Singapore Institute of Management Partners with Peak Energy to Deploy Onsite Solar, Advancing Its Green Energy Drive

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Source: Media Outreach 14-year power purchase agreement will cut SIM’s energy rates by more than 45% while delivering approximately 1,100 MWh of solar energy annually to its Clementi Road campus SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), one of Singapore’s leading private, not-for-profit education and lifelong … Read more

Pattaya Is More Than Just the Beach: How ‘Event Tourism’ Is Making This Seaside City Near Bangkok a Year-Round Destination

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – At a time when travel for Thai people is no longer simply about ‘taking a break’, many are choosing to travel to attend events that interest them, whether sporting competitions, music festivals, seaside activities, art events or city festivals. These experiences … Read more

Skyro Reaches Operational Break-Even in H1 2026 as Portfolio Grows Almost Eightfold

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Source: Media Outreach Digital consumer finance group reports positive operating profit for the first half of 2026 as it prepares to expand across the GCC and South-East Asia MANAMA, BAHRAIN / MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Skyro, a digital consumer finance group headquartered in Bahrain, posted its first-ever half-year … Read more

Laying the foundation for burglary charges

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Source: New Zealand Police Quick work by Auckland City Police nailed down a suspect and recovered stolen tools following a burglary at a Parnell construction site. Late last week, Police received a report of burglary from a construction site in Parnell Road. Over $8000 worth of tools were allegedly taken, including drills, saws and batteries.…

Precision under pressure: New Zealand’s firefighters to compete in national driving challenge

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Source: United Fire Brigades’ Association Some of New Zealand’s firefighters will put their precision, judgment and nerves to the test in Feilding this weekend, as they compete in the United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) National Drivers Challenge. Held at Chris Amon Circuit, Manfeild Park on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 August, the competition showcases the … Read more

More than 400 science workers will strike tomorrow – Govt’s new science institute attempting to revert to inequitable performance pay

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi More than 400 scientists, technicians, and support workers at the New Zealand Institute of Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science)- will strike from 8am to 12pm tomorrow (Tuesday 4 August) to oppose their employer attempting to change its step-based pay system to entirely performance-based pay. … Read more

Belonging Matters for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

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Source: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand A sense of belonging isn’t just a nice feeling – it is foundational to our mental wellbeing. With loneliness on the rise, Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 (12–18 October) shines a light on how small, everyday moments of connection can build stronger, more inclusive communities across Aotearoa. This … Read more

Love zones boost threatened native fish

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 August 2026 DOC ranger Matt Brady says spawning is an essential part of the īnanga life cycle, but having exactly the right environment can be tricky, and in the Hawke’s Bay, some of that habitat was washed out by the cyclone or choked with silt. “We know īnanga are…

HDBank secures record international syndicated social loan in Vietnam

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Source: Media Outreach HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The HCM City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) on July 30 signed a US$721 million international syndicated social loan with the Asian Development Bank, Standard Chartered and other international financial institutions, marking the largest … Read more

HDBank posts 31% rise in first-half profit, assets exceed VND1 quadrillion

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Source: Media Outreach HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) reported strong first-half 2026 results, with pre-tax profit rising 31% year-on-year to VND13.2 trillion (US$505 million). An HDBank transaction office in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of … Read more

Goat Island next site for paid parking to support conservation

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 August 2026 Paid parking is a tool used globally to support conservation by managing visitor numbers and generating revenue to contribute to the financial sustainability of popular natural and historic sites. DOC Auckland Operations Director Alex Rogers says New Zealand’s first marine reserve – Cape Rodney to Ōkakari Point,…

University Research – Psilocybin therapy sparks anorexia recovery motivation – UoA

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Source: Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Monday, August 3, 2026 Psilocybin therapy may offer hope for people with anorexia nervosa, new research reveals. A groundbreaking study has found psilocybin therapy can lead to sustained improvements in anorexia symptoms and recovery motivation for up to a year. Dr Hannah Douglass led the study during her … Read more

Man dies following incident in Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police have located a male deceased at a property in Highbury today. Emergency services were called to a Wilson Cres property at around 11:30am today, where a man was located unresponsive. Police notified ambulance and immediately commenced first aid. Unfortunately this…

