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The article focuses on the major initiatives of Australians to remain their venture in Asia. It discusses the Diaspora of Australians to Asia, where their skills and experience are more appreciated. It reports on the impact of the federal government's ceased support of funding Asian studies on the Australian-Asia professional work relationship.

Discusses the hesitant attitude of Australian corporate sectors to conduct their business operations in China. Reason behind the cancellation of the deal between Australian company AMP Inc. and Chinese insurance company CPIC Life Insurance; Factors responsible for the hesitant attitude of Australian corporate sector; Implications of cultural differences within China on its trade relations.

Focuses on developments related to globalization and its impact on Australia as of October 27, 2000. Changes in Australia's foreign relations; Disagreement over policies that would govern world trade.

The article reports that junior Australian mining companies are being attracted to South America, a mining destination better known for giant resource houses. It says that South America is a more favorable place for junior miners because it is rich in minerals and still much cheaper than in Australia. It mentions that compared with parts of Africa, South America is more stable.

The article reports on challenges faced by China in attaining a balanced sustainable development path and the role of Australia in promoting open trade and investment. China's rapid export growth has increased its foreign exchange reserves, putting pressure on the renminbi. Also discussed are income disparities, working generation gap, population issues and the role of Australia in bridging the U.S.-China relationship.

Focuses on the identification of Australia with the United States. Promulgation of the Bush Doctrine; Formation of alliances by countries; Consultative agreements.

Explores the reasons behind the failure of Australian companies to succeed in India. Implications of corruption and organizational efficiency; Restriction on foreign investment; Losses incurred by Australian company Telstra Corp. in the Modi Telstra joint venture; Reluctance of Australian banks to honor letters of credits from Indian banks.

Presents a roundup of activities and trends in the Australian economy as of October 10, 2002. Rise in job advertisements in the field of information technology and financial services; Increase in revenues from vehicle sales; Doubts over the proposed establishment of a free trade agreement between Australia and the United States; Possibilities of alliances between Telstra Corp. and News Corp.

Presents information on Japanese tourism to Australia. Comments from John Morse of Australian Tourist Commission; Rate of Japanese visits to Australia; Conspiracy issues surrounding air fares between Australia and Japan; School excursion market.

Reports that tension between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been building since 1994. Issues about the Bougainvillea rebellion and Australian aid; Assistance of World Bank as affront to Australians; Depth of historical links between the two countries.

Reports on the Australian government and resources industry's examination of the implications of the proposed changes in Japan's energy consumption. Ability of Japan to meet the reductions in carbon dioxide emissions; Increase in the demand for industrial power; Japan's energy projections.

The article reports on the view of Jing Ulrich, the chairman of global markets in China for investment bank JPMorgan, that investors in Australian resources firms should be aware that over the mid to long term, Chinese demand probably will slow.

The article discusses the development in the foreign relationship between Australia and China. Royal Dutch Shell PLC have dealt with PetroChina for 3.45 billion bid for Arrow Energy and the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has approved the 3.5 billion dollars bid from Yanzhou Coal for Felix Resources. In addition, the free trade agreement between Australia and China has been the priority for effective practical control and ownership.

The article focuses on the economic and political issues in China and its relation with Australia. It highlights the conflict in the political ideology in China which center in economic growth and development and overt nationalism. Thus, the author cites that Australia is caught up in these two conflicting foundation of China and remarks that China's President Hu Jintao is faced with the challenge to retain its power when its founding ideology is contradicting the market reforms.

The article reports on the move of Australian troops to begin withdrawing from East Timor. Australia will retain a presence in the country despite improved security in the area, according to Australian Defense Minister Brendan Nelson. The government officials will meet their Papua New Guinean counterparts to coordinate border controls.

The article reports on the scheduled state visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on early April 13 in Australia. In this visit, the government was expecting to make a statement on the proposed free-trade agreement between China and Australia. The announcement of any development on the agreement would take a long time though talks are working because there are issues in key areas need to be learned such as agriculture and service industries.

Reports that the Australia federal government under Prime Minister John Howard is considering sending more Australian soldiers to the conflict in Afghanistan. Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah's appeal for more troops; In the interest of peace and stability in the area; Opposition leader Kim Beazley supports the deployment, provided troops are removed from Iraq.

Discusses the reaction of the Spanish and Philippine governments to Australian ambassador Alexander Downer's comments that withdrawing troops from Iraq had encouraged terrorists. Views on Philippine ambassador to Canberra Christina Ortega on Downer's comments; Description of Downer as more of a politician than a diplomat.

Reports that Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile emphasized the need to strengthen the country's economic links with Southeast Asia in 2004.

Reports on the delay of the coalition to receive any assurance from Labor on the passage of the free-trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S. in Australia. Cause of the delay; Statements of Labor's FTA spokesman, Stephen Conroy on the submission of the final report; Uncertainties on the economic benefits of the FTA.

Focuses on the relationship of Australia with mainland China. Detection of racism; Extradition of Hong Kong people; Assertion of unfavorable impression of Australian justice felt by Hong Kong people.

