The China-New Zealand relationship, both trade and cultural, is in good shape irrespective of different views on some issues. That …
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A leading Chinese commentator has suggested the time is right for China, the world’s second largest economy, to join the …
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China and Hong Kong will this week reach a major turning point, with the expected signing of the new National …
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Rory Horner, University of Manchester The biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, known as “big pharma”, are American and European. …
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The announcement came through overnight that trade officials from New Zealand, the United States, Japan, and 9 other Pacific rim nations …
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When the New Zealand – Korea free trade agreement signed in March enters into force, tariffs will be eliminated on 48% …
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This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, and also the 70th anniversary of Korea’s …
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Nuplex Industries, the specialty chemicals manufacturer, is exploring more investment opportunities across Asia, having shifted its businesses away from the …
Read More »Quelle Surprise: Jane Kelsey finds nothing positive to say about Korean FTA.
‘Coverage of the free trade agreement just concluded with South Korea has been all about agriculture – which is being …
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Here’s a quick snapshot of what NZ Business is saying about yesterday’s conclusion of the FTA agreement NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS …
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