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Why Australia

Why Australia. Arthur den Hartog Netherlands Embassy Canberra . Singapore | 6 March 2014. Australian Economy. Politically stable and safe Strategic location: gateway to Asia Strong and stable financial system

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Why Australia

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  1. Why Australia • Arthur den Hartog • Netherlands Embassy Canberra Singapore | 6 March 2014

  2. AustralianEconomy • Politically stable and safe • Strategic location: gateway to Asia • Strong and stable financial system • By 2012, Australia had experienced more than 20 years of continued economic growth, averaging 3.5% a year • Australia was comparatively unaffected by the global financial crisis • Australia plays an active role in the World Trade Organization, APEC, the G20, and other trade forums.

  3. Import and Export • Metals, coal and oil and natural gas account for 54 percent of total exports. • Australia is a major importer of machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines and telecommunication lasers. • Australia’s main trading partners are: China, Japan, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

  4. The Netherlands in Australia • More than 400 years ago, sailors of the Dutch East Indies Company became the first Europeans to set foot on Australian soil. • The Netherlands is the biggest foreign investor in Australia of the European Union and the 5th foreign investor in Australia worldwide. • Significant exports to Australia included medicinal products, ships and boats, refined petroleum and pumps. • Dutch companies: Shell, Unilever, Heineken, Philips, ING, Randstad, Damen, DSM, Achmea, Rabobank

  5. Business opportunities Down Under Growth Opportunities in Five Areas - Agribusiness and food - Major infrastructure - Tourism infrastructure - Resources and energy - Advanced manufacturing technology Growth Opportunity's for Dutch Top Sectors • Water • Infrastructure • Energy • Agricultureandhorticulture

  6. Questions?

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