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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Worldgate Global Logistics Ltd (“Worldgate” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEx: 8292) proposes to change the name of the Company to “VSING Limited”, in order to establish a new corporate image and identity, as well as to better reflect the business focus and strategic direction of future development of the Company’s interactive entertainment business. The Board of Directors believe that the proposed name change will not affect the Group’s business nature, daily business operations and its financial position. The proposed change of name is conditional upon the passing of a special resolution by the shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting.
VSING Central, the first VSING venue with a pioneering four-sided immersive karaoke stage, redefining live entertainment with 360-degree “surround visual” experiences
As part of the Group’s dedication to expanding VSING’s footprint, its brand new VSING Central flagship store has officially commenced operations on 20th August in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, Hong Kong’s prime nighttime entertainment district. Featuring VSING’s first pioneering four-sided immersive karaoke stage, the flagship store serves as a strategic platform to revitalise the city’s nightlife and live performance culture, as well as to showcase the future of live and interactive entertainment worldwide.
As the Group’s flagship showroom, VSING Central presents a four-sided center stage surrounded by giant LED screens on the ceiling, walls, and stage fascia, creating a 360-degree “surround visual” experience that immerse both performers and audiences in stunning, real-time visuals. This is further elevated by multi-directional stage effects designed to synchronise with performances, producing a concert-like atmosphere normally reserved for arena tours. The venue doubles as a professional-grade platform for mini concerts, live showcases, private performance, and even international and nationwide tournaments, giving rising talents the opportunity to perform in a premium setting.
Mr. Steve Ngu, Chairman of Worldgate, says, “We are dedicated to proactively expanding its local and global presence. The opening of VSING Central represents the ideal deployment model of a VSING-powered venue, demonstrating the cutting-edge integration of hardware, software, and live entertainment production to the world. It also reaffirms our commitment to provide everyone with a unique stage to confidently showcase their talents and have their voices heard worldwide. By bringing like-minded individuals together, our innovative technology fosters genuine human connections.”
Prior to the opening of VSING Central, the Group has recently formed a strategic alliance with two prominent subsidiaries of GENDA Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 9166.JP), Japan’s leading publicly listed entertainment conglomerate, and established its first flagship store, VSING Shibuya, in the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s Shibuya district earlier this month. Looking ahead, VSING plans to expand at least 10 new stores a month, with a goal of reaching 100 locations globally and reaching 500,000 users by the end of this year.
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Source: Family First
MEDIA RELEASE – 25 August 2025
ACT’s latest attempt to broaden euthanasia and physician assisted suicide (PAS) puts even more New Zealanders at risk. Not just those who are sick, aged, or ailing – but also health and medical professionals, hospices and care homes.
The members bill being re-introduced by ACT MP Todd Stephenson reads like a David Seymour wish list and echoes the recommendations of the Ministry of Health review that was overseen by Mr Seymour as the Associate Minister in charge.
The immediate red flag and warning is wanting to align New Zealand’s practices with Canada, a country where euthanasia/PAS there is now the fifth leading cause of death, and is expanding to include the mentally ill and with discussions now around terminating sick children as well.
The proposed Member’s Bill also widens the number of conditions captured, and removes what Mr Stephenson euphemistically calls a ‘temporal requirement’ – that is, one does not need to be six months from death; in fact, it could now be any length of time.
Echoing the Ministry of Health’s call to ensure even greater access, the conscience rights of doctors and other health professionals are being effectively removed. Whilst not explicitly stated, the mischief is in the drafting where medical and health professionals must align with the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights – effectively meaning they must provide the services.
“The ACT Party talks a lot about choice, but the choice and autonomy of doctors and nurses is being removed” says Simon O’Connor, Director of External Engagement.
In its review, the Ministry was insistent that more doctors and nurses must be involved; that more New Zealanders must seek the option of assisted suicide; and that greater efforts must be made to promote euthanasia/PAS to various cultural groups, and doubly so where said cultures are resistant to the practice.
Equally worrying, the ability of hospices and other care facilities to decline to have euthanasia practiced is being removed.
“Again, while Stephenson, Seymour, and others talk about choice they are also forcibly removing the choice from these facilities. Patients who want nothing to do with euthanasia have nowhere to hide, even in palliative care and hospices. If this law was to pass, those in care facilities will always have to ask – is the doctor coming to care or kill me?” says Mr O’Connor.
“Ultimately, doctors and nurses are no longer being treated as ethical professionals, but dispensers of requested services. This is the antithesis of medicine, but the hallmark of a culture of death.”
