Recommended readings from sector leaders 211020 21 Oct 2020 Education news We asked our sector leaders to recommend readings for 2020 and beyond. We’ve been sharing their suggestions for resources that can shape our continued response to the recent crises, including ongoing ... Read article... Read article...
IEAA Excellence Awards 2020 announced 21 Oct 2020 Education news Leaders and innovators of Australia’s international education sector have been recognised at the annual IEAA Excellence Awards. Austrade and FutureLearn are thrilled that the Study with Australia camp ... Read article... Read article...
New pitch to boost investment in critical minerals projects (Ministerial) 20 Oct 2020 Media releases The Morrison-McCormack Government has today released a new pitch to attract more investment in critical minerals projects and greenfield opportunities, as Australia continues to elevate itself as a le ... Read article... Read article...
Australian industry to benefit from $900 million Attack Class work packages (Ministerial) 16 Oct 2020 Media releases Australian industry will benefit from hundreds of millions of dollars in work packages for the Morrison Government's Future Submarine Program, supporting hundreds of Australian jobs and creating new o ... Read article... Read article...
Virtual tour showcases Melbourne water-harvesting expertise 16 Oct 2020 Latest from Austrade Austrade in China has launched a prototype Virtual Reality (VR) tour that highlights Australia’s strengths in water harvesting and environment management in urban areas. Read article... Read article...
Recommended readings from sector leaders 14 Oct 2020 Education news We asked our sector leaders to recommend readings that they think will influence us for the rest of 2020 and beyond. Read article... Read article...
Pacific survey says islands hard hit; border openings key to recovery 14 Oct 2020 Latest from Austrade According to a recent survey, businesses that are based in Pacific island region have been impacted far more severely by the COVID-19 pandemic than Australian-owned businesses that also have operation ... Read article... Read article...
Boosting trade and investment ties across the Pacific (Ministerial) 14 Oct 2020 Media releases Trade opportunities across the Pacific will be boosted with formal notification today that Cook Islands has ratified the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus). Read article... Read article...
Onshore International Student Sentiment Survey – second quarterly survey now open 13 Oct 2020 Education news Austrade, with our state and territory destination agency’ partners, advise that the second quarterly onshore international student sentiment survey is now live. The survey is open for responses until ... Read article... Read article...
Outback beef farmers build resilience with mental health programs 13 Oct 2020 Success stories Global supply chains are under stress and Australia’s beef exporters are fighting hard to keep export markets open. Australian organic beef company, OBE Organic is also fighting hard to help farmers s ... Read article... Read article...
New campaign urges Aussies to back tourism industry and holiday beyond their own backyard (Ministerial) 13 Oct 2020 Media releases Aussies are being urged to plan and book a COVID-safe holiday in different parts of Australia as part of a new domestic tourism push aimed at providing a much-needed boost to our cities, tourism regio ... Read article... Read article...
South Australian company wins Defence Innovation Hub contract (Ministerial) 12 Oct 2020 Media releases South Australian company Silentium Defence has been awarded a new contract with the Defence Innovation Hub to develop its space surveillance passive radar technology. Read article... Read article...
Online strategy drives growth for Australian icon, Swisse, in India 12 Oct 2020 Success stories E-commerce is a game-changer for Australian brands exporting consumer goods to India. With the help of Austrade advisors in Melbourne and New Delhi, the supplements icon, Swisse, launched with Amazon ... Read article... Read article...
South Australian small business wins Defence Innovation contract to develop new technology (Ministerial) 12 Oct 2020 Media releases South Australian company Prism Systems has been awarded a new contract with the Defence Innovation Hub to develop a software capability solution for the Royal Australian Navy. Read article... Read article...
Supporting tourism and agriculture through Visa Application Charge changes (Ministerial) 12 Oct 2020 Media releases The Morrison Government is ensuring Australia remains an attractive destination for tourists, and temporary visa holders who often fill critical skills shortages, by offering refunds or waivers of Vis ... Read article... Read article...
Insight - Indian Railways to offer 109 routes to private sector: an opportunity for Australian rail expertise and finance 12 Oct 2020 Insights In a first for Indian Railways (IR), the government intends to allow private enterprises to create and operate new, premium passenger services on the country’s rail network. This creates partnership o ... Read article... Read article...
South Korean financial giant makes first renewable energy investment in Australia 9 Oct 2020 Investor Update South Korea’s Hana Financial Investment has invested A$320 million in the 162-megawatt Columboola solar farm in Queensland. Read article... Read article...
Austrade regional market update on the impact of COVID-19 (as at 07 October 2020) 7 Oct 2020 Education news Austrade will provide weekly regional updates on the progression and impact of COVID-19 around the world, to support the international education sector as the situation continues to evolve. These repo ... Read article... Read article...
Recommended readings from sector leaders 7 Oct 2020 Education news This week we focus on Australia’s higher education sector, with recommended reading from Dr John Wellard. Read article... Read article...
Virtual bootcamp helps Australian digital health companies understand Chinese market 7 Oct 2020 Latest from Austrade According to some metrics, China now leads the world in digital health adoption with 94 per cent of China’s healthcare professionals using a digital health technology or mobile application. Read article... Read article...