Sri Lanka and China’s Hubei Province Forge Deeper Ties Under Belt and Road Initiative
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka and China’s Hubei Province have taken another significant step in strengthening their long-standing bilateral...
Business & Economy
ExxonMobil Weighs Anchor in Aotearoa: The Future of Mobil NZ in the Balance
Auckland, New Zealand – A ripple of anticipation, laced with a degree of uncertainty, is currently coursing through New Zealand’s...
The Warehouse Group Loses Money Again, But Sees Hope for the Future
Auckland, NZ — The Warehouse Group, the company that owns The Warehouse (the 'red sheds'), Noel Leeming, and Warehouse Stationery...
New Zealand’s Economic Struggles: Real Income Growth Among the Weakest Globally
By Lion's Roar Economic Journalist In recent years, New Zealand's economic performance has drawn increasing concern from economists, policymakers, and...
New Zealand’s Revamped Golden Visa Scheme Sparks Global Investment Wave
New Zealand’s government is celebrating an unexpected surge in demand for its recently revamped Active Investor Plus visa, better known...
New Zealand on the Brink of a Renewable Energy Boom: Government Backs Energy Giants with Infrastructure Funding
New Zealand’s energy sector is preparing for a transformative decade as the government announces fresh capital backing for its majority-owned...
BNZ Cuts One-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate to 4.49% Ahead of Expected OCR Reduction
By Lions Roar News Staff In a strategic move ahead of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) anticipated Official...
“East Auckland’s Rā Hihi Flyover Opens Early and Under Budget, Paving the Way for Smoother Commutes”
In a significant milestone for East Auckland's infrastructure, the Rā Hihi flyover—part of the Eastern Busway project—has opened ahead of...
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Investment Landscape in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities
By Lion's Roar Economic reporter In 2025, Sri Lanka's foreign investment landscape presents a complex picture. While the country has...
Sri Lankan President’s Landmark Visit to Japan: A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Tokyo, Japan – The recent official tour of Japan by the President of Sri Lanka marked a historic moment in...
Sweden’s Anna Breman Appointed as First Female Governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amid Recession Fears
Wellington, September 27, 2025 – In a historic move, the New Zealand Government has appointed Swedish economist Anna Breman as...
Why Are Chinese Containers Being Abandoned at Mexican Ports?
September 26, 2025 – Lion’s Roar News Feature An unusual trade development came to light last week at Manzanillo Port...
Sri Lanka Overhauls Port City Incentives Amid Financial Consolidation
Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 22, 2025: The Sri Lankan Government has announced a significant overhaul of incentives for investors...
Calls Grow for Economic “Rescue Plan” Amid Shrinking GDP
Government faces pressure as analysts and opposition demand clarity on growth strategy New Zealand’s economy has entered troubled waters, with...
Investor Confidence Plunges as Economy Contracts
Survey shows lowest confidence levels since COVID-19 as GDP shrinks 0.9% New Zealand’s economy has hit another rough patch, with...
The Unseen War: Why NZ’s Small Businesses Are Fighting for Survival
New Zealand’s economic identity has long been synonymous with the agility and resilience of its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)...
Government Spending Set to Rise in 2026 Budget as Sri Lanka Eyes Economic Revival
COLOMBO – As Sri Lanka gears up for its 2026 Budget, reports from pre-budget discussions indicate a significant increase in...
Today’s New Zealand news in brief,
Dunedin hospital new inpatient building contract signed, Melling Interchange construction begins, Appointment of a new member to a reserve bank...
NZ Economy Shrinks, Piling Pressure on Government
WELLINGTON – New Zealand's economic landscape has taken a sharp turn, with official figures revealing a 0.9% contraction in real...
Sri Lanka Targets 6% Growth in 2026 as 2025 Outlook Weakens
Colombo, Sept. 16 – The Sri Lankan government has set an ambitious target of achieving up to 6% economic growth...
