Think London London Update
April 2008  www.thinklondon.com
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Thought for London 

yellow_wall_149_110London is a world leader in creative industries
This month, I visited Japan and Korea to meet both new and existing investors and to promote the investment opportunities presented by London's predicted economic growth of $80billion by 2012.

Investment by Japanese and Korean companies into London is key to its continued success. London attracts 25% of all Korean projects into Europe and where the UK attracts approximately a third of all Japanese foreign direct investment into Europe, London accounts for one in six of these investments.

Michael Charlton, Chief Executive, Think London

Read the full Thought for London here

 

Investors of the month  

laptop_ict_student_149_110Bebo.com  
Bebo.com is one of the world's biggest online social networking sites and has established its first London presence in central London.  "Think London were great. They really appreciated the bases we had to cover and the people we had to meet - I think one of their key strengths was that of effective communication and efficient advice," said Sarah Gavin, Global Communications Director, Bebo.com
Click here to read the full article

property_buildings_149_110India's infrastructure development assisted by new London offices  
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited announced that it has chosen London as the preferred location for its new overseas subsidiary, thanks to assistance by Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London.
Click here to read the full article

 

Design in London 
tower_bridge_design_creativeWorld's top car stylists have designs on London
London is set to reinforce its status as a style and design centre as it plays host to top design teams from international vehicle manufacturers at this summers British International Motor Show. The UK, and particularly London, is home to some of the top automotive designers in the world, and some of the biggest car brands have design centres in the city.
Click here to read the full article 

Boost for the UK 

bio_pharma_149_110Big pharma drive for UK industry
The UK government is to assemble a high-powered team of executives and entrepreneurs from the British life-sciences sector to promote the industry on the world stage and encourage inward investment into the country. Click here to read the full article 

Tata Group revenue centre shifts to UK
The Tata Group is set to derive more of its revenues from UK-based businesses than those in India after its planned takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover, marking an important step in the globalisation of corporate India.
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canary_wharf_clocks_with_people_149_110Venture capital - The UK extends its lead in Europe
With 37% of all investments this year, the UK is strengthening its role as frontrunner in Europe. Each year the UK is in pole position in the country ranking, with an average contribution of 30% of all European deals since 2000. Click here to read the full article

 

Visitor business in London 
st_pauls_tourists_149_110Visit London launches new website
Visit London, the capital's official visitor organisation, has revamped it's business website - which is an invaluable tool for meeting and event planners wanting to find fresh and inspirational ideas for their next London event. It also has plenty of useful tips and recommendations for business travellers.
Visit the new site today business.visitlondon.com 

Upcoming events 

chinese_bus_reception_march08Meet Think London
Think London regularly travel overseas to meet with companies interested in setting up business in London.  Find out when we will be visiting your area and contact us to arrange a free and confidential meeting.

 

Connect your business to London 

Think_London_office_149_110 Contact us to find out more about how we can help connect your business to London. 

Think London gives you fast-track access to the information, expertise and contacts you can rely on and our services are confidential and completely free. 

Find out more about how we can help your business set up, succeed and grow in London by visiting our website www.thinklondon.com

Think London: now with offices in Beijing, New York, San Francisco and Mumbai.

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Think London is the official foreign direct investment agency for London. We provide free, confidential and comprehensive advice to help international businesses set up and succeed in London. Think London’s principal funding partners are the London Development Agency and our network of Commercial Partners. Other key partners are the City of London Corporation, which also provides funding, UK Trade & Investment and the business community through London First. www.thinklondon.com
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