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Interesting export-related Articles from ‘Beyond Virginia’
16th June, 2010
Understanding the Importance of Incoterms when Exporting under Letters of Credit
Why are most US exporters still shipping “Freight Collect” when securing payment under a letter of credit (LC)? “We’ve always done it that way,” some will say. “We didn’t know it made a difference.” Or maybe it’s because they used these domestically, and [...]
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27th May Exporter’s Breakfast.
The Hon. Anthony Byrne
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade
Address to ACT Exporters’ Network Breakfast
27 May 2010
Canberra
Introduction
Whilst there’s been much discussion about the Australian mining sector in recent weeks, this has probably perpetuated common misconceptions that this and agriculture are virtually the only forms of exporting Australia undertakes.
Whilst these sectors are undoubtedly very important components of our economy, [...]
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The Hon Anthony Byrne MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade addresses the ACT Exporters’ Network
In a speech to the Australian Services Roundtable earlier in the year, the Hon Anthony Byrne MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade listed several ways in which the Australian Government was committed to helping service exporters.
He reiterated the Government’s commitment to the Doha Round of the World Trade Organisation and the General Agreement on Trade in [...]
Leader’s Case Study Challenge
Call for Expressions of Interest from emerging ACT and Region business leaders
Yellow Edge and the ACT Government are offering one lucky member of the ACT and Capital Region business community the opportunity to be involved in an exciting initiative at the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
The Challenge
The Leader’s Case Study Challenge (the Challenge) is a team [...]
New strategies to benefit the ACT and its international students
A project led by the business community has put forward a strategy to grow the ACT’s second-largest export industry.
A wide-ranging strategy for international education in Canberra, which was put together through collaboration between the Canberra Business Council and key players in Canberra’s tertiary education industry, is now being discussed with the ACT Government. The strategy has [...]
The 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards are now open – enter today
Start thinking about your export activities over the past 12 months or more. The ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards can help you tell your story and increase your profile to a wide audience both nationally and internationally.
Winners of the 2010 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards will progress to the 49th Australian Export Awards as national [...]
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ACT Exporters Winning Business in Africa
An increasing number of ACT exporters are now talking of sub-Saharan Africa as a land of opportunity.
Sentinel, an ACT-based environmental consulting company that specialises in the design, implementation and operation of remote monitoring systems has been servicing the mining industry in Africa since 2000.
“Our experience working in Africa has been terrific. Whilst demanding and challenging, [...]
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CEA Technologies President awarded 2009/10 Australian Export Hero Award
CEA Technologies President David Gaul has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Export (AIEX) as a national champion of Australia’s export community, receiving the prestigious 2009/10 Australian Export Hero Award.
“Canberra Business Council nominated Mr Gaul for the Australian Export Hero Award which recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to building Australia’s position [...]
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ACT Exporters’ Network Achievements 2009/10