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New MOU to help capture green building opportunities in rapidly developing China
15 Oct 2009Media releases
Australian building companies are set to benefit from China’s commitment to a sustainable future with a new agreement with China on sustainable urban development in Hunan Province.
Australia Leading the Way at Shanghai World Expo 2010 (Ministerial)
8 May 2009Media releases
Minister for Trade Simon Crean visited Shanghai today to take part in the 'topping out' ceremony for Australia's national pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010.
Wine guru James Halliday to promote premium Aussies wine to Asia's tastemakers
1 Dec 2008Media releases
One of Australia’s most respected wine critics James Halliday will visit Taipei (9-12 December) as part of an Austrade initiative to promote premium Australian wines to consumers, tastemakers and buye ...
Building and Construction
China's first carbon-neutral hotel wins AustCham Australia-China Business Award
7 Nov 2008Media releases | Media releases
China’s first carbon neutral hotel has won a prestigious AustCham Australia-China Business Award, rewarding Australian business excellence in Greater China, announced last night in Hong Kong.
Major sporting events
Olympic runner to cut a dashing figure in Aussie Hijood
19 Aug 2008Media releases
Bahrain’s Olympic short distance running champion, Ruqaya Al Ghasara will turn heads today at her first Beijing race (200 metres Tuesday 19/8/08 at 12:21 EST) stepping out in an Australian designed an ...
Aussie tastes to win over Chinese palates at Beijing Olympics
4 Aug 2008Media releases | Media releases
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will hold a special event at Business Club Australia promoting Australia’s sophisticated food and beverage sector to key food industry players in China.
Bio Taiwan to help Aussie medical innovation connect with Asian potential
7 Jul 2008Media releases
Austrade, the Australian Biotechnology Industry Organisation (AusBiotech), and trade promotion agencies from the Australian states of NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia will sponsor an A ...
Personal and other Services
The Australian brand travels in China
3 Jul 2008Media releases | Media releases
The 'Australia' brand is taking flight in China and driving exports to a growing middle class, according to Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner in Shanghai, Christopher Wright.
Marine
Full speed ahead for marine exports at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
20 May 2008Media releases | Media releases
More than 30 international buyers will attend the 20th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast May 22-25), providing real export opportunities for 400-plus exhibitors, according to A ...
ICT | Major sporting events
Lost in Beijing? Not with this Aussie company…
19 May 2008Success stories
Lost in Beijing? Not with this Aussie company… ASX-listed SmartTrans is providing Business Club Australia sponsors with their newest high-tech product, EventTrack 2008, which was launched by the Prim ...

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IP Passport fact sheets

These fact sheets outline foreign Intellectual Property (IP) regimes and some of the issues and challenges which may be faced by Australian exporters.

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APEC Business Travel Card Scheme

Managed by the Department of Immigration, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.

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