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Montreal’s strategic location and tech skills base combined with Canada’s outward-looking approach to international trading make the city the perfect access point not just to North America, but also to the rest of the world.

The entrepreneurial culture of Ho Chi Minh City, combined with a youthful, progressive workforce and excellent trading links, make this a fantastic destination for businesses looking to expand into the region.

Barcelona has a powerful network of successful start-ups and skilled at attracting the finest talent from around the world.

Nairobi has a huge amount of appeal for international businesses thanks to its history as a trading centre.

Vienna’s position on the doorstep of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) make it the ideal location for international businesses to take advantage of new trading opportunities opening up between the western and eastern Europe.

As one of the most modern and forward-thinking cities in China, Shenzhen is home to leading technology businesses and trading companies.

Rotterdam’s trading history and excellent links make it the ideal gateway for companies looking to expand into European markets.

Dublin’s perfect blend of attractive culture and supportive business landscape makes it the ideal location for firms looking to move into the European free-trade zone.

Boasting a highly qualified workforce and excellent growth prospects, the industrially advanced Monterrey is an obvious choice for international businesses keen to enter the Mexican and wider Latin American markets.

A stable and business-friendly political climate in the perfect location to explore the fantastic opportunities offered by numerous south-east Asian markets, Singapore is perhaps the ultimate gateway for companies looking to trade internationally.

An industrial and economic hub of sub-Saharan Africa, Johannesburg proves a valuable access point for businesses looking to take advantage of new opportunities in South Africa and beyond.

While Delhi and Mumbai may have captured international attention with their wealth and prestige, Chennai has spent recent years quietly building a reputation as the optimal place to do business in India.

A European hub with a fantastic blend of pro-business culture, top-quality infrastructure and high skills levels, Munich is the ideal base for companies looking to enter German and European markets.

A successful process of regeneration over the last two decades has helped Manchester build on its history as a trading and manufacturing powerhouse. It has now become an important gateway for businesses looking to access not just the UK market, but also Europe and even North America.

With a history steeped in international trade and entrepreneurialism, modern-day Osaka offers world-class skills and a highly attractive business culture