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Voicecomm Technology (02495.HK) Enters into Ecosystem Partnership with Huawei Cloud

MIL OSI — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:01:31 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

Launches VocSageX Agent Development Platform to Accelerate Commercial Adoption of Trustworthy AI

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company“, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, announces that it has officially signed an ecosystem cooperation agreement with Huawei Cloud during the 2026 Huawei Cloud INSPIRE. The two parties will engage in in-depth collaboration across trustworthy artificial intelligence, industry AI agents, cloud computing infrastructure, and ecosystem development, with the shared goal of accelerating the large-scale deployment of enterprise AI applications.

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.”

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A Human Rights Issue? Clinicians gagged over proposed changes to diabetes medicines

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:16:42 +0000

Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

Health NZ is silencing cardiologists by denying them the right to object to the removal of ethnicity-based criteria for diabetes medications.

Pharmac is proposing to remove equity-based access for Māori and Pasifika for type 2 diabetes medicines empagliflozin, dulaglutide and liraglutide.

Health NZ told a national cardiology group they can file a submission on the changes, but cannot object to the removal of ethnicity-based eligibility criteria, as reported by RNZ. [link:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/598021/targeting-diabetes-drugs-at-maori-and-pasifika-is-needs-based-specialist-says ]

Executive director for the Association for Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) Sarah Dalton says this is gagging doctors in favour of “political whimsy”.

“This is yet another thinly veiled attempt by the Government to erode equity in our health system and ignore the evidence,” she says.

“Specialists know that Māori and Pasifika people are most impacted by type-2 diabetes and comorbid conditions.

“Removing ethnicity-based criteria will deny care to thousands of people who need it most.

“Evidence overwhelmingly supports equity-based access. Refusing to listen to doctors won’t make the evidence go away, it will simply make people sicker and cause preventable harm,” Dalton says.

Notes: ASMS has made a submission on the proposed changes. You can read it here: https://asms.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ASMS-to-Pharmac-T2D-SA-consult-Jun-26.pdf

MIL OSI

NZ Compare – Is this the easiest household bill to cut before the winter bills kick in?

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:07:40 +0000

Source: NZ Compare

Site visitor traffic on Broadband Compare (https://www.broadbandcompare.co.nz/) surged nearly three times (174.3% growth week on week) following recent price rise announcements from major NZ telcos.

– Kiwi consumers could save between $100 to $400 a year by reviewing their broadband plan.

– Switching broadband providers is one of the quickest ways to reduce an ongoing household bill.

“With fuel prices sky high, power bills increasing over winter and grocery prices still climbing, switching broadband provider is one of the easiest ways Kiwis can reduce household expenses.”

That’s the message from NZ Compare (https://www.nzcompare.com/) as a growing number of broadband providers announce price increases across New Zealand.

Recent announcements from Spark (https://www.spark.co.nz/online/legal/price-increase) will see some customers paying between $2 and $13 more per month depending on their plan, while budget brand Skinny has also confirmed a $3 monthly increase for many customers.

According to NZ Compare CEO Gavin Male, many households are unaware that they may be paying significantly more than necessary for their broadband connection, but he is heartened to see some Kiwis doing something about it. Website traffic on Broadband Compare (https://www.broadbandcompare.co.nz/) jumped 174.3% over the last couple of days following the price increase announcements.

“Broadband is one of those bills that people often set and forget. The reality is that the largest providers are frequently among the most expensive in the market, and many customers could save substantial amounts simply by shopping around and switching providers.”

Male says switching fibre broadband providers today is far easier than many consumers realise.

“People still remember the early days of fibre installs when a technician needed to visit the property, cables were installed and the process could be disruptive. That’s simply not the case when you’re switching from one fibre provider to another.”

“In most cases there are no technician visits required, no changes to equipment inside the home, and little to no downtime during the changeover. The new provider handles the transfer process and customers are more often than not, connected seamlessly.”

NZ Compare (https://www.nzcompare.com/) estimates that households can save anywhere from $100 to $400 per year by moving to a more competitively priced broadband provider, or changing their plan to a slower speed, which is more suitable for their needs.

“At a time when families are feeling pressure from rising grocery bills, higher electricity costs and increased fuel prices, an extra few hundred dollars a year can make a real difference to the household budget.”

Male says consumers should also carefully review any recent email notifications from their current provider.

“If your broadband provider has increased prices since you signed up, they’ve changed the terms under which you originally agreed to the service. In many cases customers are able to leave without paying early termination fees or penalties because the provider has varied the agreement.”

“Consumers shouldn’t assume they’re trapped. If you’ve received a price rise notice, it’s worth checking your provider’s terms and exploring what’s available elsewhere.”

NZ Compare is encouraging Kiwis to spend just a few minutes reviewing their broadband bill and comparing plans.

“Broadband is now an essential household service, but that doesn’t mean you should accept paying more than necessary. Comparing providers takes only a few minutes and switching is often surprisingly simple.”

“With so many household costs increasing, broadband is one area where consumers still have real power to vote with their feet. If customers don’t shop around, providers have little incentive to keep prices competitive. The good news is that changing providers has never been easier.”

About NZ Compare:

NZ Compare ( www.nzcompare.com) operates a suite of comparison websites to help Kiwis make a fully informed choice on all their purchases, covering everything from Broadband to Power, Mobile phones to dishwashers. NZ Compare sites are free to use and are visited by over 300,000 Kiwis every month.

MIL OSI

Advocacy – PSNA takes police failure to prosecute tyre-slasher to the IPCA

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:07:38 +0000

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa yesterday complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, (IPCA).

PSNA has requested the agency investigate a second police decision not to prosecute a pro-Israeli supporter for slashing two tyres on a Palestine supporter’s car in Raglan in mid-April.

The Police Commissioner Richard Chambers last week agreed to have police look at an initial decision, according to PSNA spokesperson Rinad Tamimi.

“But yesterday’s response, was that the police were sticking to their original decision not to prosecute the Auckland businessman, despite the man admitting he did slash the tyres.”

“All that was going to happen, was that he would appear before a local diversion committee. This for an act that could have easily led to the driver having an accident with tragic consequences.”

“We are shocked at this. If the situation were reversed, and a pro-Israel supporter had their tyres slashed, the police, the news media and politicians would all be in a frenzy claiming it as a violent, antisemitic attack which endangered Jewish lives.”

“The police pattern we see is to quickly prosecute Palestine protesters, but a great reluctance to prosecute the increasing frequent angry Israel supporters, or when they do, to under-resource the prosecution case.”

Tamimi said the double standard was exemplified by the case of five Palestine supporters charged by police for wilful damage last year.

“They were putting small stickers on the window of a central city business. It was the mildest of gestures against a genocide. But here an Israeli supporter slashes tyres and gets a free pass”

“We have been deeply concerned about the obvious pro-Israeli, anti-Palestinian bias at some, though fortunately not all, police levels,” Tamimi says.

“We met with senior police in Wellington earlier this year to get police to take this seriously and they assured us there was no bias”

“Now they tell us it is ‘not in the public interest’ to charge the tyre slasher. That doesn’t make sense because the price of that decision is to undermine public confidence in the police to do their job without fear or favour.”

Rinad Tamimi
National Spokesperson PSNA

MIL OSI

Northland News – Small patch of exotic Caulerpa detected and treated in Whangārei Harbour

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:07:36 +0000

Source: Northland Regional Council

A small patch of invasive exotic Caulerpa seaweed has been detected and treated at Smugglers Bay near the entrance to Whangārei Harbour.

The roughly one-metre-wide patch was discovered by Northland Regional Council (NRC) divers undertaking marine surveillance alongside the Department of Conservation.

The seaweed has now been confirmed as exotic Caulerpa, an invasive species already present in parts of the Bay of Islands.

NRC Chair of the Biosecurity and Biodiversity Working Party, Councillor Jack Craw, said the early detection highlights the importance of ongoing biosecurity work and having an in-house dive team.

“This is exactly why we invest in marine biosecurity surveillance, including maintaining our own dive capability. Early detection gives us the best possible chance to respond quickly and prevent spread.”

NRC immediately implemented a rapid response, treating the affected area using a benthic mat with chlorine applied underneath, an established method for small infestations.

“Our teams acted quickly to contain and treat the site using proven methods. Taking a cautious approach is critical with Caulerpa, which can spread from even very small fragments,” says Councillor Craw.

Follow-up dive surveys of the surrounding area have not identified any further Caulerpa. However, additional surveillance will continue as a precaution.

Councillor Craw say the detection reinforces the importance of vigilance.

“We know Caulerpa doesn’t move long distances on its own. This is most likely human-assisted spread, which highlights how important it is that everyone using our coastal waters plays their part.”

NRC’s Coastal Central Councillor Cr Macdonald says the swift action should reassure the community.

“It’s encouraging to see such a fast and coordinated response. Protecting our harbour is a shared responsibility, and simple steps from boaties and fishers can make a real difference.”

Exotic Caulerpa can be spread when fragments are carried on anchors, chains, or fishing and dive gear.

Boaties, fishers and divers are urged to:

Check anchors, chains and equipment before leaving a site
Remove any seaweed and secure it so it cannot return to the water
Dispose of it in a rubbish bin on land.

Anyone who thinks they have seen exotic Caulerpa is urged to report it immediately to Biosecurity New Zealand by calling 0800 80 99 66 or by completing the online reporting form at report.mpi.govt.nz

NRC is working closely with Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI), the Department of Conservation, local hapū and iwi on ongoing surveillance and response planning.

