BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Against the backdrop of repurposed blast furnaces and industrial relics of Shougang Park in western Beijing, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened on Wednesday, striking a tone of open markets and digital innovation.
People visit a booth of Pop Mart during the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)
This year marks the first time the entire fair is being held at Shougang Park, a 3-square-kilometer industrial heritage site and a venue for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The theme, “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services,” underscores a focus that resonates far beyond China’s borders.
The scale of this year’s CIFTIS is vast, with 85 countries and international organizations — including Australia, Germany and the World Intellectual Property Organization — taking part. Nearly 2,000 companies are exhibiting on-site, including close to 500 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises like Walmart, AstraZeneca and KPMG. The fair’s participants, notably, come from 26 of the world’s top 30 countries and regions in terms of services trade.
The transformation of the global economy, where services now form the backbone of growth, took center stage in speeches and discussions at the Global Trade in Services Summit, co-hosted on Wednesday by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), China’s Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing municipal government.
“Services are no longer a supporting actor in global commerce. They are a driver of growth,” said Johanna Hill, deputy director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She highlighted that the sector accounts for two-thirds of the global economy, half of worldwide employment and 40 percent of trade flows in value-added terms.
Echoing Hill’s comments, Pedro Manuel Moreno, deputy secretary-general of UNCTAD, called services “the center of global economic transformation.” He shared striking figures — services exports have grown twice as fast as goods exports over the past decade, rising from 22 percent of world exports in 2014 to 27 percent in 2024. They also attract over half of all global foreign direct investment.
Visitors view exhibits at the booth of Iran during the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)
China leveraged the platform to reaffirm its commitment to opening up. In his keynote speech, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang noted that the country’s services trade scale “broke new ground in 2024, exceeding 1 trillion U.S. dollars for the first time.” He linked this to China’s institutional opening of its services sector, including the rollout of a nationwide negative list for cross-border services trade, expanded market access in telecoms and healthcare, facilitated services trade and visa-free policies.
Official data showed that the total value of China’s services trade climbed 8 percent year on year to 3.9 trillion yuan (about 548.82 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025 — hitting a historic record.
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao emphasized how the host venue, Shougang Park, blends industrial heritage with the Winter Olympics legacy to promote interaction between exhibitions, conferences, business, tourism, culture and sports.
The role of international collaboration proved a recurring topic on the opening day.
Australia is the guest country of honor at the 2025 CIFTIS. “It’s an important platform for us to build links between Australian and Chinese businesses,” said Scott Dewar, Australian ambassador to China. He highlighted the presence of 60 Australian companies at the 2025 edition of this fair — spanning sectors like education, tourism, finance, healthcare, architecture and food and beverages.
This sentiment was shared on the ground. “Australia and China have had a long collaboration in the education sector, which is a key area of the services trade,” said Christopher Hogg, global business development manager at Chisholm Institute of TAFE, a provider of vocational training and higher education in Australia.
Henning Kristoffersen, commercial counselor of the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing, attending this event for a third time, pointed to concrete business opportunities. “Chinese consumers are very health-conscious. And for the products that we have in Norway, this is great,” he said, mentioning Omega-3 supplements and fish oil as examples. “Our companies have a great chance to showcase their products and meet potential Chinese partners.”
More than a diplomatic and business gathering, the fair is also a launchpad for innovation. A total of 113 companies will unveil 198 new products and achievements at the 2025 edition — spanning the fields of artificial intelligence, healthcare and smart logistics, as well as the integrated development of business, tourism, culture, sports and wellness.
Alongside the core agenda of 13 themed forums, 82 special topic forums and 81 promotional business talks — there will be over 40 supportive activities ranging from cultural performances and pop-up markets to sports events, aimed at boosting consumption and enhancing the fair experience.
“I’m encouraged by the content that we’re about to see, including innovative technology and digitalization,” said Crystal Edn, executive director of member services for the World Trade Centers Association, who is attending her first CIFTIS.
