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
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, 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
Thailand and Japan strengthen investment ties
Bangkok – Thailand and Japan have had close diplomatic relations for 130 years. The two countries are good partners in many ways, especially trade and investment. The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) took the country’s relations with Japanese investors to … Continue reading Thailand and Japan strengthen investment ties
China: Adjusting to new economic realities
Beijing/Shanghai – As China’s economy continues its transition to a more moderate phase of growth, the business environment is also undergoing changes, and German companies are adjusting their expectations. Companies anticipate slower expansion of business, but expect better growth for … Continue reading China: Adjusting to new economic realities
Electro-mobility: Beijing and Berlin cooperate
Berlin / Beijing – Under the framework of Sino-German Electric Vehicle Strategic Partnership, the Sustainable Transport Programme of GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) provides support to deepen … Continue reading Electro-mobility: Beijing and Berlin cooperate
Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport
Beijing – Thre GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) and the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MoT) jointly launched the “Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport” project in Beijing … Continue reading Sino-German Cooperation on Low Carbon Transport
Vietnam Investment Seminar in Berlin on July 7
Berlin – An investment seminar with representatives of the Ha Tinh province will be held by the Vietnamese embassy in Berlin on July 7. The delegation from Vietnam is headed by Chairman Mr. Vo Kim Cu. The event is organized in cooperation … Continue reading Vietnam Investment Seminar in Berlin on July 7
ASEAN, Australia Continue Partnership to Support AEC
Jakarta – ASEAN and Australia today signed the Exchange of Notes on the Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program Phase II (AADCP II) at the ASEAN Secretariat. Le Luong Minh, Secretary-General of ASEAN, reiterated his … Continue reading ASEAN, Australia Continue Partnership to Support AEC
Malaysia: IS attacks in Kuala Lumpur planned
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian police have arrested 12 people linked to the militant group Islamic State and seized explosives, foiling a plan to attack several locations in and around the capital, which is hosting the ASEAN summit. Security had already … Continue reading Malaysia: IS attacks in Kuala Lumpur planned