Business Leaders Urge Politicians to Show Courage on Energy Reforms

New Zealand’s electricity market structure requires urgent reform to break the dominance of the country’s four major gentailers and lower crippling power prices for households and businesses, according to policy proposals outlined by political figures and infrastructure advocates. Four major generator-retailers—Contact, Genesis, Mercury and Meridian—currently control 85% of New Zealand’s generation market and 95% of … Read more

Thailand’s OECD Bid: Why Bangkok is Joining the Global Membership Race

Thailand is seeking to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to modernize its slowing economy and attract international investment as global supply chains shift away from China. While the move aims to trigger regulatory reform and combat corruption, analysts warn that the transition carries significant risks for the country’s large informal sector … Read more

Salman Akram Raja Urges Structural Reforms Amid Rising Debt Crisis

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja warned that Pakistan’s reliance on borrowing to fund state operations is unsustainable and threatens long-term economic stability. Speaking at a seminar, Raja argued that the nation’s current debt levels have surged to match the total borrowing accumulated over previous decades, creating a cycle that limits public welfare and … Read more

Kids Still Exposed to Gambling Ads During Late-Night Sports

The Great Gamble: Why Australia’s New Ad Laws Might Fall Short For years, the intersection of Australian sport and the gambling industry has been a seamless, high-frequency loop. From the roar of the crowd to the half-time analysis, the “punt” has been woven into the fabric of our national identity. However, the federal government’s latest … Read more