Two important visitors to Indonesia in March. The other one? Oh, that's Barack Obama who is coming to see his childhood home in Jakarta and touch base with this most populous muslim country. Did you know it has the fourth …
I was looking at my diary for the coming weeks and, apart from being horrendously busy as usual, I checked out an event that is coming up on 24 March that I’d like to chat about. We have an event …
I’m opening a big event in Manchester today when we welcome over 120 firms from all round the region to hear about the wealth of opportunities for them in the Middle East. We’ve brought 19 of our commercial people from …
By Rachael Bayfield, Head of Trade, UKTI Japan We often say that Japan is a very rewarding business partner, but you sometimes have to be in it for the long haul. That's not always what people want to hear right …
When I left Singapore on Saturday night the temperature was a balmy 32 degrees and when I touched down in Manchester on Sunday morning it was to be welcomed (I use the word loosely) by a blizzard and minus 2 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
