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If the TPP dies, Australia has other game changing trade options
Despite last-minute efforts by the Obama administration, the US Congress’ ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is in serious danger.
September 23, 2016 1 comment
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Expansion should create 50 new jobs at SA company, says founder
The founder of South Australian manufacturer Hegs has said a growing number of contracts is expected to double the company’s headcount.
September 16, 2016 0 comment
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Viewpoints: do foreigners have more freedom to invest in Australia than in almost any other country?
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently said: “China has more freedom to invest in Australia, indeed all foreigners have more freedom to invest in Australia, than almost any other country.”
But is this true? We asked two experts to discuss the evidence for and against this statement.September 9, 2016 0 comment
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The least-skilled workers are the losers in globalisation
Concern over the employment consequences of globalisation is again driving political debate. Look no further than the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and the rise of protectionism in American and Australian politics to see the disenfranchisement of low-skill workers with the effects of international trade.
August 30, 2016 7 comments
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Murray Goulburn increases profit despite turmoil
Dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has increased net profit by 61.2 per cent, despite a turbulent year in which it retrospectively cut its farmgate milk price.
August 24, 2016 0 comment
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US applies 522 per cent duty on China steel after dumping ruling
The United States’ commerce department found that Chinese companies had sold surplus steel below cost in the US, ordering import duty increases of 522 per cent for cold-rolled steel. Sky News reports that US steel industry representatives claim the market has been distorted by dumped products, and it has had to make 12,000 jobs redundant … Continue reading US applies 522 per cent duty on China steel after dumping ruling
May 20, 2016 0 comment
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Australian standards should be good enough for exports to China: Blackmores boss
Blackmores’ chief executive has said health products approved by Australian standards should not need to be approved again to be sold in China. Fairfax reports that Christine Holgate said approval by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration should be recognised in China, and this would make exporting easier. “If Australia had harmonisation, the recognition that we have … Continue reading Australian standards should be good enough for exports to China: Blackmores boss
April 15, 2016 0 comment
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The Middle East open for exports
The Middle East offers huge potential for Australian exporters, particularly as we look to expand and diversify our export markets away from Asia. Andrew Watson writes.
March 11, 2016 0 comment
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Manufacturing opportunities abound across Asia
The recent China FTA is very good news for certain manufacturers, while others might find better returns in other Asian countries. Alan Johnson reports.
March 10, 2016 11 comments
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Business SA gets grant to help boost SME exports
Business South Australia has been awarded a federal grant to help SME businesses access export markets, particularly those with recently-signed free trade agreements with Australia.
March 9, 2016 0 comment
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Bicycle manufacturing on rise as cars take back seat
Boutique manufacturers Astir Frames, Bouwmeester Composites and Finch Composites are taking advantage of South Australia’s strong manufacturing history and access to university testing facilities to gain a foothold in the potentially lucrative cycling market.
March 7, 2016 0 comment
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Food and beverages shone as Tasmanian exports surged in 2015
Food and beverage led the way in a surge in overall exports from Tasmania last year.
March 4, 2016 0 comment
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Asia’s Top Imports [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Chinese stock market may have sent jitters through the region after it commenced 2016 with a shaky start, but the bigger picture is that Asia remains one of the main growth drivers of the world economy.
February 17, 2016 0 comment
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Indian PM reaffirms manufacturing goals at Hannover-style event
India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has opened a week-long event highlighting the goal of boosting manufacturing in the developing country.
February 15, 2016 0 comment
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Trans Pacific Partnership signed in NZ
The Trans Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest trade deals in history, was signed yesterday in Auckland.
February 5, 2016 0 comment
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Australian businesses see hope for 2016
Australia’s CEOs are more optimistic now about business conditions than at any time in the past three years, according to a survey by the latest Australian Industry Group.
February 2, 2016 0 comment
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Australian high-tech manufacturing “booming”
The depreciation in the Australian dollar has seen manufacturing exports up sharply, led by high-value companies selling into global supply chains.
December 3, 2015 10 comments
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What is advanced manufacturing? The experts have their say
Though not a new term, “advanced manufacturing” has gained a lot of traction in Australia in the last year or two. There is no universal definition of the term, despite organisations all over the world making their own attempts to pin it down.
November 16, 2015 1 comment
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Unions attack Labor over China FTA support
Unions have attacked the Labor Party over its support for the free trade agreement with China, saying the amendments the government has made still leave workers unprotected.
October 22, 2015 0 comment
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Labor agree to pass China free trade agreement
An agreement has been reached between the federal government and opposition on the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), following a meeting between the trade minister and shadow minister last night.
October 21, 2015 0 comment