From Macao to Millions: CreatorWeek 2025 Connects the Global Creator Ecosystem

Source: Media Outreach Taking place in Macao in October, Asia’s premier Creator festival offers unparalleled access and opportunities in the booming creator economy. MACAO SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – CreatorWeek, the experiential festival celebrating the global creator economy by blending business, fan engagement, entertainment, and brand activations, is proud to … Read more

NUH Puts Patients’ Priorities First Through Appropriate Care

Source: Media Outreach This pioneering initiative by the hospital can cut unnecessary interventions, optimise health outcomes and deliver sustainable care SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Imagine your next specialist’s appointment at a hospital being a true partnership. Instead of being prescribed a care plan outright, your doctor seeks your feedback, … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN Prices $875 Million Convertible Notes Offering

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced the pricing of its offering of $875 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A … Read more

Gaza Israel Ceasefire – PSNA cautious welcome for ceasefire and hostage release deal

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) PSNA is cautiously welcoming the Gaza ceasefire and proposed exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas.  At least 7,000 Palestinians are being held in detention without trial by Israel and about 20 Israeli soldiers are held by Hamas. Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co-chair, Maher Nazzal says the deal is a … Read more

Watsons Spearheads Aesthetic Beauty Trend With Strategic JCprogram Expansion Across Asia

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Watsons, AS Watson Group’s flagship health and beauty brand, strategically positions itself at the forefront of the global aesthetic beauty revolution through accelerating the expansion of JCprogram, an exclusive Japanese clinical skincare brand, across Asia. Building on its successful debut … Read more

Phuket, Thailand Rises as a Residential Haven for Indian Buyers, Led by Laguna Phuket and Banyan Group Residences

Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Phuket, Thailand’s largest island is fast becoming a top destination for Indian families and investors seeking property abroad. With its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, Phuket combines natural beauty with modern amenities, making it an exceptional place to live, … Read more

DCS expands asset-backed securitisation to S$450 million with AAA-rated senior notes

Source: Media Outreach Strong receivables performance and credit quality position DCS for continued growth SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – DCS, a transformative MAS-regulated non-bank financial institution innovating next-gen payments across traditional and blockchain rails, announced the closing of its latest and largest asset-backed private securitisation facility, upsized to S$450 million. … Read more

Jollibee Group Named Among Top Global Restaurant Brands for Sustainability Perception Value

Source: Media Outreach Jollibee Group also ranked #1 in Brand Finance 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index among all Philippine companies MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Jollibee Group, one of the world’s fastest-growing restaurant companies, has been recognized among the top restaurant brands globally in the 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index released … Read more

FGA Trust Expands Custody Capabilities for Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Issuers

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – FGA Trust today announced the expansion of its custody services to support future licensed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, positioning itself at the heart of the city’s new regulatory framework for digital assets. The strategic move is a direct response … Read more

Police thank the public for intervening following assault

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Rotorua Area Prevention Manager, Rotorua Police would like to thank members of the public who came to an older woman’s aid following an assault this afternoon. At around 3.50pm, Police were alerted to a 69-year-old woman having been assaulted on Hinemoa Street. After seeing the assault, … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Names New Disney Ambassadors

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is proud to announce the 2026–2027 Disney Ambassadors, Charlotte Wong and Daniella Rocca. They will officially assume their roles on January 1, 2026. The newly appointed Disney Ambassadors will take on the role of party … Read more

Completion of Strategic Acquisition of Hong Kong Life by Yuexiu Driving a New Chapter of Business Development and Innovation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited (“Hong Kong Life”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the strategic acquisition by Yuexiu Enterprises (Holdings) Limited (“Yuexiu”), marking an important milestone in Hong Kong Life’s development history for over 20 years. This … Read more

Philippines Joins the MICHELIN Guide’s Global Hotel Excellence with MICHELIN Key Distinctions

Source: Media Outreach 2,457 hotels worldwide awarded One, Two, or Three MICHELIN Keys, setting a new global benchmark for hotel excellence Debuting to the prestigious list for the first time are 5 hotels in the Philippines, each awarded One MICHELIN Key MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – The MICHELIN Guide … Read more

Malaysia Joins the MICHELIN Guide’s Global Hotel Excellence with MICHELIN Key Distinctions

