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Thursday, 24 July 2008
Thailand business and trade group kicks off in Queensland with Thai Ambassador as Patron
Queensland businesses have formed a new group to build closer trading relationships with Thailand.
Thursday, 24 July 2008
New York Bagels selling Queensland organic meatballs in Taiwan
A Queensland company producing organic beef for the world market is finding sales success in Taiwan.
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Queensland artists secure deals at overseas performance and trade show events
Queensland artists who attended Musexpo in Los Angeles earlier this year have returned home with a swag full of success stories.
Monday, 21 July 2008
New advisory group to provide feedback on Indonesia markets
A new advisory group has been established to provide the Queensland government with high-level industry advice on Indonesian export markets.
Wednesday, 16 July 2008
UQ Honorary Doctorate recognises strong contribution to Queensland-South Carolina relationship
Minister for Trade John Mickel today congratulated Dr Andrew Sorensen, President of the University of South Carolina (USC), on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Queensland.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
New rail and port proposed under coal expansion
The first new Australian coal port in 25 years could be built in Queensland under a trifecta of proposals which could deliver a 40% coal export increase for the State.
Monday, 14 July 2008
Export Awards nominations extended to 1 August
Queensland businesses will have a little longer to complete their applications for the 2008 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Premier predicts coal boom to continue
Gladstone: Queensland's coal exports could almost double by 2030, Premier Anna Bligh said today while officially opening the $780 million expansion to Gladstone's R G Tanna Terminal.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008
Japan and South East Asia to see best of Iron Chef Hiroyuki's visit to Gold Coast
Culinary treats prepared by Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai were on the menu at the Gold Coast's Palazzo Versace last weekend in a series of three sold-out gala dinner events.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Minister welcomes Brazil trade appointment for Sallyanne Atkinson
Minister for Trade John Mickel today welcomed the appointment by the Brazilian Government of former Brisbane Lord Mayor Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO as Queensland's Honorary Consul for Brazil.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Queensland innovations to gain exposure on ABC Television
Two exciting Queensland inventions will feature on ABC TV's The New Inventors on Wednesday 2 July.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Korea marine trade mission paying off for Queensland
A Queensland Government-led trade mission to the Korea International Boat Show in mid June is already paying dividends for the State.
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Korean leader's Gold Coast visit strengthening Queensland marine industry ties
A visit to the Gold Coast this week from Gyeongnam Province Governor Tae Ho Kim is expected to increase opportunities for Queensland's marine businesses.
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Queensland artist assists China earthquake victims
Following a major breakthrough last year in becoming the first Australian artist to sign a record deal in China, Brisbane musician Nik Phillips is giving something back to the Chinese people.
Thursday, 26 June 2008
Queensland fine jewellery a hit in UK
An exclusive Queensland jeweller business has exploded onto the UK market, opening a new store in London and signing sales deals with some of the UK's best-known high-end brands.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Former Premier honoured with Bio International Award
SAN DIEGO: Former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie will tonight receive the 2008 Biotechnology Industry Organisation's first-ever International Award for Leadership Excellence.
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Premier launches Smart State success story in California
LOS ANGELES: Queensland Premier Anna Bligh today officially announced the entry of XeroCoat Limited into the solar energy market.
Monday, 16 June 2008
Premier tees off A$15 million turf deal
NEVADA, USA: The grass will be greener on the other side. of the world, thanks to a Queensland company that has recently landed a multi-million dollar contract to supply turf solutions for two high-end resort golf courses in the USA.
Monday, 16 June 2008
Premier sells Queensland to Hollywood
LOS ANGELES: Queensland should remain at the top of the list for US film producers seeking world-class expertise and value-for-money across location, production, special effects and post-production services.
Monday, 16 June 2008
Queensland and Victoria's push for solar energy heats up
NEVADA: In a new alliance the Queensland and Victorian Governments will pay for outstanding Queenslanders and Victorians to work with some the world's leading experts on solar thermal technology, Premiers Anna Bligh and John Brumby announced today.
Friday, 13 June 2008
Queensland teacher to study design as Smithsonian Fellow
NEW YORK: A Queensland teacher will soon be jetting off to New York to study design education in an innovative partnership between the State Government and the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.