Ironically, this amendment bill is larger than the original legislation – proving how flimsy the End of Life Choice Act 2020 is, and also that this law was only intended to open the door so to allow even greater access to death.
We are not surprised that this bill is coming from ACT. Recently one of the key supporters of the euthanasia law David Farrar admitted this: “The cost of an assisted death to the taxpayer is $1,087.20 so a total cost of say $500,000 a year compared to the cost of palliative care of $186 million a year. You could even argue that euthanasia reduces the cost of palliative care.”
While conscious this is only a Members Bill and needs to be drawn via a ballot, Family First urges MPs to reject these amendments and encourages MPs to simply look at the horrible developments in Canada and elsewhere to serve as a warning of where this obsession with death, as demonstrated by the ACT party, will lead.
Source: New Zealand Police
A prolific shoplifter has been remanded in custody after allegedly offending across large parts of the Auckland region.
The Newmarket Community Policing Team had been on the hunt last week, locating the man at an Onehunga address.
“Our community teams are targeting areas that are seeing higher reports of retail crime,” Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says.
“While they are targeting prolific offenders who continue to cause this harm, they are also working closely with retailers in harder hit retail locations.”
A 31-year-old man was arrested last week after being located by Newmarket staff.
“A grand total of 23 shoplifting charges have been laid against the man,” Inspector Dolheguy says.
“These charges relate to his alleged offending across New Lynn, Mt Eden, Mt Albert, Auckland central, and Newmarket.”
Police also arrested a 39-year-old woman at the same address, and she also faces 13 charges.
Both appeared in the Auckland District Court.
“Police successfully opposed the 31-year-old man’s bail, and he has been remanded in custody until his appearance in court in late September,” Inspector Dolheguy says.
“This is a great result and shows yet another person, who is allegedly causing thousands of dollars’ worth of offending, being held to account.”
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
Source: Media Outreach
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Agile Labs, a leading software innovation company, has announced the launch of Southeast Asia’s first AI Risk Matrix Assessment tailored for enterprise software projects. This cutting-edge tool is designed to help businesses identify, quantify, and mitigate potential risks before any code is written—tackling a critical challenge in the tech industry where 60–70% of enterprise software projects fail due to unclear requirements and unmanaged risks.
By leveraging advanced AI integration software, Agile Labs’ Risk Matrix Builder offers a proactive framework that enables project teams to foresee complications and plan strategically. This innovative approach empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions from day one, significantly improving project outcomes and reducing costly rework.
Agile Labs is a Singapore-based technology firm specialising in custom web app development and mobile app development in Singapore, with solutions spanning both Android and iOS platforms. Known for its emphasis on agility, innovation, and quality, the company works closely with enterprises to build scalable, user-centric digital products. Their portfolio includes everything from bespoke software systems to integrated AI solutions, helping clients transform operations and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive digital landscape.
The new AI Risk Matrix Assessment reinforces Agile Labs’ commitment to empowering businesses with intelligent tools that drive clarity and control. As the region accelerates its push toward digital transformation, Agile Labs is positioned as a trusted partner for forward-thinking companies aiming to build smarter, more resilient enterprise software.
For more information, please visit https://agilelabs.com/.
Hashtag: #AgileLabs
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Ernst & Young LLP (EY Singapore) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19 August 2025 to launch the “EY x ISCA SCAQ Career Mobility Programme”. This first-of-its-kind initiative is set to develop, retain, and globally position Southeast Asia’s accounting talents, reinforcing Singapore’s standing as a leading regional hub for accountancy excellence.
The launch comes at a pivotal time for the profession. The global accounting industry is poised for continued growth, driven by digital transformation, sustainability reporting, and expanding cross-border trade. At the same time, the profession faces mounting talent pressures – Singapore alone is projected to require 6,000 to 7,000 additional accountants by 2025, even as local accounting graduate numbers have fallen by more than 10% since 2018.
By targeting high-potential university students from Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the programme promotes the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) – a globally recognised pathway that opens doors to international careers – while addressing the region’s widening talent shortage.
“The accounting profession is undergoing transformation, shaped by digitalisation, sustainability, and globalisation. Talent mobility will be critical in ensuring that the profession keeps pace with these changes,” said ISCA President Mr Teo Ser Luck. “Through this partnership with EY, we are building a strong regional pipeline of future-ready Chartered Accountants and reinforcing Singapore’s position as a magnet for professional excellence.”
