Overseas Business Risk
Political and economic developments, cyber risks, bribery and corruption …these are some of the issues your business could face when you begin to trade overseas or expand into fresh markets.
UK Trade & Investment and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) have brought together authoritative, accessible and topical information on countries, and the key issues related to the political, economic and business security environments.
This can help you identify these risks, understand more about them – and guard effectively against them. By helping you manage the risks of doing business overseas and go with your eyes open, it can help you succeed…safely.
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Latest Updates in Overseas Business Risk
15 May 2012 South Korea passes Emissions Trading Legislation – May 2012
15 May 2012 Brazil: Collaboration on Health – May 2012
15 May 2012 China Economy: Weak Economic Performance in April
Country Advice
Country-by-country information is available
Bribery Act 2010
Guidance is on the Overseas Business Risk bribery and corruption pages.
FCO travel advice
For the latest on Bahrain, Egypt Japan, Libya, Syria, Yemen and other countries visit FCO travel advice.
Cyber Security
The Government Strategy is to help you Get Safe Online
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Bribery & corruption
Overseas Business Risk brings you advice on laws, rules and the dangers of bribery and corruption.
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Terrorism threat
This is where you can access information on terrorism levels and the measures in place to prevent terrorist activities in countries.
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Protecting Your Business
Learn about the range of security measures to protect your business interests overseas against potential threats including terrorism, espionage, and cyber, information, physical, and personnel security.
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Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world
The Government has published its new Cyber Security Strategy. For more information:
See the press release on the BIS website
Visit the Cyber Security pages on the BIS website
Overseas Business Risk - Yemen
Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Yemen. More
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Intellectual property
Your business’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio may be your most valuable asset – so check our IP page for advice and information on safeguarding your original creations from security risks.
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Growing Old Gracefully with Roses and Robots
Posted by UKTI Japan
Japan has just passed a significant milestone: the average household now spends more on bread than it does on rice. I’m not sure why, as most of the bread on sale...
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