First-ever Coca Cola® Drone Show in Hong Kong 600 Drones Present 12 Scenes of Mesmerizing Memories with Coca-Cola over Victoria Harbour – Featuring a Heartfelt Expression of Love by Renowned Celebrity Louis Cheung

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – This year’s Coca‑Cola® Chinese New Year Campaign Grand Finale – “Meet on 2.14: Together, Share Your Heartfelt Wishes with Coca-Cola” – completed on a high note tonight at Ocean Terminal Deck, Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, transforming the night … Read more

HIDDEN and Defence Collective Singapore Announce New Initiative to Strengthen National Security Awareness through “Escape Quest: Operation Broken Oath”

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Source: Media Outreach Available from February 2025 at Singapore Discovery Centre, New Interactive Game Aims to Champion National Education SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – In commemoration of Total Defence Day on 15 February, HIDDEN and Defence Collective Singapore are excited to announce the launch of their new, interactive game, “Escape … Read more

Generali Hong Kong and YAS Partner to Enhance Personalized Insurance Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Generali Hong Kong has partnered with YAS to deliver innovative, customer-centric insurance solutions that adapt to modern lifestyles. This collaboration focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the customer experience and provide tailored protection. From left: William Lee, Co-Founder of … Read more

PUYI OPTICAL and ZEISS Officially Become Global Strategic Partners

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Source: Media Outreach Offering an Elevated Professional Vision Care Experience at the PUYI VISION CARE LAB in Central HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – PUYI OPTICAL is delighted to announce its partnership with ZEISS as a “Global Strategic Partner.” The collaboration will enhance the offerings at the PUYI VISION … Read more

WRISE Group Appoints Chen Jingwei as Regional Chief Investment Officer

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Source: Media Outreach New appointment to drive enhanced investment strategies and client-centric solutions HONG KONG SAR/SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – WRISE Group announced today that Chen Jingwei has been appointed Regional Chief Investment Officer, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Jingwei will oversee all investment-related activities across the firm’s mass … Read more

Money20/20 Asia Launches Agenda With Over 200 Of Asia’s Most Influential Fintech Leaders And Regulators, Shaping The Future Of Digital Finance

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, unveils its agenda for the upcoming Asia show held in Bangkok on April 22-24 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). The show will explore five key … Read more

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unlocks multi-vendor support on OmniVista Network Advisor

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Source: Media Outreach ALE expands intelligence beyond its own devices with OmniVista Network Advisor which now integrates with third-party devices. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of secure networking and communication solutions that enable organizations and industries to accelerate their operational efficiencies and competitiveness, has made … Read more

Universities – Hon. Carmel Sepuloni talks Celebrity Treasure Island and imposter syndrome on return to University of Auckland

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) New Zealand’s first Pacific Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Carmel Sepuloni returned to the place that became the catalyst for her political career, Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland. Accompanied by fellow alumnus Labour MP Hon. Shanan Halbert, she spoke with a cohort of Māori and Pacific school leavers on … Read more

HolidayGoGoGo Proudly Unveils New Overseas Tour Packages For Every Budget

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – HolidayGoGoGo, a leading travel agency in Malaysia, is excited to introduce a brand-new range of overseas tour packages designed for adventure-seekers and leisure travellers. Travellers of every budget can now explore stunning beaches, endangered marine life, or iconic cultural sites … Read more

Better homes for Papakura Military Camp personnel

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Source: New Zealand Government New state-of-the-art soldiers’ flats have officially opened for junior ranks at Papakura Military Camp, Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk has announced.   “The aging camp barracks had been in use for more than 40 years and were leaky, mouldy and outdated. Our soldiers, sailors and aviators deserve homes where they can thrive,” Mr … Read more

Wellington drug suppliers ordered to forfeit assets

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Sam Buckley, Central Asset Recovery Unit Wellington. A Wellington-based drug supplier has had nearly $340,000 in assets seized, including a 42-foot yacht and high-end art, and could stand to lose more than $2.5 million more. This is the result of a long-running investigation by … Read more

Police aware of social media posts, west Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Inspector Jason Edwards, Waitematā West Area Commander: Police are aware of social media posts across multiple west Auckland community pages concerning some suspicious activity reported this week. Some of these posts relate to an assault near the Sturges Road train station on Monday morning, in which … Read more

