Posts filed under 'United States'
Switzerland Replaces United States at Top of Competitiveness Rankings
Switzerland tops the overall ranking in The Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010, released by the World Economic Forum ahead of its Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2009 in Dalian. The United States falls one place to second position, with weakening in its financial markets and macroeconomic stability. Singapore, Sweden and Denmark round out the top five. European economies continue to prevail in the top 10 with Finland, Germany and the Netherlands following suit. The United Kingdom, while remaining very competitive, has continued its fall from last year, moving down one more place this year to 13th, mainly attributable to continuing weakening of its financial markets. The People’s Republic of China continues to lead the way among large developing economies, improving by one place this year, solidifying its position among the top 30. Among the three other large BRIC economies, Brazil and India also improve, while Russia falls by 12 places. Several Asian economies perform strongly with Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Republic of Korea and Taiwan, China also in the top 20. In Latin America, Chile is the highest ranked country, followed by Costa Rica and Brazil.
September 21, 2009
E-Verify Requirement Now in Effect
After several delays, the E-Verify regulations take effect today. Under the regulations, new federal contracts and contracts which must be modified will include a requirement that the federal contractors and subcontractors use the E-Verify system to verify their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States (by Taft, Stettinius and Hollister).
September 10, 2009
U.S. Department of Agriculture to Launch Trade Database
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service has recently launched a new trade database for businesses and federal agencies.
The Global Agricultural Trade System (GATS), includes international agricultural, fish, forest and textile products trade statistics dating from the inception of the Harmonized coding system in 1989 to present.
September 9, 2009
SBA’s K. Mills on Credit: Banks to lend again
SBA’s K. Mills on Credit: Banks to lend again. http://ping.fm/v753X
August 4, 2009
Coping with ‘Made in China’ Scandals
Global companies must ensure, in China and around the world, that their products meet safety and quality standards and that their brands are protected (By Mark C. Goodman and LaRhonda Brown-Barrett, BusinessWeek).
July 6, 2009
Doing Business in Singapore with the U.S. Department of Commerce – U.S. Export Assistance Center
Mr. Yui Kei CHAN, U.S. Embassy Singapore, will be available for private meetings in Louisville and Lexington May 13 – 15, 2009.
In his position at the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Chan is responsible for helping U.S. companies in the Singapore market. His education and experience in engineering have given him a foundation for assisting companies in a variety of industries such as building & construction, technology, energy and the environment. Mr. Chan’s portfolio extends to other industries, including transportation, education, tourism, and warehousing.
To schedule a private meeting with Mr. Chan, please contact the office nearest you:
Louisville = 502-582-5066 (Brian.Miller@mail.doc.gov)
Lexington = 859-225-7001 (Sara.Moreno@mail.doc.gov)
To learn more about doing business in Singapore, please visit our website at http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore/en/.
May 7, 2009
2009 Trade Policy Agenda and 2008 annual Report
THE PRESIDENT’S TRADE AGENDA: MAKING TRADE WORK FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES
President Obama has charted a course for economic recovery that will restore growth and promote broadbased prosperity. It will emphasize improvements in the living standards of American families while reorienting our economy to meet today’s challenges – energy, the environment, and global competitiveness.
March 6, 2009
Ohio goes global: State is a major exporter and free trade spells jobs for many residents
Free trade is blamed again and again for Ohio’s economic woes. Statistics tell a different story.
Ohio is the only state in the country whose exports have increased every year since 1998, and it’s seventh in the country for exports overall. According to new numbers from the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, Ohio’s exports grew by nearly 7 percent in 2008 over the previous year, to $45.5 billion. The state’s biggest manufactured exports are automotive and airplane parts, machinery, chemicals, electronics and computers.
About 11,400 Ohio companies sell their products internationally, and nearly 300,000 jobs in this state depend upon exports. Only California and Texas have more jobs linked to manufacturing exports (The Columbus Dispatch, March 2, 2009).
March 4, 2009
Learn about doing Business with Asia and Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Looking for opportunities to better understand your Asian business partners and friends? Come to the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 19, 2009.
1) Trade Education Seminar: Global Diversity 101 – Doing Business with Asia
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
2) Celebrate the Chinese New Year
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Oriental Wok
February 17, 2009
Northern Kentucky University to Host 16 International Teachers
The International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) is a program administered by the College of Education of Northern Kentucky University. The 2009 edition of the ILEP Fellows program will host 16 international teachers from 13 different countries.
February 9, 2009
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