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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