Councillor Craw said monitoring would remain a priority.

“We will continue working closely with our partners to maintain surveillance in the area and take any further action needed to protect Northland’s marine environment.”

MIL OSI

Appointments – Tracey Martin appointed to Global Ageing Network Board

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:01:59 +0000

Source: Aged Care Association

The Chief Executive of the Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA), Tracey Martin, has been appointed to the Board of the Global Ageing Network, joining international leaders working to shape the future of ageing and care services globally.

The appointment was confirmed this week following a unanimous vote of the Global Ageing Network Board. Tracey fills an existing Board vacancy and will commence her role immediately.

The Global Ageing Network is an international organisation that connects leaders, providers, researchers and organisations across the ageing and long-term care sector to improve outcomes and quality of life for older people worldwide. Founded in 1994, the Network works across education, policy, innovation and global knowledge exchange and brings together expertise from across the care continuum.

Tracey Martin said the appointment reflects growing international recognition that countries are confronting many of the same challenges and opportunities as populations age.

“New Zealand is not alone. Across the world, countries are asking the same questions about how we support people to age well, how we fund care sustainably, how we strengthen the workforce, and how we continue to deliver dignity, choice and quality.”

“I am honoured to join the Global Ageing Network Board and to contribute a New Zealand perspective to those conversations while bringing international thinking and innovation back into our own sector.”

Martin said New Zealand has important lessons to contribute, particularly around integrated health and aged care services, rural and regional service delivery, and ensuring older people continue to receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

“This appointment is not simply about representation. It is an opportunity to strengthen international relationships, learn from global practice, and ensure New Zealand remains connected to emerging ideas and solutions that support older people and those who care for them.”

As Chief Executive of ACA, Martin leads the national peak body representing aged residential care providers across New Zealand and has been actively advocating for long-term reform to ensure aged care remains sustainable, accessible and recognised as an essential part of the health system.

Global Ageing Network’s mission is to connect and support care and service providers internationally to enhance quality of life for older people, while creating opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen practice and influence policy settings across ageing services globally.

MIL OSI

Awards – Central Otago’s shift to organics shines at national wine awards

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:52:32 +0000

Source: Scope Communications

Central Otago’s shift towards organic wine continues to gain momentum, with several renowned wineries receiving accolades at the recent Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.

Of the 181 medals awarded, 73 went to 11 Central Otago wineries – 40% of the national total – highlighting the strength and scale of the region’s organic sector.

Gibbston Valley was a strong performer at the awards, securing six gold medals and the highest total medal count, reinforcing its leadership in organic winemaking.

Gibbston Valley chief winemaker Christopher Keys says the results reflect both vineyard excellence and the strong trajectory of the wider industry.

“It is a joy to see the consistent excellence New Zealand’s organic vineyards have reached,” Keys says.

“This is recognition not just for Gibbston Valley, but for New Zealand organic wine as a whole. It’s one part of a bigger picture, but it is an important part.”

Central Otago Winegrowers Association general manager Carolyn Murray welcomes the success of Central Otago producers at the awards.

“With 30% of our vineyard area now under organic management, Central Otago has become New Zealand’s leading organic wine region,” says Murray. “This achievement reflects the commitment of growers who believe that great wine begins in the vineyard – with healthy soils, balanced ecosystems, and a deep respect for the land.”

Momentum behind organic wine in New Zealand continues to build. According to the 2025 New Zealand Winegrowers Sustainability Report, 16 per cent of wineries now hold organic certification, up from 10 per cent in 2024.

Keys said this growth is translating into quality and character in the glass.

“Being organic brings you closer to the place, revealing the real identity of the wine. When you open a bottle, it has the ability to transport you back to this special part of the world.”

Now in its 13th year, the Aotearoa New Zealand Organic Wine Awards celebrate the country’s best certified organic wines. To be eligible, entrants must use certified organic grapes and are assessed through a blind tasting process by an independent, consumer-based judging panel.

Gibbston Valley’s top honours were led by its single-vineyard pinot noirs, which featured strongly in the gold medal tally, alongside the 2025 rosé and 2024 chardonnay.

Other major award winners included Greystone as ‘Riedel Vineyard of the Year’, Mount Edward Muirkirk pinot noir 2024 as ‘Riedel Wine of the Show’, and Quartz Reef Wines as ‘Sustainable Vineyard of the Year’.

Keys says it is encouraging to see the South Island perform so strongly: “Central Otago and North Canterbury have featured prominently in the award results.”

Gibbston Valley executive managing director Cristina Griffith says the results underscore the winery’s long-term investment in organic practices.

“These awards highlight not only how outstanding the wines are, but also the commitment behind converting our vineyards without losing an ounce of quality.”

Gibbston Valley Organic Wine Award Medals
Gold

Gibbston Valley GV Collection Rosé 2025
Gibbston Valley China Terrace Chardonnay 2024
Gibbston Valley Le Maitre Pinot Noir 2024
Gibbston Valley China Terrace Pinot Noir 2023
Gibbston Valley School House Pinot Noir 2024
Gibbston Valley School House Pinot Gris 2024.

About Gibbston Valley
Gibbston Valley is Queenstown’s leading wine and experience destination. The award-winning Gibbston Valley Wines is a premium organic wine brand, and its Cellar Door and Wine Cave are among the Southern Lakes’ top visitor experiences. The Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa offers luxury accommodation and a renowned day spa, named ‘New Zealand’s Best Resort Spa’ for six consecutive years. The soon-to-open Gibbston Valley Golf Course and Clubhouse will further enhance the curated wine and hospitality destination, set in the heart of the beautiful Gibbston Valley. www.gibbstonvalley.com

MIL OSI

Aged Care – Assessment Bottlenecks Are Delaying Care and There Is a Solution

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:52:29 +0000

Source: Aged Care Association

The Aged Care Association (ACA) is calling for urgent action to address growing delays in access to dementia and aged care assessments, warning that older New Zealanders and their families are being left without safe options while waiting for access to care, and urging the immediate use of appropriately trained aged care clinicians to help reduce assessment backlogs and get people into the right care sooner.

Health New Zealand has acknowledged significant pressure within the Manawatū Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service, citing more than a doubling in referrals compared with the same time last year, increasing complexity of cases and workforce shortages impacting assessment capacity.

ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin said providers are reporting that the consequences are now being felt across families, facilities and the wider health system.

“Our members are telling us there are currently approximately 300 people waiting for dementia or aged care assessments in the Manawatū area alone. While that figure is based on provider reports rather than official published data, the consistency of what we are hearing should concern everyone.”

“We are also hearing reports of similar assessment delays emerging in parts of the South Island.”

Martin said assessment delays are not an administrative inconvenience.

“When someone reaches the point of needing an assessment, something has already changed. A spouse can no longer cope. Someone is becoming unsafe at home. Hospital discharge may be delayed. These are not people waiting for convenience. These are people waiting for care.”

Members report families are increasingly approaching aged care facilities directly asking whether there is any pathway to support while they wait.

“One provider described having to explain to families that even urgent needs assessments were taking six to eight weeks. Those are devastating conversations because families have usually reached the point where they have no safe alternatives left.”

Providers are also reporting examples of people entering temporary or lower-level arrangements while waiting for reassessment, only for their needs to escalate beyond what was originally assessed.

“In some cases providers are left managing risk they did not create because people are waiting too long to access the right assessment and the right level of care. That is not simply frustrating. It creates real risk.”

“Aged residential care providers are funded, staffed and certified to deliver specific levels of care. When someone’s needs change but the assessment system cannot respond quickly enough, providers are left caring for people whose actual needs may no longer match the care level they are approved to provide.”

“That puts older New Zealanders at risk of being in the wrong environment, places enormous pressure on families and leaves providers and staff trying to manage situations that are becoming clinically unsafe.”

“When assessment delays result in people being left or placed in the wrong level of care, the risk to that person increases. If something then goes wrong, the provider is often held accountable while the system factors that contributed to the situation are often swept under the carpet.”

“The answer cannot be to ask providers to continue holding higher and higher levels of risk while people wait. The answer must be getting people assessed and into the right care before a situation reaches crisis point. Our members should not be left carrying the consequences of a delayed assessment system.”

Martin said there is a practical solution available immediately.

“During COVID, appropriately trained staff within aged residential care facilities were able to undertake assessment activity for people already in their care. That reduced pressure on the system and helped people move more quickly into the right support.”

“We should immediately reintroduce the delegated model where appropriately trained and approved clinical staff within aged residential care can complete defined assessment functions for residents already receiving care.”

“This would not replace NASC or Health New Zealand. It would free assessment teams to focus on people in the community with urgent unmet need while using clinical capability that already exists.”

“Health New Zealand has advised that it is monitoring wait times, prioritising higher-needs cases, using temporary support packages and short-term care beds, and recruiting additional assessment capacity. However, monitoring pressure is not the same as relieving pressure, and too many older New Zealanders and their families are already on the brink of crisis.”

The ACA is calling for:

Reintroduction of delegated assessment capability for appropriately trained aged residential care clinicians
Immediate visibility of assessment waiting times by region
Temporary surge capacity in areas experiencing significant backlogs
Clear escalation pathways for urgent dementia and aged care assessments
A national review of assessment workforce capacity and future demand

“Aged care is health care. If older New Zealanders cannot access assessment and move into the right care at the right time, the whole health system feels the impact.”

