PM Edition: Here are the top 10 business articles on LiveNews.co.nz for June 13, 2026 – Full Text
1. 101 Gift Releases 2026 Summer Corporate Procurement Guidelines, Upgrades Business Model Beyond Traditional Frameworks
June 12, 2026
Source: Media Outreach
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – As climate change and evolving marketing patterns present new challenges for quarterly corporate strategies, 101 Gift, a scaled corporate service provider, released its 2026 summer corporate promotion and procurement recommendations today. The guidelines analyze the impact of extreme weather and international sports events on corporate marketing strategies. Simultaneously, the company announced its successful business transformation, breaking away from the conventional framework of a traditional gift company to offer comprehensive marketing services and business solutions.
Climate Factors Drive Procurement Preferences
Industry observations by 101 Gift indicate a significant surge in Q3 market demand for practical souvenirs items and promotional materials designed to tackle high temperatures and rainy weather. Based on historical market data analysis, Electric Fan, Umbrella, and Sports Water Bottle have emerged as the three core categories for summer marketing campaigns.
When formulating procurement strategies, 101 Gift advises enterprises to elevate their selection criteria from basic practicality to incorporating innovative technology and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. For instance, cooling devices utilizing semiconductor technology and eco-friendly umbrellas made from sustainable materials can help companies effectively convey their green responsibilities and innovative brand values when distributing a premium. Furthermore, to cater to modern consumers’ preference for traveling light, the market demand for promotional materials with high portability and flat designs is also steadily increasing.
Mega Sports Events Drive Derived Promotional Demand
Beyond climate factors, 2026 coincides with major international sports tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, which further drives the diversification of summer commercial promotions. 101 Gift’s analysis points out that as the excitement around these events gradually peaks, thematic marketing campaigns in sectors such as retail, food and beverage, and shopping malls will directly stimulate a strong market demand for sports-related peripherals. By integrating sports elements into a promotional gift, companies can effectively enhance emotional connections and brand engagement rates with their target audience.
Breaking Traditional Frameworks to Provide Diversified Commercial Solutions
While continuing to offer precise procurement advice, 101 Gift also announced the successful strategic upgrade of its business model, officially moving beyond its sole positioning as a traditional gift company. Through an ongoing and deepened partnership with the marketing agency Blue Ocean Strategy and Service, 101 Gift has recently and successfully delivered in-depth marketing services to corporate clients across various sectors.
This business upgrade seamlessly integrates 101 Gift’s robust supply chain and manufacturing advantages with profound market data analysis and marketing strategies. The company now provides not only the production of physical materials but also comprehensive commercial solutions for various clients planning large-scale outdoor promotions, VIP corporate initiatives, and sports-themed events, fundamentally assisting enterprises in optimizing their overall marketing effectiveness and commercial returns.
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Hashtag: #101Gift #Corporategift #Souvenir #SportsGifts
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2. New Quality, Shared Future – Beijing CBD Extends a Global Invitation for Cooperation
June 12, 2026
Source: Media Outreach
If there are only three days to understand China’s economic development, Beijing CBD is a good place to start.
The skyline of Beijing’s Central Business District
“International Density” on Seven Square Kilometers
In the core area of Beijing CBD – a mere seven square kilometers – nearly 16,000 foreign-funded institutions and 125 regional headquarters of multinational corporations (MNCs) are located. This represents half of all MNC headquarters resources in Beijing.
This is no coincidence. The district is one of China’s most internationally oriented, service-rich, and mature international business zones. From law firms and consultancies to financial institutions, the world’s top professional services firms have formed a complete ecosystem here.
What makes the area even more valuable for overseas companies and organizations is that policies here are not just written on paper – they are embedded in actual processes.
From pilot schemes on cross-border data flows, to facilitated access for foreign financial institutions, to one‑stop service desks for international talent – Beijing CBD has long served as a pilot zone for institutional opening‑up. Foreign enterprises find that issues they encounter here tend to be addressed and resolved more quickly.
During this year’s Beijing CBD Forum annual conference, the Ambassadors’ Roundtable Dialogue will establish a regular communication mechanism, and the “International Delegations’ China Tour” will allow overseas business representatives and zone managers to conduct in‑depth site visits and exchange experiences. What is even more noteworthy, however, is that such exchanges are not confined to the Forum – they continue year-round here.
