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Premier leads trade delegation to China and USA
Friday, 3 June 2011
Premier Anna Bligh will lead a 10-day trade mission to China and the 2011 BIO International Convention in the USA as part of the Queensland government's continued commitment to strengthening the economy.
Year of Friendship between Korea and Australia provides real opportunities for Queensland agriculture
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies Tim Mulherin said today the longstanding and valuable relationship between Australia and the Republic of Korea will benefit Queensland's food producers.
Bright young sparks take Queensland to the world
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
The Queensland Government has given five young and ambitious Queenslanders an opportunity of a lifetime to forge careers in international trade.
Major changes across senior public service
Friday, 18 March 2011
Premier Anna Bligh has today announced major changes in the senior public service across a range of government departments.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair moves to new home on waterfront
Saturday, 26 February 2011
Premier Anna Bligh today announced the 2011 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) will be held at a new location at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal at the waterfront in Cairns City.
Govt attracts new solar manufacturing facility to Gold Coast
Thursday, 17 February 2011
The Queensland Government has attracted a leading solar manufacturing company to construct a cutting-edge facility on the Gold Coast.
Queensland on show as part of Africa trade mission
Friday, 4 February 2011
Queensland's capabilities will be strongly promoted next month at Africa's largest mining event which will be attended by Queensland's Special Trade and Investment Representative for Africa, Ms Julie Boyd, and a group of Queensland companies.
600 attend Queensland Indigenous 'artiste' Paris exhibition opening
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Award-winning Torres Strait Islander artist, Dennis Nona, launched a major exhibition of his work in Paris on 26 January, attracting 600 people to the official opening and 50 art journalists to a media function on 27 January.
Queensland ready to welcome international students
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Queensland's world-class international education and training institutions are ready to welcome students for the start of the 2011 academic year.
Queensland investment brings better cancer treatments
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
A leading international healthcare company's decision to open a new facility in Brisbane will deliver enormous benefits to Queensland cancer patients.
American software company sets up regional HQ in Brisbane
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
SolarWinds, a US-based IT management software provider, is establishing its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Brisbane, estimated to create 25 new local jobs.
Multi-million dollar deals for Latin America effort
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Two Queensland companies have secured multi-million dollar business deals in Latin America, following Queensland Government-led trade missions.
First mangoes exported to Korea
Friday, 12 November 2010
Australian mangoes are now being exported direct to South Korea under new quarantine protocols that have opened up the market.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Artistic Director announced for 2011
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh today announced leading Indigenous artist and curator Avril Quaill will take the reins as Artistic Director of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) in 2011.
Queensland rewards excellence in international education and training
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Students and researchers from Kenya, India and rural Vietnam are among those celebrated last night at the 2010 Queensland Education and Training International (QETI) Awards for Excellence.
Queensland software pioneer embraces Asia
Thursday, 4 November 2010
Minister for Trade Stephen Robertson has helped launch a new Hong Kong venture by a Queensland software developer that is pioneering new technology in construction costing.
Queensland's Hong Kong connections celebrated
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
The Bligh Government continues to generate opportunities for the State's exporters with the opening of a new Trade and Investment Queensland office in Hong Kong today.
Exporters gain dedicated market specialist in Vietnam
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
Queensland companies now have access to a dedicated in-market specialist to help them grow export opportunities in Vietnam, Minister for Trade Stephen Robertson announced today.
Queensland's credentials promoted in Vietnam
Monday, 1 November 2010
Minister for Trade Stephen Robertson is championing opportunities to do business with Queensland as he leads a trade mission to Vietnam that also includes visits to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
New 'green' partnership with China Geoscience agency
Friday, 29 October 2010
The Bligh Government has forged a new partnership with the key agency overseeing China's geological and mineral exploration and geoscientific research.
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