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NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth
Exports

NZ export levels remain strong as firms eye UK & Japan growth

Most New Zealand exporters sustained or boosted exports last year, with growing interest in UK and Japan markets amid trade tensions and tariff concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Downgrades for New Zealand property market
Property Market

Downgrades for New Zealand property market

Weakening trade sentiment and softer growth have prompted CBRE to cut New Zealand rental expectations for the second half of 2025 and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Understanding the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill
Clean technologies

Understanding the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill

Investors face higher borrowing costs and weaker green incentives as the bill’s tax cuts are offset by a larger deficit and fresh tariff pressure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Tariffs stories

UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs
Supply Chain

UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs

UK imports from China surged 5.4% to GBP £70.8 billion in the year to Q1 2025, highlighting trade resilience despite ongoing tariffs and market challenges.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters
Opinion

Risky business: The tariff evasion tactics that can create a ton of trouble for Aussie exporters

Some Australian exporters are risking heavy US fines by using dodgy tactics to evade new 10% tariffs, but playing by the rules with smart software offers safer growth.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Chervon partners with Blue Yonder to transform global supply chain
Digital Transformation

Chervon partners with Blue Yonder to transform global supply chain

Chervon teams up with Blue Yonder to enhance global supply chain, aiming to improve forecasting, inventory and customer service across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
The high cost of doing nothing
Digital Transformation

The high cost of doing nothing

Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.

By Jamie Cairns • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
Data Analytics

Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Rising tariffs drive North American firms to boost FX hedging
Digital Transformation

Rising tariffs drive North American firms to boost FX hedging

Rising US tariffs have sparked a surge in FX hedging among 91% of North American firms, despite costs climbing 76%, as businesses fight currency-driven profit hits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Supply Chain

Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters

Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
eflow Global launches sandbox to help reduce false positives
DevOps

eflow Global launches sandbox to help reduce false positives

eflow Global introduces a new Sandbox feature for TZTS Trade Surveillance, enabling firms to reduce false positives by safely testing alert thresholds with real data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise
Customer Experience

Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise

Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Business intelligence and data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable trade environment
Data Analytics

Business intelligence and data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable trade environment

Australian manufacturers are turning to business intelligence and data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an unpredictable trade environment.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Tariffs stories

Metapack launches tool to cut cross-border retail shipping costs
Supply Chain

Metapack launches tool to cut cross-border retail shipping costs

Metapack has launched Consolidated Clearance, a solution to help retailers cut cross-border shipping costs by consolidating parcels under one customs entry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Tariffs force US consumers to choose between patriotism & price
Supply Chain

Tariffs force US consumers to choose between patriotism & price

US tariffs push consumers to choose between patriotism and affordability, forcing tough spending decisions on essentials like food and medication.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
Data Analytics

Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
Marketing Technologies

Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks

Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025