https://www.scmp.com/rss/323506/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com HW Fisher & Company, a leading global accountancy firm that has been providing personalised advisory services to entrepreneurial clients in Hong Kong and Singapore for the past two decades, is extending its focus on mainland China. Ranked as one of Britain’s top 30 chartered accountancy firms, HW Fisher aims to bring to China its tailored financial and strategic business services, which cover the full... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038695/mainland-moves-hw-fisher?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038695/mainland-moves-hw-fisher?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:29:53 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Trade flows between Britain and China have long been rich and robust – but President Xi Jinping’s continuing one belt, one road initiative is poised to expand this and open up unprecedented opportunities with China, the second-biggest economy, committing to broadened trade, extension of infrastructure and increasing cultural exchange between the two nations. Investors from either side of the “road” are... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038660/eys-greater-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038660/eys-greater-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:26:31 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the competitive legal market, law firm Macfarlanes continues to thrive while remaining completely independent. This is in stark contrast with other firms taking the merger path in order to grow or to find new sources of business. The autonomy is integral to the award-winning British law firm’s enduring commitment to preserve client relationships while delivering the right advice in the right... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038664/macfarlanes-invests-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038664/macfarlanes-invests-time?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:20:01 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Consistently ranking among the best in the world, British schools offer an educational foundation that is unparalleled. For students in Asia seeking the standards and prestige of a British education, Marlborough College brings its internationally enriched English boarding school experience to the region. Marlborough College’s Southeast Asian branch spans more than 36 hectares on the southern Malaysian... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038661/marlborough-colleges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038661/marlborough-colleges?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:15:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Many schools in Asia enjoy a sterling reputation for offering exceptional teaching, but maintaining a school’s high standards and meeting parents’ steep expectations can be tough. Thanks to GL Education, schools can access a range of non-examination assessment tools that benchmark, track and analyse a student’s progress, nurturing more well-rounded pupils and uplifting the level of education... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038665/gl-education-aims-give?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038665/gl-education-aims-give?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:01:57 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Students from all over the world are travelling to Scottish shores, lured by a modern, specialist university prominent for its computer games education. Abertay University – the first in the world to pioneer a computer games degree in 1997 – is gaining international attention for its courses in computer arts, games and digital media including a specialised cyber security programme called ethical... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038672/playing-win-abertay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038672/playing-win-abertay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:42:50 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With its top-notch legal services and dynamic maritime landscape, Singapore serves as a strategic springboard that can boost the Asian expansion of shipping law expert Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC). Bringing world-class shipping law practice to Asian shores, CJC was ranked tier 3 in The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Awards 2016 barely two years since the law firm opened its Singapore office in 2014. “We see... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038682/boutique-shipping-law?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038682/boutique-shipping-law?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:26:55 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For almost 170 years, Glenalmond College has been one of the best-known names in British education, delivering first-rate academic results and preparing students as they move into adulthood. Located on a 121-hectare countryside campus in the heart of Scotland, with its own golf course and away from city distractions, Glenalmond provides an inspirational setting for learning. The school combines a clear... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038674/glenalmond-college?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038674/glenalmond-college?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:25:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With a history of innovation dating back to the dawn of the industrial revolution, multiawarded company Sheffield Forgemasters International is the successor to the most famous industrial manufacturers in Britain, the epicentre of the technological upheaval. The company today maintains technological superiority as it provides a full range of offerings from high-integrity casting and forging to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038669/standard-bearers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038669/standard-bearers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:24:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Set to raise the bar in the global financial market, Tullett Prebon and ICAP, two of Britain’s largest interdealer broking powerhouses, are joining forces to provide clients with leading-edge and comprehensive coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) markets, supported by best-in-class risk management and compliance infrastructure. With the acquisition of ICAP’s global broking and information... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038676/unity-strength-tullett?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038676/unity-strength-tullett?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:08:39 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Passion, product and people – these three pillars have sustained Berwin & Berwin through various business cycles for 130 years. Now managed by a fourth-generation scion, the company defines success in the competitive suit market through its long-term approach to relationships. “We maintain open communication with clients and partners to assure them that we are dependable,” says Simon Berwin, managing... