Smart Lighting Expo and HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) will open this April

March 10, 2025

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – Hong Kong is reinforcing its status as the international trade fair capital of Asia, attracting business professionals worldwide for pivotal trade events. This year, The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host the 16^thHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) and the second edition of Smart Lighting Expo from 6 to 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Under the theme ” Go Smart * Live Green“, the twin lighting fairs will present an array of innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions designed to enhance smart living and promote sustainability. In 2024, the twin lighting fairs welcomed some 16,000 buyers from 107 countries and regions, a testimony to the fairs’ internationality.

Smart Lighting Industry Set for Fast Growth

The role of lighting has been redefined and transformed into a vital component that enhances well-being and fosters improved environments alongside with the advancement of the lighting industry. According to Global Market Insights, the global smart lighting market size was valued at USD 15.8 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a remarkable 19.3% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by several factors, including smart city initiatives, the rapid expansion of smart home technologies, and ongoing technological innovations in smart lighting solutions.

Smart Lighting Expo

To empower businesses to fully capitalise on the growing opportunities within the smart lighting supply chain, the Smart Lighting Expo, which debuted last year, offers a comprehensive platform for the entire supply chain, showcasing an extensive array of products and solutions, including smart lighting technologies, human-centric designs, energy-efficient innovations and much more. This year, a new Digital Displays and Signage zone is launched to spotlight advanced solutions.

Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association will return and lead a group participation to form the Smart Ecosystem and IoT Supply Chain Area, featuring various key players in the industry, including Bweetech, Creatrol Intelligence, LEDiFUTURE, Shuncom AIoT, TYF and many more. In addition, the expo will welcome the group pavilions from Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Greater Bay Area, including two new pavilions from Shenzhen, such as Shenzhen Semiconductor Association, and the recurrent Zhongshan city, presenting an array of innovative lighting solutions.

Lighting Fair (Spring Edition)

The concurrent Spring Lighting Fair will continue to serve as a one-stop trading platform for diverse lighting products. The Greenovation zone will debut at the Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), showcasing a diverse array of innovative building materials and lighting products. This initiative responds to the increasing demand for sustainable construction solutions in the market. Fair’s highlighted zone, the Hall of Aurora, will gather some 200 renowned brands and showcase innovative lighting products and technologies. Other product zones include commercial lighting, decorative lighting, residential lighting, technical lighting and lighting accessories.

Experts discuss market trends

In addition to showcasing products, the twin lighting fairs will feature informative forums where industry players will share their insights on the latest trends and developments in the lighting industry. These forums will provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking among industry professionals. Asian Lighting Forum will take place on 6 April to facilitate the lighting industry to adapt to the latest market standards and illustrate the ESG development with case studies. To be held on 7 April, industry experts will present the technological advancements in human-centric lighting and comprehensive intelligent customised lighting application under different scenarios in Smart Lighting Solution Forum.

Providing Buyers with a Seamless Sourcing Journey

The events will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, enhanced by the “Click2Match” online smart business matching platform, available from 30 March to 16 April. Furthermore, “Scan2Match” will be also available at the fairs, serving as a feature designed to bridge offline and online interactions. With the HKTDC Marketplace App, buyers can scan dedicated QR codes from exhibitors to bookmark their favorites, access product information, view electronic floor plans, and engage in conversations with exhibitors even after the fair, allowing them to seamlessly continue their sourcing journey.

To attract exhibitors and buyers from key markets, the HKTDC offers special airfare deals and value-for-money hotel accommodations. Four airlines are providing discounted airfares for overseas buyers and exhibitors. In addition, over 40 hotels are offering special booking discounts for trade buyers. For more details, please visit the fair websites.

Smart Lighting Expo Smartlightingexpo.hktdc.com
Spring Lighting Fair Hklightingfairse.hktdc.com

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The Grange Institution: An Official Partner for World Engineering Day 2025, an International Day Proclaimed by UNESCO

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March 10, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – The Grange Institution, a boutique home-grown international school in Singapore, is proud to announce its role as an official partner for the World Engineering Day 2025 celebrations, an International Day proclaimed by UNESCO. This esteemed partnership underscores the school’s dedication to advancing sustainable development and education for a brighter, more sustainable future.

