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Infrastructure maintenance among G20 top priorities
Power / Energy

Infrastructure maintenance among G20 top priorities

Poor maintenance is costing firms billions through outages, water failures and transport disruptions, the G20 says in a new policy agenda.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2021
Is green hydrogen the future of energy?
Power / Energy

Is green hydrogen the future of energy?

High costs and storage hurdles threaten New Zealand's plans to use green hydrogen to cut emissions and build an export industry.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
How 2021 will change energy and sustainability
Power / Energy

How 2021 will change energy and sustainability

Clean energy stocks may stutter in 2021 even as investment, EV sales and solar and wind capacity all hit fresh records.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Australia’s $240m green ammonia project
Power / Energy

Australia’s $240m green ammonia project

South Australia’s push to export renewable energy will add 40,000 tonnes of ammonia a year, backed by GBP £37 million for Port Bonython.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jan 2021
The top 20 most expensive cities in the world
Australian Dollar

The top 20 most expensive cities in the world

Sydney has slipped to 97th as a weaker Australian dollar makes expatriate life cheaper across Australasian cities in the latest global ranking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020
The Emirates Mars mission
MHI

The Emirates Mars mission

Covid-19 travel restrictions forced an early 83-hour transfer of the Hope Probe to Japan, keeping the UAE’s first Mars mission on schedule.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
ABC of COVID-19
Social Media

ABC of COVID-19

Health officials warn the message is misleading, as it repeats unproven advice and false claims about how coronavirus spreads and can be prevented.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Mar 2020
Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan
Human Capital Management

Microsoft trials four day workweek in Japan

Productivity rose almost 40% in Japan as the software group tested a shorter week, hinting at a possible cure for overwork culture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity
Data Protection

Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity

Digital identity could soon make everyday transactions easier for New Zealanders, as privacy and security concerns grow around online services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Managerial support for depressed employees linked to fewer days off work
Human Capital Management

Managerial support for depressed employees linked to fewer days off work

Active managerial support for depression is linked to fewer sick days, strengthening the case for workplace mental health policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

Global Stories

Japan stories

Vectra AI appoints David Sajoto as Vice President
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Vectra AI appoints David Sajoto as Vice President

David Sajoto appointed as Vectra's VP for Asia-Pacific and Japan region to expand the business growth with his extensive expertise in the field.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
New Relic appoints Jason Leonidas as Regional Vice President
Data Analytics

New Relic appoints Jason Leonidas as Regional Vice President

Jason Leonidas promoted to Regional Vice President ANZ at New Relic. Responsible for customer success, strategic direction & business growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Twilio?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Twilio?

In today's interview we have Twilio vice president for APJ Lee Hawksley, who discusses the company's products and solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Game review: Cris Tales
Gaming

Game review: Cris Tales

There have been many modern JRPGs released over the years, although the more recent ones are different from the games of the past.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Okta?
Hybrid Cloud

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Okta?

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Okta's identity management service for the Asia-Pacific market. Interview with Okta's sales engineer manager.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Japan stories

Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan
Hyperscale

Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan

Digital Edge has completed its largest acquisition to date by adding five more data centers to its portfolio across Japan.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021