Intralink Insights

The foreign direct investment (FDI) world is changing, reshaped by macro events including rising geopolitical tensions and global warming. As a result, Economic Development Organisations (EDOs) and Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) need to reassess their strategies, faced with both fresh challenges and opportunities to welcome new investors into the fold.

This Friday marks the 300th version of Asia Pick of the Week – so we’ve put together a special edition to celebrate! We also have an exciting update to share with you, so read on to find out more …

In the Asian calendar, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The most revered of all the zodiac animals, the dragon signifies power, courage, good fortune and prosperity. The mythical creature is also said to be tenacious, confident, ambitious and always ready for a challenge. This symbolism seems fitting as we reflect on the year just gone and look forward to the opportunities ahead.

Last week, we held our second annual ‘Intralink Innovation Evening’ event, with the aim of fostering collaboration between western scalueps, Asian corporates and the venture ecosystem.

Tom Miller, who manages our Government-funded UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme, spoke to our market expansion specialists based on the ground in four of our offices across APAC and asked them for their ‘top piece of advice for a UK company doing business in your part of the region’

As we kick off the Year of the Rabbit, many are eyeing the considerable opportunities in the Chinese market. But while this is exciting, today’s China is a very different beast from three years ago. And western companies looking to (re)engage would be wise to think carefully about their approach.