The Grange Institution as an official partner for World Engineering Day 2025

A Global Acknowledgment of Sustainability Efforts

As part of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary and the 10th year celebrations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), The Grange Institution has been honoured to be featured in a global initiative under the theme “Shaping Our Sustainable Future Through Engineering,” as part of the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2025. This recognition is a testament to the school’s ongoing dedication to sustainability and environmental advocacy, aligning with UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) goals.

For the past four years, The Grange Institution has been consistently recognised for its outstanding environmental efforts, winning consecutive awards at the Singapore Education Awards for sustainability. Through various projects, such as the “Green Granger” initiative and the “Green Granger Trail”, the school has made significant strides in educating students about climate action, biodiversity, and social responsibility. These hands-on learning experiences foster a sense of stewardship among students, empowering them to be part of the solution to global challenges.

Impactful Initiatives Driving Change

The Grange Institution’s journey in sustainability began in 2020 with the introduction of the “Green Granger” initiative, which saw students actively participating in organic gardening, recycling programmes and awareness campaigns. In 2023, the school expanded its efforts with the launch of the “Green Granger Trail”, a campus-wide environmental project featuring five unique zones showcasing over 100 species of plants and a diverse range of aquatic wildlife. These zones serve as dynamic learning environments, providing students with real-world experiences on the importance of biodiversity.

In addition to its local initiatives, The Grange Institution has also partnered with an eco-tech company through the “Grow with The Grange” initiative. This partnership has seen over 130 trees planted in Sumatra and Zambia, contributing to the rewilding of the planet and fostering a sense of global responsibility among students.

A Future Focused on Global Citizenship

This prestigious recognition through a UNESCO-proclaimed International Day marks a significant milestone in The Grange Institution’s journey, reinforcing the school’s long-term vision to nurture global citizens who are environmentally conscious and socially responsible. The recognition not only validates the school’s ongoing efforts but also opens up new opportunities for collaboration with international organisations that share the same commitment to sustainable education.

As part of its global partnerships, The Grange students are collaborating with TG International School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on a project to tackle water sanitisation in a local village. Using design thinking methods, students from both schools are working together to engineer a solution that addresses the community’s needs. This collaboration supports the theme of World Engineering Day, highlighting the importance of fostering an engineer’s mindset at a young age and proving that it’s never too early for students to begin solving real-world challenges.

“We are truly honoured by this global recognition,” said Soh Bee Ling, Principal of The Grange Institution. “This acknowledgement strengthens our resolve to continue championing sustainability in education and inspires us to create even more impactful learning experiences for our students.”

As The Grange Institution looks to the future, the school remains focused on building meaningful partnerships with like-minded institutions worldwide to further enhance its sustainability programmes and shape the next generation of eco-conscious leaders.

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NZ Investment Summit: Northland Expressway Road of National Significance

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March 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government

The Government will formally open Registrations of Interest for the first stage of the Northland Expressway at this week’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

“Connecting Northland to the Auckland region through a resilient, safe and efficient new expressway will unlock economic growth, boost productivity and drive higher living standards for Northlanders and Aucklanders.

“The Waikato Expressway delivered by the last National-led Government has been a game changer for the Waikato region. The Northland Expressway is a genuinely transformational opportunity to boost jobs and growth in an area rich with potential and link Northland to New Zealand’s biggest city.

“The upper North Island is the economic powerhouse of New Zealand. Northland, Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty collectively account for 53.7 per cent of New Zealand’s population (2.7 million people), and 55.5 per cent of GDP ($215 billion). This isn’t just an investment into Northland – it’s an investment into the broader upper North Island area.

