Business Asia articles from March 1 2006

Business Asia archives from March 1 2006

China's economic prowess climbs fast: China is rapidly climbing the world economic league, with the latest revision of its GDP growth underlining its rising importance.(economic forecasting)
March 1, 2006... Few market observers registered surprise over the recent announcement that China's economy as measured by GDP was 16.8 percent larger than previously reported for 2004. The disclosure, which follows the results of a national economic census,...

Taj Hotels checks into Sydney.(NEWS)
March 1, 2006... The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which owns and operates Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces', officially opened and launched its newest acquisition BLUE, Woolloomooloo Bay, Sydney recently. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces operate 73...

New female president reflects expanding economy.(NEWS)
March 1, 2006... As Chile's economy prospers offering Australian businesses expanded export opportunities, women are increasingly needed in its workforce, mirrored by newly sworn-in female President Michelle Bachelet. Austrade's Chief Economist Tim...

Hotel winners celebrate.(celebrations)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Winners of the best business hotels in Asia Awards 2005 gathered to celebrate their success at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hotel in Singapore in January this year. Octavio Gamarra with Society Publisher Esther Cvejic. Hotel Group of the...

Strong governance: last issue we brought you the first part of SAR chief executive Donald Tsang's policy address to the Legislative Council. Following is part 2 of his address.(Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)
March 1, 2006... Environment and Health Madam President, the important task of environmental protection is integral to my three main themes of pursuing excellence in governance, fostering a harmonious community, and helping the economy power ahead at full...

Award recipients celebrate.(2006 TRAILBLAZER AWARDS)
March 1, 2006... The annual Trailblazers Awards were held in Melbourne in March this year and guests included a top line up of export traders, Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Mark Vaile was guest of honour and presented the Awards. Guest of...

Home-grown exporters: for the third year running Overseas Trading is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Trailblazer Awards 2006. This year we've selected 17 of Australia's top homegrown exporters--the companies who are leading the country's increasingly successful export drive.(market share)
March 1, 2006... Agribusiness MURRAY GOULBURN GO-OPERATIVE CO. LIMITED From small beginnings as a co-operative in 1950, Murray Goulburn has developed into the leader in the Australian dairy and a major player in the global dairy trade. The same...

New South Wales wine and dine Californians: over 70 Australian exhibitors presented more than 200 new food and wine items at the Australian Specialty Foods and Wines Expo, which was held in Los Angeles in January.(exhibitions)
March 1, 2006... The resounding success of last year's Australia Week activities helped participating companies secure commercial food and beverage business deals in the USA worth more than $1 million. New South Wales-based companies such as Brookfarm,...

AUTORE--jewel of choice for the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards: once again Australian South Sea Pearl company AUTORE have made a splash onto the red carpet at this year's 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.(awards)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Heading down the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton, Golden Globe nominee and Star of Channel ten's Medium, Patricia Arquette chose AUTORE South Sea pearl and diamond jewellery to complement her gown. Star of Psycho, Anne Heche also chose...

Victorian food quality in spotlight at Australia week in Los Angeles: Minister for Manufacturing and Export, Andre Haermeyer, said recently the superior quality of Victoria's food and wine produce is creating new markets all over the world and that opportunities for expansion in the United States are huge.(international trade)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Haermeyer was speaking at the launch of a month long promotion of Victorian food at Bristol Farm Stores, a chain with outlets all over the Los Angeles metropolitan area. "The facts show that as Americans acquire the taste for Victoria's...