New Zealand

  • Dec 22, 2005
  • 2 min read

NEW ZEALAND: Slowing growth, widening deficit bode ill

The economy grew only 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter, Statistics New Zealand...

New Zealand
  • Dec 19, 2005
  • 7 min read

ASIA: EAS is first step on long road to integration

A first East Asia Summit was held on December 14. This was a first step in the shaping of an...

Asia
  • Dec 14, 2005
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ASIA: EAS meets for first time

The first East Asia Summit (EAS) opened and closed today.

Asia
  • Dec 12, 2005
  • 7 min read

NEW ZEALAND: Economy heads for adjustments

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard raised the official cash rate again on December 8, to 7.25%....

New Zealand
  • Nov 29, 2005
  • 6 min read

UK/INTERNATIONAL: Turner tackles pensions dilemma

The UK Pension Commission, chaired by Lord Turner, will publish its report on pension reform...

United Kingdom
  • Nov 17, 2005
  • 6 min read

PACIFIC: Plan moves towards implementation

The Plan includes a 'roadmap' for strengthening regional economic cooperation and integration....

Pacific
  • Nov 15, 2005
  • 1 min read

NEW ZEALAND: Government looks to build reserves

The government is looking for proposals on oil reserves storage, the Ministry of Economic...

New Zealand
  • Oct 31, 2005
  • 7 min read

NEW ZEALAND: Three years of fragile government begins

Clark has had to make deals to assemble a majority to govern, and these will add to fiscal...

New Zealand