“The first stage of the project is Warkworth to Te Hana, a 26km long four-lane road built to expressway standard, connected to the new Pūhoi to Warkworth expressway. The indicative design includes an 850m long twin bore tunnel in the Dome Valley and three interchanges located at Warkworth, Wellsford and Te Hana.

“The Warkworth to Te Hana section of the corridor is the most advanced in terms of designation, consents and property acquisition. This enables physical works to begin earlier than the other sections of the corridor and it will resolve the critical resilience challenges in the Dome Valley.

“NZTA is progressing planning and design for the remaining sections of the corridor. Decisions on the emerging preferred corridor for Sections 2 and 3, including an alternative to the Brynderwyn Hills, will be announced soon.

“There has been extensive market engagement by NZTA over the last few months and big international interest in the Warkworth to Te Hana project. Cabinet has now approved NZTA to move to the next stage of procurement, and agreed that the project will be delivered as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

“The project is a significant opportunity for New Zealand’s infrastructure sector, as well as international investors flying in for the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit.

“Formal procurement will begin this week with the Registration of Interest process. Registered parties will be invited to submit a formal Expression of Interest (EOI). This will be followed by a Request for Proposal (RFP) in mid-2025 for up to three shortlisted bidders, with a preferred bidder expected to be announced in early 2026 and the PPP contract finalised by the middle of next year.

“Detailed design and construction for the Warkworth to Te Hana RoNS is expected to start in late 2026. A completion date for the project will be confirmed following procurement, but is expected to be around 2034.

“The Northland Expressway is expected to make use of the Fast-track Approvals Act as well as the Public Works Act changes for critical infrastructure announced yesterday.

“Today is a great milestone for going for growth in Northland. This investment will not only unlock Northland’s economic potential but also provide long-term opportunities for the infrastructure sector, helping to build a stronger, more resilient supply chain for New Zealand.”

Attached: Map of the proposed route

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Temus Becomes Singapore’s First OutSystems Premier Partner, Accelerating Low-Code Adoption Amid Surging Demand

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March 10, 2025

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – Temus, a Singapore-based digital transformation consultancy, has become the first OutSystems Premier Partner in Singapore. This milestone underscores Temus’ deep expertise in AI-powered low-code development and commitment to accelerating digital transformation for businesses, even more so as low-code platforms gain momentum in Singapore’s digital ecosystem.

From left: Wong Seok Ling, Managing Director, Cloud, Applications & Platform (Low-Code), Temus; Leonard Tan, Regional Director, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Greater China Region, OutSystems; Ng Lai Yee, CEO, Temus; Arnold Consengco, Regional Vice President, South East Asia/Greater China Region, OutSystems; Andri Agustinus, Regional Vice President, Solution Architecture, APAC, OutSystems; Daniel Lim, Managing Director, Cloud, Applications & Platform, Temus; Wu Chun Wei, Managing Director, Cloud, Applications & Platform, Temus

This recognition cements more than a decade of collaboration between Temus and OutSystems. As OutSystems’ longest-serving services partner in Southeast Asia, it also affirms the strong track record of Temus’ low-code practice in delivering complex, enterprise-grade web and mobile applications with speed and efficiency across both public and private sectors.

Low-code development platforms such as OutSystems have seen growth in popularity and impact in recent years. These platforms enable businesses to build robust digital applications with significantly reduced coding effort, speeding time-to-market and cutting operational costs. The demand for such solutions is soaring; IDC predicts^{^[1]} that by 2025, more than 60% of enterprises globally will adopt low-code technologies, with Asia-Pacific leading much of this growth. Meanwhile, research^{^[2]} shows that the global low-code development platform market size is worth around USD 10.46 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 82.37 billion by 2034. In Singapore alone, digitalisation has surged under the government’s Smart Nation 2.0 initiative, catalysing fresh demand for cost-effective and rapid software deployment methods.

“We are proud to be named as OutSystems Premier Partner. It is a significant milestone that recognises our deep expertise and shared vision for accelerating digital transformation through the use of low-code,” said Daniel Lim, Managing Director, Cloud, Applications and Platform, Temus. “It also represents our strong commitment to combining the power of low-code with Temus’ broader capabilities in cloud, data, and AI. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with OutSystems to drive innovation and deliver even greater value to our customers.”

