Australia in the Asian Century
White Paper
The Prime Minister released the Australian Government’s Australia in the Asian Century White Paper on 28 October 2012. The White Paper provides a roadmap to guide Australia to become a more prosperous and resilient nation, fully part of the region and open to the world.
Read more about the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper
Austrade is supporting this whole of government initiative through assisting Australian companies and investors to make the most of expanding opportunities and using innovation to connect to Asian markets; develop deeper and broader relationships with the region; and build capabilities and strength by supporting our universities and vocational training participation.
Country Strategies
Austrade is working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to develop country strategies for Japan, China, Indonesia, India, Republic of Korea (South Korea). We invite Australian businesses to help shape our engagement with these countries.
Read more about the country strategies and register to attend State and Territory briefings
Asian Century Business Engagement Plan
The Asian Century Business Engagement (ACBE) plan will run from 1 July 2013.
It has been established to assist member-based business organisations harness commercial opportunities in Asia for small to medium sized Australian businesses.
Under the plan, eligible applicants can be offered between $20,000 and $300,000 in grants. The grants are merit-based and competitive.
More information on the ACBE
Trade Opportunities in the Asian Century
To highlight trade opportunities in the Asian Century, Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioners from twelve Asian markets hosted a series of briefings across Australia.
View videos and presentations from these events
View market insights and trade opportunities videos
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Case studies
Austrade has profiled over 100 companies from a range of industries and markets, all over Australia. Read these case studies.