NTT Com Asia Appoints Steven So as Chief Technology Officer

Source: Media Outreach Navigating the Strategic Roadmap for AI-Powered Technological Advancement in the Digital Age HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – As part of NTT Group, a world-leading telecommunications and ICT service provider, NTT Com Asia today announced the appointment of Steven So as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO) … Read more

Business gives clear backing to RSB

Source: New Zealand Government Regulation Minister David Seymour is welcoming BusinessNZ’s strong support for the Regulatory Standards Bill as a means to deal with red tape and regulation. “After all the misinformed opposition we’ve heard, the people who get up in the morning to make an honest buck and deliver goods and services to New … Read more

Warrant to arrest – Michael Tautari

Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Michael Tautari, 27, who has a Warrant to Arrest and is wanted by Police. He is wanted for breaching release conditions and Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Tautari is known to frequent the wider Auckland … Read more

TUMI Highlights Vibrancy Of New York City With Fall 2025 Collections

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – TUMI, the leading international travel, lifestyle and accessories brand, sets the stage for Fall 2025 with exciting new arrivals inspired by the city that never sleeps: New York. This season’s collections commemorate the second half of TUMI’s 50th anniversary and … Read more

Jollibee Group Reports Strong Q1 2025, Fueled by Global Expansion with Strong PH and International Growth

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – Jollibee Group (PSE: JFC), one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing food service companies, reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting strong performance both in its Philippine and international markets including continued momentum in key Asian markets such … Read more

Wildberries Begins Testing AI Shopping Assistant on its Marketplace

Source: Media Outreach MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – Wildberries, a leading e-commerce platform in Eurasia, has launched pilot testing of an artificial intelligence-powered assistant to simplify shopping on its marketplace. The AI chatbot is integrated into the Wildberries mobile app and is currently available to test participants, with plans … Read more

NTT Com Asia Appoints Daisuke Kuroda as new Chief Executive Officer

Source: Media Outreach Leading the company’s strategic business direction and serving as a catalyst for Hong Kong innovation. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 June 2025 – As part of NTT Group, a world-leading telecommunications and ICT service provider, NTT Com Asia today announced the immediate appointment of Daisuke Kuroda as its … Read more

Revealed: the heritage icon earning concrete praise

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 July 2025 Embodying the lasting legacy of a now-abandoned post-World War 1 settlement in Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauaka valleys, today the bridge is a destination in itself. The Bridge to Nowhere is a heritage icon cared for by the Department of Conservation. DOC Senior Ranger Heritage and Visitors Jim Campbell … Read more

Tech Policy – National AI strategy will boost business large and small – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ BusinessNZ welcomes a national strategy for artificial intelligence, saying the potential boosts to innovation, productivity and wellbeing can positively impact all sectors. Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard says the emerging technology could be worth billions to New Zealand’s GDP over the next decade. “BusinessNZ strongly supports guidance material from the Government to help answer … Read more

Legislation – Sound law-making needed – BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ Sound law-making is needed for NZ to attract investment and achieve economic growth, BusinessNZ says. Chief Economist John Pask presented BusinessNZ’s submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee today. He said the Bill was an important step towards improving the quality of regulation and reducing the compliance burden … Read more

Aggregate and Quarry Sector – Natural sand still required

Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ Manufactured sand is currently only able to meet a fraction of New Zealand’s need for sand and naturally-sourced supplies will be required for many years, says the Aggregate and Quarry Association. AQA CEO Wayne Scott says currently manufactured sand is only meeting between 5 and 10% of New Zealand’s … Read more

Dorsett Mongkok Grants Travellers’ 3 Wishes: 3 Extra Perks, 26-Hour Stays & 20% Savings on Direct Bookings

Source: Media Outreach With Easy 5-stop Disneyland access & free shuttle to Hong Kong’s top attractions HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – This summer, experience Hong Kong’s magic at Dorsett Mongkok, the award-winning 4-star hotel crowned a TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice for 13 consecutive years. Located just 5 MTR stops … Read more

PTT Oil and Retail Business Posts Record Q1 2025 Profit, Extends Regional Growth with ESG-Led Expansion

