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Tata withdrawal highlights political issues in India

The decision by Tata to exit from its Nano production facility in West Bengal is a sign companies investing in India will need to pay heed to state politics. Read

JCB wins Queen's Award for back-up service to customers

Staffordshire excavator manufacturer JCB has been honoured for its worldwide support services. Read

West Midlands urged to look at Hong Kong opportunities

Hong Kong offers good prospects for growth for companies in the West Midlands looking to invest in the region, the province’s director of trade and investment has said. Read

Romania offering an escape from credit crunch

While much of Europe and the United States struggles to cope with the fallout from the credit crunch and cooling domestic markets, Romania remains an attractive investment location for UK and other businesses. Read

Airbus opens assembly plant in China

Airbus has officially started production at its new Chinese assembly plant, the first one set up by the company outside Europe. Read

Winners and losers in the Bradford & Bingley takeover

The nationalisation of Bradford & Bingley is good news for savers with the bank but will leave shareholders nursing heavy loses. Read

India gap year service has Bangalore placement vacancies

GapGuru, the India gap year service, is searching for school leavers, graduates and career breakers in the West Midlands to take part in its Interns4India programme. Read

Tax reforms could hit China's appeal

China is perceived to be one of the most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, according to a new survey, although its reputation may be at risk from the impact of recent tax reforms. Read

Global markets carry no easy solution to downturn

Companies looking for growth in emerging economies to boost sales amid the UK credit crunch may have to think again, according to Steve Wood. Read

Midlands Chamber man awarded honorary Chinese citizenship

While Great Britain’s sporting stars have been striking gold in China, a leading business figure from the West Midlands has had a major honour. Read

Warwick Manufacturing Group welcomes CBI's Indian office

A decision by the CBI to open an office in New Delhi has been welcomed by head of Warwick Manufacturing Group, Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya. Read

Aston Martin targets Middle East market

Warwickshire car maker Aston Martin is suffering from the economic downturn but is hoping to offset weakness in the UK and United States with bigger sales in emerging markets – with the Middle East a key target. Read

West Midlands gets ethnic minority business link to India

An initiative to boost trade between the West Midlands and India has been commended by leaders of the region’s ethnic minority business community. Read

JCB wins Queen's Award for overseas sales

Staffordshire excavator manufacturer JCB will be honoured for its efforts to improve overseas sales. Read

Mission to Moscow for PHWT

Midlands-based marketing communications agency Palmer Hargreaves Wallis Tomlinson is expanding its activities in Russia with the opening of an office in Moscow. Read

Phoenix Calibration lands major Malaysia deal

A Black Country engineering company specialising in testing equipment has secured a major contract in the Far East. Read

Eley cartridges on target in Beijing

A Midland shooting goods firm is celebrating after its ammunition was used by a clutch of medal winners at the Beijing Olympics. Read

West Midlands can make most of Olympic success

The eyes of the world have certainly been focused on China over the past few weeks and the Olympics have been, without doubt, a massive plus for the nation. Read

Indian law firms arrive in Birmingham to build links

Birmingham law firms will have the chance to build links with their Indian counterparts when the city welcomes a delegation from India next month. Read

Birmingham Chamber gets Karachi up to date

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has just completed an EU-funded project to bring one of the world’s largest business organisations into the 21st century. Ian Halstead reports. Read