Hunger for Culture: New Airbnb Data Reveals Rise of Culinary Travel in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach Food & Drink is now the fastest-growing category among Airbnb Experiences in Indonesia by search demand, with Bali emerging as the top spot for culinary bookings. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – For many travelers, exploring local culinary traditions is the trip itself. New Airbnb data highlights … Read more

Vinpearl Named The Strongest Hotel Brand Globally

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Vinpearl has officially been named the strongest hotel brand globally in 2026 by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, with its brand value surging 86% to US$381 million. This marks the first time a Vietnamese brand has claimed the … Read more

Hony Media Officially Expands into Robotics Platform Operation Business Establishes Joint Venture AIROBO (HK) to Deepen AI Application Scenarios

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – Hony Media Group (“Hony Media Group“, the “Company“; Stock code: 419.HK; together with its subsidiaries collectively known as the “Group“) today announced that it has jointly established a joint venture, AIROBO (HK) LIMITED, in Hong Kong with AIROBO PTE. LTD (“AIROBO”), marking the Group’s … Read more

Vinhomes Drives Asia’s Sustainable Real Estate Evolution Through Integrated ESG Scale

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Vinhomes, Vietnam’s leading real estate developer, is fundamentally redefining the role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in urban development. Moving beyond compliance reporting, the company has embedded ESG principles into every phase of its project lifecycle, from construction and governance … Read more

Allianz Cyber360 Protect Renamed to Allianz Scam Protect — Because When It Comes to Scams, Clarity Matters

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd. (“Allianz”) has renamed its personal cyber insurance product from Allianz Cyber360 Protect to Allianz Scam Protect, ensuring the product’s name immediately communicates what it does: protect Singaporeans financially when they fall victim to scams. Earlier this year, … Read more

Plaza 66 Unveils Major Upgrade with 6,749 sq. m. of New and Reconfigured Space

Source: Media Outreach Phase 3 Pavilion Expansion 100% Committed, Opening in September 2026 HONG KONG SAR and SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”; SEHK stock code: 00101) today announced the upgrade of Plaza 66 in Shanghai, adding and reconfiguring a total … Read more

ÉLLILUX Opens Its Doors at Raffles City

Source: Media Outreach Introducing A New Language of Contemporary Fine Jewellery SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – A new chapter in contemporary fine jewellery begins with the opening of ÉLLILUX at #01-39A, Raffles City Shopping Centre. Rigato Collection of brushed gold jewellery combines Italian craftsmanship with young and fashionable styles ÉLLILUX … Read more

SOKOYO Advances Global Solar Street Lighting Capabilities

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – SOKOYO, a top manufacturer of solar street lights, has installed 252 sets of lighting units in QatarEnergy‘s solar power project in Ras Laffan and Masaieed in Qatar. SOKOYO’s installed in a municipal lighting project in an Asian country. Installation of SOKOYO‘s … Read more

Advocacy – Judicial review claim filed against government for approving launches of spy satellites over Gaza

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa   Proceedings have been filed today (eds 12 August) in the Wellington High Court challenging the government’s approval of BlackSky spy satellite launches from the Rocket Lab site at Māhia. The grounds state the satellites risk supplying Israel’s military with targeting data to use in Gaza.   New Zealand-founded space … Read more

Meeting to discuss understaffing at Waitākere Hospital

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation NZNO West Auckland nurses and Te Atatū MP Phil Twyford will host a meeting tomorrow to discuss ways to end understaffing at Waitākere hospital! Waitākere Hospital is among the worst-staffed and worst-resourced hospitals in Aotearoa. Patients, whānau, and healthcare workers are all feeling the consequences. As nurses and healthcare assistants … Read more

Vietnam Veterans’ Day 2026: 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan

Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage The national Vietnam Veterans’ Day commemoration will be held on Tuesday 18 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. “We invite New Zealanders to join us at Pukeahu to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day and honour everyone who served during the Vietnam War,” says Secretary for Culture and … Read more

EPA welcomes fine for illegal clearance of wetland vegetation in Northland

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) welcomes the fine for the Far North Waters Alliance (FNWA) for illegally clearing vegetation within, or within a 10-metre setback of, a natural wetland. On 5 August the Whangārei District Court fined the FNWA $42,250 after pleading guilty to a charge under the Resource Management Act. … Read more

