China reached another important milestone as its economy eclipsed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy during the second quarter of this year. The country became the world’s biggest exporter in 2009, producing 9.9% of global exports.

A series of multi-million pound export orders to India has been welcomed by Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable. The business includes deals for hovercraft and telecoms technology plus architects services and construction equipment in what is predicted to be the fastest-growing economy in the world this year. 

Warsaw got its first taste of a world-famous icon last night when the London taxi was launched by Dufort London Taxis at its after sales premises. ‘Cool’, ‘Warsaw will love this vehicle’ and ‘I can’t wait to use one; they are fantastic’ were just some of the comments from impressed guests.

Calling all London-based SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises)! Dragons’ Den star James Caan and design guru Sir Terence Conran are amongst business luminaries judging the London Export Awards, organised by UK Trade & Investment.

Behind the scenes at Britain’s retail giants, buying teams have the power to create trends, make or break careers and decide exactly what the public buys.

British service-sector companies, including SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), should take advantage of new opportunities to do business with Europe, Business Minister Ian Lucas has urged.