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Breaking into the Chinese construction development market

Mark Unger, MD, Woodhead Int., Shanghai

What does it take for an Australian business to successfully break into the Chinese construction development market? Mark Unger, the Managing Director of Woodhead International’s Shanghai office, has a clear message: the competition is fierce and the stakes are sky-high, but success can be immensely rewarding.
For Australian architects and designers, the prospect of entering the [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Infrastructure | No Comments

Climate change – Green Building Councils of China and Australia

Romilly Madew, Chief Executive, Green Building Council of Australia

According to Romilly Madew, the Green Building Councils of China and Australia are combining their industry knowledge and experience to combat the biggest challenge facing the world today: climate change.
We can no longer take the future survival of our planet for granted. In particular, climate change and unsustainable economic development pose grave threats. In order [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Infrastructure | 1 Comment

Australia – Enterprise, innovation and international business

The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

The Rudd Labor Government is now well into its second year in office and I appreciate this opportunity to update readers on the initiatives and reforms that have taken shape over the past 18 months.
Our mission is to build the infrastructure that supports the highest quality of life within the Australian community as well as [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Infrastructure | No Comments

China preparing for healthcare system reforms

Vivian Lin, Professor of Public Health, La Trobe University

As China prepares for a wave of reforms to its national healthcare system, Australia has much to offer by way of example and opportunities for partnership, writes Vivian Lin.
In April 2009, the Government of China announced its long-awaited plans for reforms to the health sector. The move signalled China’s acceptance of the vital role its [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | health | No Comments

Joining forces against infections – swine and avian flu

Prof. Lu Yongxiang of the Chinese Academy of Science and ANU Vice Chancellor Prof. Ian Chubb

Australian and Chinese scientists have joined forces in combating the avian and swine influenza strains that threaten to confront the world with an overdue pandemic.
In the ongoing war against the potentially fatal avian influenza virus – and the more recently threatening swine flu – Australian and Chinese scientists have a secret weapon: a joint project [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Science and Technology | No Comments

22 years in China, Australian company Astron Ltd

Alex Brown, Managing Director, Astron Limited

After 22 years in China, Australian company Astron Limited became the largest Zirconium chemical producer in the world. China Australia business asked Alex Crown, Astron Managing Director, what the company has learned along the way.
Q. Can you provide an overview of Astron’s business?
Astron Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) and is based [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Science and Technology | No Comments

Natural partners in innovation, science and research

Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Australia is an international leader in many branches of science and technology. China is rapidly emerging as a global scientific superpower. That makes our two countries natural partners in innovation, science and research.
We already have a strong bilateral relationship in science and technology. Australian and Chinese researchers are working together on many big issues, with [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Featured, Science and Technology | No Comments

Learning English in Australia

More than 160,000 international visitors enrolled in English courses in Australia in 2008

Consistent course quality and innovative approaches to learning – not to mention lifestyle attractions – are increasingly making Australia a preferred destination for students wishing to learn English.
English is a major world language, the lingua franca of business and commerce, academe, medicine, aviation and sport as well as pop culture. It is increasingly spoken between [...]

Sep. 10, 2009 | Education | No Comments

Studying a diploma in horse management

Saddled up: Smiley Chan at Sydney’s Richmond TAFE

When a life-long love of horses inspired Smiley Chan to pursue a career in the horse racing industry, a Diploma in Horse Management at Sydney’s Richmond TAFE allowed him to follow his dream and confirmed his resolve to make it to the top.
Smiley Chan was 13 years old when he first fell in love with [...]

Sep. 9, 2009 | Education | No Comments

International nursing student, Lizzie Dang

Associate Professor Lizzie Deng: exchanging ideas on community nursing

Whether you are a student or an academic, adding an international aspect to your nursing career is every bit as valuable and exciting as it sounds, discovered Lizzie Deng.
Contrary to popular belief, nursing degrees around the world are not all the same. Just ask Renli (Lizzie) Deng. As an Associate Professor of Nursing at China’s [...]

Sep. 9, 2009 | Education | No Comments

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