Retirement Costs Soar Faster Than Inflation, Monthly Spend Hits HK$15,090: Over 72% of HK Retirees Wish They’d Acted Sooner

Source: Media Outreach IFPHK x YF Life: Hong Kong–Macau Retirement Expense Indexrises to 131.6 — Monthly Spending Reaches HK$15,090 Retiree Living Costs Have Risen Nearly 3 Times Faster Than General Inflation Since 2020 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK), in … Read more

Powering the AI Economy: How Banks Are Managing Their Growing Data Centre Risk Exposure

Source: Morningstar DBRS 27 August 2026 Overview The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered an unprecedented surge in demand for digital infrastructure, particularly data centres.  Once viewed as a niche segment within real estate and infrastructure markets, these facilities have rapidly evolved into a distinct asset class.  As AI models grow in scale and … Read more

HKT to participate in GenA.I. Sandbox++ to develop AI Agent identity verification

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – HKT Payment Limited[1], HKT’s financial services arm, has been selected by Hong Kong’s financial regulators to participate in the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) Sandbox++ initiative and conduct a pilot trial on registration and verification for AI … Read more

ATFX World Trading Cup Gains Momentum as Traders Worldwide Compete for USD 210,000

Source: Media Outreach Registration extended to 14 September 2026 following strong global response, giving more traders the opportunity to compete HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – ATFX World Trading Cup is under way, bringing together new and existing ATFX clients from around the world to compete for a USD … Read more

Dusit brings ASAI Hotels to Malaysia with the opening of ASAI Gamuda Cove – the brand’s largest property to date

Source: Media Outreach Opening in September within one of Selangor’s most ambitious developments, ASAI Gamuda Cove brings together 280 rooms, locally inspired dining, and easy access to wetlands and waterpark attractions in a well-connected destination near Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sepang International Circuit BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – … Read more

Northland nurse and academic wins prestigious Māori leadership award

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa Northland nurse and academic Dr Pipi Barton has been awarded the 2026 Te Akenehi Hei Memorial Award celebrating nurse leadership. This prestigious title is awarded only every two years. It is the highest honour that can be given by Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa representing Tōpūtanga … Read more

Earth Sciences – What happened in Nepal, could it happen here and does climate change play a role?

Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the tragic events yesterday in Nepal, including those who have lost loved ones, those who are missing, and everyone involved in the response and recovery effort. The comments below are intended to help explain what is currently understood about the … Read more

Turning AI Innovation into Sustainable Profitability: Deepexi Technology (1384.HK) Delivers Surging Revenue, Quarterly Profitability, and a Differentiated Enterprise AI Platform

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – In an era when enterprise software valuations are being fundamentally repriced by the rise of agentic AI, Deepexi Technology Co., Ltd. (1384.HK) has emerged as a rare counterexample: a pure-play enterprise AI platform that is delivering both technology leadership and … Read more

ZTE Hosts Hong Kong Industrial Delegation to Advance Digital Transformation in GBA Manufacturing

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, hosted a delegation of the Shenzhen Advanced Technology and Smart Manufacturing Delegation, jointly organized by the Shenzhen Liaison Unit (SZLU) of the Hong Kong Economic … Read more

Double homicide investigation launched, Wattle Downs

Source: New Zealand Police Police have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found dead at a Wattle Downs property this afternoon. At about 1.45pm, emergency services responded to reports of a woman unresponsive at an address on Gambare Place. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua, Counties…

Serious crash, Pilcher Road, Hastings district

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that has blocked Pilcher Road in Mangateretere this afternoon.  Police were alerted to the crash, between Giles Lane and Lawn Road, about 4.15pm.  Initial indications suggest one person has critical injuries, while another has serious injuries.  Diversions are in place and…

Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention changes finalised

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Justice Headline: Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention changes finalised Final decisions on proposed changes to the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention structure have been announced today [27 August] following consultation with staff, Board Chair and Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite says. “The new structure…

Government welcomes Tourism 2050 strategy

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the release of Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s Tourism 2050 strategy. “The strategy will contribute to ongoing conversations about the future of tourism and highlights a range of opportunities and challenges the sector will need to navigate over coming decades,” Louise Upston says.  “I congratulate TIA on…

