The federal government has concluded negotiations with Hong Kong on the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the deal to come into force next year.
The conclusion of the agreement with
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Maryborough manufacturer expanding locally to target new markets
Maryborough’s supplier to the Australian building industry, Hyne Timber, is commencing construction and advanced manufacturing glue laminated timber plant with support from the Queensland State Government.
Minister
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Victoria releases Southeast Asia trade and investment strategy
The Victorian government has released its strategy to help local companies access Southeast Asian markets and increase trade and investment in the growing region.
Called Globally Connected, the government’s
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Queensland IIoT company, Movus, secures $4.8m investment
Blackbird Ventures, Telstra Ventures and Skip Capital have invested $4.8 million in Brisbane-headquartered company Movus, a developer of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) sensor and machine monitoring
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British, Australian regulators strengthen cooperation on fintech
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) have signed a new agreement to extend their existing cooperation on fintech innovation.
As per
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Kibaran to construct pilot overseas graphite manufacturing plant
Kibaran is set to build its pilot plant for producing battery-grade graphite following outstanding results of feasibility study it conducted on downstream processing of graphite from its Epanko Graphite
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Redflow cashes up to target battery demand areas
Australian battery company Redflow has unveiled an investment package that will raise $14.5 million to target sustainable delivery of its zinc-bromine flow batteries to high demand areas such as telecommunications.
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NSW Budget: $73b for infrastructure and $96m for local businesses
The 2017 NSW Budget has been revealed, including $72.7 billion for infrastructure and $96 million to support local businesses. Here is a breakdown:
Infrastructure
$7.2 billion
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World Bank forsees pickup in manufacturing and trade
The World Bank has reaffirmed its forecast that global economic growth will improve to 2.7 per cent this year, with an improvement in manufacturing and trade, market confidence and commodity prices.
According
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ECA supports Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement
The Export Council of Australia (ECA) has welcomed the launch of negotiations over the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (A-HKTFA).
Hong Kong is a crucial trade and investment partner for Australia,
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Foreign workers needed to support SA shipbuilding
The Naval Shipbuilding Plan has been released, outlining how the Australian government expects to deliver $89 billion worth of ships over the next few decades.
According to the report, there will need
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Milk manufacturer invests $12m in SA facility
Italian multinational dairy company Parmalat has committed to a $12 million upgrade of its Adelaide factory. The company has invested $30 million in the Clarence Gardens facility since 2011.
The company’s
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Upcoming federal industry agenda to have “tough love” approach
Industry minister Ian Macfarlane has said that the upcoming National Industry Investment and Competitiveness Agenda will follow a “tough love” approach to assistance.
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Rudd and Chinese President Xi both want China free trade deal
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both expressed a desire to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
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