May 3, 2013

Photo courtesy of Kia Motors North America

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law legislation authorizing reciprocal drivers license agreements between the state and foreign governments during a May 1 ceremony held at the Kia Motors plant in West Point as state, local and foreign officials look on.
  Korean executives manufacturing cars in Georgia may now have an easier time driving them, thanks to a new law that aims to make it easier for foreign business leaders to obtain and keep drivers licenses in the state.    More
China

Georgia Reps: China Still Growing Strong

by Trevor Williams | March 29, 2013 China has come through its leadership transition and is still growing strong with opportunities in a variety of sectors for Georgia exporters, the new leader of the state's office in the country told Global Atlanta.  More
India

Macon Hosts India's Consul General on City Tour

by Phil Bolton | May 7, 2013 India’s Atlanta-based consul general for the Southeast, Ajit Kumar, received a whirlwind tour of Macon May 2 on a get-acquainted visit with members of its Indian community and local officials. More
Japan

Japan-America Event Foresees Closer Economic Ties

by Phil Bolton | April 12, 2013 Japan’s inclusion into the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations would open a path for critical structural reforms and a revival of its economy, a Japan expert said during a Japan-America Society of Georgia luncheon Thursday, April 11. More
Korea

Koreans Praise 'Reciprocal' Drivers License Legislation

by Phil Bolton | May 3, 2013 Korean executives manufacturing cars in Georgia may now have an easier time driving them, thanks to a new law that aims to make it easier for foreign business leaders to obtain and keep drivers licenses in the state.  More
Mongolia

Genghis Khan: Misunderstood Marauder? Fernbank Exhibit Explores

by Trevor Williams | October 11, 2012 Genghis Khan never set out to create an empire more than 800 years ago, but the Mongolian warrior and his descendants would ultimately conquer a territory ranging from Korea to Turkey. More