Tag: Economy

Lack of access to funding is one obstacle to Māori participating more fully in New Zealand’s economy, new report finds.

Business body says the state needs a ‘circuit-breaker announcement’, not conflicting messages about a possible Christmas reopening.

Finance minister says the country is on a firm economic footing and things will likely get even better as the year progresses.

The tournament will see 16 nations gather in Australia’s biggest city, as NSW strives to host ‘10 World Cups in 10 Years’.

Commonwealth Bank study indicates Aussies intend to spend significantly more on travel, entertainment and home-buying. But retail is slowing.

NSW Government’s $51-million stimulus package announced yesterday includes boost for struggling CBD hotels and businesses.

Massive boost for the economy as latest figures show nearly 89 000 new jobs were added in February, most of them full-time.

Strong GDP increases in two consecutive quarters shows that the economy is recovering twice as fast as expected in the October 2020 budget.

Newcastle sees remote-working trend as the ideal opportunity to attract innovative entrepreneurs looking to escape the big-city bustle.

A worldwide increase in demand for natural health products as a result of Covid-19 gives a massive boost to honey exports.

Official Opposition says today’s Budget Update confirms much-touted infrastructure program is falling further behind schedule.

Ai Group concerned the post-lockdown economic lift may be more of a short-term policy-led bounce than an enduring revival.

Not since the end of World War Two has the mighty US economy experienced such a significant contraction. Covid is, of course, the culprit.

Latest trade figures show Australia’s coal exports – and the country’s resources sector in general – proving surprisingly resilient.

Key employer body fears that cutting Southeast Asian language tuition at universities will harm efforts to develop alternative markets to China.

Payroll tax reform and extended rent relief for small and midsize business tenants will give NSW retailers a solid springboard to recovery.

October figures indicate growing business confidence and increasing capital expenditure plans over the next three months.

Fall of 12.2% in quarterly GDP is largest in country’s history. But Finance Minister says economy is already picking up.

This is the first major trade deal for Britain as it prepares for economic life after the European Union.

Economic modelling commissioned by the city paints a gloomy picture of lost jobs and massive contraction.

Rate of contraction of the economy and jobs lost show that WA is faring better than most states, says state’s Treasurer.