Following last month’s well-attended meeting, we have information for you on three more countries from very different parts of the world that offer big opportunities for south London exporters.
Jamaicais the UK’s third largest export market in the Caribbean. Among other things we are currently selling chemicals, manufactured goods, machinery and food products into this expanding and increasingly international market.
Jamaica is famous for many things, particularly its sports men and women who have graced Britain's cricket fields, football pitches and running tracks for many years. Usain Bolt (above) will be joining us later this year to run in a soon-to-be world-famous arena in east London.
Japanis the UK’s third largest export market, after Europe and the USA. Total exports to Japan were £3.68 billion in 2009, based around three major sectors – healthcare, machinery and transport equipment.The Tokyo Stock Exchange (right) is at the heart of this sophisticated economy.
Sierra Leoneis located on the west coast of Africa. It has a population of a little over five million and a GDP of nearly $2 billion. Diamond mining (left) is one of its more lucrative activities.
Join us to find out more about all three. The meeting starts at 6pm
Please note the change of venue
Mama Mia Restaurant 21 St Georges Walk, Croydon (FREE parking available)
Monday January 23rd
South Korea, Vietnam and Columbia
Three exciting markets on two continents come under the spotlight for this first meeting of the New Year.
A view of downtown Seoul, the capital of ultra-capitalist South Korea
South Korea has a wealthy population and a growth rate that has made it the 4th largest economy in Asia and the 14th globally. It is becoming a lucrative market with numerous and varied opportunities, and UKTI has helped a large number of companies achieve success.
Vietnam is designated one of UKTI's High Growth Markets, and the economy is continuing to expand. The UK is the 17th largest investor in Vietnam, and exports of goods & services are achieving big increases.
Street market in Vietnam's capital: Ho Chi Min City
Colombia is a diverse country nearly five times the size of the UK, which has enjoyed a long tradition of economic and political stability. British companies operate in a wide range of sectors, including financial services, beverages and environmental services. Join us to find out more!And the UK is one of Malaysia’s largest sources of foreigncapital – in the past 30 years we have invested over £20bn there. Indeed foreign direct investment rose by 38 per cent in 2008.
An overview of Bogota, the capital and largest city in Columbia.
The meeting takes place at CBV Ltd, 4th floor, Park House, Park Street, Croydon. Doors open at 6.00 pm for a 6.30 start.
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Jamaica is the UK’s third largest export market in the Caribbean. Among other things we are currently selling chemicals, manufactured goods, machinery and food products into this expanding and increasingly international market. 
Japan is the UK’s third largest export market, after Europe and the USA. Total exports to Japan were £3.68 billion in 2009, based around three major sectors – healthcare, machinery and transport equipment.The Tokyo Stock Exchange (right) is at the heart of this sophisticated economy.
Sierra Leone is located on the west coast of Africa. It has a population of a little over five million and a GDP of nearly $2 billion. Diamond mining (left) is one of its more lucrative activities.
A view of downtown Seoul, the capital of ultra-capitalist South Korea
Vietnam is designated one of UKTI's High Growth Markets, and the economy is continuing to expand. The UK is the 17th largest investor in Vietnam, and exports of goods & services are achieving big increases. 
An overview of Bogota, the capital and largest city in Columbia. 