Thailand – Canada Pilot Carbon Capture in Cement Industry to Advance Net Zero 2050

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is advancing Thailand–Canada collaboration by piloting carbon capture technology in the Thai cement industry. The initiative designates the “Saraburi Sandbox” as a low-carbon technology testbed, bringing together industry, government, academia, and global partners to support the … Read more

IperionX Advances American Titanium Growth Strategy With Proposed U.S. Redomiciliation and Board Appointment

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Highlights  Proposed U.S. redomiciliation: IperionX intends to redomicile its ultimate parent company to Texas, subject to shareholder, court, regulatory and other customary approvals, to align the Company’s legal and capital-markets structure with its integrated U.S. manufacturing, critical minerals and technology operations. Simplified Nasdaq structure: Subject to final structuring and exchange approvals, common stock in … Read more

Economy – Yen intervention exposes hidden fault lines in global portfolios: deVere CEO

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Source: deVere Group August 3 2026 Japan and the US just intervened together for the first time in decades, and the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations says the fallout will hit global portfolios in ways in which few investors are prepared. Nigel Green of deVere Group‘s comments come as … Read more

Tech Security – New Zealand: every 8th website runs with a known security flaw!

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Source: Piperic Research We analysed 59 million websites with the help of AI. The result is dismal. We examined 120,989 live websites in New Zealand. Of these, 35,158 use WordPress, and where the version number was also visible (26,955 sites), 14,583 — that is 54.1% — run a plugin or theme that contains a publicly … Read more

iRad Hospital Featured on CNN’s Meanwhile in Asia

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Source: Media Outreach Spotlighting Macao’s Emerging Medical and Wellness Sector MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – iRad Hospital, a premier medical and wellness facility launched by Melco Resorts & Entertainment and iRad Group, was recently featured in a July 2026 episode of CNN’s internationally broadcast program Meanwhile in Asia. The … Read more

Rising Above the Turbulence: How Malaysian SMEs are Redefining Economic Resilience

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – In an era defined by localized inflation, an escalating global energy crisis, and supply chain disruptions, a distinct class of Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is rewriting the playbook. Rather than retreating into survival mode, these trailblazers are actively … Read more

hk0debt.com Launches Free Debt Restructuring Information Platform to Help Hong Kong Borrowers Compare IVA, DRP and Bankruptcy Options

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – hk0debt.com, a free Traditional Chinese information platform covering debt restructuring options in Hong Kong, today announced its full launch. The platform explains the city’s main formal and informal debt solutions — including Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), Debt Relief Plan (DRP), … Read more

Singapore Institute of Management Partners with Peak Energy to Deploy Onsite Solar, Advancing Its Green Energy Drive

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Source: Media Outreach 14-year power purchase agreement will cut SIM’s energy rates by more than 45% while delivering approximately 1,100 MWh of solar energy annually to its Clementi Road campus SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), one of Singapore’s leading private, not-for-profit education and lifelong … Read more

Pattaya Is More Than Just the Beach: How ‘Event Tourism’ Is Making This Seaside City Near Bangkok a Year-Round Destination

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – At a time when travel for Thai people is no longer simply about ‘taking a break’, many are choosing to travel to attend events that interest them, whether sporting competitions, music festivals, seaside activities, art events or city festivals. These experiences … Read more

Skyro Reaches Operational Break-Even in H1 2026 as Portfolio Grows Almost Eightfold

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Source: Media Outreach Digital consumer finance group reports positive operating profit for the first half of 2026 as it prepares to expand across the GCC and South-East Asia MANAMA, BAHRAIN / MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Skyro, a digital consumer finance group headquartered in Bahrain, posted its first-ever half-year … Read more

Laying the foundation for burglary charges

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Source: New Zealand Police Quick work by Auckland City Police nailed down a suspect and recovered stolen tools following a burglary at a Parnell construction site. Late last week, Police received a report of burglary from a construction site in Parnell Road. Over $8000 worth of tools were allegedly taken, including drills, saws and batteries.…

