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Editor, Asia-Pacific Trade & Logistics
Hiroshi Tanaka tracks the trade flows between Australia and major Asian economies. He reports on maritime logistics, port efficiency, and the dynamics of Pacific trade partnerships.
hiroshi.tanaka@ausbizdaily.comThe latest report from the Reserve Bank of Australia indicates that the global energy transition is driving a surge in demand for critical minerals. As a major producer of resources such as lithium and rare earths, Australia faces a historic opportunity, but also encounters supply chain competition and investment bottlenecks.
This article starts from three major housing crises in Australian history, analyzes the motives, effects, and limitations of government intervention, and explores their implications for the current housing market, economic structure, and investment opportunities.
MMG deploys digital twin at Queensland zinc mine to optimize flotation process, improve production capacity and consistency. This article analyzes the commercial significance, industry trends, and investment implications of this technology for the digital transformation of the Australian mining industry.
After eight years of negotiations, the EU and Australia have reached a comprehensive trade agreement, eliminating 98% of tariffs and securing the supply of critical minerals. This move is seen as a key step for Western allies to seek economic diversification amid policy uncertainties in the United States, with far-reaching implications for Australia's resource exports, investment inflows, and the Asia-Pacific trade landscape.
The shortlist for the 2026 Edie Energy & Technology Awards has been announced, covering categories such as AI, smart grids, and renewable energy. Although no Australian companies were directly selected, the award trends hold significant reference value for Australia's mining, renewable energy, and clean technology strategies. This article analyzes the global energy transition directions revealed by the awards and their implications for Australian businesses.
Savannah Resources plans to seek a secondary listing based on its London listing, as interest in its Portuguese Barroso lithium project grows. This article analyzes the potential impact of this move on the Australian lithium industry and the Asia-Pacific supply chain.
Based on the latest retail consumer report, analyze the insights of economic factors, consumer value orientations, AI applications, and supply chain strategies for the Australian retail industry.
The New South Wales government has launched the second round of the Clean Technology Innovation Stream under the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, injecting new momentum into the green transformation of Australia's manufacturing industry. This article analyzes the policy's impact on business opportunities, industry supply chains, and Asia-Pacific trade prospects for enterprises.
The Australian government plans to abolish negative gearing to lower housing prices, but the market response has been lukewarm, potentially triggering the most severe market correction in 40 years. This article analyzes the business implications, industry trends, and long-term impacts behind the policy.
INA Solar’s latest financial report shows a sharp increase in revenue and profit, reflecting the accelerated formation of India’s solar manufacturing and localized supply chain. This change will also affect Australia’s role in Asia-Pacific clean energy trade.