Councillor Jane Mudd, Newport City Council leader, sat down with CoStar News at Mipim to provide an update on the South Wales city's bid to obtain freeport status.
Attending her first conference in Cannes, Councillor Mudd describes how Mipim is an opportunity for leaders to share learning around challenges they have overcome.
She also speaks about major development opportunities in a number of Welsh locations, including Newport and Cardiff.