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April 07, 2019
Introduction of Vietnam products in terms of green and clean stuff at the annual Go Green Expo 2019 event in Auckland, New Zealand on 6-7 th April
On 6th and 7th of April, 2019, The Vietnam Embassy in New Zealand has in the second cooperation with Integrity Plus Limited to celebrate Vietnam stand in order to bring the stunning image of Vietnam products at the annual event of Go Green Expo locating in Auckland being the biggest city in New Zealand. These products lean themselves to the conception of the green and clean category.
November 13, 2018
Introduce Vietnam organic rice at Go Green Expo in Wellington, New Zealand on 10-11 November 2018
Introduce Vietnam organic rice at Go Green Expo in Wellington, New Zealand on 10-11 November 2018 with the corporation between Vietnam Trade Office and Integrity Plus Limited.
November 14, 2018
Vietnam Organic Rice will be available at New Zealand - Foodstuff newsmarket in 2019
Seven different kinds of Vietnam organic rice will be ready to distribute to end-users through the retail channels of Foodstuffs including New World, Pak' n Save and Four Square in 2019.
November 13, 2018
Introduce Vietnam "Green" products in New Zealand by Integrity Plus
The Vietnam Organic Rice has been introduced successfully at the Go Green Expo held in Wellington on 10-11 November 2018. There have been heaps of positive feedback regarding good quality and acceptable price of seven kinds of organic rice. Integrity Plus is the exclusive distributor of Vietnam Organic Rice branded OrgaGro and all of these products will be available at New World and Pak n' Save stores through North Island at the beginning of 2019.
At the exhibition, Integrity Plus Limited has also introduced the portfolios of other green products such as T-bros cocoa powder, coir basket, canvas bag and hi-vis jacket. All of them brings the good image of high quality and good price of Vietnam products to New Zealanders.
The article of the exhibition of Vietnam Organic Rice in New Zealand with the corporation between The Embassy of Vietnam Trade office in New Zealand has been posted on the website of Vietnam News Agency.
November 13, 2018
Exhibition of Vietnam Organic Rice at Go Green Expo by Integrity Plus
The Vietnam Organic Rice has been introduced successfully at the Go Green Expo held in Wellington on 10-11 November 2018. There have been heaps of positive feedback regarding good quality and acceptable price of seven kinds of organic rice. Integrity Plus is the exclusive distributor of Vietnam Organic Rice branded OrgaGro and all of these products will be available at New World and Pak n' Save stores through North Island at the beginning of 2019.
The article of the exhibition of Vietnam Organic Rice in New Zealand with the corporation between The Embassy of Vietnam Trade office in New Zealand has been posted on the website of Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
November 07, 2018
Maori tech entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in Vietnam
Vietnam is quickly gaining a reputation for its entrepreneurial spirit – and five Māori entrepreneurs will get the chance to experience the country’s tech-hungry culture on a visit in November.
September 02, 2018
Warning over Kiwis' lax approach to preparing for financial disasters
Kiwis are risking being thrown into debt by taking a "she'll be right attitude" towards preparing financially for when things go wrong.
August 19, 2018
Simon Draper: China's mysterious Belt and Road Initiative
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July 10, 2018
Forum highlights Vietnam’s logistics challenges and opportunities
Both challenges and opportunities in the logistics sector were discussed at the recent 2018 Forum on Connectivity in Asia: Trade, Transport, Logistics, and Business organised by RMIT Vietnam.
July 12, 2018
Sharing economy and opportunities in Việt Nam
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is positioned to take advantage of the growing opportunities presented by the sharing economy, said Rebecca Bryant, Australian Embassy Charge D’Affaire at the conference on the sharing economy held in Hà Nội on Thursday.
June 19, 2018
Dunedin's start-ups box above weight by world comparison
Other than expounding my views on all types of tax matters, my other passion is promoting and supporting early stage businesses in Dunedin, Scott Mason writes.
