The Philippines is hitting a wall in its negotiations with China on its actions in the South China Sea, where overlapping claims of sovereignty by multiple countries could create the next […]
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Ambassador: Despite Tough Talk by Candidates, Trade Creates Better Jobs for U.S., Philippines
With rhetoric against trade heating up on the campaign trail, the Philippines‘ ambassador to the U.S. says he believes the country should focus less on upending existing trade balances and more […]
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Japan Earthquake Fifth Anniversary: U.S. Response Overwhelming
Individuals and organizations from the U.S. have given $746.1 million to support Japan’s recovery from its “triple disaster,” an exchange organization announced on the eve of the fifth anniversary of […]
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TSYS Announces New President and COO
Pamela A. Joseph, who served as vice chairman of U.S. Bancorp’s payment services division before retiring last year, has joined TSYS’ (Total System Services), board of directors. Ms. Joseph is […]
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Argentina Debt Deal Reflects Hope of a New Economic Era
Argentina reached a landmark deal last Monday to pay off bondholders with whom it has been deadlocked in negotiations for more than a decade, reflecting hopes that the country will […]
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Delta Offers Better Connectivity to Mediterranean Through Amsterdam
Delta Air Lines Inc. has announced a partnership with Dutch airline Transavia to provide better access to leisure destinations rimming the Mediterranean via Amsterdam.
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Atlanta to Augment Annual St. Patrick Day Celebration With Tributes to the ‘Easter Rising’
With the centennial celebration of the “Easter Rising,” a landmark event marking Ireland’s independence, soon to take place with celebrations around the world, Atlanta isn’t going to be left out […]
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Gwinnett’s Movers and Makers Awards Finalists Announced
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has announced finalists for its Movers & Makers awards honoring manufacturers and logistics providers.
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Nominations Open for British-American Business Council’s Oglethorpe Awards
The British-American Business Council’s Georgia branch is once again honoring the most impactful contribution to the U.K.-Georgia economic relationship with the annual Oglethorpe Award. Named after the British founder of […]
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Delta Files for Atlanta-Cuba Flights
Delta Air Lines Inc. has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to fly nonstop to Havana, Cuba, from Atlanta and three other U.S. hubs, the airline announced Wednesday.