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Scoop
4 hours ago
- Business
- Scoop
UP Education Strengthens China-NZ Education Links On Prime Ministers Delegation
Auckland, New Zealand — UP Education Chief Executive Mark Rushworth has joined Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on this week's high-level diplomatic and trade mission to China, a visit that highlights the vital role international education plays in strengthening the economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between the two nations. 'Education is one of New Zealand's most valuable exports. Partnerships like these grow our global reputation, develop world-class talent, and strengthen long-term economic and diplomatic ties,' said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. For UP Education, the delegation marks a major moment in its strategic efforts across China — its most important international market. With over 2,400 Chinese students enrolled across its foundation and private higher education programmes since late 2023, the group is seeing strong momentum, with annual growth now exceeding 50%. Rushworth says the organisation is targeting to double Chinese enrolments by 2026, supported by deep in-market investment and a long-standing commitment to the region through its 25 year market leading partnership with the University of Auckland. 'We've built the largest China-based team of any New Zealand education provider,' said Rushworth. 'With 10 full-time staff across eight cities, we're able to support students, families, and agents in both Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 regions and deliver over 500 engagement events annually.' As part of the Prime Minister's visit, UP Education has also launched a NZ$250,000 'Future Scholarship' fund to support high-achieving Chinese students. The fund includes full-fee support for students entering foundation programmes in New Zealand, as well as a new suite of postgraduate offerings, tailored specifically for Chinese learners with global ambitions. In addition to the scholarship launch, UP Education formalised three new partnerships in China through signed Memoranda of Understanding. These agreements include: • A collaboration with Etonkids Educational Group to strengthen early childhood education through teacher training and academic exchange, underpinned by shared philosophies between Etonkids and UP's New Zealand Tertiary College. • A pathway partnership with Hangzhou No.2 High School, one of China's most respected academic institutions, which will host a New Zealand-focused programme preparing students for direct entry into the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies. • An initiative with Beijing National Day School, a flagship public school in Beijing, including direct admission offers and scholarship support for top-performing students, along with regular sessions for students and families about studying in New Zealand. ' During this visit, we're proud to be formalising new relationships with leading institutions at every level — from preschool to secondary and tertiary — and reinforcing the role private education plays in delivering life-changing opportunities for students,' said Rushworth. ' We're also showcasing how New Zealand institutions can partner authentically and ambitiously with China for shared long-term benefit.' With over 39,000 students across 64 campuses in New Zealand and Australia, UP Education delivers higher education, vocational training, and university pathway programmes through partnerships with institutions such as the University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, and AUT, as well as private providers including Yoobee Colleges, NZMA, the New Zealand Tertiary College, and the Healthcare Academy of New Zealand. About UP Education UP Education is one of the largest private education providers in Australasia, delivering quality education to thousands of learners across New Zealand and Australia. With a strong focus on student outcomes, UP Education offers a wide range of higher education and vocational training programs through its network of colleges, institutes, and industry partnerships. Across its porgolio, UP Education is commited to empowering learners with the skills, support, and confidence to thrive in a changing world. Through strong relationships with industry, government, and community, UP Education ensures that its graduates are work-ready and equipped for future success. Whether through pathway programs that lead to university or practical, hands-on training aligned with workforce needs, UP Education exists to unlock potential and transform lives through education.
