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.

Australia & Islands

Facebook removes page for controversial anti-vax party Advance NZ — again

WELLINGTON, Apr 30, 2021, 1News. Another Advance New Zealand Facebook page has been removed for…

[Analytics] Managing digital trade in Asia

For years, digitally enabled trade has grown without significant regulatory oversight. Firms started by delivering…

Australia & Islands

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble launches with lopsided demand

SYDNEY, Apr 20, 2021, Reuters. A testing and quarantine free travel bubble between Australia and…

New Zealand suspends entry for travellers from India

WELLINGTON, Apr 8, 2021, Reuters. New Zealand on Thursday temporarily suspended entry for all travellers…

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Earthquakes and tsunami threats in New Zealand: How Friday unfolded

WELLINGTON, Mar 5, 2021, RNZ. This Friday was expected to herald a possible reduction in…

Australia & Islands

Two people arrested over threats against Christchurch mosque

CHRISTCHURCH, Mar 4, 2021, RNZ. The arrests come less than two weeks out from the…

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New Zealand’s largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case

WELLINGTON, Feb 27, 2021, Reuters. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that…

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Pacific Islands Forum split could cost region’s global role

AUCKLAND, Feb 14, 2021, RNZ. Breaking up the Pacific Islands Forum would be a lost…

Australia & Islands

Australia & Islands

New Zealand’s borders will remain closed to tourists till citizens are vaccinated: PM

WELLINGTON, Jan 28, 2021, Travel&Leisure. New Zealand has been praised for its quick and stringent…