Dezan Shira & Associates Australian Desk

🚀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 & 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Australia is doubling down on its economic partnership with India, unveiling a 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. This initiative is more than just policy - it’s a blueprint for business expansion, investment opportunities, and long-term economic security for both nations. With nearly 50 targeted opportunities, the roadmap prioritizes four high-growth sectors: ✅ Clean Energy ✅ Education & Skills ✅ Agribusiness ✅ Tourism. 💰 What’s in it for Australian Businesses? ✔️ 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is set to save Australian exporters US$2 billion in tariffs by the end of 2025. ✔️ 𝗙𝗗𝗜 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: India’s investment footprint in #Australia is expanding, reaching A$47.3 billion in 2023. ✔️ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀: The upcoming Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (#CECA) promises deeper integration and more business-friendly policies. As India gears up to become the third-largest economy by 2030, now is the time for Australian investors and businesses to tap into this high-growth market. 📖 Get the full insights on how this roadmap unlocks new business frontiers: https://lnkd.in/gq72TFN8 Ashna Kohli Umair Ul Haque Naina Bhardwaj Ankur Munjal #dezanshira #AustraliaIndiaTrade #EconomicGrowth #FDI #BusinessOpportunities #CleanEnergy #GlobalMarkets

𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 Vietnam’s booming retail sector presents a major opportunity for Australian businesses looking to expand in Asia. With strong demand for high-quality imports, Vietnamese consumers trust Australian brands, particularly in food, dairy, and premium consumer goods. But what does it take for Aussie retailers to succeed in this dynamic market? Vietnam Briefing’s latest publication, "𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀", offers a deep dive into: ✅ The latest retail and commercial real estate trends in Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City ✅ Key steps for setting up a retail business in Vietnam ✅ Omni-channel strategies to enhance consumer engagement ✅ Common challenges and how to navigate them 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄? ☑️ Tariff advantages – Australia’s free trade agreements make your products more price-competitive ☑️ Strategic location – Shorter shipping distances mean lower costs and longer shelf life ☑️ Counter-seasonal supply – Australian exports can meet demand when northern hemisphere competitors can’t With rising incomes and a growing middle class, Vietnam is one of Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets. Are you ready to tap into this potential? 📖 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/ggdnzRYB #VietnamBusiness #Retail #Ecommerce #MarketEntry #InvestmentOpportunities #AsiaBusiness #asiabriefing #dezanshira

🚀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮-𝗡𝗭 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝘄𝗶 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 🚀 New Zealand and India have revived FTA negotiations after a decade, setting an ambitious 60-day deadline for finalization. This isn’t just a diplomatic milestone—it’s a game-changer for Kiwi businesses. ✳️ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: India’s market is projected to reach US$5 trillion by 2027, with rising demand for dairy, agri-tech, education, and green tech- key strengths of New Zealand. ✳️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁: The FTA aims to reduce tariffs, simplify customs, and enhance digital trade—creating seamless access for Kiwi exporters and investors. ✳️ 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: Agreements on defence, sports, and education signal deepening ties, ensuring long-term strategic collaboration. With trade projected to increase tenfold over the next decade, now is the time for Kiwi businesses to position themselves for early-mover advantage. 📖 Read the full article to explore the opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gTfRSmqg #IndiaNZTrade #FTA #KiwiBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities #GlobalTrade #MarketExpansion #IndiaEconomy #ExportGrowth #BusinessStrategy #EconomicPartnership

📢 Welcome to the March edition of 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | Our newsletter delivers monthly FDI updates, and business regulatory news from across ASIA 📈🌏 📰 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? If you haven't yet, now is as good a time as any! Along with FDI news, we regularly publish business advisory updates, guides, magazines and webinar announcements. 📌 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝐮𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dnj2tJN6 📰 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼: https://lnkd.in/dkmjrck #FDIUpdates #AsiaBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities #RegulatoryNews #BusinessInsights #Newsletter #AsiaMarket #FDIGrowth #EconomicUpdates #BusinessAdvisory #dezanshira #Australiandesk

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗔 𝗨𝗦$𝟴𝟬𝟳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Indonesia is the largest Halal consumer market in the world, with a Halal economy projected to reach 𝗨𝗦$𝟴𝟬𝟳 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬, growing at an impressive 𝟭𝟰.𝟮% 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗥. From food and beverages to fashion and tourism, this market offers vast untapped potential for Australian businesses. 🚀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? ✳️ Booming Halal Food Demand – Indonesia imported 359,305 head of Australian cattle in 2023, and demand for high-quality, Halal-certified food is rising. ✳️ Growing Middle Class – More Indonesians are seeking premium Halal products. ✳️ Strategic Market for Exporters – Indonesia’s US$42.3 billion Halal food exports make it a key regional hub, and Australian businesses can tap into supply chain partnerships. ✳️ Thriving Digital Economy – E-commerce in Indonesia reached US$65 billion in 2024, creating new opportunities for Halal fashion and retail. With strong government backing and a maturing regulatory framework, now is the time for Australian businesses to strategically position themselves in Indonesia’s Halal ecosystem. 📢 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀? Join our upcoming 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 to understand how recent policy changes—including the U.S. 25% tariff enforcement starting March 12, 2025—will impact international trade and what it means for Australian investors in Southeast Asia. 📌 Register for this complimentary webinar: https://lnkd.in/gS9MutXf 📖 Read the complete overview of the Halal Market: https://lnkd.in/gRF6rAwP #Indonesia #HalalEconomy #AustraliaBusiness #Investment #TradeOpportunities #Webinar

