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Australian government to invest $2.1 billion in green aluminium initiative

The Albanese Labor Government has announced a landmark $2 billion AUD investment in Australia’s aluminium sector, a move that aims...

By Liam Foster | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
aiboom

AI hype mirrors past tech booms, experts say

Industries around the world are caught in an AI frenzy, with technology leaders, educators, and corporations pushing forward with adoption...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 4 min read
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Electric motorcycle company UBCO enters receivership

UBCO, a Tauranga-based electric motorcycle manufacturer, has entered receivership.  The receivership is being managed by Stephen Keen and David Ruscoe from...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
productivity

NZ faces talent exodus amid productivity crisis, survey finds

New Zealand is at a crossroads as a talent exodus and ongoing productivity struggles threaten its economic recovery, according to...

By Nicole Valdez | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
inauguration ceremony for trump's second presidential term

Trump promises ‘Golden Age’ as he takes office for second term

Photo source: PBS President Donald J. Trump has officially taken the oath of office as the 47th president of the United...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
chris luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces major Cabinet reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle to boost economic growth, enhance the well-being of citizens, and...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
meta launches new video editing app edits

Meta launches new video editing app Edits

Meta has introduced a new video editing application named Edits, following the removal of ByteDance's CapCut from both the Apple...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
perplexity ai pursues merger with tiktok u.s.

Perplexity AI pursues merger with TikTok U.S.

Perplexity AI has initiated a move to merge with TikTok U.S. by submitting a bid to its parent company, ByteDance....

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
tiktok resumes service in the u.s. after brief shutdown

TikTok resumes service in the U.S. after brief shutdown

TikTok has resumed services for its U.S. users after a brief voluntary shutdown that lasted less than a day. The...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
nz employment confidence lagging behind australia, report says
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NZ employment confidence lagging behind Australia, report says

As New Zealand enters 2025, employment continues to become more challenging, with Kiwi employment confidence currently trailing behind Australia.  Robert Walters,...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
business liquidations in new zealand reach 10 year high

Business liquidations in New Zealand reach 10-year high

Business liquidations in New Zealand have reached a 10-year high, with 2,500 companies shutting down in 2024, the highest annual...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 Jan 2025 | 2 min read

CIM expands with Bluestone NZ loan purchase

Challenger Investment Management (CIM), a Sydney-based alternative credit provider, has strengthened its foothold in New Zealand’s residential mortgage market through...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Jan 2025 | 3 min read

NZ insurance market faces climate risks and economic shifts

New Zealand’s commercial insurance market is changing direction, as highlighted in Gallagher New Zealand’s latest market update. The pace of...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
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50% global GDP loss expected by 2090, IFoA warns

Global GDP could plummet by as much as 50% between 2070 and 2090 unless urgent steps are taken to combat...

By Nicole Valdez | 20 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
amazon becomes top corporate buyer of renewable energy

Amazon becomes top corporate buyer of renewable energy

Amazon's commitment to renewable energy has reached new heights as it solidifies its position as the largest corporate purchaser of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 19 Jan 2025 | 3 min read
banks under pressure to meet new eu cybersecurity standards

Banks under pressure to meet new EU cybersecurity standards

New European Union regulations mandating banks to strengthen their cybersecurity measures officially took effect on Friday, but many financial service...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 18 Jan 2025 | 2 min read
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