The event will run for five days until Sept. 14 — with the first three days set aside for professional visitors and the last two open to the general public.
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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – On September 10, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), themed “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services,” opened as scheduled.
Caption:This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2025 shows an entrance of a venue of the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China. The 2025 CIFTIS opened in Beijing on Wednesday, themed Embra
More than 80 countries and international organizations have brought distinctive exhibits and events; nearly 500 Fortune Global 500 companies and global industry leaders have set up offline exhibitions; over 170 forums and business matchmaking sessions are underway; and more than 190 new products and achievements are making their debut… After 13 years, CIFTIS has evolved from a simple sector-specific exhibition into a major global platform for “Global Services, Shared Prosperity.” Beijing, the capital city of China, is leveraging this momentum to raise high the banner of opening up and set a new benchmark for opening up the services sector.
Caption: People visit the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2025. The 2025 CIFTIS opened in Beijing on Wednesday, themed Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower
The Evolution of CIFTIS: From Industry Showcase to a Global, Open Platform
Inside Shougang Park, the exhibition spaces complement the industrial aesthetic of the Big Air and steel furnaces. At Australia’s Guest of Honor pavilion, spanning over 300 square meters, a miniature model of the Sydney Opera House, lifelike representations of kangaroos and koalas—national treasures of Australia, and interactive screens create an immersive experience that draws visitors in. This year, nearly 60 Australian institutions and businesses have brought their latest achievements to Beijing.
“CIFTIS offers a platform to raise brand visibility, expand institutional cooperation, and explore new partnerships,” said Dale Pinto, Global President and Chair of CPA Australia, who is attending for the second time. “Participation has not only increased our visibility but also strengthened relationships with our Chinese partners. We look forward to deepening cooperation and offering our expertise in areas such as digitalization.”
Such feedback reflects the growth of CIFTIS and China’s steady progress in trade in services. In 2012, the total value of China’s trade in services was USD 482.9 billion; by 2024, it had surpassed the 1-trillion-dollar mark. Once reliant on conventional sectors like logistics, China’s trade in services is now shifting toward high-value-added, knowledge-intensive, and innovation-driven fields. In 2023, knowledge-intensive services already accounted for 41.4% of the total.
Over the past 13 years, as China’s trade in services continued to expand, CIFTIS has undergone its own remarkable transformation: from an initial focus on outsourcing, it has fully embraced digital and intelligent technologies while integrating green and global development into its gene. The exhibition space has expanded from 50,000 square meters at the inaugural edition to a 3-square-kilometer “city showcase” today. What began as foreign businesses bringing products into China has evolved into dynamic Chinese companies taking AI algorithms and green solutions global. Discussions have shifted from logistics and exports of cultural products to digital trade, smart healthcare, and low-carbon services… To date, over 1.1 million exhibitors and professional visitors and more than 900 overseas institutions from 198 countries and regions have become regular participants.
Adapting to the latest global economic developments and trends, this year’s CIFTIS has proactively upgraded and readied itself with cutting-edge technologies and sharp industry insights to meet a new wave of international cooperation and competition.
First, cutting-edge technologies are employed to deliver “immersive experiences” for visitors. According to Sima Hong, Vice Mayor of Beijing, this year’s CIFTIS will highlight specialized fields such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and smart logistics—showcasing not just products, but the services behind the technology. Interactive features include a digital avatar promoting “Beijing Solutions” and a full-process demonstration of AI-enabled biopharmaceutical R&D.
Second, debuts and launches showcase the strength of “China Services.” More than 190 new products and solutions are being unveiled, including a 3D-printed polymer fatigue-resistant absorbable vascular stent and a professional-scale optical quantum computer exceeding 1,000 qubits. Demonstration cases in AI and green innovation will also be released, further enhancing the reputation of “Beijing Services” and “China Services.”
