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Join Austrade for this free information seminar in Margaret River WA and find out about how you can take advantage of Australia’s Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan, Korea and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Join Austrade for this free information seminar in Geraldton WA and find out about how you can take advantage of Australia’s Free Trade Agreements with
China, Japan, Korea and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Australia and Indonesia have today signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), starting a new chapter of cooperation and deeper economic management in one of our most important relationships.
Increased policy uncertainty stemming from the ongoing US-China trade stoush, other geopolitical disturbances, and tighter credit conditions at the back end of 2018 are sapping both trade and investment (see chart below).
Australia signed the landmark Free Trade Agreement with China (the ChAFTA) on 17 June 2015. The ChAFTA unlocks significant business potential in China for Australian businesses. This article outlines some practical tips to protect your innovative work when conducting businesses in China.
Find out about how you can take advantage of Australia’s Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan, Korea and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) countries.
Find out about how you can take advantage of Australia’s Free Trade Agreements with China, Japan, Korea and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) countries.
You’ve got a product, it’s new, unique and you want to make sure no one else copies it. Where do you start?
Coface will be sharing its vision of the major trends in the world economy in 2019 with businesses at its annual conference on country and sectoral risks.
In just nine days there will be major changes to the way air cargo exports are screened.From 1 March 2019, all outbound international air cargo, regardless
of destination, must:
Finding new opportunities and partnerships to grow your business is exciting – but also comes with key financial challenges. As an export supply chain business, you may find that delivering on your contracts can put extra strain on your operating costs and cashflow.
Do you an awesome idea? Firstly, SHHHH! Please keep it secret.
Recent years have witnessed a dramatic growth in private brands around the world. In 2017 every continent showed growth in the market share of private brands with Europe now just under 50% in unit sales. The global market share approaches 17% of all food products sold and is increasing at an accelerating rate.
CIIE is the world’s first national-level Import Exhibition and a significant innovation in the history of international trade. Following the highly successful inaugural event last year, the Chinese Government will again host the Expo on 5 - 10 November at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. The Expo will be attended by Central Government trade delegations with purchase demand as well as buyers from other countries.
Is your business ready to "Get Set and Go Global in 2019?" A major step in your export journey is choosing who to entrust with your product or service
internationally. Join us on Thursday 28 February for Choosing and Managing Your Export Partners - a one-day "ask and learn" intensive program covering
decision making when choosing your exporting partners, and the options available to manage the complexities of both long-distance and local business
relationships.
At Efic, we work with a wide range of supply chain businesses and understand that partnering with other businesses in the export supply chain can be a powerful growth strategy. A strong relationship allows you to work together to leverage each other’s strengths and create time and cost efficiencies.
Your brand is your identity; it’s how your customers know who you are. This could be your business name, logo or a catchy slogan. The more successful your business, the more valuable your brand becomes, so it’s worth protecting.
Strap yourselves in for an ECA “Get Set and Go Global” intensive program as we cover topics that are crucial for new or established companies involved
in international trade. This one-day program is jam-packed with export essential discussions delivered by industry experts covering trade barriers,
business structure and operations, intellectual property, asset management, plus so much more.
Thinking about exporting your franchise system? Visiting New Zealand and hearing first hand from local experienced specialists will assist in your understanding of the potential of the market for your franchise. Use the seminar to do your homework.
Building on the success of last year’s ‘100 Days for Change’ campaign, Women & Leadership Australia is administering an initiative to support the development
of female leaders across Australia’s international trade sector.
Tapping into a large international market can help you rapidly grow your business. As a vital link in a strong chain of businesses, you can gain access to networks, opportunities, industries and regions that you might not be able to achieve alone.
Join us for ECA’s FAST FEBRUARY, a jam-packed month of Lunch & Learn events covering topics crucial for all companies involved in international business, both established and new. Come and hear from our experts on getting started in export, who is out there to help, the scary bits, getting paid, dealing with financing, navigating policy and FTAs and much more. These are small group fast paced info sessions with plenty of time to drill down on your burning questions!
In Efic’s latest edition of World Risk Developments, economists Cassandra Winzenried and Fred Gibson provide insights into Australia’s export outlook for 2019, including risks and upside opportunities.
The digital economy is awash with fast-paced innovation, and for tech start-ups there is constant pressure to keep up. With so many other competing business priorities, thinking about intellectual property (IP) for ICT products and services can sometimes seem like a waste of precious time and money.
We know that start-ups are busy and thinking about intellectual property (IP) management can often seem like a waste of precious time and money. However, finding ways to protect your ideas is one of the best investments you can make in the long run, even with financial and time pressures.
Australian farmers and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of Australia’s free trade agreements with further tariff cuts set to boost Australia’s competitive advantage in two of our major export markets.
Asia has been under pressure following tighter global liquidity in 2018. Coface’s index for measuring relative vulnerability to outflows points to increasing divergence in Asia. A few markets will benefit from strong fundamentals, proactive monetary policies and ample buffers to resist outflows but others will be under pressure. Above all, the relative sustainability of the real external position is the most significant factor. Lastly, countries that do not possess flexible exchange rate regimes may struggle to smooth out currency fluctuations.
The ECA is pleased to launch a series of webinars that will assist you to understand a range of international trade topics, including e-commerce for International Markets, Free Trade Agreements, making the most of the TPP11, understanding Incoterms, and Proof of Origin declaration. These webinars are aimed at providing a snapshot of the fundamentals of each of these topics, and are ideal as a starting point on your international business journey.
This edition of policy corner provides an update on the ECA members-only luncheon with Labor’s Shadow Minister for Trade, Jason Clare. It gives you advice to help you get ready for some big changes on the horizon: the TPP-11, a possible no-deal Brexit and changes to air cargo security requirements. Plus the launch of the government’s non-tariff barrier action plan and its proposed biosecurity levy.
To better understand the corporate credit risk status in Australia, Coface conducts the 8th Survey of Corporate Credit Risk Management in Asia Pacific in 2018. You are cordially invited to participate. By completing this brief survey, you will go into the draw to win a $500 David Jones gift card.
