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MAFTA online tool gives exporters certainty over tariffs
1 Aug 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australian Government has created a new online tool to help exporters assess tariffs under the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA).
Australian produce exports take centre stage in Kuala Lumpur
1 Jun 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia’s produce exports will feature on restaurant menus in Kuala Lumpur throughout June when the Malaysian capital hosts the Flavours of Australia Festival.
Flavours of Australia, Kuala Lumpur
31 May 2013
Flavours of Australia showcased the Australian food and beverage industry in Kuala Lumpur. The event featured MasterChef Australia’s Adam Liaw.
Automotive
Australia primed to provide expertise to Malaysia’s automotive industry
30 May 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia’s automotive capabilities put the nation’s exporters in a strong position to provide components, research and development (R&D), technology and other expertise to Malaysia as the South East ...
Australia set to benefit from rising consumption in Asia
29 May 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia is well-placed to benefit from the region’s rising consumption, according to Australia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, the Honourable Kelvin Thomson.
Preparing for the Asian Century (Ministerial)
14 May 2013Media releases
The Gillard Government is providing an additional $84.6 million over four years to Australian universities, some of which will give students more opportunity to study an Asian language.
Austrade offers webinar for exporters eyeing Malaysia
2 May 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australia Trade Commission (Austrade) has produced a free online presentation for exporters who want to learn more about business prospects in Malaysia.
Australia details required MAFTA documents
18 Apr 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australian Government has released a guide outlining the documentation required under the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) in a move to assist businesses to take advantage of new op ...
Automotive
Austrade hosts ASEAN automotive reps at Auto Week
2 Apr 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has accompanied representatives of 10 companies and organisations in Southeast Asia to the Australian Automotive Week (AAW) in Melbourne.
Austrade briefs Parliamentarians on Asian Century opportunities (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)
18 Mar 2013Media releases
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, the Hon Kelvin Thomson MP, today hosted an information session for Senators and Members with Austrade's Asia-based Trade Commissioners.

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