Over 60 Innovations presented by Hong Kong Innovation & Invention Go-Global at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025

Source: Media Outreach 10+ conceptual inventions from student teams of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong were exhibited for the first time at the top international exhibition HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Innovation and Invention(HKII), a project organised by the Hong Kong Exporters’ Association … Read more

Celebrations as EIT Hawke’s Bay students graduate | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 day ago There was a strong sense of celebration in Napier today as 300 EIT students marked the end of their study journey. Two ceremonies were held at the Napier Municipal Theatre on Friday (April 11), with whānau, friends and supporters gathering to mark the occasion. In … Read more

Serious crash, Waihi

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rosemont Road and Consols Street, Waihi.  Police were called about 8.20pm. The road is closed, with diversions in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible. ENDS  Issued by Police Media Centre MIL … Read more

Members of public come to officer’s assistance, Feilding

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A road policing officer was a couple of hours into her shift yesterday Saturday 13 April, when she responded to a report received shortly after 2pm of a group of people fighting on the side of the Lethbridge Street in Feilding. She intervened and the situation began to calm … Read more

Update – homicide investigation, Waiuku

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Karen Bright: Police have filed an assault charge in relation to the homicide of a woman found in a car in Waiuku on Friday. A post-mortem has been conducted today. A 50-year-old man Police have been speaking with is due to appear in Pukekohe District … Read more

Unexplained death, Kawakawa

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Rhys Johnston: Northland Police are making inquiries following the discovery of a deceased man in Kawakawa this morning. Police were called to Station Road around 7:45am and found the man’s body in a vehicle in a carpark near the Caltex service station. A scene examination … Read more

SH6 re-opens, Blenheim – Nelson

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson has re-opened following a crash near Canvastown this morning. There are speed restrictions in the area, motorists are advised to exercise caution. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the crash was cleared.  ENDS MIL OSI

Road closure, SH6 Blenheim – Nelson

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson is closed while emergency services attend a crash near Canvastown, reported at around 6.20am. A large vehicle has rolled and is obstructing the roadway. No injuries are reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the crash … Read more

Enduring Pacific partnerships

Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora, aloha, good morning.  Interim President of the East-West Center, Jim Scott, distinguished guests. It is an absolute pleasure to be here in Hawaii, leading a cross-party delegation through the Pacific. New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific is foundational to who we are as a people. It transcends governments, political parties, and … Read more

Swift response leads to arrests, following incidents in Palmerston North and Foxton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: Central District Police officers acted swiftly to deal with incidents involving youth offenders last night and in the early hours of this morning. At around 8.15pm yesterday Police received a report of an aggravated robbery in the Square, Palmerston North. One … Read more

Homicide investigation launched, Waiuku

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Detective Inspector Karen Bright: Counties Manukau Police have launched a homicide enquiry following the discovery of a woman’s body in a vehicle in Waiuku yesterday. Police were called to the area around 5:40pm on Friday 11 April. A scene examination is underway, and a post-mortem will be … Read more

Emergency services in attendance at fire, Pakuranga

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Jason Homan: Emergency services are in attendance at a fire in a building on Grassways Avenue, Pakuranga, reported at around 12.45pm. One person reported to be in a critical condition has been transported to Middlemore Hospital. There are cordons in place, please avoid the area while … Read more

First 110km/h speed limit for the South Island

Source: New Zealand Government A new 110km/h speed limit on the SH1/76 Christchurch Southern Motorway, will come into effect from tomorrow, Sunday 13 April, marking a first for South Island, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager say.  “Economic growth and productivity are a priority for … Read more

Road closed, Ohinewai

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Tahuna Road in Ohinewai is expected to be closed for some time after a crash saw power lines come down. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly before 8:30am, and there are no injuries. Contractors have been advised. Westbound traffic is being diverted at the intersection of Tahuna and Frost Roads, … Read more

RSA – A great day for our veterans

Source: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association has called today’s government announcement a “great day of recognition” for veterans. Today, on Poppy Day, the Minister for Veterans, Hon Chris Penk, announced the government is expanding the official term “veteran” to cover more soldiers, sailors and aviators, … Read more

