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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asialink Business Academy Program: Doing Business Briefing: Singapore to build practical skills to grow your business in Singapore \nSingapore is a dynamic\, business-focused nation that is consistently ranked as the world’s easiest place to start a business. Its excellent connectivity\, world‑class infrastructure\, strategic location\, and first‑rate labour force provide unrivalled opportunities for Australian businesses. \nTo operate effectively in this highly competitive market\, businesses looking to harness prospects expanded by the Singapore‑Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and a transparent\, stable regulatory landscape will need to recognise key nuances that influence success. \nThis program helps participants learn how to do business in Singapore\, engage meaningfully\, and maximise business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Singapore.\nBuild understanding of Singaporean business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Singapore.\nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-singapore-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations,Queensland Small Business Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:[Asialink Business Academy] Doing Business Briefing: Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asialink Business Academy Program: Doing Business Briefing: Indonesia to build practical skills to grow your business in Indonesia \nIndonesia is an emerging Asian giant. It is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and steady growth continues on the back of open trade and investment policies and increasing domestic consumption. Indonesia’s proximity and emerging global market economy present significant opportunities for Australian enterprise. Yet Indonesia remains at an earlier stage of development than some of its neighbours\, making it a more challenging place to do business. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills do business in Indonesia. It builds understanding of Indonesian business styles and how to respond to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Indonesia.\nBuild understanding of Indonesian business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Indonesia\n\nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-doing-business-briefing-indonesia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20260224T000231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T000231Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Vietnam is anticipated to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and one of Asia’s premier business and investment locations. The Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement initiative aims at doubling bilateral investment over the coming years. \nTo capitalise on Vietnam’s growth opportunities\, boosted by its young and dynamic workforce\, Australian businesses must develop the capabilities and understanding of the local business environment. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Vietnam. It builds an understanding of Vietnamese business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Vietnam.\nBuild understanding of Vietnamese business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Vietnam.\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERS \n\nOpening remarks by Chris Morley\, Trade and Investment Commissioner\, Hanoi\, Australian Trade and Investment Commission\nExpert speaker: Chau Ta\, Executive Director\, Legal Transactions\, SC Capital Partners Pte Ltd.\nSME business: Peter Dwyer\, CEO Comtest Group\n\n\nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \nFor more information on this program click here to download the brochure. \nTo join other Asialink Business Academy programs being delivered\, click here.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-vietnam-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20260128T004812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T004812Z
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SUMMARY:[Asialink Business Academy] Doing Business Briefing: India
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asialink Business Academy Program: Introduction to Doing Business in India to build practical skills to grow your business in India\n\n\n\nIndia has the world’s largest democracy and has overtaken China as the world’s most populous country in April 2023. The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) strengthens trade relations\, making India a compelling option for Australian businesses. \nBusinesses in Australia that want to unlock or expand their operations in a market of nearly 1.5 billion consumers must develop key capabilities to navigate the local business landscape. \nThis program provides an opportunity for participants to acquire knowledge of how to do business\, build capability to engage meaningfully and maximise business outcomes with stakeholders in India. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS: \nOpening remarks from Nathan Davis – Trade and Investment Commissioner\, New Delhi\, Australian Trade and Investment Commission \nExpert speaker Shiraz Engineer – Head of Business Academy \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in India.\nBuild understanding of Indian business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with India.\n\nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \nFor more information on this program\, click here to download the brochure. \nTo join other Asialink Business Academy programs being delivered\, click here.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-doing-business-briefing-india/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20251027T034149Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in South Korea
DESCRIPTION:The Republic of Korea (ROK) is a dynamic country\, representing the fourthlargest economy in Asia and the 13th largest in the world. Its innovative and advanced manufacturing sector\, highly skilled\, tech savvy workforce\, and democratic government offer many opportunities for Australian businesses. \nTo operate effectively in this highly competitive\, innovative\, free-market economy\, businesses looking to harness the prospects offered by the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) must strengthen key competences. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in South Korea. It builds understanding of South Korean business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in South Korea.\nBuild understanding of South Korean business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with South Korea.\n\nP rice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \nFor more information on this program click here to download the brochure. \nTo join other Asialink Business Academy programs being delivered\, click here.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-south-korea/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Thailand is a prosperous northern frontier for Australian business and a gateway to India\, China and mainland Southeast Asia. The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) gives Australian investors additional benefits and protections\, and current annual trade is $19 billion. \nTo capitalise on Thailand’s growth opportunities\, Australian businesses must develop the capabilities to navigate the abundance of suppliers\, raw materials\, and infrastructure development. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Thailand. It builds understanding of Thai business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Thailand.\nBuild understanding of Thai business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Thailand.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-thailand-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20250825T003709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T003709Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy Introduction to Doing Business in The Philippines
