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The German Govt has adopted a new ‘growth initiative’, a package of economic reforms aimed at stimulating the world’s third-largest economy, as it continues to recover from recent crises. Germany remains one of New Zealand’s most important trading partners within the European Union. Learn more about the initiative and the potential benefits it brings for Kiwi exporters: https://lnkd.in/gakpAedC

Take part in the annual NZ ASEAN Survey and help us better understand the experiences of what it is like to trade across the ASEAN/Southeast Asia region. Your feedback will help us identify improvements that make it easier for New Zealand companies to do business with Southeast Asian economies. You can complete this short survey here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gx92E-R4 The ASEAN New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC) is a member-partner in this survey, led by the New Zealand ASEAN Business Alliance (ABA) and supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. If you have any questions please contact the ASEAN NZ Business Council: [email protected]

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The latest edition of the weekly global trade and economic update for New Zealand businesses has been published. 🌎 • Minister McClay to make agriculture and trade visit to India • Minister Jones attends Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting • Growing optimism from businesses in the New Zealand-China relationship Read the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEwYWxn9

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