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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.



China has left its sweatshops behind
The sheer size of China’s contribution to Asian and global economic growth means that if China slows down, the rest of Asia will...


Look to Amazon for some lessons on India
Teachings from the Chinese market can give us a broad understanding around the diversity of markets and the challenges of engaging with a...


The growing trade relationship and tensions between China and India
China and India are expected to fuel growth in Asia and the world economy for at least the next decade. There were a lot of expectations...


Failing big trade deals not necessarily the end of globalisation
The four-month-old Brexit result has left a significant aftermath for the European Union and the United Kingdom to deal with. Yet little...


It's difficult to envisage the globalisation gatekeepers ever catching up with the trend toward
In last week’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute panel ruling, China won several substantial claims against some United States (US)...


On bowing to Chinese interests and the Philippines' dramatic separation from the US
Published on interest.co.nz


World business rankings demonstrate need for improvement for NZ
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index was released recently. The index defines competitiveness as the set of...


The paradox of a potential increase in foreign competition for Chinese companies
Attractive markets are competitive. Just ask Uber. The company didn’t last long in the Chinese market, the largest to legalise the...


International growth: learn from those who have gone before
In New Zealand, we have been studying and discussing the challenges of international markets, and the rewarding experiences that they can...


The Renminbi still has great potential to become a major currency
This week is the “Golden Week” in China. Beginning on October 1st, the country embarks on a 7-day holiday to celebrate Chinese National...
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