The only ship in the Royal Naval fleet to be christened with whisky seemed like an appropriate place to host an event to promote Scottish exports. In 1996 HMS Sutherland had a bottle of Macallan 16 smashed across its bow, …
I'm delighted that so many North East companies are getting involved in Export Week, from 11 to 15 November. We kick off at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead with 75 of our top Commercial Officers from global markets coming along to …
It struck me recently at a party, that as the music plays a pattern emerges. The occasional party tune is heard and a throng will get up and dance, yet when the song is over a silent accord is reached …
British company Ultima Networks showcasing their services at the GREAT stand UKTI Mexico recently participated in the GREEN (Global Resources Environmental and Energy Network) Expo, which is Mexico’s largest exhibition on renewable energy and environmental technologies. The event brought …
It is well known that developing international markets is critical to achieving sustainable growth, not just for individual businesses but for the wider economy too. By exporting we compete with some of the best companies around the world and this …
Ronald Reagan once joked that the ten most frightening words in the English language were: "Hello, I’m from the Government and I’m here to help!" Although coming from the Government myself, I have had a long career in the private …
Many years ago, I was in Kent with a friend visiting one of the great industrialists of the time. We were invited to lunch at the family’s lovely, understated cottage. On my way home I could conclude that our host …
Even after 14 years on and off living in Japan there are still occasions when I do double takes. A shrine to ginger? A “casual massage”? Both seen yesterday while out and about in Tokyo. Smoking is another puzzle. There’s …
The UKTI Mexico team is currently getting ready for its big event of the year. Mexico is one of the 10 countries around the world selected to implement the GREAT campaign with extra funding in 2013/14. The GREAT campaign showcases …
For those of you who have visited Teesside, you will have seen the Blue Dragonfly on the river. Or perhaps you'd recognise it as the large metal item that was exported to the USA by the lads from 'Auf Wiedersehen …
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