Cultural Competence as a Paradigm for Peace
There is a general tendency amongst people of good will to believe that we as human beings are more similar than different and that despite some superficial differences in the […]Read more
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Linking Texas to Life Sciences Industry Opportunities in the UK
Last month, a delegation from Britain, including members of the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FOC), and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), visited Austin. […]Read more
How to “pre-adapt” your future and power more success
Nature has much to teach us—even about business. Did you know, for example, that when bacteria are grown alongside an antibiotic, they not only become resistant to it but also […]Read more
Brits Debate Brexit as Austin Moves Forward
Ask Fred Schmidt what he thinks about Brexit, the June 23 referendum on whether Britain should continue as part of the European Union, and he doesn’t hesitate: “Linking the EU […]Read more
‘Tis the Ramadan Season
Muslims in the greater Austin community began the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, June 6. They joined billions of other Muslims worldwide to observe a month of spirituality and […]Read more
3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business during the Holy Month of Ramadan
For most government organizations and government linked companies, time for Muslim prayer will have a bearing on meeting time. In addition, during the fasting month of Ramadan, they tend to […]Read more
JETRO: Your Business Partner for Japan
Is your company looking to stake a claim in the world’s third largest economy? Japan enjoys political and economic stability, provides strong IP protection, and has well-developed transportation and communications infrastructures. Japanese consumers […]Read more
Carrie Vanston puts the focus on corporate cultures
The World Affairs Council always holds a soft spot in my heart because it takes connecting to a whole other level – internationally! Its most recent endeavor, the Global Business […]Read more
Future trade and investment in Luleå, Austin’s Swedish science sister
I recently spoke during the International Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Summit in the vibrant city of Luleå. It was Sweden’s first regional conference on the future trade and […]Read more
Japan’s Consul General Takaoka Addresses WAC Austin
Remarks to the World Affairs Council of Austin by Japan’s Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the welcoming dinner for the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) economic delegation are available here.Read more
