Record exports for iron ore, coal
Iron ore and coal were once again Australia’s top export performers, according to the latest figures from the Australia Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE).
The latest ABARE report shows that export volumes for iron …
Doha on pause until 2013: USA
US government trade adviser Professor Robert Thompson has warned that a conclusion to the Doha Round of trade negotiations may not occur until 2013, after US farm lobbyists expressed increasing dissatisfaction with free trade.
Thompson described …
US may challenge China on internet
The USA is considering the legal possibilities of challenging Chinese internet restrictions, although a US trade official has proposed that a direct approach might be a better bet.
US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said they were …
Interpol tracks illegal wildlife trade
A targeted campaign against the use of protected wildlife in medicinal products has resulted in a haul worth 10 million euro.
Operation Tram, run by Interpol, used national wildlife enforcement authorities, police, customs and specialised units …
Corporate travel in recovery
Corporate travel is on the rise again, according to John Borghetti, Virgin Blue’s next CEO and former executive general manager for Qantas. He says he believes travel always rebounds after a downturn.
“As the economy recovers, …
Global tourism expected to transform
The United Nation’s World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) says the recent global economic downturn has taught the sector some lessons and will run a program of activities and events at the ITB Travel Trade Show in …
Chile earthquake reveals wine export gap
Last month’s earthquake in Chile revealed an unexpected opportunity for Australian wine exporters, with Chilean wine production at a standstill as the South American nation rebuilds its country.
According to Farm Weekly, Chile lost 12 percent, …
Sex sport an export success
Australia’s first pole dancing school is scheduled to open franchises in Malaysia and Singapore in June, according to Bobbi (her professional name) of Bobbi’s Pole Studio.
The Singapore branch will also host the first Miss Pole …
ABARE predicts boost in farm exports
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) predicts that the value of Australia’s farm export will rise around 10 percent by the 2014/15 financial year.
In the meantime, earnings for the 2009/10 and 2010/11 …
Australia assists Chile after earthquake
The Federal Government will provide an initial contribution of $5 million emergency assistance to Chile after an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck the South American nation last weekend. This includes $4 million …