“Our election message is simple. Older New Zealanders deserve the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”

MIL OSI

Survey: AI Investment Boom in Asia Pacific Fuelled More by Fear of Missing Out Than Actual Results

MIL OSI — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:16:29 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2026 – Enterprise AI spending is climbing rapidly, with boards racing to deploy the technology faster than they can measure whether it works. According to the latest IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo*, around 70% of organizations are investing in AI, motivated by its potential or by the fear of falling behind the competition, but they lag in disciplined ROI evaluation, and one in five (20%) admit they are investing aggressively in AI with little evaluation, driven by the fear of being left behind.

In Asia Pacific (APAC), that pressure is even more pronounced as 37% of organizations admit investing aggressively with little evaluation – nearly double the global average, and well ahead of the US (10%) and Europe (13%). The pressure is most acute in Australia (45%) and Vietnam (44%), while in Singapore, more than one in three organizations admit the same.

The IDC InfoBrief, based on a survey of 800 technology leaders across APAC, Europe, and the US, found that AI has become one of the most prioritized technology investments globally, with 51% of organizations planning to prioritize AI or machine learning investment over the next 12 months – rising to 61% across APAC. However, returns are failing to keep pace with the hype. Just 19% of global organizations surveyed say their AI implementations have exceeded expectations, and only 5% report they have significantly exceeded them¹.

Across APAC, 40% say implementations have exceeded or significantly exceeded expectations – ahead of the global average but still leaving the majority falling short. Globally, the most-cited reasons for underperformance are inadequate or poor-quality training data (51%), higher-than-expected costs or ROI not achieved (47%), and AI not performing as well as expected (46%). For APAC specifically, the picture is broadly similar – though costs bite harder: 49% cite poor-quality training data, 54% cite cost overruns or ROI not achieved (rising to 80% in Malaysia), and 46% say AI has simply not performed as expected.

Where organizations have the right foundations in place, the results speak for themselves. Across APAC, 87% report productivity improvements in the business units most affected by AI, and 82% say quality of work has improved.

Underpinning many of these challenges is also a network and infrastructure readiness gap. Globally, 26% of organizations whose AI implementations have failed to meet expectations cite inadequate network or connectivity performance as a contributing factor. Looking ahead, 54% of organizations say they need more flexible and scalable networks to thrive in an AI-driven environment, and 51% need greater resilience and reliability to maximize uptime². In APAC, the gap is acute as only 9% of organizations describe their network infrastructure as fully ready to support new AI, cloud, and digital initiatives, and 37% say it will need upgrading or replacing soon. The need is most acute in Thailand (74%) and Singapore (58%), both of which rank above the regional average on demand for flexible, scalable networks. In Indonesia, nearly half of all organizations (48%) say their infrastructure will need upgrading or replacing soon.

Ben Elms, CEO, Expereo, says: “Every enterprise we speak to is investing in AI, yet the data shows a clear gap opening up between AI ambition and AI outcomes. More often than not, that gap comes down to the network underneath. AI only delivers on its promise when the infrastructure carrying it is built to support it.

Without resilient, scalable, cloud-optimized networks, even the most well-funded AI programs will struggle to deliver ROI. Getting the network right is no longer an IT decision; it is one of the most important conversations happening in the boardroom today to help fulfill AI ambition.”

APAC is also leading on adoption, with 35% of organizations reporting extensive AI use across the business, against a global average of 25%³. Yet adoption alone is not enough without the right foundations beneath it.

Eric Wong, President, APAC, Expereo, says: “Asia Pacific is moving aggressively on AI adoption, but many organizations are discovering that scaling AI successfully requires more than just investment in applications and models. The underlying network, cloud connectivity, and operational readiness matter just as much. Across the region, we are seeing enterprises reassess whether their infrastructure is truly ready to support AI at scale, particularly around performance, resilience, governance, and visibility. Organizations that address those foundations early are generally seeing stronger outcomes and faster operational impact from their AI initiatives.”

Boardrooms are also waking up to the longer-term risks of unchecked AI investment. According to the survey, 54% of global tech leaders cite the creation of new security risks as a significant potential future threat for their organization’s use of AI, while 39% globally are concerned about losing track of AI-related costs and ROI once the technology is embedded across the business⁴. In APAC, that concern is sharper still as 41% of technology leaders in the region are worried about losing oversight of AI-related costs and ROI as adoption deepens – a figure that rises to 54% in Malaysia. Digital sovereignty is also moving up the strategic agenda, with 38% of APAC organizations rating it a high or top priority as they look to retain control over data and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

For the full IDC InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo, “Enterprise Horizons 2026: Where Innovation Meets Reality“ (doc #EUR154457526-IB, May 2026) please visit: [LINK]

Hashtag: #Expereo, #Network, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #Technology, #AIInvestment

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New research identifies key challenges for New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:07:39 +0000

Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

New research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, finds that while the cost to build renewable generation is falling, we face challenges with short-term electricity price volatility and with the long-term investment needed to power a larger, low-carbon economy.

Build costs are falling for renewable energy

“We’re used to hearing that infrastructure is hard to build in New Zealand, and that it’s only getting more expensive over time. But the electricity sector shows it’s possible to build infrastructure differently – at a lower cost and with long-term benefits for the economy,” says Peter Nunns, General Manager – Strategy at Te Waihanga.

“From 2015 to 2025, the cost of new wind farms halved and the cost of new solar farms fell by two-thirds. Geothermal power stations cost less to build here than the global average. By comparison, New Zealand’s new road, hospital, and water projects have multiplied in cost over the last decade.”

Challenges to affordability remain

“Falling costs to build new generation help keep energy affordable. But despite this trend, energy infrastructure faces some challenges in the short and long term. Addressing them in a consistent, predictable way is critical to keeping investment flowing and prices affordable for consumers,” says Nunns.

The Commission’s research, ‘Shifting currents: Energy infrastructure in transition’, identifies a short-term challenge with high and volatile wholesale electricity prices, which, along with a recent lift in regulated electricity lines charges, have pushed up prices for consumers, especially large industrial users.

Price volatility has been driven by declining gas production, which raises the cost of ‘backup’ generation when renewables fall short. Building new electricity generation and storage is needed to offset declining gas, but uncertainty about future gas supply and electricity demand, including the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, appears to have slowed new investment.

“Wholesale electricity prices are now falling as the pace of investment picks up,” Nunns observes. “But it’s early days, and we need to avoid undue regulatory hurdles and ensure there’s sufficient competition to build new generation.

“As new renewable generation comes online, it will also change how the electricity system operates. The value of shifting demand away from peaks will rise, and financial ‘hedging’ markets will play a larger role in helping large industrial users and retailers manage exposure to variable wholesale prices.”

Need for clarity on the long-term outlook

“Our long-term challenge is scaling up electricity infrastructure to power a larger, low-carbon economy,” says Nunns.

“Forecasters agree that New Zealand will use more electricity as we shift transport, heating, and industry away from fossil fuels. We’ll need to expand generation from sources like wind, solar, and geothermal to meet demand. But the pace of electricity demand growth is uncertain, driven by technology trends like EV adoption and data centre construction, and by policy decisions that influence how energy is used in our economy.”

The research outlines how a predictable approach to key policy settings can help give infrastructure providers the confidence to invest. Delivering the transition will also require government, regulators, and industry to adapt and coordinate, ensuring decisions in one area do not cause problems in another.

‘Shifting currents: Energy infrastructure in transition’ provides evidence and analysis on the challenges facing New Zealand’s electricity infrastructure. It supports the National Infrastructure Plan’s recommendation to establish clear, consistent, and coordinated government policies to accelerate electricity investment.

The paper will be available on tewaihanga.govt.nz from 5am Friday, 12 June.

Notes:

Energy infrastructure is one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure networks with over $53 billion in assets. This reflects over a century of building, transforming, and improving networks.

Renewable electricity generation in New Zealand exceeded 95% in the last quarter of 2025, and it is predicted that it could reach as high as 98% by 2050, according to the Climate Change Commission’s projections.

The Report on energy hardship measures: year ended June 2024 (MBIE) notes the impact of high energy prices, with 6.7% of households not being able to afford to keep their homes adequately warm in 2024.

To meet legislated net-zero emissions goals, the Climate Change Commission advice is that that electricity will replace fossil fuels used to power homes, business and vehicles, leading to 60% growth in electricity demand by 2050.

Te Waihanga estimates that between $2 to $5 billion per year over the next 30 years will be required to meet renewal and business-as-usual growth requirements in electricity generation, transmission and distribution. An additional $835 million per year on average will be needed to meet decarbonisation-related electricity demand.

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Community organisations call on Government to properly fund sexual violence prevention – PSA

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:01:45 +0000

Source: PSA

Community groups have signed an open letter calling on the Government to properly fund prevention to reduce New Zealand’s rate of sexual violence, which is one of the worst in the developed world.

A study published in the Lancet estimated that among people aged 12 to 18, almost 30 percent of New Zealand women and one in five men experience sexual violence.

The open letter specifically calls for the Government to fund RespectEd Aotearoa, which faces closure in August. RespectEd Aotearoa delivers specialist sexual violence prevention education to schools, workplaces, prisons, and communities – work that changes attitudes, builds skills, and stops harm before it happens.

The letter was launched following no new funding for sexual violence services being part of Budget 2026, and last week’s news, revealed by the PSA, that the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is proposing to cut a third of its workforce.

“It’s clear that preventing sexual violence is not a priority for this Government, said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary of the PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.

