Hong Kong & Chinese Mainland Investors Signal Strong Interest in Tokenized Funds, According to Joint Study by Aptos Labs and BCG under HKMA’s Project e-HKD+

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Source: Media Outreach 61% of retail investors in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland are set to double their investment allocations to funds — driven by features unlocked through tokenization and digital money innovation. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Retail investors in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland may double … Read more

Employment indicators: September 2025 – Stats NZ information release

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Employment indicators: September 2025 – information release 28 October 2025 Employment indicators provide an early indication of changes in the labour market. Key factsChanges in the seasonally adjusted filled jobs for the September 2025 month (compared with the August 2025 month) were: all industries – up 0.3 percent (6,779 jobs) to 2.35 million filled jobs … Read more

Household living costs increase 2.4 percent – Household living-costs price indexes: September 2025 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

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Household living costs increase 2.4 percent – news story 28 October 2025 The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 2.4 percent in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. The 2.4 percent increase, measured by the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs) follows … Read more

From Smart Rings to Smart Glasses – DR H Redefines the Aesthetics of Technology

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Source: Media Outreach —Hong Kong brand DR H fuses Eastern philosophy and cutting-edge innovation to reshape the global smart wearables landscape. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – In today’s smart wearables market, the hottest segment of the Consumer Electronics industry, leading brands dominate resources, while endless spec races and … Read more

MyRepublic Launches Exclusive Broadband Bundles featuring Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – MyRepublic today announced the launch of two exclusive broadband bundles in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products to feature Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG). Disney Lorcana TCG is a trading card game set in the wondrous realm of Disney Lorcana, where players … Read more

Malaysia and WEF Drive ASEAN’s Next Leap in AI Governance and Industrial Innovation

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Source: Media Outreach Powering the Intelligent Age Summit announced the ASEAN AI Safety Network and Sustainable AI White Paper, aligning regional collaboration with sustainability and trust KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – The Ministry of Digital, through the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR), in collaboration with … Read more

LitPet Wins Twice at the 2025 PetQuip Awards

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – LitPet is thrilled to announce that LitPet has received top honours at the 2025 PetQuip Awards, taking home two prestigious accolades that mark a new chapter in natural pet wellness. The PetQuip Awards is an annual event organized by PetQuip … Read more

Amazon Singapore Shares the Joy with 12 Days of Black Friday Deals and New Shopper Insights

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Source: Media Outreach Hundreds of thousands of deals from top local and international brands including Dyson, LEGO, Sennheiser and Beauty of Joseon, across Amazon.sg – the perfect way to start the holidays early. From deal optimizers to heartfelt gifters, new research reveals how Singaporeans are shopping smarter and more intentionally this holiday season. One in … Read more

Advocacy – PSNA requests Prime Minister overrule Judith Collins and end BlackSky Technology satellite launches

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Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   After what PSNA calls the shocking TVNZ interview with Minister of Defence Judith Collins on Friday, it has written to the Prime Minister today.   PSNA has requested Luxon direct Collins to withdraw approval for forthcoming Rocket Lab satellite launches for BlackSky Technology from Mahia, which could be used … Read more

Advocacy – Mount Roskill community hold MP accountable

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Source: Roskill Community Group Tuesday 28 October 2025 – The Puketāpapa / Mount Roskill Community Rally Together to Demand MP Dr. Carlos Cheung Support Sanctions on Israel Residents from the Puketāpapa / Mount Roskill electorate will gather at Dr. Carlos Cheung’s electorate office at 4pm tomorrow (Wednesday 29 October) to deliver an open letter calling on … Read more

Health – Focus on broken primary care funding system overdue – NZNO

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Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Political debate on fixing Aotearoa New Zealand’s broken funding model for primary health care is an important first step but needs a bipartisan approach, NZNO says. The Labour Party today announced a policy to provide all New Zealanders three free GP visits a year, funded through the introduction of a capital … Read more

Weather News – Classic Kiwi Weather Returns After a Tumultuous Labour Day = MetService

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Source: MetService Covering period of Tuesday 28th – Friday 31st October An unstable showery and snowy south to southwest flow dominates Aotearoa New Zealand today (Tuesday), with thunderstorms set to spark up in the afternoon in some parts. Most of the unsettled weather will have passed by the end of today, with a mix of showers … Read more

MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards Finalists Revealed

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Source: Media Outreach 30 finalists emerge from a competitive field of entries spanning 10 prestigious categories set to be unveiled at MIPIM Asia Gala Dinner HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – The MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, recognised as the foremost honours celebrating innovation and excellence within Asia’s real estate … Read more

