Ritz-Carlton Beijing will like to share with AustCham Members their Christmas Promotions Please contact Sanghyeob Choi for more information or if you will like to purchase a Christmas Hamper
Member News: Argyle Hotel Group Signs its 78th property in Tangshan, China
(BEIJING, 26th of November, 2015) Australia’s Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has announced the signing of its 78th hotel in China at a signing ceremony in Tangshan, Hebei province, China. The ceremony was attended by Ms. Cheryle Irvin, Senior Vice President of AHG, Mr. Matthew Brent, representing Australia’s Trade Commission (Austrade), and the Mayor of Tangshan. …
Food and Agribusiness Talking Points 30-11-2015
Teys Australia invests to reduce carbon footprint Teys Australia has invested over $60 million AUD to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. The technology allows for the creation of a bio-gas from waste water, reducing fossil fuel energy requirements while creating a sustainable fertilizer product byproduct. The benefits extend to the nearby river …
AustCham Beijing Chair and General Manager met with the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull MP
This week AustCham Beijing Chair, Tracy Colgan, and General Manager, Nick Coyle, met with the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull MP and International Advisor to Prime Minister, Ms Frances Adamson. During the visit to Canberra, Tracy and Nick spoke with a number of Australian Ministers to discuss future activities with AustCham Beijing and our members.
Education Talking Points 27-11-2015
Rio Tinto talent development programme in Mongolia Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi mine in the South Gobi desert invested US$1.5 million in education and training programmes during the first half of 2015. To date they have funded the training of nearly 300 teachers and school managers to Australian national standards. In addition, Rio Tinto’s …
Member News: How to Tap into China’s Booming E-Commerce Market – CKGSB
Today, Alibaba made close to $4 billion in sales within the first hour of Singles’ Day in China, the world’s biggest online shopping event. The figure is nearly double the $2 billion spent in the same time of the retail giant’s sales last year. In fact, Alibaba’s sales reached $9.3 billion on Singles’ Day in …
National Australia Bank opens new branch in Beijing
Andrew Thorburn, National Australia Bank Group CEO, toasts to the success of the bank’s China business alongside David Wang, Beijing Branch Manager Building on existing capability and coverage in China, National Australia Bank formally opened its Beijing branch on 17 November. Officiated by Group CEO, Andrew Thorburn, and Group Executive Business Banking, Angela Mentis, the …
Energy & Resources Talking Points 25-11-15
China cuts gas prices for industrial users China has cut gas prices for industrial and business users to combat pollution issues. The cuts will vary per city and will come into effect on the 20th November, with expected savings of 43 billion yuan ($6.7 billion). China has been slow to alter gas prices particularly for …
Flu Shots: FACT or FICTION? United Family Healthcare Beijing
Did you know that, each year, more than 40% of preschoolers and 30% of school-age kids miss school because of influenza (“the flu”). Additionally, up to 39% of adults will miss work due to flu-like symptoms. The World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …
Food & Agribusiness Talking Points 23-11-15
Vice-Premier Wang Yang elaborates on plans for China’s agricultural modernization One of the objectives outlined in the proposal for the 13th Five –Year Plan is agricultural modernization. Last week, Vice-Premier Wang Yang published an article in the People’s Daily further describing the Chinese government’s plans. The focus will be on innovation, both technological and managerial, …