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Is China’s reported ban on BHP a bluff, or a glimpse of the future?

Written by Marina Yue Zhang, Associate Professor, Technology and Innovation, University of Technology Sydney

Though they still haven’t been officially confirmed, reports China’s state-owned buyer told steelmakers to stop purchasing iron ore from Australian mining giant BHP have rattled both markets and Canberra.

At first glance, this looks like a simple dispute over price. But step back, and a picture begins to emerge of...

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit
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Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds
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Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here
A new “complete” monthly consumer price index (CPI) will be released next week, and will become Australia’s…
Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest
The blue and red boxes with white dots are immediately recognisable as containing Domino’s pizzas. The pizza chain is A…
Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger
Karl Baron/Flickr/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYThe next time you board a commercial flight and are told how to sit in the brace po…
Just 18 firms won 50% of federal Indigenous procurement spending: new study
Australia’s decade-old Indigenous Procurement Policy has been hailed by both sides of politics as a success in Indigeno…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

Want to invest in a pink diamond? Top tips on how to do it
With the property market cooling, the stock market dropping, crypto imploding, and the Australian dollar losing ground against the US dollar, it is no surprise that people are looking elsewhere…
Sellers Lack Essential Virtual Selling Skills, New Data Suggests
RAIN Group, a global sales training company delivering award-winning results through in-person and virtual sales training, coaching, and reinforcement, announced today the release of its latest research report Virtual Selling Skills and…
Diversity quotas will only lead to token appointments, doing more harm than good
ShutterstockGlobal investment company Goldman Sachs recently announced it would only take startups public if they had at least one diverse board member.In New Zealand, a new KiwiSaver fund, CareSaver, announced…

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based work, has announced a new partnership with SuperAPI, marking a major enhancement to its HR pro...

KuCoin invests in Australian sponsorships of the ACC, plus a major campaign with golf icon Adam Scott

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, announced the appointment of James Pinch as the Australian Managing Director, the establish...

Australian companies pitching to the world’s wealthiest investors

#CapTech 2025 to bring world investors to Australia’s doorstep One of Australia’s leading business and capital events is bringing together inves...

Small business backlash builds as RBA’s surcharge ban risks fuelling inflation

Australia’s small business sector has launched a fierce campaign against the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) proposed ban on debit and credit card...

Australia’s Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Success Through Legacy and Community Impact

A new generation of young Australian small business owners is redefining success, driven by a desire to create a lasting legacy through the positi...

Lessons in AI: How LoanOptions.ai Shows What Smart Adoption Really Looks Like

In a world where many small businesses are still trying to work out how to actually use AI (not just talk about it), Australian fintech LoanOption...