New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia named guest country of honour at 2025 Beijing book fair
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's participation as the Guest Country of Honour at the 2025 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) is expected to create greater opportunities for collaboration with various international parties. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the number of Malaysian industry players participating in the book fair has increased consistently over the past decade. "We hope that with the opportunity given this year, we can forge more partnerships with various parties from across the globe," he said, as quoted by People's Daily Online yesterday. Wong, who is leading the Malaysian delegation at the book fair, said the Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM) is partnering with China-based Global Tone Communication Technology (GTCOM) to develop a national-level artificial intelligence (AI)-powered translation engine. He said the collaboration between ITBM—an agency under the Education Ministry—and GTCOM is expected to drive the advancement of AI while preserving Malaysia's cultural and linguistic heritage, and bring a positive impact to the country's translation and intellectual communities. "This initiative will certainly facilitate multilingual communication and support inclusive education policies and the development of a highly skilled talent base, particularly in the fields of language and translation. "The Education Ministry will continue to support this initiative, which is set to contribute significantly to the advancement of national technology and education," he said, adding that this effort aligns with the government's goal to enhance Malaysia's global competitiveness. Meanwhile, Malaysia's Ambassador to China Datuk Norman Muhamad, in his keynote address at the launch of the Malaysia Pavilion at BIBF, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) would collaborate with the National Book Council of Malaysia, Perbadanan Kota Buku, and industry players to explore new opportunities, especially in digital publishing. He said this includes leveraging e-commerce, education, and traditional retail platforms in China, adding that the Malaysian Embassy, through its Education Office in Beijing, is committed to supporting efforts to expand Malaysia's publishing footprint in the Chinese market. Publishers Association of China head Wu Shulin said that Malaysia's participation as the guest country of honour, along with activities such as copyright negotiations, forums, and cultural exhibitions, reflects joint efforts to build the China-Malaysia Community with a Shared Future with its distinct cultural elements. "I believe Malaysia's participation will mark another milestone in the history of cultural and publishing exchanges between our countries, opening new avenues for cooperation and deepening bilateral friendship," he said. Themed 'Read, Lead', the 31st BIBF is taking place at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing from June 18 to 22. The event features over 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions, showcasing some 220,000 high-quality books from both China and around the world. - BERNAMA
The Hill
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Hill
Trump extends TikTok sale deadline
The Big Story President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok's parent company to divest the popular video sharing app by 90 days. © Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press The order punts the deadline for China-based ByteDance to Sept. 17. The most recent deadline was Thursday. 'I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025). Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, attaching a screenshot of the order. The order instructs the Department of Justice not to enforce the law or impose penalties related to it. 'We are grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available for more than 170 million American users and 7.5 million U.S. businesses that rely on the platform as we continue to work with Vice President Vance's Office,' TikTok said in a statement following Thursday's order. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed earlier this week Trump planned to sign another extension, telling reporters the president 'does not want TikTok to go dark.' 'This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure,' Leavitt said in a statement Tuesday. When asked Monday whether he would give the popular video-sharing platform another extension, the president told reporters aboard Air Force One, 'Probably, yeah.' 'Probably have to get China['s] approval, but I think we'll get it,' Trump said as he traveled back from the Group of Seven summit in Canada. 'I think President Xi [Jinping] will ultimately approve it.' The order marks the third extension from Trump since he took office in January. Read more in a full report at Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter, we're Miranda Nazzaro and — tracking the latest moves from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads How policy will be impacting the tech sector now and in the future: Misleading information on climate science delaying action: Report Misleading information about the nature of climate change is further complicating and delaying action to fight the environmental issue, according to a new research report. A sprawling report, released this month from the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE), found 'powerful actors' like governments, political parties and corporations are often behind the intentional spreading of inaccurate or … Texas Democrats ask Tesla to delay robotaxi rollout A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas urged Tesla to delay the rollout of its robotaxis in Austin, as the driverless cars prepare to hit the streets this weekend. In a letter to Tesla's director of field quality, Eddie Gates, seven lawmakers asked the electric vehicle maker to push back its launch until September, when a new Texas law is set to take effect. The law, which revises earlier state guidelines for autonomous … SpaceX rocket explodes during test A SpaceX rocket exploded late Wednesday during a static fire test, which the company attributed to 'a major anomaly.' 