Australia Moving Forward

 WESTPAC and ANZ banks will be the first to directly trade Australian dollars into Chinese yuan under a landmark currency deal that will begin on Wednesday.

 

The news will make it easier for businesses to trade without having to convert to US Dollars first.

Under the deal, the Australian dollar will for the first time be directly convertible into Chinese yuan, without going through the US dollar as happens now.

Australia will have the third currency in the world that can be directly traded, after the US dollar and the Japanese yen.

Loosely translated into English, the renminbi means 'people's money'.

It is the official currency of China and its base unit is the yuan.

At present, one Australian dollar buys around 6.4 yuan.

Westpac has been operating in China for about 40 years and has full branches in Shanghai and Beijing.

ANZ is Australia's largest bank in China.

Outback Adventuers

Australia has the nature and views to rival most countries in the world so it is interesting to see certain companies make the most of it by providing luxury lodges in the outback so people can get the benefits of staying in top quality accommodation while having the best of what Australia has to offer.

Following the model set forward by De Vere Luxury Lodges over in the UK where they have accomodation all over the UK offering a varied experience for users as well as the quality and luxury they have become famous for we can expect to see something similar happen here. With the vast space available we will have many options for people looking to see the natural Australia.

Although people travel Australia and it is huge for backpackers this can open up a whole new market for people that are not willing to sacrifice their comfort but still want to experience what the country has to offer. Luxury lodges offer a perfect getaway for people who are looking for a reaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of city life or alternatively are a great place to stay for people looking to get their teeth into some of the great out door activitie that are here.

It is an exciting time for tourism in Australia and this adds another string to the bow of a country that sees many thousands of people flocking to sample the great weather, welcoming people and incredible nature.

Click here for an example of some great luxury lodge options.

Stay in Style

For any city that sees itself as a business hub there needs to be a good network of quality hotels to accomodate people coming and going.

Singapore is a great model to look at as they have a large number of high quality, luxury hotels that play host to meetings throughout the year. These hotels offer the users exquisite facilities, from dining and business to spa and relaxation.

The UK has a broad range of hotels and one group in particular, De Vere, are taking their hotels to the next level offering the kind of facilities that would impress any travelling businessman.

Making sure we have the best accomodation can give these businessmen who travel the world a good first impression and make them more likely to inbest in a country when they can see the infrastructure is in place for their business to grow. These days any economy would be happy to invite investment and this is just one way of making it more likely.

If you plan to head to the UK and are interested in finding a luxury hotel click here for more information.

Big Business in Scotland

The Whisky industry is big business up in Scotland. In fact it accounts for upwards of 80% of its food and drink export.

Whisky is synonymous with Scotland and Scotch whisky is extremely popular the world over so it will come as little surprise to many.

For Scotland the whisky industry is not only a profitable esxport but also helps boost the economy due to the tourism it generates in places like Islay where there are 8 distillieries including the famous Bowmore distillery. With things like whisky festivals on the island it draws people from all over tyhe world who want to get exclusive access to find out exactly how their favourite whiskies are made.

The industry is going from strength to strength and we see the results on a global scale, just go into any supermarket in the world and you will find Scothch Whisky. Here in Australia we are proving to be huge fans of the export too.

Security Solutions

For many of us the issue of security in a workplace is thankfully not a big issue. In some cases though security is paramount and that is why companies offering security solutions and training are in such high demand.

Companies providing security solutions such as close protection, manned guarding, surveillance and maritime security need to have experience and be able to prove they are the ones that the companies in question need. Which is why the top firms only employ people with experience in certain situations such as ex forces personel.

Being able to provide security for people who are at threat at home and abroad where the risk of kidnapping and active pirates are real is a concern for many companies. They also have the option of training placements to learn how to deal with unexpected circumstances as well as ensure they are taking all the security measures they can.

Security companies are providing a service that can, not only save businesses money in the long run but make the difference between someones safety and them finding themselves in an extremely dangerous situation. For more details on security companies and training click here.