http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php International and Emerging Markets Blog en nick.farr@gtuk.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-24T09:34:37+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/article/china_diary_asias_growing_optimism_uk_business_opportunity/ Nick Farr http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/member/profile/2152/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/gt_weblog/china_diary_asias_growing_optimism_uk_business_opportunity/#When:09:34:37Z Two of our team leads have been blogging their visit to China and reviewing the growth opportunities in the region. Here, Nick Farr, Head of China Britain Services Group, highlights how confidence in the region could benefit UK business. ]]> China 2012-05-24T09:34:37+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/article/oil_price_and_other_cost_factors_are_driving_business_to_alternative-fuel_v/ Fiona Cullinan http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/member/profile/78/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/gt_weblog/oil_price_and_other_cost_factors_are_driving_business_to_alternative-fuel_v/#When:10:08:05Z The high price of oil is leading one in four business leaders to introduce, or consider introducing, alternative-fuel vehicles. Find out more about global business attitudes to ‘greening’ their fleets in Grant Thornton’s latest International Business Report (IBR). ]]> Thought leadership 2012-05-17T10:08:05+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/article/china_diary_hong_kongs_high_life_high_rents_high_competition_high-end_luxur/ Barry Knight http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/member/profile/2717/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/gt_weblog/china_diary_hong_kongs_high_life_high_rents_high_competition_high-end_luxur/#When:13:02:04Z Ever wondered what it would be like having a business in Hong Kong? In my first post – our second from China – I highlight the differences between Hong Kong, China and the UK retail markets for the benefit of our UK clients looking at ways to take advantage of the growth opportunities in China… ]]> China 2012-05-15T13:02:04+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/article/china_diary_mass_market_brings_opportunities_for_quality_brands/ Nick Farr http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/member/profile/2152/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/gt_weblog/china_diary_mass_market_brings_opportunities_for_quality_brands/#When:09:00:56Z Welcome to our first diary post from China. Head of retail Barry Knight and I are currently travelling in China, visiting clients and evaluating the opportunities for UK businesses, especially in the retail consumer goods sector. We’re both planning to write a number of posts that capture our views and experiences during the trip. If any readers have been to China or Hong Kong, please do share your experiences, too. ]]> China 2012-05-10T09:00:56+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/article/businesses_remain_bullish_on_overseas_ma_in_2012/ Fiona Cullinan http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/member/profile/78/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/emergingmarkets/index.php/gt_weblog/businesses_remain_bullish_on_overseas_ma_in_2012/#When:09:12:05Z Dynamic businesses seeking growth have retained their appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2012 despite the ongoing economic challenges, according to our latest global survey of 12,000 business leaders in 40 economies. ]]> Thought leadership 2012-05-09T09:12:05+00:00