Fatal crash, Waitati

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) One person has died after a crash north of Dunedin overnight. Emergency services were called to the Northern Motorway south of Waitati shortly after 3:30am, where a car had gone down a bank. The sole occupant of the vehicle was sadly located deceased. The road remains blocked while a … Read more

HKPC Launches “The Cradle – Going Global Service Centre” Partners with Three National Innovation Centres Achieves Three Early Going Global Success Cases

Source: Media Outreach Empowering Enterprises in Global Expansion and Reinforcing Hong Kong’s Position as an International Innovation and Technology Hub HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) officially launched “The Cradle – Going Global Service Centre” (The Cradle) today, supported by the Zhongguancun Beijing-Hong … Read more

Wisdom of Happiness to be shown at the 78th Cannes Film Festival

Source: Media Outreach NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Wisdom of Happiness, a documentary about the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, will be shown at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May. The 90-minute film was made by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis over a period of … Read more

Discover Wuhan’s Magic: New Video Series Showcase City’s Vibrant Culture

Source: Media Outreach WUHAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Recently, the Wuhan International Communications Center launched its new video series, “Understand China, Discover Wuhan”, a six-part exploration of the city’s vibrant culture, innovation, green living, youthful energy, and unforgettable culinary scene. The episodes—”This is Wuhan”, “Hello Future Wuhan”, “Wuhan, Home … Read more

VinFast announces partnership with six distributors to open over 60 new showrooms in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach PASAY, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – At the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), VinFast announced partnerships with six local distributors to establish new showrooms across the Philippines. This move marks a significant step in VinFast’s global dealership expansion strategy and reinforces its commitment to bringing smart, … Read more

VinFast expands service network in Indonesia through partnership with PT Oto Klix Indonesia

Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – VinFast announced a strategic service partnership with PT Oto Klix Indonesia as its product lineup grows in the market. Under the agreement, VinFast plans to leverage a total of 150 of the partner’s service workshops to enhance after-sales service quality and … Read more

THEi Hosts Hydrogen Conference themed “Towards a Circular Hydrogen Economy: Current Status in Realization and Opportunities” with Experts Discussing Sustainable Development and Innovative Solutions

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – As a low-carbon energy source with significant development potential, hydrogen energy is recognised as a vital component of future national energy strategies. To address the increasing industry demand for hydrogen energy applications, the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong … Read more

DYXnet Takes the Lead: Wins Gold Stevie® Award at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – DYXnet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VNET Group (NASDAQ: VNET) and a leading enterprise network service provider in Greater China, has received the prestigious Gold Stevie® Award for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the 12th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie … Read more

Universities – US academic takes reins on Pacific housing research – UoA

Source: University of Auckland (UoA) Indigenous Hawaiian architect and academic Dr James Miller will soon cross the globe to start a new role at the University of Auckland. Miller left a role as associate professor at Western Washington University to start at MĀPIHI – Māori and Pacific Housing Research Centre this month. The 39-year-old will … Read more

CGTN: Blooming ‘flower economy’ – Heze’s peony industry boosts development, cultural exchanges

Source: Media Outreach BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – CGTN published an article on the Heze Peony International Communication Forum, which was held in Heze City in east China’s Shandong Province. Through a thorough introduction of how the peony industry drives the local development and promotes cultural exchanges, the article … Read more

XTransfer Helps HK Companies Expand into Emerging Markets, Sees Soaring Collection Volume from Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – XTransfer, the world‘sleading and China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, proudly returns to the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo. As one of the most influential global sourcing events, the exhibition draws over 200,000 international buyers seeking … Read more

International Entertainment Corporation: Sets Vision to Expand Investment in Philippine Casino Resorts

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2025 – Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corporation (1009.HK)(IEC or the Company), a Manila-based casino and hotel operator, has struck a provisional licensing deal with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), pledging $1 billion USD to $1.2 billion USD to fuel its … Read more