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Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business
Government

Govt's digital trade deal good news for Kiwi business

New Zealand's digital economy is set to flourish as a landmark digital trade deal is signed with Singapore and Chile, says NZTech's Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Mental health cause for construction industry concern
Productivity

Mental health cause for construction industry concern

Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018
Why businesses are adopting electronic currency
Bartercard

Why businesses are adopting electronic currency

Using electronic currency instead of cash means that users can continue to make purchases even when cash flow has slowed.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Auckland Uni trading competition helps hone valuable real-world trading skills
Auckland University

Auckland Uni trading competition helps hone valuable real-world trading skills

This year's competition was one of the most competitive and unpredictable, with eight teams all having an equal chance of winning close to the end.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future
Supply Chain

Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future

Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem
eLearning

Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem

Tertiary provider comes up with app to help apprentices in their on-the-job experience. Late nights of paperwork soon to be a thing of the past.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?
Auckland Council

Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?

A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Global Stories

Trade stories

What's driving innovation in trades and construction in NZ
Fintech

What's driving innovation in trades and construction in NZ

Job management software and digital accounting tools are being increasingly utilised in the industry, which has traditionally been a digital laggard.

By Robbie Dunphy • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020
Frost & Sullivan: The four biggest opportunities in blockchain
Crypto

Frost & Sullivan: The four biggest opportunities in blockchain

All industry verticals will eventually be impacted to some degree, says F&S, but four areas are likely to see the biggest changes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020
Demand for IoT solutions growing in trades space
Customer Experience

Demand for IoT solutions growing in trades space

Tradespeople are looking toward IoT to enhance efficiency and customer experience, creating opportunities for innovative solutions from the channel.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX
Unified Communications

Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX

Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Australia strengthens ties with 10 Asian countries to boost digital trade
Marketing Technologies

Australia strengthens ties with 10 Asian countries to boost digital trade

Australia's Government has launched a joint initiative with ASEAN to boost digital trade and support economic growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Data Privacy

APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade

The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
DHL trade data suggests South Korea's tech boom will spur on growth
Semiconductors

DHL trade data suggests South Korea's tech boom will spur on growth

South Korea manufactures nearly 20% of the world's semiconductor market and more than 60% of the world's memory chips.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan
AI Security

Darktrace joins UK Prime Minister on trade mission to Japan

Darktrace EMEA CEO Poppy Gustafsson is one of a select group of business leaders accompanying UK Prime Minister on a trade mission to Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Trade stories

What the European election year means for Australian businesses
Atradius

What the European election year means for Australian businesses

As election year starts to engulf many European countries, Australian businesses should start to consider how it will affect how they do business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017