DESCRIPTION:The Philippines is Southeast Asia’s second most populous country and sits in a prime maritime location alongside some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. \nThe Australian government has identified the Philippines as a key market for two-way trade and investment in its Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. \nSectoral reforms are creating bountiful opportunities for Australian businesses to enter the market. Australian businesses looking to unlock or expand their operations must develop\nkey capabilities to navigate the local landscape. \nThis program provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge of how to conduct business\, build capability to engage meaningfully\, and maximise business outcomes with stakeholders in the Philippines. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in the Philippines.\nBuild understanding of Filipino business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with the Philippines. \nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-the-philippines/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20250730T233209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T233209Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:Australia and Malaysia have robust economic ties\, with Malaysia ranking as Australia’s eighth-largest trading partner. The bilateral Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) provides businesses with greater access to Malaysia’s export-oriented\, high-middle income economy and favourable business climate. \nTo capitalise on Malaysia’s growth opportunities\, Australian businesses must strengthen their capabilities and gain a better understanding of the local business environment. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Malaysia. It focuses on local business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Malaysia.\nBuild understanding of Malaysian business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Malaysia.\n\nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \nFor more information on this program click here to download the brochure. \nTo join other Asialink Business Academy programs being delivered\, click here.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-malaysia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20250422T030819Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Vietnam is anticipated to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and one of Asia’s premier business and investment locations. The Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement initiative aims at doubling bilateral investment over the coming years. \nTo capitalise on Vietnam’s growth opportunities\, boosted by its young and dynamic workforce\, Australian businesses must develop the capabilities and understanding of the local business environment. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Vietnam. It builds an understanding of Vietnamese business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Vietnam.\nBuild understanding of Vietnamese business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Vietnam.\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERS \n\nOpening remarks by Chris Morley\, Trade and Investment Commissioner\, Hanoi\, Australian Trade and Investment Commission\nExpert speaker Chau Ta\, Executive Director\, Legal Transactions\, SC Capital Partners Pte Ltd.\nFacilitated by Shiraz Engineer\, Head of Asialink Business Academy\, Asialink Business.\n\nP rice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \nFor more information on this program click here to download the brochure. \nTo join other Asialink Business Academy programs being delivered\, click here.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20250305T043914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T043914Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Japan is the world’s third largest economy and has a credit rating and business climate on par with most developed countries. Japanese consumers are well-educated with high levels of disposable income\, making Japan one of the world’s largest consumer markets. Despite the emergence of neighbouring countries offering cheaper manufacturing\, Japan remains an enormously powerful force in the world of trade and commerce\, and a critical partner for Australia. \nThis program provides an opportunity for participants to acquire knowledge of how to do business\, build capability to engage meaningfully and maximise business outcomes with stakeholders in Japan. \nKey Takeaways\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Japan.\nBuild understanding of Japanese business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Japan. \nFeatured Speakers\nOpening remarks by Matthew Terpstra\, Consul and Trade and Investment Commissioner\, Australian Consulate-General – Osaka\, Australian Trade and Investment Commission.\nExpert speaker Natsuko Ogawa\, Leading Australian Japanese M&A Partner\, Ashurst\nFacilitated by Shiraz Engineer\, Head of Asialink Business Academy\, Asialink Business \nPrice: Complimentary * \n* Registering doesn’t guarantee a spot as our places are limited and we prioritise applications from Australian SME exporters and Australian organisations. \nFor more information on this program click here to download the brochure. \nTo join other Asialink Business Academy programs being delivered\, click here.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-japan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business in the City of Logan,Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241204T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T005952Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Thailand is a prosperous northern frontier for Australian business and a gateway to India\, China and mainland Southeast Asia. The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) gives Australian investors additional benefits and protections\, and current annual trade is $19 billion. \nTo capitalise on Thailand’s growth opportunities\, Australian businesses must develop the capabilities to navigate the abundance of suppliers\, raw materials\, and infrastructure development. \nThis program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Thailand. It builds understanding of Thai business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Thailand.\nBuild understanding of Thai business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Thailand.
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-thailand/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162824
CREATED:20240905T010425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T010425Z
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SUMMARY:Asialink Business Academy: Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Singapore is a dynamic\, business-focused nation that is consistently ranked as the world’s easiest place to start a business. Its excellent connectivity\, world‑class infrastructure\, strategic location\, and first‑rate labour force provide unrivalled opportunities for Australian businesses. \nTo operate effectively in this highly competitive market\, businesses looking to harness prospects expanded by the Singapore‑Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and a transparent\, stable regulatory landscape will need to recognise key nuances that influence success. \nThis program helps participants learn how to do business in Singapore\, engage meaningfully\, and maximise business outcomes. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS \n\nRaise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in Singapore.\nBuild understanding of Singaporean business styles and how to respond.\nIntroduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Singapore.\n\n 
URL:https://loed.com.au/events/asialink-business-academy-introduction-to-doing-business-in-singapore/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Export and International Relations
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