China
Guy Trafford tracks the underlying demand from China for animal feed and notes that product moves no matter what the political pressures are
23rd Jul 20, 11:20am
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Guy Trafford tracks the underlying demand from China for animal feed and notes that product moves no matter what the political pressures are
Recent global auction results are offering economists encouragement that Fonterra will be able to achieve a return to farmers in the 2020/21 season at the upper end of the co-operative's forecast
22nd Jul 20, 2:42pm
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Recent global auction results are offering economists encouragement that Fonterra will be able to achieve a return to farmers in the 2020/21 season at the upper end of the co-operative's forecast
NZIER's Chris Nixon explains how the nature of New Zealand’s trade, China, and strong institutions have combined to minimise COVID-19 uncertainties, and why the key is our land-based agricultural products
21st Jul 20, 12:00pm
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NZIER's Chris Nixon explains how the nature of New Zealand’s trade, China, and strong institutions have combined to minimise COVID-19 uncertainties, and why the key is our land-based agricultural products
Roger J Kerr says we should as a nation be taking advantage of the opportunities the pandemic crisis presents
20th Jul 20, 8:31am
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Roger J Kerr says we should as a nation be taking advantage of the opportunities the pandemic crisis presents
While domestic log demand remains steady, export demand is weakening as global supply rises while China's demand is little-changed despite the widespread flooding in the south
18th Jul 20, 9:56am
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While domestic log demand remains steady, export demand is weakening as global supply rises while China's demand is little-changed despite the widespread flooding in the south
Siah Hwee Ang on the loitering pandemic, multilateral agreements to make a comeback, limping tourism and education, consumption picking up and changing, and the battles between the panda and the eagle
17th Jul 20, 2:53pm
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Siah Hwee Ang on the loitering pandemic, multilateral agreements to make a comeback, limping tourism and education, consumption picking up and changing, and the battles between the panda and the eagle
Guy Trafford reports that local markets are feeling the crosswinds of trade war tensions and the pandemic even if New Zealand and its exports are not directly targeted
17th Jul 20, 10:32am
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Guy Trafford reports that local markets are feeling the crosswinds of trade war tensions and the pandemic even if New Zealand and its exports are not directly targeted
Roger J Kerr weighs up the factors likely to influence the direction of the New Zealand dollar in the near term
13th Jul 20, 9:24am
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Roger J Kerr weighs up the factors likely to influence the direction of the New Zealand dollar in the near term
National list MP Jian Yang to retire from politics, having spent recent years making headlines for his strong connections to the Chinese Communist Party
10th Jul 20, 11:10am
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National list MP Jian Yang to retire from politics, having spent recent years making headlines for his strong connections to the Chinese Communist Party
Bank of China New Zealand Chairman Chris Tremain says despite capital constraints, the bank is well placed to compete in the residential mortgage market
9th Jul 20, 5:00am
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Bank of China New Zealand Chairman Chris Tremain says despite capital constraints, the bank is well placed to compete in the residential mortgage market
Devesh Kapur thinks China's recent aggression will force Narendra Modi's Indian government to launch long-overdue reforms
7th Jul 20, 10:19am
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Devesh Kapur thinks China's recent aggression will force Narendra Modi's Indian government to launch long-overdue reforms
Gareth Vaughan on an action plan for a more entrepreneurial economy, who is open to who in Aussie, the uselessness of orthodox economics, check in but never leave & more
7th Jul 20, 9:29am
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Gareth Vaughan on an action plan for a more entrepreneurial economy, who is open to who in Aussie, the uselessness of orthodox economics, check in but never leave & more
Roger J Kerr says so far the justification for more money printing is 'just not out there'
6th Jul 20, 8:58am
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Roger J Kerr says so far the justification for more money printing is 'just not out there'
Guy Trafford wonders how we will retain our independence when our largest trading partner is also asserting its power and is insulted with even the most circumspect disagreement. Trade may be an early casualty
3rd Jul 20, 9:35am
