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Irish businesses and brands are prominent across the UK, Europe and North America. We know that exporting to, and investment and partnership successes in these markets will continue to remain important.

The People’s Republic of China remains an attractive investment destination for overseas investors, and the next five years (2011 – 2015) will become increasingly complex as the business landscape continues to evolve.

This report features insights and commentary from CEOs and other senior executives, working for some of the world's largest MNCs, all with responsibility for China, who discussed the challenges of doing business in China and the many opportunities for growth.

Around the world, the shift to indirect tax continues – with corporate tax rates falling and value added tax and goods and services tax (VAT/GST) systems increasing in importance.

The Middle East / North Africa/ South Asia (“MENASA”) region is one exemplified by inherent diversity.