New Dunedin Hospital outpatient building officially opens

Source: New Zealand Government Thousands more scans, day surgeries, and specialist appointments will soon be delivered in Dunedin each year following the official opening of the new outpatient building today, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “The New Dunedin Hospital project is a critical investment in modernising healthcare for the people of Dunedin and the wider…

Plants with superpowers – and how they can help protect us

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 September 2026 The nursery, based at Motukārara, 30 minutes southwest of Christchurch, is growing and selling plants with ‘superpowers’ with a mission to make the region more resilient to fires, floods and the impacts of climate change. Nursery Manager Jess Ward says there’s only half a per cent of…

Rescue at the rising river

Source: New Zealand Police A woman trapped by rising river waters in Taupō Bay was rescued during the weekend following a coordinated multi-agency response. At around 3.45pm on 29 August, Police received a report from a walker stuck at a crossing on the Wairakau Stream. The woman had spent the day walking the Duke’s Nose…

Best Mart 360 Reports Interim Revenue Growth to HK$1.45 billion

Source: Media Outreach Proposed an interim dividend of HK11.0 cents per share Highlights: Revenue increased to approximately HK$1,450.9 million. Gross profit increased to approximately HK$518.8 million. Profit attributable to owners of the Company amounted to approximately HK$116.2 million. As at 30 June 2026, the Group operated a total of 190 chain retail stores Basic earnings … Read more

Ingdan, Inc. (400.HK) Announces 2026 Interim Results

Source: Media Outreach Highlights of the Interim Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026: Benefiting from sustained strong chip demand across the AI data center (“AIDC”), storage and robotics sectors, the Group’s revenue increased by approximately 98.4% year-on-year to approximately RMB13,249.2 million; The Group recorded gross profit of approximately RMB799.7 million and net … Read more

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Prelude “Innovation. Next by Nature.”

Source: Media Outreach Partnered with CB Insights to unveil Hong Kong leads Asia and ranks fifth globally for high-potential start-ups, orchestrating the next era of global tech innovation Key Takeaways: HKSTP’s 25th Anniversary Prelude theme, “Innovation. Next by Nature.”, brings together great minds and bold ideas to inspire what comes next for Hong Kong’s innovation … Read more

Five Years After Expansion, Qianhai Opens a New Chapter in Institutional Opening-Up

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – September 6 marks the fifth anniversary of the promulgation of the Plan for Comprehensive Deepening Reform and Opening Up of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (“Qianhai Plan”). Just days earlier, on August 26, Qianhai celebrated its 16th … Read more

Over 20,000 Young Players Chase Their Dreams on the Pitch – Beijing’s Very Own “World Cup” Concludes

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The 43rd “Baidui Cup” Football Tournament recently came to a close in Beijing. First established in 1984, this youth football tournament introduced a “two‑track” system for the first time this year, with separate Popularization and Competitive Groups. The event attracted a … Read more

Airshow China kicks off its 100-day countdown to the 30th Anniversary

Source: Media Outreach ZHUHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The 100-day Countdown to the 16th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2026) was launched on August 28 in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Scheduled for December 7-13 this year, Airshow China 2026 will mark for the official start of its 100-day … Read more

PolyU develops quantum-tunnelling field-effect transistor to overcome barriers to integrated-circuit chip development

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The next generation of microelectronics relies on improvements in transistor switching performance to advance computing power. However, conventional semiconductor technology has hit the physical “Boltzmann limit”, which restricts the energy efficiency of traditional transistors. A research team at The Hong … Read more

Apical Provides Free Health Screenings and Treatment for Lubuk Gaung Residents

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – Apical, through PT Sari Dumai Oleo (PT SDO), recently provided free health screenings and treatment to more than 60 residents of Lubuk Gaung, Sungai Sembilan, Dumai, Riau, helping bring basic healthcare services closer to the local community. Held at the grounds of … Read more

TrueHealth Medical (02697.HK) H1 Revenue Surges over 30-Fold; Surgical Robots Enter Accelerated Commercialization

