More than 70 per cent of Australians consider manufacturing as very important to the Australian economy, a survey has revealed.
The latest research, Perceptions of Australian Manufacturing, conducted
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TPP set for formal signing in February
The Trans Pacific Partnership, a historic trade deal among 12 nations that account for around 36 per cent of the global economy, will be signed in Auckland on February 4.
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China trade opportunities on show in Sydney
More than 2,000 people, including representatives of almost 900 Australian businesses have met with Chinese producers at Sydney’s Huizhou Products Expo.
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Continued optimism among Australian SME exporters
39 per cent of SME exporters expect their export sales to increase over the next 12 months, according to new research released today by Efic.
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Australia could send fresh milk to China by boat
Australia could export fresh milk to Asia by boat and thereby double annual milk production, a Dutch logistics and engineering company says.
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Competition policy roundtable in Sydney today
Competition policy experts from government, the private sector, NGAs and academia are meeting in Sydney today.
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Help at hand for exporters
Manufacturers are facing some tough conditions domestically, however there are a number of great opportunities for expansion in overseas markets.
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Australian manufacturing contracts again
Australian manufacturing contacted for the third consecutive month in February, despite hopes that a lower dollar would boost the sector.
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Japan-Aus free trade deal in effect from today
The Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), the free trade deal between the two nations comes into effect today.
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Ai Group sees another tough year ahead for manufacturing
While the Australian dollar is back to more sustainable levels, the manufacturing industry is still facing considerable headwinds as we move into 2015.
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Ai Group sees another tough year ahead for manufacturing
While the Australian dollar is back to more sustainable levels, the manufacturing industry is still facing considerable headwinds as we move into 2015.
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China FTA could kill struggling manufacturers: AMWU
The Government’s expected FTA with China could cause the death of struggling Australian manufacturers, according to the AMWU.
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SMEs cautiously confident about export markets: report
40% of exporting SMEs expecting increased sales over the next 12 months, according to research released today by Efic
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Trans-Pacific Partnership almost finalised
Australia is close to securing a Trans-Pacific Partnership which includes 12 nations, following meetings in Sydney.
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Anti-Dumping Commission investigating steel dumping claim
Arrium has claimed that a number of nations including South Korea, Thailand and Turkey are "dumping" cheap steel products in Australia.
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Solar manufacturer Dyesol signs agreement in UK
Australian solar cell materials maker Dyesol has signed a letter of intent detailing a Proposed Distribution Agreement with Tata Steel UK.
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Kelly Engineering named SA exporter of the year
Agricultural machinery manufacturer Kelly Engineering has won the 2014 Business South Australia Exporter of the Year award.
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Efic to increase focus on SME exporters
Yesterday the government announced an expansion of Efic’s loan powers so it can support more small and medium-sized Australian exporters.
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Jacqui Lambie wants Bass Strait as part of national highway
Senator Jacqui Lambie has called on the government to include Bass Strait as part of the National Highway in order to cut freight costs to Tasmania.
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Australian manufacturing, Switzerland, and the ‘Big Mac Index’
When deciding on a plant location, CSL chose Switzerland over Australia. Kevin Gomez explains why this fact, coupled with the price of burgers, is a worry.
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