Precision under pressure: New Zealand’s firefighters to compete in national driving challenge

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Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Some of New Zealand’s firefighters will put their precision, judgment and nerves to the test in Feilding this weekend, as they compete in the United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) National Drivers Challenge. Held at Chris Amon Circuit, Manfeild Park on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August, the competition showcases the … Read more

More than 400 science workers will strike tomorrow – Govt’s new science institute attempting to revert to inequitable performance pay

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi More than 400 scientists, technicians, and support workers at the New Zealand Institute of Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science)- will strike from 8am to 12pm tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August) to oppose their employer attempting to change its step-based pay system to entirely performance-based pay. … Read more

Belonging Matters for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

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Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand A sense of belonging isn’t just a nice feeling – it is foundational to our mental wellbeing. With loneliness on the rise, Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (12–18 October) shines a light on how small, everyday moments of connection can build stronger, more inclusive communities across Aotearoa. This … Read more

Love zones boost threatened native fish

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 August 2026 DOC ranger Matt Brady says spawning is an essential part of the īnanga life cycle, but having exactly the right environment can be tricky, and in the Hawke’s Bay, some of that habitat was washed out by the cyclone or choked with silt. “We know īnanga are…

HDBank secures record international syndicated social loan in Vietnam

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) on July 30 signed a US$721 million international syndicated social loan with the Asian Development Bank, Standard Chartered and other international financial institutions, marking the largest … Read more

HDBank posts 31% rise in first-half profit, assets exceed VND1 quadrillion

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Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with pre-tax profit rising 31% year-on-year to VND13.2 trillion (US$505 million). An HDBank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of … Read more

Goat Island next site for paid parking to support conservation

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 August 2026 Paid parking is a tool used globally to support conservation by managing visitor numbers and generating revenue to contribute to the financial sustainability of popular natural and historic sites. DOC Auckland Operations Director Alex Rogers says New Zealand’s first marine reserve – Cape Rodney to Ōkakari Point,…

University Research – Psilocybin therapy sparks anorexia recovery motivation – UoA

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Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Monday, August 3, 2026 Psilocybin therapy may offer hope for people with anorexia nervosa, new research reveals. A groundbreaking study has found psilocybin therapy can lead to sustained improvements in anorexia symptoms and recovery motivation for up to a year. Dr Hannah Douglass led the study during her … Read more

Man dies following incident in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today. Emergency services were called to a Wilson Cres property at around 11:30am today, where a man was located unresponsive. Police notified ambulance and immediately commenced first aid. Unfortunately this…

Asian Business News: “Steps for Impact 2027” Announced

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Source: YAANA Ventures and Khiri Reach Foundation 3 August 2026 A new fundraiser open to all businesses in Asia will help charitable grassroots projects across the region. Steps for Impact 2027 will be an open and inclusive charitable event where businesses and individuals make a positive impact across Asia. YAANA Ventures and the Khiri Reach … Read more

Health – ProCare welcomes investment in community-based skin cancer care

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Source: ProCare 3 August 2026 Leading healthcare provider ProCare has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $23 million investment to expand skin cancer diagnosis and treatment services through general practice and community-based care. The initiative will support more New Zealanders to have skin lesions assessed and treated closer to home, while helping reduce pressure … Read more

Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread, weaves together ancestral techniques and contemporary design at New Zealand Fashion Week

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Source: Te Kanawa Project & Event Management Historical collections from the whānau of tohunga raranga, Dame Rangimārie Hetet and Diggeress Te Kanawa, will be showcased alongside a new generation of designers at Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread on 21 August during New Zealand Fashion Week at the Auckland Museum. On show will be … Read more

Business Canterbury: South Island Election Conference

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Source: Business Canterbury Friday 14 August 2026, 9:30am – 2pmTe Pae Christchurch Convention Centre All media are welcome to attend the South Island Election Conference. With more than 600 registrations, the conference will be the largest pre-election gathering of business and political leadership in the South Island. More information on the Conference can be found … Read more