Tag Archives: International Markets
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Are the fintech bridges working?
Following the launch of the UK’s first international partnerships aimed at kickstarting fintech growth, industry leaders question whether they have lived up to expectations
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Would free ports help a post-Brexit Britain?
Customs-free ports are commonplace around the globe and have been around for centuries, but proposals to create them in the UK have drawn criticism in some areas
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Iran returns to the international fold
As sanctions on Iran are lifted, residents of Tehran are hopeful that a return to the international fold will restore the city’s lost prosperity.
We spoke to Iranians, from all walks of life, about how their businesses and lives have changed since the new nuclear agreement last year . Photography by Maryam Rahmanian -
International franchising is finding a home in the UK
A robust economy, full employment and confident consumers are factors behind the UK’s appeal to international franchisors looking for overseas markets – creating opportunities for those appointed to establish and grow the brand
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Abundance of cash sees rise in mega deals
The global mergers and acquisitions market is buoyant in a sea of cheap cash, pushing prices ever higher
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Finding the will and the way to export
Government export targets may be difficult to hit, but there are optimistic signs of emerging businesses boosting UK trade abroad
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Down but are BRICs out?
What happened to the so-called BRIC nations of Brazil, Russia, India and China that once offered such great economic promise?
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Why Tesco expansion into China failed
Tesco’s solo failure to crack the Chinese market can teach other firms looking to expand abroad some valuable lessons