Third, idea exchanges chart a “roadmap” for global cooperation. Thirteen thematic forums and over 80 specialized sessions will address hot topics such as technological innovation, digital services, and eco-environmental protection. More than 200 ministerial-level guests and heads of international organizations will gather to discuss trends and tackle challenges. A guide on trade in services data and policies for developing countries, co-developed by China’s Ministry of Commerce and UNCTAD, will be released during the fair.
By aligning with the latest trends of digital, intelligent, and green development in trade in services, CIFTIS has achieved a historic leap over the past 13 years. With its high level of professionalism and openness, it has grown into a truly international and open platform.
Beijing’s Breakthrough: Pilot Reforms Drive Leap in Trade in Services
CIFTIS exemplifies China’s commitment to high-standard opening-up. In recent years, a series of pioneering policies have delivered tangible benefits, driving the opening-up of the services sector, improving the business environment, and turning blueprints displayed at exhibitions into market reality.
In May, inside a temperature-controlled warehouse at Beijing Tianzhu Comprehensive Bonded Zone operated by Beijing Kyuan Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd., a batch of vosoritide—a drug used to treat a rare pediatric disease—was quickly inspected by customs officials and transported to Beijing Children’s Hospital.
These critical medicines, which had not yet received formal market approval in China, reached patients swiftly thanks to special policies under Beijing’s pilot zone for rare disease drug access. The Work Plan for Supporting Beijing in Developing the Integrated National Demonstration Zone for Opening Up the Services Sector, approved by the State Council, supports the city in establishing this zone, using a “white list” system to help patients access urgently needed treatments. So far, more than 10 rare-disease drugs have been temporarily imported through this “express channel.”
This case reflects the potential of institutional opening-up: well-designed policy innovations can elevate the entire services sector. In recent years, Beijing has been advancing the development of the Integrated National Demonstration Zone for Opening Up the Services Sector and the China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone. Focusing on technological innovation, services opening-up, digital economy, and coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the city has built a tiered system of institutional innovations, testing new systems for the nation, pursuing regional development, and improving the business environment.
First, Beijing is exploring the path forwardfor the nationand sees its opening-up upgraded across fields. Beijing has introduced a number of groundbreaking policies: preferential corporate income tax for technology transfers, instant filing-and-approval for high-tech enterprise certification, the first pilot program for equity and venture capital share transfers, and pilot equity investments for financial asset investment companies… These measures act like magnets, attracting technology, capital, talent, and other innovation-enabling factors.
Second,Beijing is accumulating strength for its development and opening up more areas. As one of China’s first pilot cities to seek institutional opening-up and align with high-standard international rules, Beijing has implemented over 30 pilot measures and established a diverse opening-up structure encompassing the Pilot FTZ, comprehensive bonded zones, and key parks for opening up the services sector. Over the past five years, actual utilized foreign investment in Beijing reached USD 66.18 billion, accounting for 8.4% of the national total. More than 90% of this went into the services sector, highlighting the resilience and vitality of Beijing’s open economy.
Third, Beijing is optimizing its business environment for multinational corporations. Setting up a foreign-funded enterprise in Beijing is no longer a time-consuming process. The city was among the first to enable online processing for the opening of foreign-funded companies, reducing the incorporation timeline from two to three months to just one day. Nearly 7,900 foreign-funded companies have been set up in Beijing over the past five years, with international pharma giants like Pfizer and AstraZeneca opening their new R&D innovation centers. “Beijing offers vast growth space and strong R&D capabilities. That’s why we continue to invest in China,” said AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot, echoing the sentiment of many multinationals.
“When the China (Beijing) Pilot Free Trade Zone was first established, its actual utilized foreign capital accounted for less than 10% of the city’s total. Now the figure has risen to 30%. Since 2021, the average annual growth rate of trade in services in Beijing reached 9.4%, and the scale had remained above RMB 3.6 trillion for three consecutive years by 2024,” said Vice Mayor Sima Hong.
According to Xu Chen, a research fellow at the Beijing Opening Economy Research Institute, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing’s “Two Zones” Initiative is not merely about stacking policies. Instead, it involves systematic institutional innovation that breaks bottlenecks restricting the opening up of the services sector and cross-border flow of factors, creating a replicable “Beijing Model.”
