Barr Takes Off for Thailand, Singapore on Fourth Trade Mission This Year

Barr takes off for Thailand, Singapore on fourth trade mission this year

Chief Minister Barr strengthens ACT's global ties with trade mission to Thailand and Singapore, focusing on investment and education.

Barr leads trade mission to Thailand and Singapore

Chief Minister Andrew Barr is likely to raise the prospect of Singapore Airlines returning to the national capital. Photo: Michelle Kroll. Chief Minister Andrew Barr has flown to Thailand today as part of a week-long ASEAN trade mission to the region, his fourth overseas trip this year. Mr Barr will also visit Singapore for two days. The mission has the backing of the Australian Government. It aligns with its Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia…

Chief Minister visits Thailand and Singapore

Chief Minister Andrew Barr MLA is off on his fourth overseas trip of the year. Having visited China in March, New Zealand and Fiji in June, and Japan in July, he leaves for Thailand and Singapore tomorrow to convince universities, airlines, and business groups that Canberra is worth investing in. The week-long ASEAN trade mission is the ACT Government’s first trade mission to Thailand, and aims to promote tourism, hospitality, and higher educati…