Education Talking Points | 16/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: Australian university to become fully solar powered; West Australian Government reverses funding cuts; Cost of education soars; Parents demand greater punishment for bullying    Australian university to become fully solar powered The University of New South Wales has unveiled plans to become the first fully solar powered university in Australia in a release on …

Member Event | BSB Shunyi Open Day

The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi invites prospective parents to come and see our school in action! Visit our Primary, German Primary and Secondary classrooms to see the great teaching and learning taking place. Try a second language, draw a masterpiece in Art, learn a new fact in our IB Diploma classes, listen to …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 12/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: New guidelines released to encourage M&As in coal industry; China encourages the use of new energy cars; China set to lead in renewable energy; South Australia to develop world’s largest thermal solar plant   New guidelines released to encourage M&As in coal industry According to a release by the National Development and Reform Commission …

December Updates from AAC, Beijing

For December, Asian Agribusiness Consulting has the following updates: New Hope Group has completed the acquisition of Australia’s Real Pet Food Company New Hope Group has completed the acquisition of Australia’s Real Pet Food Company from Quadrant Private Equity for A$1 billion (CNY 5 billion), in a move to further its foray into the fast-growing …

Education Talking Points | 11/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: Micro online lessons becoming popular in Chinese countryside; Finnish Expert believes Australian Schools are exerting ‘too much control’; Xinjiang organises education programs for impoverished people; NSW education minister advocates for a more ‘inclusive’ education system   Micro online lessons becoming popular in Chinese countryside Online study in small time slots is trending among rural …

Member Event | YCIS Beijing Open Day

  YCIS Beijing Open Day 北京耀中开放日 Join our Open Day on February 1 at the Yew Chung International School of Beijing campus to meet our Co-Principals, Noel Thomas and Christine Xu, and to learn more about our school’s unique education model. Parents will have the opportunity to see the exciting changes that are happening all across our campus and visit …

Food & Agribusiness Talking Points | 10/01/2018

  In today’s talking points: Australian Medical Association calls for sugar tax and ad ban; Ocean warming puts fisheries at risk; China’s salt industry faced an unprecedented change in regulation; Tasmanian cherry producers employ technology and social media to fight fake produce in Asian markets   Australian Medical Association calls for sugar tax and ad ban …

Financial Services Talking Points | 09/01/2018

In today’s talking points: First national fund to guide foreign services trade; China’s forex reserves hit the highest level in 15 months; Real time payment just around the corner for Australians; Australian dollar highest in 3 months   First national fund to guide foreign services trade China launched its first national fund of 30 billion yuan …

Post-Event Update | Future Business Leaders & Young Professionals Networking

On Friday, January 12, AustCham Beijing, in conjunction with BenCham, British Young Professionals, NorAlumni China and the Association of Young Italians in China, invited all Future Business Leaders and Young Professionals to attend a special night of networking at Arcade. This event brought together Beijing’s next generation of industry leaders for a night of competition and fun at one of Beijing’s hottest new hangouts. …

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