Delegation to take on Asia

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The Colombian model ( above), best known as Gloria on Modern Family, reveals in The House of Wellness ( top) that the character was actually A DELEGATION of business people will travel to Singapore in September to explore potential opportunities in the South Asian market.

The Singapore Insight Delegations will be run from September 4- 8 and give participants an understanding of what the next generation of Singaporean investors is looking for.

They will also be able to learn directly from local financiers and portfolio managers on how Australian business can take advantage of the similarities between the countries’ legal and financial systems.

Townsville Enterprise policy and investment director Michael McMillan said Australia was one of Singapore’s top investment destinations.

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“However, these dynamics are changing as Singaporean investors consider asset classes like student accommodation and hotels.

“Townsville Enterprise is seeking to take advantage of Australia’s developing relationship with Singapore, providing North Queensland small to medium size enterprise with the necessary intelligence, support and insight required to assess opportunities supportive of their own business development ambitions.

“Through our delegation partnerships with James Cook University, Austrade and Trade & Investment Queensland, Townsville Enterprise has ensured delegates will have access to a comprehen-

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Townsville businessman and Premise chairman Patrick Brady will lead one of the delegation sessions on urban renewal, property and investment but he also plans to explore business opportunities while in Singapore.

“Our business has got some expertise in specialist services that have application in SouthEast Asia,” he said.

“I think there is an opportunity for Townsville businesses to not just be a service provider to local markets … but be big players on the world stage and run national businesses.”

For more details call Townsville Enterprise on 4726 2728.