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japanese ai startup layerx secures major funding

Japanese AI startup LayerX secures major funding

Japan’s ageing population and ongoing labour shortages are driving businesses to automate back-office functions such as finance, taxation, procurement, and...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Baby wipes recalled due to mould contamination risk

Product Safety NZ reported that some individual sachets of the Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes were not properly sealed...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
starmer appoints former boe deputy as chief economic adviser

Starmer appoints former BOE deputy as chief economic adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a notable change to his economic advisory team by appointing Minouche Shafik, a...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
eurozone inflation edges up despite slow growth

Eurozone inflation edges up despite slow growth

In August, inflation across the eurozone rose slightly above expectations, reaching 2.1%, according to preliminary figures released by Eurostat on...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
trump calls india us trade ‘a totally one sided disaster’

Trump calls India-US trade ‘a totally one sided disaster’

The trade relationship between India and the United States has sharply deteriorated, following a stern rebuke from U.S. President Donald...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ investors boost climate commitments, yet action lags

New Zealand’s institutional investors are progressing in climate governance and emissions reporting, yet they continue to be cautious when it...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 03 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Marisco Vineyards inks U.S. distribution deal

Marisco Family Vineyards, a third-generation winery from Marlborough, New Zealand, has announced its exclusive partnership with U.S. importer Quintessential to...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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NZ businesses pressed to maintain climate momentum

New Zealand businesses are being pressed to see climate action as a source of competitive strength. The push comes ahead...

By Nicole Valdez | 02 Sep 2025 | 3 min read
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Denheath Desserts faces liquidation

Denheath Desserts, known for its popular custard squares, has been put into liquidation. Over 12% of Denheath shares were held by...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Residential construction costs increased by only 1.2% in the 12 months to August

According to QV's Costbuilder database, the average cost of constructing a standard residential home rose by only 1.2% over the...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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Marbecks record store closing after over 90 years

Auckland music institution Marbecks has announced the closure of its physical store after more than 90 years.  The record shop announced...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
alibaba stock surges as cloud unit gains momentum

Alibaba stock surges as cloud unit gains momentum

Alibaba’s shares listed in Hong Kong surged over 19% on Monday, reaching their highest levels since March, driven by strong...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
students raising hands

Ministry of Education tackles inaccurate student absence records

The Education Ministry said some schools were inaccurately marking students as absent, and there is a nationwide effort to ensure...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
uk norway warship agreement lifts european defence stocks

UK secures £10 billion warship deal with Norway

The United Kingdom has secured a landmark £10 billion deal to supply Norway with at least five Type 26 frigates,...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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PM announces Amazon Web Services investment in New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has revealed an investment by tech giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) valued at $7.5...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
sco summit in tianjin sees push for multilateral ties, peace

SCO summit in Tianjin sees push for multilateral ties, peace

In Tianjin, China recently hosted the largest ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), attracting more than 20 world...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 02 Sep 2025 | 2 min read
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