June 24, 2018
ANNUAL NEW ZEALAND INVESTMENT RETURNS - INTERACTIVE PERIODIC TABLE
Each year Mercer produces a “Periodic Table” of investment returns. The Table colour-codes 16 asset classes and ranks how each performed, on an annual basis, over the last 10 years.
A glance at the Table, with its scattered array of shades, quickly highlights how problematic it is to unearth patterns and contemplate what that may foreshadow for the future. Last year’s stars are at times a winner again the next year, and at other times sink to occupy the bottom ranks.
June 21, 2018
Australia eyes cosmetics boom as China eases mandatory animal testing
Australian exporters are eyeing China's $60 billion cosmetics market following a breakthrough in efforts to end mandatory animal testing on beauty products
June 15, 2018
The one question all entrepreneurs should be prepared to answer
There are plenty of reasons to love entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs live the creative life. They pursue their passions and challenge the status quo. They invent the future, on their terms, and can amass wealth and power in the process. They don’t live lives of quiet desperation working nine to five for “the man” in soulless, dreary mausoleums. They have a sense of independence. And with all the surrounding celebrity comes importance.
June 18, 2018
Global Agritech "hotspots" - An investor's perspective on New Zealand
New Zealand has long been a major agricultural producer, often lampooned by visitors in the past for having more sheep than people. Today, it is dairy and horticulture that dominate Ag and Food exports in excess of US$37B. Moving up the ranks, technology has become the third most important export sector by GDP value at US$11B according to Infometrics and Callaghan Innovation. And the intersection between the two, Agritech, is becoming a hotspot of innovation activity.
June 20, 2018
The Chinese Powerhouse That Scares Banks—and Wants to Make Them Customers
Eric Jing, chief executive officer of Ant Financial, gathered his management team in between meetings at the Chinese financial conglomerate’s Hangzhou headquarters on June 6. The company had just closed a $14 billion funding round, one of the largest in history, and Jing was ready to celebrate.
June 24, 2018
World Class New Zealanders celebrated as Kea reveals 2018 Award winners
New Zealand’s most prestigious celebration of individual achievement, the Kea World Class New Zealand (WCNZ) Awards, has today announced six of its 2018 award recipients.
June 12, 2018
Collaboration is key to growing NZ’s agritech sector
Callaghan Innovation’s Nicky Molloy says through a united approach, innovative New Zealand companies can play a greater role in feeding the world. This comes as New Zealand celebrates 50 years of Fieldays, the country’s biggest farming event.
June 13, 2018
Discussion On The State Of Governance In New Zealand
As a part of its initiative to increase ethnic diversity on public and private sector boards, SUPERdiverse WOMEN asked me to present my thoughts on the state of governance in NZ. As an Emerging leader of NZ Asian Leaders, I felt the need to add my voice to this growing conversation and wanted to share my insights about “Bringing an understanding and knowledge of exporting and importing to the ASEAN region/ importance of building a wide network and having the right expertise on boards.”
June 14, 2018
New Zealand introduces deer milk to market
Excitement's building among New Zealand's high-end chefs over a new world-first.
Deer milk is now being sourced from Southland to make cheese, desserts and even yoghurt.
March 08, 2018
Doing business in Vietnam: Tips for New Zealanders
Opportunities abound for New Zealand businesses keen to enter the Vietnam market. But in a land where 80 per cent of sales still go through “ma and pa” stores, there’s plenty of homework for Kiwis to do, writes Brendon Urlich (Asia and Emerging Markets – Consumer Brands, ZURU Toy Company).
June 04, 2018
10 Career Lessons From Rags-To-Riches Immigrant Entrepreneur, The Donut King
The Donut King is the newly released autobiography by Ted Ngoy, a Chinese immigrant from a poor, single-parent household in Cambodia, who fled to the U.S. during the Khmer Rouge crisis, and made millions in mom-and-pop donut businesses, hence the moniker, The Donut King. It is a repeat rags-to-riches story because he lost his donut riches to gambling, rebuilt his fortune and career with completely different entrepreneurial ventures including stints in politics, agricultural and real estate, losing on some ventures and hustling continually into his 70s.
