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AustCham Shanghai celebrates the beginning of 2012 and looks
forward to a dynamic year ahead. In Australia this week, the
Australian Bureau of Statistics released November 2011 trade data,
with the seasonally-adjusted $1.38 billion trade surplus falling
short of expectations.
AustCham Greater China will be making a submission to the
Australian Government's 'Australia in the Asian
Century' White Paper. If you are interested in submitting
content or joining a voluntary Working Group to create the
submission contact Executive Director Kate
Pollitt.
Next week, get involved or send your staff to Chamber events
including a Professional Development Series workshop on
time management on Wednesday 10 January, and a free labour law
consultation on Thursday 11 January. Save the date for our
annual Australia Day
BBQ on Sunday 12 February.
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Australia Day BBQ set for
February
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AustCham Shanghai's fantastic
annual Australia Day barbeque lunch event will be held on Sunday 12
February.
On Australia Day, Australians come together as a nation to
celebrate what's great about Australia. It's a day to reflect on
what the country has achieved, and re-commit to making Australia an
even better place in the future.
In Shanghai, our Chamber invites all Australians and friends for a
day of festivities and fun. Celebrations will include an official
Australia Day toast, Australian meats, salads and dessert buffets
and free-flow Australian wine, beer and soft drinks. Children's
activities will be provided to keep the little ones
entertained.
Huge thanks to confirmed Sponsors Kerry Hotel Pudong (The Cook, The
Meet, The Brew), Paul Mitchell and Wendy D'Souza, Montessori School
of Shanghai, Santa Fe and Shanghai East International Medical
Centre. Sponsorship categories for Decorations, Kids' Showbag and
Design & Printing are still available. For more information
click here or contact Carol Gong.
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AustCham Shanghai to host
free labour law consultation
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AustCham Shanghai will be hosting
a free labour law consultation for corporate members on Wednesday
11 January.
Executive Director Kate Pollitt said Ms Carol Zhu, Senior
Associate of DLA Piper, would lead the session to provide a
briefing on recent developments in mainland China labour law and
relations, and answer attendees' specific questions.
"It's vitally important for companies to stay up-to-date with
the latest labour law regulations," Ms Pollitt said.
"This consultation, targeted at HR Managers, Directors and those
at General Managerial levels, is a great chance to gain information
and free advice. Don't miss this opportunity to seek clarification
or bring your specific questions regarding your HR issues."
Limited places will be available on a first-come, first-served
basis. There will be a fee for non-corporate members. To RSVP
click here.
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EFIC supports
Australian SME to deliver on Chinese contract
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The Australian Government's Export Finance and Insurance
Corporation (EFIC) has recently provided financial support for
Melbourne-based automotive manufacturing supplier Innovative
Technologies 2 Pty Ltd (ITG) to deliver on a Chinese
contract.
ITG won a $1.4 million contract to manufacture and supply
production line equipment for JMC Isuzu - a joint venture between
Japan's Isuzu Motors Corp and China's Jiangling Motor Co.
(Nanchang). However, like many SMEs going through rapid growth,
ITG's working capital was stretched by the funding required for the
new contract works.
To support ITG, EFIC provided a $750,000 export working capital
guarantee to the company's bank, ANZ. ANZ was then able to lend
this amount to the company to help finance the manufacture of the
equipment. For more information on EFIC
click here.
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Employment levels
predicted to remain robust in China for 2012 first quarter
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Michael Page International has released its latest Employment
Index, indicating job opportunities in China will remain positive
during the first quarter of 2012.
The Index, based on a survey of 2000 employers, showed 49 per
cent of respondents plan to increase the number of their staff. The
majority of companies (69 per cent) intending to increase staff
numbers will focus hiring activity on revenue-generating roles,
which indicates companies are looking to position themselves for
domestic business growth.
Mr Andy Bentote, Managing Director for Michael Page, Northern
and Eastern China said: "Despite economic issues elsewhere in the
world, there is positive business sentiment among companies in
China which is translating into solid recruiting intentions for the
new year."
To read the full report
click here.
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January 2012
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