Malaysia lags behind China, India and Vietnam when it comes to cheap labor, but it is an ideal location for U.S. companies looking for a highly-skilled, educated workforce and government...
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Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Ex-Im Bank Chairman Visits Atlanta to Increase Georgia Exports
The Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) of the United States is a government agency that works to increase U.S. jobs by financing the sale of U.S. exports to international markets....
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Atlanta to Offer Flights to Cuba
Charter flights between Atlanta and Cuba for medical or agricultural business, educational or religious activities and family-related visits are set to begin this summer or early fall. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International...
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U.S. Official Favors Korea Pact to Reverse Trade Setbacks
Negotiating a trade deal with South Korea is crucial for bolstering U.S. trade and creating domestic jobs, especially since U.S. trade in the Asia-Pacific region is being overtaken by other...
Posted inArchive, Education
Solar Energy Company Offers Industry Training
An educational center for a subsidiary of the Ravensburg, Germany-based Mage Solar Group GMBH is offering courses at its campus in Dublin on preparing for the photovoltaic system installation exam...
Posted inArchive, Business
Atlanta Firm Helps Canadian Retailer Improve Logistics
Toronto-based retailer Hudson's Bay Co. will use software from an Atlanta logistics company to improve distribution and transportation of its products. Manhattan Associates Inc., a provider of supply chain software...
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Metro Atlanta Chamber to Present Global Impact Awards
The Metro Atlanta Chamber will host its Global Impact Awards on Wednesday, March 9, honoring chamber members for their accomplishments in international business. The finalists for the foreign direct investment...
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Marietta Company Ready to Send Maglev Technology Abroad
A Marietta-based company that has developed a mass transportation system supported by magnetic energy instead of wheels is negotiating contracts with potential customers in Mexico and Puerto Rico. American Maglev...
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Crawford & Co. Opens Panama Office
Atlanta-based Crawford & Co., which helps insurance companies around the world manage claims, has opened an office in Panama City, Panama. Miguel Stempel, who has 18 years of experience as...
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Wendy’s to Re-Open in Japan
This story is part of GlobalAtlanta's exclusive Japan special issue. Click here to read more. A subsidiary of the Atlanta-based Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. announced a joint venture on March 2...