South Australian exporters to benefit from Indonesia’s rapid growth

Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith has arrived in Indonesia to build further discussions around the State Government’s in-country trade representation. The delegation will also converge on Djakarta to support the Australia Indonesia Business Week, with Federal Government Trade Minister Andrew Robb. The meetings in West Java are an opportunity to discuss the recent…

Hundreds of South Australian exporters target new international markets

South Australian exporters have participated in a first-of-its-kind survey to support the State Government with its international engagement strategy. Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton-Smith said the survey was sent to around 1800 South Australian exporters across every industry. “I wanted to know what South Australian exporters had experienced and endeavoured to achieve,” Mr…

International trade program ramps up to grow exports and create jobs

The State Government has strengthened its international engagement strategy with the launch of a trade mission blueprint to assist businesses to increase exports and create jobs. Following the State Government’s largest ever delegation to China, the 2016 program will again target key global markets. Program highlights include China; India and South East Asia; United States…

ASC’s capability with launch of HMAS Farncomb paves way for build of Future Submarines and ships in Australia

Today’s launch of the first Collins Class submarine to undergo a new maintenance regime at ASC has underlined the shipbuilder’s standing as a world-class facility, for the construction of 12 new submarines, new frigates and patrol vessels. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said the roll-out of the HMAS Farncomb highlighted ASC’s progress in achieving an…

Submarine project focus of defence and trade delegation to North Asia

The State Government is taking its pitch for the Future Submarine Program to Japan, with a series of high-level meetings between senior Japanese Government officials this week. Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said the South Australian delegation will also focus on strengthening trade and cultural ties. “I am looking forward to meeting Japan’s Ministry…

SMEs the key links in major defence projects’ supply chains

The State Government continues to support small-to-medium enterprises to prepare for major defence projects including construction of the nation’s future frigate and submarine fleets. At Port Adelaide-based shipbuilding and fabrication company MG Engineering today Minister for Defence Industries Martin Hamilton-Smith said small businesses had a critical role to play. “MG Engineering built masts for the…