Queensland and Southeast Asia
From the strategic port and service centre of Singapore to the manufacturing hubs of Thailand and Vietnam, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region is one of the world’s exciting regions. And with its mounting domestic demand and young population, it will continue to one of the fastest growing.
Queensland enjoys a strong export and two-way trading relationship with Southeast Asia. Vietnam is our fifth largest goods export market, which is unsurprising given our proximity and close cultural ties.
Investment from the region is also significant, with Singapore being one Australia’s largest sources of direct foreign investment.
The ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand (AANZFTA) delivers extensive tariff reduction and greater certainty for Queensland services suppliers.
Other agreements supporting Queensland business are:
- Malaysia-Australia (MAFTA) – 1 January 2013
- Thailand-Australia (TAFTA) – 1 January 2005
- Singapore-Australia (SAFTA) – 28 July 2003
What opportunities are there for Queensland Businesses in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia opportunities and challenges
- Food and agribusiness
- Resources
- Mining and METS
- Water management services
- Healthcare
- Education and training
- Processed food products
- Consumer goods
- Aviation and aerospace
- ICT and digital services
- Transport infrastructure
Meet Shannon Leahy
Queensland Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner – Southeast Asia
Shannon leads Queensland’s Vietnam and Singapore operations and oversees TIQ’s Trade and Investment Commissioner, Indonesia.
He commenced as Queensland Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to Southeast Asia in October 2023.
He brings to the role more than 15 years of international market development experience, leading trade and investment teams across ASEAN nations. Shannon’s leadership experience in the region extends to his roles as Austrade’s Trade Commissioner to Hanoi, Vietnam (2018-22), and Austrade’s Trade Commissioner to Indonesia (2013-2016). As Trade Commissioner to Vietnam, he led Austrade’s inward investment and trade diversification strategy.
Prior to his Austrade career, Shannon held senior policy roles in state government, including in Treasury, Investment and Trade.
Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) from Flinders University and a Graduate Certificate in Finance from Deakin University.
Trade and Investment Queensland Office Vietnam
Hanoi
Level 8, Spaces Belvedere, 28A Tran Hung Dao Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City
Level 20, Friendship Tower, 31 Le Duan Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
16-01A / 1 George Street,
Singapore
049145
Resources
- Austrade, Market Profile – Singapore
- Austrade, Market Profile – Vietnam
- Austrade, Market Profile – Thailand
- Austrade, Market Profile – Laos
- Austrade, Market Profile – Philippines
- Austrade, Market Profile – Brunei
- Austrade, Market Profile – Malaysia
- Austrade, Market Information Package for Australian education institutions
- DFAT, Country information – Singapore
- DFAT, Country information – Thailand
- DFAT, Country information – Philippines
- DFAT, Country information – Brunei
- DFAT, Country information – Malaysia
- DFAT, Country information – Vietnam
- DFAT, ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand (AANZFTA)
- DFAT, Malaysia–Australia (MAFTA) – 1 January 2013
- DFAT, Thailand–Australia (TAFTA)
- DFAT, Singapore–Australia (SAFTA)
- DFAT, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- DFAT, Country information – Laos
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