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World’s most expensive property markets in 2020

Hong Kong tops the global list for home prices, with an average residential property costing USD $1.23 million despite pandemic uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

The COVID-19 impact on NZ market dynamics

Auckland landlords and developers now face slower office demand and delayed projects as COVID-19 and recession fears cloud the recovery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020

Australian Dollar

The top 20 most expensive cities in the world

Sydney has slipped to 97th as a weaker Australian dollar makes expatriate life cheaper across Australasian cities in the latest global ranking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Jul 2020

Data Science

What is happening in the rest of the Covid world?

A Singapore research project is warning against over-optimism as its Covid predictions remain uncertain and meant only for educational use.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020

Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure sector sees 30% less jobs

Thousands of New Zealand construction workers face redundancy within months unless sites can reopen safely and government support is stepped up.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020

Virus

Queensland researchers find Coronavirus cure?

A nationwide trial could begin by month-end after Queensland researchers said two existing drugs wiped out coronavirus in test tubes and in some patients.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020

Risk & Compliance

The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Border curbs are set to reduce the risk of imported infections, but officials warn New Zealand must still bolster testing, tracing and isolation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

How this new trade deal will boost New Zealand tech companies

Access to global markets should widen for small Kiwi firms as the new digital economy pact is expected to lift trade and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

eCommerce

China to ban plastic bags

Environmental pressure is forcing China to curb single-use plastics, with major cities set to lose plastic bags by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020

Housing

New Zealand housing now second least affordable in the world

A new report has reinforced pressure on ministers to back council infrastructure spending, after all eight cities were classed as severely unaffordable.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020

Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020

Smart Cities

Are vertical villages the future?

With 2.5 billion more people heading for cities, planners are eyeing stacked mixed-use towers as a way to save space and build community.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019

Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Singapore stories

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Singapore's Government invests heavily in ICT market following COVID-19

Singapore to invest in ICT market recovery after COVID-19, with enterprise market value forecasted to grow by 3% in 2021, says GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Fintech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Congress Rental?

TechDay speaks to Congress Rental MD Jeremy Ducklin about how the company has expanded into new markets amid the pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020

Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BlackLine?

BlackLine's Claudia Pirko discusses the role of automation and AI in finance departments and how COVID-19 has impacted it.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020

QBE

Funding worries hold back Singapore SMEs from digitalisation

Many of Singapore's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seek government support in order to remove barriers to adopting digital business infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020