Siah Hwee Ang

About

Professor Ang is the inaugural BNZ Chair in Business in Asia at Victoria University. Previously he was Professor in Strategy at the University of Auckland Business School and has also been researching at Cass Business School, City University in London.

Professor Ang holds a PhD in Management from the National University of Singapore, where he has also been a teaching fellow and research fellow.

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9 years 11 months

Latest articles

Early glimpses of China's role

Siah Hwee Ang says despite its economic slowdown, China will still be the top contributor to the world’s economic growth in the coming years

9th Feb 16, 9:32am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says despite its economic slowdown, China will still be the top contributor to the world’s economic growth in the coming years

A reason to celebrate

Siah Hwee Ang says the Chinese New Year is the perfect time to cash in on not-to-be-missed business opportunities

2nd Feb 16, 8:45am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says the Chinese New Year is the perfect time to cash in on not-to-be-missed business opportunities

Keep China in view

Siah Hwee Ang reflects on this year and says recent developments highlight the need to be even more China-savvy in 2016

15th Dec 15, 5:05am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang reflects on this year and says recent developments highlight the need to be even more China-savvy in 2016

Eyes on the west (of China)

Siah Hwee Ang says companies should switch on their radars to the rise of Chengdu

1st Dec 15, 5:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says companies should switch on their radars to the rise of Chengdu

Flying its own path

Siah Hwee Ang says China is taking aviation matters into its own hands

24th Nov 15, 5:00am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says China is taking aviation matters into its own hands

Singles show their combined strength

Siah Hwee Ang with an observation of the spending power in the Chinese market - much of it done through mobile devices

17th Nov 15, 5:05am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang with an observation of the spending power in the Chinese market - much of it done through mobile devices

Managing the great expectations

Siah Hwee Ang says the ‘new normal’ growth rate of the Chinese economy will be closer to 6.5%

10th Nov 15, 5:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says the ‘new normal’ growth rate of the Chinese economy will be closer to 6.5%

Fast food changes in China

Siah Hwee Ang says food and food services markets in China are expanding, but keep a look out for changes

3rd Nov 15, 5:05am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says food and food services markets in China are expanding, but keep a look out for changes

The Chinese education market - it’s all happening

Siah Hwee Ang looks at current and likely future trends in Chinese education

28th Oct 15, 5:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang looks at current and likely future trends in Chinese education

The myths of 'Chindia'

Siah Hwee Ang says the comparison of India with China will not go away for some time to come

20th Oct 15, 5:05am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says the comparison of India with China will not go away for some time to come

Trading in the Chinese Free Trade Zones

Siah Hwee Ang says on top of New Zealand’s existing free trade agreement with China, the Chinese FTZs are there to sweeten the deal for our businesses in China

13th Oct 15, 5:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says on top of New Zealand’s existing free trade agreement with China, the Chinese FTZs are there to sweeten the deal for our businesses in China

China's emerging cities

Siah Hwee Ang says there are clear signs that cities other than those in East China are slowly taking over some of the country’s growth and activities

6th Oct 15, 5:03am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says there are clear signs that cities other than those in East China are slowly taking over some of the country’s growth and activities

The reform of China's SOEs

Siah Hwee Ang outlines some of the challenges arising from plans to revamp Chinese state owned enterprises

28th Sep 15, 2:29pm

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang outlines some of the challenges arising from plans to revamp Chinese state owned enterprises

Challenges for Chinese businesses abroad

Siah Hwee Ang on Chinese businesses and the challenges stemming from their foray into international markets

22nd Sep 15, 6:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang on Chinese businesses and the challenges stemming from their foray into international markets

Doing a Samsung: The Chinese Way

Siah Hwee Ang says gone are the days when China was content with being a low-cost player, playing second fiddle to the developed economies

15th Sep 15, 5:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says gone are the days when China was content with being a low-cost player, playing second fiddle to the developed economies

China's yuan has been globalised

Siah Hwee Ang says the devaluation of China's currency could impact Chinese student & tourism numbers coming to NZ

17th Aug 15, 12:00pm

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang says the devaluation of China's currency could impact Chinese student & tourism numbers coming to NZ

Enabling NZ to be China Savvy

Professor Siah Hwee Ang says it is important to know and understand the basics of how Chinese individuals, Chinese organisations, and China as an economy behave and why

20th Jul 15, 11:12am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Siah Hwee Ang says it is important to know and understand the basics of how Chinese individuals, Chinese organisations, and China as an economy behave and why

The Chinese stock market and its economy

Professor Siah Hwee Ang says the Chinese economy is unlikely to be affected by what transpired in the last month in the Chinese stock markets

13th Jul 15, 12:09pm

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Siah Hwee Ang says the Chinese economy is unlikely to be affected by what transpired in the last month in the Chinese stock markets

AIIB membership gives NZ ticket to the game

Siah Hwee Ang sees NZ joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as giving us a seat around the table where Asia's infrastructure future will be determined

22nd Jun 15, 10:12am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Siah Hwee Ang sees NZ joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as giving us a seat around the table where Asia's infrastructure future will be determined

Watch your language

Professor Siah Hwee Ang says it is very important to know the Chinese language as China takes centre stage in the global economy

9th Jun 15, 5:02am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Siah Hwee Ang says it is very important to know the Chinese language as China takes centre stage in the global economy

Selling online to the Chinese market

Professor Siah Hwee Ang sees the online route into China as holding much promise for exporters

25th May 15, 9:20am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Siah Hwee Ang sees the online route into China as holding much promise for exporters

Observe clustering in China

Professor Siah Hwee Ang outlines the development of 'clusters' in China and where businesses might be able to target their efforts

4th May 15, 3:40pm

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Siah Hwee Ang outlines the development of 'clusters' in China and where businesses might be able to target their efforts

Getting around in China

Professor Siah Hwee Ang outlines the challenges of getting about in China

22nd Apr 15, 5:00am

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Siah Hwee Ang outlines the challenges of getting about in China

Lessons from Singapore’s Role in Asia

Professor Ang pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew and some of the 'amazing' achievements of Singapore

8th Apr 15, 1:08pm

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Ang pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew and some of the 'amazing' achievements of Singapore

Diversify into ASEAN or stick around in China?

Professor Ang examines the issues involved in guarding against over-reliance on trade with China

30th Mar 15, 2:18pm

by Siah Hwee Ang

Professor Ang examines the issues involved in guarding against over-reliance on trade with China