Emory University has entered into an alliance with two institutions in Queensland, Australia, to speed up drug and vaccine development. Emory President James Wagner helped launch the Queensland Emory Development...
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Jones Day Attorney Tackles Latin American Mergers
When a state-owned Chinese bank went to buy out a South African bank’s interests in Argentine financial institutions, it found a lawyer in the logical place: Atlanta. In a sign of the increasing complexity of cross-border mergers, Maria...
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French Firm Moves HQ From New York to Atlanta
A French firm offering video and audio conferencing services has moved its North American headquarters to the South. Paris-based Arkadin transferred its head offices from New York to Atlanta effective Dec. 17, keeping the previous location open as a sales and...
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Fulton County Chairman Weighing Nigeria Trip
The top elected official in Fulton County is weighing a trip to Nigeria to solidify economic and cultural ties with two states. John Eaves, chairman of the Fulton County Commission, met with the governor of...
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Sany Chairman Among China’s Economic People of the Year
The chairman of the Sany Group, the Chinese equipment company that has a $60 million factory in Peachtree City, has been named one of China’s economic people of the year. Liang Wengen became one of China’s...
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Atlanta Security Software Firm Heads Abroad
An Atlanta firm that provides security to banks and merchants offering payment-processing services is expanding overseas. ControlScan is partnering with London-based Foregenix Ltd. to help small and medium-sized businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa keep their payment data safe....
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iPhone Cases and More Georgia Technology at International CES
Georgia companies will showcase accessories for Apple devices, photography software, car alarms, robots and more at International CES Jan. 8-13. The yearly Las Vegas electronics show is the premier venue for companies to unveil their...
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U.S. Trade Rep: Ag Exports Still a ‘Huge’ Opportunity
Even with emerging economies slowing and a record drought that reduced output while making it harder to get crops to ports, agricultural exports are still going strong, the U.S. Trade...
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Book Reviews 2012: Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution, BIG, The Bjarke Ingels Group
Christopher Smith Attorney at Law and Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Denmark in Georgia Book: Yes Is More: An Archicomic on Architectural Evolution Authors: BIG, the Bjarke Ingels Group....
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U.S. Trade Rep to Metro Chamber: Don’t Forget Africa
While praising its engagement with emerging markets like Brazil and China, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk urged the Metro Atlanta Chamber not to overlook Africa. Mr. Kirk’s comments came after a speech promoting open markets, tax reform and investment in...