Practical safety changes coming for family farms

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced targeted consultation with farmers and the wider agriculture sector to ensure health and safety regulations reflect the realities of farm life.  “I’m consulting with rural Kiwis in the agriculture sector on changes that will ensure health and safety requirements are workable … Read more

Octa market outlook: navigating one of the most eventful weeks of the year

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Forex traders are bracing for what could be one of the most pivotal trading weeks of the year. The calendar is packed with high-impact releases that could send shockwaves through the markets, potentially even temporarily halting trading altogether as global … Read more

“Shanghai Day” Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York – Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance

Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City’s Shanghai Day ignited a cultural wave in New York City. From afternoon until late at night, a vibrant array of … Read more

Health – General Practice training programme to be fully funded is a win for the future of the general practice workforce

Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners welcomes the Minister of Health’s announcement today at GP25: Conference for General Practice of significant additional funding for registrars across the General Practice Education Programme (GPEP). This announcement will go a long way to strengthen the training and grow the next … Read more

Chubb Life Hong Kong Becomes Title Sponsor of Ultimate Tennis Showdown’s Asia Debut

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Chubb Life Hong Kong (Chubb Life HK) is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) in its Asia debut. UTS is an innovative tennis league founded in 2020 that blends high-octane competition with entertainment. Featuring … Read more

Standard Chartered partners with Know Your Customer Limited to enhance the onboarding process for SME clients and boost financing efficiency

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Standard Chartered Hong Kong”) and Know Your CustomerLimited (“Know Your Customer”) announce the launch of a new collaboration on real-time know-your-customer (KYC) verifications via the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)-led Commercial Data Interchange (“CDI”) … Read more

Suntamed Music Festival Returns for its third year, Taking the Desi Beat Global from the Heart of Southeast Asia

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Born from a gap in Singapore’s nightlife and the vision of a 19-year-old entrepreneur, Suntamed Music Festival has grown into Southeast Asia’s first and only Bollywood-centric music festival. Now in its third year, it returns on 23 August 2025 at Sentosa Island … Read more

Generali Hong Kong Recognised for Community Impact for Third Consecutive Year at Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Awards 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Generali Hong Kong has been honoured with the Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese Edition) Financial Institution Awards 2025, marking the third year in a row the company has received this prestigious recognition. This achievement reaffirms … Read more

CHiQ Champions Inclusion and Innovation as Presenting Partner of the German Wheelchair Tennis Open

Source: Media Outreach BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – CHiQ, a leading global brand in consumer electronics and smart home appliances, honourably announced its official sponsorship of the 2025 German Wheelchair Tennis Open. Partnering with the German Tennis Federation (DTB), CHiQ is taking a bold step forward through the power … Read more

PM Luxon to host Solomon Islands Prime Minister

Source: New Zealand Government Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit New Zealand this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. “Solomon Islands is an important partner for New Zealand, with which we share a historic connection,” Mr Luxon says.  “I am looking forward to furthering our bilateral relationship when I meet Prime Minister … Read more

Government delivers further cost of living support

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is focused on growing the economy to create jobs, lift incomes and help Kiwis with the cost-of-living, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister of Finance Nicola Willis say. “We know things are still tough for a lot of families and that’s why we are focused on growing the economy … Read more

Renewable Energy – Solar farm granted consent under the Natural and Built Environment Act

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Annie’s Way Solar Farm in Rangiriri, Waikato.  Annie’s Way Solar Farm Limited applied for resource consents under the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 to construct and operate a solar farm. The resource consent conditions are in the decision report … Read more

Northland News – Nominations for Northland Regional Council close Friday

Source: Northland Regional Council People keen to stand for one of nine places on the Northland Regional Council at this year’s local body elections in October are being urged to get their nominations in as soon as possible. Dale Ofsoske, the council’s Electoral Officer, says nominations opened on Friday 04 July and officially close at noon … Read more

Judicial Conduct Panel members appointed

Source: New Zealand Government Members of a Judicial Conduct Panel have been appointed to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken, Acting Attorney-General Paul Goldsmith says. “The Judicial Conduct Commissioner recommended a Panel be set up to inquire into Judge Aitken’s alleged conduct at the Northern Club … Read more

