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Digitalisation and the creation of smart cities

 The world’s fastest supercomputer can help city planners and engineers predict how a city’s economy will evolve. The collection of real-time data for virtually every amenity and service will allow apps to be created that improve the productivity of a city – from traffic flows, to parking and water usage. A technological revolution is being driven by the demand of …

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E-commerce: A world of opportunity

 The e-commerce industry is rapidly evolving and transforming the retail sector faster than ever before. Although the customers might differ in their buying decisions, e-commerce is becoming an important player in all markets around the world. China saw the opportunity New Zealand can provide to their e-commerce industry – many of the country’s largest e-retailers were present at the Tripartite …

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Auckland Mayor Len Brown’s welcome speech to the Summit

It’s a special occasion for Auckland, for Guangzhou and Los Angeles, and for all the business delegates here. Two years ago our three cities signed an historic agreement – an agreement to increase economic cooperation and business links. The tripartite alliance strengthens our links with two very influential Pacific Rim city economies. For Auckland, Guangzhou and Los Angeles are our …

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