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Report
Te Waipounamu and Asia: South Island business connections with Asia now and in the future
Publisher
Business
Economic development
Economic growth
International relations
Asia
New Zealand
Resources
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 Te Waipounamu and Asia: South Island business connections with Asia now and in the future
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Description
The purpose of the research is to gain an understanding of the breadth and depth of links between South Island businesses and Asia; key challenges faced by businesses in building and maintaining their Asia business links; the ‘Asia capabilities’ of firms; as well as South Island business sentiment towards future Asia-focused growth.
Key insights:
- South Island businesses are connected right across Asia
- There is no ‘typical’ business when it comes to links with Asia
- South Island business links with Asia stand the test of time
- Language capability and market knowledge are critical
- Businesses with existing Asia links want to grow them more
- Establishing and maintaining Asia business links requires proactivity.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Asia New Zealand Foundation 2021
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
28 Oct 2021
