Earth Sciences NZ and SPREP Formalise Partnership for Pacific Climate and Environmental Resilience

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Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand Earth Sciences New Zealand and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in their decades-long collaboration on environmental science and resilience in the Pacific. This first formal agreement between the two organisations establishes a framework for deeper cooperation … Read more

Summer forecast: trillions of seeds and rat plagues

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Janel Hull This summer, we expect the South Island to experience the biggest beech forest mast in seven years where trillions of seeds blanket forest floors. Beech masts provide a bounty of food but unfortunately also trigger a dangerous ripple effect for native species. Food is abundant Rat and stoat populations … Read more

DOC ramps up pest control ahead of major mast

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 September 2025 The predicted beech mast will drop trillions of seeds, fuelling a surge in rodents then stoats – with potentially devastating impacts on native birds, bats, snails and other species. DOC National Predator Control Programme Manager Peter Morton says it’s expected to be the biggest beech mast in … Read more

Going For Growth: Competition Reform

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government is beefing up the Commerce Act for the first time in nearly 20 years to provide greater protection to the public and more certainty for business, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson say.  “These changes provide more certainty and reliability for businesses, … Read more

Immigration Minister travels to US to meet investors and boost economic growth

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Source: New Zealand Government Immigration Minister Erica Stanford will head to the United States this week to lead a delegation of immigration and investment private sector participants to promote our Active Investor Plus visa, with events hosted by Invest NZ who have organised the delegation. “Since our changes were implemented on 1 April, the Active … Read more

Consultation closes on new national qualifications to replace NCEA

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Source: New Zealand Government Public consultation has now closed on a proposal to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), aiming to lift outcomes and better prepare students for life beyond school. Education Minister Erica Stanford says she is encouraged by the amount of engagement there has been with the proposal. “We have received … Read more

Levelling the playing field for fish exporters

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Source: New Zealand Government Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand exporters will benefit from fairer competition as the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies takes effect today, after nearly two decades of negotiations. “Unfair subsidies distort markets and disadvantage responsible producers. This agreement delivers on New Zealand’s long-standing push for global … Read more

Reasonable confidence despite uncertainty – BusinessNZ

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Source: BusinessNZ Future investment intentions indicate a reasonable level of business confidence, BusinessNZ says. BusinessNZ’s 2025 Business Sentiment Survey shows uncertainty is a key challenge for businesses, but also shows companies planning more investment than last year. The survey of 130 businesses shows 68% intend to authorise the same or more capital expenditure as last year compared with … Read more

$100m NZ-Saudi trade boost through 5 key partnerships

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Source: New Zealand Government Minister for Trade, Investment, and Agriculture, Todd McClay, today announced the signing of five new commercial partnerships between New Zealand and Saudi Arabian companies, formalised at a ceremony during the Trade and Investment mission in Riyadh this week.  “These partnerships mark an important step in deepening New Zealand’s trade relationship with Saudi … Read more

NZ-AU: Toro Corp. Announces Results of its 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”) a global energy transportation services provider, announced today that the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) was duly held on September 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., local time, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, … Read more

NZ-AU: Robin Energy Announces Closing of $8.6 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:RBNE) (“Robin Energy” or the “Company”), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 5,769,230 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $1.30 per … Read more

MINT Incorporation Limited Announces the Launch of New Subsidiary, Axonex Intelligence Limited, Expanding into Smart Facility Management Solutions

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – MINT Incorporation Limited (NASDAQ: MIMI) (“MINT” or the “Company”), a leading Hong Kong-based provider of integrated interior design and fit out works, today announced the official launch of its wholly owned subsidiary, Axonex Intelligence Limited (“Axonex”), a company incorporated with … Read more

Glaring Omission of Ports in Major Infrastructure Report

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Source: Maritime Union of New Zealand MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?fit=294%2C300&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?fit=1003%2C1024&ssl=1″ class=”wp-image-7058 size-medium” src=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025.jpg?resize=294%2C300&ssl=1″ alt=”MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay” width=”294″ height=”300″ srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=294%2C300&ssl=1 294w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1003%2C1024&ssl=1 1003w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C784&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=1505%2C1536&ssl=1 1505w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?resize=2006%2C2048&ssl=1 2006w, https://i0.wp.com/munz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carl-Findlay-2025-scaled.jpg?w=2280&ssl=1 2280w” sizes=”(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px”/>MUNZ National Secretary Carl Findlay The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is welcoming the release … Read more

