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Australian-Thai FTA signed

... which Australia estimates will boost the domestic economy by $3 billion, was in both countries\' interests. The Australia-Thai FTA will come into operation on January 1 next year, with around $700 million worth of Australian exports to benefit from immediate ...

Business urged to take advantage of Aust-Thai FTA

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2004
... countries but Australian businesses had a window of opportunity to exploit lower tariffs than other foreign competitors in the Thai market.

China and Australia to fast-track FTA study

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2004
Australia and China have agreed to fast-track studies preparing for a possible free trade deal following talks between Trade Minister Mark Vaile and his Chinese counterpart, Bo Xilai. Vaile has just returned from a week-long trip to China and Hong Kong ...

Macquarie Bank buys entire ING Asian equities business

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2004
Macquarie Bank will buy ING Group's Asian equities division for an undisclosed sum, nearly tripling its head count in the region and adding 1,000 new clients. Macquarie will inherit 428 ING staff across 10 countries, Mainly in Hong Kong, Singapore and ...

Macquarie Bank considers buying ING Asia businesses

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2004
Macquarie Bank has entered into exclusive due diligence with ING Group with a view to buying ING's Asian equity sales, trading, research and Equity Capital Markets businesses. In a joint announcement made to the Australian Stock Exchange last night ...

IMF admits mistakes in controversial handling of Asia crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) admitted today it made mistakes in its controversial handling of the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis which put affected countries under stringent programs. Charles Adams, assistant director of the IMF Office for ...

Dollar looks set for more solid gains

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) uncanny record of buying foreign exchange low and selling high is likely to continue into the future as the central bank is expected to sell off more Australian dollars in the medium term. TD Securities chief strategist ...

Australia looks for free trade deal with US; Thailand deal announced

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2003
... least $3 billion a year. The deal will see most tariffs between the two countries abolished by 2010 and free up access to the Thai economy for Australia automotive, agricultural and wine sales. Prime Minister John Howard says a Free Trade Agreement with ...

Australia highlights support for ongoing APEC meeting

In a press release presented to the Financial Standard by the office of Alexander Downer, the minister for foreign affairs, Australia's support for APEC in the ongoing meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, was highlighted in this country's Individual Action ...

APEC launches five-day Investment Mart

... showcase their unique potential and to expand networking and connections in their industries," said Somask Thepsutin, the Thai Minister for Industry. "The APEC Investment Mart 2003 will encompass a wide range of exhibitions, trade fairs, country presentations ...