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Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – In December 2025, UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) officially launched a pilot program for cross-border QR payments connecting China and Vietnam. This program aims to further enhance the mobile payment experience for Chinese tourists in … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – Following last week’s HKD20 million donation for emergency relief and community recovery efforts, AIA Hong Kong is now allocating an additional HKD20 million to further demonstrate solidarity and provide dedicated support to customers and their families during this challenging time. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – SOZO Pte Ltd has announced a major milestone in its strategic alliance with KADOKAWA Corporation (KADOKAWA), as a consolidated subsidiary of KADOKAWA’s global group network. This collaboration will strengthen efforts to bring high-quality Japanese pop culture experiences to fans across Asia, combining … Read more
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, announces the publication of the industry’s first Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement Network and Risk Control Platform Whitepaper (the “X-Net Whitepaper”). The whitepaper presents an end-to-end framework designed to resolve long-standing inefficiencies … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The Football Ferns face the Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide for the second in their two-match friendly series. The Matildas beat the Ferns comfortably 5-0 in their first match at Gosford on Saturday. Tonight’s match will mark Annalie Longo’s last with the Ferns, as she retires from international football. Kick-off … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand SH6 remains closed and diversions are in place while the Serious Crash Unit carries out an investigation. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi Police have arrested a man in Invercargill after he fled when they tried to speak to him about a driving concern. A chase was authorised at about 5pm, but abandoned after … Read more
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops. Adama New Zealand Limited applied to import or manufacture the herbicide, Tower, which contains the active ingredients chlorotoluron at 250 g/L, pendimethalin at 300 g/L, and diflufenican at 40 … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A student run thrift store in Otago sifted through over 520kg of donations this year. Te Oraka, which runs on the principles of the circular economy, employs five local uni students and sells clothes, refurbed bikes and grooming products, with all profits fed back into the business. Maggie Craw has been … Read more
Source: Media Outreach Recognising true leadership which is measured not only by results, but by the ability to create lasting value for society. BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The ACES Awards 2025 concluded its two-day celebration in Bali with Day Two shining a spotlight on Asia’s most inspiring leaders, … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police A man is in custody after a fleeing driver incident in Invercargill tonight. About 5pm, Police went to speak to the man about a driving matter when the vehicle fled. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said a pursuit was authorised, but it was abandoned when the fleeing vehicle’s driving deteriorated. … Read more
Source: Media Outreach OceanX has completed its first research mission in Timor-Leste, carrying out fourteen days of integrated science and exploration across the northern coast and Atauro Island region. Dili, Timor-Leste – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The mission brought together scientists from KAUST, the University of Florida, the University of Western … Read more
Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – German explorer Jana Alessa Bittner, currently on a solo mission to visit all 197 countries and become the youngest German woman to achieve this milestone, recently selected Taipei as the 80th stop on her global journey. Her early November visit highlighted … Read more
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – In today’s interconnected world, education is more than a credential, it is a passport to global opportunities. Singapore Institute of Management Global Education (SIM GE) exemplifies this vision through strategic partnerships with two leading North American institutions, the University at Buffalo (UB), … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand AAP / www.photosport.nz An experienced sport’s leader says a special general meeting called within the Waikato Bay of Plenty zone over concerns with Netball New Zealand’s governance reflects growing frustration in the netball community. But there’s been no indication from the other four netball zones in New Zealand that they will … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Public Service Commissioner says it is “likely” the commission will run social media advertisements on public sector negotiations again, as it engages an independent party to review their use. In early November, Labour’s MP Camilla Belich wrote to the Auditor-General, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi One person has serious injuries after a car crashed into a river off State Highway 2 near Whakatāne. Police were called to White Pine Bush Road, Taneatua, at 6.05pm. The highway, which goes over the one-lane Pekatahi Bridge, is blocked between Foster and Taneatua Roads and is … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz It’s advantage West Indies after day one of the first test in Christchurch. The Black Caps stumbled to stumps at 231 for nine after a solid platform was laid at the top. Despite losing Devon Conway in the opening over for a duck, Tom Latham … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Veterans Chris Penk says there is a lot of uncertainty about how many people might make a claim. NICK MONRO / RNZ The government has not ruled out legal action, after a court ruling made defence veterans eligible for billions of dollars in further support. The landmark High Court … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand St Paul’s Anglican Church priest Chris Williams with the returned candlestick, dedicated to his grandfather Percy Williams. RNZ / Peter de Graaf It once was lost, but now it’s found. The parishioners of St Paul’s Church in Paihia are celebrating the mysterious return of a historic stolen candlestick, but they would … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an aggravated robbery of a Christchurch dairy. Three people robbed the store on Opawa Road about 6.40am, during which the owner was stabbed and seriously injured. The three fled in a car, taking the till and other items, according to … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 2 in Whakatane this evening. About 6.05pm, Police were called to White Pine Bush Road, where a car had crashed into a river. One person reportedly has serious injuries, and the highway is blocked between Foster … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand The spot where a plaque was stolen. Supplied / Invercargill City Council The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches, after thieves stole burial plaques off soldiers’ graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery sometime between 28 October and 22 … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police One person is seriously injured following a crash that has blocked Korere Tophouse Road in the Tasman District today. About 5.55pm, a caravan rolled between Tophouse and Bullock roads. A second person suffered minor injuries. The road is likely to remain closed for some time and motorists should expect delays. ENDS … Read more
Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have arrested a 14-year-old after the aggravated robbery of an Opawa Road convenience store earlier today. The convenience store was robbed by three offenders about 6.40am on Tuesday 2 December. During the incident, the store owner was stabbed, causing serious injuries to him. The offenders fled in a vehicle, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and other top cops appear before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. RNZ / Anneke Smith The top figures in the police are appearing before a Select Committee as part of Parliament’s Scrutiny Week. Commissioner Richard Chambers, along with the deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand Penny Simmonds said there were three or four ministerial appointments for each council and they took effect immediately. RNZ / Mark Papalii Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced her appointees to the governing councils of the first 10 polytechnics to leave super-institute Te Pūkenga and return to stand-alone status. The … Read more
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch principal is disputing that the mouldy meals served to students yesterday had been left at the school from the previous week. The Food Safety Authority says it’s more than likely that some lunches provided by Compass Group to Haeata Community Campus last Thursday remained at the school and weren’t … Read more