Atlanta has been selected as the site for the first U.S. symposium of the new European stock exchange Euronext, which represents the merged exchanges of Amsterdam (AEX), Brussels (BXS) and...
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Gwinnett Chamber’s First International Mission in October
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce will conduct its first international trade mission to Yorkshire, England, in mid-October and is looking for companies interested in participating in the four-day trip. Atlanta...
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Georgia Developing Internet-Based Studies About European Union
The University System of Georgia’s European Union Center is developing a series of Internet-based courses that will lead to a certificate in European Union (EU) studies and is scheduled to...
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Austria Ambassador Says EU Sanctions Likely to Be Lifted
Sanctions levied against Austria by the 14 other European Union countries following the election of 52 members of the Freedom Party to the country’s parliament are likely to be lifted...
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Liechtenstein Seeks Cultural and Business Ties to Mid-Georgia
Claudia Fritsche, the ambassador and permanent representative of Liechtenstein to the United Nations, spoke in Macon last week as part of an effort by two attorneys to foster international relationships...
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Aflac Executive Says Japan Will Lead U.S. in Internet Use
Japan will overtake the U.S. in Internet use per capita, said Allan O’Bryant, senior vice president of Aflac Japan and president of the company’s newest venture, aflacdirect.com, an online insurance...
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Chinese Officials Here to Study U.S. Industrial Policies
Two delegations of Chinese officials are attending training programs at Kennesaw State University this week including officials with authority over foreign investments in China and others responsible for the development...
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China Internet Firms Seeking Atlanta Partners and Investors
Representatives of Chinese Internet companies and government communications officials are to visit Atlanta June 1-7 seeking local technology partners and investors. Lijian Lin, president of ChinaUSe-com and Sino-U.S. Commercial Group,...
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Hong Kong Official Says China Should Be Admitted to WTO
Hong Kong’s role as the critical link between foreign firms and mainland China will be strengthened if China is accepted into the World Trade Organization said Robin Chiu, director, Americas,...
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Georgia Congressman Accuses China of Illegal Transshipments
China has been illegally shipping candles and apple concentrate into the U.S., undermining these Georgia industries and exemplifying what a permanent normal trade agreement with that country would be like,...