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New loan commitments for housing declined in February (Media Release)

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By Syndicated on April 8, 2020No Comment

Australia shines at Mining Indaba 2020

Australian miners had a strong presence at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, the world’s largest mining investment event, now in its 26th year.…

By Syndicated on March 25, 2020No Comment

2020 Latest from Austrade

View a listing of all the 'Latest from Austrade' articles for 2020.…

By Syndicated on January 22, 2020No Comment

Australian manufacturer signs 10-year agreement with Chinese medical distributor

Queensland-based Capricornia Contact Lens has signed a 10-year strategic distribution agreement with one of China’s leading pharmaceutical and medical equipment distributers, Shenzhen Relin Medicine.…

By Syndicated on January 22, 2020No Comment

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New Zealand

New Zealand dollar falls after Federal Reserve raises rates

The New Zealand dollar fell after the Federal Reserve raised rates.…

By Syndicated on December 14, 2016No Comment

Government to repair Kaikoura coastal route

The Government has decided to repair the badly damaged coastal route to Kaikōura.…

By Syndicated on December 14, 2016No Comment

Trading online? Buyer beware, warns Ombudsman

The Banking Ombudsman is warning about the perils of high-risk online trading.…

By Syndicated on December 14, 2016No Comment

Australia

Chinese fund invests A$45 million into South Australian health and biotech industry

A Chinese fund has invested A$45 million to accelerate the development and commercialisation of translational health and medical research outcomes from South Australia. The investment will enable researchers from the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, the state’s hospitals and other institutions to develop proof of concept, undertake clinical trials, and bring new drugs and technologies to the global market.…

By Syndicated on January 16, 2020No Comment

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Bringing power to the people

Australian startup Okra Solar has taken out the champion prize for the “Hardware Battlefield” at the TechCrunch conference and VC meetup in Shenzhen in November.…

By Syndicated on December 4, 2019

South Australia builds links with China through Landing Pad program

South Australia Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, David Ridgway, recently hosted a roundtable in Guangzhou to promote the state’s newly launched Landing Pad program.…

By Syndicated on November 29, 2019

Artificial intelligence expert selects Sydney for Asia-Pacific launch pad

New York-based artificial intelligence (AI) specialist, Dataiku, is expanding in the Asia-Pacific region with a major new office in Sydney. The company will be hiring dozens of local employees, from customer-facing staff to data scientists.…

By Syndicated on November 28, 2019

Asia turns to Australia for smart cities solutions

Developers across Asia are seeking innovative solutions to help them create more liveable and environmentally sustainable cities, opening up opportunities for Australian designers, constructors and building operators.…

By Syndicated on November 26, 2019

Australian brands shine at the second China International Import Expo

The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) attracted a record number of Australian companies and generated more than $350 million worth of trade deals for exporters.…

By Syndicated on November 25, 2019

Opportunity for Leading Australian Innovations with US Defense

The US defence market remains the world’s largest and can be a lucrative export market for Australian industry.…

By Syndicated on November 7, 2019

Austrade supports strong economic ties between NSW and China

Austrade has partnered with the NSW Government to deliver one of the largest business missions from Guangdong Province ever to visit Australia.…

By Syndicated on November 1, 2019

Rise in demand for Australian fresh fruit to the Philippines

Australian fresh fruit producers can take advantage of newly approved local cold treatment facilities and increased flights to boost exports to the Philippines.…

By Syndicated on October 17, 2019

Online marketplaces unlock export opportunities in ASEAN

Australian exporters interested in ASEAN markets should get online and tap into a regional e-commerce sector that is expected to hit US$102 billion in the next five years.…

By Syndicated on October 17, 2019

Sumitomo Chemical to buy Botanical Resources Australia

Japanese chemical giant Sumitomo Chemical group has spent approximately ¥15 billion (A$177 million) on Botanical Resources Australia, a Tasmanian pyrethrum business.…

By Syndicated on October 11, 2019

Australian agribusinesses put down roots in gourmet Kansai

Australian food and agribusinesses are boosting exports to Japan by opening overseas premises that directly serve Japanese customers.…

By Syndicated on October 10, 2019

Planting the digital seeds of success in China

A partnership between Austrade and Hort Innovation Australia is supporting horticulture growers and exporters to build reputation and market share in China.…

By Syndicated on October 9, 2019

Austrade and AustCyber sign Collaboration Plan

Austrade has strengthened its partnership with Australia’s cyber security Industry Growth Centre, AustCyber – enhancing support for Australia’s cyber security ecosystem.…

