The British Film Institute recently commissioned a report on the sector’s contribution to the UK economy, which rose to £7.9 billion in the last financial year. Tax reliefs amounting to £632 million helped, although they brought more in return. An almost identical sum was generated in film related tourism and over £2 billion returned to […]

The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, recently visited Paris, attending a meeting between Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They announced a new partnership, to support international trade in Thailand and the region. The second of those objectives is a key part of both participants wishes, with Thailand […]

One star will soon be deleted, as part of a commercial future still not defined. Regardless of views on Brexit, most people and almost all the business community are united on the dangers of a “no deal” outcome. An increasingly likely result, with no agreement in place and a few months to go. Neither is […]

Some international barriers can be obvious, others far more subtle to break down. At a time when trade barriers are in the news, good to see the continued growth of a system which promotes business. Whilst ATA carnets in a technical sense are about exhibitions, fairs, or equipment, they are really about international cooperation. Nobody […]

China has made a sustained effort to discuss economic development around the globe. The origins of China’s trade building slogan go back over 2000 years, to the silk road of the Han Dynasty. Although “One Belt One Road” now applies as much to sea as land routes and to ties in multiple directions. Xi Jinping, […]

One of our fleet of new electric vehicles, good for the environment and running costs. When a country takes a long term loan, they impact on future generations, who are obliged to repay capital and interest. Decisions on the environment have a similar effect, in terms of financial cost and depleting resources. We all have […]