[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
New Zealand
New Zealand is an economy of 4.6 million people. It is one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, the year APEC was founded, New Zealand’s real GDP was USD 84 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 25,000. By 2016, New Zealand’s GDP had doubled at 171 billion, and its per capita GDP rose to USD 37,000.
Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
HONIARA, Apr 22, 2022, RNZ. Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands…
Singapore and New Zealand to collaborate on climate change, green economy
SINGAPORE, Apr 19, 2022, ST. New Zealand and Singapore will be working more closely on…
Australia, New Zealand dollars worn down by geopolitical risk
SYDNEY, Feb 28, 2022, Reuters. The Australian and New Zealand dollars took a knock on…
[Analytics] The list of global sanctions on Russia for the war in Ukraine
Countries around the world are imposing fresh sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine….
RCEP, bilateral FTAs key to attract investments to Cambodia: Official
PHNOM PENH, Feb 18, 2022, Xinhua. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade pact…
Samoa govt upset at allegations its seasonal workers in Australia mistreated
APIA, Feb 8, 2022, RNZ. The Samoa Government is demanding a report from the Seasonal…
New Zealand’s PM reveals new mask-wearing mandates
WELLINGTON, Jan 25, 2022, New Zealand Herald. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Cabinet has decided…
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding amid new Omicron restrictions
SYDNEY, Jan 23, 2022, Reuters. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has cancelled her wedding…
Drinking water, ash big concern as Tonga damage after tsunami
SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Jan 17, 2022, Reuters. Australia and New Zealand sent surveillance flights on Monday to…
New Zealand navy rescues duo stuck in Singapore for 18 months
WELLINGTON, Jan 12, 2022, The Guardian. New Zealand’s navy has conducted an unusual mercy mission…
Australia job ads jump 7.4 per cent in November
SYDNEY, Dec 6, 2021, Reuters. Australian job advertisements surged in November as the lifting of…