ExpatriateConnect (EC) special interest topics include items that the team at EC has been seeing lots of interest in by the EC community or are topics to encourage discussion and feedback. This month the topics of interest include:

• Reaching Russia - the Economy, Trend and DOs and DON'Ts of Russian fast-ghrowing emerging market.
• Food for Thought - the art of mixing food and business in China: by Ning Chen and Scott Gillespie.
• Are You Export Ready? - things to consider if you are ready for 'growth via exporting' route.
• Australian Trade Deficit Triggers Export Program Review - Simon Crean's government's review of Australia's export policy and programs, to be completed by August 31st, 2008.
• China Focus - latest facts, information and insights on this amazing market.
• Lens on Japan - as Australia' #1 trading partner, it is time to revisit the opportunities
• Zcard PR - an Australian JV in China may be the pattern of future business with the biggest market in the world
• Aconex - an Australian innovator in the construction and engineering document space shares lessons learned on entering the greater China market