International
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Australia must remember SMEs when making trade deals
David Treisman | March 18, 2018Monash economist David Treisman explains why Australia’s SMEs should play a bigger role in international trade – and why smaller firms might still want to concentrate on domestic markets.
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First5000 readers invited to special events to mark the Sydney ASEAN Summit
Peter McKenna | March 6, 2018The Australia-ASEAN Business Council invites First5000 readers to participate in a range of events around the Special ASEAN Leaders Summit in March.
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New parliamentary inquiry to help SMEs tap global markets
First 5000 | March 2, 2018A new Parliamentary inquiry seeks submissions from Australia’s SMEs to help more firms take advantage of the nation’s free trade deals and shape better agreements in the future.
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Free trade agreements fall short for SMEs
First 5000 | February 28, 2018A KPMG executive has told the Australian newspaper that companies are not making the most of the nation’s free trade agreements and urges the Coalition to revamp its trade policies.
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Trade agreements, economic growth and the rise of China head the Asian agenda
Philipp Ivanov | February 12, 2018As Australia debates its future in an increasingly contested Asia, Philipp Ivanov, CEO of Asia Society Australia, offers a roundup of the latest developments in Australia-Asia trade and diplomatic relations.
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Hong Kong exports eased by new customs deal
First 5000 | February 6, 2018Gaining Australian Trusted Trader status can save your business time and money, offer quicker access to international trade markets and ensure a ‘lighter touch’ at the border of participating nations.
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The Asian opportunity for Australian SMEs
Valentin Henrio | February 2, 2018The growing importance of Asia in the global economy offers enormous opportunities for export minded Australian mid-sized companies.
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The risks and returns of offshoring
Stephen Barnes | January 27, 2018Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of shifting parts of your company’s operations overseas will help you make the best choices for your firm.
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Australia agrees new Trans-Pacific trade deal
First 5000 | January 26, 2018Australia will be part of a new 11 member Pacific trade agreement, opening opportunities for mid-sized firms across the region, despite the withdrawal of the USA from the original TPP.
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Australian firms issued new guidelines on reporting foriegn bribery
First 5000 | January 10, 2018The Federal Police and the Director of Public Prosecutions have released new guidance to help firms assess their responsibilities in self-reporting attempts of foreign bribery.
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Mid-sized firms well placed to drive Australian exports
First 5000 | December 20, 2017A new survey of Australian exporters underlines the rich potential for mid-sized firms to enter or expand foreign trade, target high value niches and supply global value chains.
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France looks to boost the mid-sized sector
First 5000 | November 28, 2017The French attitude to private enterprise has often been unfavourably compared to neighbouring Germany, but President Emmanuel Macron’s new Republic En Marche government has pledged to change public attitudes towards business and growth.
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Foreign policy white paper finally acknowledges world power is shifting
Tony Walker | November 23, 2017The new foreign policy paper emphasises free trade and international co-operation but the remorseless rise of China remains a grave strategic threat as well as economic opportunity.
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A German lesson for Australia
Ian McAuley | November 3, 2017Ian McAuley expands on the lessons Australia can learn from Germany’s high performing family owned businesses.
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Supporting cyber-security boosts Australian – Sri Lankan trade
Jayantha Fernando | October 27, 2017Sri Lanka’s determination to counter cyber-crime encourages trade with Australia and proves that cross-border cooperation is the key to defeating online threats to commerce and communication.