Saudi Arabia Pivots toward China: The Rise of a New Global Order
What is one to make out of King Salman of Saudi Arabia recent trip to Asia? The answer is the kingdom’s worries about the economic and security impact of the […]Read more
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5 Mistakes to Avoid when Working Across Cultures
by Anna Katrina Davey, Founder & President at Cultural Confidence Most businesses and other organizations work across cultures every day of the week. They may have offices around the world, […]Read more
Young African Entrepreneurs Win in Austin
For the fourth consecutive year, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders held a pitch competition in Austin. Twenty-five young entrepreneurs from African countries including Guinea, Nigeria and the Central African Republic […]Read more
Global Trade Expert Jeremy Haft To Speak on Protectionism
At the G-7 Summit in Italy, President Trump pledged to join the allied fight against protectionism, contradicting the protectionist position he has taken against Germany, China, and Canada in recent […]Read more
The Austin Global Business Forum
By Emma Aberle-Grasse and Betsy Mckinney On Wednesday, the World Affairs Council of Austin cosponsored The Austin Global Business Forum. It was an intriguing and dynamic look at Austin’s expanding international […]Read more
No Bees Means No…
By Betsy Mckinney The bumble bee, a once-abundant species spanning 31 states and multiple Canadian provinces, has been added to the Endangered Species List. Their alarming decline is cause for […]Read more
Leveraging the International Student Workforce
AIESEC is a global not-for-profit organization established in 1948 that is dedicated to empowering young leaders across the world. Operating in more than 126 countries and 2,600+ universities, we bridge […]Read more
Embrace new technologies to help transform your business for the digital age
Today, digital transformation is affecting all businesses at a more rapid pace than ever before. Now is the time to embrace new technologies to help transform your business for the […]Read more
AquAdvantage: Helpful or Harmful?
For the first time in history, a genetically engineered animal has been approved for human consumption: AquaBounty Technology’s salmon-creation, known as AquAdvantage. Its genetic makeup is comprised of components from […]Read more
10 Etiquette Tips for Hosting an Elegant Holiday Office Party
The author, Sharon Schweitzer, an expert on international business etiquette and protocol, will host an etiquette dinner in early 2017. Check back for details! With the start of the holidays […]Read more
