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A Trade Policy for our times

A Trade Policy for our times

The Government is “refreshing” its trade policy strategy. That’s both admirable and timely. The...

Oh, What A Lovely War

Oh, What A Lovely War

Who spoke to whom about what in China has over recent weeks fuelled some intense speculation and...

RCEP COMES TO TOWN

RCEP COMES TO TOWN

It’s not a secret – negotiators from the sixteen member economies of the Regional Comprehensive...

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AMIDST THE STORM: ABAC MEETS IN AUCKLAND

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Perhaps a cyclone was after all a fitting backdrop for the meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) which was held in Auckland on 12-14 February – the global environment against which the meeting took place is decidedly stormy.

Asia-Pacific business leaders call for action on climate and economic inclusion

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Members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) met in Auckland, New Zealand this week to develop a work plan that calls on policymakers to leverage trade and economic policies to address the region’s sustainability and economic inclusion challenges.

A YEAR FOR RECONNECTING

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Executive Director Stephen Jacobi offers his annual end of year round up. Amidst some challenging times, he reports some light in the tunnel.

NZ Herald: Time to lift our game in India

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Following his recent visit to India our Executive Director Stephen Jacobi penned this article advocating a more strategic approach to the further development of the relationship. The article was published by the NZ Herald on 9 December.

APEC Rolls out Priorities for 2023

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Aiming to provide tailwinds for member economies to strengthen recovery and resilience, as well as advance broad-based economic growth, the United States rolled out its theme and priorities for when it hosts APEC in 2023.

NZIBF 2022 Chair Report

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2022 CHAIR’S REPORT I am pleased to present my second report on the activities and achievements of the NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) for 2022-23, our fifteenth year of operations.  At the outset I would like to thank Members for...