Supporting the launch of WA’s Asian Engagement Strategy
"WA's future prosperity is deeply connected to its ability to capitalise on its relationship with Asia.” - The Hon. Peter Tinley AM MLA, Minister for Housing; Veterans Issues; Youth; Asian Engagement.
We were delighted to be in Perth to support the launch of the WA Government’s first Asian Engagement strategy on 30 August.
Presented by The Hon. Peter Tinley AM MLA, the strategy is aimed at creating jobs, attracting investment and diversifying the state’s relationship with Asia across priority sectors, cultural partnerships, and people-to-people relationships. The strategy recognises the rise of the Asian region as the biggest opportunity for WA this century and calls for the development of an Asia Capable workforce across the state. "By developing deeper links and better understanding of the economic drivers of each Asian market, we will identify and deliver greater trade and investment for WA businesses and industries” - Minister Tinley.
To read the full Asian Engagement strategy click here
The Minister also announced the launch of a new grant program for WA businesses, called Access Asia. Under the initiative SMEs are able to access funding, capped at $10,000 per company, for a range of activities to facilitate their entry into Asian markets. The Access Asia grants program is currently accepting applications from small to medium enterprises, Asian business organisations and industry associations to assist with their Asian market access in one of Western Australia’s priority trade and investment sectors. Applications close Friday 8 November 2019. For more information and eligibility criteria click here To view our flyer on how we can assist your business through an Access Asia grant click here
Our CEO, Mukund Narayanamurti, also facilitated a panel discussion at the CEDA event with: Jennifer Mathews, Deputy Director General, WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Matthew Braysher, Head of Business Financial Markets WA, Westpac
Kate Longhurst, State Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
and Thea Kurniawan, Founder, TEDxUWA
to reflect on the impact and importance of the Asian region to WA’s future prosperity.
To read the Minister's full statement click here