Apollo Go and Waymo Lead the Way: Scaling Up AI-Powered Autonomous Ride-Hailing Services

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – As AI transforms global industries, the transportation sector is undergoing notable change. Autonomous driving technology is rapidly scaling, with top companies like Google’s Waymo and Baidu’s Apollo Go leading the way. Waymo, a pioneer in autonomous driving, has launched commercial operations … Read more

2025 New Taipei City WJS Marathon Kicks Off on March 16 Kenyan Runner with a 2:04 Marathon Record Set to Compete—A Strong Contender to Break the WJS Marathon Men’s Record

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – The highly anticipated 2025 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon (WJS Marathon) was held on March 16, a special event at Xinzhuang Gymnasium welcomed elite international athletes. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Han-jan and Chinese Taipei Athletics Association President … Read more

Live4Well Partners with Cathay to Offer Exciting Rewards—Experience the International Rugby Event

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Live4Well announces a new partnership with Cathay, launching an upgraded rewards program that allows you to earn rewards through your daily exercise while experiencing the international rugby event firsthand! To join, simply check in daily and walk 6000 steps during … Read more

KPMG Releases Ninth Annual Hong Kong Employment Outlook Report

Source: Media Outreach KPMG in China has offices located in 31 cities with over 14, 000 partners and staff, in Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongguan, Foshan, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Jinan, Nanjing, Nantong, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xiamen, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. … Read more

DYXnet Launches AI Computing Solution – Accelerating Enterprises’ Private DeepSeek Deployment

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the midst of an AI-driven transformation, DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred high-performance, open-source large language model (LLM) for enterprises aiming to develop dedicated AI applications. Responding to the vigorous demand for tailoring AI with private LLM, DYXnet — … Read more

Ba Den Mountain will be the host of large-scale events for Vesak 2025

Source: Media Outreach BA DEN MOUNTAIN, VIETNAM –Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh, Vietnam will become the destination for thousands of delegates to light candles and pray for global peace as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025. Many meaningful activities will take place during … Read more

Jamf named as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Endpoint Management Tools

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF) the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, announced it has been included as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Endpoint Management Tools. As the report points out: “Using a unified endpoint … Read more

DataSnipper Appoints Siu Wei Lee to Lead Asia Pacific Expansion

Source: Media Outreach DataSnipper enters 2025 with significant global momentum — including a 53% increase in customer count in 2024, 6,715% turnover growth, and a US$1 billion valuation, cementing its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology companies. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – DataSnipper, the intelligent automation platform for audit … Read more

Hong Kong Life Announces the Title Sponsorship of “MacPherson Festival x Candy Lo Timeline II Concert 2025”

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – Hong Kong Life has been the title sponsor of the “MacPherson Festival x Candy Lo Timeline II Concert 2025,” presented by the talented singer Candy Lo. After three years, Candy Lo will once again share her musical journey with fans, … Read more

FPG Fortune Prime Global – Awarded “Best Global Forex Broker” & “Best Trading Liquidity”

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN / BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 March 2025 – In the highly competitive forex industry, FPG Fortune Prime Global (FPG) has stood out with its top-tier trading environment, razor-sharp spreads, and outstanding customer service. These strengths earned FPG the 2023 “Best Global Forex Broker” award from WikiFX. … Read more

Arts and Culture – New Zealand and India Forge Deeper Ties on the Big Screen

Source: New Zealand Film Commission The New Zealand Film Commission’s (NZFC) strategic engagement with India’s screen industry is delivering results, with key milestones highlighting the growing creative and economic ties between the two nations. These connections are opening new opportunities for collaboration, not only with Bollywood, but also with Tollywood (Telugu-language cinema) and other regional industries. … Read more

Name release, Cromwell crash (plus court appearance)

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are now in a position to release the name of the woman who died following a crash in Cromwell on 15 March. She was 65-year-old Donna Marie Melcher, of the United States of America. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time. Police continue … Read more

Missing man located, Tūrangi

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) The missing man last seen in the Tūrangi are on 28 February has been located and is safe.  Police were concerned for his welfare after believing he was involved in a car crash on SH32 on 12 March.  Police thank the public for their information. ENDS Issued by Police … Read more

Planning Auckland’s cemetery needs for future generations

Source: Auckland Council Cemeteries are special and sacred places to honour and reflect on loved ones who have passed.  Auckland Council takes pride in providing cemetery services across Tāmaki Makaurau for Aucklanders.  Taryn Crewe, General manager Parks and Communities Facilities oversees the council’s cemetery network.  She says cemeteries are an integral part of the social … Read more

Rural and Legal News – Court decision a pragmatic win for Southland farmers – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers are welcoming a court decision granting a ‘stay’ on rules in the Southland Water and Land Plan until legislative changes can be made by central government. The plan, following earlier court decisions, would have required more than 3000 Southland farmers to apply for an expensive resource consent just to continue farming. … Read more

Is police abolition official Green Party policy?