Under the MOU, ISCA and EY Singapore will collaborate to:
a. Execute the “EY x ISCA SCAQ Career Mobility Programme” to collectively foster accountancy talents from in Southeast Asia, in particular Thailand and Vietnam, to embark on the SCAQ as professional pathway to become a Chartered Accountant;
b. Collectively promote SCAQ as an accountancy professional qualification of choice among university undergraduates in in Southeast Asia, with a focus in Thailand and Vietnam, and to work closely with these universities to have their support;
c. Train accountancy talents and equip them with professional competences to be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant;
d. Foster cross-cultural work experience through opportunities to work in Singapore; and
e. Retain talented accountancy professionals and increase the pool of Chartered Accountants in the long run.
University students who complete the SCAQ Foundation Programme and attain the ISCA Professional Business Accountant designation will be granted a guaranteed interview opportunity with EY Singapore. Those who are subsequently offered full-time graduate positions with EY Singapore will go on to complete the SCAQ Professional Programme and fulfil their Practical Experience with EY Singapore as an Accredited Training Organisation.
Momentum for the SCAQ is already strong, with enrolment jumping 47% year-on-year to exceed 4,200 candidates in 2024. ISCA is targeting more than 7,000 candidates in 2025, many of whom will benefit from initiatives like this to gain cross-border exposure and long-term career opportunities.
Mr Liew Nam Soon, EY Asia East Deputy Regional Managing Partner, EY Asean Managing Partner, also Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner at Ernst & Young LLP, said: “The strength of our profession lies in the talent we nurture. This programme reflects our commitment to develop aspiring Chartered Accountants in Southeast Asia. As a globally integrated organisation, EY has strong experience in harnessing diverse talents to provide quality services to regional clients. With that, we look to help deepen the accounting talent pool across the region, and enable aspiring professionals build cross-cultural knowledge and cross-border work experience to excel in an increasingly interconnected business environment. Including the support toward local professionals pursuing the SCAQ, EY is investing an estimated S$5 million over the next five years to nurture talents in the profession.”
Hashtag: #CareerMobility #MOU #Accountancy #SCAQ
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for information from the public to assist with identifying the man in these images.
Police would like to speak to this person in relation to an assault at the Panmure Bus Interchange on Friday, 6 June 2025 between 9.30pm-11pm.
If you have seen this man or have any information that may assist in identifying him please contact Police on 105, referencing file number 250607/3461.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
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Nicole Bremner/NZ Police
Source: MetService
Covering period of Monday 25th – Friday 29th August – See-sawing into spring
With the final week of meteorological winter in full swing, MetService is forecasting plenty of sunshine for the start of the week, though areas in the north and east of the North Island can expect showers. However, from Wednesday, the see-saw tips back to wet and windy weather as a front moves across the country.
It was an active weekend for the upper North Island, with more than 3,000 lightning strikes detected, mostly offshore. Even more noticeable for those of us on land, heavy showers brought considerable amounts of small hailstones to parts of Northland and Auckland, blanketing the ground in white – an unusual sight in the ‘winterless north’!
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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – Saint Clare School has launched a powerful new Learning Management System (LMS) designed to transform how teachers plan lessons and create Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs. Leveraging over 15 years of curriculum data and enhanced by generative AI, the platform streamlines planning, boosts teaching efficiency, and strengthens parent-teacher communication, paving the way for scalable, impactful special education both locally and abroad.
Students following AI-designed personalised education plans in class
Empowering Teachers and Enhancing Collaboration
Developed in partnership with SOZCODE and guided by Saint Clare’s academic board, the LMS aims to reduce the special needs curriculum development time by 30–50%. Previously, teachers spent hours manually drafting IEPs and lesson plans. Now, they can input basic learning needs, such as “functional academics” or “social skills”, into the system and receive suggested learning goals and lesson ideas through an embedded SPED curriculum bank. Educators can then tailor these suggestions to fit the unique needs of each student.
“At the heart of it, the LMS provides more students with special needs to gain access to structured and validated curriculum especially in countries lacking in critical special needs education support and resources,” said Kelvin Ng, the co-founder of Saint Clare School.
Beyond curriculum support, the LMS features a “Single Child View,” consolidating each student’s class enrolment, IEPs, therapy records, attendance, and communication logs. Teachers, Heads of Department (HODs), and leadership teams can collaborate more efficiently, with each IEP and lesson plan undergoing a structured approval process. Built-in audit logs and timestamped actions ensure transparency and quality control at every step.
