Investing in Indonesia: Opportunities and Challenges

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On 15 February the UKABC held a small roundtable with Dr. Chatib Basri, Chairman of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). This gave a small number of companies the opportunity to discuss issues around the Indonesian regulatory and investment environment. …

Istanbul: bridges, tunnels, airports and – maybe – Olympics

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Two vast bridges spans a picturesque strait. Nearby, engineers are completing a rail tunnel which, like the bridges, will link Europe and Asia. A third bridge is under construction. A road tunnel is planned, together with a brand-new airport which, …

GREAT British Car Rally Day 4 – Napier to Wellington

Another early morning start and we fueled up on coffee and big breakfasts before watching Napier recede into our rear-vision mirrors.We headed towards Masterton and another heart-warming welcome from the locals. One of the highlights of the Rally has been coming to …

GREAT British Car Rally Day 3 – Gisborne to Napier

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About 200 British cars were displayed in Gisborne's Rectory Field this morning – a fantastic sight on another beautiful morning. Around 100 were our ralliers and the others were from the local car clubs who turned up to enjoy the …

GREAT British Car Rally - Day 2 Tauranga to Gisborne

A hectic start to Day 2 with a business breakfast at the hotel hosted by HC Vicki Treadell where New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and UK Trade & Investment talked to local companies about doing business in the UK. It …