Outrage Over the Arts in the UK
The British Prime Minister has recently received a memo asking him to join with leaders in the art world to discuss long-term policies for art investments. While the harsh economic climate in the UK today warrants spending cuts, these artistic […]
Bringing Vietnam and the UK Together
Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Bear, was recently in Vietnam, where Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung expressed his pleasure in the two countries’ relationship. Vietnam is very focused on strengthening cooperation with UK enterprises as they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]