Financial Services Talking Points 06-05-2016

Small businesses welcome cuts to company tax rates The recently released Australian budget includes cuts to company tax and an inclusion of businesses with an annual turnover of under 10 million dollars in the definition of “small businesses”. NAB Business’ Executive General Manager, Cindy Batchelor, believes that as 97% of Australian businesses are considered small …

Energy & Resources Talking Points 05-05-2016

U.S automotive and energy giant Tesla taps into China’s new-energy car market     U.S electric automaker and Energy Storage Giant Tesla Motors Inc, has stated that the company plans to establish at least 10 new stores across China this year. Zhu Xiaotong, president of Tesla China, further reiterated Teslas optimism regarding China, stating that he …

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Education Talking Points 04-05-16

Chinese-language education praised by U.S officials as furthering bilateral ties U.S officials in attendance to the National Chinese-Language Conference held in Chicago, have applauded the role of Chinese language education in heightening U.S China cultural exchanges and ‘overall ties’. U.S senator Mark Kirk further underlined Chinese education’s role in advancing Sino-U.S ties, stating that education …

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Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 29-04-2016

China still faces big food supply shortfall 中国仍然面临着巨大的粮食供应短缺 According to Ren Zhengxiao, head of the State Administration of Grain, China’s food situation is ‘alarming’ despite year-on-year increases in harvest yields. Currently, China has a 9.9 million tonne deficit regarding gain produced and consumed annually. China’s food security is being hampered by its rising population and …

Health & Lifesciences Talking Points 28-04-2016

GP’s to play bigger role in China’s Health System. 全科医生将会在中国医疗改革中发挥重要作用 The State Councils healthcare reforms for the year have been published, outlining a General Practitioner (GPs) pilot program, as well as a reduction of dependence upon drug revenue for health centres. The State Council stated that the GOP pilot program will be rolled out across …

Financial Services Talking Points 27-04-2016

China’s central bank pumps more money into market 中国人民银行向市场注入流动性,缓解资金面紧张 On the 25th of April, China’s central bank pushed a large sum of money into the Chinese market in order to help relieve some of the liquidity strain. 180 billion yuan was directed by The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) into ‘seven-day reverse agreements’, which allows …

Energy & Resources Talking Points 26-04-2016

Electric cars and the oil impact With the use of electric vehicles (EVs) continuing to grow, major carmakers and tech companies are investing significantly in developing long range electric cars that are more affordable and perform better than gasoline alternatives. This is a trend we’ll continue to see, last year battery prices for electric vehicles …