UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) are running a free morning seminar held in partnership with the South Wales Chamber of Commerce and the Welsh Government.

Discover what the business environment is like for UK companies in four key Asian markets and learn the secrets of succeeding there. With advice and on-the-ground knowledge from UKTI experts based in the region, you will access the latest intelligence on the opportunities and how you can access them.

• UK – India: A Natural Fit

With advice and guidance from Richard Hyde, Deputy High Commissioner in Hyderabad, you will discover how the second fastest-growing economy in the world, with its huge and young population (50 per cent is under 25 years of age), market liberalisation and a rapidly expanding consumer class has key business needs and opportunities which fit UK expertise. Such opportunities, which a few years ago existed only in the traditional economic heartlands of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, have now stretched to the emerging cities of Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Pune and Jaipur, to name but a few. Learn how UK strengths can align with the Twelfth Five Year Plan which sets out the Indian Government’s long term vision.

• Growth in Malaysia

One of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant and successful economies with decades of strong industrial growth and political stability. Malaysia is home to an affluent and growing middle class. The country has a healthy appetite for high-quality foreign goods, as reflected in the number of British stores present there. Tony Collingridge, UK Director of Trade & Investment in Malaysia will explore the key opportunities for UK companies, including the development of the education sector, which has been allocated £10 billion under the tenth Malaysian Plan (2011-2015) and Economic Transformation Programme.

• UK demand in Japan

Having bounced back significantly since the earthquake/tsunami in 2011 now is a good time to enter the Japanese market – with business in Japan increasingly looking to trade with overseas suppliers. With 127 million consumers who are big spenders, highly educated and demand the highest standards there are huge opportunities for UK companies. Tim Johnson, UKTI Head of Strategic Trade in Japan will dispel the myths about doing business in this sophisticated market and bring you up-to-date on the changing business environment, as young, internet-savvy entrepreneurs challenge traditional practices.

• Re-discover Hong Kong

One of Asia’s leading financial and business centres Hong Kong offers a level playing field to business, with an accountable government, a well-established rule of law, robust protection of IPR, a well-regulated banking system and a free flow of people, ideas and information. Richard Flood, UK Deputy Trade Commissioner, at the British Consulate in Hong Kong will explain why it is the ideal base to launch into China and for regional operations.

For more information and to confirm your place, please contact Elgan Morgan at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce

E: elgan.morgan@southwaleschamber.co.uk

T: 01633 242721