Public Transport Commuters can use American Express Contactless Cards for Transit Payment from 15 May 2025

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – From 15 May 2025, commuters will be able to use their American Express[1] cards to make contactless payments for public transport fares. This will provide greater convenience and choice for public transport commuters. Mr Marlin Brown, American Express Country Manager for Singapore … Read more

Global Superstar Ram Charan Unveils World’s First Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds Singapore – Joined By His Beloved Dog Rhyme

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – Madame Tussauds Singapore, operated by Merlin Entertainments, proudly unveils the world’s first wax figure of Indian cinema megastar Ram Charan, immortalised in a first-ever dual celebrity and pet figures —alongside his beloved pet Rhyme. Ram Charan unveils Madame Tussauds Singapore first-ever celebrity-pet … Read more

WM Senibong Achieves 100% Take-Up Rate for Kew Green 1; Its Maiden Project in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru West

Source: Media Outreach JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – WM Senibong Sdn Bhd announced that it has received overwhelming demand for its Kew Green 1; achieving a 100% take-up rate within just three months since its official launch in December 2024. Kew Green 1 marks the launch of the … Read more

XTransfer Singapore CEO Violas Xiao Joins Money20/20 Asia’s Panel

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – XTransfer, the world’s leading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, one of the most influential events in the global fintech calendar. Violas Xiao, Local CEO of Singapore at XTransfer, was honoured to be invited as … Read more

VinFast collaborates with four Philippine partners for robust service network expansion

Source: Media Outreach MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2025 – VinFast today announced the official signing of collaboration agreements with four reputable partners in the Philippines: Goodyear Philippines, Tire King and Rubber Products, Power Tread Services, and Marcjan Cavite. These partnerships are expected to play a key role in helping VinFast … Read more

Politics and Education – Maths Support Funding a Mixed Bag say Principals

Source: NZ Principals Federation “All new funding for curriculum is welcome funding,” said Leanne Otene, President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), in response to the Minister of Education’s announcement to fund the mathematics curriculum an additional $100m over four years. The funding is intended for early intervention – $4million for maths checks at year … Read more

Health – Signs of Progress in Tobacco Control Sector: New Bill and Council Action Offer Hope

Source: Hapai Te Hauora Amid recent setbacks in New Zealand’s Smokefree efforts, two new developments bring fresh momentum to tobacco harm reduction that have renewed hope in our goals for a healthier Aotearoa. Health spokesperson Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall has launched the Tobacco Transparency Bill, aimed at stopping tobacco industry lobbying in health policy. “Around the … Read more

NZ-AU: Interim Financial Results

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released its unaudited condensed interim financial report and management discussion and analysis (MD&A) for Paladin Energy Ltd and its controlled entities for the three and nine month periods ended 31 … Read more

Peace Action Wellington Statement – Mahia: now a US nuclear base?

Source: Peace Action Wellington 13 May 2025 – The US military has indicated it wants to increase the number of space launches from Rocket Lab’s launchpad on the Mahia Peninsula including launching satellites involved in nuclear command-control-and-comms.  “This raises serious questions about compliance with New Zealand’s Nuclear Free legislation,” said Valerie Morse, member of Peace Action … Read more

Housing market – NZ housing market conditions tip in favour of first home buyers – QV

Source: Quality Valuation (QV) Lower home values and easing interest rates are creating a rare opportunity for first-home buyers to enter the New Zealand housing market, particularly in hard to access main centres like Auckland and Wellington. Our latest QV House Price Index shows home values rose 0.10% in the three months to April to … Read more

Working from home dispute in mediation today – will Govt support women on this?

Source: PSA The PSA is urging the Government to pull back from restricting flexible work practices in the public service, including working from home when mediation begins today. The PSA filed action with the Employment Relations Authority last December to stop the Government from restricting flexible workplace practices, which disproportionately impacts women who make up 62% … Read more

NZ-AU: Mine Bitcoin on Your Phone with FioBit: The Best Cloud Mining Tool for Android & iOS to Maximize Crypto Returns

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) Sydney, Austrailia, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2025, Bitcoin mining is undergoing a significant transformation. With the global Bitcoin network hashrate exceeding 1,124 EH/s (source: CoinWarz), traditional hardware mining is no longer practical for individual investors due to high entry costs, electricity expenses, and operational complexity. As the landscape shifts, mobile … Read more

0xmd Partners with SENAI CIMATEC to Launch Operations in Brazil

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2025 – 0xmd, a global startup specializing in Generative Artificial Intelligence for healthcare, has entered into a strategic partnership with SENAI CIMATEC, one of Brazil’s leading technology and innovation institutions. This agreement marks the beginning of 0xmd’s operations in Brazil, expanding the … Read more

Tenchijin Inc. Announces Partnership with PWS in Malaysia for KnoWaterleak Distribution

