Understanding China through lightness and the blogosphere
The story of China’s independent China bloggers could help us come to terms with the multiplicity of our relationships with China, says Professor Paola Voci, of the University of Otago.
Highlighting the crisis in educating about Asia in New Zealand universities
Revitalising New Zealand’s Asia expertise needs national collaboration, according to a meeting of Asia experts about cuts to Asia-focused programmes at New Zealand universities. The Context: Asia-Pacific went along to hear the concerns and potential ideas for solutions.
Tackling tensions in sustainability: A four-pronged approach for New Zealand-China partnerships
Research shows how Chinese and New Zealand businesses can manage sustainability tensions for a stronger, more successful partnership.
What international business academics think about when they think about business
Have skin in the game, walk the talk, travel authentically—just some of the ways international business scholar and global ‘outsider’ Matt Rašković says academics can grapple with global issues, help businesses forge cross-cultural relationships, and tackle some of society’s big challenges.
Managing a crisis offshore – expect something different
When planning for international crisis management, plan to set aside your usual assumptions, says Dr Dan Laufer.
Connected cities key to tackling climate change
Urban thought leaders from North Asia and New Zealand found that connections of all types are at the heart of sustainable development, in a webinar held by the North Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence
Accentuate the foreignness: how SMEs can build trust in new markets
It’s not easy being small and foreign in a big market like China, but new research shows how NZ SMEs can turn this challenge into a competitive advantage.
