From the strategic port and service centre of Singapore to the manufacturing hubs of Thailand and Vietnam, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is one of the world’s exciting regions. And with its mounting domestic demand and young population, it will continue to one of the fastest growing.
Queensland and South East Asia
Queensland enjoys a strong export and two-way trading relationship with South East Asia. Vietnam is our fifth largest goods export market, which is unsurprising given our proximity and close cultural ties.
Investment from the region is also significant, with Singapore being one Australia’s largest sources of direct foreign investment.
The ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand (AANZFTA) delivers extensive tariff reduction and greater certainty for Queensland services suppliers.
Other agreements supporting Queensland business are:
- Malaysia-Australia (MAFTA) – 1 January 2013
- Thailand-Australia (TAFTA) – 1 January 2005
- Singapore-Australia (SAFTA) – 28 July 2003
South East Asia opportunities
- Food and agribusiness
- Resources
- Mining and METS
- Water management services
- Healthcare
- Education and training
- Processed food products
- Consumer goods
- Aviation and aerospace
- ICT and digital services
- Transport infrastructure
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Resources
- Austrade, Market Profile – Singapore
- Austrade, Market Profile – Vietnam
- Austrade, Market Profile – Thailand
- Austrade, Market Profile – Laos
- Austrade, Market Profile – Philippines
- Austrade, Market Profile – Brunei
- Austrade, Market Profile – Malaysia
- Austrade, Market Information Package for Australian education institutions
- DFAT, Country information – Singapore
- DFAT, Country information – Thailand
- DFAT, Country information – Philippines
- DFAT, Country information – Brunei
- DFAT, Country information – Malaysia
- DFAT, Country information – Vietnam
- DFAT, ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand (AANZFTA)
- DFAT, Malaysia–Australia (MAFTA) – 1 January 2013
- DFAT, Thailand–Australia (TAFTA)
- DFAT, Singapore–Australia (SAFTA)
- DFAT, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- DFAT, Country information – Laos
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