Foreign Office
Uk Trade & Investment

FCO country updates for business
Did you know that you can now access reports written by the FCO
overseas network in key emerging markets?
Register here for timely assessments of key issues relevant to UK
business: www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk/ukti/fcoupdates

Reports are currently available for the following markets:
Brazil Hungary South Africa Turkey
China India South Korea Vietnam
Hong Kong Mexico Taiwan    

Recent reports include:
Brazil: Why the Optimism? (February 2009)
China: Premier Wen's web chat (March 2009)
India: Recapitalisation of Banks (February 2009)
Taiwan: Signs of Stabilisation (February 2009)
Turkey: Global Economic Crisis: Fighting Protectionism (March 2009)

China - Guangdong Economic Update (March 2009)
"The outlook for 2009 is challenging, but there are grounds for optimism, based on both robust and more anecdotal indicators. From a UK perspective, companies looking to invest will continue to receive a warm reception, and can benefit from lower input costs, wage expectations, and perhaps the prospect of government assistance and improving infrastructure. And our close bilateral relationship together with relative expertise in technology, services, infrastructure and the environment offer opportunities for constructive engagement and co-operation."
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets. We assist overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK's vibrant economy. For further information, please visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk