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Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Business leaders to gather in Auckland to discuss APAC trade agreement
Free trade agreement

Business leaders to gather in Auckland to discuss APAC trade agreement

Key topics include removing trade barriers, unfair standards and slow bureaucracy, as well as regulatory hurdles for services trade.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Cartech

The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?

NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
New Zealand's strong ICT sector ranked 17th on global index
IT Budget

New Zealand's strong ICT sector ranked 17th on global index

New Zealand's ICT sector is strong, ranking 17th out of 139 countries, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ
Bank of New Zealand

Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ

Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Fonterra

Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'

Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Global Stories

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APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Data Privacy

APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade

The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Digital Entertainment

Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Wearables

68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch

Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say
Health Technologies

President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016
RJio's mega launch will help catalyze the Indian mobile data market
Ovum

RJio's mega launch will help catalyze the Indian mobile data market

Reliance Jio's mega launch set to revolutionise and invigorate India's mobile data landscape, nudging incumbents towards innovation.

By Inderpreet Kaur • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
Why storage - not Brexit - is keeping CIOs up at night
Storage

Why storage - not Brexit - is keeping CIOs up at night

In contrast to the shockwave felt from the recent 'Brexit' vote, the global tech sector appears by and large to have taken the decision in its stride.

By CK Chan • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
How to get ahead in a telco eat telco world
Unified Communications

How to get ahead in a telco eat telco world

Telco companies are being forced to take drastic action because of competition, market consolidation and customer demands.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016
Australia signs Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Trans-Pacific Partnership

Australia signs Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Australia signs controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement with 11 other countries, opening up new economic opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Tariffs stories

Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report
IT Budget

Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report

The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Modular Magic: How a non-traditional modular data centre can bring you significant savings
Hyperscale

Modular Magic: How a non-traditional modular data centre can bring you significant savings

Modular data centres cut costs and energy use, an innovative silver bullet for the tech-hungry modern economy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016