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The survey also found that most people are not loyal to branded meat – with 74% percent of shoppers saying brand is an unimportant factor for fresh meat, and 62% saying the same for...

In the first quarter of 2010, China’s exports grew almost 29% year-on-year to $316.17 billion, while imports surged nearly 65% to $301.7 billion. During the first quarter of this year, China’s trade surplus was...

Singapore has moved to allow a gradual appreciation of the Singapore dollar due to a stronger than expected recovery in the economy and the threats of inflation.

Vesper Marine has developed a safety product for sailors that has grabbed global attention.  A kick-start in research funding from the Foundation for Research Science and Technology will accelerate growth for this company seeking...

Five successful exporters from the Bay of Plenty share their war stories on how they have been dealing with the finicky NZ dollar BY:  BOB EDLIN It’s a difficult time for traders, says HiFX...

The road to China is fraught with obstacles. The following winners of the Cathay Pacific NZCTA (New Zealand China Trade Association) Awards 2009 show how guts, sheer tenacity and innovation can break down Chinese...

Chef-turned-businessman Sean Armstrong’s successful business Loaf is expanding internationally in a multi-million dollar deal. The New Zealand Africa Business Council launched this month has the support of initial founding members as well as New...

Ninety percent of New Zealand businesses see Asia as having the greatest impact on our economy in the next three years, be it positive or negative, according to the recent Grant Thornton International Business...

New Zealand’s tourism industry must do more to prepare itself for a projected huge rise in overseas visitors from Asia in the next five years and beyond.  That’s according to Tourism Industry Association (TIA)...

A new wool and rice straw blended upholstery fabric, which has been developed by a Wellington company, goes into commercial production next year with the potential to create significant demand for New Zealand crossbred...