May 20, 2018
Rocket Lab founder’s seven lessons for success
Techweek, which has over 480 events taking place throughout New Zealand, has officially begun, with Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck headlining the launch event in Auckland today.
May 13, 2018
Is Hanoi or HCMC a better business location in Vietnam?
Selecting a business location in Vietnam often comes down to seeing the pros and cons of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. And for a good reason as those are by far the biggest and most important hubs in Vietnam.
January 18, 2018
Sky’s the limit for Mānuka honey
Honey has been popular for thousands of years. Celebrated as one of the few foods that never goes bad, the uses of honey have ranged from being a base for ancient Egyptian ointments to a family favourite to be spread on toast for breakfast.
May 03, 2018
Transforming a bank by becoming digital to the core
Understanding what it takes to act like a tech company requires a few key breakthroughs, as this interview with the CIO for DBS Bank highlights.
April 30, 2018
Jobs, economic benefits flow from WREDA’s partnership with Concentrix
Concentrix – attracted to the capital by the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency (WREDA) – is pleased with its progress as it celebrates its first 18 months in Wellington.
April 28, 2018
Kiwi autonomous vehicle maker may move production overseas
Kiwi company Ohmio Automation will take production of its autonomous electric shuttles overseas unless a big investor is found to keep it in New Zealand.
December 26, 2017
Pay Attention, Businesses: What You Can Learn from McDonald's Right Now
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April 26, 2018
Alibaba Group chief executive on New Zealand visit
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April 26, 2018
Global biotech giants eye investment opportunities in Wellington
Representatives from two of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies are in Wellington today (Friday 27 April) to determine if some of the new science being developed here is worth collaboration or investment.
April 25, 2018
The Art of Negotiation – Price v Value
It’s amazing how many people tell me that they don’t like negotiating when, in practice, they do it all the time. They negotiate with their parents for extra pocket money or to stay out late, they negotiate with their boss for extra leave or a pay rise, and they negotiate with landlords over their rent or with buyers when selling their house. Everyone negotiates something every day and it’s no different when dealing with Asian investors, entrepreneurs and clients, but you may have to step it up a notch.
April 26, 2018
Lazada
If you’re a brick-and-mortar retailer looking to sell online, you’ll need to get some ecommerce expertise on side. What better way to do that than to tap a team of former Lazada executives?
April 23, 2018
RMIT Vietnam promotes reading culture
In recent years there has been a concerted effort to eradicate mù chữ (literally, blindness to letters) in Vietnam. Literacy rates in the country have been steadily increasing, with current estimates ranging from 94-97 per cent, depending on the source.
April 24, 2018
3 Tweaks That Would Improve Israel’s Thriving Startup Scene
In 2016, then-Alphabet Chairman Eric Schmidt famously said of Israel, “I can't think of a place where you could see this diversity and the collection of initiatives aside from Silicon Valley. That’s a pretty strong statement.”
April 22, 2018
South East Asia - Equal Reality's next big steps.
The last 6 months in Brisbane have been absolutely incredible as part of the HotDesQ program. The community I fell in love with, the great friends I made and the projects we've been involved in. Brisbane is 'radical collaboration' and has been the best place I have lived. I hope to return soon.
April 22, 2018
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Students in Vietnam have lift off on a new WREDA-sponsored Apollo mission to make it easier for them to achieve academic success as an international student at Wellington secondary schools.
April 22, 2018
APEC, Business Pursue Bold Trade Actions for Changing Timescatchy title...
Faced with increasing protectionism and digital disruption in global trade, officials from APEC member economies and the Asia-Pacific business community are preparing bold actions to equip the world’s growth engine for change.
April 21, 2018
Dubai increasing nexus for growth as rise of Asia trade continues, say World Government and Industry leaders at DMCC's first conference with Asia House
More than 300 policymakers and leading figures from the global trade and investment industries gathered.
