Energy & Resources Talking Points | 18/11/2016

China implements numerous gas measures to stimulate investment and third-party access; Customers’ burden to increase amid rising coking coal prices; China to urge sustainable development of the economy; Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production to increase in line with Chinese national priorities.

Member News | Colliers opens new Shenzhen Office as a fully flexible workspace

Colliers International recently launched its new office in Shenzhen, designed as a fully flexible, activity-based workplace. Located in the LEED Platinum-certified Kerry Plaza Tower Two in Futian district, the new office is leading the flexible workplace trend as the most cutting-edge workspace in South China, providing enhanced efficiency and future-proofing for Colliers Shenzhen’s continued expansion …

Financial Services Talking Points | 03-11-2016

Housing prices continue to rise in Sydney, Melbourne over 2017 signalling a possible 2018 bust; Foreign funds welcome in Shanghai manufacturing; China Construction Bank enacts debt-for-equity swap with Xiamen CCRE worth US $739 million; China’s debt risks controllable through future challenges: official

September Aussie Drinks @ JW Marriott Hotel Beijing

Join us our September Aussie Drinks on Friday the 30th of September at JW Marriott Hotel Beijing. Enjoy discount beer, wine, cocktails and complimentary finger food as well as great company. No RSVP Required for this event Date: Friday, 27th May 2016 (Click here to add event to your Outlook calendar or iCal) Time: 6:30PM-9:30PM Price: Free (Members) 50 RMB (Non Members) Venue: JW Marriott Beijing, …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 03-08-2016

In today’s Talking Points: Merger of major Chinese steel companies under consideration; overcapacity reductions boost profits for Shaanxi Coal Industry Co and China Coal Energy Co; new study suggests carbon capture and storage may be more safe than first thought; CNOOC forecasts loss of 8 billion yuan, its first since it started trading.   China considering …

Asthma and Travel in Beijing

Beijing’s air quality is often cited as a key concern for travellers to China, particularly those suffering from asthma. Dr Fiona Newton, a family medicine physician at Beijing United Family Hospital, offers a thorough and practical guide for asthmatics interested in travelling to China. The article outlines simple effective ways of managing asthma, both before …

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 …