Friday, 13 June 2008
Premier pitches Queensland investment to the Big Apple
NEW YORK: Queensland's investment opportunities will be on the menu for New York's financial community when Premier Anna Bligh speaks at a lunch in the Big Apple today.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Gold Coast marine expertise on sale at Korea International Boat Show
Gold Coast companies are well-represented on a Queensland Government trade mission to present the State's world-class marine capabilities at the 2008 Korea International Boat Show.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Mackay marine expertise on sale at Korea International Boat Show
Mackay and the Whitsunday coast are represented on a Queensland Government trade mission to present the State's world-class marine capabilities to the 2008 Korea International Boat Show.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Darling Downs name and quality a selling point in Korea
Korean consumers after a true Queensland taste experience need look no further than a chain of local restaurants.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
QLD marine expertise on sale at Korea International Boat Show
Minister for Trade John Mickel is leading the largest Australian State delegation - 18 people representing 17 Queensland marine industry companies - on a trade mission to the inaugural Korea International Boat Show (10-15 June).
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Quality and safety keys to Korea market for Queensland beef
Minister for Trade John Mickel wants to further expand an already successful Korean market for Queensland beef, and will highlight the State's quality, safe beef credentials at a promotion for buyers of Australian meat and wine in Seoul tonight.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Brisbane's marine expertise on sale at Korea International Boat Show
Brisbane companies are well-represented on a Queensland Government trade mission to present the State's world-class marine capabilities at the 2008 Korea International Boat Show.
Saturday, 7 June 2008
International expert sheds light on managing congestion
Premier Anna Bligh has enlisted an international expert in urban congestion to advise on her congestion busting initiatives in south-east Queensland.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Port of Brisbane Corporation facilities to expand
The Port of Brisbane Corporation has identified the continuing expansion of facilities as a priority after receiving approval for an allocation of $219 million for capital works in the 2008-09 State Budget.
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Queensland to establish new business links with Thailand
Queensland businesses have formed a new group to build closer trading relationships with Thailand.
Thursday, 22 May 2008
2008 boat show to promote Queensland's marine exports
Queensland's marine industry is gearing up to impress around 50 000 visitors at this year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show starting today.
Friday, 16 May 2008
Cape York dancers set to take Japan by storm
A troupe of Cape York Indigenous dancers will share their arts and cultures with the people of Japan on a nine-day performance tour of the country in late May.
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Queensland kenaf industry boosted with new investment
A Queensland-based company set up to grow and process the fibre-producing plant kenaf near Bundaberg is expected to become a valuable exporter from the region.
Monday, 28 April 2008
Queensland artists set sail for leading European music festival
Local band "The Boat People" will build on Brisbane's solid reputation as one of the world's top cities for new music when they perform at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton in the UK.
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Queensland and Korea new force in global film industry
In a national first, the Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC) will today sign a ground-breaking agreement with two Korean film agencies, marking an exciting new phase in international film collaboration between Queensland and the Republic of Korea.
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Premier opens doors for sports infrastructure suppliers in India
Delhi: Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh confirmed that Queensland businesses are ready and willing to capture infrastructure and other opportunities from the 2010 Commonwealth games to be held in Delhi, India.
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Smart state on sale as Premier visits India
Delhi: Queensland's Premier Anna Bligh is promoting Queensland's expertise in knowledge-intensive industries during the India leg of her trade mission this week.
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Queensland and Japanese students set to study fashion
Tokyo: Selected Queensland and Japanese fashion, hospitality and language students will have further opportunities to travel and study overseas after two new agreements were sealed in Japan.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Queensland and Shanghai strengthen sister state agreement
Shanghai: Premier Anna Bligh has met with the Mayor of Shanghai, His Excellency Mr Han Zheng, to sign Queensland and Shanghai's eighth sister state agreement.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Premier seeks Chinese investment in the Smart state
Beijing: A new agreement will promote greater cooperation between China and Queensland on resource development, and further opens the door for Chinese investment in Queensland's infrastructure.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Iwasaki Sangyo invests a further A$100 million in Queensland
Tokyo: Construction activity and tourism are set to increase in Central Queensland with more than A$100 million injection from the Japanese company that runs Yeppoon's Rydges Capricorn Resort.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Major Japanese steel manufacturer relocates office to Brisbane
Tokyo: A major Japanese steel producer will relocate their Australian office to Brisbane following an announcement in Tokyo.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Premier invites Iron Chef for dinner
Tokyo: Queensland will host the King of Iron Chefs, Mr Hiroyuki Sakai bringing his special style of entertainment and cuisine to a series of gala dinners on the Gold Coast in July this year.
