India
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
29th Nov 24, 10:45am
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
Demand from local sawmills is low so more logs are being exported. Demand from China is firm but fragile, from India it is soft. As summer approaches more log supply is expected
28th Oct 24, 10:11am
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Demand from local sawmills is low so more logs are being exported. Demand from China is firm but fragile, from India it is soft. As summer approaches more log supply is expected
Local timber processors rocked by very low demand and very high electricity costs. China demand still hamstrung by property market woes. India demand hurt by high freight rates and more competition
4th Sep 24, 11:26am
Local timber processors rocked by very low demand and very high electricity costs. China demand still hamstrung by property market woes. India demand hurt by high freight rates and more competition
Keun Lee considers what it would take for India to become an economic superpower on par with China
2nd Sep 24, 11:00am
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Keun Lee considers what it would take for India to become an economic superpower on par with China
Local demand for sawn timber worryingly low. Demand in China inhibited by floods and weak economy. Monsoons delaying India demand
31st Jul 24, 9:51am
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Local demand for sawn timber worryingly low. Demand in China inhibited by floods and weak economy. Monsoons delaying India demand
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Union says BNZ putting profit above its people with jobs to be moved from NZ to Accenture in India
24th Jul 24, 3:33pm
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Union says BNZ putting profit above its people with jobs to be moved from NZ to Accenture in India
Union bemoans potential offshoring of banking jobs 'in an attempt to drive wages down' as BNZ eyes shifting some roles to India
3rd Jul 24, 11:47am
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Union bemoans potential offshoring of banking jobs 'in an attempt to drive wages down' as BNZ eyes shifting some roles to India
Chinese log demand is steady and inventories are falling allowing small increases in at-wharf log prices, helping offset weak domestic demand
1st Jul 24, 10:19am
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Chinese log demand is steady and inventories are falling allowing small increases in at-wharf log prices, helping offset weak domestic demand
Ian Bremmer surveys the challenges and opportunities facing India after an unexpectedly close election
9th Jun 24, 2:06pm
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Ian Bremmer surveys the challenges and opportunities facing India after an unexpectedly close election
With 2024 planting season underway, log prices remain stuck below long run averages. Price rises in China unlikely to bring higher returns. Domestic demand is low and slipping
1st Jun 24, 10:37am
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With 2024 planting season underway, log prices remain stuck below long run averages. Price rises in China unlikely to bring higher returns. Domestic demand is low and slipping
Raghuram Rajan worries that India will squander its massive potential by trying to emulate China's growth strategy
28th May 24, 12:03pm
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Raghuram Rajan worries that India will squander its massive potential by trying to emulate China's growth strategy
Declining domestic demand and high stocks in China are depressing log prices. But there are signs Chinese demand is stabilising and Indian demand is expected to rise
1st May 24, 6:14pm
Declining domestic demand and high stocks in China are depressing log prices. But there are signs Chinese demand is stabilising and Indian demand is expected to rise
New Zealand faces a potential immigration tradeoff if a free trade agreement with India is to be achieved
9th Apr 24, 12:05pm
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New Zealand faces a potential immigration tradeoff if a free trade agreement with India is to be achieved
An over-supply of logs to China is depressing prices. Reduced shipping costs and a lower NZD alleviated some of the fall in March, but a substantial retreat is expected in April
3rd Apr 24, 10:39am
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An over-supply of logs to China is depressing prices. Reduced shipping costs and a lower NZD alleviated some of the fall in March, but a substantial retreat is expected in April
Mohamed El-Erian and Michael Spence consider the risks and challenges associated with India's rapidly expanding global footprint
29th Mar 24, 12:52pm
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Mohamed El-Erian and Michael Spence consider the risks and challenges associated with India's rapidly expanding global footprint
Log prices were stable in February. China's reopening after Lunar New Year holiday has been slower than usual. India undergoing transitional changes. Eyes on rising freight rates
1st Mar 24, 12:03pm
Log prices were stable in February. China's reopening after Lunar New Year holiday has been slower than usual. India undergoing transitional changes. Eyes on rising freight rates
Log demand is broadly stable in January with local demand holding, demand from China uncertain but certainly not falling, and demand from India showing some upside
31st Jan 24, 11:08am
Log demand is broadly stable in January with local demand holding, demand from China uncertain but certainly not falling, and demand from India showing some upside
Guy Trafford isn't convinced the drive to get a free trade deal with India that includes access for our dairy exports is going to deliver any results. The fundamentals of the Indian dairy sector are stacked against us
26th Jan 24, 9:31am
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Guy Trafford isn't convinced the drive to get a free trade deal with India that includes access for our dairy exports is going to deliver any results. The fundamentals of the Indian dairy sector are stacked against us
Extreme cold in China has slowed construction and log offtake. Extreme wet in India has slowed their demand too. Local demand in holiday mode. But despite all that, log prices rose in December
22nd Dec 23, 9:06am
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Extreme cold in China has slowed construction and log offtake. Extreme wet in India has slowed their demand too. Local demand in holiday mode. But despite all that, log prices rose in December
Mark Tanner says China's mature ecommerce sector is still a key option for foreign brands selling into less-familiar markets
14th Dec 23, 10:39am
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Mark Tanner says China's mature ecommerce sector is still a key option for foreign brands selling into less-familiar markets
Sheryl Sutherland says investors need to consider India in a properly diversified portfolio. She outlines the inevitable risks, and also notes some opportunities
5th Dec 23, 9:13am
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Sheryl Sutherland says investors need to consider India in a properly diversified portfolio. She outlines the inevitable risks, and also notes some opportunities
Steady log demand in China where stocks are very low has boosted export log prices. There has also been a post-election boost in domestic demand for sawn timber
1st Dec 23, 2:17pm
Steady log demand in China where stocks are very low has boosted export log prices. There has also been a post-election boost in domestic demand for sawn timber
Sense Partners' John Ballingall says the new government should focus on making the most of our existing trade deals, rather than chasing new ones
28th Nov 23, 4:14pm
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Sense Partners' John Ballingall says the new government should focus on making the most of our existing trade deals, rather than chasing new ones
Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)
8th Nov 23, 4:49pm
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Guy Trafford looks at the potential of a free trade deal with India, checking whether the big picture gives any openings that would suit New Zealand (or India)