Since they began setting up shop in the U.S. in large numbers following the trade turbulence of the 1980s, Japanese companies have quietly become major contributors to American employment, especially in […]
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‘Myth of Chinese Capitalism’ Author: Reforms Needed to Combat Inequality, Sustain Growth in China
To sustain its success, China will have to undertake deep reforms to an economy that is still leaving too many behind, despite breakneck growth that has brought hundreds of millions out of […]
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Preparing for the Future in Cross-Cultural and Transnational Marriages
Editor’s note: This is a sponsored post paid for by The Manely Firm and written by attorney Michael Manely. Cross-cultural and transnational marriages, though often enriching and rewarding, must contend not only […]
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World War II Plays on for Centenarian Honored in Europe for Covert Aerial Missions
World War II may have officially ended 75 years ago Sept. 2, but for centenarian Orrin “Boody” Brown of Opelika, Ala., the conflict plays on in memory. The cast of characters, the few […]
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Atlanta Seeks Youth Voices — and Video Submissions — for U.N. Future Project
International Youth Day may have passed on Aug. 12, but the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs is still collecting videos it hopes will help ensure young voices aren’t […]
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Confronting Coronavirus With Creativity: How Design Can Color Atlanta’s Response
Elayne DeLeo, co-founding partner of MA! Design Is Human and co-founder and director of the Atlanta Design Festival, which this year will be held virtually Sept. 12-30. To face down the […]
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Mexico City’s Open for Atlanta Tourists, but Are They Bold Enough to Travel?
Mexico City is ready for Americans, tourism professionals said this week on a call hosted by the Mexican Consulate General in Atlanta; the only question now is how desperate they […]
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Japanese Athletic Brace Brand Picks Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young as Ambassador
Zamst, a Japanese brand of athletic braces, has picked 21-year-old Atlanta Hawks basketball star Trae Young as a global ambassador. On the court, Mr. Young will sport the A2-DX ankle […]
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Former Obama Protocol Chief: How a ‘Diplomatic Mindset’ Can Enhance Global Business
Protocol is a mainstay of international diplomacy, but its mastery can also be a “super power” for those engaged in global business, according to former White House Chief Protocol Officer […]
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Korean Hospital Ships 10,000 Masks to Former Methodist Missionaries via Atlanta
In the latest local example of personal protective equipment being used as a goodwill currency, a Korean hospital has shipped 10,000 masks to retired Methodist missionaries via Atlanta, thanking them for […]