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November 2015 Issue 17 |
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Australia’s role in our region and the broader world is rapidly changing. Technological developments and changing global networks are growing international trade, two-way investment, and the exchange of people and ideas. The result is reshaping business practices and revolutionising Australia's relationships with the rest of the world. |
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ASEAN is an important region for Australian businesses, second only to China in the ranking of Australia’s leading trading partners, although the diversity of economic systems and levels of development in the region means that analysis of ASEAN’ s relationship with Australia is not always as insightful as analysis of Australia’s individual relationships with the member countries of ASEAN. |
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For updates and information about Thailand’s trade and investment as well as the current economic situation and investment opportunities |
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Push for investments expected to enable GDP growth of 5% in 2016 |
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THAILAND'S TOTAL investments are expected to grow by 8-9 per cent next year, compared to 2-3 per cent on average during the past several years, because of government initiatives, especially in the high-technology sector, resulting in an economic expansion of 5 per cent next year. |
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The DFAT South East Asia Regional Aid Program is pleased to announce that the new Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) is now open. The platform is a mechanism for business to formally partner with DFAT on investments that deliver a combined social and commercial return. DFAT will co-invest between $100,000 and $500,000 with organisations who wish to explore opportunities that also create development impact. Funds must be matched at least 1:1 by business and align with regional and bilateral aid investment priority areas, as outlined in the online grants system website. |
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Interview: Thailand ready for ASEAN Community, eyes greater gains: academic |
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With an ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Community expected to take shape by the end of this year, Thailand will benefit from further economic integration especially with the planned ASEAN connectivity that will link the North-South and East-West corridors, a Thai academic commented. |
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Vice President Josh Hyland attended the Mining and Women in Lao PDR and Thailand forum on Wednesday 21 October at the Sukosol Bangkok Hotel. |
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On Tuesday 27 October AustCham President Brenton Mauriello and AustCham Treasurer Mr Peter Emblin met with the Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Austrade to discuss the Northern Territories outward looking business mind set, engagement with existing chambers in the region and support for Thai investors into the NT. |
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On Wednesday 11 November, the Board of Investment (BOI), Ministry of Commerce and Department of Employment met with the Joint Foreign Chambers for a consultative session at the Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit. AustCham Vice President, Josh Hyland attended on behalf our Chamber. |
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AustCham Director Wayne Williams attended the Brisbane – Thai Festival on Sunday 15 November at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane. In its third year the festival received a number of visitors throughout the day and provided an opportunity to showcase and celebrate Thai culture, cuisine and traditions. |
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You're invited to join Bangkok's top chefs for a 'rescued' lunch THINK.EAT.SAVE 2015 - BANGKOK - Thursday, 3 December 12PM until 2PM, Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon. To support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve global food waste and reduce food losses along the production and supply chains by 2030, UNEP & Australian food rescue charity OzHarvest have partnered with some of Bangkok's most recognised chefs and will serve 2,030 people a delicious lunch prepared using saved ingredients otherwise destined for landfill. |
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Promotions for AustCham members Discover a variety of promotions and good deals from AustCham members. Click here |
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New Member - Team Relocate Co.,Ltd Team Relocate Co.,Ltd. is a Full Service machinery moving company providing services for all industries including packaging, office removal, HHG, and plant relocations. |
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New Member - Blue Spice Design Blue Spice is an international one-stop design and communication agency, serving a worldwide clientele. With a team of talented and creative designers, supported by dedicated account managers, we are committed to change your ideas into reality! We are a multicultural & multilingual team, with French, Thai, and American staffs. We are still an SME, therefore highly service-minded, creative, competitive and flexible. Our headquarters are in Bangkok, while we have two subsidiaries, one in Paris, the other in New York, allowing you to beneficiate from the latest trends from Asia, Europe and the US. |
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New Member - Mr. Tod Masters, Aware Corporation Limited (Individual Member) To view his profile, please click read more below. |
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Startup Exchange: Entrepreneurship in Thailand, 23 November 2015 |
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