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), the retail and lifestyle arm of Thailand’s PTT Group, reported record earnings for the first quarter of 2025, signaling strong momentum from its cross-border expansion and ESG-driven strategy across energy and lifestyle … Read more

Government AI Strategy to boost productivity

Source: New Zealand Government Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti has launched New Zealand’s first AI Strategy to boost productivity and grow a competitive economy. “AI could add $76 billion to our GDP by 2038, but we’re falling behind other small, advanced economies on AI-readiness and many businesses are still not planning for the … Read more

Road closed, SH29 Karapiro

Source: New Zealand Police A two-vehicle crash has closed State Highway 29 at the intersection of Totman Road/Taotaoroa Road, karapiro. The crash occurred at about 1pm today. Emergency services are on scene and ambulance staff are treating two people for serious injuries and another person for a minor injury. The road will be closed for … Read more

Local Water Done Well delivers first water services entity

Source: New Zealand Government Selwyn District is the first council in the country to launch its new water services entity, Selwyn Water, meaning safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater for ratepayers, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “The launch of Selwyn District’s water service entity today marks a significant milestone of water reform, … Read more

HeySara Expands its Regional Footprint with the Acquisition of ILS (Hong Kong)

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2025 – HeySara (www.heysara.sg), one of Singapore’s fastest-growing corporate service providers, is pleased to announce its successful acquisition of ILS (Hong Kong), a reputable provider of corporate services and fiduciary solutions in Hong Kong and the Greater China region. Prior to the acquisition, ILS … Read more

First Responders – Seven-person specialist team to assist in Canadian wildfires

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba, Canada to support the province’s wildfire response. Canada is currently experiencing a severe wildfire season and all their national resources are fully deployed. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre have now requested international support. There are almost … Read more

Local News – Adapted Kindy Gym classes coming to Te Rauparaha Arena – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council Porirua City Council has partnered with Special Olympics New Zealand to launch an Adapted Kindy Gym option in term 3. The classes at Te Rauparaha Arena will provide a fun, supportive play and movement programme designed especially for preschoolers with intellectual or learning disabilities and/or autism. The calm, engaging classes help little … Read more

Local Elections – It’s time to make a stand! – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council Passionate about what happens in your community? Keen to make a difference? Nominations are open for local elections! Anyone interested in standing for mayor or councillor in one of Porirua’s three wards has until midday 1 August to get their nomination in. Four councillors are elected in the Pāuatahanui general ward, covering … Read more

Employment – Uber drivers taking a stand on behalf of all platform workers – CTU

Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi As the Uber drivers have their case heard in the Supreme Court today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi believes that the outcome of the case will have lasting implications for people working the in the platform economy and workers who have … Read more

Unlocking economic growth on conservation land

Source: New Zealand Government A targeted effort to reduce the backlog of applications for use of conservation land is accelerating economic growth without compromising conservation values, says Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. “Over the years, decision makers at the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai became wrapped and trapped in a sticky ball of red … Read more

Uber drivers taking a stand on behalf of all platform workers

Source: NZCTU As the Uber drivers have their case heard in the Supreme Court today, the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi believes that the outcome of the case will have lasting implications for people working the in the platform economy and workers who have been misclassified as contractors. “As a country … Read more

Wanted to arrest: Redmond Huirua

Source: New Zealand Police Police are trying to locate Redmond Huirua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police. Huirua, 34 years old, is wanted for wounds with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and burglary. He has links to Bay of Plenty. Huirua is a risk to the public and … Read more

NZ crew to fight Canadian wildfires

Source: New Zealand Government Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says New Zealand is sending a seven-person specialist team to Manitoba on Wednesday 9 July to support Canada in its response to severe wildfires across the country.   “Canada is dealing with an intense and escalating wildfire season, with fires raging across multiple provinces,” says … Read more

Foreign Minister to travel to Malaysia

Source: New Zealand Government Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners.   “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and has been a steadfast partner of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says.   “In our … Read more

Stats NZ : Household living-costs price indexes: update

Household living-costs price indexes: update 8 July 2025 A solution has been identified to update expenditure weights for the household living-costs price indexes.   In May 2025, Stats NZ paused the household living-costs price indexes (HLPI) March 2025 quarter release, due to technical challenges in updating weights after the consumers price index review.   While … Read more