Health – KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Now Registered to Treat Certain Patients with Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Biliary Tract Carcinoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma1

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Source: Merck & Co Auckland, New Zealand, March 28th, 2025 – MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK) announced today that KEYTRUDA is now registered to treat patients with the following cancers: MalignantPleural Mesothelioma (MPM): KEYTRUDA as a first-line treatment may be combined with chemotherapy medicines to treat MPM, a … Read more

New SH3 roundabout at Woodville opening tomorrow

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency State Highway 3 at the southern end of Woodville will reopen to traffic tomorrow morning from 9am, following the completion of construction work on a new roundabout. The new roundabout will link SH3 to the new Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū-Tararua Highway, which is scheduled for completion in mid-2025. The … Read more

Wildlife Act fix will enable economic growth with animal protection

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Source: New Zealand Government Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting our growing economy while protecting our precious wildlife, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.The High Court recently decided it was unlawful for the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai to authorise the New Zealand … Read more

Reducing red tape to put patients first

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s health workforce legislation to ensure the focus is on putting patients first, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.Reviewing health workforce legislation will consider a number of key matters including:  Prioritising patient voices in regulatory decisions.Reducing red tape to make healthcare more accessible.Making it easier to recognise … Read more

SUNeVision Initiates MEGA IDC Phase Two Development

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – SUNeVision, the technology arm of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), today announced the commencement of construction for Phase Two of MEGA IDC in Tseung Kwan O. （From left）SHKP Executive Director and SUNeVision Vice Chairman Allen Fung, SHKP Chairman & Managing … Read more

Uni-Bio Science Group Limited Announces 2024 Annual Results

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Source: Media Outreach Record-Breaking Revenue of HK$553.0M and Net Profit of HK$82.8M First-ever Dividend was HK$0.277 Cents Per Share Strengthening Presence in Osteoporosis, Ophthalmology, and Aesthetic Medical Markets HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 27 March 2025 – A fully integrated biopharmaceutical company – Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (“Uni-Bio Science”, together with its subsidiaries … Read more

Commerce Dot Com Leads CSR Effort to Celebrate Ramadan with Lanoh Tribe

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Source: Media Outreach PERAK, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – The residents of Kampung Air Bah, Lenggong, Perak; mostly Muslims from the Lanoh indigenous tribe warmly welcomed the visit from Commerce Dot Com (CDC) as they carried out a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme within the ESG framework on 20 and … Read more

Make Waves at Galaxy Macau: Dive into a Luxurious One-Stop Ultimate Holiday Escape with the Back of the Grand Resort Deck

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Source: Media Outreach MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – The world-class luxurious Galaxy Macau™ integrated resort is launching its most immersive holiday experience yet, anchored by the back of the Grand Resort Deck—the only true resort experience in Macau—starting April 18. Beyond its thrilling water attractions, the resort curates a … Read more

Principal dinner sets the stage for Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – Some 130 influential family office principals and family members from the Mainland, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East gathered at a principal dinner organised by the Government this evening (March 25) to set the stage for the third … Read more

CTF Life’s Carbon Reduction Targets Validated by SBTi Reinforcing the Company’s Commitment to Climate Action

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – CTFLife announced today that its carbon reduction targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The result shows CTF Life’s commitment to decarbonisation and provides a set of measurements by which the company’s stakeholders can monitor … Read more

Revolutionary Treatment Introduced in Hong Kong to Combat 2.4-Year Diagnosis Delay and Emotional Struggles in Vitiligo Patients

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – At today’s press conference, members of the education expert panel on vitiligo, including Dr Johnny Chan Chun-yin, a Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology, and Dr Rico Li Ching-kwok, a Specialist in Psychiatry, highlighted the importance of public education on vitiligo … Read more

Toray Engineering: Launch of UC5000 Semiconductor Packaging Equipment Compatible with Large Glass Panels

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Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – Toray Engineering Co., Ltd.,has developed the UC5000, a high-accuracy semiconductor packaging equipment (bonder) for panel level packaging “PLP”. PLP is an advanced semiconductor packaging technology, for which there is growing demand particularly from AI servers. Sales of the UC5000 will commence … Read more

Southa Unveils White Paper on Reducing Hong Kong Buildings’ Energy Costs and Carbon Footprint

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – Southa Hong Kong (Southa), a joint venture of Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, has released a white paper that offers practical strategies for optimizing building energy management and significantly reducing Hong Kong’s carbon footprint. With buildings responsible for 90% of … Read more

Leng Aik Engineering Launches Advanced DfMA Factory For Prefab MEP Systems

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Source: Media Outreach Developed with the support of Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”) and A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (“A*STAR SIMTech”), the factory utilises automation, robotics and AR technologies to improve quality control, efficiency, safety and accuracy. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – Leng Aik Engineering Pte Ltd (“LAE”), a … Read more

