Austrade

Austrade is the Australian Trade Commission – the Federal Govern-ment’s export and investment facilitation agency.

CHARLES Jamieson has resigned as managing director of Austrade. Austrade chairman Ross Adler announced the news at Austrade’s monthly board meeting in Sydney.

ANOTHER “Nigerian” scam email has appeared, this time using Austrade’s name as an endorsement.

AUSTRADE is providing services to help companies continue to trade with countries impacted by SARS and who are unwilling to put their own staff at risk.

From marron to premium nougat, the Western Australian food and beverage industry showcased an array of products at the recent Food and Hotel Asia 2006 Exhibition, held in Singapore.

Increasing demand for beauty and health products in Hong Kong and mainland China has prompted Austrade, the Australian Government's export promotion agency, to recommend Australian business take advantage of opportunities in the region.

India presents an array of opportunities for WA businesses, however achieving success in the country can be harder than first thought.

More than 120,000 new workers will be needed in the national tourism industry over the next five years, according to Austrade and Deloitte.