Accelerating Digital Transformation at Scale
Temus’ track record in harnessing OutSystems’ AI-powered low-code platform to deliver enterprise-grade solutions to customers in various business domains has been noteworthy:

In the telecommunications sector, the firm has deployed customer-facing mobile applications for a leading Singapore telco, enabling users to purchase data roaming, manage subscriptions and tap into self-service functions. The team successfully rolled out a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) offering built on the OutSystems platform for consumers in Singapore within a short span of six months.
In education, Temus has built digital solutions for academic institutions, introducing streamlined apps that consolidate attendance tracking, schedule management and campus services which has created new digital experiences across their staff and students.
Temus has also helped public-sector agencies implement process automation and compliance management tools, improving operational efficiency. In one notable deployment, a permit and driver management system for a major airport operator reportedly cut manual documentation by half, freeing time for higher-value activities and minimising compliance errors.

Growing the Local Tech Talent Pool
Reflecting Singapore’s broader push to develop its digital technology workforce, Temus is also constantly strengthening its OutSystems practice through talent development.

Launched in 2022, the firm’s flagship career conversion programme, Step IT Up Singapore (SIU), has already placed 59 graduates in full-time technology roles, of whom, 17 individuals became low-code application developers. This move reinforces a national effort in bridging tech skills gaps, with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) scaling efforts^{^[3]} in pre-employment training and mid-career upskilling programmes to expand and level up Singapore’s pool of tech talent.

Building on the success of Temus’ past three SIU cohorts, the firm plans to hire, train and place more OutSystems developers in 2025. These efforts reinforce not just the firm’s commitment to deliver quality solutions to the customers, but also a dedication to contributing to the tech community in Singapore.

Capitalising on AI and Emerging Technologies
The momentum behind low-code is further bolstered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, data analytics and cloud infrastructure—areas where Temus and OutSystems bring strong expertise. With OutSystems’ AI-driven tools AI Agent Builder and Mentor, businesses can build robust, scalable solutions more efficiently with intelligent suggestions and AI-powered insights that enhances productivity and ensures code quality.

“We congratulate Temus on becoming the first Premier Partner in Singapore. This achievement underscores our shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation and equipping businesses with the agility to thrive in an evolving landscape,” said Mark Weaser, APAC Vice President, OutSystems. “Temus has built an impressive track record in delivering impactful solutions through the years with OutSystems. With AI and other emerging technologies progressing swiftly, we see even greater opportunities to deepen our collaboration.”

With the region’s appetite for digital solutions poised to grow, Temus’ Premier Partner status and robust expertise in OutSystems technology place it at the vanguard of Singapore’s AI-powered low-code revolution.

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Hashtag: #Technology #Business #Coding #LowCode #Temus #OutSystems

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“Zero-Prepayment Storage” RESTORE brings its storage service to Fo Tan

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March 10, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – RESTORE Mini Storage has officially expanded its business to Fo Tan this January, following the opening of new branches in Chai Wan and Hung Hom last September. This new location will provide “Zero Prepayment, Zero Commitment” mini storage services to residents in the Sha Tin, Fo Tan and Ma On Shan areas.

RESTORE operates 27 compliant mini storage facilities across nine districts in Hong Kong, with all branches approved by the Fire Services Department. The company’s network spans across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, including Tuen Mun, Kwai Chung, Hung Hom, Fo Tan, Sai Wan, North Point, Chai Wan, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen.

The group boasts an average occupancy rate of over 90% and will continue its steady expansion throughout Hong Kong.

Redefining the Industrial Look of Mini Storage

RESTORE is committed to breaking the traditional, rigid image of mini storage and integrating lifestyle elements into self-storage spaces. They believe that mini storage should not just be a place to store belongings, but also an extension of one’s living space. Therefore, they have moved away from the typical industrial design often seen in other self-storage facilities and meticulously created simple and bright spaces with the help of their in-house team of architects and interior designers. This allows customers to enjoy a convenient storage experience in a comfortable and safe environment, and feel the warmth of home.

