Tag: Japan

Japan is an enticing market for Australian exporters because Japanese buyers are drawn to premium goods and services offering higher returns on trade investment.

The world’s second and third largest economies, China and Japan, have both pledged to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions, heralding an economic era characterised by sustainability and renewable energy. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga committed to carbon neutrality by 2050 in his first policy address to parliament earlier this week.  “We will fundamentally shift our long-standing […]

Following on from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Switzerland, 76 members of the World Trade Organisation have begun negotiations on new international rules in digital trade. The negotiations on trade-related aspects of e-commerce are a significant step towards updating international trade rules. Australian Minister for trade, tourism and investment, Simon Birmingham said: “Through […]

What factors will give your business the edge in the coming years?

Japan’s new trade deal with Australia promises billions of dollars of economic benefits for both nations. How can Australian SMEs take advantage? Read on…

The Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement has come into effect today, providing businesses with the opportunity to increase trade in goods and services with less investment restrictions.

With Tokyo named the host of the 2020 Olympics, and the Japanese PM pushing growth, here’s five reasons why exporters should take another look at Japan.

2011 has been a year of natural disasters and bringing a business back from the devastation of an unforeseen event isn’t easy. Follow these tips to help rebuild your business or to better prepare for the worst happening to you.

Despite the tragedy unfolding in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami, the Australian share markets are holding firm so far.

The Australian dollar has broken US98c, trading at US$0.9845 after the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed strong employment numbers for the month of September this morning.