TravelPerk survey shows impact of travel disruption
LONDON – UK businesses are spending more than £1.6 billion annually on mitigating the fallout from travel disruption, according to a report out this week from TravelPerk. It says the cost represents roughly 4% of the UK’s total business travel … Continue reading TravelPerk survey shows impact of travel disruption
Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
LONDON – Great Britain has officially become the latest member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-Brexit trade strategy. With its accession, the UK becomes the first European nation … Continue reading Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
Free Trade Agreement signed by Vietnam, UK
London/Hanoi – On December 11, the UK and Vietnam signed an agreement concluding negotiations for a free trade agreement (UKVFTA) between the two countries. The agreement will see the elimination of virtually all customs duties between the two countries when it is … Continue reading Free Trade Agreement signed by Vietnam, UK
Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
Hong Kong – Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. First shipments of a Covid-19 vaccine created by Western laboratories … Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
UK launches space-based response to Covid-19
London – The UK government has called on industry and universities help develop technology and equipment – from hand sanitiser to ventilators – to support the NHS. Space-enabled solutions could include satellite communications, satellite navigation, Earth observation satellites or technology … Continue reading UK launches space-based response to Covid-19