“Zero Prepayment” Model Reduces Customers’ Risks

“Flexible Term, Flexible Payment” is a major feature of RESTORE. Years ago, the company introduced an innovative “Zero Prepayment”, flexible contract period in Hong Kong. Compared to traditional mini storage that only offers prepaid rental discounts, RESTORE’s plan allows customers to enjoy long-term contract benefits while paying on a monthly basis. The model not only reduces the financial burden on customers, but also avoids the risks associated with one-time prepaid rentals.

Emphasis on Compliance and Rare Storage Insurance

RESTORE highly values fire safety, and its facilities have fire compartments with a 2-hour fire resistance rating, far exceeding the legal requirement of half an hour. After the mini storage fire in 2016, the insurance industry has been cautious about providing storage insurance for mini storage facilities. RESTORE’s commitment to the highest fire safety standards allows them to offer tenants storage insurance protection, a rarity in the mini storage industry.

Addressing Customer Concerns

In recent years, the demand for mini storage in Hong Kong has continued to rise, mini storage has not yet become fully popular in the local area. The reasons include concerns about the traditional mini storage prepaid fees, fire safety, facility management, and service quality, which have affected the confidence of potential users. RESTORE has provided good solutions to these customer “pain points” one by one.

Fo Tan Mini Storage Address: Unit 401, 4/F, Hopeful Factory Center, 10-16 Wo Shing Street, Fo Tan

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Update: Homicide investigation, Christchurch

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March 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Damon Wells:

Police investigators remain in the Innes Road, Mairehau area today, conducting a homicide investigation following the death of a man last night.

Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased, we know that this will be a difficult time for them and we’re working hard to determine the circumstances of this incident.

The community may notice an increased Police presence in the area as we conduct further enquiries.

We’ve spoken to a number of people who were in the area at the time but are looking to speak to anyone else who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in Innes Road in the period from 8pm to 9.15pm on Sunday 9 March.

If you have any information that could assist the investigations team and you haven’t already spoken to us, please make contact via 105 over the phone or online using ‘Update my Report’ and referencing file number 250310/9989

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Rangitikei farmer sent to prison for 28 months, disqualified from being in charge of farm animals indefinitely

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March 10, 2025

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries

A Rangitikei farmer has been jailed for 28 months and banned from being in charge of farm animals indefinitely over the preventable deaths of lambs and sheep.

Peter James Valentine (63) was sentenced in the Taihape District Court today, on 12 charges under the Animal Welfare Act, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). 3 of these charges were wilful ill treatment of animals – the highest level under The Act. Along with the prison sentence, Mr Valentine was ordered to pay $10,710 in costs for veterinary services and mustering fees.

“All farmers or people in charge of animals are responsible for the welfare of their animals at all times. This includes providing quality feed and timely veterinarian attention. A lot of animals died from being afflicted with flystrike and other parasites. Most farmers do the right thing for their animals, but Mr Valentine failed to live up to this responsibility,” says MPI Regional Manager Animal Welfare and NAIT Compliance, Gray Harrison.

When Animal Welfare Inspectors visited Mr Valentine’s Taihape property they found 24 dead lambs and 3 others that had to be euthanised. The remaining 173 lambs were affected by parasites, flystrike, emaciation and were generally too small in size. They found the pasture the animals were grazing on was unsuitable for their nutritional and welfare needs.

Peter Valentine is an experienced farmer and farms about 2,360 hectares across 6 hill country properties. He claimed to have recently drenched the lambs when MPI intervened, but a veterinary report following postmortem examination found most lambs died from significant gastrointestinal parasitism, concluding the animals could not have been drenched.

