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Asia Pacific Trade

Cooperation between small, medium, and large countries: Reshaping the new strategic landscape of the Asia-Pacific, what implications for Australian resources and trade?

Analyze the speech by the Australian Ambassador to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, to explore how small and medium-sized powers can strengthen strategic cooperation in the current geopolitical competition, and what this means for Australia's regional investment, trade partnerships, and critical resource strategies.

James Sterling5 min read
Australia Business

In-depth Analysis of the Predicament of Australian Small and Medium Enterprises: Survival Strategies Under the Pressure of Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Labour Market

In-depth analysis of the economic challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia, including high inflation, the impact of rising interest rates on financing, and changes in the labor market, and exploring how businesses can cope with survival pressures.

Sarah Jenkins4 min read
Energy Infrastructure

African Construction Market Toward 2034: Opportunities for Australian Companies Lie Not on the Construction Site, but Upstream in the Supply Chain

An industry report covering 54 countries outlines the growth trajectory and hard constraints of Africa's construction industry. For Australia, the real opportunities lie in building materials and equipment supply chains, commodity demand, and professional services exports, rather than direct contracting.

Hiroshi Tanaka8 min read
Asia Pacific Trade

Analysis of Australia's Trade Structure: Resource Exports, Import Dependence, and Key Asia-Pacific Partners

In 2024, Australia's goods exports were approximately US$340.98 billion and its goods imports approximately US$296.42 billion, with the trade surplus still considerable. This article analyzes, from the four dimensions of business, industry, trade, and investment, its export structure—highly concentrated in minerals and agricultural products—and its import structure—dominated by refined petroleum products and manufactured goods—as well as the changing weights of Asia-Pacific partners such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the United States. It also discusses market access under the frameworks of RCEP, CPTPP, and bilateral FTAs, and possible structural adjustments in the next 3 to 10 years.

Sarah Jenkins9 min read
Energy Infrastructure

AI data centre boom and tariff cost squeeze: Four questions for Australia’s engineering and construction industry in 2026

Deloitte's 2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook shows that the U.S. industry is shifting from aggregate growth to structural replacement: commercial construction and manufacturing plants are contracting, AI data centers and energy infrastructure are expanding, while steel and aluminum tariffs of up to 50% have permanently raised the cost baseline. This article analyzes the transmission paths of this change to Australian engineering contractors, the resources and energy industry chains, and Asia-Pacific trade.

Alistair Vance7 min read
Asia Pacific Trade

Australia and Vietnam deepen comprehensive strategic partnership: critical minerals, semiconductors, and clean energy enter the supply chain cooperation framework

In August 2026, Australia and Vietnam deepened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signed agreements on defense, agriculture, and border security, and incorporated critical minerals, semiconductors, and clean energy into supply chain cooperation. In the first half of the year, bilateral trade rose 22% year-on-year to US$8.1 billion.

Sarah Jenkins8 min read
Australia Business

Why ASEAN's next five years will determine Australian businesses' Asia-Pacific strategy

Over 2026–2031, Southeast Asia's economy will see three major trends: market integration, infrastructure investment, and the growth of the middle class. This article examines, from an Australian business perspective, the profound implications of these changes for trade, mining, energy, and the digital economy.

Sarah Jenkins7 min read
Energy Infrastructure

Africa's construction market has enjoyed a decade of prosperity—how has Australia become a hidden beneficiary of this landscape?

According to the latest market report, the African construction market is expected to continue expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.57% between 2026 and 2034. Urbanization, housing shortages, and large-scale infrastructure projects are creating ripple effects across global supply chains. From an Australian business perspective, this article analyzes the potential implications of this trend for resource exports, engineering services, and investment portfolios.

James Sterling5 min read
Mining Resources

Navigating Commodity Volatility: How Risk Management Has Become a New Growth Lever for Australian Resource Enterprises

Australian resource enterprises are facing multiple challenges, including business disruptions, cyber threats, price volatility, and tighter regulation. The latest report from Aon Group shows that risk management has shifted from a cost center to a value-driven engine. This article interprets the business logic behind industry insights and how Australian mining companies turn risk into a competitive advantage.

Sarah Jenkins5 min read
Australia Business

Southeast Asian Economy 2026-2031: Five Trends Australian Businesses Must Seize

As ASEAN accelerates market integration and advances its digital and energy transition, Australian businesses are facing a once-in-a-decade structural opportunity in Southeast Asia. This article analyzes how Australian businesses should position themselves in Southeast Asia over the next five years across dimensions such as trade, investment, industrial policy, and middle-class growth.

Sarah Jenkins7 min read