EPF dividend seen at 6.3-6.5pct for 2025 – Economist | Business
THE Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and…
Business events deliver $925m boost to New Zealand economy in 2025
The spend per delegate was $999 for host region delegates, $2118 for domestic delegates and $3726 for international…
Ruth Croft: On Mont Blanc ultra trail-running win, meditation and bulimia
Ruth Croft made history in 2025, winning the world’s biggest race in ultra trail-running: a 174km course crossing…
Google-parent revenue tops $668 billion as AI spending surges
The company expects capital expenditures between US$175b and US$185b in 2026, double its 2025 spending, to meet customer…
Ten biggest foreign deals for NZ assets in 2025: $14.6b Japanese transaction tops list
Some of those were part of global transactions and the amounts shown are for the full global assets,…
China outbound investment in 2025 hit highest level since 2018: report
Business trends Energy, data centers and resources drive overseas spending in Asia, Africa An ariel view of the Simandou…
Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…
How does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college
The school year has roared back into life, with students, teachers and parents alike hoping for outstanding marks…
Christmas debt spiral: 12,000 more Kiwis in debt in final two months of 2025
“While some seasonal deterioration is expected, it is important to reinforce the need for vigilance to stay alert…
Rabobank warns agribusiness to brace for volatile 2026 trading year
“Major economies are making assertive ‘opening moves’ on trade, technology and security, turning commerce into a tool of…
Has unemployment peaked? New jobs data due this week
“An emerging return to jobs growth means that the unemployment rate has likely reached its peak for this…
China Vanke warns of $11.8bn loss for 2025
China debt crunch Embattled property developer says it still faces ‘severe challenges’ A China Vanke construction site in Shanghai…