SeABank and AFS clarified matters related to the Charter Capital Transfer Agreement of Post and Telecommunication Finance Company Limited (PTF)

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Source: Media Outreach HA NOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Regarding the Charter Capital Transfer Agreement of Post and Telecommunication Finance Company Limited (“PTF“) and the public announcement issued by AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (“AFS“), Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (“SeABank“) and AFS have been engaged in constructive … Read more

Increasing probate threshold for families

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government has agreed to increase the probate threshold from $15,000 to $40,000 to save families time and money when accessing assets of deceased loved ones, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “The threshold was last set in 2009 before the implementation of KiwiSaver. Most estates now include KiwiSaver balances well over … Read more

Cushman & Wakefield Announces Key Appointments Across Combined APAC & EMEA Business

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield has elevated three senior leaders to newly-created positions in its combined APAC & EMEA business. The two regions were brought together in May under the leadership of Matthew Bouw, who has established an operating model to drive … Read more

As Singapore celebrates its 60th Birthday, Amex’s Shop Small Movement Rallies Around Local Businesses for the Sixth Year

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – American Express today announced the launch of the Shop Small movement for the sixth year in Singapore, part of its global flagship initiative to support local businesses. As part of this initiative, from 1 to 31 August, eligible American Express Card Members … Read more

Crown Minerals Amendment Bill a Step in the Right Direction

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Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the passage of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill into law, describing it as an important contribution to restoring investment confidence and strengthening New Zealand’s energy security. The Bill reverses the 2018 ban on new petroleum permits, restores the promotional purpose of the Act, provides greater flexibility in how … Read more

Mining positivity internationally recognised

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Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Today’s passing of the Crown Minerals Amendment Act is the cherry on top of a great week for mining, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “To make the most of international interest in mining in New Zealand, untap the potential of critical minerals, and make a greater contribution … Read more

Federated Farmers back Government health & safety review

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers is backing moves to review health and safety rules for farmers, saying it’s unfortunate some seem to have completely misunderstood the Minister’s announcement. “Taking a closer look at these rules is really important, so it’s disappointing a lot of people have gotten the wrong end of the stick,” Federated Farmers president … Read more

NZ reaffirms strong ties with Solomon Islands

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Wellington today, reaffirming New Zealand’s close ties to Solomon Islands.  “Prime Minister Manele’s visit this week reinforces the deep ties between our two nations stretching back over 150 years.  We discussed the work … Read more

Public service to get back to basics, deliver value

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Source: New Zealand Government Legislation to overhaul the public service so it focuses on getting back to basics and delivering value for money to taxpayers has passed its first reading, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says.  “The Public Service Amendment Bill aims to lift the performance of the public service,” Ms Collins says.  “It clarifies … Read more

NZ reopens for petroleum exploration

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Source: New Zealand Government Operators will be able to apply for new petroleum exploration permits as early as September following the third reading of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.  The Bill removes the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki, better aligns decommissioning settings with international practice, establishes … Read more

Abel Tasman Coastal Track fully reopen

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  31 July 2025 The popular Great Walk in the Abel Tasman National Park had been temporarily closed from Mārahau to Anchorage due to the damage. DOC Motueka Operations Manager Chris Golding says staff have been out on the track since the heavy rain on Tuesday 29 July and it’s come … Read more

Oriental Remedies Clinic Opens Fifth TCM Clinic in Punggol Coast Mall

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Oriental Remedies Clinic, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic chain in Singapore, has announced the opening of its new clinic in Punggol. Located at Punggol Coast Mall, the chain’s fifth branch aims to cultivate a sanctuary for holistic family wellness, prioritising a … Read more

PERSOLKELLY Evolves into PERSOL, Strengthening Regional Alignment and Scale

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Source: Media Outreach The new identity is unveiled at an opportune time in Asia Pacific, with the region’s young, digitally native workforce set to be an outsized contributor to the global economy SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Asia Pacific’s leading HR solutions provider, PERSOLKELLY, has officially rebranded as PERSOL, unifying … Read more

Asian Agri Hosts “Healthy and Smart Together” Initiative with Community Partners in Medan to Enhance Health and Literacy Awareness

