New residence options to bolster workforce

Source: New Zealand Government More Kiwi businesses will soon be able to attract and retain the workforce they need, with the Government’s introduction of two new skilled migrant residence pathways. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says skilled and experienced migrants play an important role plugging workforce gaps, and in turn helping businesses to grow. “Businesses … Read more

Trade Minister to promote NZ trade at ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting

Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay departs today for Kuala Lumpur to attend a series of high-level ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meetings. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN, a milestone that underlines just how far we’ve come, and why we are committed to elevating our … Read more

Police operation gets meth off Motueka streets

Source: New Zealand Police Tasman Police have arrested two people after finding a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine in their vehicle Members of the Tasman Organised Crime Unit stopped a rental vehicle coming from a ferry terminal about 11.50am on Monday. Officers executed a search warrant and during the search located a bag of crystalline substance, later … Read more

Hang Lung Marks 65 Years of Visionary Leadership at Anniversary Cocktail Unveils “Hang Lung V.3” Strategy for Capital-Efficient Growth

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK stock code: 00010) and Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK stock code: 00101) (collectively known as “Hang Lung” or “the Group”) today hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate their 65th anniversary, gathering important business … Read more

Adrian Cheng Unveils ALMAD Group

Source: Media Outreach Propelling transformative industries in emerging markets, driving digital assets and globalizing K11 by AC ecosystem HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – ALMAD Group (“the group”) officially launched today, dedicated to harnessing tomorrow’s opportunities across nine transformative paradigms. Founded by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, the group’s forward-looking … Read more

Huawei Cloud: Fostering the Fertile Ground for Compute, Empowering AI Pioneers for Industries

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – On the second day of HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Zhang Ping’an, Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and CEO of Huawei Cloud, delivered a keynote speech titled “All Intelligence: Empowering AI Pioneers for Industries”. He shared Huawei Cloud’s innovation and practices in … Read more

Policy Address by Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive John Lee: Creating a vibrant cultural, sports and tourism hub with global appeal

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – In his fourth Policy Address (September 17), John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), set out strategies to advance the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism, creating a robust self-reinforcing cycle to generate fresh … Read more

NZ-AU: IREN Doubles AI Cloud to 23k GPUs, Raises AI Cloud ARR Target to >$500m

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced it has doubled its AI Cloud capacity to 23k GPUs following the procurement of an additional 12.4k GPUs, and is now targeting more than $500m in AI Cloud annualized run-rate revenue (ARR) by Q1 2026.1 To meet … Read more

Autumn Foliage Journey in Tohoku, Japan: Must-See Scenic Spots to Visit in October

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – As summer ends and autumn arrives, the mountains and valleys of Japan’s Tohoku region are transformed into vibrant landscapes of autumn foliage, resembling a breathtaking painting. With the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku Area) offered by JR East, you can enjoy Japan’s … Read more

Discover Nature and Culture in Japan’s Tohoku: Family-Friendly Highlights A Perfect 5-Day, 4-Night Journey for Families

Source: Media Outreach TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – The Tohoku region of Japan is a perfect destination for family trips. It is full of exciting experiences for children and activities that parents and kids can enjoy together. With the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area), you can travel conveniently and … Read more

VinFast VF 3 honored as ‘Best Newcomer Electric Car’ in Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – The VinFast VF 3 mini-SUV has been honored with the coveted “The Best Newcomer Electric Car” award at the acclaimed Carvaganza Editors’ Choice Awards, one of Indonesia’s most prestigious and independent automotive accolades. This achievement not only reaffirms the outstanding appeal … Read more

ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE DEMAND The Chinese Mainland Leads Regional Transformation Amid Flight to Quality

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Asia Pacific’s office market is evolving rapidly, with the Chinese mainland at the forefront of a broader regional transformation. Across key Southeast Asian cities, vacancy rates remain elevated – 26.5% in Bangkok and 18% in Manila – while prime Grade … Read more

New Zealand needs to do better by the Phillips kids

Source: New Zealand Privacy Commissioner – Blog It’s human nature to chat about other people but when those people are children I’d say we need to do better as a nation. The recent events in Marakopa, the actions of Tom Phillips, and the lives of his three children have generated a strong emotional response within … Read more

