Trends Transforming Trade

The EU delegation and the RMIT organised a dairy roundtable on 9 September 2022 in Melbourne. The meeting brought together Economic and Commercial Counsellors of EU Diplomatic Missions in Australia and a broad range of dairy stakeholders, notably Dairy Australia, the Australian Dairy Federation, the Australian Dairy Products Federation, Food and Fibre Gippsland and some dairy farmers, as well as academics working in this area.

The Institute for International Trade (IIT), through it's Centre of Excellence in International Trade & Global Affairs, invite you to join us for a presentation on the case for Reforming EU Rules of Origin Applied to Trade Agreements with Africa.  African countries’ post-colonial trading relations with Europe have been regulated by a succession of trading arrangements over time.

Of 1,122 CEOs surveyed by the UN Global Compact in 2021, 79% said the pandemic has highlighted the need to transition to more sustainable business models.

In a 2020 study by Accenture, for example, 73% of executives said that becoming a “truly sustainable and responsible business” was a top priority for their organization over the next three years. Fulfilling these ambitions requires significant organizational transformation, including reimagining business models, operating models and talent strategies.

This event will raise awareness of climate change issues and how they are affecting global trade patterns, highlight the relationships between trade and climate, introduce the architecture of the global climate change regime and associated trading system responses.

This second event will focus on emerging architectures shaping the global climate change response regime and highlight some key multilateral, regional, international, and national responses.

The third event will focus how Australia’s policy makers and business can best foster a climate friendly trade environment and practices and identify the key enabling factors needed to support the formulation and implementation of effective climate-friendly trade strategy. This session will incorporate an Australian hydrogen business case study.

Exploring Africa’s opportunities through trade, finance and innovation

GTR Africa 2022 will return to London on November 2 to provide the latest developments on a range of topics including trade and commodities, ECA and infrastructure finance, sustainable development, fintech innovations and more.

Background

After recently holding hearings on the EU’s Indo-Pacific trade strategy, the EU Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA) is visiting Australia this week. The EU Parliament has equal decision-making status on trade issues with the Council and Commission, so the significance of the visit for EU-Australia trade relations should not be underestimated.

Australia and the European Union (EU) have come a long way in a very short timeframe since the Macron-Morrison ‘frisson’. This rapprochement is built on shared values, strengthened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, growing concerns over China’s bellicose international posture, and Australia’s embrace of sustainability policies under a new Labor government.

GTPA is a global organisation dedicated to the development of international solutions and standards to harmonise and facilitate inclusive and trusted trade for:

• Businesses all of shapes and sizes
• Governments including multilateral organisations
• Industry associations across multi-sectors
• Chambers of commerce
• Professionals across the global trade and supply chain industry
• Education providers from private to public providers

The NSW Going Global Export Program is now open. Investment NSW will provide tailored support to eligible businesses to find new customers in new international markets.

For over 12 years, Global Trade Review has offered critical market insights into and unparalleled expertise from the world of Asian trade.

Returning to Singapore on September 6-7 in-person for the first time in 3 years, GTR Asia provides the opportunity to hear the world’s leading trade, treasury and fintech experts reflect on the latest developments and rapidly changing dynamics in the context of both the Asian and wider global markets.

As Australia’s First Nations celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022, the GTPA is honoured to have shared stories of First Nations’ achievements, as well as highlighting some of the issues faced around inclusion, in our Festival of Inclusive Trade 2020 and 2021.

Prosperity powered by trust: technology, data and supply-chain resilience

GTPA launch free marketing masterclass 

A well-defined marketing strategy that has been tailored to specific business goals and market requirements is essential for international business success.

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Having a properly considered marketing strategy is the key to international business success.  It guarantees efficiency, sound fiscal decision-making, and longevity in a new market.

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No 2022 marketing strategy is complete without the inclusion of digital marketing channels.  Many businesses, however, are not confident in their ability to tackle digital marketing or to include it in their marketing mix, and many believe digital marketing is only applicable to companies that sell B2C.

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Brand building is all about creating awareness of a business and/or its products/services, with the overarching goal of generating sales.

This Monday 27th June 2022 GTPA is celebrating is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day (MSME Day), to acknowledge the important contribution of small and family businesses in Australia.

Australian small and family businesses are responsible for hiring more of our private sector than any other employer category. Small business is Australia’s biggest sized employer providing employment for over 5 million people.

Join us on 27 June for a webinar with the World Trade Organisation and the International Trade Center on MSME Day 2022: Helping Small Businesses Transition to a Sustainable Economy. The virtual event will take place on Monday, 27 June 2022, 14:00-15:00 CEST to discuss the critical role of the global MSME community in driving the transition to a more sustainable economy and identify levers of action that can help MSMEs achieve this transition. The webinar will also launch the latest edition of the Small Business Champions Initiative, a global competition to identify pioneering organisations that are helping MSMEs transition to a sustainable economy.

If you are a NSW-based Food and Beverage (F&B) or FMCG producer, with 3 to 199 employees, and looking to export to India, apply for the NSW Going Global Export Program before 6 July.

