Nuclear Security Summit
24 March 2014
Australian Foreign Minister the Hon Julie Bishop and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa meet during the Nuclear Security Summit 2014 in The Hague, Netherlands.
Trade and Investment Minister visits Japan and Hong Kong
25 March 2014
Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb will visit Japan and Hong Kong between 25-31 March to strengthen economic ties with key Asian trading partners and highlight the attractiveness of Australia to international investors.
Nuclear Security Summit
24 March 2014
The danger of terrorists acquiring nuclear material or sabotaging nuclear facilities will be the focus of the third global Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague.
World Water Day
22 March 2014
World Water Day is a chance to highlight the work Australia is doing to help our neighbours better manage their water resources, meet their energy needs and boost sustainable economic growth.
China-Australia Business Week
8-11 April
Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb invites Australian businesses to support one of Australia's biggest ever trade missions to China in April.
Foreign Minister farewells ANU students under New Colombo Plan
17 March 2014
On Monday 17 March Foreign Minister Julie Bishop met with two Australian students who will soon depart for Japan to study under the New Colombo Plan.
- More: New Colombo Plan
- Media release: Foreign Minister farewells ANU students under New Colombo Plan
Parliamentary Secretary farewells volunteers
13 March 2014
Senator the Hon Brett Mason farewelled 116 volunteers soon to depart to developing countries, during a reception at Old Parliament House this week. The group was in Canberra to undergo training and make final preparations for their volunteering assignments.
More: Parliamentary Secretary farewells Australian Volunteers for International Development
AKF Grants and Scholarships Open
11 March 2014
The Australia-Korea Foundation invites Australians wishing to further their engagement with Korea in 2014-15 to apply for a grant or scholarship.
2014-15 priority areas are Korean language and literacy, Science and Innovation and Sports Diplomacy. Applications are completed online and close at 5pm AEST, 11 April 2014.
Trade in services Australia, 2012-13
4 March 2014
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade report Trade in Services, Australia 2012-13 released today the shows Australia's total trade in services increased 4.2 per cent year-on-year to $116.4 billion in 2012-13. Services exports rose 3.7 per cent to $52.4 billion, while imports of services rose 4.5 per cent to $64.0 billion.
Media release: Trade in services increase in 2012-13