Event | Avoiding Corruption – Legislative Updates for Australian Businesses

On Monday 10th September, AustCham will host an event with David Tonkin, Chief Counsel for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). This presentation will cover changes to Australian laws and added obligations under the Combatting Corporate Crime Bill currently before the Australian Parliament. Mr Tonkin will brief the AustCham community on the expansion of …

Food and Agribusiness Talking Points | 17/08/18

In today’s talking points Wattle wins Chinese approval to sell baby food, Chinese scientists find key gene to save fertilizer for crops, Food security: Fall Armyworm spreads to Asia, Drought delivers bumper profits for West Australian farmers   Wattle wins Chinese approval to sell baby food Chinese approval for the milk powder was announced last …

Post-Event Update | Breakfast with the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory

Post-Event Update On Tuesday 28th August, it was our pleasure to host breakfast with the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, the Honourable Michael Gunner MLA at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.  It was a tremendous honour to hear the Chief Minister excitedly speak about the rapid growth of the Northern Territory and its emerging relationship …

Healthcare & Life Science Talking Points | 16/08/18

In today’s talking points Fewer Australians are dying from hepatitis C but thousands are still missing out on treatment,The true cost of staying healthy in Australia revealed, FDA recalls are a reminder that China controls much of world’s drug supply, Centrelink new robodebt trial bypasses previous safeguard for mentally ill   Fewer Australians are dying from hepatitis C, …

Education Talking Points | 15/08/18

In today’s talking points Concerns about possible dealmaking constraints hit Chinese education stocks, Research boosts Australian universities in global Shanghai rankings, Coalition ‘alarmed’ after students with Atars as low as 17.9 accepted into teaching, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018: Asian universities climb Concerns about possible dealmaking constraints hit Chinese education stocks On Friday last week, the Chinese …

Member Event | 2018 Summer Fun Run

  Fuel Your Body for the Beijing Marathon! UFH has kindly provide you a diet plan! Click Here​ to read the full article by Dr. Lynn Zhang, Clinic Dietitian, Center for Family Medicine and Integrative Health Care, Beijing United Family Hospital. Click Here ​to see Dr. Zhang’s Bio.   Summer Fun Run is back! Starting …

AustCham Podcast | China’s Changing Landscape with Richard Bartlett

Mr Richard Bartlett is a lawyer with multinational law firm King and Wood Mallesons. Prior to his work at King and Wood Mallesons, he worked for 11 years at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia , and before that, at Allens law firm. He has been in and out of mainland China for over 30 years, has …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 14/08/18

  In today’s talking points Government tests interest in Sydney’s first mining licence since 1993, Turnbull beats Abbott over NEG, now Frydenberg has to win Victoria, Organic solar battery sets record for converting sunlight to energy in Chinese study, U.S. crude exports to China falling despite tariffs exception   Government tests interest in Sydney’s first mining licence …

Member Event | Endless Summer Offers at EAST, Beijing

Endless Summer Offers at EAST, Beijing | 盛夏,相遇北京东隅 (Beijing, 8 August, 2018) – This summer EAST, Beijing has arranged an assortment of delicious offers across its various food outlets for guests to escape the heat and retreat from the hustle and bustle of the capital. From luxurious champagne afternoon teas in Domain, to healthy weekend brunches …

Financial Services Talking Points | 10/08/18

  In today’s talking points Asian shares slip despite upbeat Japanese economic data, China private equity funds suffer wave of closures, World Bank appoints CBA for first bond deal on blockchain and Alibaba may merge food delivery units to step up battle against rival   Asian shares slip despite upbeat Japanese economic data Despite the growth of Japan’s …