[Ecomonic Report] World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2018.

The 2018 World Economic Forum competitiveness index report has shown that South Korea's overall ranking has risen two positions to 15th. This is due to improvement in the nation's macroeconomic environment and a high-level of information technology.

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The new Global Competitiveness Report 2018 will be released on 17 October at 00:01 CEST.

[Investment News] "Korea’s cosmetics giant Amorepacific Group said on Oct. 19 it has launched one of its brands in Australia and New Zealand as the company moves to expand its presence in the overseas market."

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Amore Pacific Group is expanding its business in Oceania by launching luxury brands AMOREPACIFIC simultaneously in Australia and New Zealand. AMOREPACIFIC, a brand with the same name, entered 44 ME...

Are you an Australian SME looking to promote your export product in Korea?

Eligible companies can now apply for the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG), which provides small and medium-sized Australian businesses with up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses. Applications close 30th November. Further information: https://goo.gl/SBMNty ... See more

Queensland SMEs have until 30 November to apply for an Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) to help cover the cost of promoting their products in export markets. http://fal.cn/SA5m

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Not to be missed 'Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon' with ANZA Korea.

Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon - Tickets Selling Fast - https://mailchi.mp/db67b1d7b75d/melbourne-cup-lunch-tickets-now-on-sale-1578977

제주에서 열린 국제 관함식을 성공적으로 마친 멜버른함이 한국을 떠났습니다. 동 행사 참여를 통해 호주와 한국 해군간의 굳건한 동맹 관계를 확인할 수 있었습니다. 대한민국 해군의 환대에 진심으로 감사합니다.🛳️

HMAS Melbourne is departing the Republic of Korea (ROK) after participating in the successful International Fleet Review in Jeju. HMAS Melbourne’s participation in the Fleet Review is a reflection of Australia’s commitment to our strong defence relationship with the ROK Navy. We thank the Republic of Korea Navy for its hospitality and friendship. ... See more

[Advocacy News] As a part of the Chamber’s advocacy program, AustCham Korea’s Chair, Chris Raciti, sat down with the newly elected Foreign Investment Ombudsman, Kim Sung Jin and representatives from the state-funded trade and investment promotion organisation (KOTRA) to discuss best practices in resolving business-related issues.

Directly commissioned by President Moon, the Foreign Investment Ombudsman works to resolve various grievances of foreign investors and foreign-invested companies through close cooperation with “home doctors,” who have deep knowledge and expertise in their respective fields of finance, taxation, intellectual property, construction, labor, environment, etc. as well as with investment cooperation officers dispatched from the central and local governments.

Working alongside KOTRA - 코트라 and the Foreign Investment Ombudsman, the Chamber encourages Members to contact us for assistance in resolving business related grievances.

For more information visit our website: https://goo.gl/ACaijm ... See more

[Team Australia News] Members of the Australian Embassy, led by Ambassador James Choi, and the Australian community here took part in a challenging 375-kilometer cycling journey in Korea for three days to promote diversity and multiculturalism.

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Members of the Australian Embassy, led by Ambassador James Choi, and the Australian community here took part in a challenging 375-kilometer cycling journey in Korea for three days to promote diversity and multiculturalism.The team of 15 Australian and Korean riders started their campaign at the Unif... ... See more

호주는 전 세계에서 스타벅스가 고전하는 몇 안되는 나라 중 하나인데요. 커피를 사랑하는 나라답게 호주는 세련된 커피 문화를 매우 자랑스러워합니다. #커피 #호주 #플랫화이트 #롱블랙 #딜리셔스 🇦🇺☕😋

Australia is one of the very few countries where Starbucks struggles to make a mark. Australians take their coffee very seriously – and boasts a very sophisticated coffee culture like no other #Coffee #Australia #FlatWhite #LongBlack #Delicious ... See more

[Business Envoy] Featuring AustCham Korea, check out the October edition of DFAT’s Business Envoy Magazine 'Expanding Opportunities for Australian Business in Innovative Korea' for an update on business opportunities and recent commercial successes in 'innovative Korea'. Download your free copy here: https://goo.gl/UaDPTP ... See more