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Ho Chi Minh City

December 24, 2012

Vietnam is catching up. They’re taking on China in low-cost manufacturing and have clear ambitions of their own. But there’s still a charm about Saigon that has already gone from much of urban China – starting with an airport that feels as though the troops have only just moved out. Everywhere you turn buildings that […]

Chairman who?

June 1, 2012

Beijing is something of a popular spot for visiting dignitaries. Last week Jeremy Browne MP came along to the British Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion about the current economic climate for doing business in Beijing. More green than brown as he listened to the latest survey results from BritCham, he seemed most impressed […]

A DIY guide to being Mayor of London

August 18, 2009

Think of some good policies (borrow from others if struggling) Win office – not as easy as it sounds (unless your main two rivals are more bumbling than you) Run lots of competitions to fulfil policy pledges Ah, that’s the spirit, Bozza!

“Radical rethink needed on food”

August 10, 2009

I wonder how radical, radical really is? Saying no to fish? Investing in Vertical Farms? An explosion of closed loop recycling? Expansion of allotment land? Let’s see, shall we? BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | ‘Radical rethink’ needed on food.