Delta Air Lines Inc. and Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd received approval on June 10 for a trans-Pacific alliance that allows the airlines to offer more flights between the U.S.,...
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Atlanta and Georgia Look to Strengthen Ties with Africa
Atlanta City Council recognized on June 4 the importance of building business relationships between Africa and Atlanta during a ceremony on the steps of the Georgia Capitol that drew more...
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From l-r, Cedric Suzman of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta; state Senator Donzella James and Tunde Adetunji of the Africa Heritage Foundation celebrate Africa Day at the state Capitol on June 4.
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Cynthia Nash, honorary consul of Liberia, is developing heritage tours in Liberia.
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Dr. Betty Siegel, president emeritus of Kennesaw State University, said she supports more joint programs with African universities.
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UPS Expands Cargo Capacity to Latin America
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. has assigned larger aircraft on routes to Central and South America, boosting its cargo capacity in the region by 50 percent. On 19 weekly flights...
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Clayton State MBA Adds Global Focus
Clayton State University will offer an international business concentration as part of its MBA program starting in August. Students will take classes in global marketing and cross-cultural negotiation and will...
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Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Names New President
Atlanta‘s Dutch chamber for trade and investment has named Bernard Vanderlande its new president. The Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce for the Southeastern United States will be led by Mr....
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Delta, China Eastern Partner
Delta Air Lines Inc. reached an agreement with China Eastern Airlines that will provide connecting service to 21 cities in China. Starting June 1, Delta customers in the U.S. can...
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Kia Plant Ramps Up Production
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc. has begun expanding its facility in West Point to increase annual production of vehicles from 300,000 to 360,000 in 2012. The company will invest $100...