DNA tags to ensure authenticity Counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs are becoming an increasing problem in modern and developing countries alike. Pharmaceutical companies and government regulators are continually looking for ways to mark genuine drugs and detect fakes. Biotech company Applied DNA Sciences may have an original solution: tagging legitimate drugs with engineered DNA. The tag allows …
No end to Chinese appetite for Sydney real estate Global investment in properties are not expected to wane in 2016, with Sydney and Melbourne retaining their positions as the investment destinations of choice in Asia Pacific, a survey by the Asian Association for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Vehicles (ANREV) has shown. Despite jitters in …
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 …
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 …
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 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. …
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 …