KPMG: Slower than expected interest rate cuts to support bank margins in 2025

Source: Media Outreach Banks should prioritise cost optimisation, data governance, and digital transformation to build a foundation for long-term growth HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Hong Kong’s banking sector showed signs of recovery in 2024 after a prolonged period of challenges. This positive trend is expected to continue … Read more

A New Year, A New Beginning LANDMARK Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Nicolai Bergmann’s Flourishing Blooms

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – To honour the spirit of the Lunar New Year, LANDMARK presents Flourishing Blooms, a vibrant celebration of artistry and tradition by internationally acclaimed flower artist Nicolai Bergmann. This marks Bergmann’s first major Hong Kong installation, coinciding with the 25th anniversary … Read more

Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a second time

Source: Media Outreach First-ever corporation to top Corporate Knights Global 100 twice 14th consecutive year in Global 100 index, 7th top 10 ranking Follows strong 2024 performance in other key ESG ratings HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management … Read more

Hong Kong Wraps Up Valuable Participation at WEF Annual Meeting

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Paul Chan, wrapped up his participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 23) with a flurry of thematic meetings, panel discussions and high-level exchanges … Read more

Delphos Advises on a Landmark $150M Deal for Mongolian Mortgage Corporation – Bolstering Housing Access

Source: Media Outreach WASHINGTON, DC and ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has received approval from its Board of Directors on a $150 million landmark financing to the Mongolian Mortgage Corporation (MIK), advised by Delphos, the global financial advisory firm. This transformative deal … Read more

Tropical Hainan Island, China: Tourist’s Paradise Filled with Sunshine, Hospitality

Source: Media Outreach HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Recently, the Hainan Free Trade Port in southern China has launched various events featuring intangible cultural heritage to celebrate the Spring Festival. Visitors can look forward to abundant sunshine, a rich cultural legacy, verdant rainforests, and warm hospitality over the holiday … Read more

Palmerston North’s biggest social housing development opens

Source: New Zealand Government The opening of Palmerston North’s biggest social housing development will have a significant impact for whānau in need of safe, warm, dry housing, Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says.The minister visited the development today at North Street where a total of 50 two, three, and four-bedroom homes plus a shared community … Read more

Serious crash, Clevely Line, Palmerston North

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash in Palmerston North this evening. At around 8.35pm, Police were called to the Clevely Line and Railway Road intersection. Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries. The intersection is closed, and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to take an … Read more

Road blocked, SH51, Waipatu

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) SH51/Ruahapia Road near Waipatu is blocked following a crash this evening. Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at around 6.45pm. There have been no reported injuries. The road is blocked between Napier Road and St Georges Road and diversions are in place. Motorists are advised to avoid … Read more

SH3 from New Plymouth temporarily closed to south bound traffic

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 24 January 2025 5:12 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi A stretch of State Highway 3 south of New Plymouth will be closed to southbound traffic until later tonight. Tomo (small hole) SH3, between Mangorei and Hydro Road is currently closed after a tomo  (small hole) formed at the … Read more

Resealing ahead for SH51 Georges Drive/Ellison Street, Napier

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency A stretch of State Highway 51 Georges Drive/Ellison Street in Napier will be closing for 2 days of resealing next month. Crews will be working on SH51 between Marine Parade and Kennedy Road on Saturday 8 February and Sunday 9 February. The work is being done during the day on … Read more

Kaplan (Singapore)’s New City Campus at Odeon 333: Empowering Students for Success in the Future Economy

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Kaplan (Singapore) officially launched its new Odeon 333 City Campus1 on 17 January 2025, another dynamic hub for delivering Murdoch University and Kaplan programmes and fostering a vibrant environment for student activities. This landmark occasion also celebrates the longstanding partnership between Murdoch … Read more

KPMG in Singapore Introduces Strategic Guide to Boost Digital Talent and Inspire Green Innovation

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – KPMG in Singapore (KPMG) has launched a strategic guide, Advancing Digital Sustainable Talent for the Future, to support local businesses in developing digital talent while embedding sustainability into their operations. Created with contributions from the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) … Read more

