The Chamber sends out a monthly global e-newsletter called Global News.
This page profiles recent news featured in Global News.
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New Zealand's next High Commissioner to Singapore will be career diplomat Peter Hamilton, Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced last week. Mr Hamilton will also be cross-accredited to the Republic of Maldives.
Mr Hamilton is currently Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He has served as Ambassador in Berlin, and High Commissioner in Apia, and also been posted to Suva, Ottawa, and Geneva.
The Foundation for Research, Science and Technology is offering technology development grants aimed at firms with high R&D intensity with a successful track record in R&D.
The Foundation will run one competitive investment round this year for which $22.5m is available.
Business NZ sets out key steps in preparing your business
There is a lot to plan for and consider before the GST increase in October.
Apart from deciding on a pricing strategy, you'll also need to adjust your accounting systems, and anticipate any changes in customer demand and how all of this could affect your staff requirements and cash flow as you head towards 1 October.
Worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building
Interest in enabling the “greening” of buildings continues to grow despite the global recession. Innovations such as the creation of a smart electricity grid connecting the home, water conservation for commercial properties and new ways to calculate carbon emissions will be showcased at the Greenbuild building conference and expo this year in Chicago from 17 to 19 November.
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Nearly 30,000 attendees and over 1,000 exhibitors are expected for this year’s event.
For further information please contact Alwyn directly at Moores International by emailing: alwyn@mooresint.com or phone mobile: 0275 500 776.
UK Trade & Investment’s UK-Market Entry (UK-ME) business competition
UK Trade & Investment’s UK-Market Entry (UK-ME) business competition has been launched to find and assist companies ready to do business in the UK. UK-ME is supported by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, HSBC and Oury Clark.
Fourth NZ US Partnership Forum, Christchurch, 20 to 22 February
Christchurch has been selected as the venue for the fourth US NZ Partnership Forum which will be held 20-22 February 2011.
“In February 2011 high level government, business and community representatives from the United States and New Zealand will gather this time in Christchurch to discuss how the expanding relationship between the two countries can be enhanced even further” said Stephen Jacobi, Executive Director of the NZ US Council. Read more...
The FTA Join Commission seeks your feedback
A formal review of the New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement is due to take place before 1 October 2010.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is leading an NZ Inc review of the FTA. New Zealand and China will then discuss the outcome of their respective reviews at the second FTA Joint Commission, to be held in Beijing in early November.
An important component of the process is business consultation. MFAT aims to reach as wide a distribution of New Zealand businesses trading with, or in China as possible. They have launched an online business survey covering a variety of aspects of the FTA as they affect businesses. The survey can be accessed by clicking here.
2nd Korea NZ Business Roundtable highlights new possibilities
he 2nd Korea-New Zealand Business Roundtable, which took place in Seoul on 6 July, has been successful in reaffirming the importance of the economic and business relationship and pointing to new possibilities for co-operation, the New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) said today. Read more...
International Chambers of Commerce Business Publications
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is one of 22,000 Chambers worldwide.
Together these Chambers make up the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The ICC publishes a large number of guidelines and rules for international trade practices, which assist businesses stay up with the play.
Below are three publications that should be positioned prominently in the offices of international traders.
Reports coming out of Asia indicate that consumers are trending back towards demanding international goods.
In Taiwan for example, imports have increased 71% in the first quarter of 2010. Prime Minister, John Key has signalled his intentions of where New Zealand's trade future lies by further improving our relations with China through co-operative agreements focused on food safety, film and research.
This month the Chamber will be hosting both Taiwan Business Leaders Forum and China Business Leaders Forum events to make you aware of the opportunities available.
Reports from many of our key trade partners indicate stabilising economies. Now is the time to explore the opportunities available in international markets.
This month the International Department at the Chamber is hosting a number of trade focused initiatives that will help you achieve this goal.
Whether you import or export, are looking for contacts in overseas
markets or trade support, the Auckland Chamber of Commerce's International Trade team can help you identify and take advantage of opportunities available
in the global marketplace.