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Asian Agri, in collaboration with Tanoto Foundation, the Medan City Health Office, the Medan City Library and Archives Office and Puskesmas Belawan, hosted a “Healthy and Smart Together” event at Thamrin Plaza in Medan and Kong Tek Cun Ong Temple (KTCOT) in … Read more

Hong Kong-developed EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M] challenges century old cooking traditions with breakthrough flavour enhancement technology

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Source: Media Outreach Revolutionary Cooking Sauce Defies Culinary Logic: Frozen Chicken Rivals Fresh, Budget Beef Rivals Premium Wagyu HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – The revolutionary multifunctional sauce EXOTICA UMAMI (known to Chinese speakers simply as “EX M”) continues to win admirers and astound veteran chefs with its versatility, … Read more

Ministers welcome new FBI office in Wellington

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Source: New Zealand Government The FBI’s upgrade of its Wellington office demonstrates the strength of the Five Eyes partnership and enhances the safety and security of New Zealanders, the Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. The Ministers met with FBI Director Kash Patel, who officially opened … Read more

Have your say on the proposal for a second toll point for Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency What do you think of the proposal to add a second toll point on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road?  NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) wants you to have your say. Public consultation is now live and runs through to 5pm Thursday 28 August 2025. … Read more

Victory for vintage vehicles and private motorhomes

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Source: New Zealand Government From 1 September, commonsense changes will see vintage light vehicles and private heavy motorhomes moving to annual vehicle inspections rather than six-monthly, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Everyone loves spotting a beautifully kept vintage car out for a Sunday drive, and cruising around our beautiful country in a motorhome is a … Read more

Pharmac expands access to meningococcal B vaccine for children under 5

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is extending access to the meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero), with up to 77,000 more children able to benefit. From 1 September 2025, all children under five years of age will be eligible for funded doses of Bexsero, regardless of whether they started or completed their vaccine course in their first year. This … Read more

AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Escalate Risk Landscape in Australia, Aon Report Finds

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Source: Media Outreach SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Australia-specific findings from its 2025 Cyber Risk Report. The report highlights the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber attacks and the increasing exposure created by third-party technology … Read more

Legislation – New low from Govt in Public Service Act changes aimed at ending long term planning, diversity and inclusion and pay equity – PSA

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Source: PSA The Government’s proposed changes to the Public Service Act, to be debated in Parliament today, aim to strip away key provisions that ensure fairness, equality and long-term planning in the public sector. Under the proposed amendments, detailed in the Public Service Amendment Bill, diversity and inclusion, pay equity and long-term planning would be downgraded. “This … Read more

Reform of import health systems begins

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is taking decisive steps to modernise New Zealand’s import health system, with a new programme aimed at significantly reducing the time it takes to develop Import Health Standards (IHSs) while maintaining the country’s world-class biosecurity protections. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the current regulatory framework is over 30 years … Read more

Pharmac makes annual tender decisions

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to reduce the cost of some funded medicines to free up money for new medicines. “For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour says.   “The … Read more

ECE reform gives the sector rights and the regulator purpose

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Source: New Zealand Government Associate Education Minister David Seymour has introduced new legislation to set out the purpose of regulating early childhood education (ECE) and put the Education Review Office (ERO) in charge, instead of the Ministry of Education.  “The Bill will increase clarity and certainty. It will ensure the sector and parents know their rights … Read more

19 funded medicines to change brands following community consultation

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Source: PHARMAC Pharmac has awarded contracts to a range of suppliers following its annual tender process, which will mean 19 medicines will be changing brands in the coming months. The annual tender is one of the ways that Pharmac manages the fixed budget it receives from the Government to fund medicines for New Zealanders. This … Read more

Health – College of GPs Workforce Survey shows optimistic changes, but still more to be done to address core challenges for the future

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Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners As the healthcare landscape shifts to meet the changing needs of patient populations, understanding the broader context and the importance of the general practice and rural hospital medicine workforces becomes more important than ever. Every two years The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners undertakes its Workforce Survey … Read more

HRC struggles to rustle up ‘Conversion Therapy’ complaints

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Source: Family First MEDIA RELEASE – 30 July 2025 The $2.25m taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the Human Rights Commission for receiving complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has struggled to obtain any formal complaints about the use of ‘conversion therapy’ in the three years since the new law was passed, and haven’t referred a single … Read more