South East Asia – South Australia Largest Export Market The Asian Century is often discussed in terms of China and India, as is fair due to the large population size and market capacity. However, far too often our government and business leaders have failed to realise that there are in many cases strong, established [...]
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Hudson Howells and AsiaAustralis Strategic Alliance to boost Trade and Investment between Asia and Australia
Hudson Howells, Adelaide based Strategic Management Consultancy firm, has formed a strategic alliance with AsiaAustralis, an advisory firm specialising in developing trade and investment between Australia and Asia. The alliance will result in AsiaAustralis taking the lead running on trade and investment in the Asian Region. This will help AsiaAustralis to build upon more than [...]
Food Export Opportunities that Meet the Food Security Needs of Indonesia
In November 2011, I travelled to Indonesia with my business partners from AsiaAustralis on a multi focal trip. We had been invited to take part in the East Asian Forum as Business Guests, and as part of this trip we attended other business events such as the Indonesia Australia Business Council National Conference and the Australia Business [...]
Is Asia More than Just China?
Too often in Australia we think and talk of Asia as being China. Government strategies, political rhetoric, journalistic commentaries, and in many cases business strategies look to China as the be all of Asia. This is a simplistic and dangerous view to hold. China undoubtedly is a thriving and impressive market with somewhere around 1.3 [...]
Building a Rich Contemporary Relationship is the Key
The Lowy Institute released a report on Indonesian Public opinions and attitudes towards foreign policy on Tuesday 20th March, and alongside this report was an opinion piece in The Australian by Fergus Hanson – Program Director for Polling at the Lowy Institute. The results of the Lowy institute report – Shattering Stereotypes: public opinion and foreign policy reveals [...]
Consider the Risks before developing your future International Manufacturing Strategy
Australian manufacturers are facing high costs of production, and a high A$ beyond parity with the US$, which has resulted in a loss of competitiveness in international markets. If Australian manufacturers are to survive then the need to address these cost of production and regain the international markets. It is not in Australia’s long term [...]
Nathan H. Gray – Managing Partner
Managing Partner at AsiaAustralis, Nathan has 10 years experience operating in international markets, with a particular focus upon the broader Asian market. A strategic management professional, Nathan provides advice and international management solutions to companies in the Asia Pacific region. Possessing a wealth of knowledge and experience, Nathan has worked in management roles in multiple industries; from [...]
AsiaAustralis Partners
AsiaAustralis Partners, Phill Hudson, Todd Shone and Nathan Gray, have a vast experience and affiliations with international trade councils in Australia. All three directors have Chaired the South Australian Branch and been directors on the National Board of the Australia Indonesia Business Council. Additionally, Phill Hudson is a past Chair of the South Australia – [...]
Opportunities for Australian Business in the Indonesian Market
This speech was presented to the “Australia Indonesia Business Council: Creating Opportunities for The Future” Business Forum by Mr Nathan H. Gray – Chairman of the AIBC – SA, in Adelaide on Friday 8th April 2011 INTRODUCTION Today I would like to talk about the outlook for Indonesia, in the context of the broader Asian [...]
The AsiaAustralis Approach
Innovative Solutions – AsiaAustralis has a proven history of producing innovative solutions and value adding to your project. Each project is unique, with its own project team, methodology and specifically designed recommendations. Team Approach – AsiaAustralis is a team player and works with your team to produce the best result, on time and on budget. [...]