“Reducing our appalling record on sexual violence requires sustained investment in prevention, yet the organisations doing that work are being forced to close,

“Organisations have signed the open letter because they know that failing to properly fund sexual violence prevention means more people will be harmed. That is what is at stake here.”

There is widespread concern about the loss of an organisation like RespectEd, and what it signals for the future of sexual violence prevention and community public services in New Zealand.

“PSA members at RespectEd have built deep community relationships and specialist expertise over many years, that cannot be easily replaced, said Fitzsimons.

“The breadth of support for the letter reflects deep concern across the sector about what comes next,

“The community public services sector is at breaking point. Funding opportunities are scarce. Longstanding, specialist organisations are being forced to close. The cumulative damage to communities will take years to undo.”

The letter calls on the Government to fund RespectEd Aotearoa, recognise sexual violence prevention as an essential service, halt cuts to the community sector, and honour its obligations under Te Aorerekura – New Zealand’s commitment to eliminate sexual violence.

The open letter has been sent to Minister Karen Chhour, the Minister for Children and for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. It is now open for the public to sign at: Fund Sexual Violence Prevention – Together

Current signatory organisations:

Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children

Counselling Services Centre – Ngā Whakahaymarutanga

o te Hauora

Eastern Refuge Society

Good Shepherd NZ

Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga

Mahi

Hui E! Community Aotearoa

National Council of Women – Wellington Branch

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae

Kaimahi

PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi

Tāhono Trust

Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Women’s

Centre

The Backbone Collective

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom,

Aotearoa Section

Women’s Refuge | Ngā Whare Whakaruruhau o Aotearoa

Women’s Refuge Tāmaki Makaurau

YWCA Tāmaki Makaurau

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, Te Kauae

Kaimahi

Atamira Platform

Dr Merrill Simmons Hansen, MANZASW, Reg SW. PhD,

ISSC Therapy, IFS Informed, Supervision

Dr Debbie Hagar, Disability portfolio, Tauiwi

Caucus, Te Ohaakii a Hine – National

New Zealand Disability Support Network.

The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest trade union, representing and supporting more than 95,000 workers across central government, state-owned enterprises, local councils, health boards and community groups.

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NOVONIX Delivers Mass Production AAM Sample to Panasonic

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:52:16 +0000

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials company, today announced the delivery of a mass production qualification sample (“C-sample”) of synthetic graphite anode active material (“Synthetic Graphite AAM”) to its lead customer, Panasonic Energy (“Panasonic”).

This milestone marks the first known delivery of a Synthetic Graphite AAM C-sample produced in North America, representing a critical step towards establishing a U.S. supply chain in an industry currently dominated by China. The Company’s testing shows the material meets all Panasonic’s required specifications, though formal validation remains subject to Panasonic’s assessment over the coming months.

Qualification of anode active materials is a rigorous process, and timelines can vary depending on customer-specific material requirements and qualification protocols. The Company’s delivery of a C-sample represents the achievement of a significant step in the final stages of the qualification process with Panasonic and underscores NOVONIX’s advancement toward full-scale commercial production.

“The delivery of a mass production C-sample to Panasonic is an important moment for NOVONIX and for the development of a secure North American battery materials supply chain,” said Mike O’Kronley, CEO of NOVONIX. “This Milestone was achieved as a result of our dedicated team working closely with Panasonic to develop a new source of this critical mineral. We are now one step closer to realizing a fully domestic supply chain in the U.S.”

By achieving this milestone, the Company reaffirms earlier guidance that it expects commencement of mass production for Panasonic to begin in the second half of 2027, subject to successful completion of the qualification process by Panasonic and its customers.

This announcement has been authorised for release by Ron Edmonds, Chairman.

About NOVONIX
NOVONIX is building a resilient North American battery materials supply chain to reduce risk and support U.S. energy independence. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company produces high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, serving energy storage, electric vehicles, and industrial markets. Through proprietary technologies and expanding manufacturing capacity, NOVONIX is scaling critical battery materials to meet growing global demand.

To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com or on LinkedIn and X.

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Investors: ir@novonixgroup.com
Media: media@novonixgroup.com

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AIVA Launches a Pioneering, New Model for AI Vehicle Industry

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:46:27 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – AIVA, an AI-native mobility brand, was officially unveiled in Beijing on 9 June 2026.

AIVA will collaborate with Volcano Engine, ByteDance’s cloud and AI platform, to jointly define, design, and develop a new generation of AI vehicles. Volcano Engine will provide AIVA with advanced capabilities, including the Doubao AI Foundation Model and intelligent cockpit, enabling smarter in-vehicle interactions.

At the launch event, AIVA unveiled its brand name and logo, introducing a development philosophy centered on “AI-first vehicle creation”—where AI comes before the car itself. It is believed that AI-native vehicles will fundamentally redefine the relationship between people and automobiles. AIVA also showcased the AIVA Origin Concept, while AIVA ME7, its first mass-production model, is scheduled to debut in 2026. The AIVA lineup will target the mainstream market segment priced above RMB 200,000.

AIVA, short for Artificial Intelligence Voyage Ahead, reflects the brand’s vision of AI accompanying users on every journey toward the future. Built around AI-native mobility, AIVA aims to create embodied AI companions powered by advanced intelligence, transforming vehicles from mere transportation tools into trusted partners that understand, accompany, and serve their users.

When AI is deeply integrated into the vehicle, users no longer need to navigate complex menus. Instead, AI operates around human intent, making the interaction intuitive and direct. By understanding real-time context and user preferences, it can proactively anticipate needs and coordinate vehicle capabilities, delivering a more natural, personalized mobility experience.

As an independently operated company backed by a powerful alliance of strategic shareholders, AIVA will oversee brand development, product strategy, and business operations. SERES Group, as a key shareholder and industrial partner, will provide expertise in vehicle manufacturing and supply chain management. CATL will contribute comprehensive battery solutions. Shaci Zhiyuan, a strategic institutional investor, will provide industrial resource support.

Looking ahead, AIVA will broaden its product lineup through rapid innovation and iteration. By focusing on AI-powered interaction, intelligent experiences, emotional companionship, and safety-centered care, AIVA is committed to creating vehicles that not only move people, but understand them, unlocking a new era of intelligent mobility.

Hashtag: #AIVA

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UA Finance Fully Supports the 2026 Global Football Event

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:31:28 +0000

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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AIVA Launches a Pioneering a New Model for AI Vehicle Industry

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:46:30 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – AIVA, an AI-native mobility brand, was officially unveiled in Beijing on 9 June 2026.

Hashtag: #AIVA

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HKPC’s first “E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026” Expanding Brand Horizons with Cross-border E-commerce, AI, and more

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:16:31 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – As e-commerce continues to surge, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seeking effective pathways for business development and transformation. To support the HKSAR Government’s e-commerce policy initiatives “Creativity * E-commerce – Beyond Limits”, the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), with support of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB), and in partnership with the Trade and Industry Department, will co-organise the inaugural “E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026”(Expo). Held on 25 and 26 June at the HKPC Building, the annual flagship event spotlighting cross-border e-commerce will bring together tech innovation, brand and IP licensing, global platform support, and market expansion strategies. Hang Seng Bank is the Expo’s Diamond Partner, with support from over 240 supporting organisations. Featuring 80+ booths alongside a series of seminars, LIVE workshops, business matching sessions, and instant one-on-one consultations, the Expo aims to assist SMEs in expanding brand horizons from local to global.

In the 2026–27 Budget, the Government allocated additional funding to schemes such as the “BUD Fund” to help enterprises strengthen competitiveness and expand into new markets through technologies like AI. Various initiatives will also be rolled out to support upgrading and development of enterprises. However, amid rapid market changes, many SMEs are unsure where to start. HKPC’s “SME ReachOut” bridges policy resources with practical business needs, providing comprehensive, tailored support to address SMEs’ challenges. This Expo is a key initiative by the team, offering a one-stop platform that guides SMEs step by step, from strategy formulation to execution, empowering brands to achieve borderless expansion through e-commerce.

5 Thematic Zones to Help SME’s Going Global in One-stop

The Expo will feature 5 thematic exhibition zones, including Cross-border E-commerce Experience, New Retail Tech Application, Brand x IP Value-added, Smart Operations, and E-commerce Go-Global Support. Gathering 80+ exhibitors, the zones bring together e-commerce platforms, technology and business service providers, IP licensors, and Government funding booths. From platform selection and brand building to smart operations and worldwide expansion, all the key pillars of going global are precisely addressed.

10+ workshops and live showcases will be held, offering expert insights, success stories, practical examples, innovative solutions, instant consultations, and business matching opportunities to help SMEs develop effective plans for going global.

A dedicated Government funding zone will also guide SMEs on Government funding to accelerate their upgrade and expansion. To cater to the needs of relevant groups and stakeholders, exclusive guided tours will be arranged. Led by specialists, the tours will cover all five zones and help SMEs identify the most suitable support.

10 Seminars with Valuable Expertise Experiences for SMEs to Learn, Apply, and Go Global

To assist SMEs in grasping opportunities to go global, a total of 10 seminars will be hosted with various industry experts sharing insights on cross-border strategies, market trends, technology innovation, and inspiring IP brand collaboration stories. Details of the seminars can be found in Appendix I.