Beijing CBD: A Sincere and Pragmatic Invitation
Artificial intelligence, the digital economy, green technologies – these areas, known as “new quality productive forces,” are not empty buzzwords here. The Forum includes dedicated sessions on technological innovation, financial opening‑up, law-business integration, cultural industries, and international consumption. Yet what truly deserves the attention of potential international partners is the industrial foundation behind these topics.
Beijing CBD is home to the densest concentration of foreign financial institutions and cross‑border capital in China. A large number of tech companies are engaged in cross‑sector collaboration with traditional industries here. High‑end professional services – international law, arbitration, compliance – are highly concentrated, providing support for both inbound and outbound business activities. Moreover, as the starting area of the city’s international demonstration zone for law-business integration, the district continues to focus on strengthening the rule of law in commercial affairs, improving its legal services framework, enhancing the resolution of international commercial disputes, and fostering a stable, transparent, predictable, and internationally competitive business environment. In the future, Beijing CBD will build a one‑stop legal and commercial service platform that integrates legal, auditing, intellectual property and other professional resources to precisely serve companies going global and managing cross‑border operations.
Here, you will find that its vitality derives mainly from genuine business judgments about market opportunities. For enterprises, the cooperation logic here is predictable, commercial, and sustainable.
Beijing CBD is not merely a striking poster – it is a real‑world district where hundreds of thousands of business people move every day, thousands of foreign‑funded institutions operate, and countless cross‑border transactions take place.
If you are looking for a stable gateway to the Chinese market, or a high-level hub to connect global resources with local applications, it deserves your consideration.
The Forum’s 2026 annual conference lasts only three days. But Beijing CBD is open all year round.
Hashtag: #Chaoyang
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3. Strengthening the future of NZ forestry
June 12, 2026
Source: New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s forestry sector is set to benefit from sensible regulation to help meet environmental obligations whilst lowering the cost of compliance, Forestry Minister Todd McClay says.
“The wood and forestry industries are important contributors to New Zealand’s economy, supporting 42,000 jobs. Last year the sector contributed $6.2 billion worth of export earnings,” Mr McClay says.
“It’s prudent we set appropriate legislation and provide the tools that support the sector – and this Government has been fixing the basics to do exactly that.”
Recent action from the Government includes:
- Further reducing the costs of participating in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Registry
- Updating the National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry (NES-CF) with targeted changes to reduce the regulatory burden for forestry operators, while ensuring environmental risks continue to be managed
- Simplifying the legal harvest assurance to be voluntary and fit-for-purpose to better meet current and future business needs
“The last Labour Government wanted forest owners to pay an excessive $30.25 per hectare per year to enter the ETS, forcing the sector to take legal action,” Mr McClay says.
“Following consultation we’re lowering that, for a second time, to $10.28.
“This represents a 66 per cent reduction in the annual charge since the National-led Government took office. We have been working to ensure the system is fair, efficient and proportionate.”
The updated structure also lowers ongoing costs for mature forests, addressing concerns about indefinite charges, and eight new targeted fees will be introduced to better align costs with services used.
The Government has been focussed on cutting red tape for farmers and growers and this includes forestry.
“Through targeted changes to the NES-CF we are making council rules more consistent, so the commercial forestry industry can meet their environmental obligations without being unnecessarily held back.
“The current standard was designed to provide a nationally consistent framework for managing the environmental effects of plantation forestry. However, changes have allowed councils to bypass that intent by imposing more stringent rules without clear evidence or justification.
“This change focuses on risk and will mean rules are targeted to sites where slash is most likely to mobilise and cause harm.”
The forestry sector will also benefit from a simpler, fit-for-purpose legal harvest assurance system, with the Government agreeing to a model and to develop legislation to replace the 2023 mandatory system to better meet current and future business needs.
“Consultation feedback was clear; that there is a better way to support legal harvest assurance without adding unnecessary cost and complexity. We have listened,” Mr McClay says.
The redesigned model allows exporters to voluntarily access a government assurance to help underpin their work in international markets and competitiveness, by providing consumers confidence the products were harvested legally.
Note to editor:
More than 887,000 hectares of post 1989 forest land are registered in the ETS, involving over 5,300 participants. Keeping the system efficient and affordable remains critical to supporting emissions reductions and sector confidence.
The new cost structure will take effect from 1 July 2026.
