After what was dubbed the most important political election in modern times, Joe Biden was finally declared President-Elect by US networks over the weekend. After the exhausting unpredictability of the last four years of Trumpism, a Biden presidency will have a far-reaching impact on global markets and economies. What are the most likely implications for… Read more »
China is a popular business hub for both local and foreign companies. Setting up a physical presence in a country that offers many opportunities for your business operations is a strategic move. China is renowned for its dark factories and automated processes and any business where manufacturing plays a role can benefit from this expertise,… Read more »
A new ecommerce parcel delivery service will enable Australian businesses to sell to online consumers in China and have the items delivered to their doorsteps. The service called eSAL, has been launched by Australia’s largest parcel delivery company, AMS eGroup. Approved by Chinese Customs, the service is the first of its kind and will provide… Read more »
“There was no Pearl Tower, and I was the tourist attraction at Yuyuan Garden.” China has changed immeasurably since Susan Corbisiero first made her way to China in 1990, and as Trade Commissioner and Post Manager with Austrade in Shanghai now, Susan’s key piece of advice to Australians looking to do business in China is: recognise just… Read more »
It’s almost 50 years since then prime minister Gough Whitlam first recognised the communist government in China and in doing so paved the way for Australian Chinese relations. At the time Whitlam’s recognition of the Chinese government was considered radical, but today the late PM is considered a visionary who brokered the beginning of the… Read more »
As Australia gears up for Chinese New Year, the three NSW winners of the NBNco, Glocals Academy mentorships have their sights set on launching their businesses into China. With recent research suggesting China is the most attractive market for Australian business expansion, Kemu Café on the Central Coast, Screen Weaver in Wollongong and Koala Eco in Edgecliff, hope to capitalise… Read more »
Economist Tim Harcourt has fond memories of his Commonwealth Bank HQ replica moneybox. After all, school banking was one of his first initiations into the world of finance. Today Harcourt is a renowned economist and university fellow, whose TV show The Airport Economist provides viewers with all the tips and tricks you need to set… Read more »
Anyone who has visited the country recently knows the growth in China is real, and very visible. In 1950 some 544 million people lived mostly in villages; by 2015, the population had ballooned to 1.38 billion people, with 56 per cent living in cities. The scale of construction being carried out to accommodate this population… Read more »
In the big, fast-moving consumer goods company my wife works for, management devotes a lot of energy to their China strategy. Last year one of their products, a mosquito repellent for children, sold really well in China through Diagous (Chinese shopping agents). This year they produced more of the same product specifically for the Chinese market, and… Read more »
Australian businesses in the healthcare sector are well positioned to capitalise on significant changes in the Chinese healthcare system as major demographic shifts unfold in the world’s second largest economy. NAB’s Institutional Banking Global Head of Healthcare and Ageing, Michael Ball, says there’ll be 358 million people over 60 years of age by 2030 —… Read more »
Have you flirted with the idea of taking your small business to China? With almost 1.5 billion people and an increasing desire for Australian commodities, the reason is obvious. The potential revenues are tempting but given some high profile failures, this market is not for the faint hearted. To minimise your risk and avoid common… Read more »
Before expanding your business into China there are some key steps you must take to protect your brand and your business.
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