Source: ACT Party ACT Justice spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on the Green Party to confirm it does not support police abolition. “Tonight, Green MP Tamatha Paul will give a talk in Christchurch about ‘the police, and what alternatives we could have to the police, and what radical police abolition could look like in real … Read more

International Anti-Money Laundering rule changes support government reforms

Source: New Zealand Government Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed changes to international anti-money laundering standards which closely align with the Government’s reforms. “The Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) last month adopted revised standards for tackling money laundering and the financing of terrorism to allow for simplified regulatory measures for businesses, organisations and sectors that … Read more

MSD fraud investigations “intrusive, excessive and inconsistent with legal requirements” – Privacy Commissioner

Source: Privacy Commissioner 16 May 2019, 06:00 An Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) inquiry has found the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) systematically misused its investigatory powers while pursuing benefit fraud, unjustifiably intruding on the privacy of many beneficiaries. The inquiry found MSD’s exercise of its information gathering powers to be inconsistent with legal … Read more

Missing Belmont boy located

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are pleased to advise that a teenage boy, reported missing from Belmont, has been located. He is safe and is being taken home. Police thank the wider North Shore community for their response to our appeal today. ENDS Jarred Williamson/NZ Police MIL OSI

Arrests made following early morning burglaries in Rangiora

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel: The quick work of Police staff has led to the apprehension of three young people following a string of offences in Rangiora this morning. Alarm activations, the proactive work of officers on the ground in Rangiora, and proactive reporting led to the arrests … Read more

Teaser: Introducing Collab

Source: Plant and Food New Zealand – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Teaser: Introducing Collab It’s here! Collab presenter Phil Johnstone briefly describes this new podcast series about global trends in international development and humanitarian crisis response. Hear brief descriptions of the first three episodes and a heads-up about episode four in April 2025 which will be … Read more

Arrests made in Operation Sove – Stokes Valley murder and arson

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Haley Ryan: Hutt Valley Police have arrested three men in connection to the murder of a man in his 80s and the arson of his residential property last year. A homicide investigation was launched in November 2024, after one of three arsons at the Hanson … Read more

Police on the scent in Flat Bush

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A vehicle of interest to Police in the Flat Bush area has been located with drugs, cash, and offensive weapons. Police approached the vehicle parked up on Murphys Road on Tuesday afternoon. Inspector Rakana Cook, Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager says officers approached the vehicle to speak with … Read more

Name release: Fatal crash, Omakau

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Police can now release the name of the man who died following a crash on Glassford Road, Omakau on 21 February. He was 25-year-old Callum Sean Russell Pattison, from Lauder, Central Otago. Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time. Work is ongoing to determine … Read more

Reception for Community Networks Wellington

Source: New Zealand Governor General E nga rau rangatira mā, e huihui mai i tēnei ra, tēnei aku mihi mahana ki a koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare o Te Kawana Tianara o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Kia ora mai tātou katoa. I’d like to begin by specifically acknowledging: Her Worship Tory Whanau, Mayor of … Read more

Opening of the new Canterbury Coastguard building

Source: New Zealand Governor General E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga iwi o te motu e huihui nei, tēnei aku mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora tātou katoa. I specifically acknowledge: His Worship Phil Mauger; Commander Rob Hall and Sub Lieutenant Amos Kamo; Mishele Phillips Radford, Chair of Te Hapu o Ngati … Read more

Exercise NZ – Midway Results: MPs Step Up in Fit 4 Office Challenge

Source: Exercise NZ At the halfway mark of the Fit 4 Office (F4O) Challenge, New Zealand MPs from across the political spectrum are proving that even the busiest schedules can include time for movement.  With 11 MPs actively engaging in the challenge using Myzone heart rate monitors, the competition is heating up as they strive … Read more