BRITISH companies are overlooking the potential of South East Asia in their rush to do business with China.

The regional director of the government's overseas trade body, UK Trade & Investment, said firms were missing out on opportunities in countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia.

Speaking ahead of an event to push trade with the region, as part of the Foreign and Common Wealth Office’s Leadership Week, Clive Drinkwater said: "UK export sales to the whole of South East Asia are double our exports to China......for the full story register now for free or login below...