Reports that the National Farmers Federation (NFF), the leading farmer lobby group, has expressed its support of the free-trade agreement negotiated by Australia with the United States despite the disappointment of some sectors.

Reports the dispute between East Timor and Australia over the gas fields between the two countries.

Focuses on the importance of Australia's close ties with the United States. Military stage of the agreement; Description of world disorder.

Discusses the issue of Australia's involvement in the Iraq war. Trade and security benefits of the country's support of the United States' attack against Iraq; Number of personnel contributed by the country in the war against Iraq; Possible trade concessions that will be given by the U.S. to the country. INSET: REWARDS OF WAR..

Comments on various aspects of the fight against global terrorism. Assertion that Australia should focus its anti-terror campaign in Southeast Asia; Lack of basis for the claim that terrorism is linked to poverty; Studies focusing on global poverty.

Focuses on the implications of a possible war between the United States and Iraq on Australia's wheat sales to Iraq. Impact of the war on Australia's trade relations with countries with large islamic populations; Response of the Iraq government to Australian Prime Minister John Howard's support to the U.S.; Commitment obtained by Australia from the Iraq government.

Discusses the potential effect of U.S. foreign policy on Australia's trading relationships with the U.S. U.S.' commitment to a free-trade agreement with Australia; Gross domestic product; Differences between the policy of the two countries; Relevance of a free-trade agreement; Australian approach to competition policy.

Describes the nature of the relationship between Australia and the United States. Equality of the partnership between the countries; Ties that bind the two countries together; Involvement of Australia in international efforts led by the United States.

Comments on the increase of Singaporean businesses in Australia. Anticipation on the decision of Foreign Investments Review Board allowing the Singapore government to control over Cable & Wireless Optus; Efforts of Singapore to increase business presence; Moves to block business interest of Singapore in the country.

Reports on Australian engineering company Clough Ltd.'s silence about contracts it won in Indonesia. Development unreported to the Australian Stock Exchange upon request of Indonesian client; Difficulties faced by Australians in Indonesia since the East Timor crisis; Clough's share price; Clough order book as a barometer of Australian exposure to Asia.

Reports that Australian businesses in Indonesia are experiencing the negative impact of the diplomatic conflict between the Australian and the Indonesian governments over East Timor's political instability according to studies from the Indonesia Australia Business Council.

Reports that the in principle status of Australia as an approved destination for Chinese tourists has been revoked by the Chinese government due to visa irregularities. How China is a large potential market for Australian tourism; Chinese industry delegate refused entry to Australian due to fears that they would attempt to stay; Government belief that Chinese visitors tend to overstay their visas; Statistics on overstayers and the amount that are from China.

Profiles Susan Boyd, Australia's ambassador to Vietnam. Her early life spent traveling with her parents; Her education and decision to become a citizen of Australia; Boyd's employment with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Her work establishing the department's business liaison program; How Australia is regarded in Vietnam.

Presents information on the tour of China by the Tap Dogs dance troupe of Australia. Change of their name to Tap Warriors to avoid offending cultural sensibilities; Shows in Beijing and Shanghai; Comments from Robert Love of the Sydney Theatre Company, producer of the show.

Presents information on Australian Federal Trade Minister Tim Fischer and his diplomacy in Asia. His winning of many friend with his style; Speech celebrating twenty-five years of diplomtic relations between Australia and China; Possible diplomatic stumble by referencing a political prisoner when speaking of the 1972 official recognition of China by Australia.

Focuses on Hong Kong Financial Secretary Donald Tsang, and his visit to Australia to show business leaders that life in Hong Kong remains unchanged under China's control. Problems with currency fluctuations in Thailand not hurting Hong Kong; Tsang's spending of nearly $US2 billion since Hong Kong was handed over to China.

Reports on Australia's relationship with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (Unido). Australia's on-again, off-again membership in Unido; Its plans to withdraw from Unido by the end of 1997; Reasons for Australia's withdrawal.

Reports that the Japanese construction industry is looking to Australia for assistance in reducing their housing cost. Cost of construction in Tokyo, Japan; Information of the visit made by Japanese Minister for Construction to Australia.

Remarks that the French government wants to restore its tarnished international image, now that it has ended nuclear testing in the South Pacific. The invitation by the French Tourist Bureau to a group of Australian journalists to visit Paris and the Champagne region in February 1996.

Reports on the Papua New Guinean ministers' absence at a formal dinner intended to wind up their meeting with their Australian counterparts. World Bank/International Monetary Fund plan to reconstruct Papua New Guinea's economy.

Discusses Australia's business opportunities in several countries as pointed out by Minister for Industry Peter Cook. Establishment of metal plants by Japan; Manufacturing of steel for China; Reason for Japan's decision to reduce its processing of ore.

Reports on the cultural sensitivity of Australians to Asians. Experience of an Indonesian man who was given the name Wally by an Australian official to avoid inconvenience in filling a form that required two names.