April 17, 2018
Wellington sets pace for health tech growth
Wellington’s deep base of skilled talent, strong manufacturing capabilities and growing research ecosystem is attracting leading global biotech firms like Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.
April 21, 2018
the excelerator program
ExportNZ is helping ambitious and motivated businesses with global growth aspirations.
When heading overseas and entering new markets you are entering unchartered territory – you don’t know what you need to know until you need to know it – that’s the danger. In order to maximise the opportunity and mitigate the risk you need access to good advice.
April 16, 2018
Taiwan looks to India as an important destination for trade and investment
Addressing the Indian media in Taipei, James Huang, Chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), shares how Taiwan plans to partner with PM Narendra Modi’s initiatives such as Digital India, Make in India, and smart cities.
April 16, 2018
Doing business in Asia Pacific 2017-18
Over the next three years, Asia Pacific CEOs expect their businesses will become more global and more automated. Watch PwC Global Chairman Bob Moritz’s video for an overview of our 2017 APEC CEO Survey findings launched at the APEC CEO Summit in Da Nang, Viet Nam on 8-10 November 2017.
April 15, 2018
Wellington’s film production industry reels in the dollars
Wellington remains New Zealand’s main player in big screen film production according to the latest data from Statistics NZ.
April 14, 2018
Start-up Farmster puts Aucklanders' backyards to use into return for veges
Auckland residents are letting an entrepreneur turn their lawns and gardens into "micro-farms" in return for discounted produce.
April 11, 2018
ASB Perspective 2025: Is creativity the key to food producer success?
There’s no question that the world is changing. Technology has fundamentally changed what experiences we expect from producers and how we engage with the products we buy. The models have changed; TV is now on demand, every home is potentially a hotel, every car potentially a taxi, and fridges can order your groceries. As the way consumers interact with products change, producers must change the way they interact with consumers to keep up.
April 11, 2018
New Zealand - where it's at.
I’m not going to lie. When the move from London back to New Zealand became a real thing, I was nervous. I talked about the great new adventure ahead, but I was uneasy. I had never really worked professionally in NZ. Would I find my people? Would they accept my type of crazy? Having spent the past five years going at full speed and loving my work in London, (and Sydney and Melbourne prior), leaving behind those professional connections and friends and the excitement of pushing boundaries in that part of world with travel and youth and music... well it seemed hard to beat.
April 10, 2018
Why are you paying for translation services which are free? Part One.
In the first part of a two-part blog, we’re asking why translation agencies are charging clients for services which should be free. And why are customers paying?
April 09, 2018
STATE OF THE REGION REPORT
On behalf of the members of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), it is our pleasure to present our twelfth annual report on the State of the Region. This year we have chosen to focus on the internet and digital economy. In some respects, to qualify the term ‘economy’ with ‘internet’ and ‘digital’ is increasingly redundant.
April 04, 2018
How Icebreaker's first transparency report aims to disrupt the outdoor apparel industry
A New Zealand-based outdoor apparel company's attempt to disrupt the industry by reducing plastic synthetics has been highlighted through its first Transparency report, which provides complete disclosure into supply chain contracts, living wage commitments and edible packaging innovations.
April 04, 2018
IMEA essentials: Africa
From 11 - 18 April NZTE's Trade Commissioner to Africa, Haylon Smith, and Business Development Manager M'Hamed Bahhar, are visiting New Zealand and talking all things Africa in a series of workshops around the country.
April 03, 2018
When do I get an ROI on my translations?
Your manager’s just signed-off on your translation budget for the next six months.
They want immediate ROI from your language service provider. So when can you expect your translations to start making you some money?
March 31, 2018
Wave of dodgy building materials sparks MBIE review
A growing tide of building materials that don't conform to New Zealand standards has prompted the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to launch a review of building product assurance rules.
March 30, 2018
Greater Mekong Subregion countries convene in Hanoi to discuss globalization, cross-border trade
A conference on the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and global trade was held in Hanoi on Friday within the framework of the first-ever GMS Business Summit initiated by Vietnam to boost open trade and build a multilateral trade system in the region.
