Greater Bay Area Residential Transactions Stabilized in 2H 2024 With Central Government’s Support

Source: Media Outreach Neighborhood Retail Assets and Industrial/Logistics Sector Gain Investors’ Interest Since the Politburo’s emphasis in its September 2024 meeting that authorities “must work to halt the real estate market decline and spur a stable recovery,” Chinese mainland residential market sentiment has strengthened significantly, supporting a pick-up in primary market home sales Total investment … Read more

Galaxy Macau Launches the ‘Adventures in the Cavern’ Guest Mixologist Series, Featuring World-Class Mixologists Monthly at Long Bar at Raffles

Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Galaxy Macau™ is proud to unveil the monthly “Adventures in the Cavern – Guest Mixologist Series” at Long Bar at Raffles, an initiative that elevates the Long Bar sensory experience to dizzying new heights. Beginning in January, this monthly series will … Read more

Fresh from France: Sustainable Apple Delights Mark Great Success in Singapore

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – INTERFEL (the Interbranch Association for Fresh French Fruit and Vegetables) is back in Singapore with great success presenting its latest range of sustainable French apples for fruit lovers in Singapore to enjoy. (Top) Interfel Singapore Roadshow, (Bottom) Interfel Singapore Kombucha Workshop

Dusit International strengthens Philippines presence with two new hotels in Mindanao

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in the Philippines by Dusit Thani Philippines Inc., has signed hotel management agreements with IDC Prime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Italpinas Development Corp, a design-driven developer of sustainable … Read more

Financial market predictions for 2025 by global broker Octa

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – 2024, a year of geopolitical stress and major political changes, is drawing to a close. It is time to focus on the future and identify new trading opportunities. However, according to Octa broker, the outlook for the global economy is … Read more

Chuangxinzhong, a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Yeahka, Accelerates AI Marketing with Rapid Growth in 2024 Performance

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – With the widespread application of AI technology in the advertising field, the increase in advertising monetization rates is finally reflected in the company’s revenue growth. It is reported that Chuangxinzhong, a precision marketing company, used AI to generate text-to-image content for … Read more

RedRay MGA Pte Ltd – the first exclusive Healthcare MGA in Asia

Source: Media Outreach Everest International Reinsurance Limited (Singapore Branch) appoints RedRay to quote and bind policies for healthcare sector SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – RedRay MGA Pte. Ltd. (RedRay), a Managing General Agent (MGA), announced today its appointment as the exclusive underwriting agent for Everest International Reinsurance Limited, Singapore Branch … Read more

Arrow Electronics Teams Up with Asosiasi Startup for Industry Indonesia to Support Tech Startups

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asosiasi Startup for Industry Indonesia (STARFINDO). This collaboration is designed to bolster tech startups within Indonesia’s ecosystem. Arrow Electronics Teams Up with Asosiasi Startup for Industry … Read more

Trend trading: insights and strategies from global broker Octa

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Trend trading is one of the simplest and most reliable strategies for Forex traders. The idea is straightforward: identify the market’s direction—upward or downward—and place trades accordingly, buying in an upward market and selling in a downward market. Start by … Read more

Gensler Honoured for Leadership in Sustainability with Dual Wins at 2024 ACES Awards

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 January 2025 – Gensler, the leading global architecture and design firm, celebrated a dual win at the 2024 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable design across the Asia Pacific Middle East (APME) region. Gensler received the Green Initiative … Read more

Appeal for information following Christchurch incident

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attribute to Detective James Bourne A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police would like to hear from people who were in the area around the time of the incident. It occurred about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, … Read more

Ecostore commits $323k to ‘cultural shift’ in safety

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 13 January 2025 AI technology with real time hazard alerts is central to a new safety commitment WorkSafe New Zealand has accepted from the well-known household brand, Ecostore. It comes after a worker suffered chemical burns to his eyes while making dishwasher powder in March 2023. The worker was injured while … Read more

Employment indicators: November 2024 – Stats NZ information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand Employment indicators: November 2024 – 13 January 2025 – Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the November 2024 month (compared with the October 2024 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (5,980 jobs) to … Read more

