New Zealand Business at APEC Bali

The NZ International Business Forum announces that twelve New Zealand business representatives will participate in the APEC CEO Summit in Bali.

“The Bali meetings are an opportunity to demonstrate our interest in APEC’s agenda for growth and jobs as well as promote New Zealand’s relationship with Indonesia which is celebrating its emergence as a regional economic power-house,” said NZIBF Executive Director Stephen Jacobi.

Read the full release

Japan NZ Forum to focus on TPP and growth partnership

The NZ International Business Forum (NZIBF) announces the fourth Japan New Zealand Partnership Forum will be held in Tokyo on 26 September 2013.

Closer ties between Australia and NZ forecast- TVNZ report

Closer ties between Australia and NZ forecast

TVNZ video - Closer ties between Australia and NZ forecast Stephen comments in the TVNZ report

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 Council website.

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.