Understanding and empowering Kiwis working in South Korea
Kiwis living and working in South Korea are a growing community. New research explores their experience to understand how this trend can strengthen bonds between the two countries.
Filmmaker, farmer, global peace-advocate: Bill Youren
Bill Youren, an extraordinary yet little known New Zealander, built bridges between New Zealand and China. Decades later, academics have helped to bring his story to the silver screen.
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.
