After brief detours in Samoa, Hawaii and Los Angeles, we’re finally here in DC. Flying on the Airforce Boeing was certainly an experience – amazing food and so much room, the VHS based entertainment system was an interesting touch though. Keen as ever, we hadn’t been in DC for two hours and a strong group from the younger contingent were …
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Stellar team of former US trade reps talk the big game on TPP
Six USTRs (United States Trade Representatives) shared their Olympian insights into the intricacies of global trade at the Pacific Partnership forum in Washington this week. The big talking points were the opportunities and realities of the TPP negotiations, the US EU international trade and investment agreement, and the WTO. The Trans Pacific Partnership agreement – with a due completion date …
Read More »US-NZ Pacific Partnership Forum 2013 Twitter Feed – Day 1
newzealandinc.com brings you all of the best from the social media space at the US-NZ Pacific Partnership Forum taking place in Washington D.C. Former President of the World Bank Robert Zoellick #USNZnext “developing countries hold 70% of worlds resources ” twitter.com/tobyjordan19/s… — Toby Jordan (@tobyjordan19) May 20, 2013 Bob Zoellick former head World Bank says China needs to make structural …
Read More »What’s Up? United States – New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum
WHAT: 2013 US-NZ Pacific Partnership Form, a global gathering of 275+ game-changing thought leaders from business, government and non-profits, showcasing examples of what’s next for US-NZ relations and in the Asia-Pacific region. WHO: William J. Burns, US Deputy Secretary of State Robert Hormats, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Alan Bersin, US Assistant Secretary …
Read More »New research emphasises importance of US-NZ trade
With the 2013 Pacific Partnership Forum just days away from opening, new research has been released reinforcing the importance of the United States as a trading partner for New Zealand. The research, commissioned by the NZ US Council was conducted by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research and analyses the economic and trade relations between the US and NZ. …
Read More »Azevedo, Pangestu have edge over Groser – Inside US Trade
Inside US Trade is predicting the race for the WTO Director-General”s job is narrowing to an Indonesia-Brazil showdown. As I noted in my column in the NZ Herald last week the key contest in the second “sudden death” round is between Groser, Brazil”s WTO ambassador Roberto Calvalho de Azevedo (reported as having an edge in diplomatic circles) and Indonesia”s former …
Read More »While you were sleeping Dow climbs to record
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a record on optimism the US economy remains on track for a sustained recovery, while China showed it’s determined to revive growth with plans for a record level of government spending. In afternoon trading in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was last up 1.01 percent to 14,269.04, surpassing its previous intraday …
Read More »Wellington Business Welcomes Contact Centres Australia
The second announcement in a week of new companies setting up in Wellington is further proof that the city and its environs are increasingly attractive base for business, says Wellington Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, Chief Executive Raewyn Bleakley. “The decision by Contact Centres Australia to choose the Wellington CBD to open their first New Zealand contact centre, creating] about 100 local …
Read More »Face-to-Face: Bill Maroni
While on a short stop in Auckland, newzealandinc.com caught up with Bill Maroni – CEO & President of the United States -New Zealand Council. We talk about his upcoming event – the United States-New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum 2013 – innovation within the space and the increasing importance of Pacific dialogue. essay writing service You can find our coverage in the …
Read More »Fifth US-NZ Pacific Partnership Forum – Washington DC, May 18-19.
custom research paper writing service The next United States New Zealand Pacific Partnership Forum promises to be a “truly global dialogue, focused on ‘defining what’s next’ for the NZ-US relationship in a pivotal year for the region.“ US NZ Council CEO and president Bill Maroni says 2013 will be a year of change and increasing focus on the Asia Pacific …
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