Source: Media Outreach   HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 31 August 2026 – A national charging framework for surgical robots was formally established earlier this year, heralding imminent industry-wide volume growth. With payment rules clarified, billing barriers for hospitals procuring such equipment have been removed, opening a window for accelerated installation of domestic … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield Speaks at RICS China Summit 2026, Sharing Insights into Global Assets and Technology Reshaping Under the New Landscape of the 15th Five-Year Plan

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, has participated in the RICS China Summit 2026. The firm’s representative speakers at the event included KK Chiu, International Director and Chief Executive, Greater China, Cushman & Wakefield, and Chair, … Read more

Lifestyle – Thousands of Kiwis Could Pay Up to 70% Less for the Gym This September

Source: Exercise New Zealand 31 August 2026 “When household budgets are tight, investing in your health shouldn’t be the thing that has to go.” “Last year, around 1,700 Kiwis took advantage of this initiative. This September, we want to help thousands more take that first step.” “Sometimes people don’t need more motivation, they just need … Read more

Have you seen Triston?

Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help finding Triston, who has been reported missing from the Māngere East area. The 17-year-old was last seen at about 1.30pm this afternoon near Hokianga Street. He is described as about 183cms tall with short dark brown hair and wears glasses. He was last seen…

World Vision – MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR MODERN SLAVERY LAW, WITH OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN OVER TIME

Source: World Vision New Zealand World Vision New Zealand welcomes the Education and Workforce Select Committee’s report on the Modern Slavery Bill and urges Parliament to pass the legislation before the election with strong cross-party support. More than 340 groups and individuals submitted on the draft Bill, with significant support from businesses, advocacy organisations, and … Read more

Transport Group says Deferring road tax increases is kicking the can down the road – Transporting NZ

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight association Transporting New Zealand says that decreasing investment in the road network will lead to transport issues that fuel the cost-of-living crisis. The Government announced today that, if re-elected, the previously planned increase of 12 cents per litre in January 2027, followed by a further 6 … Read more

V Aesthetics Holdings Commits S$400,000 to Support Dogs in SOSD’s Care

Source: Media Outreach Largest single-year corporate commitment received by SOSD will support welfare staffing, improved bedding, enhanced nutrition and shelter upgrades for close to 200 dogs in its care. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – V Aesthetics Holdings, the operator of one of Singapore’s largest aesthetics group, has committed S$400,000 over … Read more

Waipawa Bridge blocked, State Highway 2, Waipawa

Source: New Zealand Police The Waipawa Bridge on State Highway 2 in Waipawa is currently blocked following a crash this afternoon. Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on the bridge, involving a campervan and a car, around 4.20pm.  Initial indicators are that there are injuries. The bridge is closed in both directions and is…

WisPaper Introduces TrueCite to Help Researchers Verify AI-Generated Academic References

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – WisPaper has introduced TrueCite, a citation verification tool designed to detect and flag AI-hallucinated academic references as concerns grow over fabricated citations appearing in AI-assisted research and scientific literature. As generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in academic research and writing, a new … Read more

Lee Kum Kee Sauce Creates Summer Internship Experience for Local Secondary School Students

Source: Media Outreach Participating in the CMA’s “Business-School Partnership Programme” and FHKI & HKSTP’s “Innopreneur Experience Journey” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – This month, Lee Kum Kee Sauce (“Lee Kum Kee”), the century-old sauce brand, partnered with The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong’s (CMA) “Business-School Partnership Programme” … Read more

2026 ALUXE Unveils the New Disney Winnie the Pooh 100th Anniversary Wedding Ring Collection

Source: Media Outreach The Honey Halo Collection Captures a Heart-Stirring Journey of Love Through Two-Tone Diamonds and Honeycomb-Inspired Design SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 August 2026 – The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of A. A. Milne’s original Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926. Over the past century, the honey-loving bear’s gentle humour … Read more