By Syndicated on August 29, 2019

When Harry met Gloria via WeChat

Austrade’s digital marketing platform helps Australia’s iconic food and beverage brands team up in China.…

By Syndicated on August 26, 2019

French drone startup takes flight in Australia

Sunbirds, a Toulouse-based startup has set up an office, assembly workshop and maintenance centre in Brisbane, Queensland. The office provides drone packages and drone-as-a-service solutions to surveyors, cattle stations and environmental monitoring companies. Australia is emerging as a hub for Agriculture 4.0 – the next generation of technologies set to revolutionise the agriculture and food sectors.…

By Syndicated on August 14, 2019

Korea extends warm welcome to Australian startups

Korea’s thriving startup ecosystem offers rich opportunities for Australian entrepreneurs to develop and grow their business in one of the world’s most technologically advanced nations.…

By Syndicated on August 5, 2019

Digital health opportunities on the rise in Vietnam

Austrade’s new report, Digital Health in Vietnam: A Guide to Market, highlights the diverse digital health opportunities in one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia.…

By Syndicated on July 30, 2019

Australian companies set their sights on Polish defence and aviation opportunities

Austrade recently held a number of roundtables in Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Perth to update Australian SMEs and industry groups about the export opportunities in Poland’s defence and aviation sectors.…

By Syndicated on July 30, 2019

Asian investors cultivate northern Australia’s agricultural region

A 200-hectare commercial wet-season cotton crop has been planted in Western Australia’s Ord Irrigation Scheme.…

By Syndicated on July 5, 2019

Japanese manufacturer opens for business in Queensland

Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS), the New Zealand subsidiary of Japanese manufacturer Oji Holdings Corporation (Oji Holdings), has opened its A$72 million corrugated box manufacturing facility in the Gold Coast suburb of Yatala.…

By Syndicated on July 5, 2019

Australia

Navantia Australia opens naval design and engineering centre in Melbourne

Naval shipbuilder Navantia Australia, a subsidiary of Spain-based Navantia S.A., has opened a new design and engineering centre in Melbourne.…

By Syndicated on July 5, 2019No Comment

BAE Systems awarded A$35 billion Future Frigates program

UK company BAE Systems has been selected as preferred tenderer for the SEA 5000 program to deliver the Australian Government’s nine Future Frigates for the Royal Australian Navy.…

By Syndicated on July 5, 2019No Comment

Upcoming ABS Releases

This link is provided for easy access to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Upcoming Releases page. The ABS Upcoming Releases page is updated daily and contains details of upcoming ABS releases for the following week.…

By Syndicated on July 3, 2019No Comment

Korean genome co invests A$4m to take Queensland microbiome project global

Seoul-based genome specialist, Macrogen, has agreed a A$4.1 million investment in the Queensland microbiome testing and bioinformatics company, Microba.…

By Syndicated on June 19, 2019No Comment

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How Australia’s top-five digital health innovation sectors attract global investment

Austrade has launched a digital health website showcasing Australia as an ideal location for developing, testing and launching the next generation of digital medical technologies.…

By Syndicated on June 19, 2019No Comment

US biotech injects 3D printing expertise into Victorian artificial kidney project

Precision health strategy gets boost from Chinese gene sequencer

Royal Australian Navy takes top defence products and services to our neighbours

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Australian innovators sharpen skills at the cutting edge of German manufacturing

Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector received a boost in April as Austrade and the Flinders University New Venture Institute led representatives from seven Australian businesses to Hannover Messe, the world’s premier industrial-technology event.…

By Syndicated on May 16, 2019

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Australian innovators sharpen skills at the cutting edge of German manufacturing

By Syndicated on May 3, 2019

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A$8 billion aerospace sector could add thrust to Australian exports

Singapore has a global reputation as an aviation hub, but its fast-growing aerospace industry – which includes aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and manufacturing – provides opportunities for Australian exporters.…

By Syndicated on May 3, 2019

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A$8 billion aerospace sector could add thrust to Australian exports

By Syndicated on May 3, 2019

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US biotech company sets up HQ in Australia

Praxis Precision Medicines has chosen Australia to be its Asia-Pacific headquarters and research and development (R&D) centre.…

By Syndicated on April 17, 2019

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Making healthy, innovative food and beverages for the world

There are few countries better placed than Australia to meet the growing global demand for foods that enhance health and wellness.…

By Syndicated on April 16, 2019