Notes from Singapore..
The trade mission has moved on to Singapore, the economic miracle of the region. When I used to live in the region we always said that everything works in Singapore and I can confirm it still does. The plane touched …
Davos, back to back
Yesterday began with a FT/HSBC breakfast at 7.30am and finished with a McKinsey's reception at midnight. In between, it's been non-stop talking, card exchanging, listening. One CEO said to me that Davos had saved him three weeks' travelling. But it …
Realism in snowy Davos 2010
Davos is all they say. The best networking opportunity ever, but serious talk all the time on serious economic issues. There is still too much focus on financial services and not enough on business. It's global, but still Western, with …
Manchester meets Malaysia
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Education, Infrastructure, Investing in the UK, Malaysia, Trade mission
Well, the Trade Mission has started well with some good positive news from companies about winning business here and that's always good to hear. Last night we launched the new Manchester Malaysia Business Club and had a great turnout. Membership …
Malaysia, Singapore - Selamat Jalan
I’m currently doing last minute planning for my visit to Malaysia and Singapore next week. I’m delighted to be leading a trade delegation of 15 North West companies to take advantage of the opportunities that exist there for exporters. It’s …
Manufacturing still matters
I’ve been sifting the applicants for the international trade category of the Be Inspired Business Awards in Lancashire. What a fantastic testament to the future prospects for Britain’s manufacturing sector. I had 10 superb entries and had the unenviable task …
A country of contrasts
Well, there were two Cahns from Britain in Karachi on Thursday and Friday. Amir Kahn, the world Light-Welterweight boxing champion from Bolton has the glamour. Still, a British title has drawing power in Pakistan. Over 300 guests turned up for …
Non-stop to Karachi
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India, Innovation, Investing in the UK, Low Carbon, Manufacturing, Pakistan
Thirty hours in Delhi. This lovely garden city of politics and administration, was chilly. Everyone wearing scarves and woolly hats and even blankets. But the warmth and soul of India was everywhere. I think that the best moment was sitting …
Are you prepared for 2010?
Well, it’s already a few days into the New Year and yet it still looks like a Christmas scene here in the North West. In fact the last two days have been very difficult and it took me over two …
Forging ties in India
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Export, Financial Services, ICT, India, Investing in the UK
Sometimes culture change is startling. 24 hours ago I was in deep snow in the upper Connecticut valley in New Hampshire, -18c and the car stuck in a snow drift. Now I am in Mumbai and it's 28c, the sun …
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