One north-east oil field equipment provider said yesterday it had invested £4million in a factory in China because of the opportunities in the country.
People move overseas for a number of reasons namely to experience new cultures, challenge themselves, live in a warmer climate and/or better their income.
With strong historical, linguistic and constitutional ties to the UK, a number of countries on the African continent offer lucrative opportunities for Scottish businesses with international growth ambitions.
Public confidence in "tight gas" needs to be boosted if the world is to make the most out of the "wonderful opportunity" posed by the gas supply revolution, according to a Shell boss.