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US seeks Asia clout through trade in Hawaii summit
Posted On: Tuesday, 8 November 2011
US seeks Asia clout through trade in Hawaii summit Straits Times - 7 November 2011 The United States will try to prove its mettle as an Asian power as it welcomes Pacific leaders this week to Hawaii, hoping a sweeping trade pact will bind together...


Trade transaction costs fall in APEC region, research reveals
Posted On: Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Trade transaction costs fall in APEC region, research reveals APEC -  8 November 2011 Trade transaction costs across the Asia-Pacific region have fallen 5%, resulting in US$ 58.7 billion in total savings for businesses, research...


Asia-Pacific Business to APEC Leaders: ?Accelerate Growth, Create Jobs, Aim for Long-Term?
Posted On: Friday, 11 November 2011
Asia-Pacific Business to APEC Leaders: ‘Accelerate Growth, Create Jobs, Aim for Long-Term’ ABAC - 10 November 2011 The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) today announced that it will offer APEC Leaders a three-point plan to create the...


NZ welcomes Japan's intentions to join TPP
Posted On: Saturday, 12 November 2011
NZ welcomes Japan's intentions to join TPP TVNZ - 12 November 2012 Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today's announcement that Japan intends to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)...


Japan seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation
Posted On: Sunday, 13 November 2011
Japan seeks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation Beehive - 12 November 2011 Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today’s announcement by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda that Japan will seek to join the Trans-Pacific...


New Zealand and Mexico welcome outcome on kiwifruit cooperation
Posted On: Sunday, 13 November 2011
New Zealand and Mexico welcome outcome on kiwifruit cooperation Beehive - 12 November 2011 New Zealand Trade Minister, Tim Groser, welcomed the announcement by Mexican Secretary of the Economy, Bruno Ferrari, that Mexico will eliminate its 20% tariff...


Next step in Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement
Posted On: Monday, 14 November 2011
Next step in Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement Beehive - 13 November 2011 Agreement on the broad outlines of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is an important step towards a high-quality free-trade deal that will benefit New Zealand exporters,...


Thailand - NZ Closer Economic Partnership Agreement leads to growing trade
Posted On: Monday, 14 November 2011
Thailand - NZ Closer Economic Partnership Agreement leads to growing trade Beehive - 13 November 2011 The Thailand - New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (TNZCEP) is delivering increased trade between our two countries, Trade Minister...


Trade championed at APEC against Europe crisis
Posted On: Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Trade championed at APEC against Europe crisis TVNZ - 14 November 2011 Asia-Pacific leaders pledged today to bolster their economies and lower trade barriers as they seek to prop up global growth and shield themselves against fallout from Europe's...


The Honolulu declaration - Toward a seamless regional economy
Posted On: Tuesday, 15 November 2011
2011 Leaders' Declaration from the 19th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting APEC - 13 November 2011 In 1993, when the United States hosted the first Leaders’ Meeting on Blake Island near Seattle, APEC Leaders hailed the rise of the...


Indonesia enters ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA - Joint Statement
Posted On: Monday, 21 November 2011
Indonesia enters ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA - Joint Statement Beehive - 21 November 2011 Australia’s Trade Minister, Craig Emerson, and New Zealand’s Minister of Trade, Tim Groser, today welcomed Indonesia’s announcement that...


Opening of Synlait new dairy factory
Posted On: Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Opening of Synlait new dairy factory Beehive - 22 November 2011 Speech by Tim Groser, Minister of Trade at the opening of Synlait new dairy...



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