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Trend unemployment rate steady at 5.3% (Media Release)

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By Syndicated on November 14, 2019No Comment

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, 2019No Comment

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 October 29, 2019No Comment

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, 2019No 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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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 16, 2019No Comment

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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

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 8, 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 27, 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 August 26, 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 19, 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

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

Healthy prospects for Australian service providers in China

Australia’s world-class healthcare services and technology sector has set its sights on expanding its footprint in China, as the country ramps up funding to meet its Healthy China 2030 strategy.…

By Syndicated on July 1, 2019

A world of opportunities for Australia’s growing drone industry

Out to 2022, the global uptake of drones – in agriculture, defence and health industries – is expected to power an expansion of the global unmanned aerial systems (UAS) market. Australia is well placed to benefit.…

By Syndicated on June 24, 2019

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

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

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

San Diego-based biotechnology company, Organovo Holdings (Organovo), has announced a tie up with a Melbourne research institute to help develop regenerative medicine in Australia.…

By Syndicated on June 12, 2019

Precision health strategy gets boost from Chinese gene sequencer

Chinese genome sequencing company, BGI Genomics (BGI), and Australian health-data expert, Pryzm Health (Pryzm) have announced a collaboration designed to bring genome-related precision health services to Australia.…

By Syndicated on June 12, 2019

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

For the past two months, the flagship of the Royal Australian Navy ― the 28,000 tonne HMAS Canberra ― has provided a platform to promote some of Australia’s leading defence and humanitarian technologies and services to our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific.…

By Syndicated on June 6, 2019

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 3, 2019

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

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, 2019No Comment

Japan–Australia tech partnership to fire new ideas for health and aged care

Aged care in Australia is set for a digital boost after a Japan–Australia IT group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australian universities to solve social challenges common to both countries.…

By Syndicated on April 9, 2019No Comment

Boeing to launch Australia’s first locally built combat aircraft since 1942

The Boeing Company is set to design and build a large, military unmanned air vehicle (UAV) in Australia, with the first flight set for 2020. The Australian government will invest A$40 million in the project.…

By Syndicated on March 28, 2019No Comment

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 March 27, 2019No Comment

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Monash medical tie-up to stem post-natal fatalities

Belgium-based Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. is sponsoring a research program at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) that may dramatically reduce the incidence of post-natal fatalities in developing countries.…

By Syndicated on March 27, 2019No Comment

E-commerce paves way for Australian exporters in Vietnam

Disused South Australia zinc mine to pilot clean-energy storage for grids

Clinical trials success showcases Korea–Australia pharma collaboration

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Korean collaboration brings gene-splicing genius to Melbourne cancer project

Australia’s world-class Medtech research has received an overseas boost, with Korean gene-editing specialist, ToolGen, signing a collaborative partnership with Melbourne-based biotech company, Cartherics.…

By Syndicated on February 13, 2019

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Trailblazing ride-sharing app builds physical presence in Sydney

New York-based ride-sharing innovator, Via Transportation, is opening its first Australian office in Sydney. The company is building a local workforce to grow its footprint in Australia.…

By Syndicated on February 11, 2019

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2019 Latest from Austrade

View a listing of all the 'Latest from Austrade' articles for 2019.…

By Syndicated on January 9, 2019

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Thailand: E-commerce growing in ASEAN’s second largest economy

Thailand’s e-commerce market has grown significantly in recent years to become the second largest business-to-consumer e-commerce market in South East Asia, creating strong opportunities for Australian business.…

By Syndicated on October 18, 2018

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A$30 million funding for industry-led Cyber Security Growth Centre

Cyber security is crucial for everyone in today’s digital world. The cyber security market reflects this need: currently worth around US$71 billion worldwide, it is growing at the rate of eight per cent each year.…

By Syndicated on August 8, 2018

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Multi-billion dollar investment in medical research

Legislation has passed through the Australian parliament to establish the landmark Medical Research Future Fund – the largest fund of its kind the world – which will significantly strengthen Australia’s standing as one of the global leaders in the field of medical research.…

By Syndicated on August 8, 2018