Asia Now

Stewart Randall, the Head of our Electronics Practice, has just been with our Taipei team at Semicon Taiwan – the world’s biggest semiconductor expo. They were there to help manage a mission of UK semiconductor pioneers, arrange match making meetings with Taiwanese companies and host an evening reception, as well as to see the latest trends in the industry in Asia.

Tom Miller, who manages our Government-funded UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme, spoke to our market expansion specialists based on the ground in four of our offices across APAC and asked them for their ‘top piece of advice for a UK company doing business in your part of the region’

Last week, our team visited the RISC-V Summit China 2023 held in Beijing – the first of this size and scope since the COVID pandemic. The show was a chance for RISC-V developers and community members to meet up and exchange updates on the latest chip designs, tech innovations and new applications within the sector.

In recent years, Japan has witnessed a remarkable rise in health and wellness trends among its food and drink products, captivating the hearts of health-conscious consumers. Aided by the outbreak of COVID-19 and a rapidly aging society, the quest for a healthier lifestyle, especially among younger Japanese consumers, has driven people to seek less processed food and more natural alternatives for their daily sustenance.

Last week, our China team visited ChinaJoy – Asia's largest gaming show.

Micah Hostetter, our energy and environment specialist, takes us through the considerable opportunities in China's energy storage market.