'On Wednesday, June 18 at approximately 11 p.m. CT, the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase,' the aerospace company, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, wrote early Thursday on the social platform X. 'A safety clear area around … Honda says it successfully launched and landed reusable rocket Honda successfully launched and landed its experimental reusable rocket at its facility in Japan, the company said in a surprise announcement Tuesday. The rocket reached an altitude of 271.4 meters, or roughly 890 feet, and landed within 37 centimeters, or roughly 15 inches, of the target touchdown point, the company said. The duration of the flight was 56.6 seconds. 'The test was completed successfully, the first time Honda … The Refresh News we've flagged from the intersection of tech and other topics: Crypto Corner Trump calls on House to pass 'clean' stablecoin bill © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Welcome to Crypto Corner, a daily feature focused on digital currency and its outlook in Washington. President Trump is urging House lawmakers to pass stablecoin legislation that cleared the Senate earlier this week without any major additions — a demand that may clash with hopes of tying two key crypto bills together. 'The Senate just passed an incredible Bill that is going to make America the UNDISPUTED Leader in Digital Assets — Nobody will do it better, it is pure GENIUS!' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social of the GENIUS Act. 'Digital Assets are the future, and our Nation is going to own it,' he continued. 'We are talking about MASSIVE Investment, and Big Innovation. The House will hopefully move LIGHTNING FAST, and pass a 'clean' GENIUS Act.' The Senate voted 68-30 Tuesday to pass the GENIUS Act Tuesday, with 18 Democrats joining most Republicans to get the stablecoin bill across the finish line. It marked a milestone moment for the crypto industry as the first major digital asset legislation to clear the chamber. 'Get it to my desk, ASAP — NO DELAYS, NO ADD ONS,' Trump added. 'This is American Brilliance at its best, and we are going to show the World how to WIN with Digital Assets like never before!' After embracing the industry on the campaign trail, Trump has made crypto legislation a priority for his administration, pushing to pass two crypto bills before Congress leaves for its August recess. In addition to the stablecoin bill, the White House and GOP lawmakers are trying to pass legislation that would divvy up oversight of the rest of the digital asset market between two financial regulators. While Trump pushes lawmakers to get a 'clean' GENIUS Act to his desk as fast as possible, some in the industry and Congress have voiced support for tying the two crypto bills together to ensure they don't lose momentum before getting to market structure. However, others are pushing to take the win on stablecoin legislation and tackle market structure legislation afterward. In Other News Branch out with other reads on The Hill: Vance briefly booted from Bluesky after joining platform Vice President Vance was briefly suspended from the social media network Bluesky shortly after joining the platform Wednesday, but was quickly reinstated online. Publishing his first post on Bluesky on Wednesday evening, Vance wrote, 'Hello Bluesky, I've been told this app has become the place to go for common sense political discussion and analysis. So I'm thrilled to be here to engage with all of you.' … What Others are Reading Two key stories on The Hill right now: Fannie, Freddie overseer wages online war against Fed chief The overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is waging an online battle to force out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Over the span of 24 hours, … Read more Leavitt: Trump to decide on Iran action in next 2 weeks President Trump is expected to make a decision about whether to take direct action against Iran in the next two weeks, he said Thursday in a message … Read more What Others are Reading Opinion related to tech submitted to The Hill: You're all caught up. See you tomorrow! Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here
The Advertiser
8 hours ago
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- The Advertiser
Trump extends deadline for US TikTok sale to September
US President Donald Trump has extended to September 17 a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown without significant progress. Trump signed an executive order pushing back Thursday's deadline for 90 more days, a step that he had previously signaled. The Republican president had already twice granted a reprieve from federal enforcement of a law that mandated the sale or shutdown of TikTok that was supposed to take effect in January, absent significant progress toward a sale. Trump has said he wants to keep the app, which helped him woo young voters in the 2024 presidential election, active in the US. He has also expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping would approve a deal that preserves the app, though it's not clear how significantly the topic has featured in the two countries' ongoing trade talks to resolve a tariff dispute. "We are grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available," TikTok said in a statement posted on its website. The company said it is continuing to work with US Vice President JD Vance's office on the matter. "President Trump will sign an additional executive order this week to keep TikTok up and running," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. "President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," she added, saying the administration will spend the next three months making sure the sale closes so that Americans can keep using TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure. Trump had said on Tuesday that he would "probably, yeah," extend the deadline. "Probably have to get China