Asia Region Australian Chambers of Commerce Have Your Back!
Australian Chambers of Commerce (AustChams) are a great resource you can tap into when exploring your options on researching your options of testing the waters in Asia. You can join as an OS member in Australia before you go to Asia access full Membership resources and connections. If you are still unsure, rock up to the famous Australia TGIF Chamber Networking Drinks and mingle with locals and Australian businessess on the ground – with addedd bonuses of lucky door prizes. Yeh!
Before you leave Terra Australis, you must connect with Australia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne, Camberra and events throughout Australia.
Starting with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ACCI based in Canberra and Melbourne Australia, it is Australia’s largest and most presentative business network facilitating connection between industry and the Australian federal government. ACCI is highly active in business networking inclusive Events for all businesses no matter what stage you are at on your journey, including Asia Business Tours, and Advocacy. MEMBERSHIP For all business sizes.
AustCham ASEAN, now domiciled in Sydney, Australia, advocates for Australian business interests at the ASEAN level, releases annual survey reports on Australian firms in the region, and facilitates thematic working groups with Australian and ASEAN industry.
The March 2024 Melbourne, ASEAN-Australia Special 50-year Dialogue Summit (FNGN article) reestablished Australia in the Asia Pacific region as a close ally and robust business partner – with stable government and economic policies, leading-edge innovations and services in clean tech and renewable energy, and education in skills-upgrades to generate future jobs and pristine environments for agriculture and skincare/ wellness industries.
- H.E. TIFFANY MCDONALD Australian Ambassador to ASEAN and Patron of AustCham ASEAN, based in Jakarta, was appointed to the role in January 2024. HERE+
- Australian Business in ASEAN Survey 2023-2024 – Read the full survey report HERE+
The Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) was the first Australian Chamber to be formed in the ASEAN region in 1977 with the charter to promote business relations between Australia and Thailand. Their diverse events from government briefings to SME support – and their monthly Bangkok Sundowners business networking events are legendary in routinely bringing together around 300 executives.
A great way to hit the ground running and be Connected!
- Check out upcoming events HERE+ Or simply drop into their Bangkok office.
- Thai English language media: The Bangkok Post
AusCham Vietnam has two offices- Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. is an independent, not-for-profit, membership-based NGO (non-government organisation). It does not receive any funding from the Australian Government or any of its agencies. Its revenue is generated through memberships, sponsorships, events and advertising. AusCham represents and promotes the interests of Australian businesses operating in Vietnam- providing invaluable business and cultural support to our members’ and sponsors’ activities in this country.
Edwin H. Law is the Executive Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham) based in HCMC. Edwin is a valuable resource and a really great guy!
JOIN TODAY!!
- Vietnam Media English: TuoiTre News
- AusCham Silver Business member in Vietnam: TMX Transform is an Australian Supply Chain Solutions firm commencing in 2005 as Xact Solutions and in 2020 with TM Insight formed a new company TMX Transform for expansion into the Asia Pacific region.
Founded in 1994, the Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (AustCham Shanghai) is the peak body for Australian business in China. As a membership-based organisation, AustCham Shanghai represents more than 350 businesses and individuals providing support, education, advocacy and business services.
AustCham Shanghai is a bridge between Australian and Chinese organisations, facilitating connectivity and promoting bilateral trade between Australia and China. The Chamber successfully links Australian organisations with Chinese counterparts and potential business partners, enhancing the trade relationship between the two countries.
Check out their Events, Membership, Media, Networks HERE+
Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, (home to the much-admired Asia Development Bank ADB~~ ED.) Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, ANZCHAM, recognised as one of the oldest and most active Chambers in the Philippines – to advance business opportunities and collaborations between our members and affiliate organizations in the government and public sector with a vibrant, diverse, and connected business community that drives sustainable economic prosperity across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
Become a Member Today! HERE+
Philippines Media English: The Manila Times
ANZCHAM Gold Partner member SMEC from the 1949 Australia namesake project, The Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, SMECs is an engineering company and partner on major Transport, Water, and Energy projects – has worked in the Philippines since 1973 and established a permanent Manila office in 1993 – with a footprint in 40 countries, with projects across Asia in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Singapore & more..
Established in 1986, the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) based in Kuala Lumpur is the leading voice of Malaysian and Australian business, supported by its co-patrons of the Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry and the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia. the MABC plays a critical role in advancing bilateral trade and investment while providing a range of services to its members based both in Malaysia and Australia. Members Directory+
The Council is associated with several Malaysian Government Institutions, including the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and TalentCorp.
An Australian Business in Malaysia: KIRK Studio is an Australian Architectural practice with offices in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, with projects of Borneo Convention Centre, and Kuala Lumpur Garden International School (GIS) of a major transformation of two new state-of-the-art facilities of a new Performing Arts Centre and a new Sports and Aquatic Centre with indoor and outdoor sports fields and pool facilities.
AustCham facilitates business opportunities for Australian companies by creating networks that advance their commercial interests in Korea.
The Australia-Korea Foundation was established in May 1992 to foster relationships between Australians and Koreans. The AKF promotes individual and institutional links, especially in the fields of commerce and industry, science and technology, education, the arts, media and sport.
The Australia-Korea Business Council – founded in 1978, AKBC is an Australian-based national body fostering economic cooperation and partnerships between the Australian and Korean business communities. Korea is one of Australia’s largest bilateral trading partners committed to promoting two-way trade and investment with the Republic of Korea,
- South Korea Business Media (EN): The Korea Times; Chosun Daily
- AustCham Korea Platinum member PILOT ENERGY Australian Renewable Energy: Wed. 17 July, Pilot Energy Limited has announced that a consortium of major Korean energy companies is considering equity participation in its Mid-West Clean Energy Project, which includes Australia’s first offshore CO2 Storage Project. CEO Interview HERE+
We have not included all AustChams thoughout Asia so please DROP FNGN AN EMAIL & WE CAN HELP YOU TO CONNECT & HELP YOU EXPAND INTO ASIA – info@futurenowgreennews.com
