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David Thomas

Keynote speaker, thought leader and entrepreneur, David Thomas equips business leaders with the knowledge and tools to navigate the cross-cultural challenges involved in doing business in Asia Pacific and helps them develop their own strategy for success in the region. David is well known in Australia as a ‘China Expert’ with a wealth of experience in financial services, business and investment, having lived and worked in London, Hong Kong and Sydney. Over the past thirty years, David has inspired, motivated and educated global business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors to pay attention to the massive growth potential offered by modern China and other emerging countries and taken them on a journey to identify and build long-term business and investment relationships

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just in time, international, globalise

Now is the time to globalise

As the world emerges from the COVID haze, those who have used the time wisely to set themselves up for success can pull ...

If you understand “face” you’ll do well in China

"Face is the core of Chinese culture - if you understand and master it, you can get whatever you want in China."
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Why you need to add WeChat to your marketing mix

Australian businesses are missing out on a slice of the enormous Chinese market by not adding WeChat as one of their soc...
Trade with China

Chinese millennials a key export target for Australian businesses

Chinese millennials enjoy a high degree of financial freedom and use spending as a form of stress relief.

US/China trade war creates opportunities for Australian SMEs

The looming US/China trade war is an opportunity for SMEs to expand their businesses and build on Australia products' st...

Winning business in China through three cups of tea

The Chinese only do business with people they trust, and taking to sit down and have tea with them helps build that trus...

China’s untapped potential for Aussie beer and wine makers

The rapidly rising demand for craft beer and boutique wine in China presents a great opportunity for Australian business...

SMEs look to ride wave of transformation in China

The key to success in China for SMEs is meaningful relationships, friendships and business opportunities.