The sessions will cover key e-commerce topics, with highlights including:

Cross-border E-commerce: How to convert online traffic into orders
New Retail Technology: Utilising AI to save time and increase sales
Brand x IP Value-added: Enhancing brand value and expanding into overseas markets through IP collaborations
Smart Operations: Unlocking global payments and green supply chains, and leveraging logistics technology
Go-Global Strategies: Avoiding cross-border trade pitfalls and opening up business opportunities with relevant Government funding schemes

HKPC cordially invites all SMEs to participate in this Expo, leveraging the rich cross-border e-commerce and funding information available on-site to capture opportunities for expanding brands and markets through e-commerce. SMEs are welcome to register and participate in the event with free admission.

[E-commerce Innovation Expo 2026]
Date: 25-26 June 2026 (Thursday to Friday)
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Address: HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon
Admission Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
Registration Link: https://ecommexpo2026.com
Enquires: SME ReachOut Hotline: (852) 2788 6868; Email: sme_reachout@hkpc.org

Hashtag: #HKPC

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DKSH entered a strategic distribution partnership with BridgeBio

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:01:41 +0000

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.

SINGAPORE – EQS Newswire – 11 June 2026 – DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a strategic healthcare business partner and leading provider of Market Expansion Services for pharmaceutical, over-the-counter (OTC), consumer health and medical device companies, has entered a distribution partnership with BridgeBio, a biotechnology company focused on genetic diseases. Under the terms of the agreement, DKSH will be responsible for the distribution and commercialization of the transthyretin stabilizer for ATTR-CM across Australia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.

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

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DP World Launches First Global Seagrass Restoration Initiative In South Korea

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:16:33 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

Partnership with Korea Green Foundation and FIRA will help restore seagrass meadows off Geoje Island, supporting marine biodiversity, blue carbon habitats and local communities

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – DP World has launched its first global seagrass restoration initiative on Geoje Island in South Korea, supporting efforts to restore 2.4 hectares of coastal marine habitat over the next four years and enhancing marine biodiversity.

DP WORLD Seagrass restoration South Korea

The initiative in South Korea was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DP World, Korea Green Foundation and the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency (FIRA). The MOU establishes a long-term collaboration focused on ongoing monitoring of seagrass meadows, the development of restoration approaches informed by scientific research, and continued cooperation between public, private and community stakeholders in the coastal waters of Dadae Village on Geoje Island.

The partnership was launched on World Ocean Day, with representatives from DP World, Korea Green Foundation, FIRA and the local fishing community helping to transplant approximately 6,000 seagrass shoots along the Dadae coastline. The project aims to restore up to 2.4 hectares of seabed over the next four years and is expected to benefit local communities by supporting marine productivity and fish catch potential.

Glen Hilton, CEO & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, DP World, said: “Healthy oceans are essential to sustainable trade and thriving coastal communities. By restoring seagrass meadows in Geoje, we are helping protect one of nature’s most effective blue-carbon ecosystems while supporting marine biodiversity and local livelihoods. Together with the Korea Green Foundation and FIRA, we are supporting research, restoration and community engagement efforts that can deepen our understanding of these valuable marine ecosystems to strengthen the resilience of our coasts for future generations.”

Jung Tae-yong, Secretary General, Korea Green Foundation, said: “Seagrass meadows are an invaluable presence in supporting coastal ecosystems. They store carbon, help prevent coastal erosion and act as a breakwater for the ecosystem. This project goes beyond simple environmental protection, bringing together businesses, public institutions and local communities to expand practical marine-conservation models and public awareness of the importance of climate action.”

Seagrass meadows provide habitat for a wide range of marine species and contribute to the health of coastal ecosystems. They are recognised as an important blue carbon ecosystem because of their ability to absorb and store carbon naturally, making their protection and restoration an area of growing interest among researchers and conservation organisations.

The project will include ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities led by FIRA, alongside community engagement initiatives designed to support long-term stewardship of the restoration site. The partners also intend to build on the Geoje initiative through continued research, community engagement and public awareness activities that support understanding of marine ecosystems and coastal conservation.

This initiative builds on DP World’s broader sustainability efforts to support environmental stewardship and community resilience across Asia Pacific. From our flagship mangrove ecosystem restoration programme in Indonesia — aligned with DP World’s global commitment to restore and protect 280 hectares of mangroves by 2030 — to watershed rehabilitation initiatives in the Philippines and coral reef restoration in Australia, these efforts reflect a regional commitment to protecting the natural environments that are most critical to local communities.

Through partnerships with governments, non-governmental organisations and local communities, DP World continues to explore practical ways to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the environments in which it operates.

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GWM TANK 700 Hi4-T Wins 11 of 13 Stages at 2026 Taklimakan Rally

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:01:59 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

URUMQI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – When the 2026 Taklimakan Rally ended on June 1, GWM had done more than just finish the 2026 Taklimakan Rally. It swept every T2 production title: T2.E New-Energy Manufacturers’Cup, T2.1 Fuel Manufacturers’Cup, T2.3 Club Production Cup.

Across 13 special stages, the GWM TANK 700 Hi4-T took 11 stage wins; GWM club entries took 11. Zero mechanical retirements across the entire factory lineup. GWM delivered a dominant performance across all three categories

Over 17 days, competitors covered 7,500 total kilometers, including 3,400 kilometers of special stages — the longest special-stage distance in the event’s history.

SS3 stretched 468 kilometers, making it the longest single stage in six years. SS5 and SS6, known as the “Devil Double,” have historically seen completion rates fall below 20 percent. SS8, through the Keriya River corridor, demanded precise navigation, where a single wrong turn could cost teams hours. SS9 featured a 353-kilometer crossing of the N39 desert, with soft sand and hidden drop-offs creating constant risks for drivers and vehicles.

While many competitors failed to finish or crossed the line with significant damage, GWM’s lineup delivered consistent performance throughout the rally, turning extreme conditions into a demonstration of strength and reliability.

GWM TANK 700 Hi4-T race cars were modified strictly to FIA international standards, with the original production chassis and body structure left completely untouched, no internal engine components altered, and all core production hardware retained throughout. That is what “production-based” means here: the race car and the showroom car share the same engineering backbone.

Across 13 stages and three categories, GWM completed the 2026 Taklimakan Rally with zero mechanical retirements. It happens because every cooling circuit, every torque vectoring command, every suspension joint is designed for the same extreme durability

This year GWM brought co-creation partners K-MAN and Dongli into a shared garage: shared parts, shared technicians, shared strategy. The result was not just wins — it was a lower barrier for the entire Chinese off-road industry to step up. When suppliers race alongside the manufacturer, everyone learns faster. Lessons from the desert are already feeding back into production development.

World-class drivers including Nicolas Cavigliasso and Pau Navarro raced alongside Chinese champions, trading lines, data, and pit lane experience. That kind of exchange raises the level of every driver and team on the grid.

At the finish line, GWM Vice President Liu Yanzhao draped traditional Atlas silk sashes over returning drivers — a gesture honoring not just the champions, but every mechanic, navigator, and support crew who made the run possible.

From the Taklimakan to global stages. From race cars to showrooms. From champions to the next generation of off‑road enthusiasts. GWM’s clean sweep is not a finish line. It is a starting point. And the message is clear: what survives the desert earns the right to lead the road ahead.

Hashtag: #GWM

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ACT’s rural crime crackdown spot on – Federated Farmers

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:52:28 +0000

Source: Federated Farmers

ACT Party proposals for more resources to combat crime in rural areas are right on the mark, Federated Farmers says.

“Thieves, livestock rustlers, poachers and boy racers are an absolute nuisance in our rural communities,” Feds rural crime spokesperson Karl Dean says.

“They don’t care at all about the safety of others and they feel like they can get away with it more easily in isolated parts of the country.

“We fully support today’s announcement from ACT that it wants to establish a dedicated rural crime unit within NZ Police and target an extra 100,000 extra patrol hours in rural areas.

“That’ll be music to farmers’ ears – and much better than horrible sound of burnouts and blaring music late at night.”

Dean says extra patrols must come in addition to retaining local rural police and stations in small towns.

“Last year we successfully fought back against a plan to cut rural police resources in rural North Canterbury.

“That showed just how much rural families and businesses value having local cops on the ground in their communities, who know the people and know the area.

“When you have police stationed in rural towns, the response times are faster and offenders know they don’t have the luxury of time before a cop from a distant town gets there.”

Dean also applauds ACT’s idea of extending eligibility for Text 111 services to people in rural areas with unreliable mobile coverage.

“That will ensure those people can contact emergency services via text when a voice call drops out.

“Mobile coverage in many rural areas remains patchy. A Text 111 service is worthwhile back-up and will add to rural residents’ sense of security.

“On that technology front, we’d also support investigation into reviving the Rural Lookout app that was trialled for two years in Canterbury.

“That app let farmers report thefts and other crimes, attach photos and a geolocation using their smartphone.

“It was working really well – until it was quietly slipped into oblivion.”

Federated Farmers also supports ACT’s call for a crackdown on poachers and livestock rustlers, with increased penalties.

“When people intent on this sort of crime are carrying firearms, that’s a recipe for tragedy if anyone gets in their way,” Dean says.

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YOUTH GROUPS TO PLANT FOR THE PLANET IN WORLD VISION 40 HOUR CHALLENGE EVENTS

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:46:56 +0000

Source: World Vision

Hundreds of young people across Auckland and Christchurch will roll up their sleeves to restore local ecosystems and support vulnerable Pacific communities this month as part of the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge.

