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Trade Horizons’ Market Entry Blog
Our market entry blog covers a range of topics relating to international business expansion. Articles tackle many different subjects, including the initial planning and preparation stages of growing your business, advances in technology you can take advantage of, through to sales & marketing, packaging and branding advice. Written by leading experts in their field, you’ll be sure to find something of interest and real-world practical advice if you are looking to grow your business around the world.
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Geschäftsanbahnung USA im Bereich Elektromobilität mit Fokus auf Batterieproduktion und -recycling
Vom 11. bis zum 14. März 2024 führt Trade Horizons Limited, im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, eine Geschäftsanbahnungsreise im Bereich Gesundheitswirtschaft nach London durch. Das Projekt richtet sich vorwiegend an kleine und mittlere deutsche Unternehmen, Selbständige der gewerblichen Wirtschaft sowie fachbezogene Freie Berufe und wirtschaftsnahe Dienstleister in den Bereichen der Medizintechnik, Diagnostik und Krankenhauseinrichtung wie z.B. Lieferanten und Hersteller von chirurgischen und labortechnischen Geräten, Implantaten oder Prothesen, sterilen Verpackungen für Krankenhausverfahren sowie Dienstleistende im Bereich der Gesundheitstechnologie (HealthTech) usw.
Geschäftsanbahnung Vereinigtes Königreich im Bereich Pharma & Biotech
Vom 11. bis zum 14. März 2024 führt Trade Horizons Limited, im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, eine Geschäftsanbahnungsreise im Bereich Gesundheitswirtschaft nach London durch. Das Projekt richtet sich vorwiegend an kleine und mittlere deutsche Unternehmen, Selbständige der gewerblichen Wirtschaft sowie fachbezogene Freie Berufe und wirtschaftsnahe Dienstleister in den Bereichen der Medizintechnik, Diagnostik und Krankenhauseinrichtung wie z.B. Lieferanten und Hersteller von chirurgischen und labortechnischen Geräten, Implantaten oder Prothesen, sterilen Verpackungen für Krankenhausverfahren sowie Dienstleistende im Bereich der Gesundheitstechnologie (HealthTech) usw.
Trade News November #4: Japan, India UK, Taiwan Britain, Thailand, Saudi Arabia
Between January and August 2023, six countries have set new records for foreign direct investment (FDI). These countries are: Morocco, Malaysia, Iraq, Democratic Republic of Congo and Finland. In addition to these six countries, another five countries – Saudi Arabia, Chile, Ukraine, Botswana and Slovenia – have recorded their largest announced FDI since before the global financial crisis ended in 2009.
Trade News November #3: FDI winners, Alabama, North Carolina, South Korea, Florida, Turkey, ASEAN, US
Between January and August 2023, six countries have set new records for foreign direct investment (FDI). These countries are: Morocco, Malaysia, Iraq, Democratic Republic of Congo and Finland. In addition to these six countries, another five countries – Saudi Arabia, Chile, Ukraine, Botswana and Slovenia – have recorded their largest announced FDI since before the global financial crisis ended in 2009.
Trade News November #2: Ghana, Scotland UAE, Egypt, EU, Philippines, US, Japan, UK South Korea
Inbound FDI into Ghana reached $1.5 bn in 2022, and increase of 25% on in 2021 at $1.2 bn. China was the largest source of inbound FDI and most investment was in the manufacturing & services sectors. 6,247 jobs created. Total in Africa was Egypt first in 2022 then South Africa and Ethiopia in terms of inbound investment value. In the same timeframe global FDI decreased by a third. A new Government initiative the Automotive Development Policy includes a component manufacturing policy to drive local content development of parts & accessories for maintenance and repair but also assembly, to drive the local automotive sector. A new training centre at the University of Ghana ‘Engineering Sciences Training Centre’ in the Engineering school has also been announced. Toyota Ghana has also announced a second facility including a new body & paint workshop, a service workshop, spare part sales & a vehicle delivery centre. A recent trade mission from Sweden and Denmark hosted in Accra to establish local partnerships and engage with relevant government agencies and local businesses in Ghana took part in lectures and B2B meetings.
Trade News November #1: UK Manufacturing, Mini Cooper factory, EU US no deal, UK MP in Taiwan, Maldives influence, UNCTAD
£50 million in funding is available for innovation in four key areas of manufacturing. The Government is funding £11 million through the Advanced Propulsion Centre in the Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator competition (ARMD2) for innovative ideas in electric motorcycle and emergency vehicles with £22.7 industry matched funding. The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) is funding 43 companies £18.5 million including those which innovate in self-driving vehicles and sensors. The Faraday Institution through Innovate UK is funding £19 million of ideas in four battery research and innovation projects.
