Mundell in trade visit to Hong Kong and Japan

Scottish Secretary David Mundell will visit Hong Kong and Japan this week to strengthen trade links with Scotland and the UK.

Mr Mundell will meet senior political and business figures on the fiveday trip, during which he aims to promote Scotland as a good place for investment, business and study.

In Hong Kong, Mr Mundell will meet Scottish companies seeking to develop business interests in Hong Kong and the region, Scottish students studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and winners of the annual UK Government’s Hong Kong Fintech Awards.

During his visit to Japan, he will meet life sciences investors, host a roundtable with Japanese MPS on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues and meet Government ministers.