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The Papers: 'Hundreds feared dead in quake' and Reeves likened to Truss
The papers focus on the deadly earthquake in South East Asia and criticism of the chancellor's policies.

Southeast Asia quake: Auckland student's sister feared she was trapped
An Auckland engineering student said her sister texted from Bangkok to say she was stuck in a mall and wasn't sure if she'd survive.

beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.

How will US tariffs impact NZ? Report sheds new light
New Zealand may escape relatively lightly from any US tariffs imposed on the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new report.

Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.

inTechnology partners with Spectralink for APAC expansion
inTechnology Distribution has formed a strategic partnership with Spectralink to enhance communication solutions for businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.

Global stocks slide as fears grow over economic slowdown
Shares in the US and Asia have fallen sharply as President Trump's tariffs fuel fears of a recession.

The rise of GTM Engineers: Why every marketing agency needs AI sales expertise
Marketing agencies in Asia are finding a competitive advantage in hiring GTM Engineers skilled in AI, transforming client outreach through hyper-personalised strategies.

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

What New Zealand can learn from Southeast Asia quake
Earthquake experts tell RNZ the important lessons our country may learn to prepare for potential quakes after Friday's disaster in Myanmar.

Palo Alto Networks invests in Asia-Pacific cloud security
Palo Alto Networks is investing in cloud infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Japan, enhancing security and data residency support for regional customers.

Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness
The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia.

Rubrik appoints new field CTO for Asia Pacific & Japan
Rubrik has appointed Sathish Murthy as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance cyber resilience amid rising threats.

Transforming manufacturing: The power of AI in Industry 5.0
As manufacturing gears up for Industry 5.0, AI investments in the Asia Pacific are set to rise, boosting productivity by USD $1.6 trillion by 2027.

AI-driven loyalty programmes to reshape Asia-Pacific retail
Eagle Eye's latest eBook reveals how loyalty programmes will reshape retail in Asia-Pacific, with retailers adapting to meet consumer demand for personalised value.

Overseas commitments leave Indian Panthers sweating on South Asia stars
Team management hopes to get at least four Indian players in Auckland for debut home game in national basketball league on Friday after availability issues.

Pure Storage unveils FlashBlade for AI & HPC workloads
Pure Storage has unveiled its new FlashBlade//EXA data storage platform, aiming to resolve legacy system bottlenecks for AI and HPC workloads across Asia Pacific.

Amazon Nova AI models now available in AWS Sydney Region
Amazon has launched its Amazon Nova foundation models in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for local businesses.

Baby shopping hack: Indian parents mine South Asia for goods
Some Indian parents in New Zealand are cutting costs by sourcing affordable baby essentials from India.