutdown Stalls SEC Work on Private Credit in Retirement Plans
The month-long government shutdown is delaying the Securities and Exchange Commission’s work to make it easier for 401(k)…