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New Zealand / Latin America et al
New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world according to TI's 'Corruption Perception Index 2017'. Transparency International |
Mexico
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox endorses legalisation of all drugs, defends Dreamers Dallas News... |
DIPLOMATIC, TRADE & CULTURAL NEWS
Reuters - Final version of Trans-Pacific trade deal released, rules pushed by U.S. on ice...
Dominion Post - New Zealand Trade Minister Hon David Parker (pictured left above) delivers just enough wins to take heat out of CPTPP signing... The Straits Times - US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (pictured top centre) said that renegotiating CPTPP so the US could still join was "on the table" and that he had been in talks with other countries..... |
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise's Regional Director for South America and New Zealand Consul General in Sao Paulo, Nick Swallow (pictured right above with TBD Editor Thomas Manning) will speak on NZ/LatAm Trade at LANZBC events in Hamilton and in Auckland on 13 and 15 March respectively. For more information Click Here
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#Agrinz Fieldays South America is the first agricultural fair in Latin America 100 % dedicated to New Zealand to be held on 14th and 15th of March in Osorno, Chile. Visitors will be able to connect with companies and experts on dairy, livestock and pasture production. In addition, they will be able to visit local fields producing New Zealand technology and productive methods. Entry is free and only requires online registration @ http://www.nzosorno.cl/2018/ |
VIDEO - LATAM/NZ BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Hacking has become big business in Latin America, where governments, political parties, companies and even human rights activists are relying on hackers to attack their opponents, or defend themselves.
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It's the place where three South American borders meet and where security often falls through the gap. Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil face challenges in keeping drugs, arms and illegal business away from their shared Border.
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New Zealand's Top Five Risks
A weekly New Zealand Herald Videocast about the NZ economy by Business Editor Liam Dann & Guests. |
LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Latin American Economic backdrop improves as political cycle advances
February 14, 2018 - Incoming data suggests that the Latin America economy ended 2017 on a healthier note, with regional GDP projected to have grown 2.3% annually in Q4. If confirmed, the reading would mark the strongest growth rate since Q1 2014 and a notable pick-up from Q3’s 1.7% expansion... Brazil Back on Track Brazil’s economy, Latin America’s largest, is back on track, says Sueli Bonaparte, president of the Brazil-Florida Business Council (BFBC). In this interview with Latinvex, Bonaparte talks about the outlook for Brazil’s economy, US investor interest, investment grade and why she started the BFBC... |
NEWSLETTERS, BLOGS & PRESS RELEASES
CUBAN EMBASSY NZ NEWSLETTERS #4 - 26 February 2018 #3 - 19 February 2018 #2 - 12 February 2018 Editor David Reade CEO Netmedia Ltd Business News and information from the NZ Government. New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, February 2018 LANZBC January/February 18 Newsletter South America Land Prices Review Monthly Newsletter of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce for Asia and the Pacific (Spanish Language) The Bubble Podcast every Friday evening (BUE time) focusing on the stories that made the headlines during the week in Argentina. |
exchange rates, stock markets & tenders
PUBLISHER & EDITOR
'Transpacific Business Digest' © is a free fortnightly E-digest covering New Zealand - Latin American Business News, Economic Analysis, Market Reports & Video published by Manning Group Limited and edited by Thomas Manning who has advised on and managed projects for New Zealand companies in Latin America for over 30 years, Thomas is a former Vice President of the Latin America New Zealand Business Council and is a Buenos Aires Times Columnist who also writes regularly for EMA's BusinessPLus Magazine. Thomas' Linkedin Profile & Media Archive |
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