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China’s new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country’s declining fertility rate

A Chinese visitor looks at condoms at the Beijing International Sex Supplies Exhibition.Zhang Peng/LightRocket via Getty Images

Once the world’s most populous nation, China is now among the many Asian countries struggling with anemic fertility rates. In an attempt to double the country’s rate of 1.0 children per woman, Beijing is...

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
MirageC/GettyThe federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. …
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive&rdquo…
After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work
As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 &ndas…
The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe United States has now withdrawn from 66 international organisations, conventions and treatie…
Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act
As citizens around the world prepared to welcome the new year, Iranians began taking to the streets to protest their country…
Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

7 Reasons Prerolls Business Is On The Rise Currently
The popularity of prerolls has surged in recent years, and for good reason. These pre-rolled joints offer a convenient and ready-to-use option for cannabis enthusiasts, making them a preferred choice…
The Robodebt royal commission will tell us who's to blame, but that's just the start
Today will be a moment of truth for hundreds of thousands of Australians and for what the federal court has condemned as a “shameful chapter” in Australian public administration.This morning…
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved…

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...