ASEAN should follow Eastern Europe’s growth model, ADBI dean says
TOKYO — Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are at risk of remaining stuck in a middle-income trap unless they…
Auditor-General: New Zealand energy sector needs more investment for reliability
“However, while some electricity distribution businesses may be able to respond through innovation, smaller companies will find it…
EU companies are ‘hostage’ to US-China brawl, chamber chief says
BEIJING — Companies in the European Union are being held “hostage” in China’s trade war with the U.S.,…
Air India plane crash: Indian aviation’s close connection with New Zealand and student pilots
India PM Narendra Modi and NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon before their bilateral meeting in March. Photo /…
Global economic growth outlook plunges to 2.3%, says World Bank
The World Bank lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3 per cent, down from 2.7 per cent…
No mechanism to resolve Pakistan-India disputes, says Bilawal on UK sojourn
Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks during an interview at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC. —…
Robin Koch says Germany lost steam after taking lead over Portugal
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Robin Koch was excited when Germany took a 1-0 lead on Florian Wirtz’s header goal…
Talks possible if Pakistan takes action against terrorism, says Indian opposition leader
Shashi Tharoor, a member of parliament from India’s main opposition Congress party, speaks during an interview at his…
From tires to furniture, Thai central bank says tariffs throw economy off balance
BANGKOK — U.S. tariffs and the subsequent flood of diverted products into Thailand are likely to damage different…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says a ‘productivity problem’ is driving skilled Kiwis offshore
He said although Kiwis are working hard, they have still not been able to “fundamentally change our standard…
Facebook NZ says profit and revenue down as it sends $159 million to Ireland, pays $831k in tax
Profit before income tax was $3.89m, down from $4.44m in 2023. Facebook NZ also acted as a reseller…
Bayern Munich and Germany legend touts courage of Florian Wirtz, but also says Liverpool move is a big risk
Like everyone else, Bayern Munich and German national team legend Lothar Matthäus was stunned by the news that…