WTO Public Forum: Optimism Meets Reality
Linda returns from participation in the World Trade Organisation Public Forum to share highlights from a very busy notebook
The essential guide to finding the right trade partner in China
Finding the right trade partner in China is about much more than identifying a capable company…
Brand trouble in China? It’s not always the story you thought or heard…
Let’s be honest: doing business across borders has risks, no matter where you go. China often gets a tough reputation
Does AI recommend using AI to classify goods?
A rapidly expanding source of advice and search tool for knowledge, AI is an increasingly valuable tool in the workplace…
What are the US Section 232 Tariffs?
…and what do exporters need to know? These significant duty charges have already had a resounding impact on global trade,
Don’t just localise – think influence: The subtle art of becoming successful in China
Qing Lin has some invaluable tips on doing business in China We’ve all heard the advice: localise your product if
Sourcing: What’s Changing, and Where Are the Opportunities?
It’s no longer just who can make the product—but how, where, under what conditions, and with what kind of backup plan? And how about sustainability and Net Zero?
The Cascading Impact of Trump’s Trade Revolution
These cascading effects have created a transformed trade landscape, establishing a new equilibrium in global economic relations with mixed outcomes for consumers and businesses worldwide.
Q1 review: Ongoing political, economic and financial events affecting your currency prices?
As far as the two most popular FX cross-currency pairs in the UK, the GBPUSD and GBPEUR, you can see clearly what the effect has been from ongoing political, economic, and financial events. How have these currency prices affected you and your business and what you have done about it?
The importance of planning and preparation when entering overseas markets
Expanding into new markets is a bold and rewarding endeavor, but it must be approached with care. Companies that invest time and resources in planning and preparation are far more likely to reap the rewards of globalization
What is GPSR? What does it mean for UK businesses?
On 13th December 2024 the EU General Products Safety Regulation (GPSR) came into force. Essentially, this means that all non-EU
Have investing trends in the UK been influenced by Asian markets?
Asian investors prioritize tradition, wealth preservation, and inflation protection. UK investors, however, are more influenced by market trends, tax advantages, portfolio diversification, and global economic events.
Chinese new year; a celebration of unity and prosperity
Qing Lin, Global Market Relations and Expansion (Southeast Asia) Specialist, provides insight into the traditions, meanings, and messages that can help us to make the most of this auspicious ‘Spring Festival’.
The Steel Industry: A Shared Path Towards Decarbonisation and Trade Collaboration Between the UK and Germany
With both the UK and Germany undergoing significant industrial changes, the focus on decarbonisation presents a unique opportunity for collaboration.
Fraud within domestic and international payments
No matter how or who you are communicating with, it is always essential that you verbally verify the bank information sent to you to make sure it is correct
What is the Windsor Framework?
Beginning in 2025, new streamlined processes will revolutionise how traders operate by significantly reducing the information required for moving goods directly from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Erotica or Art? An important distinction.
We know of a few companies that have faced adverse and costly customs decisions. Indeed we have been involved in Expert Witness statements to reinforce an objective viewpoint.