UK Has Its Eyes on the Philippines
British businesses are looking to expand into the Philippines, says Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr., Trade and Industry undersecretary for international trade group. Philippines Attraction As Cristobal explained, “Our English-speaking business environment, multicultural sensitivities, and strategic location in Asia are attractive […]
A Royal Investment
William and Kate are not the only royals in the news at the moment, and not the only ones having money invested in them. Renovations were just completed to the Guildhall by Windsor and Maidenhead Council, the Friends of the […]
UK Has Eyes on India
In recent news from New Delhi, The India-UK CEOs Forum will soon recommend that the two countries find ways to enhance trade and investments. Headed by Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata, the Forum has ten members on each side. From […]
Hold Your Horses on the Offshore Loophole
The British Horseracing Authority is up in arms over the offshore loopholes in horse racing. More and more horseracing sportsbooks are going offshore, fleeing the high tax rates they experience in the UK. Gibraltar Looking Good The betting exchange, for […]
British Museum Buys Agatha Christie Facial Cream
The British Museum now owns a bit of Agatha Christie’s facial cream. For a reported £1.17 million, they have purchased an amazing collection of almost 6000 decorative ivories. Called the Nimrud Ivories, these items were carved pieces of elephant ivory […]
Prince Andrew with Gaddafi & Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali?
Prince Andrew is stirring up the royal waters these days, getting himself into all sorts of controversies that could embarrass the royal family with less than two months to go before the royal wedding. Andrew & Ties to Middle East […]
Getting Rich Off of Will & Kate? Perhaps
For individuals and companies looking to cash in on the Royal Wedding taking place on April 29th, 2011, now is the time to start thinking. As Stephen Church, the fifth generation managing director of Church’s China advises, collectors should look […]
Investors Fleeing Emerging Markets for Safer Ground
The honeymoon seems to have finally ended as investors are pulling their money out of what used to be considered by them the ‘belle of the ball,’ emerging markets. As the Middle East continues to shake and rumble as thousands […]
IFC Expanding Program to Bring Investment to Southern Sudan
The private investment arm of the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation has created a program designed to help stimulate more investment into the new country of Southern Sudan, scheduled to emerge as African’s newest independent country on July 9 […]
UK Business Leaders Meet in Oman
The Grand Hyatt Muscat was the site of a Business Seminar and networking luncheon organized by the Omani Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development (OCIPED.) On hand for the meeting which took place last Thursday were key business players […]