Understanding Services at the heart of a competitive economy An ABAC Initiative – Champions: ABAC Hong Kong China and ABAC Philippines October 2011 – Report available here Report on Services.pdf: Lead author ASR Director Jane Drake-Brockman Services are a critically important driver of economic growth and job creation in the APEC region. They account for well over 50% of regional GDP and well over 60% of jobs. All APEC economies are […]
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New strategies needed for Australia to benefit from Asian growth in services
Businesses attending the Services Mission to China led by the Minister for Trade Dr Craig Emerson agreed there are historic new opportunities in Asia. The much talked about growth in Asian economies of domestic demand and services is finally occurring and has an unstoppable momentum. Edited version published as Time ripe for services push in Asia The […]
Australia progressing as an international finance centre
In the difficult climate for international trade negotiations, slowing the pace of domestic reform must be avoided. To be ready for a more open and globalised financial services sector, Australia needs to implement important reforms, as set out in the 2009 Johnson Report, Australia as a Financial Centre – Building on our Strengths, produced by […]