Global Services: Building a New Benchmark for Opening up in Trade in Services
At Airbus China in Shunyi, Beijing, technicians analyze airline data for health monitoring to improve flight punctuality. As one of the first foreign companies in Beijing to obtain a value-added telecommunications service license, Airbus China can now expand into Internet access, online data processing, and information services, broadening its business scope.
Airbus’s expansion reflects how Beijing’s opening-up policies attract multinational companies. Since the “Two Zones” Initiative was launched five years ago, Beijing has recorded 33,900 projects in its database, with 22,900 already implemented. With the “Two Zones” as the engine and CIFTIS as the window, Beijing is advancing opening-up at a deeper and higher level with a broader vision and more effective policies.
Since 2024, policies such as the Regulations of Beijing Municipality on Foreign Investment have been introduced, aiming to keep the city’s trade in services among the top three in China by 2030, with digital service exports accounting for 70% of the total. Beijing is also implementing high-standard international economic and trade rules on a trial basis, such as expanding cross-border use of RMB and optimizing international talent mobility, contributing “Beijing proposals” to global trade in services.
“Via the CIFTIS platform, we have expanded from Beijing to the whole country,” said Xu Shaofeng, Senior Vice President of Schneider Electric. “Supported by Beijing’s opening-up policies, we are driving growth through innovation and talent, expanding our cooperation ecosystem, and deepening the integration of services and industries.”
As a key platform for China’s high-standard opening-up, CIFTIS serves as a bridge for international display and cooperation in Beijing’s “Two Zones” development: it helps Beijing showcase the achievements of “China Services,” attract high-end international resources, and support domestic enterprises in expanding into overseas markets.
Amid a complex and changing global economy, trade in services faces challenges despite scale expansion and structural optimization. Beijing is accelerating institutional opening-up by implementing the latest version of the plan for opening up the services sector and advancing reform in key areas to empower development.
Through reform-driven endogenous growth, Beijing is promoting open development in industrial parks with tailored guidance. Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone, a comprehensive bonded zone spanning Beijing and Hebei, saw its total import-export value reach RMB 9.892 billion in 2024, a fourfold year-on-year increase. “We aim to fully leverage the zone’s favorable policies to attract more businesses,” said Zhang Jizhou, deputy head of Beijing Daxing International Airport Customs.
Accelerating regional coordinated opening-up, Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei are strengthening synergy: they have harmonized 230 government service items across pilot free trade zones. They will strengthen collaboration in institutional innovation, industrial development, government services, and port cooperation, to enhance the flow of benefits generated by opening up across the region.
“Beijing will focus on building the ‘Beijing Services’ brand, promoting digital, green, and intelligent services,” said Pu Xuedong, Director of the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau. “We will consolidate our strengths in modern services, enhance the supply of high-quality services and the level of service facilitation, create international consumption scenarios, and help more high-quality ‘Beijing Services’ go global.”
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BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) reflects the deepening cooperation between China and Australia in services trade, experts said at an event in Melbourne on Wednesday.
The Australian Exhibition Stand as the Guest Country of Honor at the 2025 CIFTIS
Addressing the official event that coincided with the opening of the Australia National Pavilion at CIFTIS, Chi Jiechao from the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne said that the economy of Australia and China are “highly complementary.”
“This event fully reflects the positive momentum of deepening cooperation between China and Australia in the field of services trade,” he said.
“It also provides a high level platform for exchanges and collaboration between businesses and institutions from both countries,” the counsellor said.
The event in Melbourne was the first CIFTIS overseas launch, with Australia holding the position of Guest Country of Honor for the first time at the conference in Beijing.
Helen Kronberger, director of International Education at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Melbourne Office, said that nearly 60 Australian exhibitors will be participating in CIFTIS.
“Our exhibitors symbolize a modern, world-class innovative and inclusive services sector,” Kronberger said.
