Key stories in this issue include developments in China and New Zealand moving towards a free trade agreement; New Zealand's presence at the Aichi Expo in Japan; exploring overseas business cultures; Pacific business success; innovation in the workplace; New Zealand companies at the CeBIT technology fair; financing small business.
A second round of official talks continues this month as China and New Zealand move towards a free trade agreement. Frances Martin profiles developments.
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The Aichi Expo opens in Japan on March 25th and runs until September. New Zealand takes its place alongside other nations of the world in what will be an exhibition of technologies for the world to aspire to. Leo Lewis reports from Tokyo.
Keith Lyons examines business cultures and prospects in Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Germany and Mexico and finds out the pleasures and pitfalls of doing business.
Business people of Pacific descent reflect on their business success and cultural influences. Christopher Ryan reports.
Innovation writer Ed Bernacki writes about ways to gauge your organisation's ability to be innovative and then chart a course for better performance.
Fifteen New Zealand companies took their place among 6,500 exhibitors at the world's largest technology fair held in Hanover, this month. Sharon Cuzens profiles three of our high-flying companies, and the challenges they and their sector face.
Diana Burns looks at the latest developments in finance assistance for small and start-up businesses.
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Index for issues 1-27, i-q (PDF, 1,185 KB)
Index for issues 1-27, r-z (PDF, 967 KB)
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