A huge fireworks display, along with pyrotechnic flower blooms and multi-coloured streamers were the crowning glory of a party which boasted Lenny Kravitz as a headliner and featured a speech by the Prime Minister. The party was to open the Bahamas’… Read More ›
The prospect of a lasting peace is attracting more investor interest in the conflict stricken African state of Somalia. The country is largely virgin territory for international investors, but despite the apparent chaos companies like Coca Cola, Turkish Airlines and… Read More ›
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing “The Secrets of Silicon Valley” a book by Deborah Piscione which explains how the Valley operates and how its “secrets” can be used elsewhere. A great read full of interesting stories and insights,… Read More ›
I had the pleasure of speaking at the BCB Leaders Dinner on the 12 June on the subject of Chinese FDI. The event was a great success, I met some really interesting people and there was a brilliant after dinner… Read More ›
I will be giving a speech on the past, present and future of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment at the BCB Leaders Dinner on Wednesday 12 June at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane Hotel, Mayfair http://www.cnigroup.co.uk/events/ there are still some tickets… Read More ›
A recent report looking at the future of the world economy published by Standard Chartered was a timely reminder of the cyclical nature of the world trade. Previous booms in trade have followed the expansion of western economies after the… Read More ›
Paddy Ashdown discusses a once in a century power shift across the world
