Still no denying Australia’s export reliance on China

The share of Australia’s total goods exports going to China fell to 27% in June 2022, a sharp decrease from 46% just a year earlier. While some commentary has heralded this as a success for Australian diversification away from China, it is more accurately described as a redirection of trade flows. “Australia’s trade diversification away from China […]Continue Reading

Amid heated rhetoric, China proposes Ukraine summit

Beijing says it will hold a high-level security event with all relevant parties in the world at an appropriate time to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The Chinese government unveiled the Global Security Initiative Concept Paper on Tuesday, saying that China had stayed committed to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and abiding […]Continue Reading

500 Global Expands Southeast Asia Leadership Team

Three new 500 Global partners in Southeast Asia named
The venture capital firm has backed over 340 companies in Southeast Asia Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm 500 Global today announced the appointment of Saemin Ahn, Shahril Ibrahim, and Martin Cu as Partners in Southeast Asia. Saemin, Sharil, and Martin will lead 500 Global’s…Continue Reading