NZ foreign minister says superpowers must listen to needs of Pacific
WELLINGTON, Sep 29, 2022, Reuters. New Zealand’s foreign minister said on Thursday that the United…
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.
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US President Biden formally unveils Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
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[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
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Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
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Singapore and New Zealand to collaborate on climate change, green economy
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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
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RCEP, bilateral FTAs key to attract investments to Cambodia: Official
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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
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