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 …
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 …
During the years that I spent in industry, prior to my current position working for the UK government, I must admit that I took special pleasure in working with strategic business development. For me, nothing equals the joy of building …
Innovation is something that sets people and companies apart: that special factor that can ‘make the difference’. We see it every day: from product design, to new ways of communicating with customers, and finding original ways to promote products and …
It takes a lot to get me out of bed at 5am. An early flight to an exotic holiday location might do it. But otherwise forget it. Unless, that is, it’s the Olympics. Last summer I adapted my body clock …
When the CFO of one German industrial giant realised a new Duesseldorf to London City Airport route was being introduced, he was so excited he moved his business trip back a week to take advantage of it. The BA-run route, …
I'm genuinely delighted to be leading the first of the GREAT Weeks missions to Vietnam and looking forward to discovering the opportunities this exciting market offers to UK companies. The mission is also part of a programme celebrating 40 years …
Taken your summer holiday yet? If so, just pause to think of the millions of Japanese workers who won't have done, despite the temperatures reaching a record 40 degrees and the humidity being roughly equivalent to a Turkish bath. The …
