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Australian researchers apply a healing touch
23 Feb 2012
Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in a medical treatment that promises to speed up the wound-healing process.
Taiwan Hua Nan Bank opens its first branch in Australia
21 Feb 2012
Taiwan’s fifth largest bank by tier one capital, Hua Nan Bank, opened its first Australian branch in Sydney last week.
Data Alert: Global Report recognises Australia’s high level of opportunity-driven entrepreneurship
20 Feb 2012
Australia is an innovation-driven economy with a high level of entrepreneurial activity second only to the US. According to the <em>2011 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)</em> Report, 10.5 per cent of Australia’s adult population are setting up o ...
Australian robots – man’s other best friend
17 Feb 2012
Australian researchers at La Trobe University are developing emotionally intelligent robots to improve healthcare, communications and social management systems.
GSK invests in Australian healthcare innovation
10 Feb 2012
Global pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKlein (GSK), will invest A$60 million to enhance its manufacturing capability and Research & Development activities in Australia.
Data Alert: IMF forecasts continued Australian economic growth
9 Feb 2012
Australia’s economic growth is likely to continue in 2012 despite fears recovery from the global financial crisis is 'under threat', according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a January 2012 briefing note to the G-20, the IMF states it do ...
Australia: a gateway to the Asia Pacific financial centre
8 Feb 2012
American financial technology company, CAIS, has opened an office in Australia to bolster its presence throughout the Asia Pacific’s booming financials services markets.
Advanced manufacturing soars to new heights in Australia
1 Feb 2012
Australia is set to expand its advanced manufacturing capability as BAE Systems establishes the nation’s largest aerospace component manufacturing and processing facilities in Adelaide.
Australian LNG attracts new $30 billion investment
30 Jan 2012
A A$34 billion investment in Australia’s Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) field will move Australia towards being the world’s largest exporter of LNG.
Australia’s economy ranked among the freest
24 Jan 2012
Australia has retained its position as one of the world’s freest economies, once again placing thirdon the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom, published by The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation.

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