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Foreign travel advice Indonesia
FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Indonesia.
Foreign travel advice Romania
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 24 April 2024 Updated: 23 April 2024 Latest update: Information related to drug offences and Romanian music festivals (under 'Laws and cultural differences' subheading on the 'Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice The Gambia
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice China
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
Guidance Living in South Korea
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and more.
UK overseas intellectual property attaché network
Thinking of doing business in Southeast Asia, China, Latin America, North America, Gulf States and India? Help and advice is available through our IP liaison officers (attachés).
Details
Also referred to as Intellectual Property (IP) attachés, the IP liaison officers work with local UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT). and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) leads to provide support for UK businesses seeking advice on local IP matters.
They also:
raise awareness of IP through business outreach. This includes briefing business delegations, joint webinars with DBT and local trade associations
liaise with host governments and stakeholders about local and international IP frameworks / environment.