The Australian Exhibition Stand as the Guest Country of Honor at the 2025 CIFTIS
“The strength of Australia’s participation this year also signals the capability and competitiveness of Australian services firms, and their ability to bring value to their Chinese partners and consumers across finance, education, health, food, consumer tourism and more.”
Wednesday’s event in Melbourne was hosted by CPA Australia, one of the world’s largest and oldest professional accounting bodies and a CIFTIS partner for the second consecutive year.
Chief Executive Officer of CPA Australia Chris Freeland said that Australia is proud to be the guest country of honor at CIFTIS and that it sends a “strong positive signal” of strengthening collaboration in trading services between the two countries.
Xie Zhibin, deputy general manager of the Bank of China Sydney Branch, echoed the sentiment, describing Australia’s status at CIFTIS as a “clear testament” to the growing relationship in services trade.
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COLOGNE, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Momcozy, a global leader in maternal care and a pioneer of the Mom-First philosophy, announced at Kind+Jugend that its Ergonest Maternity Support Belt has won the 2025 Kind+Jugend Innovation Award. At the same time, the company unveiled its “Love & Loneliness” study on postpartum mental health and pledged €5,000 to support the Frauenmilchbank Initiative, advancing equitable access to donor breast milk for premature infants.
Kind+Jugend Innovation Award: A Breakthrough in Maternal Support
At the Kind+Jugend opening ceremony on September 9, Momcozy received the prestigious Innovation Award for its Ergonest Maternity Support Belt—the first to combine the patented Ergonest Support Structure™ with a unique O-shaped molding system.
“Love & Loneliness”: Spotlight on Maternal Mental Health
At a press luncheon during the tradeshow, Momcozy presented its latest “Love & Loneliness” study, conducted by Kantar. As part of its Mom-first commitment to easing this burden, Momcozy develops Cozy Tech solutions that simplify mothers’ lives. For example, the M9 smart hands-free breast pump, equipped with DoubleFit™ flanges, boosts pumping efficiency by 28%, helping mothers save time and reduce stress.
Experts emphasized the need for collective support:
Prof. Daniel Klotz highlighted the vital role of breast milk and milk banks, while IBCLC Julia Weidenmüller stressed the importance of restoring freedom and confidence for mothers. The event was moderated by Lina Bödecker, family health consultant and pediatric nurse.
Supporting the Women’s Milk Bank Initiative At the event, Momcozy donated €5,000 to Frauenmilchbank Initiative e.V., supporting its mission to provide safe donor milk to premature and newborn babies in Germany. The initiative helps ensure proper nutrition for vulnerable infants when breastfeeding isn’t possible.
“Every baby deserves the best start in life,” said Sven Hering, Momcozy’s European Sales Director. “Supporting Frauenmilchbank lets us extend our Mom-First mission to ensure newborns receive the nutrition they need.”
Looking Ahead: Cozy by You Brand Day
Momcozy will soon launch its “Cozy by You” Brand Day, spotlighting authentic user voices through a new TV campaign and content platform. The initiative marks a shift from “Brand Made for You” to “Brand Defined With You,” reinforcing the company’s Mom-First philosophy that true innovation begins with real mothers’ lived experiences. Brand Day will introduce the “Built with You, Leading the Change” concept, positioning mothers as collaborators in shaping the future of maternal care while strengthening Momcozy’s global community.
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EIT student Maia Colman Savage is drawing on her years of BMX racing as she completes a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and works towards a career in high-performance coaching.
The 21-year-old (Tainui, Ngāti Porou) is in her final semester at EIT and says her experiences on the BMX track with her siblings sparked her interest in pursuing a future in high-performance sport.
Maia Colman Savage is studying a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at EIT.
“I grew up doing BMX with my siblings for about 12 years. It would be amazing to go into high-performance coaching, whether that’s in BMX or cycling more generally, and in areas like strength and conditioning or performance analysis. That’s the pathway I’d love to follow.”