Financial performance

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 3 September 2025 Last updated 3 September 2025 Print Share We collate the annual audited data on the financial performance of all public tertiary education institutions (TEIs) for comparative purposes. We collate the annual audited data on the financial performance of all public tertiary education institutions (TEIs) for comparative purposes. The … Read more

Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, China Emerges as a Premier Hub for Global Talent

Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Another school season has arrived, and the Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (YZBSTC), Sanya, China, has welcomed a new batch of domestic and foreign students, injecting vitality into this park on the coast of the South China Sea. From aiming-high … Read more

XTransfer Joins in 2025 Conference on the Bund

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, was recently invited by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to attend the highly anticipated annual technology event, 2025 Inclusion·Conference on the Bund in Shanghai. Bill Deng, Founder … Read more

Education – Literacy Takes Centre Stage with Tukuoha Funds

Source: Tapuwae Roa Literacy emerged as a key theme in Tapuwae Roa’s latest Tukuoha funding round, with $60,000 awarded to nine kaupapa Māori aimed at strengthening whānau through financial, health, cultural, and environmental knowledge. Now in its fourth year, distributed funds included the return of the Pou Herenga Tangata Award, supporting rangatahi-led initiatives in the community, … Read more

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach Celebrates Peace and Conservation with “Journey to the Sea” Turtle Release Event

Source: Media Outreach PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach proudly celebrated a successful “Journey to the Sea” turtle release, marking a powerful connection between nature conservation and the principles of peace. The event, which took place from September 6-8, provided an unforgettable experience … Read more

Police continue to investigate Naenae death

Source: New Zealand Police Police continue to investigate the death of Albert Enoka in Naenae last year, despite a murder charge being withdrawn in the High Court at Wellington today. Mr Enoka was shot and killed after a confrontation in Seddon Street, Naenae on 10 December. A man was arrested on 24 December and charged … Read more

State Highway 1, Mata closed following crash

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 1, Mata this afternoon. Police were called to the two vehicle crash at about 4.40pm. At this stage three people are reported to have suffered minor to moderate injuries. State Highway 1 has been closed in both directions while … Read more

Murder charge laid following Ōtara homicide

Source: New Zealand Police A 19-year-old has now been charged with murder following the death of a man in Ōtara last month. Police were called to Wymondley Road shortly before midnight on 1 August after reports of a group of people fighting in the street. Upon arrival, two men were located with critical injuries. They … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Sets the Stage for Asia’s First Ultimate Tennis Showdown

Source: Media Outreach Celebrating Hong Kong’s status as an international destination through world-class sports events and community engagement HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK), the proud title sponsor of the inaugural Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) in Asia, is celebrating the spirit of … Read more

DFI Retail Group Partners with Toumi Foods to Bring Award-Winning Low-Carbon Rice to Hong Kong and Macau, Advancing Sustainability Goals for 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – DFI Retail Group (“DFI” or “the Group”) is pleased to announce a five-year partnership with Toumi Foods and Product Co., Ltd. (“Toumi”), one of Thailand’s leading rice exporters. This collaboration will see the production and delivery of 1,000 metric tons … Read more

Supercharging school infrastructure

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is accelerating $413 million of investment in school infrastructure to improve classrooms and provide a significant boost for builders and tradies across New Zealand immediately, Education Minister Erica Stanford says.  “Every child deserves to learn in a warm, dry and safe classroom.  “We have a significant pipeline of maintenance work … Read more

Business Confidence – It’s not all doom and gloom according to Business Canterbury survey

Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury has today released its August Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, which shows a business community remaining positive despite the ongoing wait for the light at the end of the tunnel to get closer. Despite ongoing economic pressures, 64% of Canterbury Businesses expect the economy to strengthen over the next year. More than … Read more

Award-winning Chill Lab youth mental health program impacted 146,000+ lives in two years with latest “We Can” student-led projects benefiting 17,000+ people

Source: Media Outreach Chill Lab has positively impacted 146,161 people across Hong Kong 187 secondary schools were engaged via augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) sessions, creative workshops and capacity building for students, teachers and parents The latest student-led “We Can” program trained 40 youth leaders who delivered 17 projects benefiting 17,005 members of … Read more

Blue 7th Anniversary Appreciation Fest

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 September 2025 – Blue, Hong Kong’s first digital life insurer, is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a series of exclusive birthday offers and exciting activities to thank customers for their continued support. This year, Blue is bringing the “7-Second Challenge” Promotion Truck into … Read more