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Microsoft launches Innovation Centre in Brisbane
28 May 2012
The Seattle-based software giant, Microsoft, has just launched an Innovation Centre in Brisbane.
OECD reports Australia the happiest nation
25 May 2012
Australia has topped Norway and the United States as the world’s happiest nation in the just-released OECD Better Life Index ranking.
OECD forecasts increased economic growth for Australia
25 May 2012
In its just released May 2012 Economic Outlook, the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) has predicted that Australia’s economy will grow by 3.1 per cent in 2012 and 3.7 per cent in 2013, after a growth rate of 2.2 per cent in ...
Leading UK investment house enters Australian market
24 May 2012
London-based investment management company, Advance Emerging Capital, has entered the Australian market by partnering with the Melbourne-based independent financial services firm, AFM Investment Partners (AFM).
Australia’s Energy Efficiency Program recognised
23 May 2012
In a newly published report – <em>Energy Management Programmes for Industry: Gaining through Savings</em> – the International Energy Agency (IEA) has recognised the achievements of the Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) Pro ...
Siemens signs on for Adelaide’s Tonsley Park
16 May 2012
The German conglomerate, Siemens, one of the world’s largest engineering and electronics companies, has signed an MOU with the State Government of South Australia to be part of Tonsley Park.
New online resource for investors in Australian infrastructure
15 May 2012
International investors can now access a comprehensive register of Australia’s major public-private infrastructure projects with the release of the National Infrastructure Construction Schedule (NICS) this month.
Australia to outperform the world’s major economies
19 Apr 2012
Australia is expected to lead the world’s major advanced economies over the next two years, according to data released this week by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Australian investment makes ‘perfect sense’ for Swiss South Pole Carbon
18 Apr 2012
Australia’s carbon management market continues to attract international investment with Switzerland’s South Pole Carbon Asset Management taking a major share in the Australian company, Climate Friendly, this month.
More funding to boost Australia’s solar technology
2 Apr 2012
The Australian Government’s institute for solar innovation has announced close to AU$12 million in funding to bolster developments in solar technology.
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