Post Event Update | Breakfast with ANZ Chief Economist

On September 19, AustCham and ANZ held an exclusive breakfast with ANZ’s Chief Economist and Head of Research, Richard Yetsenga, at the Grand Hyatt Beijing. More than 40 people, including leading business figures and students, attended the session to hear Mr Yetsenga’s thoughts on global macroeconomic trends and issues, including the influence of technology and …

Member Event | Grand Hyatt Beijing “Wine Journey to France”

Date: 21 September, 2017
Time: From 6:30PM
Price: CNY195+15% per person (New member of the Wine Club can enjoy a “Buy One Get Two” offer) or CNY175+15% per person (For the members of Wine Club and Club at the Hyatt only)
Venue: Grand Hyatt Beijing, lobby level, Redmoon
Location: 1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing
Membership and bookings: +86 10 6510 9024

Financial Services Talking Points | 19/09/2017

In today’s talking points: Venture capitalist cautions about Australian start-up companies expectations; UN Secretary-General discusses sustainable development goals; China’s business confidence grows; Chief Chinese Bitcoin exchange announces end to trading amid crackdown. 

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 15/09/2017

Evolution mining may sell Edna May gold site; Production shut down after Empire Oil and Gas enters into voluntary administration; Iron ore producers ramping up operations in face of strong demand; China aims to spread bio ethanol gasoline use countrywide by 2020

Education Talking Points | 14/09/2017

Increase in grants by the Ministry of Education will see the student dropout rate fall; More African student choosing to further education in China; Australia loses its top position in Asia Pacific in the latest university humanities ranking; OECD report reveals Australia lacks in science graduates

Event | September Aussie Drinks & Alumni Social

Date: Friday September 22, 2017
Time: 6:30AM – 9:30PM
Price: Members Free | Non-members 50RMB
Venue: Hatchery
Address: 88 Dongsi 9th Alley, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007, China
RSVP: Please RSVP to events@austcham.org

Healthcare & Lifescience Talking Points | 12/09/2017

China extends maternity leave for female employees; A new test developed in Australia allows easy detection of a disease causing sudden blindness; Mushrooms used to purify water resulting in greener technology; China and Myanmar work towards reducing Malaria along border.

Financial Services Talking Points | 08/09/2017

In today’s talking points: It is still summer for the Chinese stock markets; Chinese Yuan continue to rise amidst geopolitical tensions; ASX issues ‘please explain’ to Chinese companies; China to establish RMB 100 billion fund for regional cooperation projects with Russia.