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Media pieces
Siah writes regular columns for various media outlets. This page contains a selection of articles, interviews and commentaries that have been published in print and digital media.



It's easy to do business in New Zealand, but it needs to be easier
New Zealand is still topping the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, a ranking of how easy it is to do business in 190 economies...


China's latest interaction with Russia is one to watch
Russia is one of the fourteen countries that share a border with China. As with China’s other neighbours, Russia’s relationship with...


Top 10: Brexit repercussions, turmoil in the South China Sea, technology in Vietnam, Singapore has t
1. The discussion around the Brexit’s impact on Asian economies continues…. Until Article 50 is triggered, there is little to assess the...


Keeping tabs on human capital development in China
Businesses make a lot of assumptions when extending their operations abroad. Doing business in China poses a lot of challenges for...


Customization will go a long way in the Chinese market
The future of consumption in China is digital, consumer-driven and aided by secure mobile payment systems. If China grows more than 6 per...


Meet your match: a targeted approach to international partnerships
Last week, Auckland hosted the second annual Tripartite Economic Alliance summit, between the cities of Guangzhou, Los Angeles and...


Trade opportunities on our doorstep
The Tripartite Economic Alliance between Los Angeles, Guangzhou and Auckland is the first of its kind - a three-way collaboration between...


China is moving up in the value chain
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are on the rise. The proportion of Chinese M&As has increased little by little over the last...
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