‘Business’ Archives
Indian hospital provides remote care for rural areas
Nearly 70% of India’s population lives in rural areas, but 80% of its doctors are in urban areas. Rural patients often travel many kilometres for medical treatment. That is, if they can afford travel and cost of healthcare. Enter technology. In a small village [Read More]
Auckland sets out to woo China
Auckland’s mayor is leading his first trade delegation, and with his sights firmly focused on Asia, his is set his sails for China. Len Brown’s overdue visit to China next week is expected open doors for Auckland businesses to one of New Zealand’s most important [Read More]
Campaign to lure Asians to gambling criticised
A community group is protesting as a government organisation tries to lure more Asians to buy lotteries – a mild form of gambling. New Zealand Lotteries Commission, a Crown entity, is launching a marketing initiative to attract more Asians to buy lottery tickets. But [Read More]
Hatch a plan for your retirement nest egg
It’s nearly Easter and what better time for taking steps to sort out your retirement nest egg. No matter your age, it’s never too soon (or too late) to hatch a money plan that will help you to enjoy the lifestyle you want in retirement. Life expectancy has risen as our [Read More]
Tax changes to affect many Kiwis on 1 April
Changes to student Loan, KiwiSaver and Working-for-Families scheme are likely to affect thousands of New Zealanders on 1 April. A number of these changes take effect from 1 April 2012 for student loan borrowers, KiwiSaver members and people receiving Working for Families [Read More]
New IRS form to affect US NRIs
Indians living in the US, like other foreigners, will be monitored even more closely for their overseas assets, with the new provisions being introduced by the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has introduced an additional form – Form 8938 – which is a [Read More]
Indian exporters visit New Zealand
Leading exporters of cashews, plastic and chemicals are visiting New Zealand to meet with buyers and importers to explore trade arrangements. The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPC) is sending a 10-member delegation to Auckland for business meetings with local [Read More]
NRIs don’t need to report property deals to RBI
India’s federal bank says people of Indian origin (PIOs) and non resident Indians (NRIs) are not required to report property deals in India to the bank. This is likely to encourage further investment by NRIs in India. NRIs and PIOs don’t need to inform the [Read More]
Muslims keen for Eid holiday?
A community organisation in New Zealand is suggesting that allowances should be considered for Muslims to be able to transfer the Christmas public holidays to their religious days. Muslims have to take up to four days’ annual leave to celebrate religious days like [Read More]
Can I wear turban to work?
Your request to wear the turban (and follow other religious practices) “can be reasonably accommodated” by the employer, says NZ Human Rights Commission. Also taking heed of vegetarian staff, the commission says that employers “should try to provide [Read More]
