Growing coal miner eyes northern Asia

According to some forecasts, coal-producing giant China may have to start importing coal as rapid development and the growth of mid-level income earners in the industrial south raise demand for power generation.

Brockman shows iron resolve

In 2003, the managing director of Yilgarn Mining foresaw that demand for iron ore was going to boom and set out acquiring a string of iron ore leases. Five years down the road, the commodity is now Western Australia's largest individual mineral sector by value.

Stockwell Int'l delivering the goods

Founded in 1971 with a small amount of capital, Stockwell International has grown into one of Australia's largest privately owned customs and freight forwarding companies, with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Gunson Resources gunning for growth

Named after an old copper mine in South Australia, Gunson Resources Ltd has grown slowly but confidently since it was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange eight years ago.

Sydney moves to expand conventions

At the behest of New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma, John O'Neill has been tasked to revive Sydney as a prime destination for international conferences, conventions and events.

Kangaroo logo marks true Aussie products

Introduced by the Australian government in 1986, the now-famous stylized green and gold kangaroo logo turns 22 in 2008 and continues to be one of the most readily recognizable symbols in Australia.

Aging Australians generate investment opportunities

Experiencing the Outback, surfing the waves, enjoying the wine and joining in the grand parades. To many, Australia paints a vibrant picture of youth. But in fact Australia's population is aging.

'Sunshine in a bottle'

As the world's fourth-largest wine exporter, Australia sells more than 400 million liters of wine a year to international markets, including major wine-producing countries France, Italy and Spain, as well as more than 100 other countries.

Down Under travel rising

Since 1985, China Travel Service Australia (CTS) has specialized in creating comprehensive itineraries for tourists, businessmen and families traveling to China or from China to Australia and New Zealand.

Glove maker Ansell finds fine fit in China

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in China this year, Australia-based Ansell Ltd looks back with pride on a long string of achievements and is highly optimistic about its future in the country.

Insuring a better future

Known around the world as hard-working and skilled businesspeople, the Chinese are increasingly realizing the importance of ensuring that their hard work is not only rewarded but also protected.

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