Vietnam is poised to become a top 20 economy, so why is Australia taking so long to make trade and investment links?

By Anne Vo, University of Wollongong At a time of widespread global trade instability, Australia should be expanding and diversifying its economic partnerships. Supply chains remain fragile, and protectionist rhetoric is once again gaining traction in major Western economies. US President Donald Trump’s America First agenda includes sweeping tariffs on imports, withdrawal from multilateral agreements…

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CSIRO opens applications for Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence round of Innovate to Grow program

CSIRO is inviting SMEs and startups developing solutions in digital technologies and artificial intelligence to apply for its latest Innovate to Grow program, a free eight-week, online course assisting companies with R&D. According to a statement on Thursday from the national science agency, expressions of interest have opened for the round, which will provide successful…

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Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2025: Meet the judges

We are pleased to present our expert panel of judges for Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2025. Meet our judges, each of which enabled an independent, credible, arm’s-length evaluation of nominees for @AuManufacturing‘s campaign. You can see the results of said campaign — this year’s Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list — here. Mike Jennings…

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Newer businesses, particularly those with university research origins, shine in 2025’s innovators’ list

Below is the introduction speech from @AuManufacturing’s Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers awards event, held on May 7. You can view the 2025 list here.  Welcome to the awards for Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers, something @AuManufacturing has the great privilege of hosting for the third year running. I’d like to begin by respectfully acknowledging…

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