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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 inevitable shift in global geopolitics. Though, I am not surprised at this visit given the fact the kingdom is reassessing its economic and security

17Sep

United in Strength: Recap on Fiesta de El Grito 2017

Despite a climate of political uncertainty, el Fiesta de El Grito brought a lively crowd, captivating performances and themes of belonging to mark 207 years since Mexico gained independence from Spain. As hundreds of celebrators gathered at the South Entrance of the Texas Capitol, they listened to various music

10Sep

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, work on multinational projects, or work with a culturally diverse team in their local offices. Never before has the need

07Aug

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 presented their ideas for improving lives in their communities and

27Feb

No Bees Means No…

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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 extreme international concern—wild bees are vital to a functioning global environment, health, and business. Why? These

23Jan

Leveraging the International Student Workforce

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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 Austin companies and the global talent pool of professionals to provide students and graduates with the

17Jan

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 digital age, or risk becoming obsolete. Blockbuster Video and Kodak are recent examples of companies which were destroyed by new

18Dec

AquAdvantage: Helpful or Harmful?

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aqua culture, AquAdvantage, Betsey McKinney, business, environment, extinction, fish, frankenfish, genetic engineering, health

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 three fish: base DNA from an Atlantic salmon; a growth gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon; and a

10Aug

Cultural Competence as a Paradigm for Peace

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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 form of customs and behaviors, deep down we are all the same – human beings with the same core needs, values and desires. We find […]

22Jul

Linking Texas to Life Sciences Industry Opportunities in the UK

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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. The trip was a part of an 18-month program to build a relationship with the Texas healthcare system