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The Trans Pacific Partnership – why what and when
Address by Stephen Jacobi to the Wellington branch of The New Zealand Institute for International Affairs.
What’s next for New Zealand, the United States and the Asia Pacific region
Address by Stephen Jacobi to the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Institute for International Affairs. Read the full speech on the NZ US Council website.
Taiwan Agreement a positive step towards regional economic integration
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) has told Parliament that it warmly welcomes and supports the Government’s intention to conclude an economic cooperation agreement (ANZTEC) with Taiwan. Read the full media release on the NZIBF website.
Japan’s rising TPP profile boon for NZ business
Article by Stephen Jacobi about Japan's arrival at the negotiating table of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Read the full article on the New Zealand Herald website.
NZ International Business Forum welcomes Japan to TPP
The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) today congratulated the Japanese Government on Japan’s formal association with the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations underway in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Read the full media release on the NZIBF website...
Research shows US remains critical trade partner – NZUS Council
In the lead-up to a high-level meeting of political, business and community leaders from New Zealand and the United States, research released today highlights the strong economic and trade bonds between the two countries. Read the full media release on the NZ US...
US sabbatical to focus on US Government’s trade negotiation consultation processes
Executive Director of the NZ US Council Stephen Jacobi has been awarded a Fulbright scholarship and leaves for Washington DC for a three-month sabbatical on 6 March, the NZ US Council has announced. Read the media release on the NZ US Council website.
High quality TPP needs to be concluded sooner than later, urged businesses
Business representatives from around the Asia Pacific region, gathered for the 16th round of Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations currently underway in Singapore, urged negotiators to show flexibility and narrow the range of differences so that the...
Reflections of a travelling salesman – what progress in opening new markets for New Zealand?
Read Stephen Jacobi's address to the Hawke's Bay branch of the New Zealand Institute for International Affairs.