Sydney convention centre on track
Sydney and the conventions industry are set for for a massive boost with the imminent opening of the city's International Convention Centre.
India's growth could shift Pacific focus
The Asia-Pacific economies like China and Japan are our largest trading partners, but other economies are emerging as very important, such as India.
Small exporters adopting new Efic loans
The importance of the Efic Small Business Export Loan scheme comes sharply into focus when considering the stretched cash flow of many exporters.
Efic aids small exporters when markets beckon
While the government continues to open opportunities via free trade agreements, EFIC is ensuring small businesses have the finance.
Trade framework to supersede tariffs
The next period of trade will likely be governed by broader, framework-styled agreements, rather than simple tariff treaties.
Sydney's new facilities to woo business
Convention and exhibition visitors can spend up to six times more than leisure tourists, hence the push to secure more of the lucrative corporate market for Australia.
Online booking is industry sweet spot
Online travel booking is the sweet spot of today's travel industry.
Service exports to China and India set to boom
Maturing economies to Australia's north, especially China, are triggering greater demand for services as investment in industrial and construction gives way to a need for expertise.
Austal's strong links to US Navy
Exports are often an unrecognised but critical element of the viability of many major local defence industry companies.
Land back in focus as agreements open markets
Agriculture is back as an export earner as the dollar weakens and agreements for free trade and trade facilitation open up markets, writes Mark Abernethy.
