Australia & Asia Pacific
Australia stands at an interesting place on the global stage. In this issues hub, our experts identify the big issues and discuss long-term strategies for understanding the complex relationship we have with the Asian market and the opportunities that are available both within and outside our borders.
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Solving Australia’s mining productivity problem
Australia can restore its competitive edge in resources but it requires serious reform.
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Will the Asian Century be the rebirth or death of Australian manufacturing?
A rising Asia is both an opportunity and a threat to Australian manufacturers and not all will survive.
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Chinese investment - A tale of two deals
In a fragile M&A market anxious about deal completion risk, how can Chinese investors give confidence to Australian targets and investors?
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Breathing life into the Asian Century White Paper
A new Implementation Plan sets out the paths of action and time-frames to achieve the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper’s 25 key objectives.
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Chinese outbound investment - The growing sophistication of China’s “Go Global” policy
China seems to be committed to its Go Global Policy and increasingly adept at managing legitimate competing policy objectives.
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Australia’s new Anti-Dumping Commission - Shuffling deckchairs on the Titanic?
Will Australia’s new anti-dumping policeman save Australian manufacturing?
Reverse break fees payable upfront - The new name of the PRC M&A game
An innovative structure of paying reverse break fees as an upfront deposit provides targets with some protection from the risk of bidders walking away from a deal.
Australia’s irrational approach to trade with China
Is Australia jeopardising its goal of free trade with China for the sake of short term protectionism?
Chinese investment - A new, bolder approach
China’s private investment firms are emerging as a global investment force, but how does their investment approach compare to their state-owned cousins?
China's aging population
China's one child policy is showing its long term impact with an aging population. But other factors can off set some of this impact.
A snapshot of the Asian Century White Paper
Thriving in the Asian Century will require a clear plan to seize the opportunities it will bring.
Success in the Asian Century - A coach’s lesson
Business leaders should care most about Australia's integration with Asia.
Capabilities - The key to connection
The Asian Century White Paper sets 25 national goals, but two stand out. The connections we make with Asia and the capabilities we need to do that.
Managed funds in the Asian Century - A real opportunity for Australia?
Australia may have missed the opportunity to become the Asia Pacific financial services hub, but not the beacon of best practice.
Reform in China
The world watches reform in China closely. Some perceive that slower economic growth has an impact on reform. Is there a trade-off between the two?
Balanced growth in China
China's growth has been born out of market imbalances. So what does it mean for China to have a goal of balanced growth?
Investing in Africa via Australia - Why it makes sense
Chinese investors are seeking out Australian mining companies with African operations as a simplified way to access Africa’s mineral wealth. Because Australian miners have a valuable asset, too - a good reputation.
China and India
Analysts often liken China and India in terms of growth. But the two are growing differently. Are there lessons here?
The significance of inflation in China
Inflation is a key economic indicator for China. Chinese leadership is keen to keep it under control for the sake of social stability.
Slower growth in China
Is China's phenomenal growth slowing? And if it is, what does that mean for the rest of the world?
RMB currency reforms gather strength
As the Chinese government continues its reform, increasing numbers of Australian companies are discovering the benefits of trading in RMB.
The implications of explosive growth in China and India
The Asian Century phenomenon is having huge impacts worldwide.
A brief lesson on China's State Owned Enterprises
An influential part of the Chinese economy is in the hands of state owned enterprises. These are heavily concentrated in the heavy industry sectors of the Chinese economy in energy, steel, chemicals and other major areas of the Chinese economy.
Foreign investment in Australian agriculture - Where to from here?
Foreign investment in Australian agricultural land has become a hot button political issue. But there are a number of different factors at play.
Cultural understanding is key to Chinese literacy
Chinese literacy is not just about speaking Mandarin - it's just as important to have a thorough understanding of the differences, perspectives and practices of the Chinese culture.
China-Australia relations - The question of courtesy
Courtesy plays a very important role in the business world, but the approach of China and Australia is a key difference between the two nations.
The internationalisation of China's currency
The gradual internationalisation of China’s currency is the beginning of a very important trend that is gaining momentum on a global scale.
New SASAC rules signal greater transparency and accountability
There has been some suggestion that there is a “crackdown” by Chinese authorities on outbound foreign direct investment (OFDI) by Chinese State-owned Enterprises.
Crossing the river by feeling stones - China's internationalisation of the RMB
The currency swap agreement between Australia and China is a positive step forward in our relationship with our largest trading partner. But it’s about more than that…
Australia's place in China's urbanisation
Over 20 years, the Chinese population now living in cities has grown from 18-50%. This rapid urban migration has underpinned the biggest resources boom in world history and leaves many wondering how this impacts Australia's trade with China.
Change on the horizon for China-Australia relations?
China's upcoming leadership change has many guessing how it will impact Australia's relationship with the region.
What's the secret to doing business in China?
Business in China is a very different operating environment than Australia. So it’s very important to have good advice on the ground and to spend ample working out what it is you really seek to want to achieve.
China's role on the global stage
How will China's ongoing management of its currency in the international market impact economic reform and new policies within its borders?
If Asia is the new Britain, we need a new passport
Australia’s proposed Asia Region Funds Management Passport seeks to ease current regulatory differences relating to the sale of financial products between Australia and Asia.
Procurement from China - Managing expectations
We live in a global economy and face increasing pressures on price in delivering projects. How can companies in Australia and globally meet the challenge of finding ways to procure the most efficient product?Related News
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