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Asia/China trade and development

Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau

Beijing Investment Promotion Bureau is a bureau-level public service unit responsible for the professional service of investment promotion directly under People's Government of Beijing Municipality.

China Britain Business Council

CBBC is the UK's leading agency helping British companies do business in China. We deliver a range of practical, cost-effective services to British companies wishing to export goods and services to, invest in, or establish manufacturing under license arrangements with China.

China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

Established in May 1952, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) comprises VIPS, enterprises and organizations representing the economic and trade sectors in China. It is the most important and the largest institution for the promotion of foreign trade in China.

Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board

Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board (FID) was approved by the Shanghai Municipal Government and established on December 27 1999. The emergence of FID is one of the critically important countermeasures in adaptation to the rapidly changing situation of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the world. As one window of Shanghai, FID is an official investment promotion agency.

Zhangguancun Science Park

Zhangguancun Science Park

International, Employment, Skills, Innovation

Association of Colleges

The Association of Colleges was created in 1996 as the single voice to promote the interests of further education colleges in England and Wales.

Bank of England

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997.

CBI

The CBI's mission is to help create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all.

Gateway to London

Gateway to London provides investors in Thames Gateway London with everything they need to maximise opportunities and benefit from the energy and momentum of this unique area.

Learning and Skills Council

The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.

London First

London First is a highly influential business organisation which campaigns to make London the best city in the world in which to do business.

London Higher

Promoting and Advocating London's Higher Education Sector

London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games

Countdown to London 2012

Think London

Think London is the foreign direct investment agency for London. We provide free, confidential and comprehensive advice to help international business locate and expand in London.

UK Trade and Investment

UK Trade & Investment is a UK government organisation. We help UK companies do business abroad - and we help overseas companies do business in the UK.

Visit London

London's Official Website

International organizations

Asian Development Bank

Asian Development Bank

ILO

The International Labour Organization

IMF

The International Monetary Fund

OECD

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

UNCTAD

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

World Bank

The World Bank Website

Middle East development agencies and funds

Arab British Chamber of Commerce

The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1975, is devoted to the encouragement of Arab-British trade and economic co-operation.

Bahrain Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board is the first point of call for businesses wanting to make it happen in Bahrain. Working in close partnership with Government bodies and private-sector companies, we are creating the optimum business environment for Bahrain, to ensure our country attracts investment from abroad as well as encouraging the strong development of our home-grown companies.

Dubai International Finance Centre

The DIFC is the world's newest international financial centre. It aims to develop the same stature as New York, London and Hong Kong.

Kuwait Investment Authority

The Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) is an autonomous government body responsible for the management and administration of the General Reserve Fund (GRF), and the assets of the Future Generations Fund (FGF), as well as any other funds entrusted to it by the Minister of Finance for and on behalf of the State of Kuwait.

London Middle East Institute

The London Middle East Institute (LMEI) draws upon the resources of London and SOAS to provide teaching, training, research, publication, consultancy, outreach and other services related to the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia General Investment Agency

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority) is the government agency whose main job is to issue licenses for foreign investors in Saudi Arabia. SAGIA also serves investors by providing a front-desk for other branches of the government in one location.

The Middle East Association

The MEA is an independent non-profit making organisation established in 1961. The members of the Association cover all sectors of industry and commerce including; Banking, Finance and Consultancy, and are responsible for about 75% of all UK investment and trade with the region.

United Kingdom: national

Department of Communities and Local Government

Communities and Local Government's vision is of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.

Department of Education and Skills

The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.

Department of Trade and Industry

As the Department responsible for trade, business, employees, consumers, science and energy, the Department is in a unique position to contribute to the wider challenge of globalisation - enabling business and employees to prosper in the UK.

Strategy Unit

The Cabinet Office is at the centre of government, making government work better. This website brings together information from units in the Department.

Treasury

The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the Government's financial and economic policy. Its aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth, and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all.

United Kingdom: regional

Advantage West Midlands

Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) for the West Midlands, the region at the heart of the UK

East Midlands Development Agency

East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England set up in 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.

East of England Development Agency

The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England. Our task is to improve the region's economic performance and ensure the East of England remains one of the UK's top performing regions.

Greater London Authority

london.gov.uk is the official website for the Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority. Created by the Greater London Authority Act 1999, the Mayor and the London Assembly constitute a unique form of strategic citywide government for London.

London Development Agency

We are the Mayor's agency responsible for driving London's sustainable economic growth - it's our job to ensure that London remains a global success story. To help us deliver this we work with partners from industry, public and voluntary sectors. As well as driving forward equality, health and sustainability, our work is prioritised by four themes.

North West Regional Development Agency

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) leads the economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest

One North East

One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering North East England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley.

South East of England Development Agency

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), as the Regional Development Agency for the South East, is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of the South East of England - the driving force of the UK's economy.

South West Regional Development Agency

Our goal is to improve the economy of South West England. This involves giving people the skills they need, encouraging enterprise and improving communications.

Yorkshire Forward

Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy.

 

 
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