Companies failing Australia on Asia index
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The lack of success and reluctance of companies to invest into Asia is Australia's primary weakness, according to the inaugural Lowy Institute Asia Power Index.
The lack of success and reluctance of companies to invest into Asia is Australia's primary weakness, according to the inaugural Lowy Institute Asia Power Index.
Australia is ranked sixth in the Lowy Asia Power index, punching above its weight in the region, largely due to its energy resources and defence networks, but that is set to decline by 2030.
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