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

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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?