Christian conservation organisation A Rocha Aotearoa is hosting two large-scale native planting events on Saturday, 20 June and Sunday, 21 June, with youth groups aiming to plant more than 1,500 native trees in Auckland and Christchurch to raise funds for the one in six children in the Pacific who are struggling to get enough nutritious food to eat due to climate change.

James Beck from A Rocha Aotearoa says the events are designed to empower young people to respond to environmental challenges in meaningful ways:

“Young people care deeply about the future of our planet and the wellbeing of their Pacific neighbours,” says Beck. ” These events are about giving them a hands-on opportunity to take action locally while standing in solidarity with Pacific communities experiencing the impacts of climate change.”

In Auckland, participants will gather at Unsworth Reserve in Unsworth Heights from 10am-12pm on Saturday, 20 June, to help restore native habitat and improve biodiversity in the local area. The planting day is being supported by World Vision, the Upper Waitematā Ecology Network, and local churches.

In Christchurch, young people will work alongside community groups at Westmorland West Reserve from 1pm-4pm on Sunday, 21 June to regenerate native vegetation at one of the region’s most ecologically significant coastal sites. The project is being delivered in partnership with the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust and Christchurch City Council and forms part of A Rocha’s Good News Project, which encourages young people to care for creation through practical action.

World Vision New Zealand National Director TJ Grant says partnerships like this demonstrate how local action can create positive change both at home and abroad.

” Climate change is already affecting the ability of many Pacific families to grow food and provide for their children,” says Grant. ” What’s inspiring about these events is seeing young New Zealanders respond with compassion, practical action, and a desire to make a real difference.”

This year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge is raising funds to support communities in Solomon Islands experiencing increasing food insecurity caused by climate change, including rising sea levels, unpredictable weather, and declining crop yields.

Youth groups interested in participating can register through A Rocha Aotearoa. To learn more about the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge, visit www.40hour.org.nz.

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Amnesty International – Israel accelerates ethnic cleansing in West Bank

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:46:53 +0000

Source: Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

Acceleration of Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinians must spur global action to halt West Bank annexation

– Significant escalation in speed and scale of annexation measures under Israel’s current government

– Ethnic cleansing campaign is state-led, and state-sponsored, not driven by rogue settlers or so-called extremist ministers

– Exponential rise in state-backed settler violence terrorizing and expelling thousands of Palestinians to annex land

– Communities still at critical risk of displacement, those uprooted must be protected

– States must halt trade, cooperation and investment relations enabling unlawful occupation, apartheid, ethnic cleansing and impose sanctions on implicated officials

The international community’s tacit or explicit support for Israeli crimes, including genocide and apartheid, or their failure to act resolutely to stop them has emboldened the Israeli authorities to escalate a brutal campaign to forcibly displace Palestinians and expand its control over land in the West Bank, said Amnesty International. In a new report, the organization details how Israeli authorities are accelerating annexation through a state-driven campaign of ethnic cleansing targeting Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities in Area C of the occupied West Bank, while committing the crime against humanity of forcible transfer.

The report, “Erasing anything Palestinian: Israel’s ethnic cleansing of West Bank Bedouin and herding communities” , exposes how the Israeli government has made formal annexation an explicit policy objective. It is implementing the settler movement’s religious nationalist agenda. It has accelerated settlement expansion and land grabs, increased financial and logistical support to settlements, and it has armed settlers, thereby enabling a brutal state-sanctioned campaign of settler violence and of forced displacement of Palestinians from Area C. This area constitutes over 60% of the occupied West Bank and has long been central to Israel’s efforts to control land and demographics, given its natural resources, vital grazing and agricultural land, and relatively small Palestinian population.

“Over the past three and a half years Israeli authorities have accelerated a state-sponsored campaign of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, uprooting, dispossessing and forcibly transferring Palestinian communities. This is not the work of rogue actors or what the international community has repeatedly labelled as extremist settlers, organizations or one or two ministers. What we are witnessing is deliberate, state-led annexation, in complete violation of international law unfolding before the eyes of the entire world,” said Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.

“Our report exposes that these abuses are not the result of a few ‘bad apples’. Settler violence is a core component of a state-sanctioned campaign of ethnic cleansing, central to maintaining Israel’s system of apartheid.”

Amnesty International’s research shows Palestinians are being forcibly erased from their ancestral lands, cut off from their livelihoods, and terrorized into fleeing their homes amidst an unprecedented surge in settler attacks, openly condoned and actively facilitated by an Israeli government that boasts of its intent to formally annex large swathes of Palestinian land.

Communities across the Jordan Valley and South Hebron Hills facing displacement continue to resist, determined to remain on the land they have inhabited for generations. Amnesty International is calling on the international community to act urgently to protect them.

Yet despite states’ clear legal obligations to act to bring an end to Israel’s unlawful occupation and system of apartheid, the international community has repeatedly failed to act.

“The international community has either been complicit in or far too passive in the face of Israel’s repeated and gross violations of international law, and its flouting of UN General Assembly and Security Council resolutions. It must clearly signal that the era of tacit acquiescence to Israel’s ethnic cleansing and annexation is over,” said Agnès Callamard.

At least 117 predominantly Bedouin and herding Palestinian communities have faced either full or partial displacement between January 2023 and April 2026, according to OCHA. By the end of April 2026, at least 5,910 people had been forcibly displaced, according to UN data.

This has occurred amid an unprecedented surge in acts of state-backed settler violence. By the end of April 2026, Israeli settlers had established 363 outposts in the occupied West Bank, according to the NGO Peace Now. Of these, as many as 212 were created since 2023, with Israeli authorities actively encouraging them, and taking almost no action to dismantle them, even though they are illegal under both Israeli and international law. They included scores of herding outposts, which are used by settlers to take over large areas of Palestinian land through grazing. This comes on top of land grabs by the Israeli government. Nearly 58% of the land in Area C is unregistered, and by February 2026, Israeli authorities had already seized half of this unregistered land through state land declarations.

“To world leaders that have framed the annexation and settler violence as isolated acts of ‘extremist’ settlers or ministers and imposed limited sanctions against some individuals or organizations, Amnesty’s report must be a wake-up call: these limited measures are woefully insufficient to address the state campaign of ethnic cleansing and the systemic violations that have been rapidly increasing before the eyes of the international community,” said Agnès Callamard.

“To world leaders who repeatedly say they oppose annexation but do nothing to stop it: know that your inaction is directly fuelling crimes against humanity and has global consequences further eroding the rules-based international order.

“States, particularly those with influence over Israel, including the USA, the UK, Germany, as well as Italy and other EU and Arab states, must immediately ban all trade, investment and any form of cooperation or financial assistance that contribute to Israel’s unlawful occupation, system of apartheid and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

“In addition, all states, must impose targeted sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, against Israeli officials directly implicated in these acts, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister for Settlement and National Missions Orit Strock and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Amnesty International researched 27 Bedouin and herding communities in Area C that were forcibly displaced between 2023 and 2025 or are at risk of displacement.

The research team interviewed 45 Palestinians from 12 communities, who were either displaced or at risk of displacement, as well as 19 lawyers, activists who witnessed incidents of settler violence, journalists and Israeli and Palestinian NGO representatives. The organization also verified more than 420 videos and images, and conducted analysis of official government statements, agreements, legislation, governance changes, court records, maps, satellite imagery, UN and civil society reports, and other open-source material.

The organization shared its findings with the Israeli authorities on 13 May. The Ministry of Defense responded on 23 May stating that its forces respond to incidents of settler violence, arresting suspects, when necessary, and investigating cases where forces may have failed to comply with orders or failed to intervene to stop settler violence. Evidence documented by Amnesty International presents a different reality.

Evidence of Israel’s intent to ethnically cleanse and annex Area C

Since the 1967 occupation, successive Israeli governments have – with varying degrees of intensity and transparency- pursued Judaization policies which seek to maximize Jewish control over land in the West Bank while minimizing Palestinian presence.

Israel’s 37th government, formed in late 2022 and led by Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party in coalition with Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Jewish Power and Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism parties, has openly and deliberately pursued formal annexation of Area C and the forcible transfer of its Palestinian residents.

The government’s coalition agreements embed settler priorities into state policy and legitimize the settler movement’s vision of “Greater Israel,” an ideology that treats the entirety of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) as an integral part of Israel. It has done so in brazen defiance of multiple UN resolutions and the International Court of Justice’s 2024 Advisory Opinion declaring Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory unlawful.

The intent to remove Palestinians from Area C of the West Bank and annex the land is evidenced by explicit calls by Israeli officials for settlement expansion, the extension of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied territory, measures aimed at minimizing Palestinian presence in Area C and public backing for settlers by key government ministers – some of whom are themselves settlers. It is also demonstrated by annexation-oriented legislation and by measures transferring powers in the West Bank from military to civilian authorities in violation of international humanitarian law.

State intent is further reflected in a surge in state land declarations, simplified procedures for settlement approvals, accelerated settlement expansion, retroactive legalization of outposts, and increased financial and political support for settler infrastructure, alongside the demolition of Palestinian property and systemic restrictions on Palestinian movement and access to land and water.

Within the first three years of the government’s rule, the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions’ annual budget grew by 122%, reaching NIS 764 million (USD 254.5 million) by 2026.

According to Peace Now, plans for the construction of 50,785 settlement housing units were advanced by the government between 2023 and 2025. In 2025 alone, the Higher Planning Council approved 27,941 units, the highest annual figure ever recorded.

The total number of new settlements declared by the government had reached 102 by 30 April 2026. This is by far the largest number of new settlements authorized by one government in Israel’s history.