Auckland Council advances flood resilience project in Rānui

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council is taking further action to protect homes from flooding with the Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsing a major flood resilience project for Clover Drive in Rānui. This follows the green light given to critical projects in Māngere earlier in 2024. “I’m pleased that we’ll be able to get on … Read more

ViewQwest Enhances Malaysia Commercial Leadership Team to Drive Growth

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2025 – ViewQwest, a leading telecommunications, network, and security services provider in Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Simon Ang as Head of Enterprise Sales in Malaysia. This strategic appointment underscores ViewQwest’s commitment to strengthening its commercial presence and accelerating business … Read more

Release: Disabled people languishing in psych wards due to Govt cuts

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party National’s cuts to disability support funding and freezing of new residential placements has resulted in significant mental health decline for intellectually disabled people. “It’s unacceptable that government decisions have resulted in trauma for disabled people, their families, and carers. Clinicians are clearly seeing a decline in the mental health of … Read more

Arrest after historic items stolen in church burglaries

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man is before the courts following the burglary of two churches in Canterbury over the last week. Between Saturday 8 February and Tuesday 11 February, Police received reports of two burglaries at churches in Eyreton, and Christchurch, along with one at a repeater site in Waimate. A number … Read more

Fleeing driver runs out of road in Waikato

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Waikato District Police Shift Commander Senior Sergeant Leo Belay: Police are praising members of the public for helping officers track a fleeing driver in the Waikato today. About 11am, Police received reports of a Subaru vehicle driving dangerously and overtaking vehicles through road works in Te Kuiti. … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Parikino

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now able to confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Parikino, Whanganui on 8 February. He was 29-year-old Jake Andrew Sutherland, of Castlecliff. Police extend our condolences to those close to Jake. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. ENDS … Read more

Significant milestones at North Shore’s Tōtara Haumaru Hospital

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Source: New Zealand Government This week marks a significant step in the delivery of healthcare services for the northern region with the opening of the final ward of Tōtara Haumaru, the country’s newest hospital facility on Auckland’s North Shore Hospital campus, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This facility has a critical role in reducing waitlists for … Read more

Minister acknowledges outgoing Director-General

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Source: New Zealand Government Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked her for her service. “Diana was appointed in November 2022, having acted in the role from July 2022. She played a key role as the … Read more

Stolen vehicle ends with arrest in the bag

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The driver of a stolen vehicle has landed in court after a search of the vehicle he was driving found a number of zip-lock bags containing methamphetamine. At about 10.25pm, Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling on Dawson Road, Ōtara. Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector … Read more

Tech and Environment – Samsung New Zealand Delivers on Commitment to Tackle the Pacific Islands’ E-Waste Crisis

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Source: Samsung Samsung ships over 38 tons of e-waste to New Zealand for responsible recycling AUCKLAND, NZ – February 14, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that it has fulfilled its commitment to addressing the growing e-waste crisis in the Pacific Islands. In partnership with Blue Orca and Echo, Samsung New … Read more

Government Cuts – Funded annual health checks would prevent 100+ deaths a year – IHC

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Source: IHC New Zealand Funded annual health checks for people with intellectual disability will prevent more than 100 deaths a year and significantly reduce hospital admissions, saving $16.5 million annually – more than enough to cover the $13 million cost of the checks themselves, says IHC New Zealand. In a New Zealand Medical Journal article … Read more

Fireworks and open air fires prohibited in Strath Taieri zone

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in Otago’s Strath Taieri zone from 8am on Saturday 15 February, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. Fireworks will also be prohibited in Strath Taieri, which … Read more

Timaru traffic delays from Monday, Evans St/SH1

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Drivers are reminded to allow extra time travelling on SH1 through Timaru over the next few months as work starts on a new Timaru District Council watermain near the Showgrounds on Monday, 17 February. Evans St, between Grants Road and Waimataitai Street, is the area affected. (See map below). The … Read more

Upcoming Auckland state highway closures

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Key maintenance works will see upcoming closures on two busy Auckland state highways. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) asks people to plan ahead and allow additional time for their journeys if traveling during these works. State Highway 1 – Central Motorway Junction night closures (10pm to 5am) A full … Read more

SH2 Waipawa road rebuild taking shape

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Roading crews are making good progress on the SH2 road rebuild (rehabilitation) in Waipawa between Victoria Street and Tamumu Road. The first stage of work, installing kerb and channel, has now been finished with more than 360 metres of concrete poured in the installation. The focus now shifts to the … Read more