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Kiwi Stories

Economy stories

New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain

Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Customer Experience

NZ business leaders anticipate growth & government support in 2024

Datacom's survey of New Zealand business leaders sheds light on a strategic focus on growth for 2024, with promising optimism for improved government support and industry backing, despite ongoing productivity challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ unveils guide to aid Kiwis in cost-of-living squeeze

Consumer NZ launches has introduced a new guide to assist New Zealanders in making significant savings in 2024 amid the cost-of-living squeeze.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Health Technologies

Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Clean technologies

ASB bank rolls out Clean Tech Fund for New Zealand's green startups

ASB bank launches Clean Tech Fund to financially back New Zealand's green technology start-ups with up to $5m each.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Global Stories

Economy stories

Unified Communications

IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.

By Libby Shade • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Investment

IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere

A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

By Bronwyn Penhaligon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Government

E-CTC calls for better online trade support for small businesses

eCommerce Trade Commission (E-CTC) campaigners for enhanced online trade support to boost UK small business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Robotics

Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average

Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Small Business

Thriving side hustle culture boosting Australian economy, GoDaddy reveals

GoDaddy's Venture Forward initiative reveals a thriving 'side hustle culture' in Australia due to online tools, with 61% of entrepreneurs reportedly running a lucrative microbusiness alongside full-time work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Human Capital Management

How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Synspective & Fujitsu Vietnam unite for disaster defence boost

Japanese satellite firm Synspective and Fujitsu Vietnam collaborate to bolster Vietnam's disaster defences and to advance socio-economic growth with space tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Human Capital Management

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Robotics

Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach

Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024