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Web giant opens cloud computing regional office in Australia
26 Nov 2012
US web giant, Amazon, has opened a new data centre in Australia for its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
ARENA announces future investment strategy
22 Nov 2012
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) has released its inaugural General Funding Strategy and Investment Plan for renewable energy technologies in Australia.
IMF continues to endorses Australia’s economy
16 Nov 2012
The International Monetary Fund’s The 2012 IMF Article IV Staff Report and Financial Sector Assessment Program reports, released today continue its positive assessment of the country’s economy.
Malaysia’s CIMB launches in Australia
14 Nov 2012
CIMB Group, Malaysia’s second largest bank ranked by total assets, has launched in Australia, after completing its acquisition of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Australian investment banking businesses.
Super fund REST invests in transport infrastructure
8 Nov 2012
Spanish infrastructure developer Cintra, a subsidiary of Ferrovial, has joined forces with Australian superannuation fund REST to invest and operate selected toll-road projects in Australia.
Australia announces streamlined process for significant new tourism projects
7 Nov 2012
A streamlined process to reduce delays for significant new tourism projects through a new tourism investment facilitation service has been announced by Australia’s Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson.
Australian scientists lead international team in cancer finding
6 Nov 2012
Australian scientists from Sydney’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research and The University of Queensland have led an international team of over 100 researchers in unmasking the secrets of pancreatic cancer.
Nestle opens medical nutrition facility in regional Australia
1 Nov 2012
Nestle Australia has opened a $17 million expansion of its factory in the town of Tongala, in regional Victoria.
Large Swedish bank opens in Australia
30 Oct 2012
Svenska Handelsbanken, one of Sweden’s ‘Big Four’ banks, has opened a representative office in Sydney – the first Nordic bank to have a presence in the country.
Australian biotech start-up secures global deal
25 Oct 2012
Vaxxas, an Australian biotechnology start-up, has secured on a research collaboration agreement with major US pharmaceutical company Merck.
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