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Vietnam and Chile offices to open
Submitted 10/03/2009
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New South Australian trade offices in Vietnam and Chile will open by May.
They will boost trade opportunities between South Australia and two of the world's rapidly developing economies.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade Kevin Foley says South Australia will become the first Australian state to establish trade representation in Vietnam, which has an economy growing at about seven per cent a year.
Mr Foley says a dedicated South Australian representative based at Austrade's Ho Chi Minh City office will identify trade opportunities for the State's agri-business, food and beverage (including wine), education and training, water and related infrastructure and the ICT/electronics sectors.
A trade presence in Chile is considered a strategic move for South Australia, a State with similar interests in mining, wine and agribusiness, Mr Foley says. The representative will operate from Austrade's Santiago office.
"Chile is a primary target for mining technology products, and opportunities will be enhanced when a Free Trade Agreement between (Chile and Australia) comes into force sometime later this year," Mr Foley says.