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Queensland Premier makes historic address to Peking University
Anna Bligh has presented her first overseas keynote address as Premier at the historic Peking University.
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Queensland water wise knowledge exported to China
Beijing: Queensland's water wise management skills are set to be exported to China.
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Queensland to share climate change knowledge with China
Beijing: A historic agreement signed in Beijing will pave the way for greater collaboration and co-operation in the battle against climate change.
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Trade Queensland opens Beijing Olympics one-stop shop
Beijing: Queensland businesses will be able to take advantage of trade opportunities arising from the 2008 Beijing Olympics courtesy of a temporary new Trade Queensland office in Beijing.
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Queensland positioned as world-class education provider
SINGAPORE: Queensland Minister for Trade John Mickel today toured James Cook University's newly acquired Singapore campus.
Monday, 31 March 2008
Scholarship honours the late Hon Tom Burns
DANANG: A new scholarship for Vietnamese students to study in Queensland will pay tribute to Queensland's former Deputy Premier, the late Hon Tom Burns AO.
Monday, 31 March 2008
Premier leaves on landmark trade mission
Premier Anna Bligh leaves Brisbane today for a series of high level meetings in Japan, India and China on her first trade mission as state leader.
Friday, 28 March 2008
Queensland company promotes cleaner energy in Vietnam
HANOI: Queensland Smart State company Linc Energy Ltd will partner with Vietnamese and Japanese companies in an Underground Coal Gasification project in northern Vietnam.
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Gourmet Garden putting more spice into Asia
HONG KONG: Queensland company Botanical Foods' Gourmet Garden product range was officially launched into Hong Kong last nigh by Minister for Trade John Mickel.
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
$1 million export contract for Smart State business
GUANGZHOU: Queensland Minister for Trade John Mickel yesterday witnessed the signing of a A$1 million export contract for a Smart State business.
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Cairns businesswoman appointed Chair of Queensland China Council
Cairns businesswoman Sim Hayward was today appointed Chair of the Queensland Government's Queensland China Council.
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Julie Boyd appointed representative for Queensland/Asia trade position
Former Mayor of Mackay Julie Boyd was today appointed Trade Queensland's Special Representative to Japan, the Republic of Korea and the Philippines.
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Premier announces new trade representatives
The Queensland Government today announced the appointment of six new trade representatives for Queensland including former Premier Peter Beattie.
Friday, 29 February 2008
Liquid Animation ready to wow Asian audiences
Queensland's world-class film and television production capabilities are impressing the international market with several locally-produced commercials ready to wow Asian audiences.
Monday, 25 February 2008
Smart State offers Bundaberg businesses export tips
Local companies that want to take their business to a new level are being encouraged to consider exporting.
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Queensland-Brazil trading relationship strengthens
The Queensland-Brazil trading relationship will be even stronger with the Queensland Government signing a Joint Declaration of Cooperation with the State of Minas Gerais according to Minister for Trade John Mickel.
Thursday, 7 February 2008
New General Manager to drive Queensland's exports
A former senior advisor to federal and state governments has been appointed as the new General Manager of Trade Queensland.
Monday, 4 February 2008
Queensland businesses stamp their mark in Russian market
A Toowoomba company Wagners Global Services and Mackay's Anderson Group of Companies are stamping their mark in the Russian marketplace with the help of Trade Queensland.
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Queensland records strong knowledge-intensive export growth
Preliminary figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have shown the Smart State's exporters increased the value of their knowledge-intensive exports by $500 million in 2006-07.
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Former Premier heading to Sister State
Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations John Mickel today congratulated former Premier Peter Beattie and his wife Heather Beattie on their appointment as lecturers at the University of South Carolina.
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Hot Queensland talent ready to take on world
Queensland bands The Red Paintings, The Gin Club and Small Mercies will build on Brisbane's solid reputation as one of the world's top cities for new music talent when they travel to Los Angeles in April for MUSEXPO 2008.
Last updated 24 July 2008
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