Great News 🗞️
Over £360m of new UK-Saudi investment is set to create over 180 new jobs in the #UK and #SaudiArabia.
This is a major vote of confidence in the UK economy, boosting our thriving partnership. 🇬🇧🇸🇦
#GreatFuturesSummit#UKJobs
Huge news for #Uzbekistan's aviation sector!
@president_uz officially opens the new Tashkent airport.
With a 4km runway and state-of-the-art facilities, it's ready to handle the heaviest aircraft and improve connectivity for the capital.
#aviation#trade
NEWS: UK-China holding first trade talks in 7 years
We’re securing economic growth for British businesses and working people by engaging with the world’s biggest economies.
Find out more https://t.co/BfZ2CLzkW8
#China's trade strategy is shifting!
China is finding new markets. Exports to #ASEAN countries have topped $57 billion in August, with the #EU following closely behind at over $51 billion. Meanwhile, U.S. exports fell to just $31.6 billion.
#Scotland's space and defence sectors are booming 🚀
A record 36,900 people are now employed, with the industries adding £3.7 billion to the Scottish economy.
This incredible growth highlights Scotland's key role in high-tech innovation.
#ScottishEconomy#Space#Defence
International Trade Council & UK Asia Trade & Investment Partnership
“This partnership is more than symbolic. It’s a blueprint for inclusive, resilient and forward-looking global commerce,” said UKATIC Chairman Dr Hotak
@iamhotak@IntTradeCouncil
https://t.co/sJtjlVcDaD
#UAE based AI-powered fintech Alaan has raised a massive $48M Series A, marking one of the largest rounds in MENA!
This funding will accelerate their expansion in #SaudiArabia and enhance their AI-driven spend management solutions.
A huge win for the region's tech! #Fintech
#Uzbekistan's tech scene is on the rise!
Uzum, the country's first unicorn, just hit a $1.5B valuation after a funding round led by Tencent and VR Capital.
As Uzbekistan's first tech unicorn, it's paving the way for a new era of global tech investment.
#Uzum#TechAsia
India’s rich – an estimated 3 million households - hold $2.7 trillion in liquid financial wealth, according to Bernstein report.
#India#Wealth#Business
A better life not just life is worth living. Visionaries are getting closer and closer to giving humanity health and wellbeing that they truly deserve.
https://t.co/Qc3bcEWLaX
#Coventry University has celebrated the grand opening of a new international campus in #Kazakhstan.
Central Asia is rising. Its children need world-class education. What Britain is doing to bring the best education in the world to Central Asia.
https://t.co/LxFu1dGHkV
#Pakistan:
The Sleeping Trade Giant of Asia That Has The Potential To Achieve $100 Billion In Exports By 2030.
1. #UK - Pakistan #FTA
2. UK - Pakistan #Trade Can Be Doubled
3. Public Private Partnership
@ukinpakistan@FPCCIOfficial@PakistaninUK
https://t.co/S6TN3SNRwx
#India’s Export Strategy 2030:
What Must Be Done To Achieve $1 Trillion Export Target?
1. Key markets like #UK must be a priority
2. Waive visa for UK visitors
3. Engage SMEs and business councils
@PiyushGoyal@ficci_india@HCI_London@UKinIndia
https://t.co/oPTvq0R0qt
Do insects have an inner life?
The beauty of life on earth investigated in this amazing article where man is not the only gifted animal on our planet.
https://t.co/KtW7jpqWtd
Spectacular performance by @AdiiMangaldas & @AakashOdedra
Took me on a nomadic journey of dance, music and romance from Indus valley to central Asia along the ancient silk road through Persia into Europe, leaving me with joy in London.
Britain, getting truly enriched by Asia.
We are in love 😍
@AditiMangaldas and @AakashOdedra's sensuous duet Mehek is at Sadler's Wells for just two performances as part of its UK tour.
12 & 13 April
🎟️ https://t.co/mlZPC1qWot
📷 Angela Grabowska