Submission to the Australian government’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040
Australian businesses do not have a large capability to do business with countries in Southeast Asia.
Trade
Negotiating merry-go-rounds
I was negotiating a contract last week and it struck me how different the process is here in Indonesia to what I was used to in Australia and New Zealand. In a western business culture, negotiating tends to be pretty straightforward and quite linear. You identify the issues then work through them, ticking them …
Can Australian business succeed in Asia?
It takes more than a great product or service for an Australian business to succeed in Asia. We talk to a business leader about how he did it.
Struggling to understand RCEP
Maybe like a lot of people, when news hits about agreements like the RCEP (which I honestly had to Google), IA-CEPA or Indonesia’s new Omnibus Law, I struggle to figure out their relevance and real-world impact.
Trade shows are gone. How can you boost food & agriculture exports in Asian markets?
CEO at the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Michael Rogers gives tips for increasing your market presence, whether you have a small or large business. Watch the video below.
How coronavirus is beefing up the food and agriculture industry and businesses should be doing about it
COVID-19 has caused huge changes to sweep across food and agriculture. Domestic demand is booming in some sectors but dwindling in others — but transportation costs have also increased. CEO at the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Michael Rogers has noticed an alarming trend — businesses are reluctant to restructure. “When restrictions start to ease it won’t …
It’s the AROMABABY: the skincare business in China
China is a shiny market for many, but a tough one to navigate. And relationship building is the key according to this skincare founder.
The west and its uncomfortable business with Asia
There is a risk of being caught in uncomfortable business with Asia if using a western approach. A change in mindset is needed to succeed.