In parallel, Israeli authorities demolished 3,407 Palestinian homes and structures in Area C between January 2023 and April 2026, displacing 2,996 Palestinians, according to OCHA.

Meanwhile, settlers, often with direct state backing or the direct participation of the Israeli military, have subjected Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities to a litany of coercive and repressive measures, leaving many with no option but to abandon the lands they have lived and herded on for generations. They have been subjected to sustained state-backed settler violence, which, combined with increased demolitions and the long-standing denial of basic services by Israeli authorities, effectively renders their areas uninhabitable.

Together, these interconnected coercive measures reveal a deliberate, coordinated state strategy to expand Israeli control over Area C while driving the displacement of Palestinian communities.

One emblematic case is Khirbet Zanuta (Zanuta), a village in Area C of the West Bank, home to around 250 Palestinian Bedouins who had lived there for generations. In 2021, a group of settlers established an illegal outpost known as Meitarim Farm only 1km away from Zanuta, and initiated a sustained campaign of harassment, threats and violent attacks against the Palestinian community, including blocking access to farmland and grazing areas, eventually forcing residents to abandon their homes and livelihoods. The entire community was displaced following a series of violent settler raids that escalated after 7 October 2023. The village, surrounded by settlements and outposts had long faced demolition orders and restrictive planning policies that made legal construction nearly impossible.

Despite two rulings issued by the Israeli Supreme Court in July 2024 and February 2025 ordering authorities to facilitate residents’ return and protect them from settler violence, residents have been unable to return due to ongoing settler attacks and the destruction of key infrastructure. Adel al-Till, a former Zanuta resident, said: “The settlers were armed and kept attacking us…We were afraid, it was terror.”

Satellite imagery, interviews and video evidence reveal that today Zanuta no longer exists; it has been extensively destroyed and totally depopulated.

Exponential rise in state-backed settler violence

The long-standing campaign of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank surged dramatically under the current Israeli government leading to record levels of killings and injuries, displacement, property destruction and unlawful land appropriation. Israeli settlers have adopted increasingly aggressive tactics to forcibly displace Palestinian communities through attacks on homes and property; persistent harassment, threats and physical assaults; and systematic targeting of livelihoods by restricting access to grazing land and water sources, stealing or killing livestock, and destroying agricultural fields and crops. According to OCHA between 2020 and 2024 there was a nearly sevenfold increase in settler-related attacks on Palestinian Bedouin and herding communities resulting in casualties.

Videos and images verified by Amnesty International show break-ins, arson, and widespread vandalism of homes, schools, vehicles, and agricultural assets, alongside the destruction of water sources, solar panels, and food supplies. Interviewees also reported widespread physical violence, including beatings with sticks and rifle butts, stone-throwing, stabbings, and other attacks.

Despite Israel’s obligations as an occupying power to protect the lives and livelihoods of the occupied population and to prevent and investigate settler violence, Israeli authorities actively facilitate such attacks not only by arming settlers and allowing the army and police to support or participate in attacks against Palestinians but also by granting perpetrators near-total impunity.

After the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attacks, Israeli authorities loosened criteria for private firearms licences, issuing thousands of settlers with firearms and uniforms, making it difficult for Palestinians to distinguish between soldiers and settlers. By January 2026, more than 240,000 Israeli citizens had received firearm licences – a 15-fold increase compared to the annual average of 8,000 licenses prior to the policy change. These policies resulted in a sharp increase in armed settler attacks.

Amnesty’s report documents how Israeli settler violence was used as a deliberate tool of forced displacement in three emblematic cases across Area C: Zanuta in the South Hebron Hills and Ein Samia in the central Jordan Valley-both fully displaced in 2023-and a cluster of small communities in the northern Jordan Valley – Ein al-Hilweh, Makhoul, and Al-Farisiya, which remain at real risk of displacement.

In the northern Jordan Valley, at least 38 communities – home to around 7,000 Palestinians – are threatened with displacement. Nearly 90% of the area is designated as state land, military firing zones, nature reserves, or archaeological sites- all tools Israel uses to restrict Palestinian access to grazing and water sources and coerce their displacement.

Najiyyah Bisharat, from the Makhoul herding community, said: “We face constant harassment by the settlers, but we will not give in. It’s about our love for our land and for our work. The land is our identity, and if we are forced out of it, we’ll die. Just like fish if taken out of water.”

Pervasive impunity

By failing to prevent and actively facilitating settler violence, including through the consistent failure to hold perpetrators to account, Israeli authorities have deliberately created an environment of pervasive impunity, thereby fuelling further settler violence. In several cases documented by Amnesty, Palestinians who reported settler violence were themselves interrogated, fined or arbitrarily arrested by the Israeli authorities, who under international law are obligated to protect them.

Settler and settler organizations are further emboldened by the impunity they have enjoyed for decades. Even where individual settlers or groups have been sanctioned by foreign states, they have faced little to no consequences in Israel.

For example, Yinon Levi, a settler involved in a series of documented violent attacks against Palestinian communities, who has been sanctioned by the UK and the EU, was filmed shooting dead unarmed Palestinian human rights defender and teacher Awda al-Hathaleen in Umm al-Kheir on 28 July 2025.

Although briefly arrested on suspicion of “involuntary manslaughter,” Levi was released the next day and placed under house arrest for only three days. He later was free to return to harass Palestinians and work on establishing a new outpost on the lands of Umm al-Kheir. Nearly a year after the attack, Yinon Levi has yet to be indicted.

“Without accountability, Palestinian communities across the West Bank will vanish before our eyes. For too long, the world has ignored the immense, unfathomable suffering of Palestinians being uprooted and erased from land they have inhabited for generations. States must do everything in their power to put an end to Israel’s campaign of ethnic cleansing and annexation in Area C of the West Bank. They must press the Israeli authorities to immediately to dismantle all Israeli settlements and outposts and allow all displaced Palestinians to return to their homes,” said Agnès Callamard.

“All states must support and cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s investigation into the situation in the State of Palestine, as well as open their own investigations into crimes under international law committed in the OPT. The message to Israel must be unequivocal: its long-standing impunity is over, there can be no business as usual until Israel’s apartheid, ethnic cleansing, and unlawful occupation end.”

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Tech and Security – Recruitment phishing: new scams impersonate major brands like FIFA

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:41:39 +0000

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners

Article by Ondrej Mokos, Threat Analysis Engineer at Gen

Scammers are creating fake hiring pages that impersonate major brands, including FIFA, to steal login credentials. These pages imitate real recruiting flows, with recruiter profiles, calendar invites, and familiar sign-in buttons. In this investigation, our threat researchers examine this recruitment scam pattern and share their findings, alongside hints on staying protected.

As excitement builds around the 2026 World Cup, scammers are exploiting FIFA’s trusted brand to target unsuspecting victims. But while many fraudsters are leveraging the hype through World Cup ticket scams, others take a different route: fake job opportunities.

Threat researchers at Gen (the company behind Norton) are finding fake hiring pages that impersonate FIFA, as well as other well-known brands, in order to phish for login credentials. These polished pages use familiar elements such as a recruiter profile, a scheduling prompt, and a “Continue with Google” button, making them more believable than clumsy pop-ups or email spam.

According to the Netsafe State of Scams Report, employment and impersonation scams are rising sharply across New Zealand, contributing to estimated national scam losses of roughly NZ$3 billion annually in 2025.

How these recruitment scams work

From the job seeker’s perspective, these recruitment scams often look like a routine step in the hiring process. You click a link and land on a branded recruitment page that shows FIFA’s logo, a recruiter profile, and a prompt to schedule an interview or introductory call.

In some cases, the “recruiter’s” name and picture are lifted directly from the public LinkedIn profile of a real person, adding a veneer of legitimacy.

The page then prompts you to sign in using a familiar option, usually your Google account. Some versions even reject personal email addresses and request business credentials instead. For scammers, corporate accounts are far more valuable, as they can provide access to company systems, internal files, and coworkers who can be targeted next – potentially leading to broader data breaches.

Once you enter your login details, they go straight to the scammers. The page looks routine, but the goal is simple: to move you from “interested in a job” to “entering credentials” with as little friction as possible.

Revealing your Google login credentials could expose you to account compromise, data theft, identity theft, and follow-up scams targeting your contacts or coworkers.

Behind the scam: What our threat researchers found

When Norton threat researchers investigated these fake FIFA hiring pages, they found pages that look polished on the surface but display major warning signs under closer inspection. Here’s an in-depth look at one such fake job posting.

The first clue was the domain. The fake page didn’t sit on FIFA’s official hiring web domain. Instead, it lived on fifahiring[.]com, which combines FIFA’s name with a hiring-related term to look legitimate.

Other examples our threat researchers found included careers-fifahiring[.]com and fifajobs[.]com. These pages are often ephemeral: when they’re taken down, they’re quickly replaced by new scam pages with similarly spoofed or typosquatted domains.

Security tip: FIFA’s only legitimate hiring pages at the time of writing are jobs.fifa.com and fifa.pinpointhq.com. Any other website claiming to offer FIFA jobs or recruitment opportunities is likely to be fraudulent.

Other technical signals raised concern. The domain and certificate were newly created, and the site used common web-hosting services such as Vercel and Render instead of infrastructure that looked like a corporate hiring environment.

But the clearest red flag was the sign-in experience. The Google sign-in prompt was not a real Google authentication window. It was rendered inside the page itself, meaning the user never actually left the fake hiring site for a Google-controlled login page. The visible buttons and links did not work as expected, and the page appeared to load only Google’s favicon (the small browser icon representing Google) to make the fake login box look familiar.

