Government agencies are trying to promote ease of carrying out business in the Philippines, which has gradually moved away from archaic practices. We appreciate that according to the Philippines media, their country has joined the ATA carnet system. In reality, they have taken another step forward but are not yet able to officially accept ATA […]
Business Can Lead On Climate Change
Useful to see the part business has to play reported from COP26, with all of us able to contribute to a critical cause. Alongside the individual responsibility we hold for reducing the impact of climate change, the companies we work for, or with can do the same. Temperature control is vital, as is cutting pollution […]
Trade In A Changing World
China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative is described by some as the world’s largest trade building project, by others as an attempt to increase economic and political influence. The financing attracts comments ranging from exceptional support, to loan sharking. Whatever your view, initiatives under the OBOR umbrella will make a difference to world trade […]
Talking Up The UK
This Canadian news review picks easy targets but with overseas broadcasters generally, the UK’s image is not faring well. Whether you follow the Boris Johnson philosophy of current issues just being a period of adjustment, or believe that Brexit was lunacy in a sense doesn’t matter. History has happened and we need to look to […]
Staying Involved In Europe
Much has understandably been made of what is no longer possible after Brexit but areas of cooperation do remain. The EU Missions highlighted in the video above are intended to bring solutions to significant challenges. They cover adaption to climate change, restoring oceans, rivers, soil improvement, cancer treatment and support. An ambitious portfolio, which is […]
An Imbalanced Brexit
Brexit credibility has stretched further, with another rescheduling of requirements for exporting goods from the EU to the UK. Our primary aim in posting is to correct media suggestions that a need for temporary export procedures has also been postponed. Temporary exports to the EU require an ATA carnet, as they have since January 1st […]