NZ-AU: Innovation Beverage Group Enters into Letter of Intent for Potential Merger with BlockFuel Energy, Inc.

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SEVEN HILLS, Australia, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Innovation Beverage Group Ltd, (“IBG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for a … Read more

Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival Illuminates Fuzhou! The 12th Silk Road International Film Festival Grandly Kicks Off

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Source: Media Outreach FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – On the evening of September 22, the opening ceremony of the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival was held in Fuzhou, bringing together guests from all walks of life to celebrate this grand event. Silk Road Connects the World, Film Festival … Read more

Advocacy – Israeli minister would embarrass NZ government with an official ‘thank you’ visit – PSNA

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Source: Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)   PSNA says a proposed ‘thank you visit’ by Israel’s deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel would be embarrassing for the New Zealand government and expose it as a collaborator with Israeli genocide in Gaza.   Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Co chair, John Minto says he expects the New Zealand … Read more

VinFast triumphs at the 2025 APAC Effie Awards

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – VinFast has achieved an outstanding victory with six awards at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Effie Awards (APAC Effie Awards), making it the only automaker honored at the regional-level competition. The company also made history as the first Vietnamese brand to win a Gold … Read more

Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) Students Shine at ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) (WMSKLI) proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its students at the Tribuana Bangsawan Theatre Production, held at the Auditorium Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in conjunction with the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 recently. Students showcasing their … Read more

Hong Kong Construction Association Launches Industry-First Best Practice Guideline for Carbon Smart Construction Site

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Source: Media Outreach Focusing on Site Decarbonisation and 36 Practical Measures to Help Contractors Achieve Carbon Neutrality HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – The Hong Kong Construction Association (HKCA) today announced the launch of the “Best Practice Guideline for Carbon Smart Construction Site” (the “Guideline”). This industry-first practical guide … Read more

PTT Oil and Retail Business Unlocks Growth With AI-Driven Personalization Strategy

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) is accelerating its digital transformation agenda with a data-first strategy that places personalization and intelligent customer engagement at the core of its business model — positioning the company for sustained growth in … Read more

Complex investigation results in more than 40 fraud charges

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud related offences totalling over $68,000. Officers attended a property in Long Bay this morning where a 34-year-old man was taken into custody. Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, acting Inspector Tim Williams, says numerous credit card frauds were committed across … Read more

TVBS Original Drama 「The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly」Showcases in Seoul

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Source: Media Outreach TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – TVBS’s newest original drama, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (舊金山美容院), will premiere on October 19. Before its debut, General Manager Sheena Liu led lead actors Simon Lien and Nash Zhang to Seoul for the 25th Broadcast Worldwide (BCWW), where … Read more

Kicking off the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway

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Source: New Zealand Government Construction has kicked off on the new 24-kilometre stretch of State Highway 1 from Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL), delivering major economic benefits for the region alongside big improvements to safety and reliability, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Breaking ground on Ō2NL is a huge moment for Horowhenua and the … Read more

Business Central welcomes Holidays Act reform

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Source: Business Central Business Central welcomes the Government’s decision to replace the Holidays Act with a new Employment Leave Act next year. Business Central Acting Chief Executive Amanda Wood says it’s a long-awaited move that will bring much-needed clarity and simplicity to leave entitlements, and it is positive that the planned new legislation will contain the … Read more

Advocacy – VUW academics and students successfully passed boycott and divestment in support of Palestinian human rights, 55 votes to 1 abstention

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Source: Student Justice for Palestine (SJP) Pōneke Tuesday, 23 September 2025 – Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)’s Academic Board has overwhelmingly voted to endorse boycott, divestment and other non-violent means to pressure Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and respect Palestinian human rights. Hundreds of students and staff poured into the Hunter Council Chambers … Read more

Transport – Ō2NL highway construction a boost for freight and growth

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Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Road freight industry group Transporting New Zealand has welcomed today’s announcement that construction has begun on the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway (Ō2NL). “This is great news for the Lower North Island and for New Zealand as a whole,” says Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive, Dom Kalasih. “Recently an … Read more

Huawei and Zhongshan Hospital Launch a Global Showcase for Healthcare Intelligence

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Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – During HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, Huawei and Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University (Zhongshan Hospital in short) officially launched a global showcase for intelligent healthcare. Launch of the Zhongshan Hospital Intelligent Healthcare Global Showcase Shi Yinghong, Vice President of Zhongshan Hospital; Sean Zhou, Co-CEO … Read more

