American Express Opens New Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

Source: Media Outreach NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – On July 16 American Express (NYSE: AXP) will open a new Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND), the busiest airport in Japan and one of the busiest airports in the world. The Centurion Lounge at HND marks the 30th … Read more

Top of the South state highway update – response work continuing across the region

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) contractors are hard at work at several state highway sites across the top of the South Island, as the massive clean-up and repair job in the region continues. The summary below outlines the current status of the region’s state highway network. SH6 Rocks Road … Read more

Employment Relations Amendment Bill passes first reading

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden welcomes the successful first reading of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, calling it a major milestone in helping businesses employ and contract with confidence.   The Employment Relations Amendment Bill will now be considered by the Education and Workforce Select Committee where people can … Read more

Economy – RBNZ to open next phase of Exchange Settlement Account System application process in September 2025

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – Payment service providers and other interested entities can request an introductory meeting now. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) will open the second phase of the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) application process in September 2025. ESAS is New Zealand’s principal … Read more

Online Casino Gambling Bill passes first reading

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden’s Bill seeking to protect players who gamble online by introducing safeguards to the currently unregulated online gambling market in New Zealand, passed its first reading in Parliament today.    “Currently, New Zealanders can legally access thousands of offshore gambling websites. But the market is unregulated, … Read more

Health Appointments – New Medical Director appointed – College of GPs

Source: Royal NZ College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has appointed Dr Prabani Wood as its new Medical Director. Dr Wood is a Hamilton-based specialist GP working at the University of Waikato Student Health Service. Dr Wood obtained her medical degree and BA in Physiological Science from the University of … Read more

Queenstown hotel fined $22,000 for illegal crayfish sale

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries A Queenstown hotel has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records. The Rees Management Limited which trades as The Rees Hotel was sentenced in the Queenstown District Court yesterday for charges under the Fisheries Act 1996 and Fisheries (Recordkeeping) Regulations 1990 following … Read more

COUNTRY & SECTOR RISKS – June 2025 The great leap backwards: 23 sectors and 4 countries downgraded

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR / SHANGHAI & BEIJING, CHINA / TAIPEI, TAIWAN / SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – In a context of unprecedented geopolitical and trade uncertainty, the global economy is navigating between an expected slowdown and escalation risks. Trump’s tariff decisions and tensions … Read more

KN Group and AlloyX Form Strategic Partnership, Launching World’s First On-Chain Tokenized Consumer Loan Assets

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – In July 2025, Hong Kong fintech company KN Group announced a significant strategic partnership with AlloyX, a prominent Hong Kong-based Web3 financial technology company. Leveraging AlloyX’s on-chain tokenization infrastructure technology, the two parties will jointly launch the industry’s first tokenized … Read more

Rising AI-Driven Cyber Attacks and Geopolitical Tensions Shaping Asia Pacific Cyber Risk Landscape, Aon study

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the Asia Pacific (APAC) findings from its 2025 Cyber Risk Report. The report underscores the increasing complexity of artificial intelligence (AI) driven cyber attacks and the prevalence of geopolitical tensions … Read more

Far East Hospitality Strengthens its Presence in Japan with Two New Hotels in Osaka

Source: Media Outreach Group enters Osaka with two Far East Village Hotels in Namba South and Honmachi districts, reinforcing its commitment to double its footprint to 2000 rooms in Japan. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Far East Hospitality has announced its continued expansion in Japan with the introduction of the … Read more

Datumstruct Enhances Singapore Experience Centre for Command Centre Technology

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 July 2025 – Datumstruct, a provider of critical facilities solutions across Asia, has announced the revamp of its Singapore experience centre (XC 2.0), located at 33 Changi South Ave 2, 486445 Singapore. The updated facility is set to open by late September or early October … Read more

VinFast Advances Ecosystem Strategy in Philippines’ EV Catch-Up

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2025 – With nearly 19,000 electric vehicles sold in 2024, the Philippines is looking to catch up in Southeast Asia’s EV race as ecosystem players like VinFast work to overcome hurdles around charging access, maintenance, and affordability. VinFast EV manufacturing complex in Hai … Read more

Cost of living remains priority in Q3

Source: New Zealand Government Continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months is key as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals a fresh set of targeted Government actions in the Q3 Action Plan. “While it’s still tough out there for too many Kiwis, our Government’s focus on unlocking economic growth is starting to … Read more