Further detail on the changes: Review of forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme cost recovery settings | NZ Government
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/12/strengthening-the-future-of-nz-forestry/
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4. The 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum
June 13, 2026
Source: Media Outreach
XIAMEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 Jun 2026 – On June 12, the 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum was held in Xiamen.The event was jointly organized by the Fujian Provincial Financial Regulatory Administration, the Xiamen Municipal Financial Regulatory Administration, and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, hosted by Xiamen Jinyuan Investment Group, and executed by Jinyuan Uni-President Securities. Under the theme “Three Years of Integration Embarking on a New Journey, United Development Writing a New Chapter,” the forum focused on cross-strait financial cooperation, expanded financing channels for Taiwan-funded enterprises, industrial transformation and upgrading, and financial innovation between Fujian and Taiwan. It aimed to support Fujian’s efforts to accelerate the development of the first-choice home for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland.
This year’s forum is an important supporting event of the 18th Cross-Strait Forum. During the event, nine Fujian-Taiwan financial integration projects were signed, with a total value of RMB 9.1 billion. The projects cover a wide range of financial services across areas including cross-strait industrial cooperation, water supply security for public welfare, capacity upgrades for long-established Taiwan-funded enterprises, technology and innovation industries, and modern agriculture. These initiatives continue to unlock the benefits of financial policies, promote shared access to financial resources for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and inject new momentum into industrial integration between Fujian and Taiwan.
At the forum, the Cross-Strait Wealth and Asset Management Cross-Sector Alliance was officially inaugurated. Supported by Jinyuan Group and jointly proposed by its affiliated financial institutions, the alliance was co-founded by Xiamen International Trust, Jinyuan Uni-President Securities, Yuanxin Yongfeng Fund, Fubon Bank (China), Junlong Life Insurance, and Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, among others. Centered on serving the wealth management and asset management needs of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the alliance aims to build a one-stop service platform covering asset allocation for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland, family trusts and wealth succession planning, pension finance, and healthcare protection solutions.
The forum also unveiled a series of innovative financial achievements related to Taiwan. The banking industry’s first group standard dedicated to Taiwan-related financial services on the mainland, the “Specification for Taiwan-Related Financial Services of Banking Financial Institutions,” was officially released. At the same time, the “Bailufen” Taiwan Compatriot Financial Service Platform was introduced, further enhancing financial services for Taiwan compatriots living in Fujian and supporting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises.
Hashtag: #StraitsFinancialForum
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5. Voicecomm Technology (02495.HK) Enters into Ecosystem Partnership with Huawei Cloud
June 12, 2026
Source: Media Outreach
Launches VocSageX Agent Development Platform to Accelerate Commercial Adoption of Trustworthy AI
At the conference, Voicecomm Technology also officially unveiled its next-generation enterprise AI product, the VocSageX Agent Development Platform, further strengthening the Company’s product portfolio in the trustworthy interactive intelligence sector.
Deepening Collaboration with Huawei Cloud to Build a Trustworthy AI Ecosystem
Under the agreement, both parties will leverage their respective strengths in artificial intelligence technologies, industry applications, and cloud infrastructure to jointly drive innovation in enterprise AI solutions. Together, they will explore integrated solutions centered on large language models (LLMs), the VocSageX Agent Platform, and the Company’s proprietary “Intelligent Graph” system across both domestic and international markets.
Going forward, the two companies will continue to deepen cooperation in technology, computing power, market expansion, and ecosystem development. The partnership will accelerate the nationwide rollout and overseas deployment of mature solutions in areas such as smart cities and digital government, while fostering business growth for both organizations.
This collaboration marks a natural progression of an already established relationship built on long-term mutual trust. In January 2026, Voicecomm’s self-developed “Intelligent Graph” system officially passed the technical certification of Huawei’s Ascend AI basic software and hardware platform, completing preliminary validation in platform compatibility and algorithm integration.
Launch of VocSageX: A Trustworthy Foundation for Enterprise AI
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Zheng Bo, Vice General Manager of Voicecomm Technology, noted that enterprises commonly face several challenges when deploying AI, including insufficient trustworthiness, high deployment costs, fragmented systems, and hallucination issues associated with large language models.
To address these challenges, Voicecomm launched the VocSageX Agent Development Platform, a comprehensive lifecycle management system covering agent design, training, deployment, orchestration, operations, maintenance, and asset management. The platform is built around five core capabilities: Trustworthy, Dedicated, Controllable, Collaborative, and Evolvable. It enables enterprises to rapidly develop customized industry-specific AI agents and realize multi-agent collaboration at scale.
Mr. Zheng added: “VocSageX is more than a development tool—it is a comprehensive AI agent operations platform designed for medium and large enterprises. Trustworthy AI that everyone can use is the true driver of productivity.”
