Three decades of economic reform have boosted economic activity, generated jobs and increased wages for Victorian workers at higher rates than across the rest of Australia, a new report released by the
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Australia promotes trade interests in Vietnam
Assistant minister for trade, tourism and investment Mark Coulton is on an offical trip to Vietnam to promote Australian economic and trade interests.
As part of his trip on April 3-6, Coulson will
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Trade in services sets new record
Australia’s total trade in services reached a new record of $166 billion in 2016-17, driving economic growth and helping create new jobs.
The record has been driven by services exports rising 8.3
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ASEAN, Australia commit to boosting liberalisation, digital trade
The two-day ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Sydney was concluded on Sunday with leaders of member countries committing to promote free trade in the region.
Several initiatives were announced during the
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Vic gov unveils strategy for trade with India
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to double the value of Victoria’s annual goods exports to India to almost $1 billion over the next decade.
Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled Victoria’s
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Trade mission to Myanmar to showcase Vic state’s tech and skills
Victoria’s skills and expertise in international education, digital innovation and food and fibre is being showcased this week in Myanmar this week through Victoria’s first ever trade mission to the
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Chinese manufacturer opening Bunnings rival store in Sydney
Chinese building materials and homewares company China Lesso Group Holdings is opening its first exhibition space in Sydney. The company, which manufacturers hardware, building materials and electrical
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frosty Boy Australia enjoys a taste of China during trade talks
Frosty Boy Chief Executive Dirk Pretorius has returned to Australia with a positive outlook for
the country’s manufacturers and businesses looking to break into the Chinese market.
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Obama confident TPP will be secured this year
US President Barack Obama believes the Pacific Trade deal can be finalised this year, despite continued disagreements among prospective members.
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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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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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Unions rally against China-Australia FTA
Over 2,000 union workers held a rally against the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brisbane yesterday.
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Trade diplomat puts fears about China in perspective
A senior Chinese trade diplomat has said that fears about Chinese investment in Australia are out of step with the facts.
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