VAC and Torngat Metals Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Rare Earth Supply Chain

Source: Media Outreach HANAU, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 26 August 2025 – VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC), a global leader in the production of rare earth permanent magnets and Torngat Metals, a Quebec-based rare earths development company, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue an offtake agreement for Torngat Metals to supply VAC with long-term … Read more

NZ-AU: IperionX Receives $12.5M U.S. Government Funding to Accelerate Expansion of U.S. Titanium Production

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX), announces that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has obligated US$12.5 million under IperionX’s previously announced US$47.1 million award to strengthen the U.S. Defense Industrial Base by accelerating the scale-up of a resilient, low-cost, and fully-integrated U.S. … Read more

Linklogis Releases 2025 Interim Results, Accelerating Global Digital Asset and Stablecoin Deployment

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Neswire – 26 August 2025 – On August 26, 2025, Linklogis Inc. (09959.HK, “Linklogis”) released its interim results. In the first half of 2025, the total transaction volume processed by its technology solutions reached RMB 203.6 billion. The total revenue and income amounted to RMB 374.5 million. … Read more

ZJLD Group Announces Interim Results for FY2025

Source: Media Outreach Forging Resilience Amid Industry Headwinds, Driving High-Quality Transformation Through Innovation and Cultural Stewardship HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Neswire – 26 August 2025 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, together with the Company’s subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) (SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), an outstanding representative in the Chinese baijiu … Read more

Shopee House Welcomes Affiliates from All Channels for the First Time Ahead of 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Source: Media Outreach Strengthening its ecosystem, Shopee connects affiliates and brands to help shoppers enjoy Lagi Murah and Lagi Cepat deals. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – For the first time Shopee’s flagship event, Shopee House, welcomed affiliates from every channel, including Shopee Live, Shopee Video, and YouTube Shopping, … Read more

Asian Agri Signs Agreement to Supply Renewable Energy to PLN in North Sumatra

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – Asian Agri, through its business unit PT Indo Sepadan Jaya (PT ISJ), has signed a Commercial Operation Date (COD) agreement with PT PLN (Persero) North Sumatra Distribution Unit (PT PLN North Sumatra) to begin supplying electricity from its biogas power plant (PLTBg) … Read more

KPMG China launches its ‘Our Impact Plan’ ESG report, marking five years of in-depth implementation

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – As climate change accelerates, humanity is facing a greater number of extreme weather events and environmental challenges. In this context, strengthening behavioural management related to climate change has become a central issue of our time. From countries advancing ‘dual carbon’ … Read more

Indonesia: Caning of gay men an act of cruelty – Amnesty International

Source: Amnesty International Responding to today’s caning of two men in the city of Banda Aceh for having consensual same-sex sexual relations, Amnesty International’s Regional Research Director Montse Ferrer said: “This public flogging of two young men under Aceh’s Islamic Criminal Code for consensual sex is a disturbing act of state-sanctioned discrimination and cruelty. This … Read more

Man arrested in Levin

Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Inspector Ash Gurney, Acting Manawatu Area Commander: A man has been arrested in Levin this evening, hours after an incident reportedly involving a firearm. Police received reports of a firearm being discharged around 3:10pm today, in the vicinity of Mabel Street, Levin. Officers were on scene within minutes. There … Read more

Education Events – Keynote speakers announced for 30th ICDE World Conference 2025 in Wellington this November

Source: Open Polytechnic An exciting lineup of distinguished keynote speakers will share their insights and expertise at the upcoming International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) conference, including leaders of the world’s largest universities, a renowned Māori academic, an international AI expert, and a programme specialist leading transformative education. Te Kuratini Tuwhera o Aotearoa Open … Read more

Auckland News – Rail crossing upgrades must accommodate freight growth

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed construction work getting underway this week to replace Auckland level crossings with overbridges , but says ensuring adequate freight routes in Takanini may require further investment. The Takanini and Glen Innes projects will see eight level crossings removed and replaced by three new … Read more

Citi Wealth Summer Interns Explore the GBA’s Thriving Fintech Development on a Field Trip to Shenzhen

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – Citi Hong Kong recently partnered with the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) and Shenzhen FinTech Association (SZFTA) to organize a specialized field trip to Shenzhen for its talented Wealth Summer Interns, providing participants with exposure to the dynamic and … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Gisborne

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Tairāwhiti Area Commander, Inspector Danny Kirk: Gisborne Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Mangapapa early this morning. Police were called to an address on Winter Street at around 6:50am after receiving a report of disturbance coming from the home. On arrival to … Read more

