BVI Asian Trade Mission: Agreement with Chinese economic area and BVI Roadshow

The strategic cooperation agreement between the BVI government and the Administration Commission of the Tianjin Binhai New Area Central Business District (CBD) was signed, as a result of the BVI Asian Trade Mission led by premier and minister of finance Dr Orlando Smith. Tianjin Binhai New Area is one of special economic zones of China, established in 2010. The BVI and the Tianjin Binhai New Area are planning to develop long-term cooperation and mutually support each other's development strategies, systems of management and operation as long-term strategic partners.

At a BVI road show event, which followed as part of the BVI Asian Trade Mission, the BVI Premier was speaking on the theme: “Pursuing Global Success with BVI as Your International Partner of Choice”. Also, the presentation was delivered by Conyers Dill & Pearman Partner themed “The Belt and Road Initiative: How the BVI Facilitates the Investment Opportunities”. Deputy group managing director made a presentation named “The BVI: At the Cutting Edge of Incorporation”. Managing director from AMS Financial Services presented “The BVI: Balancing Client Confidentiality with International Compliance”. 

The panel discussion on the event was moderated by Permanent Secretary of Premier's Office, Brodrick Penn, and named “The BVI Advantage in the Capital Markets”, followed by the presentation “The BVI Advantage in Litigation”. The roadshow was closed by a panel titled “The Enduring Competitiveness of the BVI”.