AustCham News: Australia China Youth Association (ACYA) student internship program

Austcham is proud to announce that it has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), partnering with the Australia China Youth Association (ACYA) to provide an internship program to ACYA students. The internship program will run on a 12-week, full-time basis throughout the year and, although not exclusive, priority consideration will be given to those individuals …

by AustCham Beijing News

Higher Education’s 30 Most Influential

The Australian has named the thirty most influential educators in Australia this year. Martin Riordan, CEO of AustCham Beijing member TAFE Directors Australia, has been included on the list at number 25. 25. MARTIN RIORDAN Not every lobby group boss takes the chance to get all scholarly, heading overseas for a month or three to …

Energy & Resources Talking Points 13-01-2016

Oil falls below $30 Oil dropped below $30 a barrel briefly as an absence in output restraint and concerns about China has led to over a 20% slash of value on the year. The current prices are now below cut off value for many producers, particularly the US shale gas and Canadian oil sands producers. …

Business at Barolo (Business Lunch at The Ritz-Carlton)

Business at Barolo Enjoy our new business lunch this season, Barolo takes inspiration from having an Italian childhood and adds a modern twist that only the Italians can do, from traditional antipasto buffet, your choice of main course, highlights include our passion of pasta inspired dishes, complete your meal with selection from out dessert trolley. …

by AustCham Beijing News

Education Talking Points 12-01-2016

A blessing from the sky for Curtin researchers Curtin University researchers have recovered a meteorite from outback South Australia on New Year’s Eve. The meteorite was originally seen falling in late November by locals. A group of camera observatories stationed across remote Australia, known as the Desert Fireball Network, captured the meteorites decent, and from …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 11-01-2016

Bindaree Beef a hit in China Last month Bindaree Beef with its meat and sales marketing business, Sanger Australia joined forces with JD.com, China’s largest online direct sales company to sell their ‘First Cut Pure Australian Beef’ to China. JD.com received more than 2000 comments since its launch with Chinese customers loving the product. 4.3 …

Healthcare and Life Sciences Talking Points 08-01-2016

China drops approval for first and second children The relaxation of China’s one child policy to a two child policy came into effect at the start of the New Year. Along with the introduction of this change, CPC announced the replacement of the previous approval system for a registration system. Under the approval system prospective …