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31-May-18 China’s trade surpluses are declining in a shift that will see less of its excess savings recycled into global capital markets. With the US Federal Reserve shrinking its balance sheet and raising interest rates, Treasury yields are at their highest since 2011, putting strains on nations that borrowed dollars. Turkey’s central bank has been forced into emergency action to shore up its currency, while Argentina has sought external help. [Image: The Star online]
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29-May-18 New Zealand is losing its ability to connect with Chinese consumers and is failing to keep up with their fast changing needs. An over-reliance on Chinese e-commerce platforms results in risking connections with the world’s biggest market. [image: interest.co.nz]
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29-May-18 Auckland health software firm Orion Health has cut 177 jobs since Mar-18 as it seeks to stem losses. It reported a loss of NZD40 mn (USD28 mn), with revenues down 14 per cent to NZD170 mn (USD120 mn). [image: Rebekak Parons-King / Stuff]
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17-May-18 BitPesa, a Kenya-based digital payment startup using blockchain technology is seeking to partner with more Asian companies. Currently about about 10% of the transactions it handles involve countries in Asia. [image: Getty Images / Nikkei Asian Review]
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07-May-18 Emerging markets are essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth. E-commerce penetration rates in these areas hover between 2% and 6%, presenting a huge opportunity for future growth. [image: Shutterstock / Retail In Asia]
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