Furukawa Electric Launched an epoch compact multi-fiber optical connector suitable for CPO

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Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2025 – Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. newly developed the compact 12-fiber optical connector suitable for CPO (Co-Packaged Optics). The rapid spread of generative AI has accelerated the development of CPO for datacenter applications. In CPO, an optical transceiver is placed close to a … Read more

South Korea/Israel/OPT: HD Hyundai machinery used in West Bank demolitions – Amnesty International

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Source: Amnesty International HD Hyundai machinery has been widely used in demolitions of Palestinian-owned structures in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), according to new visual and testimonial evidence documented by Amnesty International Korea and local human rights groups. While the company denies their involvement, images and videos verified by the groups identified 59 Palestinian-owned homes, … Read more

Surveys – Landmark transport survey about to close

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Monday is the last chance for members of the road transport industry to have a say on what are the key issues affecting them. Transporting New Zealand’s landmark look at the industry, the 2025 National Road Freight Survey, is being run by independent survey firm Research New Zealand and … Read more

Government Cuts – Preservation of New Zealand’s history threatened by latest job cuts – PSA

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Source: PSA Experienced workers at the frontline of preserving New Zealand’s history and who help people access it every day are being axed in the Government’s latest thoughtless cost cutting move. Archives New Zealand and the National Library today confirmed plans to cut 30 roles – including librarians, curators, conservators, archivists, advisors and other experienced staff. … Read more

Child Poverty – Global aid funding cuts – 14 million children at increased risk of severe malnutrition and death

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Source: UNICEF Aotearoa NZ Reductions in donor funding threaten to unravel decades of progress for the world’s most vulnerable children and women  At least 14 million children are expected to face disruptions to nutrition support and services because of recent and expected global funding cuts, leaving them at heightened risk of severe malnutrition and death – … Read more

First Responders – 24 new career firefighters join Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed 24 new career firefighters at their graduation ceremony at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua. Throughout their 12-week recruit course, the new firefighters learnt skills such as fighting fires, extricating people trapped in cars, and managing hazardous substances, which they demonstrated to … Read more

Chief Ombudsman releases final report

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Source: Office of the Ombudsman Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released his final report to Parliament before he leaves Office tomorrow (28 March). It is customary for the Chief Ombudsman to release a final report before they leave Office. ‘The Way I See It, Report by the Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier, December 2015 – March 2025, … Read more

GAZA – Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing

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Source: Oxfam Aotearoa Restoring ceasefire deal vital as death toll hits 50,000 and continues to rise amid Israeli airstrikes, aid and power blockades, and renewed mass forced displacements. Oxfam and partners’ operations have been severely hampered as Israel’s renewed military assault and ground offensive on Gaza continues into its 7th day. Oxfam is calling for a … Read more

Universities – AI leads to breakthrough in knee surgery – UoA

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Source: University of Auckland (UoA) A combination of robotic surgery and AI has facilitated to a breakthrough in knee-replacement surgery, which a study shows gets better results for patients with bowed legs. Patients whose legs are naturally curved are responding well to a novel form of knee-replacement surgery that uses AI to find the best … Read more

Northland News – Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust celebrates successes with public field day

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Source: Northland Regional Council Northland’s Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust – a finalist in an upcoming national award celebrating excellence in Māori farming and horticulture – is to hold a public field day to showcase the work it has been doing and share its journey and farming practices. The trust is one of just two finalists for the … Read more

Marine Environment – New deep sea mining study shows ecosystem recovery from mining could take centuries – Greenpeace

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Source: Greenpeace Responding to the study by the UK’s National Oceanography Centre in the scientific journal, Nature, David Santillo, Senior Scientist at Greenpeace Research Laboratories says: “This very study shows clear and tangible impacts to the seabed four decades on and also highlights that there is a reduced abundance and diversity of species in the area that was … Read more

Government Cuts – Cuts will ramp up pressure on Corrections staff – PSA

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Source: PSA Proposed job cuts at the Department of Corrections in response to the Government’s programme of cutting public services will see a reduction in vital roles that support Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Case Managers and managers do their jobs well. Corrections’ latest change proposal would result in a net reduction of 49 roles in its … Read more

Tech and Security – Latest privacy breach at Health NZ should be a wake-up call to reverse IT cuts – PSA

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Source: PSA The Government must urgently reverse the proposed deep cuts at Health NZ’s IT workforce in the wake of the latest privacy breach at the organisation. Health NZ today confirmed an IT security incident in October 2024 that resulted in unauthorised access to some staff information from 2020 to 2024 at Capital, Coast & Hutt … Read more