The Learning Management System also supports student progress tracking and custom analytics through platforms like Google Looker Studio. Educators can assess IEP effectiveness, identify trends in learning outcomes, and refine teaching approaches based on real data. Parental engagement is also tracked, ensuring timely communication and productive involvement in their child’s educational journey.
Scaling Special Education Across Southeast Asia
Saint Clare School’s long-term vision is to evolve the Learning Management System into a full-fledged SPED operating system, one that can be adopted by special education schools in Singapore and across the region. In late 2025 or early 2026, the system is slated to be piloted in two affiliated schools in Kuala Lumpur and Sabah.
This scalable solution is especially impactful for schools lacking structured special education frameworks. With its comprehensive curriculum bank and alignment to Singapore’s high standards, the platform empowers institutions to deliver credible, individualised learning support without starting from scratch.
With the successful rollout of this Learning Management System, Saint Clare School is leading the charge toward a more efficient, data-driven, and inclusive future for special education.
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Tavo Shell™
“At Tavo, we hold an uncompromising belief that life is better when it’s shared between people and their pets,” said Helen Johnson, Marketing Director at Tavo Pets and Nuna Baby. “Drawing upon decades of Nuna’s safety expertise and purposeful design, we apply the same rigorous standards to every pet essential we create. The Shell is a natural extension of that philosophy, designed not only to look beautiful in your home, but to deliver the same level of care, comfort, and protection we’ve long reserved for our little ones.”
Meet The Shell: A Sanctuary of Style and Snuggles
The Tavo Shell is designed to elevate your pet’s comfort—literally. Crafted with a unique shell-inspired design that gently sways like ocean waves, it cradles your pet in unparalleled comfort, offering a serene retreat. The raised platform with cloud-like cushioning lifts your pet away from dust and drafts, bringing them closer to you for restful connections and a better view of their surroundings. Equal parts modern art and pet paradise, the Shell is the perfect mix of style and snuggle, providing a throne worthy of your pet’s loyalty while enhancing your home’s aesthetic.
Thoughtful Innovation for Pet Well-Being and Owner Peace of Mind
The Tavo Shell stands apart with its meticulously engineered features, prioritising both pet safety and owner convenience:
Three Recline Positions: Designed to help your pet find the position that’s just right for ultimate relaxation and support.
Soothing Side-to-Side Motion: A gentle push initiates a calming, unassisted swaying motion that lasts for up to two minutes. Crucially, the Shell operates without cords, batteries, or noises, eliminating potential hazards such as entanglement, accidental ingestion of materials, or startling sounds that can cause anxiety in pets. This thoughtful design ensures a truly safe, calm, and uninterrupted sanctuary.
Motion Lock Feature: For moments when stillness is preferred, the Shell easily locks into a stationary position, providing versatility and stability.
Dedicated Comfort Zone: Its unique shell-like shape cradles pets, making them feel safe and secure in their personal haven.
Elevated Downtime: The raised design offers a perfect perching platform for cats or for dogs who enjoy a higher vantage point.
Soft, Machine-Washable Fleece: The removable, ultra-soft fleece seat cover easily zips off and is machine washable, ensuring effortless hygiene and long-term freshness.
Strong Frame & Base: Built with a strong interior aluminum frame and a curved base, the Shell provides exceptional stability. This robust construction ensures the lounger maintains its elegant form and supportive structure even with energetic pets jumping on and off, preventing it from becoming out of shape after use. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, with the seat detaching from the base for convenient storage and transport.
Naturally Flame-Resistant Fabrics: In line with Tavo’s commitment to safety, the Shell’s fabrics are naturally flame-resistant and free of harmful fire-retardant chemicals, making them safer for your pet and providing owners with added peace of mind.
Unlike conventional pet lounging solutions that can present safety concerns or behavioral issues, the Tavo Shell is engineered to mitigate these risks. Its cord-free design and stable construction remove the dangers of chewing on wires or unstable structures. The gentle, unassisted sway fosters natural calming without the over-stimulation or anxiety sometimes associated with less thoughtfully designed pet swings.
The Tavo Shell Pet Bed and Swaying Lounger, suitable for pets up to 60kg and designed to fit beautifully into any home aesthetic, is available for a retail price of SGD $449, exclusively at https://tavopets.com/sg/shell-pet-bed?color=LATTE. It is also available on our official Shopee store for your convenience. Additional pet gear is expected to launch soon.
Hashtag: #TavoPets
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