As regions compete to increase their exports, one manufacturer in the West Midlands has been given a royal boost for his company’s products

China has banned shark fins at official dinners, the latest move in a campaign against conspicuous consumption that has hurt liquor and suitcase sales

Number 10 knew Mr Cameron would suffer the wrath of Beijing after he appeared in public with the Tibetan spiritual leader in London in May 2012

Tim Parker has turned round Samsonite since taking over as chief executive in 2009 and his next objective is to expand through acquisitions

Abe forces through bill tighteneing security and imposing tough new penalties in face of bitter opposition from journalists, academics and many Japanese people

Exports grow by 12.7%, a faster rate than expected in November, in a sign that global activity and trade cycle is gaining momentum