March 29, 2018
Digital Disruption and Delhi: An Australian Opportunity?
I am a trade and investment specialist, an international diplomat, and an authority on the economy, politics and culture of both the Middle East and South Asia. I'm a novice at technology but I am enjoying: the rise of digitalisation and the start-up culture in India, the complete works of Khushwant Singh, and the opportunity to get paid to do what I love.
March 29, 2018
Africa: connected and ready for business
New Zealand's Trade Commissioner for Africa, Haylon Smith, takes you on a tour around the African continent to highlight the progress and help identify market opportunities.
March 29, 2018
'New Ho Chi Minh City' projects count on foreign investors
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Representatives of 100 Vietnamese and Japanese businesses gathered at a venue in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month for an event hosted by Ho Chi Minh Real Estate Association (HoREA), the city's industrial body, to discuss plans for urban development.
March 29, 2018
Alarms ring as foreign investors ramp up purchases of successful Vietnamese firms
Few Vietnamese enterprises are strong enough to weather the constant curveballs thrown by evolving domestic and global markets, but even fewer are able to resist the sweet temptation of acquisition by large international firms.
March 28, 2018
Charter Hall back InSpaceXR, BricksandAgent.com, Snaploader, Estate Baron
Charter Hall will look to invest or partner with four new start-ups spanning virtual reality, crowdfunding, cloud-based property maintenance and 3D modelling after declaring its first start-up accelerator program a "huge success".
March 28, 2018
Tapping into the food chain
Leading nutrition companies spoke to Tim McCready about expanding into China. Among topics discussed with Sanitarium's China Country Manager Tanne Andrews, Blackmores' Asia Managing Director Peter Osborne, and Fonterra's Greater China President Christina Zhu were challenges they face in the market and the impact of e-commerce.
March 28, 2018
A gateway for global investors
When asked what makes Hong Kong the best place in the world to invest, Director General at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Stephen Phillips points to its geographic positioning in the heart of Asia, the fusion of Eastern and Western culture, the melting pot of highly educated talent, and its proximity and connection to Mainland China.
March 28, 2018
Diverse Wellington far from being a drag in new tourism campaign
Depictions of a farmer as a drag queen and a real estate agent who moonlights as a stand-up comedian are highlighting the diversity and acceptance found in Wellington as part of a new online tourism campaign targeting Kiwis.
March 28, 2018
Stephen Jacobi: The Belt and Road - four ways we can benefit
Some see it as a welcome plan to increase connectivity between nations, and a more inclusive, development-led model of globalisation. Others cast it as an attempt by China to develop soft power, and even as a means of projecting its industrial strategy.
March 28, 2018
2018 CT Te Ao Maori - Trends and Insights
Iwi and Māori are expressing ourselves and our values in all spheres of development – personal, whānau, organisational, community, national, and international.
March 28, 2018
Singapore says it's beating Hong Kong in Asian business hub race
Hong Kong has become more "China-centric," enabling Singapore to take the lead when multinational companies look to set up their Asian headquarters in the region, according to the country's Economic Development Board.
March 27, 2018
Vietnam's Economy Expands More Than 7% in First Quarter
Vietnam has outperformed most of its Southeast Asian peers as export growth remained resilient on the back of a global trade recovery last year. And even though the trade outlook has turned more gloomy this year amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest economies, Vietnam expects to sustain growth of about 7 percent.
March 27, 2018
Trying Something That's Never Been Done Before? Top Tips from Entrepreneur Pioneers.
Tech entrepreneurs who start companies in nascent industries face a whole new set of challenges. Think of them as “virtual hurdles” that they need to overcome to be successful. There is no roadmap to follow, no precedent to learn from. Working in an industry that’s just starting out or not even a thing yet, these entrepreneurs not only have to invent brand new ways of thinking and seeing the world, they also need to convince others to buy into their vision.
