The Express Newspaper – January Edition
JANUARY 2018 – EXPRESS NEWSPAPER
New Study Adelaide Board Chair Sean Keenihan
Study Adelaide will remain focused on delivering positive outcomes for one of the state’s biggest exports – the international education sector under the leadership of newly appointed chair of the Study Adelaide Board, Sean Keenihan. As the South Australian Government’s advisor on China, Mr Keenihan provides strategic advice to the Premier, Ministers, local government and…
The value of international education to South Australia reaches new high
The economic value of international education to South Australia increased 12.8 per cent in the last financial year to a new high of $1.468 billion, recent ABS data shows. International education, South Australia’s largest service export is now our second largest export after wine and plays an important role in bringing visitors to the state.…
Expressions of interest now open for 2018 international business mission program
Following the success of the 2017 State Government-led program of business missions, a record 11 international business missions to 19 countries will be undertaken in 2018, including three visits to China to further strengthen South Australia’s relationship with our leading trading partner. Released today by Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith, the targeted international engagement…
International design competition for landmark waterfront riverbank hotel
A landmark six-star hotel proposed for the Adealide Riverbank Precint has already attracted international investor interest and is worthy of a global design competition. Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said his proposal for a luxury hotel and indigenous art gallery, west of the Morphett St bridge, on land owned by the State Government would…
Small business success drives South Australia’s new economy
South Australia’s transition to a new economy is accelerating backed by the success of its $35 billion small business sector and one of the nation’s best trend unemployment rates of 5.6 per cent. Releasing the 2017 Annual Small Business Statement and announcing the new Excellence in Business Fund at a 400-strong industry breakfast this morning, Small Business…
Winner Announced for Patrol Vessels
The Australian Government today announced Lurssen of Germany as the successful designer for the $3.6 billion Offshore Patrol Vessel program (OPV). In congratulating Lurssen on the project win, Defence and Space Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said the project was likely to create around 400 local jobs, plus additional 400 supply chain opportunities for South…
Small business front and centre
Today’s opening of a new small business shopfront in the CBD is part of the State Government’scommitment to back the sector, help it grow and create more jobs. The new Small Business Centre was opened this afternoon at 99 Gawler Place, by Minister for Small Business Martin Hamilton-Smith and Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis. Housing the new…
Sustainable water management a major focus for India trade mission
South Australia’s water management expertise are being put to work in India, with several key initiatives significantly progressed during the South Australian Government trade mission to India this week. Leading the latest mission, Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said SA has facilitated funding for 12 water management fellowships that will see qualified water management…
Jobs growth no shock from new partnership
New advanced manufacturing jobs and export opportunities will flow from a new partnership between South Australian suspension maker, Supashock and an Indian automotive manufacturer. Today the companies will sign an agreement at the Taj Mahal Hotel, in Mumbai, to strengthen collaboration as Supashock develops vehicle suspension for an Indian army vehicle manufacturer. Under the…