Demonstrating Industry AI Applications Across Multiple Sectors
In addition to the platform launch, Voicecomm showcased a range of industry AI agent applications at the conference, covering smart government services, smart elderly care, intelligent manufacturing, customer service, and enterprise digital transformation.
To date, the Company’s trustworthy AI agents have been widely deployed across sectors including city management and administration, automotive and transportation, telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and energy management.
Dr. Tang Jinghua, Chairman of Voicecomm Technology, said: “The AI industry is transitioning from the era of large language models to the era of AI agents. Enterprise demand for trustworthy, secure, and sustainable AI capabilities will continue to grow. Leveraging our proprietary trustworthy intelligence technology framework and strategic partnerships with leading ecosystem players such as Huawei Cloud, Voicecomm Technology is well positioned to capture the opportunities emerging in the enterprise AI market and accelerate the commercialization and value creation of AI technologies across a broader range of industries.”
Hashtag: #VoicecommTechnology
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6. Business – Fonterra announces leadership structure changes
June 12, 2026
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today announced permanent changes to its leadership structure, following the interim appointments announced in April 2026.
CEO Richard Allen says the Co-op is evolving from a channel-led to a market-led leadership structure to accelerate progress on strategic delivery and value growth.
“Our channel-led approach has served us well in establishing momentum in our B2B focused strategy, and the time is right to now make this market-led shift.
“With the divestment of Mainland Group complete, this structure will deliver our next era of customer-led growth and innovation across our global Ingredients and Foodservice channels.
“Through our new leadership structure, we’ll have a single point of sales accountability in each market for both Ingredients and Foodservice performance, supported by a global growth and strategy team tasked with ensuring our farmers’ milk accesses the highest value demand globally, both now and into the future,” says Mr Allen.
The new appointments are:
- Teh-han Chow, CEO Greater China – accountable for leading Fonterra’s Ingredients and Foodservice businesses across Greater China.
- Gaby Amade, President Global Markets – accountable for leading our Ingredients and Foodservice businesses in Oceania, Americas, Southeast Asia, Japan, Middle East and Europe.
- Elisa Giusti, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer – accountable for developing integrated market, product and group strategies, portfolio optimisation, innovation and global new business development.
“Our strategy is unchanged and builds on the Co-op’s strong foundations. This reorganisation enhances our pace of delivery, focus and accountability,” says Mr Allen.
Elisa Giusti’s appointment is effective from 15 June, the remainder of the structure will take effect from 3 August 2026.
About Fonterra
As a global B2B dairy provider, we go to market through our global Ingredients brand NZMP and global Foodservice brandAnchor Food Professionals. We provide high-quality products, valued for our dairy innovation and science expertise and New Zealand provenance, to customers in more than 100 countries around the world.
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7. UA Finance Fully Supports the 2026 Global Football Event
June 11, 2026
Source: Media Outreach
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – The world’s biggest football extravaganza, held once every four years, is reaching a fever pitch. As the largest money lender in Hong Kong, UA Finance (UA) proudly announces its unwavering support for this year’s tournament. Partnering once again with iconic brand ambassador Chrissie Chau (“Super Chrissie”), UA is excited to launch the “GRAB A GOLD FOOTBALL EVERYDAY” campaign from June 12 to July 20.
With most matches taking place late at night, UA is committed to being a reliable resource for football fans and the community by offering 24/7 cash services. To celebrate the football excitement with everyone in Hong Kong, UA is rolling out an extraordinary “Daily 999.9 Gold Ball” mega reward. UA will also debut Hong Kong’s first-ever “UA ‘Chrissie Super Shot’ 3D Mobile Truck” to travel throughout the city, driving local enthusiasm to its absolute peak.
Daily Grab at 12:00PM; Grand Finale Features Ultimate “Heavy-Cup” Gold Ball
During this 39-day event, UA will be giving away a “999.9 Gold Ball” (valued at ~HKD 5,700) every day at 12:00PM, totaling 38 footballs. For the highly anticipated Final Match Day on July 20, UA is escalating the excitement with the ultimate “Heavy-Cup” Gold Ball, crafted from 999.9 pure gold and valued at ~HKD 53,500.
Every day, the first new or existing customer who successfully applies for a loan of HKD 50,000 or above and meets the eligibility criteria will take this collectible prize home. Additionally, customers can also receive a cash reward of up to HKD 18,000.
