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Brics expands as Indonesia becomes full member

Indonesia’s bid to join the bloc has been approved.

Why mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bells

NY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.

How Shen Yun tapped religious fervour to make $445m

NY Times: Dance group has accumulated enormous wealth – this is how.

Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD

The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.

Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025

Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.

US Treasury’s sanctions office hacked by Chinese Government, officials say

Troubling breaches of US firms and agencies could intensify friction between US and China.

China steps up drive to break grip of Boeing and Airbus on plane market

Financial Times: State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for certification.

Xi Jinping signals growth is ‘top priority’ in speech acknowledging China’s strains

Financial Times: President uses address to stress support for country’s vulnerable people.

Ferrari-driving 'Pink Porsche' ecstasy kingpin sentenced alongside wife

The couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.

Hong Kong 2025: The ultimate destination for travellers and trendsetters

The perfect destination for both a one-stop holiday, or a much-needed stopover.

Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains

Financial Times: Trump unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, investors say.

ProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas

'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.

Prince Andrew to skip Christmas with Royals amid scandal

The Duke has been urged to 'do the decent thing'.

Flatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened today

Goods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.

UK joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP in 'biggest deal since Brexit'

Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.

High-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeiture

They were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.