Rationalised royalty rates aim to cut costs, boost oil and gas exploration | Economy & Policy News
Under the revised structure, the royalty rate has been reduced from 16.66 per cent to 10…
Small business productivity continues to lag
New Zealand’s small business productivity has slipped and remains below the long-term average, according to newly released findings…
South showing its resilience amid downturn
As the rest of New Zealand plays catch-up, the building and construction industry in the South is continuing…
Thailand rises to 26th in IMD competitiveness ranking, but Vietnam closes gap
The ranking is based on four key areas: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure. IMD uses…
Real Winners and Losers Emerge in Asia After Fed Meeting
The march higher continues. Selectively. Investors in Asia looked past the implications of Wednesday’s U.S. Fed policy meeting…
Hong Kong jumps to world”s No. 2 in competitiveness
Hong Kong rose to second place globally in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, up from third in…
“They Forgot to Protect Our Industries With TARIFFS!” — Does a Trump Trade War 2.0 Loom?
© Joe Raedle / Getty Images News via Getty Images There have been renewed talks about whether tariffs…
The Indian Market is Losing Its Global Weight: What This Means For Investors
The narrative of the 2020s has often focused on India’s inevitable rise as a global economic powerhouse. However,…
South Africa’s diamond industry may face disruption as London-listed miner moves to restructure assets
The developments have triggered concern across the mining industry and drawn strong criticism from the National Union…
OECD urges Singapore, Japan to join global study on financial literacy of 15-year-olds
TOKYO – How financially literate are the 15-year-olds of Singapore and Japan compared with those of other countries?…
ECB’s Lane says further rate hikes justified despite milder outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) remains committed to maintaining a restrictive monetary policy stance in order to contain…
Nikkei Index Soars Over 70,000 for First Time
Japan Data Economy Jun 19, 2026 Japan’s Nikkei index continues its upward trend, surpassing 70,000 for the first…