Trade stories

Australian map scores 358 occupations for AI risk, with clerks and telemarketers most exposed while trades and farming stay lower down.

Australian SMEs defy weak sentiment to lift hiring 6.8%, while AI job ads surge 13-fold and construction and trades lead wage growth.

FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.

Software developers top a new list of jobs workers fear AI will wipe out, as Reddit users fret over shrinking entry-level career paths.

Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.

Zetifi and Icom have launched a rugged UHF CB radio and antenna pack, targeting safer comms for remote drivers and fleet operators.

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.

Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

Oracle unveils new trade management features in Fusion Cloud SCM to help firms tackle global tariffs, boost shipment visibility and automate supply chains.

Avalara has launched innovative cross-border tools to aid businesses in navigating rising tariffs and complex international trade regulations.

Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.

MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.

A new report by Customs Support Group reveals that geopolitical disruptions and AI challenges are severely impacting international trade operations.

DAS unveils detailed regional crop growth data using satellite tech and AI, spotlighting sharp disparities in Australia's winter crop yields amid climate uncertainties.

Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.

It's critical that tradies take the opportunity ahead of the January cashflow slowdown to get their business in shape so they can make a fresh start.

Thomson Reuters launches ONESOURCE eInvoicing platform to aid multinational businesses in navigating global eInvoicing regulations.

Thoughtworks collaborates with hipages to introduce a platform for tradespeople in Australia to streamline services.