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a leading space technology company, today announced a partnership agreement with PWS, Malaysia’s prominent water solutions provider, for the distribution of KnoWaterleak in key Malaysian territories as of May 1. This strategic partnership combines Tenchijin’s innovative satellite-based water … Read more

New record achieved: NTT DATA Business Solutions exceeds the previous year’s top figures in terms of both revenue and results

Source: Media Outreach 2024/2025 saw a double-digit revenue growth of 14.7 percent to 1.85 billion euros EBIT in three digits for the first time at 109.9 million euros (+35.9%) Close to a 50 percent increase in cloud subscriptions Proportion of international business tops 60 percent mark Optimistic outlook despite global uncertainties BIELEFELD, GERMANY – Newsaktuell … Read more

Sahm App Version 2.0 Introduces Dark Mode and Major Feature Upgrades to Empower Users

Source: Media Outreach RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach newswire – 12 May 2025 – Sahm App, the premier all-in-one trading platform trusted by over one million users, has launched Version 2.0, marking its most significant upgrade to date. The release introduces an array of powerful features, led by the highly requested Dark Mode. Designed … Read more

Health and Employment – Struggling hospice nurses shattered by pay equity changes – NZNO

Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation This year’s Hospice Awareness Week comes as hospices struggle to keep their doors open because of a lack of Government funding and nurses’ chances of fair pay shattered by the removal of their pay equity claim, NZNO says. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) hospice pay equity claim … Read more

No congestion charging for goods vehicles, says Transporting New Zealand

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Transporting New Zealand told today’s [note: Monday] Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament that goods vehicles should be exempt from time-of-use charging. Transporting New Zealand Chief Executive Dom Kalasih and Head of Policy & Advocacy Billy Clemens listed four key improvements that would maximise time of use savings for businesses … Read more

Boots on the Ground make a $164M Footprint

Source: Predator Free 2050 Predator Free 2050 Limited (PF2050 Limited or the Company) is celebrating remarkable contributions by the collective of predator free landscape projects nationwide. A target of $164M of non-government contribution to work on urban and rural land has been more than met in what is proving to be an unprecedented community effort. “The … Read more

Weather News – Mostly settled weather, with a few showers in the mix – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Monday 12th – Thursday 15th May – This week is shaping up to be a much more settled week compared to the severe weather of last week. However, that will come with some days of rain for others, mostly in the South Island. With only a few weeks of autumn left, … Read more

Local News – Stellar lineup of speakers for Porirua’s BizFest

Source: Porirua City Council BizFest in Porirua will take place on 1 July – a day that aims to inspire, connect and share business knowledge. Run jointly by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council, BizFest 2025: Kōpū i te pae – Light up the Horizon celebrates the courage of those who seek new business opportunities, … Read more

Northland Regional Council media briefs – 12 May 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council FREE CITYLINK WHANGĀREI AND SCHOOL LINK BUSES FOR YOUTH WEEK 19-24 MAY Northland Regional Council (NRC) is celebrating Youth Week 19-24 May by providing free bus travel in Whangārei for rangatahi (young people) age 12-24. The free bus travel is available on all CityLink and SchoolLink bus services from Monday 19 to … Read more

Transport – Driver well-being a key issue in survey

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand Health, safety and wellbeing are big concerns for the road freight industry, a major survey of the sector has found. The 2025 National Road Freight Industry Survey of 194 industry participants across 128 road freight businesses was run by Research NZ on behalf of advocacy group Transporting New Zealand. … Read more

Universities – Gowns flying, whānau crying—it must be Te Herenga Waka graduation week

Source: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington With over 2,600 graduates, two parades, and eight ceremonies, this May graduation will fill Wellington’s streets with cloaked and capped graduates. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s graduates will honour the community that saw them through and the connections they have made, as they cross the stage. Among … Read more

Education – New leadership for school boards association

Source: Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa (NZSTA) Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association (formerly NZSTA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Kennett as Interim President, following the recent departure of long-serving President Lorraine Kerr MZNM. Lorraine recently departed NZSBA after some 19 years as President and after … Read more

Protect the Tribunal, Protect the Treaty: Oppose the Government’s Review of the Waitangi Tribunal – PSA

Source: PSA The Government’s proposed review of the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 is a clear attempt to undermine the Tribunal’s independence and diminish Māori rangatiratanga, the PSA says. Janice Panoho, Kaihautū Māori of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, rejects Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka’s claim that the review is intended to … Read more

The Ministry of Commerce showcases Thai soft power at Cannes Film Festival 2025 through “Thai Night” and over 12 Thai films

Source: Media Outreach CANNES, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, continues its commitment to promoting Thailand’s entertainment industry on the global stage by organizing Thai Night at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The event, held during … Read more