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Kiwi Stories

Trade stories

Auckland Uni trading competition helps hone valuable real-world trading skills

This year's competition was one of the most competitive and unpredictable, with eight teams all having an equal chance of winning close to the end.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

eLearning

Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem

Tertiary provider comes up with app to help apprentices in their on-the-job experience. Late nights of paperwork soon to be a thing of the past.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Trade

WREDA says NZ's refreshed trade policy is good news for digital exports

WREDA chief executive Chris Whelan says the government's refreshed Trade Agenda 2030 policy is good news for the region and its digital exports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Customs

New data sharing deal to give Kiwi exporters China trade advantage

NZ exporters gain edge in China trade with advanced joint data-sharing scheme, says Customs Minister Nicky Wagner.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017

Trade

Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally

Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016

Cloud Services

NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.3% weekly gain as RBNZ's Wheeler disappoints pessimists

Graeme Wheeler yesterday disappointed traders betting on a gloomy outlook for the local economy when he kept the key rate unchanged.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.9% weekly decline as US jobs data looms

US figures will provide a gauge on the strength of the world's biggest economy and give the greenback its next cue for a direction.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength

There might be an extended rally for the US currency as the prospects for the world's biggest economy remain strong.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Global Stories

Trade stories

Data Privacy

APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade

The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Semiconductors

DHL trade data suggests South Korea's tech boom will spur on growth

South Korea manufactures nearly 20% of the world's semiconductor market and more than 60% of the world's memory chips.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

AI Security

Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan

Darktrace EMEA CEO Poppy Gustafsson is one of a select group of business leaders accompanying UK Prime Minister on a trade mission to Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

EduTech

New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

NZ Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 1.5% weekly gain after Fed's more cautious outlook on US economy

Federal Reserve gave a more cautious assessment of the US economy, prompting traders to pull back their bets that the US dollar would gain.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015

New Zealand Dollar

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this week as Fed, GDP loom

The New Zealand dollar, currently at 73.25 US cents, may slip further this week as traders await the US Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015

EduTech

PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China

Prime Minister John Key says a free trade agreement with India would help New Zealand reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which is the countr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015

Cricket World Cup

Don't wait for FTA before acting on India, says India-NZ business council chair

New Zealand companies looking to do business in India should move beyond a mutual love of cricket and not wait for a free-trade agreement before seeki.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015