His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan acquires Warrants of Diginex Limited to Purchase 6.75 Million Ordinary Shares of Diginex for USD$300 million via a Private Transaction

Source: Media Outreach LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Diginex Limited (“Diginex”) (NASDAQ: DGNX), a global leader in ESG sustainable RegTech, is pleased to announce that His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family, has purchased warrants to purchase … Read more

New Report Highlights Need for Ecosystem Approach to Help MSMEs in Southeast Asia Adopt More Sustainable Practices

Source: Media Outreach Report by the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) finds growing momentum among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia to adopt sustainability practices, driven by commercially motivated goals such as reducing costs, improving long-term efficiency, meeting consumer demand, entering new markets and attracting talent. As significant variations in … Read more

INIU Partners with Boulanger to Launch Innovative Charging Products in France

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – INIU has expanded its partnership with France’s leading electronics retailer Boulanger, making its latest innovations—MagPro Slim 5K/10K, Pocket Pro 10K 45W, and Leopard Magnetic Cable 100W—available in stores and online. “We’re thrilled to bring INIU’s most advanced charging innovations to even … Read more

Rhenus signs MoU with Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)

Source: Media Outreach MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), leading global logistics service provider, the Rhenus Group, will operate barge services in various National Waterways in India. In the first phase, Rhenus will introduce push boats and 20 flat bottom barges from Germany with … Read more

INIU Expands European Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with SFR

Source: Media Outreach PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Powering ahead with innovation, INIU, a globally trusted brand in portable power solutions, is proud to bring its products to even more French consumers through its ongoing partnership with SFR, one of France’s leading telecom service providers. Founded in 2017, INIU … Read more

Amari Bangkok: Gateway to the Vibrant Heart of the City, Creating Unforgettable Experiences at Every Moment

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Located in the dynamic heart of Thailand’s capital, Amari Bangkok is an upper-upscale luxury hotel managed by ONYX Hospitality Group — a leading hospitality management company in Southeast Asia, with a diverse portfolio spanning hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences. … Read more

“Relaxing Jiaxing” Creative Naming Journey Launches, A Hong Kong Influencer Lead the Way in Cultural Tourism

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Recently, a well-known travel influencer from Hong Kong was invited by Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Putike International Travel Service (changzhou) Co., Ltd. to embark on a 3-day, 2-night journey themed “Relaxing Jiaxing”. Prior to this, the … Read more

Hong Leong Bank Redefines Branch Banking with Meet @ HLB Eco Majestic, Semenyih

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Following its first Iconic branch in Penang, Hong Leong Bank (“HLB” or “the Bank”) has launched its innovative Meet @ HLB branch concept in Eco Majestic, Semenyih. This community-centric branch is central to HLB’s bank-wide transformation plan, which includes upgrading … Read more

Energy – Methanex gas sale – a short-term fix for a systemic problem

Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the pragmatic deal announced by Methanex today of an agreement with Contact Energy to sell ~2.8 PJ of gas over an eight-week period, starting immediately. Chief Executive John Carnegie says, while it is good to see industry players once again broker a solution to security of the supply … Read more

Thailand Unites to Elevate Bangkok Pride 2025 into a Global Festival of Diversity and Tourism Powerhouse

Source: Media Outreach BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – In a powerful collaboration across sectors, Siam Piwat Group— developer and operator of global destinations including Siam Center, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok and ICS—joins forces with Bangkok Pride, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Bangkok … Read more

Blue Cross Surpasses Market Average with Over 20% Growth in 2024

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) reported outstanding performance in the 2024 provisional statistics for Hong Kong general insurance business released by the Insurance Authority: Blue Cross achieved a 22.1% year-on-year growth in gross written premiums, significantly outpacing the … Read more

DFI Retail Group and Dingdong Announce Strategic Partnership With first-year sales target of HKD100 million

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – DFI Retail Group (DFI or the Group), and Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (Dingdong or DDL), a leading fresh food e-commerce platform in the mainland, recently announced their partnership to their supply chains and retail networks. Together, they aim to build a … Read more

Climate – New study reveals climate change is already impacting the Andes – NIWA

Source: NIWA Seven nations sharing world’s longest mountain range already impacted by climate change Climate change is already reshaping life and landscapes across the world’s longest mountain range which extends the length of South America’s western side, new research has found. Climate change isn’t just a future threat for the Andes mountain region, but a … Read more

Greenpeace slams PM’s science pick: “Polluters are running the show”

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says the appointment of a former DairyNZ scientist as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Chief Science Advisor shows the Government is handing power to polluters. “For years, DairyNZ has ignored science and lobbied to weaken protections for rivers, drinking water, and the climate,” says Greenpeace campaigner Amanda Larsson. “We’re facing a climate and nature … Read more