MSIG Asia And The RiskPoint Group Join Forces To Drive Renewable Energy Insurance Across Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – MSIG Asia Pte Ltd (“MSIG”), a leading general insurance brand in the region, and The RiskPoint Group (“RiskPoint”), one of Europe’s largest Managing General Underwriters specialising in renewable energy, have announced a strategic partnership to advance renewable energy insurance in Asia Pacific. … Read more

Qualification and programme eligibility – final-year Fees Free

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Only qualifications and programmes at Levels 3 and above on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) are eligible. Eligible qualifications and programmes must be recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or Universities New Zealand and funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) from: the Delivery at Levels … Read more

Universities – Historian Dr Toby Boraman announced as 2025 JD Stout Fellow – Vic

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Historian Dr Toby Boraman has been appointed as the 2025 JD Stout Fellow by the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. As the JD Stout Fellow, Dr Boraman will continue his in-depth research for his upcoming book, provisionally titled Knocking … Read more

From Page to Stage®: Rousing the Dragon Premieres in March

Source: Media Outreach Re-imagining a Classic Tale of the Three Kingdoms in English; Renowned Theatre Director Dr Vicki Ooi’s 101st Production HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Widely celebrated for its literary and artistic value, as well as its timeless virtues, the Chinese literary classic Romance of the Three … Read more

Wildberries Posts Surge in E-Commerce Sales in Central Asia in 2024

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, saw a surge in sales turnover for its operations in Central Asia in 2024. With a population of 75 million and rapidly growing online retail penetration, Central Asia is one of the world’s most … Read more

Visa and Fintech DealMe Collaborate to Launch Cross-Border Card Installment Payments

Source: Media Outreach Cardholders with locally issued Visa credit cards in Vietnam will soon have access to real-time installment offers at top merchants in South Korea, enhancing repayment convenience while traveling HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and … Read more

Resurfacing work and road closures coming for State Highway 73 Arthur’s Pass.

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Arthur’s Pass is about to get the benefits of the ongoing state highway summer maintenance season. Contractors will be hard at work on the Alpine Highway near Arthur’s Pass Village early next month carrying out essential resurfacing works. Work is planned for Monday, 3 February, and Tuesday February. It will … Read more

Commissioner recommends panel inquire into Judge’s conduct

Source: New Zealand Government The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has recommended a Judicial Conduct Panel be established to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken in an incident last November, Attorney-General Judith Collins said today.“I referred the matter of Judge Aitken’s alleged conduct during an incident on 22 … Read more

Government Cuts – Privatisation and asset sales puts profits ahead of people’s needs – PSA

Source: PSA Privatising public services like health that we all rely on will move the focus from delivering for people in need to cutting costs to boost profits of companies. The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi strongly opposes increased delivery by private providers of public services like health and education, and asset sales … Read more

WorkSafe New Zealand welcomes new Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 24 January 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand welcomes Corey Sinclair as its new Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate. Corey started with WorkSafe on Wednesday 22 January. As Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate, Corey leads the design and delivery of our commercial investment and people strategies, to help enable WorkSafe to deliver our … Read more

Appeal for information: burglaries, Rolleston

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Attribute to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area Response Manager, Canterbury Rural South: Rolleston Police investigating reports of burglaries from residential addresses in recent weeks would like to hear from anyone who may have information that could help. Three separate incidents have been reported since the 1 January this year. … Read more

Road closed, SH2, Ormond

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Matawai Road/SH2 is closed following a serious crash in Ormond this afternoon. Police were alerted to a two vehicle crash near Hatten Lane at around 1.10pm. Initial enquiries suggest there are injuries. The road is closed while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene. Southbound traffic has diversions however … Read more

Aon Names Puneet Swani Head of Talent Solutions in Asia Pacific to Accelerate Aon’s Human Capital Strategy in the Region

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced Puneet Swani has been named head of Talent Solutions for Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Swani will be based in Singapore and report to Tim Dwyer, head of Human Capital for … Read more

EVM, Solarvest and PECC2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption in Vietnam through the new Direct Power Purchase Agreement Mechanism (DPPA) via National Grid

Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 January 2025 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between, Saigon Jim Brother’s Corporation (EVM), Solarvest (Vietnam) Company Limited (“Solarvest”), and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2), marking the start of a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating … Read more