approval but I think we'll get it," he told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I think President Xi will ultimately approve it." A 2024 law required TikTok to stop operating by January 19 unless TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance had completed divesting the app's US assets or demonstrated significant progress toward a sale. Trump began his second term as president on January 20 and opted not to enforce the law. He first extended the deadline to early April, and then again last month to June 19. In March, Trump said he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with ByteDance to sell the short-video app used by 170 million Americans. A deal had been in the works this spring that would spin off TikTok's US operations into a new US-based firm, majority-owned and operated by US investors, but it was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve it following Trump's announcements of steep tariffs on Chinese goods. Some Democrats argue that Trump has no legal authority to extend the deadline and suggest that the deal under consideration would not meet legal requirements. US President Donald Trump has extended to September 17 a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown without significant progress. Trump signed an executive order pushing back Thursday's deadline for 90 more days, a step that he had previously signaled. The Republican president had already twice granted a reprieve from federal enforcement of a law that mandated the sale or shutdown of TikTok that was supposed to take effect in January, absent significant progress toward a sale. Trump has said he wants to keep the app, which helped him woo young voters in the 2024 presidential election, active in the US. He has also expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping would approve a deal that preserves the app, though it's not clear how significantly the topic has featured in the two countries' ongoing trade talks to resolve a tariff dispute. "We are grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available," TikTok said in a statement posted on its website. The company said it is continuing to work with US Vice President JD Vance's office on the matter. "President Trump will sign an additional executive order this week to keep TikTok up and running," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. "President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," she added, saying the administration will spend the next three months making sure the sale closes so that Americans can keep using TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure. Trump had said on Tuesday that he would "probably, yeah," extend the deadline. "Probably have to get China approval but I think we'll get it," he told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I think President Xi will ultimately approve it." A 2024 law required TikTok to stop operating by January 19 unless TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance had completed divesting the app's US assets or demonstrated significant progress toward a sale. Trump began his second term as president on January 20 and opted not to enforce the law. He first extended the deadline to early April, and then again last month to June 19. In March, Trump said he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with ByteDance to sell the short-video app used by 170 million Americans. A deal had been in the works this spring that would spin off TikTok's US operations into a new US-based firm, majority-owned and operated by US investors, but it was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve it following Trump's announcements of steep tariffs on Chinese goods. Some Democrats argue that Trump has no legal authority to extend the deadline and suggest that the deal under consideration would not meet legal requirements. US President Donald Trump has extended to September 17 a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown without significant progress. Trump signed an executive order pushing back Thursday's deadline for 90 more days, a step that he had previously signaled. The Republican president had already twice granted a reprieve from federal enforcement of a law that mandated the sale or shutdown of TikTok that was supposed to take effect in January, absent significant progress toward a sale. Trump has said he wants to keep the app, which helped him woo young voters in the 2024 presidential election, active in the US. He has also expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping would approve a deal that preserves the app, though it's not clear how significantly the topic has featured in the two countries' ongoing trade talks to resolve a tariff dispute. "We are grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available," TikTok said in a statement posted on its website. The company said it is continuing to work with US Vice President JD Vance's office on the matter. "President Trump will sign an additional executive order this week to keep TikTok up and running," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. "President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," she added, saying the administration will spend the next three months making sure the sale closes so that Americans can keep using TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure. Trump had said on Tuesday that he would "probably, yeah," extend the deadline. "Probably have to get China approval but I think we'll get it," he told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I think President Xi will ultimately approve it." A 2024 law required TikTok to stop operating by January 19 unless TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance had completed divesting the app's US assets or demonstrated significant progress toward a sale. Trump began his second term as president on January 20 and opted not to enforce the law. He first extended the deadline to early April, and then again last month to June 19. In March, Trump said he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with ByteDance to sell the short-video app used by 170 