March 27, 2018
Clear, reliable policy direction in Asean needed to attract renewables investment: IRENA
SOUTH-EAST Asian countries need to set clear policy and regulatory frameworks for investors to want to invest in renewable energy, according to the top official of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
March 27, 2018
Minister S. Iswaran on the economic future of ASEAN and Singapore’s vision for digital economy
Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) Mr S. Iswaran shared how Singapore will advance ASEAN’s shared interests to grow e-commerce and digital economy under its ASEAN Chairmanship this year.
March 27, 2018
Malaysia's most attractive companies for 2018 revealed
Ahead of the third annual Employer Brand Awards to be held on April 19, 2018, Randstad has revealed the 75 most attractive employers in Malaysia.
March 27, 2018
ASEAN e-commerce agreement, innovation network to give Singapore businesses a leg up
Singapore businesses can soon get a shot in the arm when they expand across Southeast Asia, with the help of an ASEAN agreement on e-commerce that will lower operating barriers to entry for these businesses and ramp up digital connectivity.
March 27, 2018
eCommerce Has Changed The Way We Shop. Here's 3 Reasons Why Your Online Business Isn't Growing
Consumer buying trends are ever-evolving as eCommerce becomes the new norm. Here are some key things to keep in mind as your online business grows.
March 26, 2018
BUILDING A HEALTHY REPUTATION
The global health industry is experiencing major transformation. The escalating conversation around climate change is encouraging a move away from traditional sources of protein to alternative sources, such as plants and insects. The growing preference for vegetarian and vegan lifestyles is driving more consumers to supplement their diets to maintain their health.
March 26, 2018
7 Marketplaces to check out besides Amazon & eBay
We’ve partnered with InterCultural Elements to bring you a 10 part video series to give you a head start on expanding your sales to new territories. Over the next weeks it will form a step by step guide to your international expansion.
March 25, 2018
How to Keep Up with What’s Happening in China
This is a list of resources that I have found helpful for staying in touch with what’s happening in China (and here’s why I stay in touch with China), with a focus on tech. I should admit that I have been/am currently affiliated with many of the outlets mentioned below.
March 25, 2018
Waves of AI disruption for key New Zealand business sectors
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have an extreme impact on New Zealand’s agriculture and health sectors in the next decade.
March 24, 2018
How Wellington’s film industry spurred innovation to create a new tech and media cluster
As you arrive at the international airport in the city of Wellington, New Zealand, visitors are greeted with a 14-foot-long animatronic dragon’s head, Smaug, from The Hobbit trilogy. It’s no secret that the global movie industry has provided significant economic growth in this compact city, but in turn, this has had the unintended consequences of creating a thriving tech and media cluster.
March 24, 2018
Mobile Wallets And Tech-Savvy Youth Driving E-Commerce Growth In Vietnam
When it comes to e-commerce in the APAC region, no one beats China for volume and revenue. But China’s e-commerce explosion spawned revolutions throughout the region, and the emerging markets of Southeast Asia are witnessing rapid online sales growth as well.
March 24, 2018
Amazon selling platform can boost small firms, but comes at a price
Amazon is an undeniable powerhouse in online retail, representing more than 40 percent of all U.S. e-commerce sales, so for many companies it pays to have a presence there.
March 22, 2018
Prime Minister Address- Site Group International- ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP has recognised Site Group International as a key education provider, mentioning Site twice in his address to the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit CEO Forum on Saturday
March 22, 2018
A report on last year’s imports and exports was released on March 22 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide accurate information on the country’s trade to management agencies, policymakers and businesses.
March 22, 2018
New Zealand Insights - March 2018
The New Zealand economy remains a solid performer. Since the last New Zealand Insights we have seen an upward review to New Zealand’s recent historical growth track, followed by an upward revision of labour productivity performance, though we remain concerned about the recent weakness in business confidence.
