TCMA Chairman elected as President of ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers, joining forces to accelerate the development of the AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), has been elected as the President of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM). In his two years term 2025–2027, he aims to strengthen collaboration among the eight ASEAN cement-producing member … Read more

XTransfer Expands U.S. Footprint with 5 Additional Payment Licenses

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Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, continues solidifying its regulatory presence in the United States by acquiring five new payment licenses in Illinois, Iowa, New Mexico, Idaho, and South Carolina. This milestone follows the company’s recent expansion … Read more

Serious crash, Courtenay Place, Wellington

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police are at the scene of a crash on Courtenay Place, near Cambridge Terrace, in Wellington. Emergency services were notified of the collision, involving a vehicle and pedestrian, about 8.25pm. The victim is being transported to hospital in a critical condition and the Serious Crash Unit is attending. Both … Read more

Bupa expands its Connected Care commitment with the new Global Prestige VHIS Plan (Signature) for discerning customers

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Source: Media Outreach Bupa is an international healthcare group dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for over 70 years. We serve more than 38 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits into enhancing healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has … Read more

Arlo Technologies Announces Price Repositioning On Security Products

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Arlo Technologies, a leading innovator in smart home security solutions, is thrilled to announce a Recommended Retail Price repositioning across selected products in the Arlo range. Effective immediately, this initiative makes it easier than ever to experience extraordinary value and … Read more

Paramount Gardening Launches Franchise Opportunities For Entrepreneurs To Start A Lawn Mowing Business

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Source: Press Release Service – New Zealand Paramount Gardening, New Zealand’s elite property care partner, has announced exciting new franchising opportunities for prospective buyers interested in owning a lawn mowing business. Franchises are available New Zealand-wide starting from $19,000. Entrepreneurs can join the Paramount Gardening team with full support to run their own businesses and … Read more

Lifestyle – New Zealand MPs Set to Get ‘Fit For Office’ in National Exercise Challenge

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Source: Exercise NZ Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum in Aotearoa are preparing to lace up their sneakers and lead by example as part of the Fit For Office (F4O) Challenge, launching on March 5, 2025, at 8:15 AM on the Parliamentary Steps. Supported by Exercise New Zealand (ExerciseNZ), this three-week initiative … Read more

Generali Hong Kong Champions Inclusion Through LGBTQI+ Video Series Reaching Over 5 Million Views

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – Generali Hong Kong continues to lead efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) through its continued commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and promoting understanding and respect across the broader community. Reflecting its mission to be a “Lifetime Partner”, these … Read more

Consultation on charity tax settings open

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Source: New Zealand Government Consultation on an Inland Revenue Issues Paper on the taxation of charity and not-for-profits opens today. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government is committed to a strong charity and not-for-profit sector, as well as high levels of fairness and integrity in New Zealand’s tax rules. “New Zealand not-for-profits make a … Read more

Expanding Access to Sharia Financial Markets, BUMA Offers Its Inaugural Sukuk

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Source: Media Outreach PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), a subsidiary of PT Delta Dunia Makmur Tbk (Delta Dunia Group, IDX: DOID), offers its inaugural Sukuk Ijarah, marking another historic milestone in its financial diversification strategy. The Sukuk, with a maximum amount of Rp2 trillion, is offered in three series with tenors of 370 days, … Read more

Wellsford subdivision granted COVID fast-track consent – EPA

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Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Wellsford North residential subdivision in Wellsford, Auckland. Wellsford Welding Club Limited applied for resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. The project involves constructing a residential subdivision on Rodney and Monowai Streets in Wellsford, Auckland. The resource … Read more

Fire Safety – All of Wellington District to move to restricted fire season

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand The remainder of the Wellington District will move into a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 25 February, until further notice. Porirua and the Kāpiti Coast entered a restricted season on 28 January. Now, Wellington’s city suburbs, Hutt Valley and all of the Wairarapa will join those areas in … Read more

Geotechnical investigations next step for HB Expressway project

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency It’s not every day commuters between Napier and Hastings get to see a drilling rig in Tutaekuri River. But that’s exactly what they’ll see from early March as work progresses on the State Highway 2 Hawke’s Bay Expressway Road of National Significance project. The drilling rig will be here and … Read more

