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Asia-pacific business leaders reiterate call for APEC to get FTAAP process underway
Posted On: Thursday, 2 September 2010
Asia-pacific business leaders reiterate call for APEC to get FTAAP process underway ABAC - 27 August 2010 Asia Pacific business leaders affirmed their belief that making progress on a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP) presents the best...


ABAC urges continuous dialogue on financial sector reforms
Posted On: Thursday, 2 September 2010
ABAC urges continuous dialogue on financial sector reforms ABAC - 27 August 2010 Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand on August 24-27, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) expressed appreciation for APEC Leaders' efforts on financial regulatory reform...


Groser to attend ASEAN and EAS Economic Ministers meetings
Posted On: Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Groser to attend ASEAN and EAS Economic Ministers meetings Beehive - 23 August 2010 Trade Minister Tim Groser departs today to attend annual meetings of Economic Ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its East Asia...


South Korea free trade pact back on U.S. agenda
Posted On: Wednesday, 25 August 2010
South Korea free trade pact back on U.S. agenda Washington Post - 23 August 2010 For three years, since it was negotiated by the Bush administration, the free-trade agreement has languished in Congress. Now trade officials from both countries are...


PM announces appointment to APEC advisory group
Posted On: Friday, 20 August 2010
PM announces appointment to APEC advisory group Beehive - 20 August 2010 Prime Minister John Key today announced the appointment of Maxine Simmons as one of New Zealand's three representatives on APEC's Business Advisory Council (ABAC). Maxine...


WTO finds in favour of NZ Apples in Australia case
Posted On: Wednesday, 11 August 2010
WTO finds in favour of NZ Apples in Australia case Beehive - 10 August 2010 Minister of Trade Tim Groser has today welcomed the verdict of the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) Panel which he says has found firmly in favour of New Zealand apple...


Panel report out on apple dispute
Posted On: Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Panel report out on apple dispute WTO - 9 August 2010 The WTO, on 9 August 2010, issued the report of the panel that had examined a complaint by New Zealand against “Australia — Measures affecting the importation of apples from New...


FTA with Malaysia enters into force
Posted On: Monday, 2 August 2010
FTA with Malaysia enters into force Beehive - 31 July 2010 Minister of Trade Tim Groser has welcomed the entry-into-force of the New Zealand - Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), commenting that it is now up to businesses to make the most of the...


Closer look at trans-Tasman business law
Posted On: Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Closer look at trans-Tasman business law Business NZ - July 2010 Positive signs of a closer relationship with Australia are evident.  Next month New Zealand hosts the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum and meanwhile, work is underway towards an...


New ASEAN initiatives practical and imaginative
Posted On: Wednesday, 28 July 2010
New ASEAN initiatives practical and imaginative Press release - ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council - 26 July 2010 The initiatives announced by Foreign Minister McCully in Vietnam this week have been welcomed by the ASEAN New Zealand Combined...


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