Source: Media Outreach 2,457 hotels worldwide awarded One, Two, or Three MICHELIN Keys, setting a new global benchmark for hotel excellence Debuting to the prestigious list for the first time are 4 hotels in Malaysia (1 Two MICHELIN Keys; and 3 One MICHELIN Key hotels) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October … Read more

Speech to Facilities Management Summit 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Thank you for the invitation to join you today. As Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for Infrastructure, it is a real privilege to be here with so many of New Zealand’s facilities management professionals. You’re not often in the headlines. But you are the people who keep our schools, hospitals, justice … Read more

Hong Kong & Macau Join the MICHELIN Guide’s Global Hotel Excellence with MICHELIN Key Distinctions

Source: Media Outreach 2,457 hotels worldwide awarded One, Two, or Three MICHELIN Keys, setting a new global benchmark for hotel excellence Debuting to the prestigious list for the first time are 18 hotels in Hong Kong & Macau (1 Three MICHELIN Keys; 6 Two MICHELIN Keys; and 11 One MICHELIN Key hotels) HONG KONG SAR … Read more

Two further arrests in Marlborough methamphetamine operation

Source: New Zealand Police To be attributed to Detective Sergeant Ben Smith, Blenheim Tactical Crime Unit: Blenheim Police have made two further arrests today as part of Operation Memento, an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Marlborough region. Following a search warrant at a Marlborough property today, a 43-year-old woman … Read more

B.Grimm Power Joins Hands with Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2025

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating Thai Culture and Soft Power on the Global Stage While Highlighting the Success of Korea’s Clean Energy Transformation BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – B.Grimm Power, a leading global energy producer, proudly announced its successful role as the main sponsor of the “Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival … Read more

Serious crash, Henderson

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Swanson Road, Henderson. Police were called to the scene at 4.15pm after a car collided with a motorcyclist. One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene to carry out enquiries. … Read more

PSA slams Minister for crowing over making experienced public service workers redundant

Source: PSA The Government’s restructure of the public service has achieved little more than hurting people and encouraging more of our brightest to head to Australia. “Her comments today are insensitive and hurtful to the lives of thousands of public service workers her government has axed so it can cut taxes for landlords and big tobacco,” … Read more

Focus on State Highway 1 for Coastal Otago maintenance season

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Travelling on State Highway 1 in Otago is set to get smoother and safer as a result of a significant amount of roading work over the next few months. The maintenance season over spring and summer for the Coastal Otago highway network features multiple projects focused on SH1 in the … Read more

CTU congratulates Living Wage Movement for huge win

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff is today congratulating the Living Wage Movement and trade unions for their victory in keeping the living wage in government procurement contracts. “The living wage is set at a level that allows New Zealanders to live a decent life. Decent work and decent wages should be … Read more

Road closed, State Highway 1: Ashburton

Source: New Zealand Police District: Canterbury SH1/Hinds Highway, between Windermere and Swamp Roads, is closed following a five-vehicle crash. Multiple people appear to be seriously injured and motorists should expect delays. Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 3.20pm. ENDS MIL OSI

Tainan to Host the 2025 Kunshen Wangye’s Salt for Peace Festival, Taiwan’s Premier Salt Culture Event

Source: Media Outreach TAINAN, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – The Kunshen Wangye’s Salt for Peace Festival, Taiwan’s largest celebration of salt culture, will take place on November 15–16, 2025, at the Nankunshen Daitian Temple in Beimen, Tainan. Organized by the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters, this 22nd edition carries … Read more

Government to restore Police’s right to collect intelligence

Source: New Zealand Government Cabinet has taken decisions to amend the Policing Act, to reaffirm Polices ability to gather intelligence in public places, and expand Police’s powers to temporarily close areas in response to antisocial behaviour or public safety risks.  “Recent court decisions have created uncertainty around Police’s ability to record images in public places … Read more

SBI Holdings Joins Amar Bank as New Shareholder, Strengthening Global Confidence in Indonesia’s Digital Banking Sector

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk. (“Amar Bank”, IDX: AMAR), a pioneer in digital banking serving the retail and MSME segments, today announces that SBI Holdings, Inc. (“SBI Holdings”, TYO:8473), a leading Japanese financial services conglomerate, has taken a stake in Amar … Read more

Investigation continues into Eastern Terrace death

Source: New Zealand Police Canterbury Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a residential address on Eastern Terrace in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police have now concluded a full forensic scene examination at the property, and the scene has been formally handed back to the family. Officers have … Read more