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Guy Trafford wonders how we will retain our independence when our largest trading partner is also asserting its power and is insulted with even the most circumspect disagreement. Trade may be an early casualty
Global log supply rising faster than demand. Sawn timber exports tough except for clear wood grades. Domestic market orders rising ahead of a large decline expected in Q4-2020
1st Jul 20, 9:56am
Global log supply rising faster than demand. Sawn timber exports tough except for clear wood grades. Domestic market orders rising ahead of a large decline expected in Q4-2020
Chris Trotter argues the RNZ podcast series on the SIS during the Cold War makes a fortuitous and timely recharacterisation of our spooks against the backdrop of the modern threat from China
29th Jun 20, 10:30am
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Chris Trotter argues the RNZ podcast series on the SIS during the Cold War makes a fortuitous and timely recharacterisation of our spooks against the backdrop of the modern threat from China
Roger J Kerr says drawing an artificial line in the sand at a particular price level in the world of currencies is ultimately an ineffective strategy for anyone, including the Reserve Bank
29th Jun 20, 8:48am
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Roger J Kerr says drawing an artificial line in the sand at a particular price level in the world of currencies is ultimately an ineffective strategy for anyone, including the Reserve Bank
Fonterra says it is changing the way it will reward farmers for sustainable practices and now intends to offer an extra cash payment of up to 10c per kilogram of milk solids
23rd Jun 20, 11:45am
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Fonterra says it is changing the way it will reward farmers for sustainable practices and now intends to offer an extra cash payment of up to 10c per kilogram of milk solids
Roger J Kerr worried that weak border controls undermine foreign investment attractiveness advantages COVID-free might have given us. He also sees opportunity in upcoming RBNZ predictable messaging
22nd Jun 20, 8:49am
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Roger J Kerr worried that weak border controls undermine foreign investment attractiveness advantages COVID-free might have given us. He also sees opportunity in upcoming RBNZ predictable messaging
Roger J Kerr says the current government, from the evidence so far, is not prepared to listen, engage with and work with business to create the legislative/regulatory environment required
15th Jun 20, 8:35am
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Roger J Kerr says the current government, from the evidence so far, is not prepared to listen, engage with and work with business to create the legislative/regulatory environment required
NZ has crushed Covid-19, but now the government must devise a resilience strategy that will ensure our independence and sovereignty are protected in the post-Covid world, writes Anne-Marie Brady
8th Jun 20, 12:42pm
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NZ has crushed Covid-19, but now the government must devise a resilience strategy that will ensure our independence and sovereignty are protected in the post-Covid world, writes Anne-Marie Brady
Roger J Kerr says once crisis reactions settle, the underlying economic fundamentals always come through and ultimately determine exchange rate value and direction
8th Jun 20, 9:21am
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Roger J Kerr says once crisis reactions settle, the underlying economic fundamentals always come through and ultimately determine exchange rate value and direction
China log demand picks up on restart but not to last-year levels. Recent price bounce over quickly. All eyes on China's domestic recovery. Neither India, nor domestic demand show much prospect
30th May 20, 11:36am
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China log demand picks up on restart but not to last-year levels. Recent price bounce over quickly. All eyes on China's domestic recovery. Neither India, nor domestic demand show much prospect
By enhancing the quality of financial disclosure, listed firms may command a higher stock price, and reduce their costs of capital. When that happens, investors and Chinese private-sector firms will all benefit
30th May 20, 11:09am
By enhancing the quality of financial disclosure, listed firms may command a higher stock price, and reduce their costs of capital. When that happens, investors and Chinese private-sector firms will all benefit
Roger J Kerr says there is no plan for the future in NZ and there appears to be little recognition by the Ardern Government that you must get the best entrepreneurial and risk-taking business folk in the room to transform good ideas into bold action
25th May 20, 8:36am
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Roger J Kerr says there is no plan for the future in NZ and there appears to be little recognition by the Ardern Government that you must get the best entrepreneurial and risk-taking business folk in the room to transform good ideas into bold action