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SUMMARY:Beyond the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement: What comes next?
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He is also vice president – Americas at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). \nHis commentary has appeared in Foreign Affairs\, The Globe & Mail\, The Hindu\, Indian Express\, India Today\, Politico\, The Straits Times and The Times of India\, The Atlantic\, BBC World\, Foreign Policy\, Lawfare\, The New York Times\, Project Syndicate\, War on the Rocks and The Washington Post. \nMr Jaishankar was previously a fellow in foreign policy studies at Brookings India in New Delhi and the Brookings Institution in Washington\, DC. Prior to that\, he was a Transatlantic Fellow with the German Marshall Fund (GMF) in Washington\, DC. From 2009 to 2012\, he was a programme officer with the Asia Program at GMF. Before that\, he worked as a research assistant at the Brookings Institution in Washington\, DC\, and as a news writer and reporter for CNN-IBN television in New Delhi. \nMr Jaishankar is the author of Vishwa Shastra: India and the World (Penguin India\, 2024)\, an introduction to India’s international relations\, and his research has appeared in numerous book chapters\, reports and journals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and classics from Macalester College and a master’s degree in security studies from Georgetown University[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”213752″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” el_class=”rounded-image pattern-right” margin_bottom=”-55″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://aucklandchamber.co.nz/event/beyond-the-nz-india-free-trade-agreement-what-comes-next/
LOCATION:Level 3\, 90 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Trends in China and the evolving role of brands
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desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nTrends in China and the evolving role of brands \n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Small Line” line_alignment=”default” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_line_width=”50″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nJoin us for a Fireside chat with Zhen Wu on the future of global industry.  Zhen Wu is the Vice President\, International Business Development China\, Magna International\, and former Head of Magna China. Magna International Inc is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers\, operating 327 Manufacturing facilities across 28 countries\, employing over 154k people. \nLearn how the megatrends including EV adoption\, industry transformation\, sustainability\, and the evolving role of brands are playing out across China as well as insights into a broader vision for society. \nBrought to you by Asia New Zealand Foundation\, New Zealand China Council\, and the Auckland Business Chamber. 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She supported strategic investments\, M&A\, asset integration and major business negotiations for all Magna groups in Asia during her 11-year service in legal team. In March 2021 Zhen was promoted to the position of Head of Magna China\, and took full responsibility for the strategy development and execution of Magna China during the disruptive change period in the industry\, driving and strengthening the cooperation and synergy across product lines\, creating innovative business models and products which fit the needs of the Chinese market and customers. In May 2023 she was appointed as the Regional President of China. After 6-year P&L leader in China enabling profitable growth\, Zhen moved to Europe this May to facilitate new business opportunities with Chinese car companies outside of China. \nBefore joining Magna\, Zhen worked at Bird & Bird in Düsseldorf of Germany and General Electric (China) Co.\, Ltd in Shanghai. She has extensive experience in the investment\, innovation and management of global company\, and actively promoted the exchange\, standardization and protection of cutting-edge technologies and intellectual property. After entering the automotive industry\, she has also been a strong advocate to advance industry development with new technologies and innovations. Zhen is open-minded and has a keen sense of technology and associated business impact. She is a strong communicator and can effectively visualize the industry change\, optimize internal resources\, drive cross-function synergy and enhance core competitiveness. She has strong transformational leadership skills. \nZhen graduated from Xiangtan University in China with a bachelor law degree and Munich Intellectual Property Center in Germany with a master degree in Intellectual Property Law. Zhen completed the AMP Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2018 and the course of Competing in the Age of AI in 2025. She is currently the candidate of IMD Director Diploma. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://aucklandchamber.co.nz/event/trends-in-china-and-the-evolving-role-of-brands/
LOCATION:Level 3\, 90 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Hear from Green Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick on the economy and business
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Chlöe Swarbrick\, as she shares her perspectives on New Zealand’s future\, the economy\, business\, and the issues shaping our communities. \nWe’ll explore a broad range of topics—from economic growth and the role of business to leadership\, politics\, sustainability\, and the challenges and opportunities facing Aotearoa. \nThis is a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of New Zealand’s most influential political voices in an open\, candid\, and thought-provoking discussion. \nAgenda: \n\n4:30pm – Registration\, drinks\, nibbles\n5:15pm – Event Commences\n6:30pm – Event Concludes\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday 31 August 2026\nTime: 4:30pm – 6:30pm\nLocation: Level 3\, 90 Symonds Street\, Grafton\n\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”5″][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” 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alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” el_class=”past-recipient-thumb”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nChlöe Swarbrick\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”none” css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nChlöe is the Co-Leader of the Green Party\, and your local Member of Parliament for Auckland Central. She is the Party’s spokesperson for Finance and Climate Change\, and the co-founder and former Chair of the Cross-Party Group on Mental Health and Addiction. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://aucklandchamber.co.nz/event/hear-from-green-party-co-leader-chloe-swarbrick-on-the-economy-and-business/
LOCATION:Level 3\, 90 Symonds Street\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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