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India and Scotland ramp up regional approach to business ties
An Indian – Scotland Business Meet was hosted in Edinburgh 3rd – 6th March and started with an event at Edinburgh City Chambers aimed at fostering business ties between India and Scotland in renewable energy, life sciences, IT and innovation, and whisky.
Source: The Scotsman
US robotics and AI pioneer opens research base in Scotland
Scottish Enterprise has supported Los Angeles-based Launchpad Build Inc to open a global research and development hub in this country.
The new R&D hub will drive the development of Launchpad’s proprietary advanced robotics technology, Digitool, which aims to transform global manufacturing by reducing production costs and time to market.
Source: The Herald
Japan trade envoy shows Scotland aims high in investment
"Scotland is open for business. We have phenomenal talent, abundant natural resources and a world-renowned reputation for innovation on which to capitalise." says Minister for Business, Richard Lochhead, on the appointment of Scotland's first trade envoy to Japan.
Source: The Herald