The UK Department for International Trade (DIT), InvestHK and the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong explore Hong Kong’s vibrant creative industries and the business opportunities in Mainland China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) and APAC region.
Hong Kong’s creative economy accounts for 4.4% of Hong Kong’s GDP and is valued at £10.8 billion in 2018. It is presented with unprecedented opportunities arising from the GBA development, which provides a sizable market of 72 million consumers and a GDP of £1,195 billion.
InvestHK will share the prospects and opportunities of Hong Kong and GBA, and the landscape of the creative sector, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A, joined by Hong Kong and UK industry experts.
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International demand for UK goods and services is growing rapidly, offering a wealth of opportunities for SMEs looking to expand overseas. Mexico is a trillion-dollar economy, enjoying stable economic conditions offering a strong economic foundation and multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence. The total trade in goods and services between the UK and Mexico was £5.1 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2020 (ONS, 2020), demonstrating Mexico is a major trade destination for UK SMEs.
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The UK and Peru have a broad trading relationship as UK products and services are recognised for quality and innovation across multiple sectors, including health and life sciences, mining, sustainable infrastructure and security. Peru has been the fastest growing economy in Latin America, with UK and Peru bilateral trade comprising of £646 million in the 4 quarters to the end of Q3 in 2020 (ONS, 2020). This close and constructive trade and investment relationship offers multiple advantages for UK businesses looking to establish an international presence.
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This event will challenge your ideas and encourage your strategic thinking to expand. You will explore:
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This event consists of two half-day workshops:
Day 1: Tuesday 15 June at 10:00am – 1:30pm Day 2: Wednesday 16 June at 10:00am – 1:30pm
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International agents and distributors can be a great way to build a profitable, sustainable and scalable global business. But with the added complexity of Coronavirus (COVID-19), finding, selecting and managing international partners presents a new series of challenges and potential high-risks for many SMEs.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with sourcing, negotiating or monitoring international partners and need guidance on contracts, payments, operations or more, this virtual event is for you.
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Day 1: Tuesday 8 June at 10:00am – 1:30pm Day 2: Wednesday 9 June at 1:00pm – 4:30pm
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