This report was launched on Friday 25th June by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Asialink-Asia Society AustralAsia Centre.
The launch featured Mr William Fisher, State Director Victoria, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, in addition to Sir Rod Eddington, Chairman, JP Morgan and Asialink & Asia Society AustraAsia Centre Board Member.
The launch also featured:
- Dr Jongsay Yong, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research, The University of Melbourne
- Ms Elizabeth Masamune, Senior Trade Commissioner Tokyo and Country Manager, Austrade
This report, commissioned by the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) and compiled by the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, University of Melbourne provides new insight into one of Australia’s key economic relationships.
The survey found that Australian companies are overwhelmingly optimistic about their future business prospects with Japan, and the economic relationship is vital and varied.
Respondents to the survey confirm that the size and sophistication of the Japanese market makes it highly attractive to firms from across a broad range of industry sectors beyond traditional raw materials and simply processed goods. Australian and Japanese companies are also expanding into new areas of cooperation, including trade and investment in third countries.
The AJF, established in 1976, is a bilateral body in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which seeks to strengthen relations between the two countries by supporting projects that enhance individual, professional and institutional linkages.
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