Chipping Away at a Global High-Tech Future
The international race to own the space of semi-conductors centres on Taiwan and there’s a lot at stake. Whether its computers, electric vehicles or defence technology the chips
Smart Cities and Future Trade in the Pacific
Smart cities offer huge opportunities for trade in the region but many are only becoming aware of what the future might look like Read the article
Sour Grapes Indeed
Any hopes of a quick fix in the dramatic turn for the Australian wine industry in China have been dashed with the announcement from Chinese authorities that the new tariff arrangem
US Pull-out of Trans Pacific Partnership Delivers US Pull-out of Trans Pacific Partnership Delivers Diplomatic Gold for China
Some US trade experts are urging the country to re-join the TPP as the Trump decision to dump the historic trade agreement has led to a loss of economic opportunity and US influenc
Pivoting Away from the China Trade Imbroglio
Australian industries hit hardest as a result of increased trade costs from China are trying desperately to find new markets for their produce. In some cases, it’s a race against
Have Australian Producers been Their Own Worst Enemy?
It seems like business 101 – don’t put all of your eggs in the one basket. Business leaders will tell you that you can never become too dependent on one customer as it makes yo
Around the region this week (May 24)
Coronavirus dominates the news again In Japan authorities are hoping that new large-scale coronavirus vaccination centres in Tokyo and Osaka will help contain rising infection numb