Missing parcels deliver arrests

Source: New Zealand Police Waitematā Police have wasted little time getting to the bottom of a ‘missing mail mystery’ in West Auckland. An investigation into a spate of parcel thefts has resulted in two arrests and seizure of a range of items this morning at a house in Glen Eden, Auckland. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan … Read more

Road blocked, SH2, Waipawa Hawkes Bay

Source: New Zealand Police State Highway 2, between Great North Road and Argyll Road, in Waipawa is blocked following vegetables spilling from a truck. Police were called the blockage at around 4:30pm today. No injuries have been reported, however the road will remain closed while clean up is underway. Motorists are advised to avoid the … Read more

Fishery officers backed by police catch fishers with 422 pāua

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Serious charges are likely under the Fisheries Act after 3 people were stopped last night in a car containing 422 pāua taken from Kaikoura’s south coast. Fishery officers had previously stopped the car yesterday (26 August 2025) afternoon and were attempting to inspect their catch when the driver of … Read more

Forging a new path for forestry safety

Source: Worksafe New Zealand 26 August 2025 New guidance to simplify safety for forestry businesses and workers has been published by WorkSafe New Zealand. Forestry had the highest fatality rate of any sector in 2024, with 16.58 deaths per 100,000 workers. The fatality rate is 20 times higher than the average for all industries. The … Read more

Government prioritises forestry sector amid ongoing safety concerns

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched the Approved Code of Practice [ACOP] for Forestry and Harvesting Operations for the forestry industry.     ACOPs are practical guidelines to help people in specific sectors and industries to comply with their health and safety duties. The sector-specific ACOPs programme is one … Read more

Predator control gives lifeline to dotterel

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 August 2025 The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) successfully applied biodegradable 1080 bait across part of Rakiura National Park as an important measure to save pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel from the brink of extinction. DOC Southern South Island Operations Director Aaron Fleming says the aim … Read more

Commerce – Meet the Buyer™ exhibitor trade floor sold out

Source: Meet the Buyer Exhibitor space at the fifth Buy West Eat Best annual trade show, Meet the Buyer™ held on 21 October at Crown Perth is officially sold out. Hosted by the State Government’s Buy West Eat Best program, Meet the Buyer™ is Western Australia’s only dedicated food and beverage industry trade show exhibition … Read more

Cook Strait mayday: Search for boat suspended

Source: New Zealand Police After hours of searching, Police have suspended the search for a boat reported to have been swamped by water in the Cook Strait. Police were alerted to a mayday call in the strait about 10.10pm on Monday. The person was calling via VHF channel 14 and indicated they were in distress, … Read more

Tax bill to grow the economy and ease cost of living

Source: New Zealand Government Revenue Minister Simon Watts has introduced a new tax bill aimed at boosting New Zealand’s economy, helping businesses grow, and making it easier for skilled people to live and work here. “This Government’s top priority is growing the economy so we can deliver more jobs, higher wages, and lower costs for … Read more

Ashburton man banned from owning horses for 3 years, ordered to do 300 hours community work

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries An Ashburton man has been banned from owning horses and ordered to do 300 hours community work after his 12 horses were found to be underfed and living in poor conditions. Barry Alexander Hill (55) was sentenced today (26 August) in the Ashburton District Court on 8 charges under … Read more

Government introduces stronger protections for dogs

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to ban the prolonged tethering of dogs, with new regulations targeting owners who fail to properly care for their dogs coming into force next month, Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says. “Prolonged tethering causes significant distress to dogs, affecting their health by limiting their freedom to … Read more

CyCraft Partners with DARSOC, Bringing AI-Powered Endpoint Security MSSP Solution to Eastern Europe

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – CyCraft Technology, a leading AI-driven solution provider based in Taiwan, announces its partnership with Serbia-based DARSOC, marking its first Endpoint MSSP collaboration in Eastern Europe. DARSOC adopted CyCraft’s XCockpit Endpoint (Endpoint Security Posture Management) to protect its clients, marking a key … Read more

De Beers Group And Endiama Discover New Kimberlite Field In Angola

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 August 2025 – On 12 August 2025, De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. The discovery of kimberlite … Read more

Solution for SH7 slip site, work to get underway

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Work is due to get underway this week on providing longer term protection from slips on State Highway 7 near Lewis Pass. A high tensile steel mesh will be anchored to the headscarp/crest of the slope at the slip site near Riordons Creek, between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction. A … Read more