Opportunities

Middle East opportunities are emerging

It has been a glorious autumn in Northern Europe, with stunning colours of gold and copper, sparkling in slanting beams of sunlight. The falling leaves are a reminder of the cyclical forces that shape our world, and the economic and political headlines reinforce the message every day.

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Turkey, the China of Europe?

In Istanbul, admiring six passenger jets undergoing maintenance, I understood why experts like Ziya Akkurt, the CEO of Akbank, refer to Turkey as the China for Europe.

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Branding and supreme quality counts in Indonesia

I was hosting a dinner in Jakarta recently and two of my Indonesian guests ordered lamb. When it arrived it was evident from its size and presentation that it was Australian - much to their disappointment. I was curious as to why this mattered and was told that the flavour profile of New Zealand lamb is far superior.

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