World Bank flags compensation for Syria’s neighbours
The escalating violence in Syria has had profound and ongoing impacts on its citizens. Four million people have been displaced as a result, with Syrians… Read More
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Mass atrocities, risk and resilience: Rethinking prevention
Edited by Stephen McLoughlin, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University PUBLISHED BY: Brill publishing house ISBN13: 9789004299863 E-ISBN: 9789004299870 PUBLICATION DATE: July 2015 Purchase online… Read More
Young Professionals take flight at Cities Summit
When young professional, Prasanna Sivasubramaniam Shanmuganathan, takes to the stage of the Plaza Auditorium with three of his peers at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition… Read More
APEC turns to small firms to combat new health threats
Issued by the APEC Life Sciences Innovation Forum Atlanta, United States, 19 June 2015 – Senior health, trade and small business officials from the… Read More
Asia Region Funds passport on-track for 2016 launch
Issued by the APEC Finance Ministers’ Process Singapore, 4 June 2015 – An APEC initiative to make it easier for financial services professionals to market… Read More
Sound tax policies boost tourism and economic growth
Issued by the APEC Tourism Working Group Boracay, the Philippines, 28 May 2015 – Changes in taxes on travel and tourism impact the number of… Read More
Brisbane 2022: New World City Action Plan
A committee tasked with shaping the city’s economic development strategy for the next seven years has today handed down its report which outlines more… Read More
APEC policy researchers offer strategies to accelerate economic integration
Boracay, the Philippines, 13 May 2015 – Leading academics and policy makers recommended strategies for APEC to accelerate regional economic integration and inclusive growth in… Read More
Disaster financing highlighted at APEC Study Centre conference
Griffith APEC Study Centre fellow Dr Alex Robson, today presented at the 2015 APEC Study Centre conference, addressing over 100 researchers, government and APEC officials… Read More
As the mining boom wanes, Australia pivots to services
In this ‘Economy in transition’ series, we explore the new economy facing Australia and the opportunities available to help the country shift from a… Read More