Consultation on 2026 funding determinations is now open

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 15 July 2025 Last updated 15 July 2025 Print Share The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations. The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2026 funding determinations. Providers have been sent an invitation to participate through … Read more

Economy – RBNZ explores the impact of an ageing population on the financial system

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand 15 July 2025 – New Zealand faces an economic shift as the population ages, according to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in a Financial Stability Report special topic article released today. While the economic impact will unfold slowly, the Reserve Bank is urging financial institutions to understand and be … Read more

Rural News – Alternative grass grub weapon now urgent – Federated Farmers

Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers says urgent action is needed to plug a looming gap in treatments to fight native grass grub, which costs the agricultural sector hundreds of millions of dollars each year. “This is our biggest agricultural pest by a country mile, yet there’s a real risk farmers’ arsenal to fight it will soon … Read more

Marine Environment – Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Northland

Source: Northland Regional Council A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the unwanted beach weed east of Cape Reinga and at least 60 kilometres from the closest known site on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe – Ninety Mile Beach. Joanna Barr, Northland Regional Council’s Biosecurity Manager – Pest Plants, … Read more

Meey Group Hosts the ‘Proptech Capitalization Strategy Forum: Born in Vietnam – Build for the World’

Source: Media Outreach Affirming Its Pioneering Role in Realising Vietnam’s National Digital Asset Policy Over 20 investment fund leaders and 20 top companies in attendance. Featuring partner ARC and senior Nasdaq representatives. Deep-dive sessions on capitalisation solutions and IPO roadmap for Vietnamese enterprises. Official signing of a comprehensive strategic cooperation between Meey Group and ARC … Read more

Feedback sought on national fuel security plan

Source: New Zealand Government The Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a draft Fuel Security Plan that provides a long-term strategy to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel in times of domestic and global disruption, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. “As a small and remote island nation that imports nearly all of … Read more

Northland News – Plan winter earthworks carefully; NRC

Source: Northland Regional Council As Northland moves through the wetter months from May to September, the Northland Regional Council is warning effective planning and management of earthworks is critical to reducing environmental impact and ensuring successful outcomes. “While significant rain events can occur in summer, late autumn through early spring sees the most frequent and intense … Read more

Fresh look for remote Trains Hut

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 July 2025 Trains Hut is a well-loved, six-bunk hut used regularly by trampers and hunters, reached by a 15 km tramp along the rugged Trains Track. This remote and rewarding backcountry track takes visitors through regenerating native forest, rugged ridgelines, and across several swing bridges. DOC Ranger Rhydian Lewis, … Read more

Refocusing local government to deliver for Kiwis

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s plan to refocus councils on core services, such as roading, core infrastructure, water, and rubbish, has taken a major step forward with the introduction of the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill to Parliament. Local Government Minister Simon Watts says the Bill will help restore discipline, transparency and performance … Read more

Application to establish the Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Karitāne, north of Dunedin

Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Your views sought Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki has applied for a mātaitai reserve (Puketeraki mātaitai reserve) near Karitāne, north of Dunedin, Otago.  Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki and Fisheries New Zealand will hold a public meeting to discuss the application. This is the first of 2 consultations to … Read more

NZ-AU: MiningToken Launches Version 2.0 of Its Mobile Cloud Mining App, Expanding Global Access to Bitcoin Mining

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ZÜRICH, SWITZERLAND , July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MiningToken, a Swiss-based cloud mining platform, has officially launched Version 2.0 of its mobile mining application. The upgraded app is designed for both beginners and experienced crypto users, offering a more intuitive, secure, and streamlined experience for mining Bitcoin and other supported cryptocurrencies. … Read more

Shenzhen hosts first promotion event for 2025 Global AI Machines and Electronics Expo

Source: Media Outreach SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 July 2025 – The inaugural promotion event for the 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo (AIE) was held in Shenzhen, a thriving innovation hub in South China, on Thursday. Shenzhen hosts first promotion event for 2025 Global AI Machines and Electronics Expo … Read more

Advocacy – Government told NZ should not follow Australia’s lead to criminalise support for Palestine – PSNA

Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand government NOT to follow Australia’s example with measures which would effectively criminalise the Palestine solidarity movement.   The Australian government has announced plans to implement recommendations from its anti-semitism envoy which PSNA says creates a ‘hierarchy of racism’ with anti-semitism at the … Read more