Asian Business News: “Steps for Impact 2027” Announced

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Source: YAANA Ventures and Khiri Reach Foundation 3 August 2026 A new fundraiser open to all businesses in Asia will help charitable grassroots projects across the region. Steps for Impact 2027 will be an open and inclusive charitable event where businesses and individuals make a positive impact across Asia. YAANA Ventures and the Khiri Reach … Read more

Health – ProCare welcomes investment in community-based skin cancer care

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Source: ProCare 3 August 2026 Leading healthcare provider ProCare has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $23 million investment to expand skin cancer diagnosis and treatment services through general practice and community-based care. The initiative will support more New Zealanders to have skin lesions assessed and treated closer to home, while helping reduce pressure … Read more

Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread, weaves together ancestral techniques and contemporary design at New Zealand Fashion Week

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Source: Te Kanawa Project & Event Management Historical collections from the whānau of tohunga raranga, Dame Rangimārie Hetet and Diggeress Te Kanawa, will be showcased alongside a new generation of designers at Te Aho Tapu – The Sacred Thread on 21 August during New Zealand Fashion Week at the Auckland Museum. On show will be … Read more

Business Canterbury: South Island Election Conference

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Source: Business Canterbury Friday 14 August 2026, 9:30am – 2pmTe Pae Christchurch Convention Centre All media are welcome to attend the South Island Election Conference. With more than 600 registrations, the conference will be the largest pre-election gathering of business and political leadership in the South Island. More information on the Conference can be found … Read more

kiOra Makes International Debut in Kuala Lumpur and Announces Release Date for Debut Single “Coco” Music Video

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Source: Media Outreach Music Video to Premiere Worldwide on 8 August, with Exclusive Advance Screening at HEAD IN THE CLOUDS Music & Arts Festival in Los Angeles KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Emerging Japanese girl group kiOra marked a major milestone on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with their … Read more

Appeal for information following Rotorua crash

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Source: New Zealand Police Bay of Plenty Police investigating a crash involving a Police vehicle in Rotorua last week are seeking the public’s assistance. The crash involved a Police vehicle and a motorbike at around 2:35pm on Tuesday 28 July, on Malfroy Road. No injuries were reported. Police want to identify and speak to the…

Licensed Watch Dealer Times Avenue Marks Five Years amid Singapore’s Pre-Owned Watch Market Growth

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Source: Media Outreach As the global watch industry slows and fraud risks in the secondary channel draw public attention, Times Avenue is among Singapore’s secondhand luxury watch specialists seeing sustained growth on the back of shifting buyer preferences and tightening consumer scrutiny SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Times Avenue by … Read more

Zuellig Pharma Acquires Cialis® (Tadalafil) from Lilly in Singapore

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – Zuellig Pharma, a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, today announced that it has acquired all rights, title, and interest in and to Cialis® (Tadalafil), a leading men’s health product from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) in Singapore. Following the acquisition, Zuellig … Read more

Police responding to incident, Palmerston North

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Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute to Inspector Phil Ward, acting Manawatū Area Commander: Police are responding to an incident in Highbury, Palmerston North. Cordons are currently in place on Wilson Cres. The public are advised to avoid the area. Locals can expect to see an increased Police presence in the area this afternoon. There…

De Beers Group debuts Desert diamonds in Shanghai

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Source: Media Outreach Over 200 industry leaders, trendsetters and cultural figures gather at The Orbit to celebrate the much-anticipated launch event SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 August 2026 – De Beers Group unveiled the Desert diamonds campaign for Asia at West Bund Orbit in Shanghai. The immersive experience brought to life the … Read more

Construction Sector – Diesel drop keeps construction costs stable for now – QV

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Source: Quotable Value Monday, 3 August 2026 Construction costs have remained broadly stable for the second month in a row, with the latest QV CostBuilder update showing minimal movement across key rates in July. Diesel prices fell sharply month-on-month, down 20.7% in the latest update, helping to reduce costs in fuel-intensive areas of construction work … Read more

Economy – Strong public interest in cash consultation – Reserve Bank

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua 3 August 2026 The Keeping Cash Local consultation has now closed with nearly 6000 responses received, and findings are expected to be released in late September. “This has been an important public consultation to seek feedback on a proposal for cash services access across Aotearoa … Read more