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 …
Clive Drinkwater
Clive Drinkwater is the regional director for UK Trade and Investment in the North West Region, responsible for helping North West businesses achieve success in overseas markets. Clive has taken up this role following extensive private sector experience in international trade, working in industry and selling to over 90 countries worldwide. Clive has particular experience in Asia, having gained first hand experience of the area during spells living and working in Indonesia, Malaysia and China
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
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Manufacturing still matters
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Export, Research, Innovate!
In recent days, I’ve spent time at Liverpool Science Park, Manchester Science Park and Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus and I’ve been thinking about how important R&D is to the future prosperity of the UK. I work a lot with …
The export game
Recently I was excited by many of the companies I met at Software City when I sat on a Dragons' Den panel, but none more so than by the games companies based in and around Liverpool. Yesterday I went to …
"Double in three, treble in five"
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Brand Power
I’m preparing before heading off to London for the rest of the week. I have a string of meetings but I’m excited about attending UKTI’s Global Marketing Conference. As somebody who used to be a Marketing Director, I feel strongly …