Ross Taylor

WA business will be heartened to hear that WA premier Mark McGowan will in early 2022 head-off to Asia with the objective to restore WA's status as a trustworthy and quality trading partner.

The federal government’s ‘Blueprint for Trade & Investment with Indonesia’ was released late last week by Australia’s trade minister Dan Tehan.

Australia's decision to not consult Indonesia on a nuclear submarine deal inked with the US and the UK could sour relations with the country, writes Ross Taylor.

Another day and another bulk ship from Indonesia arriving off WA with a COVID-19 infected crew, as our state’s agriculture industry braces itself for a possible ban on ships from Indonesian ports.

Soft diplomacy with Indonesia has become a key focus for China, at a time when its relations with Australia deteriorates further, writes Ross Taylor.

Ross Taylor explores the potential consequences of axing a ministerial position dedicated to Asian engagement.

The state government will soon remove its trade commissioners based in Indonesia, South Korea and India, leaving only locally engaged staff to represent the economic diversification WA seeks.

Australia must look to Japan and Indonesia in order to manage its relationship with China, writes Ross Taylor.

Ross Taylor says Australia needs a new mindset in its approach towards a critical business and trade relationship with Indonesia.

Australia missed an opportunity to reaffirm its trade commitments to Indonesia as COVID-19 hit.

Western Australia appears to be overlooking the value of sports in helping understand the state's future business partners, writes Ross Taylor.

WA has so much to offer holidaymakers, even if it needs more vision and capital works, writes Ross Taylor.

Small-to-medium businesses in Western Australia are hesitant to do business in Indonesia. Yet, as that country’s second democratic elections come to a close, the economic and political outlook appears positive,