Investment opportunities for ASEAN countries

The World Trade Institute (University of Bern, Switzerland) invites companies to participate in the online survey which will feed into a study on the two-way foreign direct investment between Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN countries.

How close are we in becoming an ‘insourcing’ economy?

The Australian economy is one of the largest in the world. Patrick Gibson explains why we are far from becoming an insourcing economy by providing some historical background.

Food security in China: the opportunities for Australia

China’s internal food production will not be able to keep up with their growing population. Georgina Murray outlines Australia’s opportunity to capture a niche market producing clean, green and high-value products.

Why most training programs are doomed to fail

A lot of training programs don’t actually lead to a better performance back at the workplace. Michael Stuer explains how organisations can encourage a transfer of training to the work environment.

Strata law wars: Why neighbours can now force you from your home unit

The NSW Government is reforming its strata and community scheme laws. Darren Moffatt from Housenet hopes that the new laws will be fair for all lot owners.

Mutual co-evolution as the hidden business value of Twitter

The upcoming stock market debut of Twitter is highly anticipated. Ken Eustace from the School of Computing and Mathematics at CSU explains why Twitter needs to work together with traditional media companies and other social networks in order to establish a successful business model.

Fresh thinking needed on how to break the cycle of poverty

Almost one quarter of all Australians are living under the poverty line. Sally Cowling from UnitingCare shares the results of research showing a worrying trend of more children than ever before living in poverty.

Agile Business Management: Adaptability for Sustainable Business Growth

By embracing technological and cultural change as it happens, an agile manager can deliver sustainable business growth. Evan Leybourn explains the potential of agile business management.

Numeracy the poor cousin in Australia?

Low literacy and numeracy skills hurt Australians and the economy. David Tout from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) outlines the results of an international study assessing literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills in adults that give some cause for optimism but also concern.

The Ageing Workforce – Problem or Opportunity?

Mature workers are sometimes dismissed merely based on stereotypes. Rod Irvine, managing director of Leaderboard, explains why baby boomers looking for a job should be seen as a gold mine of experience and advice.

Investing in Agriculture’s future: The role of natural capital in enhancing productivity

Baker & McKenzie partner Martijn Wilder was a guest speaker at the IV Global Access Partners National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit on Friday 20 September 2013. He reviewed the economic importance of healthy agricultural landscapes. 

Food sovereignty

NSW Farmers Association President Fiona Simson was a guest speaker at the IV Global Access Partners National Economic Review: Australia’s Annual Growth Summit on Friday 20 September 2013. She explored the discussion around food sovereignty and foreign ownership of agricultural land.