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Five major drivers making Asia the world’s growth engine

George Toubia
6 November 2019
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Global trends will create opportunities in Asia, including dealing with some of the world's youngest and oldest populations. Australia's Free Trade Agreement with ASEAN this week a valuable step.

Britain, Brexit and Australia

Ashley Owen
7 July 2016

Britain is less important to Australia as an export market than it has ever been, reducing the impact here of any short-term Brexit disruption. It's possible that Britain will benefit from Brexit as a new sense of independence encourages spending and employment with less external interference.

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