FBS and Bros Gang TV Bring Meaningful Change to Malaysia’s Orang Asli Community

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – FBS, a leading global broker, partnered with Malaysian content creator Bros Gang TV to support the Orang Asli community in Taman Negara Pahang through a heartfelt charity initiative that showed how small acts of care can create meaningful change. FBS and Bros … Read more

Refreshed national curriculum to raise achievement

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Source: New Zealand Government Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced the release of the full draft of New Zealand’s new Year 1–10 curriculum, another significant step toward delivering a world-leading education system for every learner in New Zealand. “This is a major milestone. It’s been almost 20 years since our New Zealand Curriculum was last … Read more

New protections and new funds for Hauraki Gulf

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the biggest step in a generation to restore the Hauraki Gulf / te Pātaka kai a Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi, with up to $26 million in new public and private investment to bring life back to the water, create jobs, and strengthen connections between people and … Read more

Wildberries E-Commerce Platform Opens Its Highest-Altitude Order Pickup Point

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Source: Media Outreach KHOROG, TAJIKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 October 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform Eurasia, has opened its highest-altitude pickup point for online orders placed on its marketplace. The pickup point, located in Tajikistan’s city of Khorog, sits in the Pamir Mountains in the south of Central Asia at an … Read more

Significant weather damage on West Coast

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 October 2025 Owen Kilgour, DOC West Coast Regional Operations Director, says teams are still out assessing and clearing where they can. “There’s lots of damage out there,” says Owen. “Luckily it seems like most of the damage is from things like windthrown trees, but we also have the odd … Read more

CTU welcomes proposed tax changes to fund essential health needs

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Source: NZCTU The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is welcoming the much-needed tax reform proposed by the Labour Party today. “New Zealand needs a more equitable taxation system. A Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been an essential missing part of that system, so we welcome Labour’s proposal to bring in a CGT after the next election,” … Read more

SNP Opens New Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore to Power Data Transformation and Accelerate Regional Growth

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Source: Media Outreach SNP has opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, strengthening its presence and commitment to the region. The company delivered more than 50 successful go-lives in Asia Pacific last year, all completed on time and without disruption. SNP’s targeted approach to SAP modernization helps enterprises reduce costs, accelerate time-to-value, and unlock AI-driven … Read more

Police float gentle reminder for public following water rescues

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Source: New Zealand Police The crew aboard the Police Eagle helicopter had their work cut out for them during the long weekend, assisting with a number of water rescues across Tāmaki Makaurau. On Saturday evening Police received a report of a boat which had capsized near Kawakawa Bay. Senior Sergeant Garry Larsen, of the Auckland … Read more

Motorbike seized to pay overdue fines

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Source: New Zealand Police Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch. Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime Units joined forces on Friday last week, executing a search warrant. Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, the Area Prevention Manager, Canterbury Rural, says that during the … Read more

Serious crash: State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri

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Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of Pinnacle Hill Road and State Highway 2, Mangatāwhiri. Police were called to the crash at 2.36pm. Initial indications suggest there have been serious injuries. The road has been closed between Avon and Koheroa Roads, with diversions in … Read more

Shanghai Commercial Bank Unveils “From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World” Exhibition To Mark Its 75th Anniversary

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 October 2025 – Shanghai Commercial Bank (the Bank) is pleased to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a series of events starting with a landmark exhibition, “From Shanghai to Hong Kong, Connecting the World”, which will be open to the public from 8 November … Read more

District Court Judge appointed

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Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced the appointment of Whanganui barrister Bernadette Arapere as a District Court Judge.  Judge Arapere (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Maniapoto) was admitted to the bar in 2005. She was a Director at Wackrow Williams and Davies Ltd in Auckland before joining the Crown Law Office … Read more

All you need to know: Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act officially passed into law on Saturday 25th of October. It’s important that you have a good grasp on what the protection act is, why it’s coming into effect and what it means for you. DCIM100GOPROGOPR0062.JPG ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Diver-with-fish-Mokohinau-islands.-Photo-credit-Monique-Ladds.-CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Diver-with-fish-Mokohinau-islands.-Photo-credit-Monique-Ladds.-CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0.jpg?fit=580%2C435&ssl=1″ src=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Diver-with-fish-Mokohinau-islands.-Photo-credit-Monique-Ladds.-CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1″ alt=”” class=”wp-image-58303″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/blog.doc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Diver-with-fish-Mokohinau-islands.-Photo-credit-Monique-Ladds.-CC-BY-NC-ND-4.0.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 … Read more

Be alert in rural Taranaki

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Source: New Zealand Police Police urge farmers to be extra vigilant as they notice an increase in dishonesty offending throughout Taranaki. Senior Sergeant Brad Pollock says his prevention team would like to stop crime before it starts. “We’re asking our hard-working farmers to keep an eye out and let us know if they notice anything … Read more