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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Eventful Times in Brazil
Some very confident messages from the Brazilian companies and trade associations I have met with over the last two weeks. A feeling that Brazil is moving towards centre stage – in terms of its own economic development – and the … Continue reading
Beyond China’s ‘mega-cities’
I have just returned from our UKTI mission to Fujian province, the latest in a programme of visits to Southern China’s regional cities. These missions, led by the British Consul-General from Guangzhou, are designed to help British companies who are … Continue reading
Not just surviving…emerging markets are also prospering
Last week, at the Economist’s Emerging Markets Summit, Lord Mandelson launched UKTI’s latest report: “Survive and prosper: emerging markets in the global recession”. Despite the challenges the emerging markets are facing, there was a real buzz in the air, demonstrating … Continue reading
“Spend the money quickly, Mr Bond….”
This quote comes from one of my favourite Bond films, Octopussy. It has 007 exploring various locations in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh as he tries to trace the whereabouts of a fake Faberge egg. Members of two major Indian trade … Continue reading
The Largest Corporate Plan in the World
I’ve been meeting with representatives from some of Brazil’s most important companies and trade associations over the last few days. Tuesday’s Brazil Energy Conference in London was hosted by UKTI, and included some ‘eye-opening’ presentations from Petrobras, SINAVAL (Brazil’s National Association … Continue reading
More than just noodles………..again!
Those of you who read my blog last month will recall that my trip to Wuhan discovered not just Chinese companies keen to invest in the UK, but also the wonder of the very hot, dry noodles. This month saw … Continue reading
Brazil – Accelerating Growth
The ‘achilles heel’ in Brazil’s ambitions for economic growth has been years of underinvestment in its infrastructure. The Lula government knows this. Brazil will not reach its full potential as a BRIC according to the Goldman Sachs’ definition, unless heavy … Continue reading
Why Asia Matters for UK Business
I am starting this blog because I believe passionately that the markets of Asia are where some of the best prospects for British business lie and thus a key route to help dig our country out of the present recession. … Continue reading
High Interest in Low Carbon Solutions
Bringing businesses together is at the heart of what UKTI does. A roomful of 300 Chinese and British delegates at a high profile business event earlier this week during Lord Mandelson’s visit was evidence of how the appetite for trade … Continue reading
All Change in Brazil
Big changes are afoot in Brazil. This is not really ‘news’, as changes have been afoot in Brazil for the past 15 years. It does, though, come as a big and very pleasant surprise for UK companies which are only … Continue reading