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Recession ends – Economic challenges remain
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that the economy grew by 0.7% ending the very deep recession seen over the past...
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It’s official: Kiwis can look forward to better days
Source: New Zealand Government Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed confirmation the economy has turned the corner. Stats NZ reported today that gross domestic product grew 0.7 per cent in...
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Finance Analysis – Red, black, red, and now back in black. We are crawling out of recession – Jarrod Kerr Kiwibank
Source: Kiwibank – Analysis by Jarrod Kerr My odds are stacked, I’ll go back to black – Amy Winehouse Red, black, red, and now back in black. We are crawling...
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Dairy and Business – Fonterra’s momentum delivers strong FY25 interim earnings and dividend
Source: Fonterra Operating profit: NZ $1,107 million, up 16% Profit after tax: NZ $729 million, up 8% Earnings per share: 44 cents per share, up 10% Return on capital:...
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Banking and Finance – Further drops to ASB’s fixed mortgage rates
Source: ASB ASB has today reduced several of its fixed home lending rates by up to 20 basis points, marking the bank’s fifth fixed rate mortgage drop in 2025. ASB...
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Finance – ‘Rate wars’ could see borrowers go long again – CoreLogic
Source: CoreLogic As more new and existing borrowers begin to benefit from lower mortgage rates following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) cutting cycle, market turnover levels and property...
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Apollo Go and Waymo Lead the Way: Scaling Up AI-Powered Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services
Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – As AI transforms global industries, the transportation sector is undergoing notable change. Autonomous driving technology is...
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2025 New Taipei City WJS Marathon Kicks Off on March 16 Kenyan Runner with a 2:04 Marathon Record Set to Compete—A Strong Contender to Break the WJS Marathon Men’s Record
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – The highly anticipated 2025 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon (WJS Marathon) was held on...
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Live4Well Partners with Cathay to Offer Exciting Rewards—Experience the International Rugby Event
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Live4Well announces a new partnership with Cathay, launching an upgraded rewards program that allows you...
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KPMG Releases Ninth Annual Hong Kong Employment Outlook Report
Source: Media Outreach KPMG in China has offices located in 31 cities with over 14, 000 partners and staff, in Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou,...
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DYXnet Launches AI Computing Solution – Accelerating Enterprises’ Private DeepSeek Deployment
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the midst of an AI-driven transformation, DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred high-performance, open-source...
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Ba Den Mountain will be the host of large-scale events for Vesak 2025
Source: Media Outreach BA DEN MOUNTAIN, VIETNAM –Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam will become the destination for thousands of delegates...
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Jamf named as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Endpoint Management Tools
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF) the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, announced it has...
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DataSnipper Appoints Siu Wei Lee to Lead Asia Pacific Expansion
Source: Media Outreach DataSnipper enters 2025 with significant global momentum — including a 53% increase in customer count in 2024, 6,715% turnover growth, and a US$1 billion valuation, cementing its...
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Hong Kong Life Announces the Title Sponsorship of “MacPherson Festival x Candy Lo Timeline II Concert 2025”
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Hong Kong Life has been the title sponsor of the “MacPherson Festival x Candy Lo...
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FPG Fortune Prime Global – Awarded “Best Global Forex Broker” & “Best Trading Liquidity”
Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN / BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the highly competitive forex industry, FPG Fortune Prime Global (FPG) has stood...
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Another failed ETS auction, another indictment on the Govt’s climate credibility
Source: Green Party The ETS auction’s failure today is yet another clear sign that the Government is failing us all on climate action. “Yesterday, the acting Prime Minister admitted that...
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World’s Most Beautiful Restaurant: Austria’s VINA wins Property Award 2025
Source: Media Outreach Austria’s restaurant VINA, designed by the architecture firm INNOCAD, has been awarded the title of the world’s most beautiful “Leisure Interior” at the “International Property Awards 2025”...
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Rātā Foundation appoints Megan Glen to Investment Committee
Source: Rata Foundation Rātā Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Glen to its Investment Committee. Rātā Foundation is the South Island’s most significant community investment fund, managing a...
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NZ must act on Israel’s slaughter of children
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling on Government MPs to support Chlöe Swarbrick’s Member’s Bill to sanction Israel for its unlawful presence and illegal actions in Palestine, following...
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Procurement underway for Northland Corridor Section 1, Ara Tūhono – Warkworth to Te Hana
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is inviting interested parties to express their interest in delivering the first section of the Northland Corridor Ara Tūhono...
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Hong Kong Trust Industry Well Positioned for Growth as Regulations Boost Credibility and Investor Confidence, KPMG and HKTA Report Shows
Source: Media Outreach Recent regulatory changes enhance credibility for corporate trustees but add to complexity and costs New eMPF Platform to reshape Hong Kong’s pension system and bring wave of...
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TBS Energi Utama Completes Acquisition of Sembcorp Environment Pte. Ltd., Moving Closer to Full Transformation into a Sustainability-focused Business
Source: Media Outreach The acquisition strengthens TBS’s integrated environmental solutions portfolio in Southeast Asia, in line with its TBS2030 carbon neutrality target. TBS is getting closer to its vision of...
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NZ economy: Wheels turning – BusinessNZ
Source: BusinessNZ The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the March quarter shows signs of economic improvement – even as New Zealand continues to face significant issues at home and abroad. BusinessNZ Director...
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Vulnerable Milford landfill to be cleaned up
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 18 March 2025 Upper Cleddau Flats landfill, known colloquially as ‘Little Tahiti,’ extends inland from the Tutoko and Cleddau Rivers. Department of Conservation Operations Manager, Te...
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The Educational Foundation of William Louey is to launch a video series to support younger people facing mental health challenges due to education pressures.
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2025 – The William SD Louey Educational Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with Suicide Prevention...
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Proceeds of crime to fund safety measures in central Auckland
Source: New Zealand Government The Government will boost anti-crime measures across central Auckland with $1.3 million of funding as a result of the Proceeds of Crime Fund, Auckland Minister Simeon...