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Why a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countries

Data from Stats NZ reveal which countries in Asia are popular with Kiwi holidaymakers.

EIT's expanded agreement with ZYU is a game-changer for students

EIT and Zhejiang Yuexiu University formalise plans to introduce two new majors.

World's first humanoid robot games kick off in Beijing

China supports robotics heavily, aiming to lead the industry globally.

Typhoon Podul hits China after battering Taiwan

More than 8000 people evacuated in Taiwan as Podul causes widespread damage.

Global ‘mining mafia’ feeds China’s appetite for gold, investigation shows

On three continents, Chinese syndicates are transforming illegal mining.

US imposes 15% revenue cut on Nvidia's China sales

Trump called Nvidia's H20 chips obsolete despite prior export restrictions.

US delays higher tariffs on China, extending truce by 90 days

Trump delays higher tariffs on Chinese goods until November 10.

Chinese study tour shaken by alleged murder of young girl in New South Wales

A 13-year-old charged with murder had mental health conditions.

India, once America’s counterweight to China, under tariff hammer

New York Times: Added together, Trump's 50% tariff paints India as a US political enemy.

Potential Trump-Putin summit to end Ukraine war

Trump may meet Putin next week after envoy’s talks in Moscow.

Greg Smith: How US tariff hikes could reshape NZ's economic landscape

OPINION: Dairy exports to the US, worth $1 billion, will face significant challenges.

Trump envoy meets Putin as US steps up pressure with new India tariffs

Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for three hours in Moscow.

Japan's pacifism at crossroads as military expansion debate grows

New York Times: Many older Japanese are concerned about a waning commitment to pacifism.

Foshan blues: Mosquito crackdown tests a city’s post-Covid patience

New York Times: Authorities in a Chinese city are mobilising against chikungunya disease.

Why whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy season

Butter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.

Hiroshima marks 80 years as US-Russia nuclear tensions rise

The 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing is being marked with a solemn ceremony.