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The government’s Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) recently signed the financial intelligence units of the Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico, and St Kitts and Nevis to memoranda of understanding (MOU), allowing access to financial information for Australian law enforcement and other relevant government agencies. The MOU will assist in the detection and prosecution of […]
The Malaysian Government has enlisted the help of the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) to provide strategic advice on a number of key innovation and collaboration policies and initiatives. With the government-owned Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) Berhard, the AIC will develop and implement a Malaysian pilot project based on the AIC’s […]
In a speech presented at the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre annual dinner, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spoke of developing an Asia-Pacific regional community by 2020 due to the Asian region’s increasing global significance. “We need to have a vision for an Asia-Pacific community, a vision that embraces a regional institution which is able to engage […]
Australian design firm HBO+EMTB has been appointed master planner of a new biotech park in the city of Vadodara, India. At 280 hectares, it will be the largest Indian biotech park when complete. The appointment includes master planning, landscape and urban design and architectural design of key facilities including laboratories and ancillary commercial buildings. The […]
Projected growth of ICT spending in Asia is 10.5 percent per annum until at least 2011, according to figures released by Austrade. “There’s been a significant growth in Australian exports of ICT goods and services to Asia over the past three years,” says Peter Harrison, Austrade national manager for ICT. “In 2006/07, Australia’s ICT exports […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have appointed three new ambassadors: John Richardson to the Argentine Republic (with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Uruguay and the Republic of Paraguay), Paul Grigson to Thailand and Robert Tyson to Iraq. Other global appointments include the addition of businessmen Lindsay Fox AC (Linfox) and John WH […]
What’s on in September… AirRoad Executive Breakfast Seminar Series, Sep 8 Topic: Supply Chain Sustainability Made Simple Where: Perth, Australia www.airroadselect.com.au China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Sep 8–11 Industry: All Where: Xiamen, China www.cifit-australia-pavilion.com Import Export Show 2008, Sep 18–19 Industry: All Where: Sydney, Australia www.importexportshow.com.au International Trade Series: China in Focus, Sep […]
The Australian Business Forum hosted its inaugural Australia-China Business Week in Melbourne in June, sold out due to the increased focus on the growing importance of trade relations between Australia and China. Among the highlights were the forum luncheon and the networking breakfast, designed specifically to focus on SME exporters. While rising interest rates and […]
Minister for Trade Simon Crean re-entered formal free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with China in mid-June, the 11th round since talks began in 2005 and the first since the Rudd government came to power. “Negotiations will continue to be challenging as this is China’s first FTA with a country that has trade interests across the […]
China is opening its doors to foreign companies, and those that understand Chinese culture and the scope of the Chinese market will have an edge over competitors. Here are some cultural conventions to give foreigners an advantage when exporting to China: Small talk is critical to relationship building. Taking the time to make conversation will […]
Payment gaps in the export process can cause havoc with an exporter’s cash flow. Peter Mace examines solutions to help you better manage your export cash flow. There are many challenges for exporters, from finding a buyer and finalising a contract, through to organising a shipment and getting paid for it. Many of these steps […]
Carolyn Creswell is storming supermarket cereal aisles around the world with Carman’s Fine Foods and a never-give-up attitude. Nukte Ogun discovers the ingredients for Creswell’s export success include quality Aussie produce, mixed with a lot of passion. Carolyn Creswell first learnt how to make muesli at a small bakery in Hawksburn Victoria. She was 18 […]
Exporting franchises can be a great option for businesses in a country with a limited home market, such as ours. Domini Stuart looks at what it takes to get ready to export your franchise, and how some successful working franchise models took the international leap. Of the 6.6 billion people in the world, around 20 […]
Exporting to America isn’t all that easy. So how should you go about it? Joe Parkes examines the big picture behind exporting to America and looks at how successful Australian exporters are working around problems. To Australian exporters, America often beckons like the biggest and most bountiful apple tree in the international trade orchard. While […]
Cutting red tape is an important step towards facilitating Australian trade, writes Ian Murray, executive director of the Australian Institute of Export. At a breakfast held recently on the Federal Government’s Export Policy and Programs Review, CEO of Tradegate Peter Blanchard asked the panel of exporters about its experience and opinion on Australia’s trade facilitation […]
Whether you’re an existing exporter or new to the business, Australian trade services can bring new levels of export success. Here’s an introduction to the new State Focus series, starting with a snapshot of some of the trade services available Australia-wide. Entering the world of exporting is a challenging and rewarding business, but achieving success […]
Australia’s education exports have created a first class name. With an innovative business approach and some creativity, you too can capitalise on this name and still stand out from the pack when exporting education. Education is a valuable commodity. Aristotle believed: “All men naturally desire knowledge.” Well, what better thing to sell than that which […]
Some businesses think joint ventures are an official cooperation, others see them as a marriage. Either way, joint ventures are designed to boost business growth in areas such as IP, market share, and the bottom line. Find out why joint ventures are considered commercialisation courtships. A joint venture is a legal term that describes the […]
Researching export destinations can be demanding, whether you’re a new exporter looking for your first export destination, or an old hand traversing the globe. Here’s how to find your ideal export location. Exporters forget that researching a destination is much like first starting a business: you need to find a market that best fits your […]
More than a gateway to the USA, the Canadian market is great in itself. Discover how easily Australian exporters can translate products and services into exports to Canada. If exporting to Canada, you’ll find the similarities between Canada and Australia can be startling. Both countries host a relatively small population on a large landmass, and […]
