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The Australia-Singapore business connection: June ‘13

The Australia-Singapore business connection: June ‘13

Australian media reports Virgin Australia may fly direct to Singapore. Image: Boeing

Friday 5 July 2013

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Welcome to our monthly wrap of business news linking Australia and Singapore.

Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Capillary Technologies, Energy HR and AustCham made the following headlines in June:

  • Virgin Australia reportedly considering Singapore
  • Energy HR Asia Pacific launched in Singapore
  • Newly expanded SilverKris Lounge opens at Melbourne Airport
  • Capillary Technologies Announces New Offices in Australia
  • AustCham wins Asian Century Business Grant

Descriptions and links to articles below:

Virgin extends its reach into Asia - 11 Jun 13
The Australian newspaper reports that Virgin Australia is working on plans to ramp up its Asian strategy, considering flying its own long-range aircraft into Singapore to further cement its alliance with powerhouse carrier Singapore Airlines
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/virgin-extends-its-reach-into-asia/story-e6frg95x-1226661459197

Offshore HR firm launched in Lion Republic - 17 Jun 13
Redolent of the booming offshore scene in the region Australia’s Energy Human Resources has formed Energy HR Asia Pacific, a ioint venture with the M3 Marine Group, based in Singapore.
http://seashipnews.com/news_content.php?fid=3w3c1044

Newly expanded SilverKris Lounge opens at Melbourne Airport - 17 Jun 13
Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce the opening of the newly renovated and expanded SilverKris Lounge at Melbourne Airport.
http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article/91778/newly-expanded-silverkris-lounge-opens-at-melbourne-airport

Fast-Growing Capillary Technologies Announces New Offices in Australia - 24 Jun 13
Singapore-headquartered Capillary Technologies announced the opening of new offices in Sydney, Australia.
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130624-908953.html

AustCham Singapore wins Asian Century Business Grant - 28 Jun 13
AustCham Singapore is among 27 member-based business organisations to have been awarded grants to help them expand their networks in Asia
http://www.austcham.org.sg/

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