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PROFILE: Osaka Prefecture, Japan

A few practical Tips about Osaka Prefecture, Japan GENERAL INFORMATION Capital City - Osaka Size - 736 square miles (1,905 square...

Lisa Osborne Blalock

Osaka – Part of Japan’s Golden Route

Located in the Kansai area of Japan, Osaka makes up one leg of what’s considered the Golden Route, running between the cities of Tokyo, Hako

Current and developing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

Frederick Baehner

Current and developing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

The US has 20 FTAs in force at this point. They include treaties with the following countries according to the US Trade Representative...

Lisa Osborne Blalock

Albania – Land of Pristine Beaches

Perched to the north of Greece along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Albania offers a diverse array of experiences that can cater to everyone.

Paul Mastilak

PROFILE: Albania

A few practical Tips about Albania Greetings in the first meeting are conservative and reserved. A handshake and direct eye contact are...

Frederick Baehner

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Clubs

With the growing influence of AI throughout the business world, including SMEs that conduct international trade, there is an increasing...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Driving Sales Growth

Frederick Baehner

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Driving Sales Growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the sales landscape, offering powerful tools to streamline processes, gain valuable...

Using Computer Vision (AI) to Analyze Cattle Faces to Predict Diseases

Frederick Baehner

Using Computer Vision (AI) to Analyze Cattle Faces to Predict Diseases

MyAnIML’s Artificial Intelligence Technology offers a predictive health solution for cattle. A cow’s muzzle can reveal an early...

US manufacturing and new export orders came up short in April while Eurozone economic news was more upbeat.

Frederick Baehner

US manufacturing and new export orders came up short in April while Eurozone economic news was more upbeat.

By Frederick Baehner, Publisher May 12, 2024 - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April while the Manufacturing...

If you’re exporting to Zimbabwe, you may have to have ZiG before you can zag with the US dollar

Frederick Baehner

If you’re exporting to Zimbabwe, you may have to have ZiG before you can zag with the US dollar

The financial authorities in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) appear to be concerned about its new and tumbling currency named the ZiG....

The World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasts a 2024 rebound in global trade despite a possible inflation uptick.

Frederick Baehner

The World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasts a 2024 rebound in global trade despite a possible inflation uptick.

The WTO is forecasting an increase in global trade of 2.6% this year while warning of possible downside risks in inflation, economic...

The US is world's top destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 12th consecutive year

Frederick Baehner

The US is world's top destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 12th consecutive year

The United States ranks as the top destination for FDI for the 12th consecutive year according to the Kearney’s Global Business Policy...

Lisa Osborne Blalock

Montenegro – Jewel of the Mediterranean

“The part of the Adriatic Coast belonging to Montenegro is the purest part of the Mediterranean.” - Jacques Cousteau Nestled in the...

Navigating the Currency Market: Implications for Global Trade

Mike Salerno

Navigating the Currency Market: Implications for Global Trade

By Mike Salerno The currency market plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of global trade. As currencies fluctuate in value...

Paul Mastilak

PROFILE: Montenegro

Country Facts Montenegro, which means Black Mountain, began in the 12th century as a highland region of the Serbian province of Zeta....

The US dollar is enjoying record highs and foreign buyers can’t wait for it to fall

David Clark

The US dollar is enjoying record highs and foreign buyers can’t wait for it to fall

By David Clark The US dollar index (DXY) is currently just over 105 which is slightly lower than the 20 year high of 112 achieved in...

Exports grew in March while manufacturing ticks up

Ernie Goss, Ph.D.

Exports grew in March while manufacturing ticks up

April 2, 2024 – Both the national Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Report on Business and the Heartland Business Report revealed a...

Harbor pilots control vessels in and out of ports

Frederick Baehner

Harbor pilots control vessels in and out of ports

In light of Sunday's Baltimore harbor bridge disaster, many are questioning the role of the harbor pilots in guiding huge seagoing...

Lisa Osborne Blalock

Latvia – The Amber Country

While the country of Latvia isn’t the best known among Northern Europe’s Baltic countries, it generously entertains and enriches the...

What are Geographical Indication (GI) protections and how do they stymy US agricultural exports?

Frederick Baehner

What are Geographical Indication (GI) protections and how do they stymy US agricultural exports?

GI protections, or Common Names as they are known, were established by the European Union (EU) over 20 years ago to protect geographical...

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