scottish parliament has voted in favour of making a formal request to the uk government of making a independence referendum. our top story in the uk: britain formally begins the process to exit the european union, what should asian companies be looking for? are we set to the higher oil prices? we will hear from the international energy agency. hello. later today prime minister theresa may will be triggering article 50 and that will officially start the process of brexit. japanese businesses were some of the most vocal against brexit ahead of the referendum last year. their comments are not surprising considering japan is the biggest asian investor in the uk. and its companies account for about 140,000 permanentjobs. companies account for about 140,000 permanent jobs. carmakers such companies account for about 140,000 permanentjobs. carmakers such as nissan, toyota and honda are major employers. theirfactories nissan, toyota and honda are major employers. their factories ma