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Australia commits funding to showcase beef exports
30 Jul 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia has committed funding to a major event set to showcase the nation’s A$7.4 billion cattle industry to international markets.
Austrade at the Manufacturers’ Monthly Leaders’ Summit
19 Jul 2013Latest from Austrade
With the launch of the Labor Government's Asian Century Whitepaper in October, innovation in advanced manufacturing, and a transformation of organisations like Austrade, Australia is in the right plac ...
Australian companies honoured for China business growth
18 Jul 2013Latest from Austrade
Six Australian companies were honoured at the AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards for their contributions through their goods and services to the growth of commercial ties between the two ...
ADC Future Summit to focus on Australia-China ties
4 Apr 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia’s changing relationship with China is the focus of the upcoming ADC Future Summit, featuring keynote speaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Environment | Utilities
China mission showcases Australian water expertise
3 Apr 2013Latest from Austrade
Australian businesses involved in the water industry can learn more about significant opportunities arising from China’s $272 billion investment in water conservation during a trade mission in June.
Austrade offers insight sessions on trade opportunities in the Asian Century
5 Mar 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will hold briefings in state capitals on trade opportunities in the Asian Century.
China Trade and Economic Forum to highlight latest Sino-Australian Trade and Investment themes
1 Mar 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australian Government and the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) invite businesses to take part in a trade and economic forum in Beijing.
Automotive | Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber | Machinery, Parts and Equipment
Food for thought
28 Feb 2013Latest from Austrade
Australian manufacturers face tough challenges in the Asian Century, according to Minister for Trade and Competitiveness Craig Emerson.
Austrade’s head of International Operations talks about business opportunities in Asia
5 Nov 2012Latest from Austrade
Laurie Smith, Executive Director of International Operations for Austrade, talks about business opportunities in Asia in this just-released video from the PwC Melbourne Institute’s AsiaLink Index.
Supply Chains the Key to Growth in East Asia
29 May 2012Latest from Austrade
East Asian economic integration encompasses not just China but the entire region, according to an Austrade-commissioned report by Mr Manuel Panagiotopoulos of consultancy firm, Australian & Japanese E ...

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