Motorists asked to avoid Glenorchy – Queenstown Road and the Crown Range

Source: New Zealand Police Queenstown Police are asking motorists to avoid Glenorchy – Queenstown Road and the Crown Range following inclement weather.  Glenorchy – Queenstown Road is currently closed while authorities work to clear a landslide. The road is closed from One Mile Roundabout to Sunshine Bay. Police are on site along with FENZ and…

Cross-government plan to deliver stronger data

Source: New Zealand Government Information collected by government agencies through their ordinary day-to-day interactions is to be made more useful, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says.  This week the Government commenced the Admin Data Improvement Plan to help ensure information collected by agencies can better guide decisions in areas like education, health services, housing and infrastructure. Administrative…

Gang patches seized following Kawerau warrants

Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested six men, and seized drugs, ammunition, gang patches, and gang regalia, following search warrants in Kawerau this week.  Seven search warrants were executed across the Kawerau area on Tuesday 25 August by the Gang Disruption Unit as part of an operation targeting gang members known to have breached the Gangs…

Police respond to serious incident, Wattle Downs

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, Counties Manukau CIB: Police are responding to an unfolding serious incident in Wattle Downs this afternoon. At about 1.45pm, emergency services responded to reports of a woman unresponsive at an address on Gambare Place. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. During a…

Police serve up charges

Source: New Zealand Police Two men have received a slice of justice following a raft of burglaries at East Auckland eateries. Police had been busy piecing together a number of burglaries in the Howick area and made a breakthrough earlier this week. Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, says officers were investigating…

Short back and a side of charges

Source: New Zealand Police A fresh haircut wasn’t enough of a disguise to help a wanted man evade Police, who tracked him down in Māngere last night. The 30-year-old man had warrants out for his arrest following a number of incidents allegedly involving wilful damage, burglary, and threatening behaviour.   On 25 August, Police were advised…

Defence News – Memorial headstones recognise Niuean First World War servicemen

Source: New Zealand Defence Force 27 August 2026 Niuean personnel who answered the call to serve during the First World War are being remembered with memorial headstones in honour of their service. Thirty-nine memorial headstones were transported to Niue on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules and handed over to the Government of … Read more

The Gift Empire Broadens Regional Reach with Vietnam Office and Packaging Empire Launch

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – Corporate buyers in Singapore are increasingly asking for gifting and packaging to come from the same supplier, and for that supplier to hold sourcing presence in the region rather than in a single procurement market. The Gift Empire Pte Ltd, a Singapore … Read more

Chubb appoints Jon Longmore as Country President of New Zealand

Source: Media Outreach AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – Chubb today announced the appointment of Jon Longmore as Country President of New Zealand, effective September 2026. Based in Auckland, Longmore will report to Chris Colahan, Country President, Australia and New Zealand (Acting). In this role, Longmore will lead Chubb’s … Read more

Hong Kong Fashion Fest presents eight flagship programmes for its third edition

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 August 2026 – Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and spearheaded and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest will take … Read more

Kaitaia Crisis Recovery Café opens

Source: New Zealand Government People in Kaitaia who need mental health or addiction support now have another place to turn, with a new Crisis Recovery Café officially open, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced.  “Emergency departments aren’t always the best environment for someone experiencing mental distress. They can be busy, brightly lit and feel far…

Consultation on Developing a Specified Prescription Medicines List for Designated Paramedic Prescribers: Analysis of submissions

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 27 August 2026 img]:border [&>img]:border-brand-2-light field__item”> In August 2026 new regulations (Medicines (Designated Prescriber—Paramedics) Regulations 2026) enable paramedics who have completed appropriate training to be granted prescribing authority by Te Kaunihera Manapou – Paramedic Council of New Zealand (Te Kaunihera). The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (the…

Putting wine waste to work

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of winery lees – the organic residue from winemaking. Traditional disposal pathways are becoming more constrained and costly,” Mr McClay says. “We’re investing more than $2.79…