Articles tagged with Supply Chains

NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay to Lead Key Talks at APEC Summit in China

3 weeks ago | 237 views

Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay will visit China for bilateral trade talks, industry promotion, and the APEC Trade Ministers meeting, emphasizing the importance of China as a key trading partner under New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement. He aims to strengthen connections with major regional economies and address critical fuel supply chain disruptions to ensure smooth trade flows. APEC's 21 economies collectively account for over 70% of New Zealand's exports, 60% of global GDP, and 37% of the world’s population.

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NZ Leads FIT Partnership to Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict

3 months ago | 519 views

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay highlighted the impact of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains during the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership meeting, emphasizing the risks of disruptions such as fuel supply challenges. He stressed the importance of keeping trade lines open and urged FIT members to collaborate on maintaining resilient supply chains through real-time information sharing and coordinated responses. The FIT Partnership, comprising 16 small and medium trade-dependent countries, aims to strengthen global trade cooperation and will hold its next ministerial meeting in Auckland in July 2026.

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New Zealand Joins Global Minerals Security Partnership to Boost Critical Minerals Sector

6 months ago | 663 views

New Zealand has joined the international Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) to attract investment and support its Minerals Strategy, which aims to double mineral export value by 2035 and enhance sustainable global supply chains. The partnership aligns with New Zealand’s strengths in critical minerals essential for modern technologies and will help create high-paying jobs while strengthening international relationships. Several countries have benefited from MSP membership through financing commitments, and New Zealand expects similar opportunities to develop its critical minerals sector.

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