Unions launch petition to protect pay equity – CTU

Source: NZCTU Major Aotearoa unions have launched a new petition calling on the Government to reverse their proposed amendments to the Equal Pay Act and restore existing pay equity claims. Unions behind the petition are home to tens of thousands of working people who’ve experienced the life-changing impact of pay equity – including hospital administrators, social workers, … Read more

PSA – $19,480 and rising: the cost women workers are paying to plug Govt’s Budget holes

Source: PSA The Government’s decision to rewrite pay equity laws to save its Budget means 65,000 mainly female care and support workers will continue to be underpaid by $148.50 a week, new figures calculated and released today by the PSA show. Care and support workers have waited more than three years for the Government to fund … Read more

Local News – Porirua City Council seeks families of unmarked graves of Porirua Hospital patients – Porirua

Source: Porirua City Council The public’s help is being sought as a project gets underway to memorialise more than 1,800 former Porirua Hospital patients. The Porirua Lunatic Asylum, later Porirua Hospital, opened in 1887. At its height, in the 1960s, it had more than 2,000 patients and staff and covered 1,000 acres of land, making it … Read more

Unemployment data shows real weakness behind the headline rate – CTU

Source: NZCTU Unemployment data released today by Statistics New Zealand shows ongoing weakness in the labour market, with falling employment, falling hours of work, and nearly half of all workers getting a pay rise less than inflation, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi Economist Craig Renney. “While the unemployment rate number stayed at 5.1%, the number … Read more

Universities – Dame Winnie Laban awarded honorary doctorate recognisingachievements for Pasifika – Vic

Source:  Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington The Honourable Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban DNZM, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington at the graduation ceremonies this May. Dame Winnie is a distinguished and transformative leader who has driven profound changes within Aotearoa New Zealand’s political, social, and educational landscapes. … Read more

EMA – Unemployment numbers still reflect ongoing financial pressures faced by businesses

Source: EMA The EMA says today’s unchanged unemployment rate hopefully underlines the bottoming out of the economic bad news, although member businesses are facing ongoing financial pressures. The latest numbers released by Stats NZ show that the unemployment rate has stayed unchanged at 5.1% for the March quarter. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald says “While … Read more

Vingroup and the Rise of the ESG Ecosystem

Source: Media Outreach Vingroup is positioning itself to lead Vietnam’s ESG push, using its broad business network to drive sustainable growth at home and abroad, while eyeing partnerships in the Middle East’s expanding sustainability sector. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – In one of Vietnam’s crowded conference halls this month, … Read more

SMART launches new research group WISDOM to pioneer technologies that will help machines “see” like humans

Source: Media Outreach Multi-million-dollar, three-and-a-half-year programme to advance Singapore’s optoelectronics and photonics capabilities and semiconductor industry, which generated over S$133 billion in 2023 and accounts for approximately 7% of Singapore’s GDP Bringing together over 20 Singapore and US-based researchers, this is the first time a programme will study the combination of three integral components: optics, … Read more

Bee Choo Origin Strengthens CSR Efforts with Electric Van Donation to NKF

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Bee Choo Origin, Singapore’s leading herbal hair care brand that specialises in hair fall treatment and oily scalp treatment, has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) with the donation of an electric passenger van to The National Kidney Foundation (NKF). … Read more

Trend Micro Delivers AI-Powered Threat Detection with AWS Infrastructure Support and NVIDIA Integration

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced new AI-powered threat detection capabilities designed specifically for enterprises embracing AI at scale. This effort brings together Trend’s deep security expertise with NVIDIA accelerated computing and NVIDIA … Read more

TDCX retains rank as the top Southeast Asian outsourced CX provider

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – TDCX, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) company for technology and blue-chip companies, has retained its rank as the top Southeast Asian BPO in the Outsource Accelerator (OA) 500 2025 Index. The company also moved up in global rankings to 17th … Read more

Unemployment rate remains at 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter – Stats NZ media and information release: Labour market statistics: March 2025 quarter

Source: Statistics New Zealand Unemployment rate remains at 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter – 7 May 2025 – The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in the March 2025 quarter, unchanged from last quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. In the March 2025 quarter: the unemployment rate was 5.1 … Read more

Heritage – Welcome to the first Ōtautahi Festival of Archaeology

Source: Heritage New Zealand Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Christchurch Archaeology Project are joined by the heritage organisations, archaeology companies and museums of Ōtautahi to offer a fantastic range of archaeology themed activities at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House in honour of New Zealand Archaeology Week. Try your hand at excavation, take … Read more