US President Barack Obama believes the Pacific Trade deal can be finalised this year, despite continued disagreements among prospective members.
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Free trade agreements fail to boost Australian agriculture and food manufacturing
Many claims are made that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with select trading partners will benefit Australian agriculture. OECD statistics say otherwise.
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Vitaco lists, prepares to open China office
Nutritional supplements company Vitaco debuted on the ASX yesterday, and has predicted the surging demand from China for its products will continue.
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Asian business capability lacking, says new national scorecard
A new report signals a call to action in boosting Asian capability for Australian businesses, according to its author.
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Parliament to vote on China FTA today
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will move a motion in the House of Representatives today asking for support of the free trade agreement with China.
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China won’t modify FTA, says Hockey
Treasurer Joe Hockey claims China is unwilling to renegotiate the free trade agreement with Australia in order to further protect Australian jobs.
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PWR considering ASX listing
PWR, the Queensland-based designer and manufacturer of cooling systems used by car racing teams, is considering an ASX listing later this year.
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Industry pushes for China FTA ratification
Three industry groups will today launch a national campaign to inform the public on the benefits of the China FTA, as calls for changes to the deal grow louder.
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Hydraulics company eyes Thai, Chinese opportunities
Delta Hydraulics, the country’s biggest independent maker of hydraulics, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Brent Balinski spoke to founder John White about the company’s balance of its local and international operations.
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Building an empire in the dirt
Service, innovation and reliability have helped Dobmac prosper over more than three decades supplying the agricultural market. Brent Balinski spoke to the farm machinery company’s Business Manager, Gary Dewhurst-Phillips.
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Bluescope announces profit, warns 1/4 billion in cost cuts needed
BlueScope has swung back into profit, but has warned significant costs needed to be cut across its Australian and New Zealand operations.
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Liferaft maker blows away the competition
Hobart’s Liferaft Systems Australia may not be a household name, but it leads the world in a highly demanding area and is a supplier to navies and shipping giants all over the world. Brent Balinski spoke to its managing director, Mike Grainger.
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Logo is a bargain buy
Manufacturers are urged to take advantage of one of our most cost-effective marketing tools - the Australian Made logo. Alan Johnson reports.
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New trend in gourmet food for babies
An increasing number of parents are purchasing gourmet food for their babies and toddlers, according to industry analysts IBISWorld.
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Access to finance a challenge for Australian exporters – survey
The latest Australian International Business Survey continues to highlight the financing constraints faced by Australia’s internationally-active businesses.
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Advanced manufacturers’ needs misunderstood by government: ANCA boss
The co-founder of leading advanced manufacturer ANCA has said the government’s approach to the sector misses the point.
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Port of Melbourne lease – Opposition, Greens force inquiry
The Victorian State Opposition, supported by the Greens, will launch an inquiry into the Government’s planned sale of the Port of Melbourne lease.
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Aus manufacturing made a comeback in July
Australia’s manufacturing sector made an impressive comeback to expansion in July, according to a key index.
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Abbott accuses Labor of ‘xenophobic short-term politics’
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has attacked the Labor party for playing "xenophobic short-term politics" over the free trade agreement with China.
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“Avalanche of trade” with Iran possible following nuclear deal
Sunrice is among companies looking to trade with Iran following the nuclear deal with the Middle East nation.
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