Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

In celebration of #NationalRedWineDay, wine not check out our Wine in China video series!😉🍷 Social media and e-commerce are crucial in China's wine market. 🤳🏻💻 To effectively capture this dynamic market, wine brands need the right combination of e-commerce, social media and offline experiences. Hear industry experts across China share their top tips on successfully building your wine brand in China: 🍷 Leveraging emerging social platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu (RED), for brand storytelling and influencer partnerships. 🍷 Optimising the offline experience through staff training, in-store activations, and exceptional customer service. 🍷 Adapting market entry strategies to sync with evolving consumer preferences. This week Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is in Shenzhen, China showcasing Australia’s offering with the "Sparkling Australia" wine tasting, part of the ‘Shine in Shenzhen’ campaign. This event provides Australian #wine exporters an opportunity to introduce their premium, cool-climate offerings to major Chinese importers, distributors, and retailers in the Greater Bay Area. It's a grape time to see how Austrade’s Go Global Toolkit can support your wine export journey: https://ow.ly/ss1z50T86zr #AustralianWine #AussieWine #China #SoutheastAsia #retail #FB Jay Meek | Andrea Myles 麦舒岚 - China Geek | Lauren Gilbert 劳伦 | Winnie Tang | Stephanie Zhou | Vivian (Jingyi) Li | Grace Chen

Austrade is proud to support the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) in Melbourne (Naarm) today! At the conference, we proudly launched a series of case studies showing how a diverse workforce – including people with disability, can make valuable contribution to Australian #tourism businesses. Watch the video of Emad and Nici from the Mail Exchange Hotel in Melbourne who shared their story at today’s conference: https://ow.ly/7WCV50T795h ✅👨🍳 In the June quarter last year alone, A$6.8 billion was spent by travellers with accessibility needs and those travelling with them, representing around 21% of total domestic tourism spend in the quarter. To find out more, view the report on accessible tourism by Tourism Research Australia: https://ow.ly/jXis50T793I Need more staff in your tourism business? People with a disability can contribute to your talented, reliable and hard-working team.💡 It’s easy to source skilled staff through the free #JobAccess service that has a range of resources to assist businesses in employing people with disabilities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8mP6jDE #WorkforceDiversity #Diversity #Employment #HR #SmallBusiness #Tourism #Recruitment Carla Giuca | Samantha Palmer FIPAA | GetAboutAble

Australia is set to become a major global producer of hydrogen.🔋🦘 Ahead of The APAC Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition, hear from Dr Jehan Kanga, founder and CEO at hydrogen storage business Rux Energy. Rux Energy’s goal is to directly contribute to abating 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually, by 2030. They aim to achieve this goal by using their patented nanomaterial technology to tackle the energy transition’s largest problem related to hydrogen: storage. Visit Team Australia at the Australian Government Pavilion, and learn more about Australia’s hydrogen capabilities: https://ow.ly/95f850T6cXq Karin van Wesep | Kelsey Hill | Joel Smouha | Ella Ryan

The wine sector in Asia is developing fast, which means new opportunities for Australian wine producers.🍷🍇 In #China, consumption patterns are changing, with more demand for new and different types of wine. Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)’s three-part Wine in China video series shares insights from industry experts on: 💡 Changing consumer preferences: Chinese consumers are branching out beyond traditional reds to explore white wines and niche varietals. 💡 Premiumisation: Imports priced A$8-10 FOB in China are in demand as wine knowledge and appreciation deepens. 💡 Diversification: While Aussie wines once dominated, Chinese and South American labels are seeing greater market share. 💡 Consumption shifts: Business gifting continues, and drinking wine at home is growing in popularity. This week #Austrade is in China with Wine Australia and other partners showcasing the best of Australian wine and promoting new opportunities for growth in the region. See how Austrade’s Go Global Toolkit can support your wine export journey: https://ow.ly/TFz750T4Fr0 #AustralianWine #Aussiewine #China #SoutheastAsia #retail #FB Jay Meek | Andrea Myles 麦舒岚 - China Geek | Lauren Gilbert 劳伦 | Winnie Tang | Stephanie Zhou | Vivian Li | Jingyi Liao | Matthew Davidson Wine Australia | Wine Victoria | South Australian Wine Industry Association | Wines of Western Australia | Wine Tasmania | New South Wales Wine Industry Association | Martin Cole | Frances Jiang | Inca Lee | Larry Jorgensen | Amanda Whiteland | Stephanie Duboudin | Lee McLean | Marianne Duluk | Jordan Szmekura | Tony Burnett | Helen Sawczak 海伦 | Brad Gosling

This week ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott, Business Champion for Singapore hosted delegates from the inaugural #SoutheastAsia Investment Deal Teams investor mission in Melbourne.🌏💡 The delegates, who visited #Singapore and #Vietnam in June, were joined by fellow Business Champions and senior government leaders from Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Export Finance Australia. It was a terrific opportunity to discuss why Southeast Asia matters for Australia’s future prosperity, and how the Australian Government is working with the private sector to deepen investment, particularly through the Deal Teams Initiative. Business Champions are key to implementing Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. A huge thanks to Shayne Elliot, Louise Adams (Business Champion for Vietnam) and Jennifer Westacott AO (Business Champion for Indonesia) for being part of this important post-mission follow up. Learn more about how we are supporting Australian investors in Southeast Asia: https://ow.ly/ZiH450T3Fbx #AusSEAInvested Peter Horn | Gerald Thomson | Amanda Copping | Frances van Ruth | Stuart Rees | Adi Bray

