New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
SINGAPORE — A powerful regional coalition was officially launched yesterday in Singapore to bolster ocean-impact start-ups across the Asia-Pacific, signaling a new era of sustainable innovation in one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems. The 1,000 Ocean Startups APAC Coalition—a … Continue reading New APAC Coalition to Boost Ocean Start-Ups
Chinese Naval Exercise Disrupts Regional Air Traffic
CANBERRA – Airlines operating near Australia were caught off guard last week when commercial pilots first learned mid-flight about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise in the Tasman Sea. Satellite messages seen by Reuters reveal that pilots received emergency advisories, forcing … Continue reading Chinese Naval Exercise Disrupts Regional Air Traffic
QANTAS: Senat hearing for CEO Alan Joyce
SYDNEY – Qantas CEO Alan Joyce faced a grilling from a Senate committee on Monday over the airline’s high airfare costs and travel credit refunds. The committee questioned Joyce about why Qantas was charging more than its competitors for domestic … Continue reading QANTAS: Senat hearing for CEO Alan Joyce
Australia: Former PM Kevin Rudd new U.S. ambassador
NEW YORK – The Australia government announced yesterday its nomination of Asia Society President and CEO and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as the country’s next Ambassador to the United States, commencing in March 2023. Asia Society Board of Trustees … Continue reading Australia: Former PM Kevin Rudd new U.S. ambassador
Samsung: Phone water resistance questioned
Canberra – The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd (Samsung) alleging it made false, misleading and deceptive representations in advertising the water resistance of various ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones. Since around February … Continue reading Samsung: Phone water resistance questioned
Australian PM stresses need for free trade
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday stressed the need for his country and its neighbors to embrace free trade and not close the door to markets. “Free trade opens new doors for Australian businesses to millions of … Continue reading Australian PM stresses need for free trade
ASEAN: Australia Invited to Join Association
Sydney – The Indonesian President says Australia should join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the Turnbull government prepares to host the first ASEAN summit on Australian soil. Australia is not a formal ASEAN member but takes part in … Continue reading ASEAN: Australia Invited to Join Association
U.S., Australia pledge stronger ties on economy
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump met on Friday in Washington with visiting Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The official agenda: closer economic and security relations between the two countries. In a joint press conference, Trump applauded a century-long bilateral … Continue reading U.S., Australia pledge stronger ties on economy
Australia to host ASEAN special summit in March
Canberra – Australia will host the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in 2018, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced Thursday in a statement. It will be the first time that Australia hosts an ASEAN summit of any kind. In a joint statement with … Continue reading Australia to host ASEAN special summit in March
Australia, Peru sign free trade agreement
Canberra – The governments of Australia and Peru signed off on Monday on the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA). Steven Ciobo, Australia’s Trade Minister, finalized the deal, saying it would “create new Australian jobs and drive economic growth.” The ratification … Continue reading Australia, Peru sign free trade agreement