Exploring opportunities and challenges for business engagement in the Asia-Pacific region
We aim to be a leading source of Asian expertise producing policy-relevant research on a broad range of areas to do with trade and business in the Asia-Pacific region. Research explores opportunities and challenges for business engagement, innovation and growth, foreign direct investment, agribusiness, free trade agreements, international entrepreneurship, knowledge and innovation across borders, international finance and artificial intelligence.
Impact
Overview
Dr Lili Mi talks about international business research at GAI.
Research
GAI's Dr Lili Mi talks about her research on international business in the Asia-Pacific region.
Researchers
- Assoc Prof Naomi Birdthistle
- Dr Larry Crump
- Dr Anne Cullen
- Dr Amanda Daly
- Dr Maria Dharmesti
- Dr L.Fernando Distadio
- Dr Bernard Gan
- Assoc Prof Gloria Ge
- Assoc Prof Kanchana Kariyawasam
- Dr Amber Marshall
- Dr Lili Mi
- Dr Byung-Seong Min
- Assoc Prof Robin Roberts
- Dr Harsha Sarvaiya
- Dr Dhara Shah
- Dr Marta Sinclair
- Assoc Prof Dominic Smith
- Dr Ryan Tang
- Dr Park Thaichon
- Dr Sara Thaichon
- Professor Dian Tjondronegoro
- Professor Scott Weaven
- Dr Lanita Winata
- Assoc Prof Peter Woods
Current research
Here are some samples of our current research projects that show the breadth and depth of our interdisciplinary research in economic development and growth.
Assessing market demand for Queensland strawberries in Jakarta
This study examines Indonesian purchasing behaviours related to strawberry consumption and provides recommendations for achieving sustainable exports of Queensland strawberries to Jakarta. Studies were undertaken to profile consumers’ fruit purchasing habits, examine key purchasing preferences related to berry consumption and profile the Indonesian strawberry buyer. The results revealed that strawberry consumption in Indonesia is favourable despite the early entry stage for Australian strawberry exports. The results also revealed a well-developed understanding of berry consumption in Jakarta would enable greater advantage over the competition, for both local and imported products. This will be achieved by offering consumers superior value, quality produce and by providing increased product benefits (form and presentation) in order to deliver economic profitability for strawberry growers.
Improving smallholder farmer incomes in southern Vietnam
Assoc Prof Robin Roberts | Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR)
This project is improving the net income and livelihoods of smallholders by increasing the competitiveness of selected mango value chains in two provinces in southern Vietnam. Mango production in southern Vietnam, marked by large-volume, low-value production, faces a range of operational issues including weak supply chains, poor quality management and high input costs affecting productivity and profitability. This project supports enhancing productivity and competitiveness along the entire mango value chain, including through the adoption of cost-effective and efficient innovations, which could significantly increase the incomes and livelihoods of thousands of farming households in Vietnam.
Data security, market competition and emerging mobile payment platforms in the Asia Pacific
Hui Feng, Ernest Foo, Luke Houghton and Dian Tjondronegoro
Mobile payment platforms (MPPs) have become the vanguard of financial technology (fintech), enabling instant payment and settlement with the convenience of mobile devices, and for the first time making the prospect of a cashless society within reach. There has been rapid development of MPPs in the Asia Pacific in recent years, with companies like Alipay and WeChat Pay being the dominant player. This project seeks to address some of the profound challenges associated with such development for policymakers and the general public worldwide: how to reap the benefits from the digital revolution brought about by fintech, but to ensure systemic security and fair play in the market.
PAST PROJECTS
Going global: Enhancing capacity for Indian women entrepreneurs
Dr Dhara Shah and Professor Michelle Barker
The two-phase program was co-funded with the support of the Queensland Government’s International Education and Training Partnership Fund, which is managed by Study Queensland within Trade and Investment Queensland. Phase One of the program involved two Masterclasses for social entrepreneurs held in India, from which 10 women were chosen to participate in Phase Two – a week-long Bootcamp in Queensland where they were joined by entrepreneurs in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Cairns.
Challenges and opportunities for meeting requirements of China mango markets
The ACIAR funded study aimed to enhance the challenges and opportunities facing mango trade in the Chinese market. The study encompassed an in-depth market analysis, with a focus on Shanghai and concluded by highlighting the insights gained from in-market interviews.