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29-Jun-2009
Tesla Motors electrifies London
Tesla Motors, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has opened its first European store in London with the help of Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for the UK’s capital. The California-based company and makers of the Roadster, a high-performance electric sports car, has established the base of its European operations in Knightsbridge, with London’s green credentials playing a significant role in its decision.
Tesla Motors, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has opened its first European store in London with the help of Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for the UK’s capital. The California-based company and makers of the Roadster, a high-performance electric sports car, has established the base of its European operations in Knightsbridge, with London’s green credentials playing a significant role in its decision.
17-Jun-2009
Foreign Direct Investment into London shows resilience
Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, has welcomed the results for foreign direct investment (FDI) into London published by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the government’s international business development organisation, today. Between April 2008 and March 2009 UKTI reported 527 foreign direct investment projects creating and safeguarding over 11,500 jobs in London, highlighting the resilience of foreign direct investment into the capital during the economic downturn.
Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, has welcomed the results for foreign direct investment (FDI) into London published by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the government’s international business development organisation, today. Between April 2008 and March 2009 UKTI reported 527 foreign direct investment projects creating and safeguarding over 11,500 jobs in London, highlighting the resilience of foreign direct investment into the capital during the economic downturn.
16-Jun-2009
Think London and UK Trade & Investment’s ‘Route To 2012’ Olympic Games roadshow stops in Austin, Texas
Think London together with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), will host a VIP business dinner in Austin, Texas, as part of the 'Route to 2012’ North American roadshow.
Think London together with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), will host a VIP business dinner in Austin, Texas, as part of the 'Route to 2012’ North American roadshow.
10-Jun-2009
Think London’s Route to 2012 with UKTI now underway with panel discussion in San Francisco
Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, together with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the government’s international business development organisation, hosted a panel discussion at the Ferry Building, San Francisco, as part of the Route to 2012 road show.
Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, together with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the government’s international business development organisation, hosted a panel discussion at the Ferry Building, San Francisco, as part of the Route to 2012 road show.
10-Jun-2009
Think London goes on the road with UKTI to promote business opportunities for London 2012
Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, will be staging a number of high profile business events in North America in partnership with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to promote London as the number one destination for North American companies looking to expand overseas.
Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, will be staging a number of high profile business events in North America in partnership with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to promote London as the number one destination for North American companies looking to expand overseas.
04-Jun-2009
London is winning through recession says Mayor
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed the news that London has retained its position as Europe’s most attractive city to invest in. The findings, in Ernst & Young’s latest Country Attractiveness Survey, show how the capital secured 262 projects in 2008 with closest rivals, Paris and Madrid, obtaining 222 and 80 projects respectively.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed the news that London has retained its position as Europe’s most attractive city to invest in. The findings, in Ernst & Young’s latest Country Attractiveness Survey, show how the capital secured 262 projects in 2008 with closest rivals, Paris and Madrid, obtaining 222 and 80 projects respectively.
01-Jun-2009
China Construction Bank expands prescence in London
China Construction Bank (CCB), the second largest bank in the world by market capitalisation, will be officially launching their London subsidiary today. Headquartered in Beijing, CCB is the second largest bank in the world by market capitalisation and net revenue and is ranked 23rd in Forbes Global 2000 on 9th April 2009.
China Construction Bank (CCB), the second largest bank in the world by market capitalisation, will be officially launching their London subsidiary today. Headquartered in Beijing, CCB is the second largest bank in the world by market capitalisation and net revenue and is ranked 23rd in Forbes Global 2000 on 9th April 2009.
22-May-2009
Michael Charlton, CEO, Think London, speaking on Google’s new ‘Survival of the Fastest’ YouTube channel
Michael Charlton’s video messages offer insight about London as an investment opportunity for overseas businesses - how to survive in the downturn
Michael Charlton’s video messages offer insight about London as an investment opportunity for overseas businesses - how to survive in the downturn
21-May-2009
There has never been a better time to invest in London
With office rents down 38%, sterling depreciated by 27% against the dollar in the last seven months, and an even richer talent pool available, the global recession has opened a window of investment opportunity in London.
With office rents down 38%, sterling depreciated by 27% against the dollar in the last seven months, and an even richer talent pool available, the global recession has opened a window of investment opportunity in London.
18-May-2009
Mayor and Think London increase free office space for overseas investors by 350%
About 40 new businesses will benefit from extension of offer. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced the significant extension of free office space to encourage overseas investors to set up business in London.
About 40 new businesses will benefit from extension of offer. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today announced the significant extension of free office space to encourage overseas investors to set up business in London.
