PolyU develops novel multi-modal agent to facilitate long video understanding by AI, accelerating development of generative AI-assisted video analysis

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – While Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is evolving rapidly, AI models still struggle with understanding long videos. A research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a novel video-language agent, VideoMind, that enables AI models to perform long … Read more

6th Pacific-France Summit – Intervention by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Source: New Zealand Government 6th Pacific-France Summit Intervention by New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters Nice, France, Tuesday 10 June 2025 Thank you, President Macron, for convening this meeting today, the sixth Pacific-France Summit. We were privileged to have also been at the second Pacific-France Summit, during the Presidency of Jacques … Read more

Global Tourism Elites Eye New Opportunities in Hainan, China

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Source: Media Outreach SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – On June 8, the Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2025 was inaugurated in Sanya, China, and more than 450 tourism industry representatives worldwide explored new opportunities in Hainan. Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2025 Themed “Travel to Meet the World,” the … Read more

Da Nang to target luxury tourism from Dubai’s elite

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Source: Media Outreach DA NANG, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – The direct route between Dubai and Da Nang, operated by Emirates – one of the world’s most prestigious airlines – has officially launched. These flights from the Middle East, a fast-growth region, are expected to bring significant changes to the … Read more

Discover a hidden musical gem via a short video “Listen to Wuxi”

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Source: Media Outreach WUXI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – At the opening ceremony of the 2025 Jiangsu Week of Grand Canal Culture on June 10, Wuxi, a city located in the heart of E China’s Jiangsu Province, takes center stage as a “City of Music”. The city’s rich musical heritage … Read more

5th Digital Finance Africa hosted by IT News Africa set for 3 July 2025

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Source: Media Outreach JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – Africa is undergoing a profound financial transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, with fintech and cross-border payments leading the charge. The continent’s cross-border payments market is projected to grow from $329 billion in 2025 to $1 trillion by 2035, fueled … Read more

Crash on Auckland’s Southwestern motorway causes congestion

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are responding to a crash involving several cars on the Southwestern motorway, Wesley, this evening. The crash was reported to Police at 6.35pm. There are no reports of any injuries, but the crash is causing significant traffic congestion. Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or delay travel. … Read more

XTransfer Partners with BNP Paribas to Simplify Cross-Border Payments at Money20/20 Europe

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Source: Media Outreach XTransferXTransfer, the world-leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, is dedicated to providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with secure, compliant, fast, convenient and low-cost foreign trade payment and fund collection solutions, significantly reducing the cost of global expansion and enhancing global competitiveness. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered … Read more

Unattended kayak located, Lake Te Anau

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are appealing for information after an unattended kayak was found on Lake Te Anau late Tuesday afternoon (10 June). The red and white kayak was located floating upside down, with paddle, a stainless-steel flask and some fishing tackle nearby. Police hope the kayaker made it ashore and returned home without … Read more

New Tourism Growth Roadmap

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Source: Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) This includes investing more than $19 million in international marketing across core and emerging tourism markets plus $8 million on attracting business and major events to New Zealand. The Government is also investing $4 million towards improving the visitor experience along the Milford Road corridor. This is … Read more

Fatal crash: Seaview Avenue, Northcote

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are attending a fatal single vehicle crash in Northcote this evening. The crash occurred just after 4.30pm, where a vehicle left Onewa Road and collided with a power pole on Seaview Avenue. Despite medical assistance being provided at the scene, sadly we can confirm the sole occupant has died. The … Read more

Dai-ichi Life Group and Capgemini sign multi-year agreement to establish a Global Capability Center in India to drive international digital transformation

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – Capgemini, and Dai-ichi Life Holdings, today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to establish a Global Capability Center (GCC) in India. This landmark agreement is poised to accelerate Dai-ichi Life Group’s digital transformation globally. The GCC aims to tap into India’s … Read more

Tourism Growth Roadmap speech to Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA)

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Source: New Zealand Government Tēnā koutou katoa. Thank you for the warm welcome. It is my pleasure to welcome you all to MEETINGS 2025. First, I would like to acknowledge Mayor Wayne Brown attending MEETINGS 2025 today and a special acknowledgment to Ngāti Whatua Orakei for their pōwhiri and welcome.  I would also like to … Read more

Education – Ara researchers publish groundbreaking work on AI in vocational education

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Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury is celebrating the publication of a pioneering book that reframes the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, shifting the narrative from plagiarism prevention to unlocking its potential for better learning. AI in Vocational Education and Training, published by Springer Nature, brought together a multi-disciplinary group of … Read more

