Uncertainty over Brexit issue unsettling Asia investors

If voters opt in referendum to leave EU, Britain would lose major drawcard

Published Wed, May 13, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    Tokyo

    UNCERTAINTY over Britain's future in Europe is unsettling Asian investors, analysts say, warning if voters opt in a referendum to leave the EU, the United Kingdom would lose a major drawcard for attracting foreign money.

    The United Kingdom - a gateway to the lucrative European market, with an educated workforce and business-friendly laws - has long been an attractive destination for Asian businesses looking to spread their wings.