Nursing Council audit pause puts patient safety at risk

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation A decision by the New Zealand Nursing Council to pause part of its recertification process will put patients at risk, NZNO says. Every year the Nursing Council audits five percent of practising nurses to provide assurance that nurses are meeting continuing competence requirements (https://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/Public/Nursing/Continuing_competence/NCNZ/nursing-section/Continuing_Competence.aspx). Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa NZNO … Read more

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12 pm and 1pm today, Wednesday 12 August, the fifty-third time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of the 17 incidents, eight were in areas impacted by the strike. Two were medical events … Read more

Road closed, SH1, Hinds

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 1/Rangitata Highway is closed following a two vehicle crash this evening. Police were called to the crash at the intersection with Frisbys Road about 4.40pm. There are reports of serious injuries.  The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the…

Delays following crash: SH20, Manukau

Source: New Zealand Police Motorists are advised to expect delays on State Highway 20 following a crash this afternoon. Police were notified at 4.45pm after a truck hit an over bridge near the Lambie Drive onramp. There were no reports of injury. Two westbound lanes are currently blocked and traffic is building. Heavy delays are…

Thomson is Malaysia’s First Hospital to Install Next-Generation Integrated Surgical Energy Platform for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Source: Media Outreach KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (“Thomson”) is the first hospital in Malaysia to introduce a next-generation integrated surgical energy platform into its operating theatres. This innovation strengthens its minimally invasive surgical capabilities and enhances patient experience. From left: Dr Savitha Dharan, … Read more

Updated science and social sciences curriculum prepares students for a changing world

Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today released the fully updated Science and Social Sciences learning areas for Years 0 to 10, setting out a clearer, more engaging pathway for what children will learn from their first years at school through to Year 10. “Science sparks curiosity about how the world works, while…

Further sexual offending charge filed against man already before courts

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Inspector Scott Anderson: A 63-year-old man accused of historic sexual offending is facing new charges. Already charged with four counts of unlawful sexual connection with a male aged 12-16 and due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 25 August, the man was arrested today and charged with…

CCOHK premieres Space Fantasy – a musical spectacular on 29 and 30 August 2026 at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium

Source: Media Outreach 29 AUG 2026 (SAT) 3:00pm & 7:30pm30 AUG 2026 (SUN) 3:00pmTsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium Presented by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Space Fantasy – an outer space musical spectacular for all the family – premieres in Hong Kong … Read more

Appeal for information following serious crash in Grove Bush, Southland

Source: New Zealand Police Southland Police investigating a serious crash in the Grove Bush area this week are appealing to the public for information to assist in our enquiries. The crash occurred on Monday 10 August on the Grove Bush Road and Rakahoka Hedgehope Road intersection, around 5:20pm, involving a heavy vehicle stock truck and…

Eight new emergency helicopters now in service

Source: New Zealand Government The people of Hawkes Bay are the latest to benefit from a major upgrade of New Zealand’s emergency helicopters, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today.  “In 2024, New Zealand’s helicopter fleet was the oldest in the developed world and the coalition government has invested to fix that,” Ms Costello says. “The…

Allianz: Data center boom ushers in a new era of infrastructure risks and opportunities for insurers

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Artificial intelligence is driving one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in decades, but the rapid global build-out of data centers is also creating a new era of construction, operational, climate and insurance risks, according to the latest Allianz Commercial The data … Read more

JETCO Connect 2.0 drives Johor – Singapore collaboration to create new tourism offerings

Source: Media Outreach Tourism businesses and industry partners invited to collaborate with JETCO as Visit Johor 2026 gathers momentum. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Following the successful launch of JETCO Connect in 2025, Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office Singapore (JETCO) is taking the next step with JETCO Connect 2.0, … Read more

Community voices helping shape Canterbury's biosecurity future

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Community voices helping shape Canterbury’s biosecurity future | Environment Canterbury Date: 12 Aug 2026 Knowledgeable community members will help inform the future of biosecurity in Waitaha Canterbury, with a new three-year term of Environment Canterbury’s Biosecurity Advisory Groups now underway.   The Biosecurity Advisory Groups bring together community members, mana…

Shama Responds to the Rise in Multi-City Living Among Today’s Professionals, Elevating Every Stay Beyond Accommodation with ‘The Joy of Living’

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2026 – Living between cities is fast becoming part of everyday life. People travel from elsewhere in Thailand to Bangkok for health checks and recovery; parents come to care for their children during term time or attend important family occasions; business travellers commute … Read more