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12 AGENDA


03 welcome Nick Baird, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment


06 briefi ng a round-up of global investment and export news; plus the latest


business, economic and entrepreneurial analysis


36 FORUM


12 state of the nation as the business community focuses on export and FDI, we discover why the timing is right


16 whisky galore an interview with Paul Walsh, CEO of international premium drinks giant, Diageo


23 all you need to know about... creativity


GLOBAL VIEW


24 our man in... Australasia


26 the rise of China’s cities in-depth report on the opportunities for UK businesses in China


30 pick of the crop why cherries could be the new cranberries


33 crest of a wave a look at marine energy


36 a new Leaf how Nissan’s Leaf plant is boosting the northeast


41 on guard new opportunities for the UK’s security industry


springboard | 05


30 PRIMER


46 get on the map interested in inward investment or looking to export? A guide to UK Trade & Investment services and support


48 diary dates major sector and exporting events


49 a smooth fi nish a smooth fi nish for plaster company Armourcoat


50 prime exporters what’s shaping the business world?

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