PM Edition: Top 10 Business Articles on LiveNews.co.nz for November 7, 2026 – Full Text

• ZTE presented its infrastructure strategy for agentic finance at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, emphasizing Zero Failure, Trust, Optimal TCO, and Open Ecosystem
• With proven banking deployments worldwide, ZTE delivers reliable, secure, cost-efficient, and broadly compatible infrastructure to support financial institutions in the era of intelligent finance

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, shared its infrastructure strategy and industry practices for the era of agentic finance at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from November 2 to 6.

Mei Zhonghua, Senior Vice President of ZTE and President of Overseas Enterprise Business, was invited to attend the event. Han Jingyun, Vice President of ZTE, attended the Financial AI Forum and delivered a keynote address entitled “The Runway for Intelligent Finance: Zero Failure, Trust, Optimal TCO, and Open Ecosystem.”

In his speech, Han pointed out that while intelligent finance unlocks tremendous industry opportunities, it also introduces unprecedented challenges: system operational instability, massive computing demand surges, security vulnerabilities across intelligent agents and equipment systems, computing capacity bottlenecks, soaring capital expenditures (CAPEX), and closed proprietary ecosystems. “Every intelligent takeoff demands a trustworthy runway,” he aptly remarked.

Facing the era of intelligent finance, ZTE has established a next-generation financial infrastructure anchored on its three-pillar “ZTE” framework:

Z (Zero Failure) — Architecting a Stable, Financial-Grade Intelligent Foundation

ZTE has built end-to-end full-stack capabilities spanning databases, operating systems, and network infrastructure. Currently, ZTE powers more than 10 billion financial transactions daily across major banking institutions, processing over RMB 10 trillion in daily transaction volume.

Its proprietary GoldenDB distributed database has run smoothly in mission-critical core banking systems for six consecutive years, delivering an extraordinary reliability of over 99.9999% (“six-nines”).

T (Trust and TCO Optimal) — Building Trustworthy, Cost-Efficient Intelligent Infrastructure

On the Trust front, ZTE advances security across both product and AI agent dimensions. GoldenDB was among the first to pass national security and reliability evaluations, with its distributed database achieving a Level II rating (the highest tier currently available); and ZTE’s cloud terminals leverage a zero-trust architecture with zero local data retention, mitigating security incidents by over 70%.

ZTE’s enterprise-grade AI agent platform, Co-Claw, was also among the first to earn official Trusted AI Accreditation from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), with its agent memory capability achieving the industry’s highest Level 4+ rating.

On the TCO Optimal front, ZTE delivers best-in-class TCO solutions across AI servers, cloud platforms, and cloud terminals. ZTE’s AI servers are broadly compatible with mainstream global GPUs, enabling on-demand, flexible selection to satisfy diverse computing requirements. In cloud terminals, ZTE ranks No. 1 nationwide in market share, with its Cloud PC platform serving over 10 million users, supporting unified management of millions of endpoints while repurposing existing assets to minimize capital investment.

E (Ecosystem) — Cultivating Broadly Compatible, Scale-Proven Open Intelligent Infrastructure

ZTE achieves extensive ecosystem compatibility across all technology layers, currently collaborating with over 30 leading industry ecosystem partners.

In Mainland China, ZTE serves all 6 major state-owned commercial banks and all 12 nationwide joint-stock commercial banks, achieving a 100% coverage rate. In Hong Kong, ZTE supports multiple mainstream financial institutions. Across overseas markets, its business footprint spans Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where ZTE has established long-term strategic partnerships with leading regional banks.

Looking ahead to the era of intelligent finance, ZTE will continue to leverage its three “ZTE” pillars—safeguarding mission-critical operations with Zero Failure, driving sustainable growth through Trust and Optimal TCO, and co-creating value with partners across an Open Ecosystem—to forge an enduring, resilient intelligent foundation for the future of Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem.

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – The 75th Miss Universe World Final will take place on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Marking the historic diamond anniversary of the pageant, this year’s edition brings together delegates from over 120 countries and territories. Crowned Miss Universe Hong Kong in September 2026, Jen Zhou has completed her domestic preparations and will depart for Puerto Rico next week to embark on three weeks of official competition events, preliminary evaluations, and cross-cultural exchanges.

