A new conference in 2012 will aim to develop opportunities in the infrastructure sector in Sub Saharan Africa.
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An Australian company is to be involved with providing clean water to the Ampara district of eastern Sri Lanka. Outotec Pty Ltd will undertake delivery of the third phase of an ongoing project, establishing a drinking water treatment plant, transmission mains, distribution systems and associated infrastructure to supply inland areas of the region. Outotec’s Finnish [...]
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Emergence of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies will be one of the greatest influences and opportunities for business and investment in the next decade. Just as Britain grew to dominance during the industrial revolution of the 1800s and the US during the 1900s, this century will, and is already seeing, the emergence [...]
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A report issued by the Victorian Government has predicted massive growth in housing, development and infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa region over the next 10 years. The Directory of Major Construction Developers in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) indicates that design and construction companies are set to benefit from growing opportunities as [...]
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Nigeria is just beyond the scope of many Australian exporters, but with a little foreknowledge and an understanding of where the country is heading, this African nation could be very lucrative indeed. To an average Australian, Nigeria brings forth mixed thoughts and feelings. To some, Nigeria is viewed with reservations, but to many; Nigeria represents [...]
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Government stimulus packages implemented to combat the global economic downturn have benefited e-businesses by giving them better broadband infrastructure, according to a report by global telecommunications website BuddeComm, Global Digital Economy – E-Government, E-Health and E-Education Trends. “E-government, e-health and e-education are some of the most important industries to benefit from advancements in broadband infrastructure [...]
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Leading Latin American nation, Brazil will soon be a global power and Australian businesses had better take advantage of their rise. The many similarities between Australia and Brazil give exporters the opportunity to explore and build their business in the burgeoning market. Of all the four BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) economies, Brazil is [...]
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To millions across the globe, Africa is synonymous with hunger, disease, aids, despots and conflicts. China, India and other Asian countries suffered same stereotyping until few decades ago when they started the current economic transformation through rapid industralisation and international trade. Africa is cautiously on the tails of the Asian Tigers. The continent is quietly [...]
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The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed an investment free trade agreement with China, which will see governments of the 10 ASEAN nations and China facilitate faster settlement of business and labour disputes, and repatriation of business earnings. It also stipulates that countries provide protection for foreign direct and portfolio investments, and [...]
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A study conducted by global management consultancy McKinsey has revealed that delays to India’s infrastructure plans could end up costing the nation $200 billion in output, and some 35 million jobs over eight years. The Indian government has forecast the need for $500 billion in infrastructure by 2012, but the McKinsey report, Building India: Accelerating [...]
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