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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.
Data Alert: Australia retains its top-tier global competiveness ranking
17 Oct 2012
Australia’s overall global competitiveness ranking remained unchanged from 2011-12 according to the World Economic Forum’s latest report, <em>The Global Competitiveness Report 2012-13</em>.
Data Alert: Australia’s growth remains highest amongst major advanced economies
15 Oct 2012
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2012 <em>World Economic Outlook (WEO)</em> has reaffirmed the strength and resilience of Australia’s economy. This has been underpinned by solid GDP growth, low unemployment, benign inflation, sound pub ...
Australia to build $100m fibre research centre
12 Oct 2012
The Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre (AFFRIC) at Deakin University is set to position the Geelong region as an international hub for research in advanced fibrous materials.

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