Australia

  • Jun 26, 2012
  • 6 min read

Business trumps China-Australia security divide

Australia and China this month exchanged two power-broker visits in an effort to foster even...

Australia
  • Jun 21, 2012
  • 7 min read

Deferred cargoes mask long-term support for iron ore

In contrast to dramatic swings in traded commodities, iron ore prices have fallen only marginally...

International
  • Jun 20, 2012
  • 7 min read

Global carbon markets will expand despite low prices

Carbon markets have grown vigorously in recent years, reaching 176 billion dollars in total value...

International
  • Jun 19, 2012
  • 7 min read

Australia's economy is vulnerable, but not precarious

Australia's economy is over 10% larger than it was in 2007, well ahead of the United States and...

Australia
  • Jun 8, 2012
  • 2 min read

Canberra lifts Burma sanctions to promote reforms

Australia announced today it will lift all travel and financial sanctions against Burma,...

Australia
  • Jun 6, 2012
  • 2 min read

Australia's growth spurt will likely subside

Official GDP growth figures for January-March 2012, released today, showed 4.3% year-on-year...

Australia
  • Jun 5, 2012
  • 2 min read

Australia rate cut responds to signs of slowing demand

The Reserve Bank of Australia today cut its benchmark interest rate from 3.75% to 3.50% -- the...

Australia
  • May 29, 2012
  • 2 min read

Talent scarcity 'normality' poses risks to firms

A total of 34% of global employers have difficulties finding staff that can adequately perform...

International