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Comment: 'The weak country is weak' - Japan's lesson for NZ

Wooing the US in trade can be a fraught exercise, as Japan has learned.

Westpac: The worst is over, economy headed for rebound

Headwinds remain but the slowdown in GDP growth may have bottomed out, say economists.

Stephen Jacobi leaving China council

The council is seeking a new full time head from within diplomatic circles.

RCEP deal a win but 'trade war still casts big shadow'

The RCEP agreement sends a positive signal on free trade at an otherwise gloomy time.

Why now for China's deal upgrade with NZ?

Pattrick Smellie on why New Zealand is in Beijing's good books.

Ardern wraps up Bangkok summit with no RCEP

The PM's last meeting in Bangkok was about the RCEP trade deal.

PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor

PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor. Video / Audrey Young

Audrey Young: PM entitled to gloat after China trade upgrade

Congratulations from National would not go amiss.

Liam Dann: Did Trump just win the trade war? (Spoiler alert: no)

Trump is hailing a great trade deal but in the real world analysts see an uneasy truce.

Comment: NZ businesses need to look west

The Indian Ocean presents a major trade opportunity for NZ, argues Kevin Jenkins.

AG Challenge now AGC Training: New name, new lessons

Ag Challenge rebrands to AGC Training to better reflect its diversity in today's world.

Firm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payout

AB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.

Liam Dann: Oil price slumps despite Saudi attacks

Oil prices have dipped below the level they were just prior to Saudi oil refinery attacks

Chinese region still haunted by famine 70 years after revolution

The anniversary pageantry reveals how the China's ruling party has rewritten history.

On the Road: NZ hedges bets on China's global expansion

New Zealand has been a big supporter of China's ambitions.

Stephen Jacobi: Understanding China starts with language

Comment: The number of formal tertiary learners of Chinese has dropped since 2014.