Payap offers businesses a way forward as government moves to ban payment surcharges

Source: BNZ Statements The government’s announcement today that it will ban payment surcharges could save New Zealand consumers up to $150 million annually – and BNZ’s Payap app, launching to consumers next month, offers businesses a way to thrive under the changes by cutting their payment acceptance costs. The ban, expected to be in place … Read more

AsiaInfo Technologies Integrates with NVIDIA Omniverse to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Transformation

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA- Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – AsiaInfo Technologies Limited (“AsiaInfo Technologies” or the “Company”; HKEX stock code: 01675), a leading provider of software products, solutions, and services, today announced a strategic integration of its proprietary digital twin platform, AISWare Digital Gemini, MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) platform and intelligent platform, with … Read more

Job decline continues, wages not growing with inflation

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has said that today’s release of labour market data shows the continued economic pain that is being felt by workers. “This new data shows that unemployment is rising, wages are not keeping up with rising costs, and young people are bearing the brunt of the Government’s … Read more

AIA Hong Kong continues to lead the insurance industry with the most market No.1* in Q1 2025

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – AIA Hong Kong has once again led the industry with the most market No.1 in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Provisional Statistics of the Insurance Authority on Hong Kong Long-Term Insurance Business*. Mr Alger Fung, Chief Executive … Read more

Changes ahead for Te Anau Bird Sanctuary

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 July 2025 Te Anau Bird Sanctuary currently maintains an intensive 7-day operation, with a variety of taonga species cared for at the site, including the iconic takahē. However, DOC needs to redirect resources to higher priority conservation work, such as upgrading critical biosecurity infrastructure on predator-free islands. John Lucas, … Read more

YBUOJ Responds to BaFin Announcement, Reaffirms Compliance Credentials and Global Regulatory Commitment

Source: Media Outreach COLORADO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – YBUOJ has issued an official response to a recent notice from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority of Germany (BaFin), which alleged that the platform was offering crypto asset services in Germany without the necessary authorization. In its statement, YBUOJ firmly reaffirmed … Read more

Scrapped surcharges a win for New Zealanders

Source: New Zealand Government  Surcharges will be axed to put money back in Kiwis’ pockets, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson.  “Surcharges are a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers get to the till. That pesky note or sticker on the payment machine will become a thing of the past.  “We’re banning surcharges so consumers … Read more

Government engaging in anti-democratic voter suppression

Source: NZCTU New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has said the union movement is appalled by the Government’s proposed electoral law changes, which include the removal of same-day enrolments. “As the largest democratic organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, the NZCTU is unequivocally opposed to electoral law changes that are … Read more

Taiwan Cybersecurity Day Returns to Thailand — Showcasing Solutions for Thai Enterprises

Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – As global threats become increasingly sophisticated, cybersecurity has become essential for business continuity and digital trust. Taiwan has built solid capabilities in cybersecurity through its strong technical foundation and a diverse, innovation-oriented technology sector. Following the 2024 Taiwan-Thailand cybersecurity exchange, the … Read more

Clearer rules and prequalification guidance to support construction

Source: New Zealand Government As part of wider Government health and safety reforms, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden will be consulting with builders and construction professionals to improve productivity. “We’re simplifying scaffolding rules and streamlining the prequalification process to make them more practical and better aligned with the level of risk. “I … Read more

State Highway 6 Rocks Road – getting ready for more bad weather

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Contractors will be working hard on the cliff above State Highway 6 Rocks tomorrow (Monday, 28 July) to further protect the road from slips and debris falls ahead of bad weather forecast for Tuesday. Rob Service, System Manager Nelson/Tasman, says abseilers will install bidim material – a geotextile material designed … Read more

Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025: The Biggest International F&B Exhibition in Vietnam

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2024 – From August 7-9, 2025, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 – The biggest international F&B exhibition in Vietnam will officially take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) – 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietfood … Read more

Not Done Yet: Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity

Source: NZCTU On Saturday 20 September communities across Aotearoa will unite for a Women’s Day of Action for Pay Equity – taking place 132 years after New Zealand women secured the right to vote. This mobilisation responds directly to the Government’s gutting of pay equity. “This week, alongside our affiliated unions, we handed the Government … Read more