Hydrogen has the potential to be an important contributor to Australia's net zero transformation.✅💡 Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition on 12-13 September, we’re showcasing Stanwell Corporation Limited! ⚡️🦘 Hear from Phil Richardson, General Manager, Hydrogen Projects on how Stanwell Energy is developing into a #RenewableEnergy and storage company, supplying Queensland through the Central Queensland Hydrogen Project and the Central Queensland Hydrogen Hub. Visit Team Australia at the Australian Government Pavilion at the Summit - and learn more about Australia’s hydrogen capabilities: https://lnkd.in/gXyRKj4j #APACHydrogen2024 #GoGreenwithAustralia

Join Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and our partners for insights on two-way trade and investment in the #Philippines.🇵🇭🤝 Hear from Paula Guino, Program Director, Southeast Asia Business Exchange, Austrade and Peter Horn, Deputy CEO, Austrade on how businesses can benefit from the work toward Australia’s #SoutheastAsia Economic Strategy to 2040. Join us at the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines’s roadshow running 26-30 August across capital cities. Don’t miss our events! 📍 Local briefing, Monday 26 August, Melbourne. Austrade Deputy CEO Peter Horn, joined by: - Vivian Sulit Santos, Deputy Director of General Operations, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - Jack Madrid, President & CEO, IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPAP) - Benjamin Romualdez, President ANZCHAM, Managing Director, Telstra - Kimmi Siu Dewar (蕭劍明), Executive Director ANZCHAM, Marketing Director Asia, Aristocrat. 📍 Local briefing, Wednesday 28 August, Brisbane. Program Director, Southeast Asia Business Exchange, Austrade Paula Guino, joined by: - Vivian Sulit Santos, Deputy Director General of Operations, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) - Jack Madrid, President & CEO, IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP) - Benjamin Romualdez, President ANZCHAM, Managing Director, Telstra - Kimmi Siu Dewar (蕭劍明), Executive Director ANZCHAM, Marketing Director Asia, Aristocrat. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gfVB9ikB and rsvp to [email protected] by August 23. Sign up for Austrade’s updates on opportunities in Southeast Asia: https://lnkd.in/gYcEWn6X

Meet the founders of Aussie startup givvable.com (and sisters) Naomi Vowels and Frances Atkins.💡✅ Seeing growing demand by corporate businesses to work with suppliers that align with their values, the pair founded givvable; a due diligence platform focused on sustainability. The platform tracks businesses across environmental, ethical sourcing, social impact, governance, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Its data is all third-party verified, meaning organisations don’t have to rely on self-reporting from their suppliers. 🔎🌿 As the Australian startup expands into Southeast Asia, Austrade’s Landing Pad program introduced givvable to forward-thinking businesses aligned with their sustainability focus. Through Austrade connections and existing clients, the startup has built a customer base in #Singapore, #Malaysia, the #Philippines, #Thailand, #India and beyond. Its customers include Ayala, Bupa, Moet Hennessey and Singtel. Get the full picture of how Austrade and the Landing Pads program are helping givvable make connections across Southeast Asia and beyond: https://bit.ly/4fuSXub #SustainableSupplyChains #EthicalBusiness #AustralianTech #SupplyChains #LandingPads

Prepare to be bowled over; the world’s largest #cricket stadium is Aussie designed!🏆🏏 Designed by Australia’s Populous, the Narendra Modi Stadium has space for 138,000 and is fittingly located in #India, home to some of the world’s most passionate cricket fans.🇮🇳 The pitch perfect stadium’s round, open shape gives every seat an uninterrupted sightline of the action on the field. 👀⚾ Populous incorporates sustainability in all its designs – howzat for innovation! The stadium features low-energy LED lighting and a state-of-the-art drainage system that keeps rain delays as short as possible. India’s passion for cricket is driving more investment in sporting stadiums, with Populous recently working with the Government of Gujarat on the masterplan and concept design for the 350-acre Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports enclave. ‘India is aspiring to become a global leader in sports,’ says Isha Rathee, Principal, #PopulousDesign. ‘There’s a big focus on the creation of top-grade sports venues and training facilities. It’s an awesome time to be in India.’ Get the pitch on how Austrade is helping Populous bring its sustainable designs to India and the world: https://bit.ly/46Ehp8h #SustainableDesign 📸 (clockwise): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the grounds of Narendra Modi Stadium celebrating new trade ties on 3 March 2023, interior and exterior of the stadium.

I am excited to share the launch of the Australian Dealroom Ecosystem 🚀 This new tool shines a light on the Australian tech and VC landscape. It offers businesses, innovators and investors a 360-degree view of the Australian technology ecosystem 🔧 👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gGcyFkwz 🤘 It's free for most users 🖖 To learn more, join me for a demo of the platform on 22 August 2024. At the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), we will be promoting the Australian Dealroom Ecosystem so that Australian businesses can find the global VC investment that they need. Global VC can use the platform to find Australian businesses to invest in. And I know that many founders, businesses, accelerators, universities and innovators across Australia will find many use cases right here at home 🏡 This is a great step forward for the Australian tech and innovation ecosystem. Check it out! To register for the demo, go to: https://lnkd.in/gnhUCZxB Jay Meek | Anthony Weymouth | Malcolm Roberts | Phillip Georgios | Madeline Ferguson | Matthew Lamprecht | Henry Camacho | William Johnson | Helen Oh | Betty Sun-Lucas | Sunil Joshi | Andrew Barnes | Rachel Howard | Lauren Adams | David Camerlengo | Anastasia (Ana) Nishnianidze | Tanya Koicheva | Jonathan Saw | Carmel Akhavari | Christopher Stedman | Ann Damien | Milena Bliss Kate Cornick | Nicole Blackett | Imogen Winsborough | Ashby Field | Rosa Yilmaz | Vanessa King | Ben Samy | Alon Meidan