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Australia–India cyber partnership: New grants program kicks off

Applications are now open for a new Australian Government grants program. The program aims to encourage collaboration on new cyber technologies between Australian and Indian organisations.…

By Syndicated on January 8, 2021No Comment

Australian green hydrogen attracts major investment from Japanese giants

Three of Japan’s largest corporations have invested in green hydrogen projects in Australia, confirming the country’s growing global status as a supplier of hydrogen from renewable sources.…

By Syndicated on December 7, 2020No Comment

Middle East opportunities: health, food, education and mining webinars now online

Austrade’s flagship event for exporters to the Middle East – MENA Connections – was held virtually this year. One upside is that recordings of six key webinars are now available online.…

By Syndicated on December 1, 2020No Comment

Australia signs world’s largest free trade agreement

Australia has signed up to the landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement.…

By Syndicated on November 26, 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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New projects in Mexico’s silver mines trigger METS opportunities

Silver production has resumed in Mexico with a number of mines restarting operations. Companies are seeking to meet increased global demand while prices remain high.…

By Syndicated on November 10, 2020No Comment

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Rebound in Mexico gold mining opens fresh prospects

Gold production in Mexico’s COVID-19-hit mines has resumed and financial prospects look good. Mining companies want to meet increased global demand while prices remain high.…

By Syndicated on November 10, 2020

WA aquaculture eyes Taiwan’s growing seafood markets

Australian seafood exporters are diversifying markets in Asia – and Taiwan is proving receptive, according to Austrade in Taipei.…

By Syndicated on November 9, 2020

Virtual tour showcases Melbourne water-harvesting expertise

Austrade in China has launched a prototype Virtual Reality (VR) tour that highlights Australia’s strengths in water harvesting and environment management in urban areas.…

By Syndicated on October 15, 2020

Pacific survey says islands hard hit; border openings key to recovery

According to a recent survey, businesses that are based in Pacific island region have been impacted far more severely by the COVID-19 pandemic than Australian-owned businesses that also have operations in the Pacific.…

By Syndicated on October 14, 2020

Virtual bootcamp helps Australian digital health companies understand Chinese market

According to some metrics, China now leads the world in digital health adoption with 94 per cent of China’s healthcare professionals using a digital health technology or mobile application.…

By Syndicated on October 7, 2020

Austrade’s Chengdu office celebrates 20 years

There are many important milestones in the long and productive trading relationship between Australia and China. One milestone occurred in 1921, when Australia’s first trade commissioner, Edward Selby Little, was posted to Shanghai.…

By Syndicated on September 25, 2020

DHL Express opens new A$50m service centre

DHL Express has opened a new 8,600-square-metre service centre in Australia to support the growing number of Australian companies doing international business.…

By Syndicated on September 21, 2020

Hours worked fell in Vic but rose in rest of Australia (Media Release)

Labour Force, Australia…

By Syndicated on September 17, 2020

New prisoners decreased by 17% for the June Quarter 2020 (Media Release)

Corrective Services, Australia…

By Syndicated on September 17, 2020

Canadian miner capitalises on golden opportunity in Victoria

Australia’s proud mining history, the quality of its workers and high working standards were instrumental in bringing Canadian mining and exploration company Kirkland Lake Gold to the Victorian gold fields.…

By Syndicated on September 9, 2020

Major energy group banks on hydrogen to power the future

Canadian utilities giant ATCO was struck by Australia’s unique ability to make green hydrogen by harnessing its abundant sunshine. This capacity, combined with the country’s can-do attitude and commitment to the development of renewable energies, compelled the company to invest in Australia’s first Clean Energy Innovation Hub to fast-track sustainable solutions for future energy needs.…

By Syndicated on August 21, 2020

Amazon expands Australian operations with fifth fulfilment centre

Australia’s love affair with online shopping has spurred e-commerce giant Amazon to expand its operations in the country.…

By Syndicated on August 19, 2020

Janssen & Monash Uni team up on novel medicine to reduce maternal mortality

Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. and Monash University have entered into an R&D agreement to accelerate the clinical development of a novel medicine that can save the lives of women in childbirth.…

By Syndicated on August 19, 2020

High-flying inspection system lands in Australia

Utilities in Australia are looking to the sky when it comes to avoiding costly network failures and bushfires, enlisting the expertise of investors such as Canada’s Aethon Aerial Solutions to monitor power lines.…

By Syndicated on July 29, 2020

SavySoda to launch Pixel Starships into China’s US$37 bn gaming galaxy

Melbourne-based games developer SavySoda is getting set to launch its highly successful mobile game Pixel Starships into the world’s largest games market.…

By Syndicated on July 23, 2020

Livestreaming boost to Australian fresh and healthy foods campaign in China

Throughout June, Austrade in Beijing partnered with one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, JD.COM, to launch a digital promotion campaign — the ‘Australian Fresh and Healthy Festival’.…

By Syndicated on July 16, 2020

Virtual Landing Pad helps Australian games developers play in China

Australian games developers wanting to compete in China’s fast-growing digital games sector are sharpening their skills, thanks to Austrade’s virtual boot camps.…

By Syndicated on July 16, 2020

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, 2020

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 Kasa...…

By Syndicated on June 25, 2020

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, 2020

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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

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, 2020No Comment

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, 2020No Comment

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, 2020No Comment

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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, 2020No Comment

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

Digital transformation flows into success for water company in China

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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

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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

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2020 Latest from Austrade

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

By Syndicated on January 22, 2020

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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

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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

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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