ATEC News

Trade Queensland, Advance Cairns and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council are joining forces to bring the first Bridge to China forum to Cairns, this month.

Learn first-hand about market opportunities for goods and services in Hong Kong and Southern China, as well as information on the forthcoming China International Small to Medium Enterprise Fair (CISMEF) in Guangzhou (15–18 September 2010).

The forum will feature a presentation on the following topics:

• Hong Kong – gateway into Southern China
• Guangdong market overview – one of the preferred destinations for investment and trade in Southern China
• Updates on CISMEF, Queensland’s participation and how you can participate
• Food and agribusiness
• Education and training.

Cairns Mayor Val Schier will open the forum, while Bonnie Shek, Director of Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be the keynote speaker presenting on trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong and Southern China.

(Download Bridge To China Cairns Flyer)

Date: Tuesday 1 June 2010

Time: 8.45 am for 9.00 am start – 12.00 pm

Venue: Shangri-La Marina Hotel

Cost: No charge (light refreshments included)

Please RSVP to: Michelle Jago

via email sao@advancecairns.com or on

07 4080 2900 by Monday, May 24

The overarching theme of the Fulbright 60th Anniversary Symposium is Sustainable Societies in the Tropical World.  This Symposium provides the opportunity to bring great minds together to discuss and present solutions to real-world challenges, and help shape a brighter future for life in the tropics, worldwide.

For further information and registration details please see attached flyer: 2010 Fulbright 60th Anniversary Symposium Newsletter – March 2010

Get a lead on hot consulting opportunities funded by the Asian Development Bank and other institutions

Date:  19-21 May 2010

Location:  Manila, Philippines

For further information please see attached flyer:  Australian Consulting Services Mission to Manila – Event Brochure FINAL

The  Cairns Institute, JCU is hosting The Honorable Dame Carol Kidu as part of local celebrations for International Women’s Day.

Dame Carol is the Minister for Community Development and Women in the PNG govenment and is a leading advocate for women’s rights and advancement in the Pacific region.

Date:  5 March 2010

Time:  11.00 am for 11.30 am lecture

Where:  Crowther Lecture Theatre, JCU, Cairns Campus

RSVP:  cairnsinstitute@jcu.edu.au

Further details attached:Public Invitation – Dame Carol Kidu presentation – 5 March 2010

The Queensland Government invites you to participate in a cross-sectoral trade mission to Papua New Guinea, led by the Queensland Treasurer, the Honourable Andrew Fraser MP.

The mission will take place from Monday, March 15 to Thursday, March 18, and will focus on:

■■ PNG-LNG projects: equipment, technology and services

■■ mining projects: equipment, technology and services

■■ infrastructure: transport, roads, port, and airport development

■■ building and construction

■■ vocational training: all sectors

■■ international development: health, education and training, infrastructure and public sector capacity development.

For more information, and to register to attend the mission download the following PDF: Trade QLD mission to PNG March 15-18, 2010