Queensland businesses set to gain Asia-ready skills through new partnership

Brisbane, 27 November 2025 – Business Chamber Queensland and Asialink Business have signed a strategic partnership agreement committing to work together to equip more Queensland businesses with the skills and confidence to succeed in Asia’s fast-growing markets.

Queensland’s presence on the world stage is growing, with major global events such as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, coupled with the state’s strong export performance and international partnerships, creating new opportunities for businesses to connect, compete and thrive globally. This partnership reflects a shared ambition to provide practical tools, insights and training at scale, reaching businesses across the state and ensuring they have the confidence and capability to seize international opportunities.

Through its Member Learning Portal, Business Chamber Queensland members will gain exclusive access to innovative resources on Doing Business in Asia, powered by Asialink Business. This includes a suite of self-paced online courses and market-specific Doing Business Guides, designed to deliver practical knowledge and cultural intelligence in new and accessible ways – helping Queensland businesses build the skills and confidence to thrive in the region.

Building on its 157-year history as Queensland’s largest and most representative business body, Business Chamber Queensland has long supported exporters through trusted trade services and advice including Certificates of Origin. This strategic partnership extends that support, combining Business Chamber Queensland’s expertise with Asialink Business resources to give more businesses the skills, insights and confidence to succeed in global markets.

The partnership also provides Business Chamber Queensland members with exclusive access and discounts to Asialink Business offerings, including the prestigious Asialink Leaders Program – Australia’s premier professional development initiative for Asia engagement. Over time, the collaboration will expand to include joint programs, events and initiatives, enabling more Queensland businesses to develop the skills, insights and networks required for long-term international success.

Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said: 

"The Chamber had been directly supporting businesses to share their goods with the world through expert services for more than 80 years.

“Queensland businesses are ambitious and ready to expand into global markets; especially to capitalise on Asian consumers’ growing demand for Queensland products,” Ms Cooper said. 

“This partnership with Asialink Business supports Queensland businesses with the confidence and capability to be industry-ready with a suite of resources and training. 

“By providing our members with Asialink Business programs and improving business access to free trade agreements through FTA training, we are ensuring more Queensland businesses can grow their business in Asia.”

Asialink Business Acting CEO Catherine Mudford said:
“Asialink Business is delighted to join forces with Business Chamber Queensland to prepare more Queensland businesses to engage with Asia. Together, we are making practical, scalable resources available across the state – helping businesses build skills, insights and confidence at every stage of their journey. This partnership also reinforces our role as a trusted partner to chambers, peak bodies and industry groups nationally, providing credible, practical Asia capability training and resources that equip Australian businesses for long-term success in Asia.”

This strategic partnership highlights the commitment of both organisations to give Queensland businesses the tools and confidence to succeed internationally.

Media contact – Business Chamber Queensland:  | Emma Clarke | Head of Communications and Media | 0403 944 902 | eclarke@businesschamberqld.com.au

Media contact – Asialink Business: Victoria Graham | Marketing Activation Manager | 0407 961 469 |victoria.graham@asialinkbusiness.com.au 

About Business Chamber Queensland

Business Chamber Queensland is the state's Chamber of Commerce. We are an independent, not-for profit organisation dedicated to supporting Queensland businesses to thrive and ensuring our state is the best place to do business in Australia.

We are the largest and most representative business body in Queensland and represent businesses in every industry, of every size and in every region of our state. For 157 years, we have supported businesses to create a resilient, diversified, sustainable, and competitive economy. 

Our extensive business insight and decades of real time intelligence is the state’s most trusted, comprehensive and authoritative snapshot of Queensland business sentiment, expectations and conditions.

Visit: https://businesschamberqld.com.au/

About Asialink Business 

Asialink Business is Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability. We equip businesses with the insights and skills to seize opportunities in Asia. 

Asialink Business offers commercially focused solutions. Our practical training programs, tailored insights and advisory services, advocacy and events, empower organisations to navigate the Asia business landscape with confidence. 

Established in 2013, Asialink Business is supported by the Australian Government, Department of Industry, Science and Resources. We are proudly part of Asialink, Australia’s leading centre for engagement with Asia, hosted by the University of Melbourne. 

Visit: www.asialinkbusiness.com.au/business