Message from the Minister Counsellor 2015 closed with the release of Australia’s National Innovation and Science Agenda which includes a Global Innovation Strategy to improve Australia’s international innovation and science collaboration. We also had the release of the 2015 results of the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), which demonstrates the continued research excellence of …
New Years Aussie Drinks @ MEI Whisky Bar, Rosewood Beijing
Kick off 2016 and join us for for the first Aussie Drinks of the year on Friday the 29th of January at MEI Whisky Bar, Rosewood Beijing. Expect discount beer, wine and cocktails, as well as good company on the night. Date: Friday, 29th January 2015 (Click here to add event to your Outlook calendar or iCal) Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM …
AustCham Podcast | The Paris COP 21 with China Policy
In Late 2015 the United Nations community met for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 21. The conference was looking to create some binding agreements among member nations in which to limit global temperature increases to under 2 degrees this century. China Policy a leading Beijing based policy analysis and strategic …
Healthcare and Life Sciences Talking Points 29-01-2016
29-01-16 Infant formula restrictions introduced It is predicted that up to 80% of current infant formula brands may disappear from the Chinese market. China has introduced restrictions on the manufacturers of infant formula limiting sales to just three brands per a manufacturer. The restricts which are expected to be implemented soon are appear to be …
Financial Services Talking Points 28-01-2016
Slater & Gordon shares plunge Slater & Gordon shares slid by as much as 17 per cent as the company appears to have missed its self-imposed deadline to update investors about closely watched cashflows. Slater & Gordon said that the process of reviewing its approach to financial forecasting was also proceeding as planned under its …
Member News: Hatchery Soft Launch Promotion
Hatchery – Beijing’s first restaurant incubator – is opening its doors and we welcome you to celebrate with us by enjoying some killer promotions! Limited dinner reservations are now open for Hatchery’s first concept, Mighty Mo’s – book now and don’t miss out. Mighty Mo’s Story The saltiest of seadogs who travelled the South Pacific …
Future Business Leaders Program: Let’s unpack China’s policy process
AustCham Beijing’s Future Business Leaders Series will launch with a special event in cooperation with China Policy. As China’s most prominent research and policy analysis company, the China Policy team will be presenting to AustCham Future Business Leader Scholars on unpacking China’s policy process. Three senior China Policy representatives, Philippa Jones, David Kelly and Charles Horne …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 27-01-2016
China’s dependency on foreign oil increases China’s dependency on foreign oil imports has exceeded 60%, as consumption rose 4.4% last year. The rate will further increase in 2016 as vehicle ownership becomes more common, urbanisation advances and the state continues boosting oil reserves. However, as the economy has slowed, energy consumption is slowing. 2015 energy …
FBL Program: Online marketing in China for e-commerce
This event is open only to nominated Future Business Leaders. (Applications are now closed) AustCham Beijing’s Future Business Leaders Program is pleased to present our next installment in cooperation with Netconcepts China on the topic of “Online marketing in China for e-commerce.” E-commerce offers huge potential for Australian and New Zealand brands in China but without …
Education Talking Points 26-01-2016
Students demand loans written off More than 7500 Americans have applied to have student loans worth some $164 million written off in the past six months, using an obscure section of federal law which was recently rediscovered by student activists. In recent years, spiraling education costs have caused momentum in an anti-college revolt in …