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New Zealanders abroad urged to enroll for the election as new law locks out last-minute voters

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Electoral Commission launched a campaign Monday urging New Zealanders at home and abroad to register to vote or update their details in the system, warning that a legal change ahead of November’s election means voters…

  • New Zealand Electoral Commission urges citizens to enroll before October 25
  • Enrolment deadline removes last-minute voting option
  • Government defends cut-off to speed up vote counting

Business

GS25 Opens Dedicated Banana Farm In Vietnam

Convenience store GS25 has established a designated banana farm in Vietnam, moving to secure stable quality control and a supply system for fresh food.

  • GS25 opens dedicated banana farm in Vietnam.
  • Partnership with Del Monte farm in Tay Ninh region.
  • Advanced sorting and individual packaging systems implemented.

Finance & Markets

Bank of Korea Extends Bond Issuance Period

The Bank of Korea will completely overhaul the detailed operational methods of Monetary Stabilization Bonds to increase liquidity in the secondary market and strengthen the reserve requirement…

  • Bank of Korea revamps Monetary Stabilization Bonds.
  • 1-year bond issuance period extended from 2 to 3 months.
  • Early buyback system implemented twice monthly.
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