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Launch of Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

Negotiations for the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) were launched on 17 June 2020 in a joint statement by the Hon Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, and his UK counterpart, the Rt Hon Liz Truss.…

By Syndicated on July 3, 2020No Comment

Retail turnover rises 16.9 per cent in May (Media Release)

Retail Trade, Australia…

By Syndicated on July 3, 2020No Comment

Australian cyber startup raises US$10 million to power US growth as former Prime Minister joins board

Australian cyber security company, Kasada, has raised US$10 million enabling it to expand global operations. Following the successful ‘Series B’ funding round, former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull announced that he had joined the Kasada board.…

By Syndicated on June 25, 2020No Comment

WA companies shine spotlight on Japan F&B market

Austrade Japan’s Food & Agribusiness team and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA’s International Trade & Investment Centre jointly delivered a virtual market briefing to 20 WA companies who had planned to attend Foodex 2020.…

By Syndicated on June 23, 2020No Comment

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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

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Australia’s unique Bioreactor makes wastewater treatment easy in China

The outbreak of COVID-19 hasn’t impeded Sydney-based wastewater treatment solutions provider BioGill from identifying a strong pipeline of projects across China.…

By Syndicated on June 22, 2020No Comment

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Counterfeiters stopped in their tracks by Laava’s Smart Fingerprints

Tasmanian cherry grower Reid Fruits has foiled multiple counterfeiting attempts during the 2019/20 cherry season, thanks to Laava’s innovative Smart Fingerprints.…

By Syndicated on June 14, 2020

AusCham ASEAN releases 2020 survey with special COVID-19 update

The Australian Business in ASEAN Survey 2020 has just been released, along with a dedicated COVID-19 Impact Update.…

By Syndicated on May 21, 2020

Indian biotech joins forces with Griffith University in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine

On April 23, vaccines-manufacturing company Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has announced a tie up with researchers from Griffith University to develop a vaccine candidate for COVID-19.…

By Syndicated on May 12, 2020

Digital transformation flows into success for water company in China

An Australian water treatment company is winning business in China amid the COVID-19 outbreak.…

By Syndicated on April 30, 2020

Cistri helps shape the cities and communities of Asia

Australian urban planning and design and economics consultancy Cistri is using its evidence-based insights to help Asian developers design and plan urban communities that enhance quality of life.…

By Syndicated on April 16, 2020

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, 2020

2020 Latest from Austrade

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

By Syndicated on January 22, 2020

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, 2020

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, 2020

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

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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, 2019No Comment

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, 2019No Comment

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, 2019No Comment

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, 2019No Comment

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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, 2019No Comment

Digital health opportunities on the rise in Vietnam

Australian companies set their sights on Polish defence and aviation opportunities

Asian investors cultivate northern Australia’s agricultural region

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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

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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, 2019

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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, 2019

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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, 2019

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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, 2019

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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, 2019