TALKING POINTS| EDUCATION 27/5/19

In today’s talking points, trends in the Chinese education industry show that the industry will double, challenges are highlighted with entering the Chinese education market despite it’s profitability and Asia and Latin America continue to grow as opportunities for Australia’s intake of international students.

MEMBER NEWS | Pinsent Masons Publication: ASEAN Green Infrastructure Gets $1 Billion Boost

A $1 billion finance facility to support investment in ‘green’ infrastructure across southeast Asia was announced last week in Thailand. The new facility aims to serve as a spur for private capital and will provide loans and necessary technical assistance for sovereign sustainable transport, clean energy, and resilient water systems among other green infrastructure projects, …

MEMBER NEWS | Pinsent Masons Publication: Hong Kong and Australia Sign Free Trade Deal

Hong Kong and Australia have signed a deal on free trade and services which Hong Kong has said improves conditions for two-way investment and guarantees zero-tariffs on goods. The deal covers goods, services, investment, intellectual property, government procurement, competition and other related areas. Hong Kong commerce and economic development secretary Edward Yau, who signed the …

Member News | North Head Report: Reputation of Financial Services

North Head with support by ORC International has produced a report on Reputation of Financial Services in China. The report was issued on 24 January, 2019. During the Global Financial Crisis China’s financial services industry were only tangentially affected and did not suffer the same kind of deep, long-term reputational damage that occurred in the US and …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 12/09/18

In today’s talking points Renewables to fuel future of Sino-Africa energy ties, Queensland could reap $24bn renewables boom if it phases out coal generators, Australian coal exports hit record high and China signs a record deal to buy LNG from Qatar.   Renewables to fuel future of Sino-Africa energy ties Africa’s energy demands are rising due …

Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 10/09/18

In today’s talking points China could become the lab meat capital of the world, Australia’s biggest supermarkets and honey supplier accused of selling fake honey, policy makers and experts seek ways to scale up Africa’s agriculture and $10 million in agriculture grants now available in Queensland.   China Could Become the Lab Meat Capital of the …

Financial Services Talking Points | 29/08/18

In today’s talking points 7 investors back world’s first blockchain bond, no ministers named for financial services or superannuation in Scott Morrison’s new frontbench, China unveils top 500 private firms with Huawei peaking the list and Chinese tech companies are growing more powerful with banks turning to them for help.   7 Investors Back World’s First …

Healthcare and Life Sciences Talking Points | 21/06/2018

  In Today’s Talking Points: Alibaba Health and Merck Pharmaceuticals Team Up to Improve China’s Healthcare Services; Johnson & Johnson Institute Launches in China; Australian Firms Eye China’s Healthcare Market; Australian Coalition Government Ministers Put Forward Energy Policies   Alibaba Health and Merck Pharmaceuticals Team Up to Improve China’s Healthcare Services On Wednesday this week, Alibaba Health and Merck …