A later follow up inspection of Mr Valentines 5 other properties found a similar situation, with a number of sheep suffering from flystrike, 6 of which had to be euthanised. He was advised, provided written warnings, and directed under the Animal Welfare Act to crutch (dagging) all lambs, treat fly struck sheep, dip all lambs, and shear and dip all ewes, to manage a growing flystrike problem.

“We returned within 2 weeks and found very little had been done to improve the welfare of his animals, finding 18 dead sheep and 4 others that had to be euthanised because they were suffering from severe flystrike.

“These animals were subjected to unreasonable distress and pain because of a failure by Mr Valentine to properly address the welfare of his animals by ensuring effective parasite controls were in place. The death of these animals was entirely avoidable,” says Gray Harrison.

Mr Valentine was also directed to dehorn his cattle because of the threat of ingrown horns. It took 2 notices of direction before he dehorned a steer that had a horn growing into its face, causing the animal pain and distress.

A further inspection at Mr Valentine’s properties found 57 recently dead lambs caused by a lack of nutrition and parasite problems.

“Our message to those farmers who do not take appropriate action to care for their animals is that we will take action in the interest of the animals and where appropriate place the matter before the court,” says MPI Regional Manager Animal Welfare and NAIT Compliance, Gray Harrison.

Animal welfare is everyone’s responsibility and MPI strongly encourages any member of the public who is aware of animal ill-treatment or cruelty to report it to the MPI animal welfare complaints freephone 0800 00 83 33.

For further information and general enquiries, email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

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Prime Minister to visit India

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March 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to India next week, visiting New Delhi and Mumbai.

Mr Luxon will be accompanied by one of the largest delegations a New Zealand Prime Minister has ever travelled with, comprising senior New Zealand business leaders, a community delegation of prominent Kiwi Indians, representatives from across Parliament, and the Ministers for Tourism and Hospitality, Trade and Investment, and Ethnic Communities: Hons Louise Upston, Todd McClay and Mark Mitchell.

“Since coming into office, I have signalled that strengthening our relationship with India is a key priority for my Government,” Mr Luxon says.

“We’ve already made incredible progress over the last year as we invest in building a broad-based, sustainable relationship with India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy, and the place from which six per cent of New Zealand’s population claim their heritage. I hope my visit will further strengthen the close links between us.”

While in India, Mr Luxon will meet with Prime Minister Modi to explore areas of cooperation, deepen political and security ties and strengthen the economic relationship.

“India is an important power in the Indo-Pacific and I will discuss with Prime Minister Modi what more we can do together to maintain peace and prosperity in our region.”

India is the fifth largest economy in the world and is expected to become the third largest. Mr Luxon says travelling with a senior business delegation will help increase trade and business opportunities and promote New Zealand as an investment destination.

“The large and growing Indian diaspora make significant contributions to New Zealand. I am pleased to be travelling with a first-of-its-kind community delegation, to highlight the importance of the people to people links we share, and to profile the best and brightest among Kiwi-Indians.”

Mr Luxon will give the inaugural address at the Raisina Dialogue, India’s premier defence and security dialogue. He will also travel to Mumbai to meet with senior business leaders.

“New Zealand’s relationship with India is more important than ever at this time of geopolitical uncertainty. I am confident my visit will achieve a step change in our engagement, as we continue to strengthen our mutual security and prosperity,” Mr Luxon says.

Mr Luxon and the delegation will depart New Zealand on 15 March.

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WRISE Group Charts New Growth Path with Office Launch for WRISE Academy in Shenzhen

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March 10, 2025

Source: Media Outreach

Aims to achieve wealth inheritance and nurture industry talent as well as tap the growth opportunities of the GBA

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2025 – WRISE Group (“WRISE” or “the Group”), one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms, is proud to announce the opening of its Shenzhen office and the official launch of WRISE Academy in Shenzhen. This milestone event marks the beginning of a new chapter in WRISE’s commitment to empowering its independent wealth consultants (IWCs) and clients across Asia.