The smoking gun? Login details were sent to a malicious domain not connected to Google or FIFA – meaning any data entered was exfiltrated straight to fraudsters.

Examples beyond FIFA

When our threat researchers investigated further, they found that these fake recruitment pages extend well beyond FIFA imitations, affecting at least a dozen employers. The brands varied, but the setup stayed largely the same: The scam page impersonates a trusted company, urges job seekers to schedule a meeting, and pushes them toward a fake sign-in step.

Since May 1, 2026, Gen products, including Norton, have blocked these recruitment scam attacks more than 250 times, according to internal product data, although the true scale of the problem remains unknown. New malicious URLs are being created as quickly as others can be taken down.

These recruitment pages were found impersonating companies including:

Aquent.
Coca-Cola.
Delta.
Hays.
Heineken.
Hilton.
Netflix.
PepsiCo.
Spotify.

Some examples varied slightly from the main pattern. For instance, a few used a fake Facebook sign-in button instead of a fake Google sign-in button.

How to spot fake recruitment pages before you enter credentials

A polished hiring page does not prove a job is real. Scammers can copy logos, photos, job language, and sign-in buttons from legitimate sites. And, thanks to AI, malicious websites are becoming disturbingly easy to create – giving rise to what our threat researchers have dubbed “VibeScams.”

Before entering your email or password, pause and check the page itself. Look for warning signs like these:

The domain does not match the company’s official careers site.
The web address adds words like “jobs,” “careers,” “hiring,” “talent,” or “opportunities” around a brand name.
The page pushes you to provide a business email before you have verified the job.
The sign-in box appears inside the hiring page instead of opening on the real Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or LinkedIn domains.
Since the sign-in box is fake, your password manager won’t recognise it and won’t autofill your login credentials – which is another security advantage of password managers.
Buttons, links, or menu items on the sign-in window do not work.
The job page came from an unsolicited message, social post, or ad.
The page pressures you to schedule quickly or uses urgent language.

The safest way to check a job page is to start from the company’s official website. Do not rely only on a link someone sent you. Enter the company’s URL directly into your browser’s address bar and find the careers page from there. In some cases, even a Google search may surface fraudulent results, because scammers can use SEO poisoning tactics or paid ads to place fake job listings near the top of search results.

What to do if you fell for a recruitment phishing scam

If you entered a password on a fake recruitment page, act quickly:

Change the password for the account you entered. If you reused that password anywhere else, change it there too. Then touch up on password security basics.
Check your account recovery settings for new emails or phone numbers you don’t recognise. To do this on Google, tap your profile icon, tap Manage your Google account, then Security & sign in. Check that the Recovery phone and Recovery email are yours. If a scammer added their own recovery option, they may be able to reset your password even after you change it.
Check if unknown devices are logged in to your account: Review the list of devices currently signed in to your account and log out of any you don’t recognise. On Google, you can find this under Security & sign in – scroll to Your devices to see where you’re signed in and remove anything suspicious.
Turn on multi-factor authentication: Enable 2FA or MFA for potentially affected accounts. This can help prevent someone who has your password from gaining access to your accounts, as they’ll need an extra code sent to your SMS inbox or authenticator app.
Report it to your employer’s IT or security team if you entered a work email or work password. They can help secure the account and check for suspicious activity.
Watch for follow-up scams from people pretending to be recruiters, HR staff, background-check companies, or payroll teams.
Be careful with requests for sensitive information, including ID documents, tax forms, bank details, or payments for training and equipment.
Report the fake page to the platform where you found it, the impersonated company, and the relevant fraud reporting authority in your country.

What this all means for consumers

Fake job postings are a reminder that job scams are not limited to suspicious emails or too-good-to-be-true offers: some now look like ordinary hiring pages from trusted brands. The FIFA example is timely, but the lesson is broader: any major brand can be copied, a recruiter profile can be faked, and a familiar sign-in button can be used as bait.

Knowing who to trust online can feel increasingly difficult, which is why AI-powered scam protection is so helpful. These tools add an extra layer of security to your digital life, helping flag suspicious links, malicious websites, and scammy messages.

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Etiqa Insurance Singapore Brings Everyday Readiness to Public Spaces through “When Life Spins, Stay Ready” Campaign

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:31:29 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

Interactive out-of-home activation across Mind, Body and Money aims to generate more than 10,000 readiness responses from Singaporeans

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – Etiqa Insurance Singapore is bringing the conversation on everyday readiness into public spaces with ‘When Life Spins, Stay Ready’, an interactive out-of-home activation that invites Singaporeans to reflect on their sense of readiness across three everyday dimensions: Mind, Body and Money, while challenging the notion that being prepared is not solely reserved for moments of crisis, but built in small, everyday choices we make.

This light-hearted and reflective activation encourages Singaporeans to consider everyday preparedness in a new light. It aims to kickstart conversations around readiness in life while reinforcing Etiqa’s commitment to helping customers navigate life with greater confidence and support.

Rolling out across selected high-traffic locations from June 2026, ‘When Life Spins, Stay Ready’ is designed to make readiness simple, engaging and relatable. Participants can register onsite, answer a short set of quiz questions, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes through a prize-wheel spin.

Across 42 activation days, participants will answer six questions across three readiness pillars: Mind, Body and Money, with at least four correct answers required to stand a chance at winning a spin-and-win prize. Up to 4,000 prizes will be available for redemption, subject to qualifying criteria, campaign terms and verification.

The quiz questions are mapped to practical everyday behaviours. The Mind pillar explores how Singaporeans manage stress and prioritise rest, the oft-overlooked foundations of mental resilience. Body examines the small physical habits that sustain us, from how much we move to whether we stay adequately hydrated. Money spotlights the budgeting instincts and saving behaviours that determine how well-prepared we are when life takes an unexpected turn.

By exploring these themes, Etiqa aims to help Singaporeans see readiness not as something reserved for major life events or moments of crisis, but as something shaped by the choices they make every day.

“Readiness is only about preparing for the unexpected but is also about the everyday habits and decisions that help people feel more confident about what lies ahead,” said Claudia Soh, Acting CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore. “Through When Life Spins, Stay Ready, we hope to inspire Singaporeans to adopt readiness as a lifelong mindset — one that empowers them to face life with greater assurance and resilience.”

The initiative builds on Etiqa’s broader brand platform, Live Ready With You, which reflects our commitment to helping customers navigate life with greater confidence and support. The activation also sets the stage for the upcoming Etiqa Life Preparedness Survey, released in the second half of 2026. The research, conducted by Kantar, will offer a deeper look into how Singaporeans approach preparedness across financial security, physical wellbeing and mental resilience.

For the latest activation details, follow Etiqa Singapore on Instagram and TikTok at @etiqasg, or visit www.etiqa.com.sg/stayready.

Activation Locations and Dates

The activation will run for a total of 6 weeks, starting with City Hall MRT on 11 June 2026. For details on other locations, pls visit https://www.etiqa.com.sg/stayready/

Hashtag: #Etiqa #WhenLifeSpinsStayReady

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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DeRAMA, Singapore’s First Korean Confinement Centre Managed by Sserenity, Reaches Full Capacity

MIL OSI — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:46:32 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

The first Singapore outpost of the Korean postpartum brand has filled every suite, mirroring its Seoul flagship, which sold out six months ahead.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 June 2026 – DeRAMA Singapore, the first Korean confinement centre to open in the country and operated by Sserenity, is now fully booked. It offers residential postpartum stays within Artyzen Singapore on Orchard Road, where newborns are looked after by registered and enrolled nurses. A two-week stay is priced from S$35,000 in the standard suite and S$50,000 in the Garden Suite.

DeRAMA, Singapore’s First Korean Confinement Centre Managed by Sserenity, Reaches Full Capacity

Demand That Crosses Borders

In South Korea, postpartum confinement is a long-standing tradition, and booking a stay well before the birth is common. The brand’s Seoul flagship is reserved months in advance, with a waitlist that continues to grow. A similar shift is underway locally, where confinement centres have grown as an alternative to live-in nannies, offering parents a team of trained staff to support them and their newborns. DeRAMA sits at the premium end of that shift, with its suites gradually filling after opening.

A Reputation Built Over Decades
The brand itself is far from new. DeRAMA has cared for more than 10,000 mothers and newborns over nearly two decades, and Singapore is its first location beyond South Korea. Its clientele there has included couples such as actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, singer Taeyang and actor Min Hyo-rin, and actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung.

Inside the Centre
The residential floor of the luxury confinement centre in Singapore is self-contained, with no public access. The nurses are on site around the clock, and meals are prepared fresh by Artyzen’s chefs and adjusted to each stage of recovery. DeRAMA also offers prenatal massage and postnatal massage as part of its postpartum care services in Singapore.

“What we are seeing is a change in how recovery is understood,” said Danny Woo, Chief Financial Officer of Sserenity (DeRAMA Singapore). “Mothers here are no longer treating the weeks after birth as time to simply get through. They are choosing to plan for them with the care they would give any important decision, and that is reflected in the demand.”

Families considering DeRAMA’s programmes can enquire about availability at derama.sg.

https://www.derama.sg/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Derama-Singapore/61577219054775/
https://www.instagram.com/derama_singapore

Hashtag: #DeRAMA #koreanconfinementcentre #luxuryconfinementcentre #postpartumcareservices

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