John W.H. Denton AO

With the huge structural adjustment that the Australian economy has to effect as the commodities’ boom fades into the distant past, the ability of Australia to attract high levels of foreign investment has never been more critically important to driving employment, productivity growth, and innovation.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth announced today the creation of eight new leadership positions to join the firm’s long established International Business Groups, acknowledging the strong client demand for Corrs’ independent global engagement model. The firm is on track to become the most globally connected law firm based in Australia.

It's no surprise that infrastructure will be high on the agenda when APEC Leaders meet with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC*) on November 10.

Op-ed written by John W.H. Denton, published in Kommersant - Russia’s leading financial daily
The op-ed deals with lessons from Australia for Russia regarding Chinese foreign investment.
The op-ed describes the inter relationship and complimentary economic relationship between Australia and China and the rapid growth of foreign investment by China into Australia.
The key points made in the op-ed relate to the importance of understanding:
1. The nature of decision making in… Voir plus

Op-ed written by John W.H. Denton, published in Kommersant - Russia’s leading financial daily
The op-ed deals with lessons from Australia for Russia regarding Chinese foreign investment.
The op-ed describes the inter relationship and complimentary economic relationship between Australia and China and the rapid growth of foreign investment by China into Australia.
The key points made in the op-ed relate to the importance of understanding:
1. The nature of decision making in China
2. The nature of development priorities for China
3. How to effectively oversee foreign investment in the national interest.
The op-ed notes that having commenced with significant investments in the mining and energy sector Chinese foreign investment is now broadening out and diversifying. Voir moins

During this time of great change and opportunity how do business, culture and government work together and drive competitiveness in the Asian Century.

For 2000 years since Plato's Academy, we have been contemplating questions pertaining to who we are. Fundamental questions at the heart of humanities that we still wrestle with today.

The Australia-Korea relationship is vibrant and growing, it is already one of Australia’s most important bilateral connections. Together we can keep ‘mainstreaming’ the relationship in both our countries, to secure greater integration and higher awareness amongst our communities.

There are many challenges that lie ahead for both the Australian and global economies. But we are in a good position to make the most of the opportunities that will arise by connecting to growing Asian markets and building our Asia literacy.