Thailand’s household debt crisis acts as brake on anemic growth
Billboards, like this one overlooking the expressway in Bangkok, advertise quick cash loans for up to 80% of…
Weak rental market to persist with low migration and slowing wage growth
Tauranga rents fell 0.2% to $683/week and Christchurch was down 1.5% to $532/week. Dunedin is the only place…
Cotality data shows house prices up 0.2% in October, green shoots visible
“That being said, sentiment remains tilted to the cautious end of the spectrum, and of course, the economy…
Amazon shares surge as AI boom drives cloud growth
The tech giants are all making huge investments to build up their AI computing capabilities, money that the…
AI chip giant Nvidia becomes world’s first US$5 trillion company
The company is “largely ahead of any competitor who finds it hard to catch up in the world…
Mitre 10 CEO Andrea Scown outlines trade growth and Auckland store push
Scown said the business was “transforming” with five new stores, despite tough economic times. She also talked of…
Pickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?
“I wasn’t a tennis player before and had no prior racket experience. No tennis, badminton, table tennis. I…
Russia’s central bank tries to prop up ailing economy with rate cut – POLITICO
It’s unusual for a central bank to lower its policy rate while revising its inflation outlook upward, since…
How To Build A $1 Million Personal Brand From Scratch
Build your brand symbol. Businessman turns wooden cubes and changes the word ‘build’ to ‘brand’. Beautiful orange background.…
Apple’s NZ operation returns to growth in a recession-hit market
Apple does have boots on the ground in Auckland, but with a focus on firmware and engineering roles…
Honey NZ’s Mānuka Phuel plans international push after rapid local growth
The taste inspired McDonald to think about what a honey-infused energy drink could look like, and after speaking…
Shane Jones to promote NZ mining and geothermal growth at global conferences
“New Zealand will return to this year’s conference as an exhibitor, supported by local operators keen to collaborate…