Thiess sets 12-month volume production world record for Liebherr R 9600 excavator at Mount Pleasant Operation

Global mining services provider Thiess has set a world record for the highest material moved in a 12-month period by a Liebherr R 9600 excavator, achieving 17 million bank cubic meters across 6,840 operating hours at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant Operation in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.This result […]
Hakuba Mountain Lounge Iwatake Opens 2026-2027 Winter Reservations

Hakuba Mountain Lounge Iwatake introduces new boots and a quick rental service near Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort Hakuba Mountain Lounge Iwatake, a ski and snowboard rental shop in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, has opened advance reservations for the 2026-2027 winter season. Known as a venue of the 1998 Nagano Winter […]
Global Glove Makers Join the Largest-Ever International Rubber Glove Showcase to be Held in Kuala Lumpur

The 12th International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition (12th IRGCE 2026) theme “Synergising Innovations: Redefine the Future of the Glove Ecosystem.” has already reached a historic milestone. A record-breaking 600 booths have been taken up by exhibitors from 15 regions including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, […]
New financial year, new protections for telco consumers

The new financial year heralds new consumer protections for Australian telco consumers in three key areas that are long overdue according to national peak communications consumer body, ACCAN. Starting tomorrow, three significant reforms commence that mark meaningful upgrades to telco consumer rights including: Coverage maps(from 30 June): All mobile carriers […]
What Foreign Businesses Should Know Before Expanding into Indonesia

Indonesia continues to attract international attention as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies. With a large consumer market, ongoing infrastructure development, and a rapidly expanding digital sector, the country has become an increasingly attractive destination for companies seeking regional growth opportunities. However, businesses entering Indonesia are finding that success depends […]
How Companies Are Hiring in Indonesia Without Opening Offices

As companies rethink international expansion strategies, many are finding ways to build teams in new markets without immediately establishing a local office or subsidiary. The trend is becoming increasingly visible in Indonesia, where growing demand for skilled talent, combined with regulatory complexity, is encouraging businesses to adopt more flexible hiring […]
Indonesia Expands Visa-Free Access as Business Mobility Gains Strategic Importance

As governments compete for investment, talent, and international business activity, visa policy is increasingly becoming an economic tool rather than simply an immigration measure. Indonesia’s recent decision to expand visa-free access to additional countries, including Brazil and Turkey, reflects a broader trend toward facilitating cross-border business engagement and strengthening international […]
Introducing Canva Grow 2.0: Create, Launch, and Optimize Ads in One Place

Canva Grow transforms Canva into an end-to-end AI marketing engine that helps close the gap between creative and performance. Canva, the world’s leading all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced its most significant launch for marketing teams yet with the introduction of Canva Grow 2.0, establishing Canva as a marketing automation […]
Australia’s Lifestyle Divide: A Detailed Look at Metropolitan and Regional Living

The contrast between metropolitan and regional living in Australia is one of the most defining features of the country’s social and economic landscape. With vast distances separating cities, towns, and remote areas, lifestyle differences naturally emerge in terms of work opportunities, housing conditions, transport systems, and social interaction. Metropolitan life […]
Indonesia Signals a More Structured Approach to Foreign Investment Entry

Indonesia continues to attract strong interest from foreign investors seeking opportunities in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. However, recent changes to how authorities assess pre-investment stays suggest the country is placing greater emphasis on ensuring that prospective investors demonstrate genuine business intentions before extending their presence in the market. The shift […]