Maia spent her childhood between Hastings and Australia, returning in time for intermediate school. After finishing at Karamū High School, she studied biological sciences for a short time at the University of Auckland but found the experience isolating.
“It was half what I was studying and half the culture of being at a big uni and not knowing anyone. I also got really sick so ended up coming home, and as soon as I came home, I felt so much better. That was a sign it wasn’t for me.”
She began studying at EIT in 2023. The smaller class sizes, hands-on learning, and close-knit environment proved to be the right fit.
“Being back home with family and in a comfortable setting made it so much easier to study, work and save money,” Maia says. “At EIT you get one-on-one time with your lecturers, and that support has made such a difference to my grades and my confidence.”
Over the course of her degree, Maia has gained practical experience through placements at Hawke’s Bay schools and connections with organisations such as Sport Hawke’s Bay. These opportunities, she says, have given her valuable skills and networks to carry into her future career.
Her studies have also been supported by the Tūruki Mouhapainga Scholarship from Te Whatu Ora, which she received last year. Maia says the scholarship eased the pressure of juggling part-time work and full-time study.
“I was very lucky to receive the scholarship, which helped with my fees. I’m working and studying which can be stressful at times, so the scholarship was able to ease some of that stress and meant I could focus on my studies.
“Scholarships targeting Māori students in health fields are awesome and will hopefully encourage more rangatahi to take on these types of roles.”
With graduation on the horizon, Maia is excited about the next steps in her journey and says her time at EIT has prepared her well.
“If you want hands-on experience, one-on-one support, and the chance to build strong networks, I’d definitely recommend EIT,” she says.
Lee-Anne Taylor, Programme Coordinator Sport and Exercise Science, said: “Maia has consistently demonstrated diligence and a strong commitment to her studies”.
“She approaches her learning with clear goals and a focused mindset, which has been evident in both her academic performance and engagement in class activities. We look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in the community, both personally and professionally.”
Years spent working alongside nurses through her family’s security company prompted Kali Wyllie (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe) to study a Bachelor of Nursing at EIT.
The 29-year-old mother of three finished her degree in June and has recently begun her career in the emergency department at Wairoa Hospital as part of the New Entry to Practice programme.
Kali Wyllie (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe) graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing at EIT.
Prior to studying at EIT, Kali had last been in the classroom at Wairoa College, where she completed NCEA Level 1 before leaving at 16 to work.
Despite the long break from study, she says encouragement from others, combined with her determination to stay close to her whānau, made nursing the natural choice.
“I’d always been around hospitals,” Kali said. “Through my parents’ security work, I got to know the environment, and the nurses would often encourage me, saying I’d make a great nurse. That really pushed me to give it a go.”
Her early experiences also planted the seed for a healthcare career.
“My aunty worked at Napier Medical Centre when I was younger and I’d spend time there after school, and later at college I did a STAR course at the hospital. So, it was always around me,” she said.
Kali first completed the NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) at EIT in 2022 before beginning the three-year Bachelor of Nursing the following year.
“It was daunting at first, because I’d never studied before,” she said. “EIT was very welcoming, felt warm and homely, had lovely people and all around felt very positive.”
She credits the certificate with giving her a strong foundation. “It prepared me to go into degree study, and it taught me all the basics of the 12 systems of the human body. So going into the degree, I was able to understand when they went into more depth each semester.”
Kali says support from EIT’s Wairoa Learning Centre also helped her stay on track, with staff arranging for exams to be supervised locally rather than her needing to travel to the Taradale campus.
“That made a huge difference,” she said.
Looking ahead, Kali is excited to begin her role at Wairoa Hospital, where placements confirmed her passion for acute and emergency care.
“ED really stood out to me during placements. That’s where I feel I can make the most difference.”
EIT Head of School of Nursing Katherine Williams says Kali has demonstrated determination, resilience, and motivation to achieve her goal in becoming a registered nurse.
“A true role model for other students in highlighting how important whānau, community, and personal determination is to support an undergraduate journey of a student nurse. We are proud of Kali’s achievement and wish her the very best for her career.”