A Multifaceted Background Spanning Film, Finance, and Broadcast Journalism

Raised in Hong Kong and an alumna of Hong Kong International School (HKIS), Zhou demonstrated creative and academic excellence early on, receiving concurrent admission offers from the Acting Department of Beijing Film Academy and the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California (USC). She went on to complete dual degrees from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and the Marshall School of Business.

Following graduation, Zhou entered international corporate finance, working at UBS for nearly three years before pursuing and earning a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University in New York. She currently works as an English-language television feature host in Hong Kong, a bilingual content creator, and a commercial model. Having previously placed as a finalist in both Miss Asia and Miss Hong Kong, Zhou won the Miss Universe Hong Kong title in September 2026, securing her credential to represent the city on the global stage.

“The Miss Universe competition is not only one of the world’s preeminent pageants, but also a vital platform for spotlighting female leadership, cultural diversity, and global engagement,” Zhou stated. “Representing Hong Kong at this diamond anniversary edition is a tremendous privilege. I hope to present to the world the resilience, professionalism, and cultural confidence that define Hong Kong’s emerging generation.”

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Rigorous Competition Preparation and Community Philanthropy

To prepare for the global arena at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum—a venue accommodating up to 18,000 spectators—the Hong Kong delegation designed a rigorous training regimen for Zhou. The curriculum emphasized international runway technique, multi-camera staging, and simulated on-stage Q&A sessions to sharpen public speaking under pressure.

In tandem with performance coaching, Zhou prioritized community advocacy throughout her intensive preparation period. In late October, she volunteered at a community kitchen in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, joining local volunteer teams to prepare and distribute hot meals and essential supplies to elderly residents and unhoused individuals. Zhou and her team also provided direct funding for meal ingredients, integrating civic engagement into her pre-pageant journey.

Showcasing Local Design: Evening Gown Craftsmanship and Cultural Heritage

The official Miss Universe schedule features rigorous sartorial standards across welcome receptions, philanthropic galas, preliminary judging, the national costume presentation, and the grand final.

• Bespoke Evening Gown: Tailored by an acclaimed Hong Kong fashion designer, Zhou’s competition gown integrates Hong Kong’s East-meets-West architectural silhouettes, urban dynamism, and traditional Lingnan textile craftsmanship into its fabric and tailoring.
• Cultural Heritage Exchange: For the traditional gift-exchange ceremony involving over 120 participating delegations, the team selected handcrafted cultural keepsakes reflecting Hong Kong’s heritage, designed to share the city’s unique cultural narrative with global representatives.

Official Schedule for the 75th Miss Universe World Final

Key competition milestones at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum include:

• National Costume Show: 21 November 2026
• Preliminary Competition: 22 November 2026
• Grand Final: 24 November 2026

Hashtag: #MissUniverseHongKong #MissUniverse

About Miss Universe Hong Kong

Miss Universe is among the world’s most enduring and widely followed international competitions, engaging delegates from more than 120 countries and territories annually. Miss Universe Hong Kong selects and mentors accomplished women with strong academic credentials, global communication skills, and social commitment to represent Hong Kong internationally, fostering intercultural dialogue and enhancing the city’s global profile.

About the 75th Miss Universe World Final

The 75th Miss Universe World Final will convene on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Celebrating 75 years of leadership and international pageantry under the “Diamond Edition” banner, the event brings together global delegates demonstrating leadership, stage presentation, and public advocacy.

Industry professionals and participants gathered in Kuala Lumpur to explore wealth preservation, family trust structures and legacy planning across generations.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – The Family Wealth Blueprint 2026, organised by Marvel Capital Holdings Ltd, was successfully held on 31 October 2026 at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, bringing together individuals and professionals for an insightful exploration of family wealth planning, wealth preservation and legacy strategies.

The forum brought together perspectives on probate, family trust structuring and private assets, giving participants practical ideas on how families can approach estate and wealth planning more comprehensively — from legal succession and ownership structure to liquidity, investment management and intergenerational wealth transfer.

Speaking on “The Family Wealth Blueprint: Beyond a Will to Family Trust Planning,” Dr Eva Wong, Vice President – Business Strategy at Marvel Capital Holdings Ltd, said many families focus extensively on accumulating wealth but spend less time considering how that wealth should be managed and distributed across generations.

“A Will is important, but it may not answer every question a family has,” Wong said. “Families also need to think about who should benefit, when wealth should be distributed, how it should be managed and what happens when circumstances change.”

She added that these questions become more complex when families own businesses, have children with different needs, hold overseas investments or have beneficiaries living in different countries.