WRISE Academy: empower next-generation wealth leaders

WRISE Academy, a flagship initiative under WRISE Prestige, serves as a cornerstone in developing the next generation of wealth management professionals. WRISE Academy provides comprehensive programmess tailored for Independent Wealth Consultants (IWCs) and family office practitioners, while offering specialised programs for the next generation of affluent clients. This dual approach ensures both professional development and successful wealth inheritance, addressing the growing complexity of modern wealth management needs.

Drawing on WRISE Group’s global presence, WRISE Academy brings together seasoned financial experts from top-tier investment banks, private banks, consulting firms, and other renowned financial institutions armed with profound theoretical knowledge and extensive experience in international financial markets to offer participants with unique practical insights and forward-looking perspectives. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, covering essential areas such as family governance, asset allocation, and risk management. WRISE Academy’s unique approach integrates WRISE Group’s professional service experience with extensive partner resources, providing students with unparalleled learning opportunities and industry connections.

In the family governance courses, WRISE Academy will delve into a wide array of case studies from renowned family businesses globally, with a particular focus on Asia. This approach is designed to equip participants with a deep understanding of family wealth inheritance and governance. By doing so, it aims to prepare them to address challenges in family business succession and transform theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.

Stephen Yan, Chairman of WRISE Prestige in Hong Kong, said: “The establishment of WRISE Academy marks a crucial step in our mission to elevate the standards of professionalism within the wealth management industry. By bringing together a faculty of globally renowned financial experts, we are dedicated to equipping our trainees with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, while also nurturing them as future leaders in wealth management.”

Targeting the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through strategic location and talent selection

The strategic location in Shenzhen positions WRISE Academy at the heart of the GBA’s financial innovation hub. According to a recent market research[1], GBA is home to approximately 1.24 million affluent, 510,000 high-net-worth families, and 30,000 ultra-high-net-worth families, demonstrating its strong potential as a global wealth management hub. In 2024, the region’s financial services sector grew by 6%, with policy initiatives like the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Scheme significantly driving the market demand. These developments have created substantial growth opportunities for the wealth management industry in the GBA.

As part of the GBA strategy, WRISE Group also actively recruits IANG (Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates) talent in Hong Kong to become IWCs. WRISE Academy supports these individuals by offering workshops covering finance, economics, and management and creating pathways for emerging professionals to access international opportunities across global financial centers.

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Economy – Reserve Bank of New Zealand Welcomes the Release of Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 Report

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March 10, 2025

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand

10 March 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua welcomes the release of Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment and Business and Economic Research Limited. The report highlights that the Māori Economy continues to be a strong, growing, unique, and diversified component of the New Zealand economy.

“The ongoing development of the Māori economy is an essential component to the future growth and resilience of New Zealand. We recognise the economic potential of the Māori economy and are collaborating with others on improving Māori access to capital to help fully realise this potential,” Simone Robbers says.

The Māori economy had contributed $32 billion to Aotearoa New Zealand’s GDP in 2023, up from $17 billion in 2018, with the Māori asset base growing to $126 billion. The Māori economy is diversifying beyond traditional sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with real estate, property services, and professional services now leading growth. It also highlights progress in Māori entrepreneurship, high-skilled employment, and workforce participation.

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 report builds on a series of reports that deepen our collective understanding of the Māori economy, and will inform and shape ongoing RBNZ initiatives, including Māori access to capital research and dashboard, facilitating lending on whenua Māori, the Māori data pilot, Te Waka Hourua, our Te Ao Māori strategy, and related financial inclusion workstreams.

“The RBNZ is committed to uplifting the Māori economy to support the continued economic growth, wellbeing, and prosperity for Māori and all New Zealanders,” Ms Robbers says.

The Reserve Bank played a supporting role in the creation of the report, participating on the steering committee and working groups. MBIE led the development of the 2023 report based on the latest census.

More information

Read the full Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 Report on the MBIE website https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=30a4e7e885&e=f3c68946f8
Improving access to capital for Māori https://govt.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd316aa7ee4f5679c56377819&id=0c5aced902&e=f3c68946f8

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