Georgia’s economic relationship with the Netherlands supported 23,800 jobs in the state in 2012, according to the latest figures compiled by the Dutch embassy in Washington. The jobs number is up...
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Coke and Partners to Give 10 African Countries $21 Million of Medical Aid
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has joined Project Last Mile’s partners to include Mozambique and nine other African countries in their efforts to supply medicines and medical supplies....
Posted inArchive, Trade
Taiwan Official: No Politics in Landmark Talks With Mainland
Since Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou came into office in 2008, Taiwan and China have shelved political discussions, instead focusing on strengthening their economic ties. It’s unclear whether this week’s visit...
Posted inArchive, Business
Another Japanese Firm to Invest $100 Million in Eco Park
Japan’s Toppan Printing Co. is to invest $100 million in a new factory in Griffin, becoming the second Japanese manufacturer in two months to announce plans to invest in a new...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Investment Deals Announced on Governor’s Israel Trip
When Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal travels abroad, you can usually bet that he’s carrying an investment announcement in his back pocket. This week’s four-city trip to Israel was no disappointment, with the governor releasing the news...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Taiwanese Soft Power: A Delicate Diplomatic Dance
Editor’s note: Global Atlanta’s Trevor Williams spent the last week in Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which brought in journalists from 19 countries to explore...
Posted inArchive, Business
The World’s Bus System: EU, U.S. Should Speed Up Aviation Investment
Fifteen years ago, a flight between Boston and La Guardia Airport in New York City took 45 minutes; today it’s an hour and 20 minutes. “That’s insane,” said Peter Cerda,...
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First Data Taps Former White House Communications Official
Payments giant First Data Corp. has hired a former White House director of presidential events as its new senior vice president for global communications and corporate affairs. Josh King’s extensive career includes five...
Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
Hungary Upgrades Parkerson to Honorary Consul General
The Hungarian government has announced that it is upgrading its representation in Georgia and Tennessee to honorary consulate general, thereby promoting Atlanta attorney John E. Parkerson Jr. from honorary consul,...
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Smith Gambrell Acquires Local Immigration Law Firm
Atlanta-based immigration law firm Kapoor Law Group expanded its global outreach as a newly acquired part of international law firm Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP. Effective June 2, owner and managing partner Romy...