Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's in 2025, underscores Australia's policy prioritizing competition over essential service reliability. The article argues for a national essential services network (ESN) for resilience.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's 2025 incident, has reignited debate over Australia's telecommunications policy. The article argues that prioritizing competition over essential service reliability, a legacy of 1990s reforms, has led to patchy networks and service failures, including for triple zero calls. A call for a national essential services network (ESN) is made.
A KPMG report indicates India's housing sector is set for a significant transformation driven by urbanization and policy reforms. Key focus areas include affordable housing and rental housing development, with recommendations for regulatory improvements and increased investment.
A KPMG report outlines India's housing sector transformation, emphasizing affordable housing needs, rental market formalization, and regulatory reforms to boost trust and efficiency. Urbanization and policy shifts are key drivers.
Taiwan launched a "Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention Policy Promotion Committee" to address the significant health and economic burden of kidney disease. Experts advocate for integrated primary care, enhanced referral systems, and increased incentives to detect and treat the condition early, aiming to reduce the dialysis population and associated healthcare costs.