For suitable families, an offshore family trust may form part of the overall wealth-planning structure, particularly where cross-border assets, beneficiaries or currencies are involved.

“Offshore planning should not simply be about moving money overseas,” Wong said. “It should begin with the family — where the assets are, who the beneficiaries are and what the family wants the wealth to achieve over the long term.”

Marvel Capital’s role includes offshore trust advisory, wealth structuring and working with professional trustee relationships in jurisdictions including Hong Kong and Labuan.

Wong also stressed that a trust should not be confused with an investment product. “A trust provides the structure for how appropriate assets are held, administered and distributed. Investment performance comes from the underlying assets and investment strategy,” she said.

The conference also featured Choo Mun Wei, Probate Litigation Lawyer and Partner at Ho Partnership & Neoh, who discussed probate, inheritance disputes and succession issues, and Alvin Tan, CEO, Asset & Wealth Division of AEI Capital Group, who addressed private credit and private assets within a broader family wealth portfolio.

One of the central concepts presented by Marvel Capital was that different parts of family wealth should have different jobs, i.e. some for liquidity, some for income, some for long-term growth and some for legacy purposes.

“We don’t start by asking how much someone wants to place into a trust,” Wong said. “We start by asking: What do you want your wealth to continue doing for your family?”

Marvel Capital said the forum forms part of its efforts to increase awareness of structured family wealth planning, offshore trusts and cross-border succession among business owners, professionals, investors and emerging high-net-worth families.

“Wealth is what you build. Legacy is what continues.”

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Hashtag: #MarvelCapital #TheFamilyWealthBlueprint2026 #FamilyWealthPlanning #FamilyTrust #WealthPreservation #LegacyPlanning #IntergenerationalWealth #WealthStewardship

Marvel Capital Holdings Ltd

NINGBO, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – The Ningbo Consensus on Collaborative Development was jointly released by representatives from 15 countries at the main event of the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo held in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on November 3.

Held from Nov. 2 to 5 in Ningbo, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo, themed “Openness and Connectivity for Shared Opportunities”, has brought together more than 260 participants, including mayors and their representatives from 20 cities of 15 countries, such as France, Italy and New Zealand, as well as representatives of international organizations such as the United Nations Global Compact, business representatives and media professionals.

After in-depth discussions, the representatives agreed on three points of consensus covering deepening industrial cooperation, upholding trade openness and promoting people-to-people exchanges.

They agreed that advancing industrial development through cooperation, creating opportunities through openness, and fostering closer people-to-people ties are important ways to keep pace with economic globalization and promote urban prosperity and people’s well-being.

Participants will build on their respective strengths and resource endowments, identify their comparative advantages and pursue distinctive paths of open development. They will promote complementarity and resource sharing, expand two-way investment, and foster an open, inclusive and mutually beneficial environment for innovation, enabling the sharing of innovation outcomes.

On trade and openness, participants have pledged to firmly uphold the multilateral trading system, strengthen connectivity, facilitate the orderly flow and efficient allocation of production factors, safeguard stable and smooth supply chains, and resolve differences through dialogue.

They have also agreed to deepen exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, healthcare and other fields, improve mechanisms for interaction and expand people-to-people exchanges to foster mutual understanding and closer ties. They called for promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations to overcome estrangement and prevent conflicts.

Looking ahead, participants will continue to promote openness and connectivity and share development opportunities, build new mechanisms for city-to-city cooperation, and strengthen mutual understanding and trust, contributing to the sustainable development of cities worldwide.

Guided by the State Council Information Office, the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo is co-hosted by the People’s Government of Ningbo Municipality, the Information Office of the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, and Xinhua News Agency Zhejiang Bureau.

Expanding its global partnership ecosystem through strategic collaborations with Huawei and iQIYI enables Siam Piwat to seamlessly integrate technology, entertainment, and luxury, delivering an end-to-end tourism experience for high-value Chinese tourists.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2026 – Siam Piwat Group, a leading developer and operator of world-class landmarks, including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has announced the remarkable success of its global partnership ecosystem strategy. Through its collaboration with premier partners to expand its high-value tourist base and stimulate spending, Siam Piwat saw its Golden Week sales double year-on-year. Furthermore, the strong performance earned Siam Piwat the prestigious Alipay+ Growth Award, making it the sole recipient from Thailand, and one of the only two countries in Asia recognized at Ant International’s VOYAGE 2026 & Gala Dinner in Shanghai, China.

