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Germany’s PTV joins Australian logistics research lab
8 Aug 2013
German-based PTV Group has joined Australia’s Future Logistics Living Lab, strengthening Australia’s capacity for innovative solutions to transport and distribution challenges.
Australia opens $175m research centre
1 Aug 2013
Australia has opened a $175 million research hub which will join more than 400 researchers in four key disciplines in a move that bolsters the nation’s reputation for world-class innovation and collaboration between Government and academia.
India favoured as key investment partner for Australian innovation
30 Jul 2013
India continues to be a promising source of foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the Australian Trade Commission’s (Austrade) Nicola Watkinson, Minister Commercial and Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, South Asia.
Australia’s FDI doubles over five years to 2012
26 Jul 2013
Inward foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Australia more than doubled over the five years to 2012 to US$231 billion, according to the latest annual data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Online payment firm Braintree opens in Australia
25 Jul 2013
Online payments firm Braintree has expanded to Australia, increasing payment options in an active e-commerce market.
Australia opens second phase of carbon-fibre research centre
24 Jul 2013
Australia has opened the second stage of a $103 million research facility devoted to developing cutting-edge carbon-fibre materials for aerospace, automotive and other industries in a move that strengthens the nation’s position as a global centre for ...
Data Alert: Australia’s business efficiency a global stand-out
24 Jul 2013
Australia’s efficient regulatory environment and business-friendly economy have scored high marks on two key global competitiveness reports.
Thailand’s EGCO buys first Australian wind farm
23 Jul 2013
Thailand’s Electricity Generating Public Company Ltd (EGCO) has acquired its first wind farm in Australia, where foreign investment in the nation’s sustainable energy market is gathering pace.
Australia opens $25m tropical sciences institute
22 Jul 2013
The Australian Government has opened the $25 million Cairns Institute of marine and science studies at James Cook University (JCU), underscoring the nation’s commitment to world-class research.
Australia lays foundation for ICT workforce growth
17 Jul 2013
Australia’s ICT workforce is expected to grow seven per cent by 2017 and the nation is laying the groundwork now to keep pace with the digital economy.

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