Prudential report reveals ASEAN economic boost linked to life and health insurance growth

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Source: Media Outreach The “Beyond Coverage” study shows over 4 per cent GDP gains if insurance uptake increases by 50 per cent between 2023 and 2050 HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – Expanding insurance coverage could increase economic growth across six ASEAN countries, adding over 4 per cent to … Read more

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s “Thai’d Up This Summer” Campaign Sparks Global Wanderlust with Youthful Energy and Cultural Depth

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has wrapped its “Thai’d Up This Summer” campaign with resounding success, spotlighting eight international winners whose 10-day journey across Thailand became a living showcase of the nation’s cultural richness, natural beauty, and creative spirit. Timed … Read more

Information sought on Papamoa assault

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Source: New Zealand Police Police investigating an assault in Papamoa are seeking help from the public. Detective Sergeant Sam Pritchard says a report was made on Sunday 21 September of the assault on Maranui Street a short time earlier. “The female victim was walking along Maranui Street from the intersection of Coast Boulevard, west towards … Read more

Wildberries Launches Innovative University for Business, Digital Professions

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Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has launched student enrollment for RWB University, the company’s own university for advancing e-commerce entrepreneurs and digital professionals. Depending on the program, graduates will receive a state-accredited diploma in professional retraining or a certificate … Read more

Huawei Releases “R.I.S.E” National Government Cloud Reference Architecture

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Source: Media Outreach SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 September 2025 – At the 2025 Global Public Sector Cloud & AI Summit, Huawei officially released the “R.I.S.E” National Government Cloud reference architecture, accelerating the nation’s intelligent transformation. Huawei Solutions Target Challenges in Public Services Li Junfeng (Wind), Vice President of Huawei and CEO … Read more

Holidays Act difficulties to be remedied – BusinessNZ

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Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes the final moves towards fixing the Holidays Act, following the Government’s decision to replace it with a new Employment Leave Act next year. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says it’s hard to overstate the difficulties that have been caused by the current Holidays Act, with numerous large businesses and government departments becoming … Read more

Employees are more anxious about their financial wellbeing than their job security

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Source: Robert Half 87% of New Zealand workers are concerned about the lagging effects of inflation outpacing salary increases in 2025  Generation X workers (94%) are most worried their salary will not keep up with inflation this year  Other worries Kiwi workers have include wide economic challenges (86%) and job security (72%). Auckland, 23 September … Read more

Economy – RBNZ opens final phase of Exchange Settlement Account System applications

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Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) 23 September 2025 – All interested entities are invited to apply for ESAS access now. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua (RBNZ) has opened the second and final phase of the Exchange Settlement Account System (ESAS) application process and is accepting … Read more

EMA welcomes long-awaited overhaul of Holidays Act

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Source: EMA The Government’s announcement to repeal and replace the Holidays Act is a long-overdue fix to a system that has caused confusion and cost for both employers and employees, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA). Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy and Strategy at the EMA, says the new Employment Leave Act will bring much-needed … Read more

Long awaited Holidays Act changes create winners and losers – NZCTU

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Source: NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi has welcomed changes to the Holidays Act that will provide sick, bereavement and family violence leave from day one of employment, remove the unfairness for those returning from parental leave, increase casual loading, and provide for pay statements. However, some workers lose out in the changes … Read more

Defence News – NZDF throws weight into Cook Islands infrastructure work

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Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) The full team of New Zealand Army engineers and support staff has arrived on the small island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands, where they will conduct crucial infrastructure upgrades over the next few weeks. The Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules delivered the main body of personnel … Read more

Business Canterbury – Proposed Employment Leave Act the reset businesses were looking for

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Source: Business Canterbury Business Canterbury welcomes the proposed Employment Leave Act which is set to replace the long-criticised Holidays Act – one of the most significant legislative resets for employers in years. Business Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson says, “This is the change our business community has been waiting for.” “In my eight years leading Business … Read more

New sick leave reductions will leave retail workers feeling queasy

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Source: Workers First Union Minister Brooke van Velden continues to find fresh ways of making life worse for New Zealand’s workers with a new sick leave policy announced today that will continue the erosion of workers’ rights under this Government and risk our country’s public health response, increase unemployment and underemployment, and disproportionately affect working women … Read more