million Americans. A deal had been in the works this spring that would spin off TikTok's US operations into a new US-based firm, majority-owned and operated by US investors, but it was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve it following Trump's announcements of steep tariffs on Chinese goods. Some Democrats argue that Trump has no legal authority to extend the deadline and suggest that the deal under consideration would not meet legal requirements. US President Donald Trump has extended to September 17 a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown without significant progress. Trump signed an executive order pushing back Thursday's deadline for 90 more days, a step that he had previously signaled. The Republican president had already twice granted a reprieve from federal enforcement of a law that mandated the sale or shutdown of TikTok that was supposed to take effect in January, absent significant progress toward a sale. Trump has said he wants to keep the app, which helped him woo young voters in the 2024 presidential election, active in the US. He has also expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping would approve a deal that preserves the app, though it's not clear how significantly the topic has featured in the two countries' ongoing trade talks to resolve a tariff dispute. "We are grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available," TikTok said in a statement posted on its website. The company said it is continuing to work with US Vice President JD Vance's office on the matter. "President Trump will sign an additional executive order this week to keep TikTok up and running," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. "President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," she added, saying the administration will spend the next three months making sure the sale closes so that Americans can keep using TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and secure. Trump had said on Tuesday that he would "probably, yeah," extend the deadline. "Probably have to get China approval but I think we'll get it," he told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I think President Xi will ultimately approve it." A 2024 law required TikTok to stop operating by January 19 unless TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance had completed divesting the app's US assets or demonstrated significant progress toward a sale. Trump began his second term as president on January 20 and opted not to enforce the law. He first extended the deadline to early April, and then again last month to June 19. In March, Trump said he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with ByteDance to sell the short-video app used by 170 million Americans. A deal had been in the works this spring that would spin off TikTok's US operations into a new US-based firm, majority-owned and operated by US investors, but it was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve it following Trump's announcements of steep tariffs on Chinese goods. Some Democrats argue that Trump has no legal authority to extend the deadline and suggest that the deal under consideration would not meet legal requirements.
India Today
9 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Trump extends TikTok US sale deadline to September 17
US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended to September 17 a deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of short-video app TikTok despite a law that mandated a sale or shutdown without significant signed an executive order pushing back Thursday's deadline for 90 more days, a step that he had previously Republican president had already twice granted a reprieve from federal enforcement of a law that mandated the sale or shutdown of TikTok that was supposed to take effect in January, absent significant progress toward a Trump has said he wants to keep the app, which helped him woo young voters in the 2024 presidential election, active in the has also expressed optimism that Chinese President Xi Jinping would approve a deal that preserves the app, though it's not clear how significantly the topic has featured in the two countries' ongoing trade talks to resolve a tariff dispute."We are grateful for President Trump's leadership and support in ensuring that TikTok continues to be available," TikTok said in a statement posted on its company said it is continuing to work with US Vice President JD Vance's office on the matter."President Trump will sign an additional executive order this week to keep TikTok up and running," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Trump does not want TikTok to go dark," she added, saying the administration will spend the next three months making sure the sale closes so that Americans can keep using TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe and had said on Tuesday that he would "probably, yeah," extend the deadline. "Probably have to get China approval but I think we'll get it," he told reporters aboard Air Force One. "I think President Xi will ultimately approve it."A 2024 law required TikTok to stop operating by January 19 unless TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance had completed divesting the app's US assets or demonstrated significant progress toward a began his second term as president on January 20 and opted not to enforce the law. He first extended the deadline to early April, and then again last month to June March, Trump said he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with ByteDance to sell the short-video app used by 170 million Americans.A deal had been in the works this spring that would spin off TikTok's US operations into a new US-based firm, majority-owned and operated by US investors, but it was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve it following Trump's announcements of steep tariffs on Chinese Democratic lawmakers argue that Trump has no legal authority to extend the deadline and suggest that the deal under consideration would not meet legal InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#United States of America#Donald Trump
