https://www.scmp.com/rss/500722/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Telecommunications in Asia-Pacific will never be the same again as an out-of-the-box idea from an Australian telecoms company sets to forever change how businesses in the region communicate information. While local players focus on building up their infrastructure within their territories, fibre-optic specialist Superloop took the industry by surprise when it linked Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011274/superloop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011274/superloop?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 05:00:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Anticipated to surpass US$517 billion in the next six years, the global home health care industry is rising at a compound annual growth rate of 7.8 per cent. Emerging among the biggest markets is Asia, where global homecare solutions leader Invacare aims to bring innovative and integrated products ranging from wheelchairs to disability scooters and respiratory products. “Asia accounts for 4 to 5 per... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011272/invacare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011272/invacare?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 04:30:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Following the entry of its new Asian partners that include Temasek from Singapore, and CIC International, New Hope Group and Hosen Capital from China, Real Pet Food Company is moving incredibly swiftly to get a foothold in Asia. “Our new key shareholders are very excited to be in the pet food category,” says CEO David Grant. “There has been a major change in direction from the strategy of the previous... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011270/real-pet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011270/real-pet?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 04:00:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Sustained demand for housing has made property development a growing field of interest for investors. However, many aspiring developers are unaware of the many hidden pitfalls that can delay a project. From construction delays to planning and communication issues with local councils, the property development process is plagued by uncertainties that only more experienced developers are aware... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011268/kollins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011268/kollins?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 03:30:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com It can be argued that the glue that holds industry together is, quite literally, epoxy. Witnessing a 5.8 per cent growth rate since 2015, industrial resin’s robust global market is expected to grow to almost US$10 billion by next year. With a majority of this market share located in Asia-Pacific, Australia’s top epoxy brand Megapoxy is well placed to extend its dominance beyond its home market. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011265/vivacity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011265/vivacity?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 03:00:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With the emergence of new office spaces worldwide because of rising employment, complemented by increased spending on office interiors to improve workforce productivity, the global office furniture market is seen to expand by 6.7 per cent annually through 2024. This uptrend presents vast opportunities for Zenith Interiors, Australia’s longest-standing manufacturer of leading-edge commercial and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011263/zeniths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011263/zeniths?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 02:30:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com More than 78 years since sowing its roots as the maker of the world’s finest ginger products, Buderim Group continues to find exciting ways to enjoy the extremely versatile, flavourful and healthy superfood. With its acquisition of macadamia nut brand Royal Hawaiian Orchards last year to complement its existing MacFarms business, Buderim is thrilled to broaden not only its product portfolio, but its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011260/buderim?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011260/buderim?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 May 2019 02:00:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As China intensifies its environmental protection programmes, water pollution control remains one of the country’s critical battles. Seeking to build a “beautiful China, where the sky is blue, the land is green and the waters are clear”, Chinese leaders turn to environmental experts such as Phoslock Environmental Technologies (PET) for support. Having treated more than 300 lakes and water bodies in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011257/phoslock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011257/phoslock?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 May 2019 04:00:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From Canada to Qatar to Singapore, Noel Kerr has been travelling – not to see the world, but rather to see what is underneath it. One of the founders and the executive chairman of tunnelling specialist Bothar Group, Kerr has been busy keeping up with markets around the world and aggressively expanding the group’s global footprint. Bothar is achieving these initiatives through organic expansion and the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011252/bothars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011252/bothars?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 May 2019 03:30:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Coastal and country estates along with boutique apartments in the suburbs of Melbourne, considered by global property investors as Australia’s most attractive city and No 2 on their global preferred cities list, are experiencing increased uptake as affluent families settle into refined and relaxing environments. “We’re seeing enormous growth within inner Melbourne and its outer ring with landmark... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011249?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011249?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 May 2019 03:00:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When fuel use is properly monitored, companies can realise millions of dollars in savings from the efficient delivery, storage and dispensing of liquid fuel resources. This has been the focus of Banlaw, a pioneer in integrated fuel management aimed at eliminating fuel theft and machinery downtime while providing a safer and greener workplace for the mining, logistics, railway and defence sectors. “We... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011245/banlaws?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011245/banlaws?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 May 2019 02:30:13 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Living in the information age is a double-edged sword. While it grants access to a seemingly endless repository of information right at the fingertips, it can also be challenging to make sense of the sheer volume of data available. While it has become relatively easier for companies to promote their businesses internationally through the internet, making themselves heard loud and clear amid the noise... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011242/drg-opens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011242/drg-opens?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 May 2019 02:00:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A parent will do anything to ease the discomfort of a child suffering from skin irritations. What started as a father’s desperate effort to manage his son’s eczema led Steven Sher, LaCorium Health Australia’s managing director, to realise the lack of safe and effective skin care products in the market. Sher persisted to develop innovative and highly potent creams, ointments and lotions for various skin... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011240/lacorium?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011240/lacorium?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 May 2019 04:00:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For many parents, providing quality nutrition in a world full of processed and additive-dense food choices is a difficult priority in raising healthy children – a reality that brothers Steven and Clive Sher sought to address when they established Every Bite Counts (EBC) 15 years ago. With seven children between them – including Steven’s eldest child, who suffers from severe allergic reactions to dairy... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011236/every?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011236/every?