Click here for the full report 11 April, 2016 Chinese investment in Australia has returned to positive growth[i], rising very strongly with a record number of deals taking Chinese investors into new industries – including healthcare for the first time – and new geographies. Investment into commercial real estate has made up for the drop …
Member News: New United Family Jianguomen Clinic
On Thursday, April 14th United Family Healthcare will be celebrating the recent expansion, and move, to their new United Family Jianguomen Clinic, now located between Buildings 14/15 of the Jianwai Diplomatic Residence Compound. United Family Healthcare would like you to join them for a health talk or just to stop by for a tour of …
Financial Services Talking Points 08-04-2016
Chinese foreign exchange reserves on the rise The People’s Bank of China released data on Thursday showing that Chinese foreign exchange reserves have increased in March, unexpectedly ending a declining streak lasting since November. With a top of $3.21 trillion in March, foreign exchange reserves rose by $10.28 billion from the previous month according to …
April Mentor Walks
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL Mentor Walks started in Beijing in 2013. This year hosts and organizers are Capital M, AustCham Beijing, AmCham China, Britcham and Viva. The program brings together established and emerging women leaders in our community for a morning walk to discuss professional and personal successes, challenges and aspirations. Mentor Walks bring together established women leaders …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 07-04-2016
Landmark Sanmen Nuclear project expected to be online in 2016 Chinese nuclear officials confirmed yesterday that the world’s first unit using Westinghouse Electric Company LLC’s AP1000 nuclear reactor design is anticipated to be online this year in China, with a second unit operational by June the following year. The Sanmen project, located in Zhejiang province, …
Education Talking Points 06-04-2016
Australian education and tourism exports nearly match iron ore figures With Australia’s longstanding reputation as a major commodity-exporting nation, it’s no surprise that the value of Australian education and tourism exports remains relatively under the radar. In recent years however, it’s been Australia’s natural environment, highly regarded education system and low currency that has attracted …
Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 01-04-2016
Leading Chinese healthcare company to bring improved health services to China Ciming, one of China’s leading healthcare companies, has announced plans to bring advanced medical services offered abroad, such as foreign doctors, medicines and equipment, to the home market. The chairman of Ciming Health Checkup Management Group Co Ltd, Hu Bo said that the company …
National Australia Bank appoints Mr Ciqiang Lu as General Manager for its Greater China Business
Mr Ciqiang Lu (魯賜強) has been appointed the National Australia Bank’s (NAB) General Manager of Greater China where he commenced his role on 1 March 2016. Mr Lu is based in NAB’s Hong Kong branch located in Pacific Place. As Australia’s largest business bank, NAB’s strategy in Asia is highly relationship-driven and focuses on …