| Austrade launches new hub to help Australian companies export to India | The Indian economy is liberalising fast and will pass the US$3 trillion mark in 2021, according to the IMF. Rapid growth has triggered opportunities in resources, agriculture, technology, healthcare and infrastructure. To aid exporters, Austrade has launched a major new program, the Australia–India Business Exchange (AIBX). | | | |
Government launches strategic action plan for services exports | The Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment launched a new services exports Action Plan on 6 April. Services make up 20% of Australian exports and are growing by 3.2% per year. | | | |
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| | Updates from Japan and Korea show changing attitudes to food and fintech | Austrade's network of overseas posts provide regular updates on everything from supply chains to customer behaviour. In our latest update, advisers in Tokyo and Seoul examined challenges and opportunities in Japan and Korea. | |
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| | Fintech receives export boost with Austrade–FinTech Australia Agreement | Australia's tech sector outperforms in global markets – especially when it comes to exploiting 'first-mover' advantage. In late March, Austrade signed an agreement with FinTech Australia to increase export services to the sector. | |
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Cut through the complexity | To help exporters, Austrade has developed a range of digital export services to guide your overseas journey. | | |
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| | Australia's 'Big 3' help power the economy through COVID | The Benchmark Report 2021 charts the Australian economy's steady course through the global pandemic. In this blog, Austrade economist Edmund Tang explains the huge contribution made by resources and agricultural exports. | |
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| | Plant-based protein products grow vigorously in China | Multiple Chinese markets remain open to Australian exporters. One of them is the plant-based protein market, which relies on imports for 40% of supplies. A reputation for clean, green produce gives our producers an advantage. | |
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| | India's new economic strategy highlights potential for Aussie METS | The Indian Government's new Australia Economy Strategy – published in December – highlighted how Australian METS could help India develop its mining sector. A new Insight examines the prospects. | |
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| | Openings for Austech as digital revolution sweeps Arabia | Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East and is pivoting from oil wealth to a highly diversified economy. Austrade's Riyadh-based adviser provides an insight on rapid transformation in the digital sector. | |
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| Canberra-based Shaw Wines starts exporting to Southeast Asia despite the travel ban | This premium vineyard had its Asia expansion plans derailed by COVID-19. Undeterred, CEO Graeme Shaw worked remotely with Austrade in Singapore to sign up a top distributor and get exports moving. | | | |
| Pivoting in the pandemic: Australian entrepreneurs turn to global markets | Four Australian companies describe how exporting got them through lockdowns and helped set them on a new commercial path. | | | |
| | Over the coming weeks and months Austrade is hosting a range of webinars to help you succeed in India. Upcoming webinars will cover a variety of industries including education, mining, railways and water. | | | |
| Global Market Insights Seminar: Middle East and Africa | 29 April: Join Austrade, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Export Council of Australia on 29 April to hear from experts on doing business in United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Get insights into the economic conditions and drivers of growth in these markets. | | | |
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