Weather News – Cooler than usual temperatures to continue across Aotearoa New Zealand – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 13th – Thursday 16th January – MetService is forecasting settled and mostly dry weather for much of New Zealand this week, with little to no rain forecast for most. Cool temperatures continue in the east early in the week. However, warmer, humid air with rain may move onto the country … Read more

First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #6

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire in the Coromandel Peninsula. Four crews are fighting the fire on the eastern and southern flanks and three helicopters are attacking the fire on the steep and inaccessible western flank. Incident … Read more

Heritage – Waka found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. “We are very grateful to the local family for informing us of the find and caring for the exposed waka and recovered pieces. They have been instrumental in securing the site and in the ongoing monitoring … Read more

Home consents up 4.8 percent in the month of November – Stats NZ media and information release: Building consents issued: November 2024

Source: Statistics New Zealand Home consents up 4.8 percent in the month of November – 13 January 2025 – There were 3,100 new homes consented in New Zealand in November 2024, up 4.8 percent compared with November 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Of these, there were 1,402 stand-alone houses consented, down … Read more

Infinity Financial Advisory Unveils Enhanced Digital Capabilities to Transform Client Financial Planning Experience

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2025 – Infinity Financial Advisory is pleased to announce the launch of the i-NITIATE® Client App 2.0, an upgraded platform designed to improve the wealth management experience for its clients. This new app provides easy access to your financial data, and insightful content – … Read more

Proposed changes to the import health standard for importing cats and dogs

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries Have your say From 13 January to 13 March 2025, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Cat and Dog Import Health Standard (CATSDOGS.GEN). In 2021, we also asked for your feedback about changes to the standard. However, those proposed changes were not implemented … Read more

Warning after drugs taken from air ambulance

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter at Taieri Airfield over the weekend. Items taken included drugs from the helicopter’s medical supply stores. Acting Area Investigations Manager Detective Sergeant Hayden Smale says this particular … Read more

Strong biosecurity more important than ever

Source: New Zealand Government Events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of strong biosecurity to New Zealand. Our staff at the border are increasingly vigilant after German authorities confirmed the country’s first outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in nearly 40 years on Friday in a herd of water buffalo on the … Read more

Slimy algae on Auckland beaches: What you need to know

Source: Auckland Council Locals and visitors may see slimy algae – usually black or dark green in colour, in the sea and on beaches in the region this summer. This could be the cyanobacteria Okeania spp. that has occurred during the last two summers. Last summer large quantities of the algae washed up on shore … Read more

Name release, fatal crash, SH25, Orongo

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now name the woman who died in a crash on State Highway 25, Orongo on 19 December. She was Marcia Diana Shattuck, aged 58. Ms Shattuck was a US citizen visiting New Zealand on a holiday. Police extend our sympathies to her family and loved ones. Enquiries … Read more

Eagle eyes contain construction site burglars

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A group of people who allegedly entered a Point Chevalier construction site and attempted to break into containers have been caught on camera. At about 11.15pm, Police were notified after an alarm was activated at the Parr Road North site. Senior Sergeant Alan Rowland, Auckland City West Area Response … Read more

Investigations continuing following fatal crash, Clarkville

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Canterbury Rural Area Commander Police can confirm that the two deceased in a crash on Butchers Road, Clarkville on 11 January were a 20-year-old male and a 17-year-old female. While investigations into the cause of the crash continue, initial indications suggest high speed was … Read more

Arms Act Public consultation commences

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reminds the public that they now have an opportunity to have their say on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983. “As flagged prior to Christmas, the consultation period for the Arms Act rewrite has opened today and will run through until 28 February 2025,” Mrs … Read more

A minute’s silence and livestream of funeral service for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Please attribute to Commissioner Richard Chambers: Police across New Zealand will observe a minute’s silence at 1pm on Wednesday 15 January in honour of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who was killed in Nelson in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The minute’s silence will mark 24 hours before … Read more