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asean countries race to establish ai dominance

ASEAN countries race to establish AI dominance

Photo source: FMT Southeast Asian nations are actively competing to establish themselves as leading AI hubs, promoting both collaboration and subtle...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Woolworths employees to get pay increase

Thousands of Woolworths staff will benefit from a new collective agreement that guarantees a 6.8% pay increase over the next...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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NZ ACC levies to surge for EV and petrol owners

Photo Source: Rathaphon Nanthapreecha New Zealand's government is set to raise the ACC levies for electric vehicle owners next year, a...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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NZ employment grievance reform bill targets serious misconduct

Photo Source: Edmond Dantès Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has revealed a new set of reforms to New...

By Nicole Valdez | 17 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
russia faces major rate hike as inflation woes intensify

Russia faces major rate hike as inflation woes intensify

Photo source: TMA Solutions Russia anticipates a substantial interest rate increase as concerns mount over its struggle to control inflation in...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
holiday shopping gets smarter with ai

Holiday shopping gets smarter with AI

Photo source: TMA Solutions This holiday season, AI is stepping in as a helpful ally in our shopping journeys, as it...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
chinese tech power gains ground worldwide

Chinese tech power gains ground worldwide

Photo source: FMT Western fears over China's technological rise stem from its advancements in key areas like AI, 5G, IoT, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 17 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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Scentre Group eyes building apartments on its shopping centres

Photo source: What's Your Edge Au Well-known shopping centre operator Scentre Group is exploring ways to construct residential apartments atop its...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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New Zealand red meat prices surge

Recent trends indicate that supply shortages in overseas markets are influencing sheepmeat slaughter prices. Current data reveals that prices are...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 16 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
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Disposable vapes banned as NZ targets Smokefree 2025

Photo Source: Eduardo Lempo The New Zealand government, led by Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, has introduced sweeping changes to vaping...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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Zoho Survey shows UK consumers doubt AI’s role in shopping

Photo Source: Andrea Piacquadio A recent survey conducted by Zoho between October 7 and 12, 2024, has shed light on consumer...

By Nicole Valdez | 16 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
new fund launches to support uk mental health startups

New fund launches to support UK mental health startups

Photo source: Pexels A new £20 million (approximately NZ$43.8 million) fund is being established to boost UK mental health startups. Spearheaded...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
debanking claims rise amid increased scrutiny of crypto firms

‘Debanking’ claims rise amid increased scrutiny of crypto firms

Photo source: Flickr The concept of “debanking” has recently gained prominence in Silicon Valley, particularly within the cryptocurrency community. The phenomenon...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 15 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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New AI system to expand stroke treatment opportunities

Photo Source: Google DeepMind A revolutionary advancement in artificial intelligence has a chance in transforming stroke care. Researchers from Imperial College...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Dec 2024 | 4 min read
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Tech failures disrupt Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport

Photo Source: Wikimedia.org Travellers in New Zealand faced widespread disruptions on 12 December 2024 as Air New Zealand and Auckland Airport...

By Nicole Valdez | 14 Dec 2024 | 3 min read
fast tracking of sunfield project sparks allegations of cronyism

Fast-tracking of Sunfield project sparks allegations of cronyism

Photo source: Winton Labour MP Arena Williams has raised serious concerns about the fast-tracking of Winton Land Limited's Sunfield project, alleging...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 14 Dec 2024 | 2 min read
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