🇦🇺🇨🇳 𝗔𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? In 2025, businesses must navigate new opportunities and challenges. Geopolitical shifts—like potential US-China tensions under a new Trump administration and Australia’s elections—add complexity. Yet, China’s push for high-tech, green industries, and healthcare presents major potential. With strong policy support, new market avenues are emerging. How can Australian businesses tap into these sectors, navigate regulations, and leverage government incentives effectively? Join Ines Liu, Head of the Dezan Shira & Associates Australian Desk, and Mansi Gupta, Marketing Lead, for an exclusive Q&A webinar where they’ll break down: ▶️ Australia-China Trade Outlook for 2025 ▶️ Emerging Sectors & Business Opportunities ▶️ Regulatory Updates & Market Strategies Don’t miss this essential session to position your business for success in China’s evolving landscape! 📌 Reserve your spot by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gPqSsaNw #DezanShira #AustraliaChinaTrade #AustralianBusiness #TradeRelations #BusinessOpportunities #RegulatoryUpdates #Webinar

🚀 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? 🇦🇺🤝🇻🇳 Vietnam’s medical devices sector is on a fast growth track, projected to reach US$1.77 billion by 2025 and US$2.47 billion by 2029. For Australian businesses, this presents a compelling opportunity to expand into one of Asia’s most dynamic healthcare markets. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺? ✅ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: An aging population and growing health awareness are driving a surge in demand for advanced medical devices. ✅ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Strategic initiatives like the "National Strategy for Developing Vietnam’s Pharmaceutical Industry" aim to enhance domestic production and attract foreign investment. ✅ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Vietnam relies heavily on imports, especially for high-quality and innovative devices – a perfect match for Australia's advanced manufacturing capabilities. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆: ☑️𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Navigating Vietnam’s evolving certification processes is crucial. Partnering with local experts can streamline this. ☑️𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: Establish relationships with local stakeholders to ensure smoother market penetration. ☑️𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Consider investments in local support operations, including logistics and regulatory management. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙘𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙬! Vietnam’s medical devices sector is expanding rapidly, and early movers stand to gain the most. Are you ready to explore new growth avenues in Asia? 🔍 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 👤 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 | 🌐 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 🔗 Read the complete industry overview: https://lnkd.in/gf9ZbBea 📧 Connect with our experts: https://lnkd.in/ghAh-gvn #VietnamBusiness #MedicalDevices #AustralianExports #HealthcareInnovation #AsiaGrowth #dezanshira Julia Goeb Dan Martin Patricia Aranguren Moliner Vivie Wei

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗖𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻? They’re all betting big on India’s digital economy. With over $2 billion invested in India's #fintech and #AI-driven solutions in 2024 alone, Australian businesses are seizing opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre markets. Why? Because India is set to surpass $100 billion in data centre investments by 2027, outpacing major APAC nations. With AI adoption accelerating and government incentives creating a pro-investment environment, the time to explore India’s AI and digital infrastructure landscape is now. 📅 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲 for an exclusive webinar featuring Koushan Das, Manager, Business Intelligence, as he unpacks: ✅ Key investment hubs and market entry strategies ✅ AI-driven opportunities shaping India’s industries ✅ Workforce trends, salary insights & hiring considerations ✅ Regulatory frameworks, data privacy laws & compliance essentials ✅ State-wise incentives and what they mean for Australian investors Australia’s financial giants are already making moves—are you ready to gain a competitive edge? Don’t miss this chance to get actionable insights from an industry expert. The webinar is FREE of charge. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbKbXc5x Ashna Kohli Umair Ul Haque #IndiaInvestment #AI #DataCentres #Fintech #AustraliaIndia #DigitalEconomy #webinar #dezanshira

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 China remains a powerhouse in global supply chains, but shifting policies and evolving industry priorities demand a sharp strategy from Australian investors. Now is the time to reassess your approach—and we’ve got the resources to help. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴? China’s policy direction will shape industry opportunities in 2025. High-growth sectors—high-tech manufacturing, green industries, healthcare, ESG, edtech, and data compliance—are at the forefront. Updates to the foreign investment catalogue and negative list will impact market access. 📖 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 The latest issue of 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 breaks down these shifts, offering practical strategies to help businesses adapt and thrive. 🔗 Download here: https://lnkd.in/gTQ6p2t9 🎯 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 Want to hear directly from market experts? Our upcoming webinar on March 12 dives into the key policies and investment strategies for 2025, featuring Ines Liu Head of the Australian Desk at Dezan Shira & Associates. 📅 Date: March 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM China / 7:00 PM AEDT 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gTN9QUn9 China’s market is evolving—are you ready to navigate it? 🚀 #ChinaBusiness #ForeignInvestment #ChinaMarket #Webinar #DezanShira

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