NZ-AU: BloFin Title Sponsors TOKEN2049 Singapore, Debuts Largest-Ever “Build” Booth and Afterparty Headlined by DJ BLOND:ISH over 1,800+ Attendees

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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BloFin, the leading crypto exchange, is delighted to become the Title Sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, Asia’s flagship crypto event. TOKEN2049 will unite over 20,000 attendees from the digital asset, Web3, and institutional finance sectors. This year, BloFin unveils a refreshed brand identity … Read more

PAObank and China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Launch Strategic Partnership, Bringing Integrated Banking and Insurance Solutions, Shaping a Digital Bank with Insurance DNA

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Source: Media Outreach PAObank 5th Anniversary Treasure Reward UNLOCK High-Interest Time Deposit and Travel Insurance All in One HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – PAO Bank Limited (“PAObank”), a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An”; SEHK: 2318; SSE: 601318), leverages its unique competitive … Read more

HKPC Makes Its Debut at China International Industry Fair 2025

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Source: Media Outreach LeadingFuture Manufacturing with AITaking 54 Hong Kong Enterprises to Explore Overseas Opportunities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) will make its debut at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF)—one of the largest and most influential industrial exhibitions in the country—from September … Read more

Singapore Strengthens Singapore-Vietnam Business Ties with New Professional Services Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – The Alliance, a coalition of Singapore’s leading trade associations and professional bodies, has launched its second full-scale Professional Services (PS) Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), marking a major step in deepening Singapore-Vietnam economic collaboration and expanding Singapore’s professional services footprint … Read more

2025 CIFTIS: Green technology empowers global trade in services

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Global trade in services is accelerating its shift toward greener and smarter development, with green technologies and environmental solutions emerging as new growth drivers and creating broader opportunities for international cooperation. Visitors learn about an intelligent recycling machine at the 2025 … Read more

Galaxy Macau Presents Winning Medley of Gold and Glory Unveiling ‘The Artistry of Table Tennis’ Exhibition at the Galaxy Promenade East Square

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Source: Media Outreach In the lead up to an action-packed WTT Champions Macao 2025 and 15th National Games of the People’s Republic China event series, a ground-breaking international table tennis extravaganza is kicked-off with an interdisciplinary programme of invigorating cultural events MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Macau’s golden autumn … Read more

PTF Showcases Strength as a Leading Exporter of Premium Fresh Fruits and Specialist in Logistics Services

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Platinum Fruits (PTF) showcased its one-stop export capabilities at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 in Hong Kong, highlighting premium quality Thai fruits delivered with farm-to-table freshness through advanced cold chain logistics. The company simultaneously announced its aggressive up-coming business moves: to finalize a … Read more

Services trade surges as China embraces smart technologies, openness

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – In Shougang Park, a former ironworks site in western Beijing, new technologies from AI to cloud computing and green innovation are on display amid the rusty blast furnaces and steel relics. The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), … Read more

China advances services trade, unlocking opportunities for global collaboration

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Amid global trade headwinds, China is sending fresh signals that it will further advance trade in services, providing strong momentum for its own development and creating more room for global economic growth. This message resonated strongly at the ongoing 2025 China … Read more

Jennings Unveils Its Experience Center: A Tactile, Design-Driven Approach to Laminate Selection

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Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Jennings Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd has officially opened its new Experience Center at Kranji Green, Singapore. More than just a showcase of laminates, this thoughtfully curated space is designed to reinvent the laminate selection journey through a more tactile and immersive selection … Read more

Services trade emerges as key engine for China’s high-quality development

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – The services trade is becoming an increasingly crucial engine for China’s economic growth and has substantial potential, driven by technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), according to global representatives at the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services … Read more

AI innovation injects new momentum into China’s services trade

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – Amid the buzz of the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), a robot dog is stealing the show. However, this remarkable machine is not just a playful performer; it carries a serious mission. A humanoid robot plays … Read more

CIFTIS rides new wave of cultural consumption

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – The culture and tourism services exhibition hall was among the most vibrant venues at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), attracting dense crowds eager to explore the vibrant displays. People visit the Cultural & Tourism Service thematic … Read more

China’s innovative service sector unlocks fresh int’l cooperation potential, says Australian accounting expert

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Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 September 2025 – The transition of China’s service sector toward innovation and cutting-edge technologies is opening new avenues for global cooperation, said the head of one of the world’s largest accounting bodies. China has been committed to fostering innovation and developing new-quality productive forces, … Read more