Key timings:
6 July: applications close
21 July: selected participant invited
28 July: program starts
14 September: attend Annapoorna ANUFOOD India trade show
August to December: skill-building and introductions to potential new customers
December: program concludes

For over a decade, GTR East Africa has brought together leading commodity producers and traders, manufacturers, trade finance specialists, risk management experts, and trade tech innovators, providing unrivalled insight on this exciting region.

On June 9-10, market-leading experts from a range of key economic sectors will reflect on the latest developments impacting trade at GTR West Africa 2022 in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Australian APEC Study Centre at RMIT University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2022 APEC – Australia Women in Research Fellowship.

This exciting opportunity supports women’s economic empowerment in the APEC region and human capital development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related fields in developing economies.

The Institute for International Trade (IIT) and the G20-related Trade and Investment Network (TIRN) invite you to join us from 2pm to 3pm (CEST)/ 9.30pm to 10.30pm (ACST) on Wednesday, 4^th May 2022 for an interactive webinar on:

The Russia-Ukraine War, Sanctions, and the G20’s Relations with Russia

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is clear that the threats to the international rules-based order presented by the rise of authoritarian powers are rapidly escalating.

As part of NSW Small Business month the GTPA is holding a series of three webinars that shine the spotlight on the complexities of supply chains in 2022.

Each webinar will focus on a particular sector with often complex supply chains. We have chosen to host these events online because COVID-19 security will still be an aspect to consider in 2022.

GTR India looks forward to returning to Mumbai on May 24, 2022 for an exclusive one-day gathering. Reflecting on the latest developments across the Indian market, from trade and export policy and new supply chain opportunities, to banking and structural reforms, fintech innovation, sustainability and the role of manufacturing as a key export driver.

GTR Africa is returning to Cape Town, South Africa on March 10-11, 2022 as we once again provide a one of a kind event for the trade and export finance community.

Long recognised as the leading industry event for Sub-Saharan Africa, we’re hugely excited to bring the region’s trade, commodity and export finance community together once again for a much-anticipated return to in-person discussion and networking.

GTR MENA 2022 will return to Dubai on February 15-16, 2022 for an exclusive two-day physical gathering. This will include an extensive programme, full exhibition and that much missed opportunity for participants to network and connect with key experts, industry peers and potential clients.

The last 12 months have seen Asian trade and economies rebound following the shock of covid-19. Despite continued tensions between China and America, and climate-led disruptions to supply chains, reasons for optimism about the future of Asian trade remain.

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The University of Adelaide's Institute for International Trade (IIT) invites you to join us for the launch of our latest research report on Strengthening African Agricultural Trade: The Case For Domestic Support Entitlement Reforms.

At the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) twelfth Ministerial Conference at the end of 2021, WTO members are again considering how best to reform domestic support (subsidies) to agriculture.

The Institute for International Trade (IIT) invites you to join leading experts on Thursday, 25 November 2021 for an interactive discussion on Future Australia-Pacific Trade Relations.

In September 2021, following the Commonwealth Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into activating greater trade and investment between Australia and Pacific island Countries, the Trade Sub-Committee released it's report "One Region, One Family, One Future: Deepening relations with Pacific nations through trade".  Please join the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, heading a distinguished panel from Australia and the Pacific for this upcoming event.

GTR US is returning to Manhattan on December 8!

Long established as the United States’ leading trade and supply chain financing conference, GTR US 2021 will once again bring together a host of trade, treasury, tech and risk management experts to explore the pressing issues impacting on US commerce, from ongoing supply chain disruption and the latest developments around decarbonization, sustainability and ESG, to the regulatory challenges facing the US trade and supply chain financing sector and the continuing drive for trade digitization and automation.

Improving our world through mindful trade

The GTPA and IIT have today launched the Trade4Climate action group and invite all allied industry associations, policy makers, businesses engaged in global trade and supply chains, the private sector and government agencies to join the initiative.

International trade has the potential to increase the capacity of countries to effectively improve the management of their environmental impacts through access to technologies. Technologies can not only increase the efficiency of local production processes, but also reduce the use of virgin natural resources and improve other environmental impacts.

The success of the ports is undeniably tied to the success of the global economy.  The Los Angeles port has experienced 49% growth since 2020, the biggest increase in nine years based on data compiled by Bloomberg.  Long Beach shipping expanded 29% during the same period, such that the two ports now account for 37% of the US market since the pandemic, more than double the share of the Port of New York and New Jersey, the closest competitor.  This makes the LA Port a particularly vulnerable factor in global supply chains.  In addition, my discussions with individuals close to ports are stating that unions are also leveraging the pressure at the ports to request rate increases, and demanding overtime pay that is higher than in the past.  Truck drivers are also rejecting more loads, especially at night, and are picking those loads that are favorable to them.  

Trade across the G7 could increase by an eye-watering US$9tn in the next five years if the industry reaches full digitalisation, according to a new report by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

For 12 years, GTR Asia has offered critical market insight and unparalleled expertise from industry leaders whilst also providing unrivalled networking opportunities.

Increased globalisation, constant technological advances and other competitive pressures are accelerating the pace of change that both trade policy professionals and global trading businesses face. The resulting opportunities and threats to global trade impact those working in government, industry, business as well as companies that support and facilitate trade.