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 May 2019 03:30:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Australia continues to be a highly attractive country for Chinese investment, placing second to the United States in 2017 with accumulated inflows of US$10.3 billion, according to a report by the University of Sydney and KPMG. With opportunities growing every day, more Chinese investors are drawn to the Land Down Under and are in need of a trusted partner to help them navigate the country’s legal... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011235/goodwin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011235/goodwin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 May 2019 03:00:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Reconnecting to nature is intrinsic to wellness. This principle is behind the success of Jurlique International, a pioneer in natural skin care whose beauty products are the pride of Australia. Born 34 years ago in the pure, unpolluted air and nutrient-rich soil of the South Australian Hills, the skin care brand has harnessed nature’s harvest and unlocked its power to realise radiant skin. “Our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011233?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011233?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 May 2019 02:30:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With an almost insatiable demand for stainless steel in the energy, medical, construction, automotive, transport, food and beverage and other sectors, it would be virtually impossible for modern society to move forward without what is arguably the world’s most versatile material that defines the industrial age. Understanding the many applications of this alloy, Midway Metals has dominated the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011230/midway?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011230/midway?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 May 2019 02:00:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Last year, the global financial services provider Link Group unveiled a digital corporate registry service which will enhance communications between Hong Kong-listed companies and shareholders. Link Group will be actively assisting the digitisation of Hong Kong’s predominantly paper-based shareholder registry at a time when compliance pressures are on the rise globally, while companies are also looking... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011156/link?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011156/link?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 04:00:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asian architects looking to construct modern and sublime homes and buildings with durable, eco-friendly and cost-effective windows and doors are increasingly relying on aluminium technology. Known for its lightweight, recyclable and corrosion-resistant properties, aluminium has been a consistent material of choice in Australia for decades. Understanding the Australian market and environmental... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011144/caprals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011144/caprals?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 03:30:13 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Australia has built a strong global reputation for high-quality health care products and natural supplements. Its rich and diverse environment for sourcing premium ingredients, combined with strict drug control standards, has made it a popular shopping destination among global consumers particularly in China, where Australian brands comprise 40 per cent of the multibillion-dollar market for health care... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011149/ebos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011149/ebos?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 03:00:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Technological innovation in medical devices and diagnostic services is revolutionising people’s access to affordable and quality care. Approaching Asia with the industry’s most sophisticated innovations, Paragon Care is eyeing a widespread collaboration with the region’s health care providers, medical device manufacturers and universities to raise efficiencies across public and private domains. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011152/paragon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011152/paragon?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 02:30:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Upholding cargo and shipping movements that connect Australia to the global economy, ACFS Port Logistics continues to revolutionise its services to ease clients’ burdens and reduce supply chain costs. The market-leading container logistics company successfully serves Coles, Samsung and Electrolux, among others, and is focused on enhancing its systems and infrastructure to offer tailored solutions that... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011148/acfs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011148/acfs?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 May 2019 02:00:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com People are becoming more attuned to the needs of their bodies – such as having a nutritious diet, exercising and taking adequate rest – to make the most of what life has to offer. Vitaco Health is built on this premise of empowering healthier lives, with a particular focus on Asia, and it is committed to offering the highest-quality supplements from Australia and New Zealand to keep people in the pink... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011128/vitacos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011128/vitacos?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2019 04:30:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Much more than a place to study and sleep, residents find a home environment and a vibrant and safe community where they can live, learn and grow at Campus Living Villages’ (CLV) student villages. Leveraging its strengths as a vertically integrated business, CLV goes beyond quality buildings and facilities – it works to create exciting communities, learning opportunities and special memories for its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011127/find-home?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011127/find-home?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2019 04:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Health care architecture is revolutionising the design, construction and operation of hospitals around the world. With more than 40 years of expertise and an expanding portfolio of 2,000 projects, Silver Thomas Hanley Architects (STH) is Australia’s leading health care design firm equipped with the project track record, technological know-how and clear vision to serve Asia’s growing markets. Emerging... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011122/sth-leads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011122/sth-leads?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2019 03:30:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Understanding innovation as the name of the game in business competitiveness, companies must take the necessary precautions to safeguard their inventions at all costs. Australian firm FB Rice is the right partner for this with its unrelenting passion not only to protect intellectual property (IP) but to help clients achieve the best commercial outcome. “Many fall into the trap of thinking they just... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011120/navigate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011120/navigate?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2019 03:00:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Accounting for 60 per cent of the world’s economic growth, Asia’s trading volumes show investors remain confident in the region. Increasingly, investors are also shifting from traditional trading platforms to electronic channels that offer more efficient and cost-effective solutions while providing real-time data and insights on market trends. Global multi-asset broker Union Standard International... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011118/usgfx?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011118/usgfx?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2019 02:30:05 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In a complex era marked by rising interconnectivity, global commerce and advanced technologies, education is evolving and skill sets are being redefined to help tomorrow’s workers keep up with a rapidly changing world economy. As a major contributor to economic growth, educational attainment is a highly valued asset among Asia-Pacific’s emerging markets – where a postgraduate degree from a first-world... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011115/macquarie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/australia-business-report-may-2019/article/3011115/macquarie?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 May 2019 02:00:15 +0000