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038688/berwin-berwin-offers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038688/berwin-berwin-offers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:58:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and industry leaders beyond guaranteed employability, Kent Business School (KBS) envisions its graduates making a difference with innovative, sustainable solutions in an increasingly interconnected yet complex world. “An aspiring hub for transformational learning, KBS focuses on student experience and research intensity,” says Professor Martin Meyer,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038689/kent-business-school?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038689/kent-business-school?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:53:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Oil and gas may be the engine driving global industry, but the sector’s supporting infrastructure is an equally crucial cog in the economic machine. As volatile oil prices boost demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asia-Pacific, British energy services provider Penspen draws on its collective engineering expertise to develop Southeast Asia’s midstream gas infrastructure amid the high growth... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038697/penspens-engineering-project?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038697/penspens-engineering-project?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:48:02 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In a rapidly evolving world, maintaining focus on company fundamentals, particularly businesses with real competitive advantages and strong growth prospects, is a proven way of generating long-term investment success. As Asian savers increasingly turn to international markets, adopting such a long-term approach can better sustain fiscal soundness. “The demographics in Asia are still favourable,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039475/long-term-gain-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039475/long-term-gain-global?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:45:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Used more than 1 billion times daily, the Strix brand of thermostatic controls are fitted into more than one in every three electric kettles worldwide for one primary reason: safety. All controls have two separate safety features, which automatically switch off the kettle when accidentally switched on without water, at boiling temperature, or whenever the kettle is lifted from the base. Smarter... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038690/strix-stands-safety?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/companies/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038690/strix-stands-safety?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:45:04 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For foreign students, attending an international school has been viewed as a way to improve the chance of securing a top university placement. Hence, British international boarding school CATS ensures its students get all the necessary support to seal a successful university application in Britain. With its average grade results this year reaching a record-breaking 57 per cent A* to A grades, many CATS... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038709/international-blend-cats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038709/international-blend-cats?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:42:54 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Prime Central London (PCL) – made up of the exclusive City of Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea – is home to some of the world’s most desirable addresses. Outperforming many asset classes globally, properties here have seen long-term growth averaging 10 per cent annually over the past five decades. “PCL attracts investors seeking valuable diversification. They want to buy... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038713/prime-location-london?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038713/prime-location-london?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:27:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com London-based Sinclair Pharma is making solid gains in its transformational year as a pure-play aesthetics company after completing divestment of its medicinal dermatology business in December. In the first quarter of the year, revenues rose to £8.9 million (HK$84 million) from £7.7 million in the second half of last year. Sinclair’s CEO Chris Spooner attributes the sales growth to robust demand for the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039477/london-based-sinclair-pharma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039477/london-based-sinclair-pharma?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:25:59 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The University of Westminster’s partnership with China goes back to the 1950s. As the first institution in Britain to specialise in modern spoken Putonghua, the university has educated generations of students about China, and welcomed students and visiting researchers from leading Chinese organisations and institutions. Beyond the region, Westminster has been shaping the career paths of its students... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038708/proud-partnership-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2038708/proud-partnership-university?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:24:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com British visionary John Ruskin was a master at shaping artwork and prose into testimonies promoting cultural and social change. His ability to ignite passion in individuals inspired the establishment of the Cambridge School of Art in 1858. More than a century and a half later, Ruskin’s legacy still burns brightly as Britain’s original art school grew into Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), a global... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039479/anglia-ruskin-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039479/anglia-ruskin-university?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:23:03 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With unrivalled access to international investors, the London Stock Exchange remains an attractive growth platform for Asian businesses. The London AIM market, which has less stringent listing requirements than the Main Market, is a popular option for smaller, flourishing Asian companies aiming to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) while increasing their international profile. As... