Peripheral conversations and persona; connections, rather than grand speeches and grandstanding, are what drive real change, the Asia Pacific CEO of Fujitsu says.
NZ’s PM Christopher Luxon used his day in Melbourne to hold direct discussions with the Malaysian PM and the Sultan of Brunei.
Trade Minister Don Farrell kicked off proceedings and Nicholas Moore presented his Invested 2040 report, which forms the blueprint for Australia’s economic strategy in South-East Asia for the next 16 years.This report presents a serious amount of work and is key to underpinning the Australian government’s engagement in the region.
The PM was followed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers who was very direct, saying that ASEAN is where the action is in global growth, and Australia wants a bigger slice of that. Graeme Beardsell, the Australian and New Zealand CEO of Japanese multinational Fujitsu, at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne.
All government representatives echoed that the critical ingredient to a successful ASEAN summit is business engagement. It’s a great credit to Australia’s globally based crew in DFAT and Austrade who have strong footprints across ASEAN, enabling Australian businesses to grow jobs and innovate in the business networks our trade agencies help to open up.
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