Editor profile

Sarah Jenkins

Editor, Tech Innovation & Infrastructure

Sarah Jenkins covers the evolution of Australia's tech ecosystem, from fintech to AI adoption. She also tracks large-scale energy projects and urban infrastructure developments.

sarah.jenkins@ausbizdaily.com

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Australia Business

UK consumer confidence sees biggest monthly rise in nearly three years, with 'Burnham rebound' and World Cup boosting sentiment.

UK GfK consumer confidence index jumps 6 points to -17 in July, marking the largest monthly increase in nearly three years. Political changes, England's World Cup performance, and warm weather have jointly boosted sentiment, but rising energy costs and inflationary pressures may threaten the sustainability of the rebound.

Sarah Jenkins3 min read
Tech Innovation

ANZ Bank's New Technology Strategy: Nine Priorities Reshaping Australia's Banking Digital Landscape

ANZ Bank Group CIO Donald Patra, six months into his role, has unveiled a nine-point technology roadmap focused on simplifying architecture, data and AI, resilience, and cultural transformation, laying the digital foundation for the ANZ 2030 strategy. This article analyzes the deep implications of this strategy for competition in Australia's banking sector, fintech investments, and financial services in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sarah Jenkins6 min read
Australia Business

Resilience Amid a Weak Iron Ore Market: Fenix Resources Defies the Trend to Accumulate Cash

Australian small-scale iron ore miner Fenix Resources has achieved cash growth through steady operations amid low iron ore prices, with FY26 shipments reaching 4.4 million tonnes and cash reserves increasing to A$81 million. This article analyzes its strategy and significance for the Australian mining industry.

Sarah Jenkins5 min read
Asia Pacific Trade

Fenix and Mira Bulk join forces: A new chapter in vertically integrated shipping of iron ore

Fenix Resources and Mira Bulk have established a freight joint venture, securing $44 million in long-term financing aimed at reducing iron ore transportation costs and expanding production. The article analyzes the impact of this deal on Australia's iron ore industry, port efficiency, and the Asia-Pacific export landscape.

Sarah Jenkins5 min read
Energy Infrastructure

TotalEnergies ENEOS Completes Phase II Expansion of Rooftop Solar in Indonesia: Renewable Energy Demand in Asia-Pacific Manufacturing Accelerates

TotalEnergies ENEOS has completed the second phase of a 3.6 MWp rooftop solar expansion at the Ceres chocolate factory in Bandung, Indonesia, generating 4,630 MWh annually and meeting 12% of its electricity demand. This project reflects the strong demand for renewable energy in Asia-Pacific manufacturing and also provides an investment reference for Australian companies in the distributed solar sector in Southeast Asia.

Sarah Jenkins2 min read