For some Atlanta firms dependent on the U.S.-Asia trade lanes, commerce is “finding a way” despite a slew of regulatory headwinds imposed as salvos in a multi-front trade war.
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Posted inJapan
Japanese Hip-Hop Star Underwriting Study Abroad in Okinawa for Three Atlanta College Students
If you want to find the deep south of Japan, go to Okinawa, an island home to a U.S. air base that sits closer to Taiwan than Tokyo.
That’s where Japanese hip-hop artist Awich first encountered American culture, which exposed her to hip-hop as a teenager.
Posted inSouth Korea
Pullback on Korean Battery Recycling Plant Could Portend More Trouble for Georgia’s Clean Energy Sector
A South Korean electric battery recycler is the latest clean-energy firm pulling back on investment plans for Georgia amid flagging demand for electric vehicles and the impending elimination of federal EV subsidies.
Posted inMiddle East - North Africa
Etihad Flight Touches Down in Atlanta, Deepening Air Connections to Middle East and Beyond
The inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down Wednesday, an Airbus A350-1000 welcomed with a water-cannon salute as Etihad Airways made its first descent into the world’s busiest airport at 4:20 p.m.
Posted inIndia
AGCO Reaches Agreement to End Dispute With Indian Partner, Its Largest Shareholder
A simmering dispute in India between AGCO Corp. and its largest shareholder has reached a resolution the Gwinnett-based company hopes will pave the way for future share buybacks and continued growth.
Posted inJapan
Latest Japan Legislative Caucus Roadshow Heads to Gwinnett
A series of roadshows by lawmakers designed to celebrate Japanese investment around Georgia made its latest stop in Gwinnett in June.
Posted inChina
Amid Reshoring Trend, Chinese-Owned GE Completes Appliance Factory Expansion in Northwest Georgia
A re-shoring wave from a Chinese-owned enhancing its “made-in-America” bona fides is bringing more jobs and investment to a large plant in Georgia.
Posted inEurope
Weekly Briefing | Conflict and Control
June 14, 2025 | v33i08 | Subscribe This issue of the Global Atlanta Weekly Briefing is sponsored by the Cobb Chamber. Conflict and Control Hey all. Apologies for the briefing […]
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Beyond Compliance: Why Global Companies Must Embed Sustainability Into Their Business Strategies
During the annual GROW event, experts urged global companies to treat sustainability as a long-term value driver that can be woven into the core fabric of the business.
Posted inEvent Recap
Consular Conversation: With India-U.S. Trade Deal on Horizon, Southeast Set to Play Key Role
With U.S. officials in India this week for talks, the two sides are closing in on a trade deal they believe would help them make progress toward the shared goal of more than doubling bilateral commerce to $500 billion.