Archives 2013

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

ASTEP takes Taiwan a step closer to Singapore

An Economic Partnership Agreement (ECA) between Singapore and Republic of China (Taiwan) is expected to boost two-way trade and investment, promoting in the process larger

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Higher tax credits for lower income families

From April next year, low-income working families who are eligible for the minimum family tax credit will receive an increase. Currently, the minimum family tax

RBNZ warns against phone scam

If you receive phone calls or emails claiming to be from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) for tax funds, you should ignore them.

Mortgage loans enter new stage of consultation

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced a staged review (on March 26, 2013) of bank capital adequacy requirements for residential mortgage loans. Stage One

Uncontrolled rage claims a human life

New Zealanders were shocked to hear of the death of a young man, following a brutal attack in Auckland’s Central Business District last week. Twenty-five-year-old

Revised model improves core inflation clarity

Core inflation is a concept of price inflation that excludes one-off or highly volatile price movements. Central Banks use core inflation measures to assess the

A toast to team spirit!

Newspapers are like mirrors. They reflect what falls on them but impressions stay only as long as one perceives them. They are also, ironically, open

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Taiwan captivates visiting young leaders

It is often said that the less you know about an opportunity, the more attractive it becomes. That opportunity, offered to me by Lincoln Ting,

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Parliament sparkles with Diwali colours

The plurality of New Zealand society and the patronage extended by the Government and lawmakers were demonstrated yet again as about 200 people gathered at

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Muslim Forum to raise critical issues

Are the values of the Muslim world compatible with those in New Zealand? Does New Zealand face extremist threats? How can we ensure the continuance

Ambitions enhance meaning in life

Going beyond the cliché that Beauty and Brains should combine to embellish a personality, our Model of the Fortnight Raji Singh believes that Ambitions and

Nov 15, 2013 Edition

Singapore begins another round of festivities

Hot on the heels of the colourful Deepavali Festival comes another grand offering in the form of ‘Kalaa Utsavam,’ Singapore’s annual Indian Festival of the

Solemnity to mark Guru Nanak Jayanti

More than 30 million Sikhs around the world will observe the Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of their religion with piety and

Guru Nanak Jayanthi

A great leader with great thoughts

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh faith, was born in the month of Kartik (October/November) and his birthday is known as Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak Jayanthi

Sikhism, Religion of the Way

Religion deals essentially with three subjects of the nature of reality, the nature of man and it relation to this reality and lastly, with the

Guru Nanak Jayanthi

Women ready for Kabaddi World Meet

The New Zealand Kabaddi Women’s team is waiting with bated breath to appear in the Kabaddi World Cup matches due to commence in India on

Women ready for Kabaddi World Meet

The New Zealand Kabaddi Women’s team is waiting with bated breath to appear in the Kabaddi World Cup matches due to commence in India on

November 1, 2013 Issue

Assault victim dies

Tarun Asthana, a 25 year-old Mt Albert man who was knocked to the ground outside a fast food outlet near Britomart shortly after 5 am

November 1, 2013 Issue

A real Janeman he was!

I met the respected Fijian writer Rajendra Prasad and congratulated him on a wonderful tribute paid to my late cousin Farouk Janeman. Prasad lamented that

Everyone a Winner at Indian Business Awards

As the curtain goes up on the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) 2013 those receiving trophies would not be the only winners. All entrants,

November 1, 2013 Issue

Annual Interfaith Meet demonstrates loyalty

It is often said that the real test of truth and loyalty is proved when people follow the examples of great people after they cease

November 1, 2013 Issue

Smart crusader with smart deals for smart phones

Mobile phone users in New Zealand can expect increased benefits at decreasing costs, as the third largest mobile company unfolds innovative plans to enable people

November 1, 2013 Issue

Challenging changes face Aucklanders

Here we are at the start of the second term of the Auckland Council. I love this City and I am proud of what the

Taiwan Trade Mission due here

A trade mission from Taiwan will be in Auckland and Wellington next week opening up new opportunities for commercial engagement. The 21-member delegation will showcase

November 1, 2013 Issue

Police stop roadside window washers

Counties Manukau Police are keen to put an end to roadside car window washers, following increasing complaints of ‘harassment’ from drivers. Those driving through the

Home detention for immigration fraud

A former company director responsible for an immigration scam of $100,000 was sentenced to home detention and community work at Auckland District Court on October

Unlicensed adviser awaits verdict

A South Auckland man who reportedly provided immigration advice without obtaining a valid licence from the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) is awaiting his fate. Hakaoro

Dishonest man pleads guilty

Kenneth James Anderson (66) entered guilty pleas in the Christchurch District Court on October 14 to charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The

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