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Australia's business lending on the rise

Business lending is on the rise in Australia, according to figures from the banking regulator, but an industry expert said the data for March is yet to be indicative of the prevailing trend

Attractions at Legoland’s first theme park in Asia

Some 15,000 model structures made from an estimated 30 million Lego bricks, along with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions, will be the main features at Legoland Malaysia that is set to open late next year.
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Australia's KHC reaps key benefits

Staying focused on your daily work to meet deadlines is no mean feat for business owner Ms Kellie Hill, owner and principal consultant at Australia's KHC.
Christine Gaylican Apr 23, 2011

Jetstar to sue Sydney Airport

Australia's Jetstar is preparing to file legal action against the Sydney Airport for its security lapse and causing flight delays and thousands of passengers stranded.
Christine Gaylican Apr 20, 2011

Google's rising operational costs to erode earnings

Google Inc has to deal with the increasing salaries of employees and staff that could further erode strong financials if it does not make the most of advertising revenues from video and display advertising, analysts said.
Christine Gaylican Apr 18, 2011

Australia: Consumer confidence in rural parts high

Consumer confidence in Australia is far higher in the rural areas than those in the urban parts these past two to three months. This has been revealed in the the Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index published today.
Christine Gaylican Apr 14, 2011

How will Asian markets perform in the coming days?

Asian regional markets are mixed in the last hours of trading in Australia, Singapore, and Japan as investors kept a "wait and see" attitude and bearish sentiments spilled from European and U.S. markets.
Christine Gaylican Apr 13, 2011

Was Wednesday's emergency landing actually a Qantas flight?

The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is seeking clarification from Qantas management on behalf of the travelling public over whether the QF50, which made an emergency landing at Sydney airport today, was actually a Qantas flight or not.
Sharon Olalia Apr 13, 2011

Australia's CBD Energy forms joint venture with Chinese firms

Australian renewable energy company, CBD Energy (ASX: CBD), has disclosed to the ASX it would finalise its joint venture with two of China's largest renewable energy companies and pursue A$6-billion worth of renewable energy projects in the coming years.
Christine Gaylican Apr 13, 2011

Workers in Shell Clyde refinery brace for shutdown

Workers at the Royal Dutch Shell BV's fuel refinery at Clyde and Gore Bay Terminal in Greenwich, Sydney, NSW are in danger of losing their jobs as the company would likely convert its facility to a fuel import terminal.
Christine Gaylican Apr 12, 2011

Australia mulls tough smoking rules

Australia is closely watched by other countries in the Asia-Pacific as to how it will implement a very tough anti-smoking law that seeks to discourage the habit and promote a more healthy lifestyle.
Christine Gaylican Apr 11, 2011

Security breach causes chaos in Qantas Terminal

A security breach at the Qantas domestic terminal in the Melbourne Airport has prompted the evacuation of passengers this morning causing some delays for thousands of passengers.
Christine Gaylican Apr 07, 2011

Treasurer Swan not so keen of ASX-SGX merger

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) has been informed that there is a big possibility that its proposal to $8.4-billion take over the local Australian bourse will be rejected by Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan.
Christine Gaylican Apr 05, 2011

Australia, Singapore: Least Tainted with Corruption--survey

Dealing with the government and private sector in countries Australia and Singapore were perceived to be the least tainted with corruption, a new survey made by Hong Kong-based Political & Economic Risk Consultancy, Ltd.'s (PERC) latest Asian Intelligence report indicated.
Christine Gaylican Mar 30, 2011

Brambles ready to complete IFCO acquisition

Australian logistics firm Brambles Ltd has announced that it has received final approval from the United States authorities to proceed with its A$1.24-billion acquisition of plastic container pooling service IFCO Systems NV.
Christine Gaylican Mar 28, 2011

Adverts promoting luxury banned in China cities

The cities of Beijing and Chongqing, China have recently issued a rule banning outdoor advertising that tends to promote high-end lifestyles and may trigger social unrest.
Christine Gaylican Mar 24, 2011

Qantas Air hikes fares anew

Qantas Airways has announced that it would further increase domestic, regional, and trans-Tasman flights for the second time after the forward adjustment made in February due to higher fuel prices.
Christine Gaylican Mar 24, 2011

Australian Parliament approves $5.6-B flood levy

The Australian Parliament has approved the Commonwealth Government's Flood and Cyclone Levy Bill, which has earmarked some $5.6 billion in funds for the reconstruction of severely damaged townships.
Christine Gaylican Mar 23, 2011

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