The “Year of Romania” at Kennesaw State University was officially launched on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with special guest James C. Rosapepe, who was the U.S. ambassador to Romania from 1998-2001. He...
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Turkey’s Commerce Minister to Speak at World Trade Center
Nihat Ergun, the Turkish minister of industry and commerce, is to speak at a breakfast meeting of the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast on Thursday, Oct. 21,...
Posted inArchive, Education
Japan Consul Issues View About Islands’ Clash With China
In an unusual political pronouncement, Japan’s consul general in Atlanta, Takuji Hanatani, sent a letter on Oct. 6 to the media and other “colleagues” about his country’s position regarding the...
Posted inMalaysia
Malaysian Official: Natives Abroad Should Promote Homeland
Mustapa Mohamed, Malaysia’s minister of international trade and industry, came to Atlanta in mid-September to encourage Georgia companies to invest in his country. But during his visit, which included tours...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Malaysian Senior Official Promotes Open Trade in Atlanta
When representatives of eight countries, including the U.S., meet in Brunei this week, Oct. 4-9, to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Malaysia’s minister of international trade and industry, will be paying...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Asian Rice Festival Scheduled at Stone Mountain Park on Oct. 9.
More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the 6th Annual Rice Festival to be held at Stone Mountain Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9....
Posted inArchive, Business
Atlanta Law and Consulting Firms Team Up for Global Projects
The Atlanta law firm of Hall Booth Smith and Slover PC is teaming up with international business consultants MWA Global Business Partners to assist small- and medium-sized businesses identify and...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Partnership Gwinnett Wins Economic Development Award
The Washington-based International Economic Development Council has selected Gwinnett County’s economic development program, Partnership Gwinnett, for “an award of excellence.” The “multi-year economic development program award” recognized the partnership’s creation...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Finalists Chosen for TiE Atlanta’s 3rd Gala Celebration
A prestigious panel of judges has selected the finalists for Tie Atlanta’s 3rd Gala Celebration awards. The event is to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead on Saturday, Oct. 16,...
Posted inArchive, Business
Poultry and Egg Export Council Refutes China ‘Dumping’ Claim
The Atlanta-based USA Poultry and Egg Export Council’s president, Jim Sumner, has issued a statement “flatly” rejecting the decision of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce claiming that U.S. chicken products...