Projects to re-seed tens of thousands of juvenile pāua, drive mussel farming innovation, and develop new markets for fish are among the winners at the Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Awards.
“The Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Awards celebrate the many people and organisations who look after the marine environment and ensure the seafood sector continues to grow,” Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.
The Supreme Sustainability and Innovation Award winner, Professor Kura Paul-Burke (Ngāti Whakahemo, Ngāti Awa) of the University of Waikato, is a good example of this mahi.
“Professor Paul-Burke, who also received the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki Award, is championing healthy and abundant oceans,” Mr Jones says.
“She uses Māori knowledge combined with marine science to lead community-based restoration efforts, such as reseeding 80,000 juvenile pāua around Great Barrier Island and Waiheke Island.
“One of Professor Paul-Burke’s great achievements is passing on skills and passion to young people so future generations can look after and manage our oceans.”
Winners were announced at an event at Parliament tonight.
Mr Jones says this year’s award winners were recognised for work including developing international markets for farmed kingfish, locally led marine management in Fiordland, and commercial fishers developing a ‘crayfish sausage’ dolphin-safe bait.
“The seafood sector has a long history in New Zealand, and I had the honour of selecting the winner of the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Award, celebrating one of the sector’s champions and innovators who has made a lasting impact.
“I am very pleased to announce the winner of the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Award for 2025 is John Young, from Clearwater Mussels in the Marlborough Sounds.
“John has made a substantial contribution to our aquaculture industry over more than five decades, driving mussel farming innovation and playing a major role in its establishment in New Zealand.
“My congratulations to all the finalists and winners, I commend them on their work to ensure that our seafood sector is a success,” Mr Jones says.
The full list of winners from the Seafood Sustainability and Innovation Awards 2025 are:
Operational Innovator Award, sponsored by Fishserve
Sustainable Pioke Longline Bait Project by Rob Ansley (Ocean Pearl Fisheries), Keith Mawson (Egmont Seafoods), Jerome Chua (Massey University), and Mark Peychers (Fiordland Lobster Company)
Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki Award, sponsored by Te Ohu Kaimoana
Professor Kura Paul-Burke, University of Waikato
Market Innovator Award, sponsored by Aquaculture New Zealand
Jake Dikstaal and Chase Hann, Leigh Fish
Future Leader Award
Tamar Wells, Seafood New Zealand
Ocean Guardian Award, sponsored by Dragonfly Data Science
Fiordland Marine Guardians
Special Recognition Award
Jim Aitken, Mahurangi Oysters
Supreme Sustainability and Innovation Award, sponsored by Seafood New Zealand
Professor Kura Paul-Burke, University of Waikato
Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Award
John Young, Clearwater Mussels
For more information about the winners please see MPI’s website.
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Finex, an acclaimed Indonesian broker, and Sharing Happiness, a charity organization, partnered to honor the members of the Indonesian Veterans Legion in Bandung as part of Independence Day commemoration.
Finex Collaborates with Sharing Happiness to Honor Indonesian Veterans
Finex participated in the Heroes of Happiness program on August 27, 2025, in Bandung, together with the Sharing Happiness charity organization. The goal was to commemorate Indonesian Independence Day and honor the Indonesian Veterans Legion (LVRI) members. The event included the distribution of essential food packages and the provision of financial assistance to 40 veterans.
Heroes of Happiness went beyond material support to create a meaningful space for appreciation, storytelling, and intergenerational connection. Veterans shared their experiences, enjoyed interactive games, and were celebrated for their sacrifices.
The program showcases Finex’s commitment to social responsibility and national gratitude, inspiring the next generation to embrace the values of resilience and patriotism.
A broker with a soul
Heroes of Happiness has added another chapter to Finex’s growing record of charity events. According to Agung Wisnuaji, Finex’s CEO, “As a responsible broker, Finex is committed to helping Indonesian society as much as possible. We see ourselves not only as providers of brokerage services, but also as a caring and supportive business entity. A broker with a soul, if you will. This is the essence of Finex.”
