Banking – Potholes to Progress | NZ’s Bumpy Road to Recovery: ASB Sees Signs of Stabilisation in Quarterly Economic Forecast

Source: ASB   ASB’s latest Economic Forecast Update signals a cautiously optimistic outlook for New Zealand, as the country navigates a steady – if uneven – recovery from the past few years’ economic challenges. While the June quarter saw a sharp contraction, recent data point to stabilising conditions and the early signs of a turnaround. … Read more

Siam Paragon Invests US$39 million to Roll Out Three World-Class Attractions, Reaffirming Its Status as a Global Destination

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Siam Paragon, a legendary landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, and a must-see destination for local and international visitors, will unveil three world-class attractions later this year. With an investment of over THB 1.25 billion (approximately US$39 million) and a … Read more

The 13th Bailu Sino-French Classical Music Art Season Opens in China’s Pengzhou

Source: Media Outreach PENGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – On September 25, the 13th Bailu Sino-French Classical Music Art Season, hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism Bureau and the Pengzhou Municipal People’s Government, opened at the Upper Academy (Shang Shuyuan) in Bailu Town, Pengzhou, Chengdu, China. … Read more

SLiquid to Debut Southeast Asia-Specific Liquid Cooling CDU at DATA CENTRE WORLD ASIA

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – From October 8 to 9, SLiquid Global DataCenter (Singapore) PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “SLiquid”), an innovative practitioner in the liquid cooling industry, will participate in DATA CENTRE WORLD ASIA—the largest data center event in the region. At the exhibition, SLiquid … Read more

TCMA and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada sign MOU accelerating toward Net Zero with knowledge transfer and advanced low carbon technologies

Source: Media Outreach Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to exchange knowledge and expertise to accelerate the adoption of CCUS technology and clean energy. This collaboration aims to advance cooperation leading the cement industry toward Net Zero by 2050 and support Thailand’s NDC 3.0 … Read more

Dell InnovateFest 2025 to Tackle Mental Health Concerns among Teenagers and Caregivers of PWIDs

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) today held the grand finals of its third annual Dell InnovateFest, an inter-tertiary hackathon dedicated to empowering the next generation of technologists. Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, attended the event as Guest-of-Honour. … Read more

Household net worth increases, wealth distribution remains unchanged – correction, Stats NZ news story

Household net worth increases, wealth distribution remains unchanged – news story 29 September 2025 We have corrected net worth median percentage increases for quintiles 5, 4, and 3 between June 2021 and June 2024. The changes are in the two paragraphs following the graph Median net worth ($) by household net worth quintile, years ended … Read more

Employment indicators: August 2025 – Stats NZ information release

Employment indicators: August 2025 – information release 29 September 2025 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key facts Changes in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the August 2025 month (compared with the July 2025 month) were: all industries – up 0.2 percent (4,814 jobs) to 2.35 million filled … Read more

NZ-AU: NOVONIX Achieves Critical Operational Milestone

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) (“NOVONIX” or the “Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company, announced today the delivery of its first mass production, commercial-grade sample of synthetic graphite for industrial applications to one of North America’s largest value-added carbon processors with … Read more

Greater China Retail Supply/Demand Trends 2025 – Shifting consumption patterns reshaping retail real estate

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its annual Greater China Retail Supply/Demand Trends report. According to the report, by Q2 2025, the total prime retail property stock in the core markets of the 15 … Read more

Media OutReach Newswire Strengthens Hong Kong Press Release Distribution Network with Guaranteed News Posting on Yahoo

Source: Media Outreach First global newswire to secure a dedicated section on Hong Kong’s most trusted digital news platform, boosting SEO, GEO, and AI search visibility HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific’s first global newswire, has secured a news content partnership with Yahoo Hong … Read more

From Luohang Art Bazaar to Art Journey: Revitalizing Communities Through Art

Source: Media Outreach FOSHAN, CHINA – EQS Newswire – 29 September 2025 – In the town of Danzao, Foshan, Luohang once existed as a quiet, traditional village, largely untouched by time. It held the treasured legacy of century-old bamboo weaving, carefully nurtured by both local residents and the government. Yet, like a hidden gem, its … Read more

Finran Group Launches Teiza, Malaysia’s First Layer 0 Blockchain Infrastructure, Offering a Secure, Interoperable Blockchain Foundation Catalysing the National Digital Agenda

Source: Media Outreach Finran Group has launched Teiza, Malaysia’s First Native Layer 0 foundational blockchain, enabling transparency and interoperability, strengthening regulatory and compliance, meeting the needs of Government and business, whilst catalysing blockchain innovation and ecosystem development. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Finran Group, an institutional finance group … Read more