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039478/crowe-clark-whitehill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039478/crowe-clark-whitehill?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:20:01 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Not too long ago, Britain and China were like a business merger on the brink, wooing each other and anticipating the perfect moment to take the next step into fiscal bliss. Economic relations between the two nations have soared in the past 10 years. In 2014, Chinese investment in Britain increased to US$8.5 billion, up from just US$510 million in 2011. China, in turn, was Britain’s sixth-largest export... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039554/discovery-reports-builds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039554/discovery-reports-builds?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:17:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Backed by a solid balance sheet, RWS Group has drawn up a clear strategy to expand its global foothold amid a low-growth economic environment. Ranked as a world-leading provider of high-quality translation, intellectual property (IP) and language support services, the Buckinghamshire-headquartered company sees Asia, particularly China, as a key driver of its future growth. “More companies of varying... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039481/rws-group-eyes-china-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039481/rws-group-eyes-china-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:12:37 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From Fortune 500 companies and high-net-worth individuals to small- and medium-sized enterprises, a common bottom line highlights the path towards entrepreneurial success: acquiring the right financial knowledge to grow profitably. Simmons Gainsford, a top 50 leading chartered accountancy and consultancy firm from Britain, maps out the bottom line with tailor-made financial advice that helps global... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039553/simmons-gainsford-offers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039553/simmons-gainsford-offers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:10:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For a region undergoing rapid urbanisation, yet geographically predisposed to experience sudden earthquakes, seasonal typhoons and other natural calamities, Asia-Pacific is an ideal market for specialty insurers such as Brit. With approximately US$2 billion of annual gross written premiums last year that are customised for global clients in diverse industries – ranging from marine, aviation and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039557/global-leader-brit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039557/global-leader-brit?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:08:02 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In the bespoke marine recruitment business, trust, flexibility and knowledge of local networks are keys to success and longevity. Sharpened by experience and trusted by leading international shipping companies, family-owned crew management and recruitment services company Clyde Marine Recruitment (CMR) has nurtured lasting relationships with clients across Europe and Asia for more than three... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039566/tech-gains-clyde-marine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039566/tech-gains-clyde-marine?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:01:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com St George’s, University of London is the only university in Britain dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. It is defined by a long history of academic and medical excellence, counting among its alumni some of medicine’s most illustrious figures, including John Hunter, the father of modern surgery, and Edward Jenner, vaccine research pioneer. Today, the university... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039563/long-haul-st-georges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039563/long-haul-st-georges?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:00:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Long before women were granted equal access to education that men had, Godolphin School was already breaking the mould not only for women’s role in society, but also in the fields of sciences and arts, among others. “Young women should learn not just to dance or become proficient in housewifery; they need to cast accounts, play sports and express their opinions – that was how founder Elizabeth... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039560/breaking-mould-godolphin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039560/breaking-mould-godolphin?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:58:01 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With its alumni ranked among the most highly employable in Britain, the University of West London (UWL) is upholding its reputation as the career university by transforming its Ealing site and launching centres throughout Hong Kong and mainland China. These centres focus on academic and technical studies in which the university has gained niche expertise over the decades. “Our strategy is modest – we... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039555/ability-deliver-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039555/ability-deliver-university?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:49:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Accountability and sustainability are two crucial principles that have been sweeping across the globe as consciousness about the adverse environmental effects of industrialisation reaches a new high. Businesses increasingly seek smarter and greener solutions promoting operational efficiency, while simultaneously lowering negative ecological impacts. Gardner Denver answers the call for such solutions... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039572/gardner-denver-expands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039572/gardner-denver-expands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:45:00 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A great number of British universities are collaborating with counterparts in China, but few have been as determined as the University of Derby. As a signatory to a memorandum of agreement signed in June by Britain’s Derbyshire county and China’s Anhui province, the University of Derby has gained remarkable access to a wider range of exchanges relating to education, culture, business, industry and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039574/far-sighted-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/special-reports/topics/uk-country-report-2016/article/2039574/far-sighted-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:30:30 +0000