While in Qingdao , China, for the APEC Senior Officials' meeting Stephen spoke to a workshop focused on sharing information between free trade agreements in operation in the Asia Pacific region. He outlined what business wants to see from FTAs and what the APEC...
Preparing for FTA negotiations
On 6-10 May Stephen was in Qingdao, China, attending meetings of APEC Senior Officials. On 6 May he addressed a workshop aimed at helping APEC economies to prepare for FTA negotiations. He spoke about the importance of consulting with the business community: "More...
Think global, act global
On 2 May 2014 Stephen was honoured to join the community of Whititreia International at their graduation ceremony. In his address to graduands Stephen urged them to take advantage of the new dimensions of a globalized world: "You have heard it said: “think global,...
Securing the region’s food suppy – The APEC policy partnership on food security
Read Stephen Jacobi's address to the Global Food Safety Forum, Dunedin
Regional economic integration – Is it all headed in the same direction?
Stephen Jacobi's address to NZIIA Symposium "Asia Pacific Integration - The Economic and Security Dimensions for New Zealand" - Wellington.
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.
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.
Progress and success in the Japan NZ relationship – the Trans Pacific Partnership and the case for Japan
Read Stephen Jacobi's address to the Japan New Zealand Business Council