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For further information on the research available below or Asia:NZ's research activities, please contact:
Dr Andrew Butcher - Director, Policy and Research
Telephone: + 64 4 470 8705
Email: research@asianz.org.nz
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Asian Investment in New Zealand
A new report to Asia:NZ by the NZIER examines inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) to New Zealand from Asian nations.
Click here to read a summary and download the full report.
China Series
Effective Strategies for New Zealand Firms in China
This research project identifies success strategies for New Zealand's small internationalising firms (SIFs) in China (October 2005).
India Series

India: A Rising Power
India's rise is beginning to capture the imagination of commentators around the world. In this report commissioned by Asia:NZ, Dr V. Nilakant provides information on India's role in the global economy to help an outsider appreciate the potential, complexity and challenges of modern India.
You can view the report here.

Next Stop India: Guide for New Zealand Business
Two reports from the School of Marketing and International Business, Victoria University of Wellington. Doing business in India is not like doing business elsewhere.
You can view the India Opportunity report or India Case Studies
Kiwi India Seminar Series - October 2004
Asia:NZ and the Stout Research Centre presented the Kiwi India seminar series during October. The series was an initiative to provide an opportunity for New Zealand Indian communities and New Zealand-Indian experts to share their knowledge with an interested audience. You can view the report here.
Market Research

Reality Check
This market research looks at how New Zealand business people are perceived in a selection of key Asian markets. The report highlights some skill areas and personal qualities that could be improved on in order to take full advantage of business opportunities in Asia.
You can view the full report, the methodology report or the additional analysis outputs.
The Asian Dimension in New Zealand Business Education
This report aims to assess the quantity and quality of Asia-related business teaching, research, academic expertise and offshore connections. It is based on a survey of academic staff in New Zealand business schools.
Megatrends Series
In 2004 Asia:NZ began commissioning the 'megatrends' series. The initial reports have provided quantitative forecasts for the Asian region in demographics and a range of 'trade/business' related measures such as trade flows, economic growth and investment. You can view the reports here.
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