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AquAdvantage: Helpful or Harmful?

Betsy McKinney
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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

WAC Austin
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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

WAC Austin
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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

28Jun

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 different antibiotics to which they’ve yet to be exposed? Biologists call this “pre-adaptation,” and in today’s volatile, uncertain,

20Jun

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 and U.S. economies with TTIP [the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership] is where the future lies, said Schmidt, and entrepreneur

14Jun

‘Tis the Ramadan Season

WAC Austin
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culture, Islam, Muslim, Ramadan, religion

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 devotion. For the next thirty days, they will fast from dawn to dusk. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking throughout the

10Jun

3 Cross-Cultural Tips for Doing Business during the Holy Month of Ramadan

Suzanne Krause
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business, culture, employees, employer, international business, Islam, Muslim, Ramadan, religion

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 dislike a meeting in the afternoon. ~Executive, Malaysian Airlines Do you think your business calendar and

31May

JETRO: Your Business Partner for Japan

WAC Austin
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access, business support, economic development, government, international business, investment, Japan, Japanese, JETRO, opportunities

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 are sophisticated, demand high-quality goods, and have a per

28Mar

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 Luncheon Series, continues its Please follow and like us:

02Oct

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 investment agreement between the U.S. and the EU. My presentation focused on our region’s targeted and