In today’s Talking Points: Chinese health and pharmaceuticals companies show increasing interest in purchasing 100% shares of Australian supplements companies; Tasmanian ‘tobacco-free generation’ bill declared to be legally sound; numbers of Chinese couples seeking IVF jump in 2015-16 after introduction of second-child policy; Chengdu leads innovation in healthcare space as trend of government support for …
Financial Services Talking Points | 08-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Foreign and joint-venture enterprises now able to register as private securities firms with the Asset Management Association of China opening up investment in Chinese stock markets; Shenzhen Stock Exchange overtakes Shanghai; dramatic increase in fraudulent transactions in Australia; Chinese stocks slide as investors fear further weakening of the yuan and instability in Europe. …
Energy & Resources Talking Points | 07-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: AGL Energy warns of fall in profits due to costly spot purchases; report advocates China adopt renewable energy integration policies to reduce energy waste; Rio shelves plans for iron ore mine in Guinea; Beijing’s groundwater depletion causing it to sink 11 cm per year. AGL Energy warns of $100m plunge in gas …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 06-07-2016
In today’s Talking Points: Alibaba launches new wine platform; Weetbix sales rise following its appearance in Ode to Joy; Chinese demand for Australian beef and wine continues to grow after ChAFTA; Australian Agricultural Minister Barnaby Joyce refutes claims by One Nation that halal products are driving up grocery prices. Alibaba launches new wine platform Alibaba has launched a …
Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 05-07-2016
In today’s talking points, The Children’s Hospital of Shanghai launches an initiative to provide donated breast milk; WHO receives report of cases of avian influence A(H7N9) from NHFPC; University students making up to $3000 a week selling baby formula and vitamins; Report finds Australia one of the most obese nations in the world. Shanghai’s first “breast …
AustCham Podcast | Pisco, Pop-ups & Partnerships – Innovation in the F&B Scene
Culinary incubator Hatchery is priming the next generation of restaurateur-entrepreneurs for the discerning stomachs of Beijing’s bon vivants. We sit down with co-founder Alex Worker to chat about the importance of start-ups collaborating with existing businesses, how to engage both local and expat communities, and Hatchery’s new program for budding entrepreneurs in the food …
Post Event Update | Joint Chamber Briefing on KPMG’s Global CEO Outlook
On the 29th June, AustCham along with the American, European, French, British, Benelux Chambers of Commerce, the China Britain Business Council, and KPMG hosted a briefing of KMPG’s Global CEO Outlook 2016. Mr John B. Veihmeyer, Chairman of KPMG International and Mr Honson To, Chairman of KPMG China, shared the findings of KPMG’s Global CEO …
Financial Services Talking Points | 01-07-2016
In today’s talking points, China’s sovereign wealth fund appoints vice mayor of Shanghai as new General Manager; the State Council announces pilot program for Chinese bank subsidiaries to invest in startups; regulators to clarify new rules for foreign hedge fund managers in China; and Chinese millennials drive consumer demand and direction. Shanghai vice mayor to …
Post Event Update | July Mentor Walks
Mentor Walks Asia in Beijing: July 8, 2016 Event Details Date: Friday, July 8th, 2016 Time: 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM Location: Ritan Park, South Gate (located on Guanghua Lu, at the intersection of Jianhua Lu) Registration: RSVP is required. Participation is free. If you would like to register as a mentee for the …