Indonesia has been my life since 1985, when I first visited Bali during a holiday, endearing me to this dynamic collection of magical islands, all things Indonesian. Here I am 34 years later living as a retiree on the paradise isle of Bali, married to wonderful smart Balinese lady. Indonesia has prepared for the future... Continue Reading →
CET, a problem not WTO rules
It comes up time and time again "no one trades on WTO", yet with a modicome of research you will see there are many countries that trade with the UK, EU on WTO rules including the USA. It is not our goal to remain on WTO, of course we shoukd aim for an Free Trade... Continue Reading →
Reasons to be relaxed about leaving: The great Brexit Lies, Confusion and Deceit!
The Confession from a Tory Supporter I was a Tory, and I have been throughout my life. But, today I find that the Tories are no longer honouring the Centuries old tradition of democracy. The UK over 100's of years have earned respect for their democratic values, their sense of fair play, today that has... Continue Reading →
Fantastic and well needed environmental success and it’s China
Harness the good For decades, the inhabitants of Zhongwei City in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region watched a sea of sand ebb closer and closer to their homes, covering their streets, crops and roads, cutting them off from trade, transport and prosperity.They were helpless against the rising tide of the Tengger Desert. Farmers were... Continue Reading →
Brexit – To good not to share
A letter from a former City Banker on Brexit Eloquent and so very true Brexit and frustration with remaining pockets of ignorance Hammond set to quit - the custonian of the Magna Carta, MP for Runnymede I suppose, like many Brexiteers, I am no longer fussed about being called a racist, ignorant or stupid. I... Continue Reading →
Brexit – Indonesia the place to be and it’s not in the EU!
The UK should just exit then focus on Asia's Century there's no better place to start than Indonesia. Indonesia is a vibrant archipelago with a stable, democratic government. Under Jokowi Widodo who is now entering his second term in office the country is poised to benefit from its increasing middle classes. 260M people diverse in... Continue Reading →
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton ▼ 2019 (87)▼ May (18)Trumps and Brexit troubles are due to the absence ... The New World Order A Town Near You If Tony Blair,...Brexit, Frexit, Nexit and Dexit the new European U...The BBC through the ages have demonstrated themsel...Sunday the day... Continue Reading →
Lake Toba, Magic Indonesia
Indonesia a Paradise on Earth Indonesia has so much to offer, a spiritual place made better by a Bali paradise. Recently, I wrote about Mount Ijen in West Java a magical place with surrounding beauty. Today Lake Toba, North Sumatra. Lake Toba is the largest lake in Indonesia and the 2nd largest in the... Continue Reading →
City of London Financial Services and Brexit
Financial Services City of London. What happens to the city of London and the Financial Services sector post Brexit? My guess not a lot, and I am not saying that just tongue in cheek. For years the city of London have been envied from across the European Union no more so than... Continue Reading →
FDI Foreign Direct Investment and the Brexit Conundrum
Is the importance of FDI Foreign Direct Investment over played? The UK government have placed a great deal of importance on Foreign Direct Investment FDI, as indeed have I in my various ramblings on Brexit. However, is this so important a Metric? If so does FDI come with a moral compass? Important points to consider... Continue Reading →