Hong Kong’s First 3D Mobile Truck: Football Themed Games with “3D Chrissie”
UA proudly introduces Hong Kong’s first-ever “UA ‘Chrissie Super Shot’ 3D Mobile Truck”, which will embark on a 30-day journey across Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories from June 20 to July 19. The innovative truck will showcase ultra-realistic 3D visual videos featuring Chrissie, who will appear in lifelike 3D to energize the football festivities. The truck’s screens will also provide fans with daily match reminders and top scorers standings, ensuring that everyone stays connected to the excitement of the tournament.
Every Saturday and Sunday, the mobile truck will transform into a gift truck, inviting the public to participate in engaging football-themed games. Participants stand a chance to win a limited-edition “GOAL For Success 2” player card (blind pack, 10 styles in total) or a specially designed “UA Tournament Guide”. The truck will distribute gold ball paper fans and other delightful gifts to help everyone beat the summer heat.
Through a comprehensive marketing campaign spanning TV commercial, online platforms, major newspapers and the city-wide 3D mobile truck, UA will cheer alongside the people of Hong Kong. With exciting gold rewards and robust financial support, UA is here UA is here to lend a helping hand and ensure everyone enjoys this once-in-four-years football extravaganza.
Hashtag: #UAFinance #Worldcup
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8. DKSH entered a strategic distribution partnership with BridgeBio
June 11, 2026
Source: Media Outreach
DKSH entered a strategic distribution partnership with BridgeBio to support regulatory evaluation and potential patient access to a Transthyretin Stabilizer for ATTR-CM in Australia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The partnership combines BridgeBio’s biotech innovation and DKSH Healthcare’s integrated end-to-end commercialization platform to bring a new treatment option to patients.
Where approved, the product is indicated for the treatment of the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or variant transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in adults to reduce cardiovascular death and cardiovascular-related hospitalization1. ATTR-CM is a progressive, debilitating disease that diminishes quality of life, causes recurrent hospitalizations, and leads to premature death. This new treatment is not currently approved in the countries covered by this agreement and any commercialization will be subject to applicable regulatory approvals and local regulations.
DKSH will provide end-to-end solutions prioritizing healthcare access to patients, leveraging its expertise in regulatory affairs, medical affairs, market access, and launch excellence, as well as its robust distribution infrastructure and integrated commercial capabilities. DKSH is well positioned to support the introduction of this biotech innovation across the Territory following regulatory approvals.2 3 4
“Our strategic partnership with BridgeBio represents an important milestone as DKSH Healthcare enters a new chapter with a renewed vision for growth. United by a shared commitment to improve outcomes for underserved patients, we are proud to combine BridgeBio’s scientific innovation with DKSH Healthcare’s industry‑leading, end‑to‑end commercialization platform. Leveraging our deep market expertise, strong capabilities, and trusted execution across complex healthcare systems, we are well positioned to launch this biotech innovation and expand access to important new treatment options reliably, responsibly, and at scale, advancing on our mission to deliver Healthcare for All,” said Patrik Grande, Global Head of Business Unit Healthcare, DKSH.
1 FDA, Full Prescribing Information. Available at:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/216540s000lbl.pdf Last accessed March 2026.
2 Lane T, et al. Circulation. 2019;140(1):16-26.
3 Rintell D, et al. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2021;16(1):70.
4 Nativi-Nicolau J, et al. ESC Heart Fail. 2021;8(5):3875-3884
Hashtag: #DKSH
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9. Community organisations call on Government to properly fund sexual violence prevention – PSA
June 12, 2026
Source: PSA
- Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children
- Counselling Services Centre – Ngā Whakahaymarutanga
- Eastern Refuge Society
- Good Shepherd NZ
- Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga
- Hui E! Community Aotearoa
- National Council of Women – Wellington Branch
- New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae
- PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi
- Tāhono Trust
- Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Women’s
- The Backbone Collective
- Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom,
- Women’s Refuge | Ngā Whare Whakaruruhau o Aotearoa
- Women’s Refuge Tāmaki Makaurau
- YWCA Tāmaki Makaurau
- New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, Te Kauae
- Atamira Platform
- Dr Merrill Simmons Hansen, MANZASW, Reg SW. PhD,
- Dr Debbie Hagar, Disability portfolio, Tauiwi
- New Zealand Disability Support Network.
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10. Callaghan debacle: 176 science workers left hanging as Govt botches its own policy
June 12, 2026
Source: PSA
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