British Council Singapore Honours Outstanding UK Alumni at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – British Council Singapore celebrated the achievements of exceptional UK alumni at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025, held at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, on 20 February. This flagship event honours individuals who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to … Read more

BAFS Reports Strong 2024 Performance with First Profit in Five Years at THB 102.9M, Approves THB 0.30 Yearly Dividend, Eyes Asian Market Expansion in 2025

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – BAFS has announced its 2024 financial results, reporting total revenue of THB 3.507 billion and a net profit of THB 102.9 million, marking a 175% increase from the previous year and the company’s first profitable year since the COVID-19 pandemic. This … Read more

Cakebar Katong Unveils Singapore’s First 24/7 Self-Pickup Cake Kiosk

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 February 2025 – In a strategic move to reshape the dessert service landscape through the comprehension of local consumer needs, Cakebar Katong introduces Singapore’s first 24/7 self-pickup cake kiosk, marking a significant shift towards innovative unmanned store concepts. Setting a new standard in customer convenience, … Read more

Media Advisory: Waitematā East Custody Unit re-opens

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police invites media to the re-opening of the Waitematā East Custody Unit on Tuesday 25 February. The Custody Unit will be based at the North Shore Policing Centre. Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, and District Commander Superintendent Naila Hassan will open the facility. Media are … Read more

The Great Outdoors – New field guide helps trail groups share stories

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Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new field guide will help community groups and trailmakers tell the stories of their trails. Many walking tracks, mountain bike paths and outdoor community spaces have important stories behind them that record our history, our connection to nature and the people who cared for the land. … Read more

Weather News – Final Week of Summer ticks all the Summer Boxes – MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 24 – Friday 28 February 2025 – Settled weather characterised by light winds, clear skies, warm days, and low amounts of rainfall continues over Aotearoa New Zealand this week due to a persistent area of high pressure lying over the country. The only disturbance in the flow comes in the … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs 24/02/25

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Source: Northland Regional Council Mōtatau Students learn to use stream testing kits Northland Regional Council’s Land Management team has supported tamariki of Mōtatau School in their freshwater kaitiaki mahi through an event involving NRC, Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, and local landowner Waipapa Ahuwhenua Trust. The team taught 35 children to use the council’s Stream Health … Read more

Early licence renewal a convenient option for senior drivers

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding senior drivers that they have the option of renewing their driver licence up to six months before it expires, in order to allow plenty of time to complete the renewal process. “We understand how important it is for senior drivers to have … Read more

Hornswoggling porch pirate nabbed in Waikato

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Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police have arrested a 35-year-old Hamilton woman in relation to a number of parcel thefts around the region. She is facing five charges of burglary and is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday 27 February. In recent weeks, Police have received a number of reports … Read more

Release: Overhaul of Overseas Investment Act a Fire Sale of Kiwi Assets

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Source: New Zealand Labour Party The Government’s reckless overhaul of the Overseas Investment Act is a fast track for foreign investment at the expense of Kiwi interests. “The Government’s reforms to the Overseas Investment Act are a significant shift away from the current overseas investment rules, and not in the best interests of New Zealanders,” … Read more

Putting things right – Waimakariri Road SH5

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work starts shortly to create a right-turn bay southbound into Waimakariri Road on State Highway 5 (SH5) in South Waikato. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says the work, which includes some road widening at the T-intersection, will be done during resealing in the area. It will provide a … Read more

Improvements for users of busy Waikato intersection 

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency The journey through Karāpiro is set to get a little bit easier, with the completion of works on the intersection of State Highway 1 and Karāpiro Road.   New line marking and signage have been installed near this busy intersection, including new electronic signs that will display safety messages. NZ Transport … Read more

ChildFund – Keep Ukrainian Children Learning. One Day They Will Rebuild Their Country

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Source: ChildFund New Zealand We are grateful to the New Zealanders who continue to support children in Ukraine. They need us more than ever, as we enter the fourth year of the war. “This war has gone on so long, some children have never been inside a school,” says Josie Pagani CEO of ChildFund. “This is … Read more

Government Cuts – Stop Defence civilian job cuts if the Govt is serious about increasing spending – PSA

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Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Government to stop planned job cuts to the Defence Force civilian workforce in the wake of promises to increase defence spending. “We welcome the u-turn on Defence spending by the Government and urge it to start by stopping any further cuts to the civilian workforce,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, Assistant … Read more