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Government emphasises tech driven zero-carbon approach ahead of COP26. Argitech startup Loam Bio receives $40 million in funding for climate driven tech.

Fully vaccinated Australians will no longer have to seek an exemption to leave the country.

QuintessenceLabs receives $25 million in funding to deliver quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions.

The Indian government passed three contentious bills last year to strengthen India’s agriculture ecosystem

Australian interest rate markets remain poised for a far more aggressive hike path than the Reserve Bank (RBA) expects, report says

The event, hosted by Flight Centre Travel Group’s Australian corporate arms, discussed the importance of doing business in a post-pandemic world

RBA backflips recommendation on buy now pay later “no-surcharge rules” that would see retailers able to pass BNPL costs to customers.

The recommendations are aimed at supporting the development of a more active corporate bond market to enhance investment and demand for venture capital

The grant is a step forward in establishing career pathways to help more Australians seek jobs. 

Victoria will reach its 80 per cent double dose vaccination milestone almost a week ahead of schedule, on Friday 29 October. A 90 per cent vaccination rate is predicted to be achieved as early as 24 November.  Record vaccination rates will soon see Victoria become one of the most vaccinated cities in the world. With […]

Dynamic Business brings you the key start-up fundraising rounds from this week:

The Sydney-based lending company said the products will further address the leading challenges experienced by SMEs throughout Australia. 

A Senate committee made 12 recommendations for digital currency including a new market licence for Australia’s crypto exchangers.

NSW parliament passes Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy legislation to incentivise EV uptake as part of state’s net-zero plan.

Zip spending data shows retail spending boom in post-lockdown Sydney. Melbourne likely to follow Sydney’s lead.

SMEs in Australia who offer new regtech solutions to improve information sharing for trades licences can receive grants of up to $675k

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has provided preliminary support for a Discretionary Mutual Fund

In the minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting of the Reserve Bank Board, held on October 5th, Board members express uncertainty about Australia’s wage growth over the coming months. When comparing Australia’s wage inflation to other developed countries, members noted that reports of labour shortages caused by COVID-19 had not yet impacted wages. The minutes […]

The Medtronic APAC Innovation Challenge is accepting submissions now until 26 November 2021.

Through the survey, ASBFEO hopes to identify and shape new policies that will remove barriers and facilitate a better ecosystem for female entrepreneurship.