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Keith Rankin Essay – The Problem for National
Keith Rankin writes; My guess is that, if National does get to form a government (after the 2026 election) despite having no list MPs, then David Seymour will be insisting on becoming Minister of Finance. Or Shane Jones? New Zealand First might have more leverage than Act.
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Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Critical Illness Plans with Market-First Features and Broader Protection for Customers with Diverse Health Needs
Source: Media Outreach Chubb Care Critical Illness Series offers comprehensive protection for healthy individuals, cancer survivors and individualswith cardiovascular disease or diabetes histories, helping address a significant coverage gap in Hong Kong. Market-firstflexible payout options and unified cross-border premiums offer advanced financial support and post-recovery care. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13…
Afghanistan: One in 10 children acutely malnourished as plummeting funding closes nearly 600 health facilities
Source: Save the Children The number of acutely malnourished children in Afghanistan is increasing with nearly one in 10 children under five suffering from wasting at a time when plummeting funding is shuttering essential services and threatening progress, Save the Children said. [1] Levels of wasting in children – or acute malnutrition – worsened in…
New Zealand and Viet Nam boost agricultural trade and cooperation
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Viet Nam are strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation, says Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay. “Viet Nam and New Zealand have reaffirmed the strength of their bilateral relationship through new market access that will create opportunities for a range of agricultural products,” Mr McClay says. “This reflects the…
Forest City Highlights Nearly 40 International Awards and Certifications
Source: Media Outreach Recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council, Global Forum on Human Settlements, GEO Foundation, and Asia’s Top 100 Golf Courses — and what that recognition proves about the full picture of Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ). JOHOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 August 2026 — Forest City, the master-planned…
New Zealand, Viet Nam advance relationship
Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Viet Nam’s President and Party General Secretary, To Lam, have agreed new steps to advance the New Zealand-Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. “This visit has been about putting our partnership to work and delivering benefits for both countries,” Mr Luxon says. “When we met in Ha Noi…
Australia – Commonwealth Bank’s full year results announcement
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Commonwealth Bank Chief Executive Officer Matt Comyn has today updated the market on the bank’s FY26 results. Wednesday, 12 August 2026 Commonwealth Bank has released its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2026. More on the full year results: ASX announcement Investor presentation Insights into the results and…
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