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EFIC announces third annual Global Readiness index

Monday 15 February 2010

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation has announced its third annual Global Readiness index (GRi) will be conducted in March this year.


Papua New Guinea LNG project gains EFIC support

Wednesday 16 December 2009

The Australian government's Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) is now officially loaning $US500 million to the ExxonMobil led LNG project in Papua New Guinea.


Expanded role for EFIC

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Trade Minister, Simon Crean, has announced an expansion of the role of the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).


World class manufacturing facility opens in Sydney

Wednesday 05 August 2009

VETERINARY pharmaceuticals manufacturer, Parnell, officially opened its new multi-million manufacturing plant in Alexandria in south Sydney yesterday, with Trade Minister, Simon Crean, doing the official opening.


Australia's car industry in good hands - Carr

Tuesday 14 July 2009

At a joint press conference, held in Wuhu, China, Trade Minister Simon Crean and Industry Minister Kim Carr have highlighted the importance of trade and investment flows between the two countries.


ASEAN region offers bounty, but patience and courage is required

Monday 13 July 2009

In adversity, there can be opportunity. While South-East Asia has taken some heavy economic blows in the past six months, there are important opportunities for Australian companies that are willing to think creatively and invest in the future. Derek Parker examines the current situation and the


Australian steel exports protected by FTA

Wednesday 25 February 2009

FEDERAL Trade Minister Simon Crean says Australia’s steel exports are protected by the free trade agreement between Australia and the US.


Steely response to financial crisis

Wednesday 11 February 2009

QUICKLY eroding confidence in the global market has lead to knee-jerk protectionist policies by the US Government, with Australian steel makers holding their breaths as US President Barack Obama reconsiders a plan to use only US-produced steel for new infrastructure projects.


South Korean exports said to boost local car industry

Monday 08 September 2008

AUSTRALIA's car industry is said to receive a boost after General Motors Holden announced on Friday that it will build and export luxury cars to South Korea.


India: a rising giant

Monday 02 June 2008

FOR half a century, it hovered to the edge of the horizon, noticed only for disasters and assassinations. But in the past decade India has moved steadily onto the global stage, and is now taking a role more fitting its size and potential.


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