March 22, 2018
Horticulture: growth predictions and constraints
This week the Ministry for Primary Industries released its growth predictions. Modest growth is predicted for horticulture (including wine), with kiwifruit and apples predicted to be growth leaders. This comes after two years of exceptional growth: 10% in 2015, and 19.5% in 2016. The Ministry’s predictions may be considered by some in the industry as conservative, due to plantings around the country both underway and planned, and not only with kiwifruit and apples.
March 20, 2018
When influential leaders from Asia come calling
Both the President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of Vietnam decided to piggyback on an Australian-ASEAN summit to stop by New Zealand. While receiving some attention, these visits were a missed opportunity to highlight to New Zealanders the importance of these nations and of the wider ASEAN grouping to which they belong.
March 20, 2018
Fourteen Thai banks partner with state enterprises and corporations to launch blockchain initiative
The first project to be undertaken by the initiative will be blockchain-based letters of guarantee (LGs), which could potentially reduce related operating costs by 50 per cent. This will also enable LG services to be more efficient, reliable and secure, with a unified information standard.
March 19, 2018
SME LEAP SUMMIT – LEADING ENTERPRISE ACCELERATION AND PRODUCTIVITY
Staples Rodway is passionate about helping SMEs add value to their businesses. When Tenby Powell (high profile businessman, social entrepreneur and APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) representative amongst other roles) gave us the opportunity to sponsor the SME LEAP Summit we jumped at the chance.
March 19, 2018
Auckland remains world's third best city for quality of life
Auckland has again been ranked the third best city in the world for quality of life, according to an international survey.
March 19, 2018
Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in the Caribbean
I’m always impressed by how much the entrepreneurial spirit thrives in the Caribbean. Entrepreneurs in the Caribbean have the power to create great change in their communities, help the planet and turn a profit.
It’s why we set up the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship – to support entrepreneurs and help them scale their businesses and create a dynamic Caribbean economy.
March 18, 2018
Trade on agenda for Indonesian president's first NZ visit
Trade will be the main topic on the agenda during Indonesian President Joko Widodo's first visit to New Zealand on Monday. Tension on the trade-front has lessened between the two countries in recent years with Indonesia dropping trade barriers against New Zealand by order of the World Trade Organisation last year.
March 18, 2018
NZ Ag: why we must stop using the words "value add"
Value add is a term tossed around so much it’s become meaningless and tiresome. People use it in the hope it will excuse them from the cognitive challenge of deeper thinking and problem solving. Or they use it to project the false belief that they’ve got all this value stuff in hand. It’s a simplistic statement with those that use it in danger of being perceived as rather simplistic themselves. Very few can articulate the add bit. Like the catch cry “we just need to tell our story better”, value add is easy to say but far harder to execute. That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on the term "value add" in NZ Ag until we’ve worked out how we properly define it and apply it.
March 17, 2018
Australia, ASEAN agree to start regional infrastructure cooperation
(Reuters) - Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed during a weekend summit in Sydney to establish a regional infrastructure pipeline, Australia's foreign minister said, as the bloc seeks to balance rising Chinese influence.
March 16, 2018
PM points out ‘golden chance’ for Australian businesses to invest in Vietnam
18 memoranda of understanding on investment cooperation between Vietnamese and Australian enterprises and organizations have been signed
March 16, 2018
Are You Prepared for The Asian Century?
They call it “The Asian Century”.
It's the 3rd post-industrial era.
March 14, 2018
From Ha Noi to Cusco: SMEs are Best Bet for Inclusive Growth
We involve many people in the community, and in particular, single mothers and young people who want to support their studies.
March 14, 2018
Study predicts in 4 years, more than half of NZ GDP will come from digital tech
“To remain competitive, organisations must establish new metrics, realign organisation structures, and re-architect their technology platform," says Shane Minogue of IDC Asia-Pacific.
March 14, 2018
BioLumic raises $5 million to harness ultraviolet light to improve crop yields
Scientists once thought that ultraviolet light was damaging to all kinds of life, including plants. But BioLumic is turning that notion on its head and has raised $5 million in funding to use UV to improve crop yields.
March 14, 2018