Emerging markets a diverse and complex group
Austrade chief economist Mark Thirlwell says Australia's largest trade partnership is with an emerging market, China.
Economic integration intense, says Australia China Business Council
It's something of a misnomer in Australia's trade relations but China is still classified as an emerging market.
Asia's trillion-dollar infrastructure spend
The amount of money invested into Asian infrastructure between 2015 and 2025 is expected to be about US$5.3 trillion.
Iran's trade appeal but banks wary
Iran – The Islamic Republic – is an oft-touted trade opportunity for Australia, in large part due to having a population of just under 80 million and a big economy.
Professionals need to change mindset on Asia
Australian legal and management consulting firms are well-positioned to tap into growing opportunities in Asian markets.
China's offshore shopping spree and the quest for cash flow
Anbang, the insurer on a $32bn overseas shopping spree, is one of many companies embracing Beijing's 'go out' directive. But their big cash offers come with transparency worries.
Link to young Asian leaders offers hope
Emerging leaders across Asia are meeting their Australian counterparts. Three explain how they got involved.
Universities capitalising on surge in students
Education remains a key component of the economy, with foreign students contributing about $18 billion a year, of which between $4 billion and $5 billion is paid directly to universities in fees.
Commercial investors flocking to Australia
The flood of capital across borders looking for commercial property shows no sign of abating, with $US407 billion ($561.4 billion) of deals struck worldwide during the first half of 2015, up 14 per cent, property agency CBRE says.
Transparency needed on trade deals
Before the end of the year, the Productivity Commission is due to report on how investment barriers may be stifling growth in Australian services exports.