Alipay+ is the unified wallet gateway of Ant International, connecting global wallets like Alipay (China) and other leading payment apps across Siam Piwat retail touchpoints, while offering direct user engagement and exclusive campaigns in-app.

This milestone is the outcome of partnerships with leading payment service providers, including Alipay+, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay, to curate targeted campaigns and exclusive privileges for Chinese travelers, particularly high-value visitors and enthusiasts of luxury products.

Building on this success, Siam Piwat has expanded its collaboration with global tech leader Huawei and China’s leading entertainment platform iQIYI to bridge the platforms’ user bases with travel and retail experiences in Thailand, engaging visitors throughout the entire customer journey, from pre-trip inspiration to on-site spending and activities at the destination.

Another distinctive highlight is Siam Piwat’s collaboration with Trip.com, which connects travel offers on Ctrip’s WeChat Mini Program with exclusive privileges at MINISO ICONSIAM. This allows Chinese tourists to enjoy special benefits even before they arrive in Thailand. This model enables us to engage Chinese travelers during the trip-planning stage, introducing them to Siam Piwat’s shopping destinations and the privileges available through the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card.

Chinese Partnerships Drive Transaction Growth

Since 2018, Siam Piwat has collaborated with Alipay+ to develop and deliver marketing campaigns, exclusive privileges, and digital payment solutions for international visitors. In the first eight months of 2026, transactions via Alipay+ grew 2.3-fold, while the number of active users surged 2.5 times compared to the same period last year.

During the Golden Week holiday, Siam Piwat partnered with Alipay+ and WeChat Pay to launch exclusive campaigns and tailored promotions for Chinese visitors across retail shops and luxury brands. This initiative drove a 100% year-on-year surge in sales, demonstrating the effectiveness of partnerships in boosting tourist spending.

As a result of these achievements, Siam Piwat was honored with the Alipay+ Growth Award as the sole winner from Thailand, one of the only two countries in Asia recognized at the VOYAGE 2026 & Gala Dinner in Shanghai, underscoring its success in driving digital transaction growth alongside its partners.

Partnership with Huawei for Pre-Arrival Engagement

Siam Piwat has expanded its tech alliance with Huawei to access Chinese consumers across their smartphone and wearable devices. This integration connects users directly to the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card, a digital membership card through which travelers can register, discover information, plan shopping itineraries, and unlock privileges from premier brands even before departing for Thailand.

Furthermore, travelers can sign up via a one-click WeChat Mini Program, minimizing repetitive form-filling and offering greater convenience. International visitors from other countries can also register via the official website or Huawei Wearables.

This initiative forms part of Siam Piwat’s pre-arrival engagement strategy, designed to build brand awareness and inspire travelers right in the home country before their actual experiences at Siam Piwat’s five landmarks. The program also offers year-round “always-on” privileges, ranging from best deals and luxury retail campaigns to exclusive offers, extending benefits beyond peak travel seasons.

Joining Forces with iQIYI to Attract Chinese Fans Through Fandom Marketing

Siam Piwat has also joined forces with iQIYI, China’s leading streaming platform with premium Asian content, to spearhead a fandom marketing strategy under the concept of “From Screen to Real-World Experience,” capitalizing on the popularity of Chinese artists and entertainment content to generate motivation for a trip to Thailand.

Among the pilot activities was the iQIYI Starship: Spring of The Blade Meet & Greet, which brought Chinese superstar Xu Kai to meet fans at Siam Paragon. The event generated massive social media buzz and expanded brand visibility across fan communities in mainland China and around the world. By connecting iQIYI’s fan base to real-world experiences at Siam Paragon, the partnership has enhanced destination recall and inspired travel, particularly among younger generations of tourists.

Expanding the Global Ecosystem to Unlock New Growth Opportunities

Siam Piwat has been working actively to expand its global ecosystem through alliances with leading international partners across technology, tourism, payment solutions, and entertainment, including Huawei, iQIYI, Trip.com, Alipay+, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay, with the ultimate goal of connecting travelers to its ecosystem throughout every phase of their journey, from pre-trip planning to dining, lifestyle activities, and shopping in Thailand.

Furthermore, Siam Piwat is enhancing campaigns and exclusive privileges for high-spending travelers, especially in the luxury segment, to maximize spending potential and reinforce Siam Paragon and ICONSIAM’s positions as premier luxury shopping destinations in the region.