To learn more about Finex and its services, readers can visit https://finex.co.id/.
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – CODY out of home (CODY OOH), renowned for its innovation and excellence in outdoor advertising, has won multiple awards at the 12th Spark Awards. Notably, it received the Gold Award for Best Media Event for hosting Hong Kong’s first “Motion Academy: Craft Beer Edition,” showcasing its leadership position in the Hong Kong media industry.
CODY OOH holds exclusive advertising rights for Hong Kong trams and KMB, providing large-scale outdoor billboards in the busiest commercial and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a passion for surpassing industry peers and a unique creative vision, the company is dedicated to offering comprehensive promotional solutions for brands. By integrating outdoor advertising, social media, digital platforms, and retail solutions, CODY OOH creates diverse consumer experiences, enhances audience recognition of products, and successfully transforms advertising visibility into purchase intent.
The Spark Awards have served as the highest platform to recognize creativity, innovation, and excellence in the Hong Kong media industry since its inception. This year, the awards expanded to 30 refined categories, covering media, content creators, media agencies, content creation agencies, and advertising technology solution providers, aiming to elevate industry standards.
In the past year, CODY OOH hosted Hong Kong’s first “Motion Academy: Craft Beer Edition,” introducing new creative thinking to tram body advertising. This initiative pushes marketing and brings innovative ideas and opportunities to brand development within the transforming marketing landscape. Additionally, through traffic media, it provides engaging experiences, allowing the public to enjoy beautiful scenery while experiencing the uniqueness of Hong Kong, boosting local tourism appeal, promoting community economic development, and supporting local brands. At this year’s Spark Awards, CODY OOH was nominated for multiple awards and stood out in the following categories:
Gold:
Best Media Event
Silver:
Best Media Campaign – Public Awareness
Best Media Campaign – Corporate Social Responsibility
Bronze:
Best Media Campaign – Digital
Best Media Campaign – Out-of-Home
Best Media Campaign – Integrated Media
Hilda Cheung, Marketing Director of CODY OOH, stated, “Winning these awards at the Spark Awards is a tremendous encouragement for us. We will continue to drive brand promotion and marketing innovation through creative thinking, collaborating with various brands or engaging in cross-marketing. We aim to create emotional resonance with consumers through quality content, building sincere and impactful brand interactions.” CODY OOH looks forward to continuing to lead Hong Kong’s outdoor advertising industry, combining traditional and innovative elements to establish closer connections between brands and consumers, redefining the new model of outdoor advertising trends in Hong Kong.
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New Zealand and the United Kingdom have updated their statement on defence cooperation to reflect the rapidly changing world we live in, Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
“It’s been 10 years since we last articulated our defence cooperation with the United Kingdom, and the world has changed significantly in that time,” Ms Collins says.
“Russia’s illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, increasing strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific and attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East are among the issues affecting both of our regions, and it is vital that we stand firm in the face of current and future threats.”
Ms Collins and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey signed the 2025 Joint Statement on Defence Cooperation between the UK and New Zealand when they met in London today.
“The international rules-based order that both countries rely on for economic prosperity is under increasing threat. That is why we have agreed to increase our interoperability, to support collective security,” Ms Collins says.
“Our countries’ militaries already train, deploy and operate side by side. Just recently our Navy frigate joined the UK-led Operation Highmast in the Indo-Pacific, our Army personnel have been working with UK counterparts to train Ukrainian recruits, and our Navy personnel have worked closely with the Royal Navy in the Pacific region, including through the deployment of Navy personnel on the HMS TAMAR over the past year.
“Today Secretary Healey and I agreed to enhance that work and to explore new areas of opportunity for closer cooperation, including innovation, defence industrial supply chains and common equipment.”
“In a deteriorating global environment, New Zealand is committed to working with like-minded partners to uphold the international rules-based order that is fundamental to our security and prosperity.”
