Chinese ICT outsourcer to create 100 jobs in Victoria in 2012

"Victoria is an excellent location to set up VanceInfo's Australian headquarters, with access to talented resources to support business growth, good infrastructure, and support from the Victorian Government," Mr Chen said.

"VanceInfo's expansion in Victoria is testament to our state's ability to attract cutting-edge companies from around the globe," Minister for Research Gordon Rich-Phillips said.

"This announcement follows the release of Victoria's Innovation Plan for the Future - Information and Communication Research - an $85 million plan to promote ICT-enabled research and support the growth of internationally competitive and recognised ICT businesses, just as VanceInfo.

"The Victorian Coalition Government is investing in the ICT sector to ensure that the right conditions exist in Victoria to support the growth of ICT businesses and boost Victoria's digital economy.

Highly competitive business location

"As a highly competitive business location, Victoria offers companies access to world-class talent and R&D infrastructure in a cost-competitive business environment.