This strategy reinforces Siam Piwat’s position as a global destination and ecosystem developer and a partner of choice for leading global enterprises. By transforming partnership networks into concrete business results, Siam Piwat continues to attract high-quality tourists, increase spending value, and create growth opportunities for Thailand’s tourism economy.

For more information and exclusive privileges via the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card, please visit:
Website: https://tourist.onesiam.com/en/tourist-card-privileges/
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Hashtag: #SiamPiwat #ONESIAMGlobalVisitorCard #ONESIAMGlobal #GlobalPartnershipEcosystem #GlobalDestination #TourismEconomy

Siam Piwat

New economic impact study highlights significant contributions to Canada’s economy, job creation and long-term growth in British Columbia

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2026 – The Woodfibre LNG Project is delivering substantial economic benefits to Canada and British Columbia, with construction activities expected to contribute nearly $13.6 billion in economic output to the Canadian economy and generate an estimated $11.6 billion in government revenue over the project’s construction and planned 40-year operating period.

According to a new economic impact study conducted by Canadian strategy and research firm Deetken Insight, the investment in the Woodfibre LNG facility and FortisBC’s Eagle Mountain Pipeline is expected to generate significant economic activity across the country, supporting businesses, creating employment opportunities and contributing to government revenues.

The study estimates that construction activities will contribute nearly $7 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), generate approximately $3.6 billion in labour income and support more than 52,000 modelled employment-years, representing over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs.

The project and associated pipeline activities are also projected to generate approximately $11.6 billion in government revenue over the construction and 40-year operating period. This includes an estimated $6.8 billion for British Columbia and approximately $485 million in municipal property taxes.

These revenues are expected to come from various sources, including resource royalties, income taxes, carbon tax, property tax, motor fuel tax and provincial sales tax.

Luke Schauerte, President and CEO of Woodfibre LNG, said: “Woodfibre LNG has yet to produce its first shipment of LNG, but the project is already delivering significant economic benefits to British Columbia and Canada. We’re generating jobs, supporting businesses, creating opportunities for First Nations and contributing to economic growth in communities across the province and country today. These benefits are already being realised, and they represent just the beginning of the economic contribution Woodfibre LNG will make over the next 40 years.”

Beyond its direct economic contributions, Woodfibre LNG, a member of the RGE group of companies founded by Sukanto Tanoto, has invested $50 million in the cleanup and remediation of the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, transforming a previously contaminated industrial brownfield into the site of a major new energy infrastructure project.

The company has also supported local communities through its Community Partnership Programme and other initiatives. These include a contribution of nearly $1 million towards the purchase of a new CT scanner for Squamish General Hospital, helping strengthen local healthcare services.

While these community investments and philanthropic contributions were not included in the economic impact study, they form an important part of Woodfibre LNG’s broader commitment to delivering lasting benefits to the region throughout the project’s lifecycle.

Schauerte added: “Economic growth is most meaningful when communities can see and experience its impact. At Woodfibre LNG, that means creating employment, providing opportunities for local and Indigenous businesses, supporting community organisations and investing in the restoration of the site. We are committed to being a responsible long-term partner to the Squamish community and contributing positively to the region for decades to come.”

The Woodfibre LNG Project is currently approximately 75 per cent complete, with construction expected to be completed in mid-to-late 2027. Once operational, the facility will have the capacity to produce approximately 2.1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually for export. It is also expected to become the world’s first net-zero LNG facility, marking an important milestone in the development of Canada’s LNG industry.

The latest economic impact findings underscore the project’s role in supporting Canada’s economic growth, strengthening British Columbia’s energy sector and creating long-term opportunities for businesses, workers and communities.

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About Woodfibre LNG

The Woodfibre LNG Project is owned by Woodfibre LNG Limited Partnership, owned 70 per cent by Pacific Energy Corporation (Canada) Limited and 30 per cent by Enbridge Inc. The Woodfibre LNG facility is being built on the site of the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, which is located about seven kilometres southwest of Squamish, B.C. Woodfibre LNG will source its natural gas from Pacific Canbriam Energy, a Canadian company with operations in Northeastern British Columbia. Pacific Canbriam is an industry leader in sustainable natural gas production. Woodfibre LNG and Pacific Canbriam Energy are subsidiaries of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited. Woodfibre LNG is the first industrial project in Canada to recognise a non-treaty Indigenous government, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), as a full environmental regulator.