Local News – ELECTRIFY QUEENSTOWN TO RETURN IN 2026

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Source: Destination Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand (10 June 2025) – Electrify Queenstown will return for a third year, following the huge success of the 2025 event which built strong momentum across the region. Now a cornerstone event in Queenstown’s calendar, Electrify Queenstown will take place from 17 – 19 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders, … Read more

More funding to grow international tourism

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is increasing funding for attracting overseas visitors and investing in tourism infrastructure as part of its new Tourism Growth Roadmap, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. “We’re investing $35 million to deliver the first stage of the Roadmap, which sets out the Government’s plan to double the value … Read more

Be vigilant: Fake Police scam doing the rounds again

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Source: New Zealand Police Real Police officers are warning Kiwis to be vigilant of cold callers posing as Police officers, as a pesky scam rears its head. In the past year, Police have worked quickly to warn the public as these scam calls emerged. Waitematā CIB’s acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin says, “unsuspecting victims … Read more

‘Above our expectations’ – Aucklanders borrow millions of library books over past year

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Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council Libraries are leading the way lifting literacy across Tāmaki Makaurau with a stack of activities, support and smart technology. With 56 local libraries across the Auckland region, a fleet of mobile libraries on the road and borrowing available online, Aucklanders have access to the largest public library network in Australasia. … Read more

Gother upgrades tourism platform, targeting next-gen travelers and a top 3 spot in Thailand’s travel market by 2027

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Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – Gother, a tourism service platform, operated by Search Engine Optimization, a joint venture between Beacon Venture Capital (venture arm of Kasikornbank) and Krungthai Ventures (venture arm of Krungthai Bank) is showing strong upward momentum following a 300% business growth in just … Read more

Climate legal action necessary response to Govt inaction – CTU

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Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the legal action taken against the Minister of Climate Change by a coalition of legal experts as an important step in ensuring that Aotearoa meets its climate action obligations. “We strongly support legal action … Read more

Rural News – Restrictions on carbon forestry long overdue – Federated Farmers

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Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers’ ‘Save our Sheep’ campaign has taken a major step forward this morning with the Government introducing legislation to stop carbon forestry on productive farmland. “This legislation is a really positive step forward – but from a farmer’s perspective, it’s long overdue,” says Federated Farmers meat & wool chair Toby Williams. “The … Read more

PSA welcomes Wellington mayoral candidate’s commitment to pay equity

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Source: PSA The union representing library workers at Wellington City Council welcomes mayoral candidate Andrew Little’s commitment to pay equity, and encourages all local body candidates to make the same commitment. “This is just the latest example of people across the political spectrum recognising the Government’s vandalism of the Equal Pay Act as an unjust attack … Read more

Targeted willow control in Ahuriri catchment

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Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Targeted willow control in Ahuriri catchment | Environment Canterbury Date: 12 Jun 2025 Work programme protects waterways and wetland health Waterway management and wetland health is a primary focus of the work in the Ahuriri Catchment in the Upper Waitaki. The aim is to protect the ongoing health of Lake … Read more

Government rightfully sued over illegal climate ‘plan’

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Source: Green Party Last week, world-leading climate scientists called out the Government’s approach to agricultural emissions. This week, climate lawyers have sued the Government because its Emissions Reductions Plans do not add up. “Luxon’s Government has chosen to pour oil, coal and gas on the climate crisis fire. Their climate ‘plan’ is not worth the … Read more

Climate legal action necessary response to Government inaction

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Source: NZCTU The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi welcomes the legal action taken against the Minister of Climate Change by a coalition of legal experts as an important step in ensuring that Aotearoa meets its climate action obligations. “We strongly support legal action to ensure that the Government is held to … Read more

Appeal for information: Aggravated robbery Oxford Terrace

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Source: New Zealand Police Police are asking for the public’s help after an aggravated robbery on Wednesday 4 June. Police were called to the Oxford Terrace store about 8pm on Wednesday, after three males entered the premises and threatened a worker. The offenders then fled in a vehicle, after stealing a number of items. Thankfully … Read more

Major changes to proposed anti-stalking law

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Source: New Zealand Government Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is welcoming changes to toughen up the proposed anti-stalking law, including being triggered after two specified acts within 24 months.  “This change better recognises patterns in stalking behaviour and time that can pass between incidents. For example, stalking that occurs around anniversaries would not be covered under … Read more