Australia: A Strategic Advantage
IE Singapore
230 Victoria Street Singapore, Bugis Junction Office Tower, Level 10
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Australia, the 13th largest economy in the world, is in its 24th year of consecutive annual economic growth. Its economy is forecasted to grow 3% annually in the next 4 years. In terms of average wealth, it ranks second in the world after Switzerland.
Australia’s advantageous location in the booming Asia-Pacific region makes it a prime choice for companies looking to expand and strengthen their presence there.
Australia’s advantageous location in the booming Asia-Pacific region makes it a prime choice for companies looking to expand and strengthen their presence there.
Event Details:
| Date | 18 August 2015 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 2.00pm – 6.00pm |
| Venue | Little Red Dot Seminar Room, IE Singapore |
| Price | $40 (including GST) |
Highlights include:
- Listen to the latest market outlook, prospects and market opportunities in the areas of food and agriculture.
- Gain insights on how the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between Singapore and Australia will better help Singapore companies explore partnerships with Australia.
- Get tips on navigating the business landscape of Australia through sharing of market know-how on business setup, financing, and other operational considerations.
- Learn from the experiences of Singaporean and Australian representatives on doing business in the market.
- Network with like-minded businesses.
Who should attend?
- Business owners, business development managers of SMEs, marketing managers, and other key decision makers in the sectors of Food and Agriculture.
Programme (subject to change without prior notice)
| Time | Programme |
| 1.30pm | Registration |
| 2.00pm | Welcome Address Mr Chua Taik Him, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, IE Singapore |
| 2.10pm | Investment Opportunities in Australia Mr Christopher Rees, Minister-Counsellor & Senior Trade Commissioner, Singapore |
| 2.40pm | IE’s Market Insight for Australia and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Mr Timothy Chua, Centre Director, Sydney Overseas Office, IE Singapore |
| 3.10pm | How IE can help you in your internationalisation journey |
| 3.30pm | Networking Tea Break |
| 4.00pm | Australia’s New Horizons: The Economy After the Mining Boom Mr Glenn Maguire, Chief Economist, South Asia, ASEAN & Pacific, ANZ Bank |
| 4.20pm | Managing Business Operations in Australia Mr Andy Dyer, Global Transaction Banking Head, Network ANZ Bank |
| 4.40pm | Australia Agriculture and Supply Chain Logistics Mayor Steve Jones, Lockyer Valley Regional Council |
| 5.00pm | Practical Tips on Investing in Australia Mr Amrit Bahra, Executive Director, 333 Capital/KordaMentha, Sydney |
| 5.20pm | Panel Discussion – Opportunities and Challenges Moderated by Mr Timothy Chua, Centre Director, Sydney Overseas Office, IE Singapore |
| 6.00 pm | End |
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