Fatal house fire, Mahora

Source: New Zealand Police One person has been located deceased following a house fire in Hastings. Emergency services were called to Tamatea Street in Mahora around 2:40pm today. The formal identification process is ongoing, as is the investigation into the circumstances of the fire. Cordons remain in place on Tamatea Street between Duke Street and … Read more

Halley Body Slimming Clinic Contributes to Global Study on Dual-Applicator Cryolipolysis System

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Halley Body Slimming Clinic has announced its participation as the sole Asian research site in a newly published global clinical study on dual-applicator cryolipolysis. The study, titled “Participant Satisfaction, Effectiveness, and Safety With a Novel Dual-Applicator Cryolipolysis System: A Prospective, Multi-Country Study”, … Read more

Over 85% of Hong Kong Employers Offer Medical Coverage to Contractors as Companies Prioritise Workforce Agility

Source: Media Outreach 64% of employers in Hong Kong plan to hire contractors in 2025. 51% of employers struggle to source skilled contractors. 27% cite cost management as a key concern. 17% face retention issues. 85% of employers offer medical coverage to contractors. 33% offer completion bonuses, typically one month’s pay or a percentage of … Read more

DL Invests HK$320M with BITMAIN to Break Hashrate Barriers

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – DL Holdings Group Limited (1709.HK) announced on the 28th that it has reached two legally binding letters of intent with BITMAIN, the world’s largest cryptocurrency mining machine manufacturer, and plans to purchase a total of 2,995 next-generation Antminer S21 series … Read more

PAObank Celebrates 5th Anniversary, Accelerates the Expansion of Retail Banking Business, Customer Deposits Surged to over HK$8 billion in Q3

Source: Media Outreach PAObank’s customer deposits surged to over HK$8 billion in Q3. In 2025, PAObank accelerated its retail banking development by launching insurance, currency exchange and cross-border remittance services. PAObank aims to launch investment services within the year, offering Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks and Funds. Once launched, PAObank will provide a full suite … Read more

Greenpeace – Seamount protection considered to protect crashed orange roughy fish stock

Source: Greenpeace A decision to dramatically reduce catch limits in the world’s largest orange roughy fishery is being welcomed by environmental groups, while they assert further protection is needed to prevent habitat and population collapse. The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones announced today that catch limits in the Chatham Rise, New Zealand’s most important … Read more

Local News – Solar investment to cut long-term costs at Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness – Hutt City

Source: Hutt City Council Hutt City Council has confirmed it will reinvest part of the remaining budget from the Te Ngaengae Pool and Fitness project into a large-scale solar panel installation. An invest-to-save measure that will help cut running costs. The project, delivered on time and under budget, has a $1.04 million capital underspend. Today, Council … Read more

Real Estate – New real estate agency launches in the Southern Lakes

Source: Scope Communications A new real estate brand has launched to meet the modern needs of property vendors and buyers in the Southern Lakes. The new agency – Aspire Realty – is a future-focused brand that combines deep market knowledge with modern marketing strategies and a personalised, relationship-driven approach. Founded by respected real estate professional, … Read more

Man charged following serious incident at Wadestown property

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Wellington District Commander, Superintendent Corrie Parnell: A 54-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary and assault with a weapon following an incident in Wadestown yesterday. The man is remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 2 October. Police were … Read more

Road still closed, SH5 Napier Taupō Road

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 5 remains closed in both directions, between Old Taupō Coach and Palmer Roads. Police were called around 2.15pm following a stock truck rolling over. One person suffered serious injuries. Stock also suffered injuries. Motorists are advised to delay travel and avoid the area. ENDS. MIL OSI

ONYX Hospitality Group Positions Shama Serviced Apartments as a Premier Choice for Health and Wellness Travellers

Source: Media Outreach With prime city locations and unparalleled convenience, Shama offers the perfect rejuvenating retreat to meet the growing demand for medical and wellness tourism. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury … Read more

Shama Serviced Apartments: A Home-Style Escape in the Heart of Bangkok

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – In a buzzing, fast-paced city like Bangkok, travellers are increasingly seeking a space that feels like home. Shama, the serviced apartment brand from ONYX Hospitality Group — a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and … Read more

Bridging Capital and Opportunity: Huatai Securities Fuels Chinese Firms’ Global Expansion at China-Singapore Cross-Border Talks

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Against the backdrop of a global hunt for yield and strategic diversification, the China–Singapore Cross-Border Investment and Financing Conference and Investor Exchange (the “Conference”) was recently held in Singapore, co‑hosted by the China Association for Public Companies and … Read more

Innocent pups rescued after disturbing incident in Parnell

Source: New Zealand Police Police have acted swiftly to protect three puppies after a man allegedly mistreated them near the Parnell Train Station. The innocent puppies are now safe and receiving care at one of Auckland Council’s Animal Management shelters. Just before 7pm on Sunday, members of the public contacted Police after seeing a man … Read more