JW Marriott will like to invite AustCham Members to their Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet Please contact Sanghyeob Choi to make a booking or for more information.
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Christmas Promotion
Ritz-Carlton Beijing will like to share with AustCham Members their Christmas Promotions Please contact Sanghyeob Choi for more information or if you will like to purchase a Christmas Hamper
Member News: Argyle Hotel Group Signs its 78th property in Tangshan, China
(BEIJING, 26th of November, 2015) Australia’s Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has announced the signing of its 78th hotel in China at a signing ceremony in Tangshan, Hebei province, China. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Cheryle Irvin, Senior Vice President of AHG, Mr. Matthew Brent, representing Australia’s Trade Commission (Austrade), and the Mayor of Tangshan. …
Food and Agribusiness Talking Points 30-11-2015
Teys Australia invests to reduce carbon footprint Teys Australia has invested over $60 million AUD to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. The technology allows for the creation of a bio-gas from waste water, reducing fossil fuel energy requirements while creating a sustainable fertilizer product byproduct. The benefits extend to the nearby river …
AustCham Beijing Chair and General Manager met with the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull MP
This week AustCham Beijing Chair, Tracy Colgan, and General Manager, Nick Coyle, met with the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull MP and International Advisor to Prime Minister, Ms Frances Adamson. During the visit to Canberra, Tracy and Nick spoke with a number of Australian Ministers to discuss future activities with AustCham Beijing and our members.
Education Talking Points 27-11-2015
Rio Tinto talent development programme in Mongolia Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine in the South Gobi desert invested US$1.5 million in education and training programmes during the first half of 2015. To date they have funded the training of nearly 300 teachers and school managers to Australian national standards. In addition, Rio Tinto’s …
Member News: How to Tap into China’s Booming E-Commerce Market – CKGSB
Today, Alibaba made close to $4 billion in sales within the first hour of Singles’ Day in China, the world’s biggest online shopping event. The figure is nearly double the $2 billion spent in the same time of the retail giant’s sales last year. In fact, Alibaba’s sales reached $9.3 billion on Singles’ Day in …
Financial Services Talking Points 26-11-2015
26th Session of US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade The 26th Session of the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Guangzhou has been concluded successfully with agreement being reached in several key areas. The Commission focused on intellectual property rights, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, competition policy and technology policy. At present, China …
National Australia Bank opens new branch in Beijing
Andrew Thorburn, National Australia Bank Group CEO, toasts to the success of the bank’s China business alongside David Wang, Beijing Branch Manager Building on existing capability and coverage in China, National Australia Bank formally opened its Beijing branch on 17 November. Officiated by Group CEO, Andrew Thorburn, and Group Executive Business Banking, Angela Mentis, the …
AustCham Podcast | Chinese investment update seminar from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia
AustCham is pleased to sit down with James Wall Managing Director at the Financial Institutions Group at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. We get an update from the recent investment seminar held by the CBA in Beijing, particularly around the imminent arrival of the FTA and how it will affect investors from both China …