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Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

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Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
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Half of UK adults back social media ban for under-16s

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Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children’s online access and safety.
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'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack

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A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
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Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.
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CelcomDigi opens 5G AI MediHub for staff health care

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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CelcomDigi has launched a 5G AI-powered MediHub at its Petaling Jaya HQ, offering staff on-site virtual physical and mental healthcare.
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Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.
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Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand’s AI growth

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Microsoft’s NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa’s AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.
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UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
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AI’s double-edged role in Australia’s burnout paradox

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.
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Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.
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GPs call for digital, cultural obesity care in rural NZ

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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GPs urge culturally tailored telehealth to tackle soaring rural obesity in New Zealand as costs forecast to hit USD $46.3 billion by 2060.
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Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.
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Most UK parents back plans to cap kids’ social media use

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children’s social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.
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To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia’s families too

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Australia’s new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.
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When music and AI make ‘Medtech Magic’

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson’s patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
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Telus health program to support mobile clinic in Montreal

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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A second mobile health clinic is hitting Montreal’s streets to double vital care and support for the city’s growing homeless population.
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NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking ‘Worst Children’s Library’ exhibit at Parliament.
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US founders spend up to half their week fundraising for capital

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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US startup founders spend up to half their working week fundraising, with nearly half saying it hampers their ability to manage their businesses effectively.
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New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.