Category Archives: United States
U.S. Exports Will Expand Wind Farm in Honduras
March 5, 2013 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two hundred Pennsylvanian workers will assemble twelve high-tech wind turbines for export, because the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) approved a $28.6 million direct loan to a Honduran power company.
U.S.-INDIA AVIATION SECURITY WORKSHOP OPENS IN NEW DELHI, INDIA
March 5, 2013, NEW DELHI, INDIA –Today, the U.S.-India Aviation Security Workshop commenced with panels discussing the challenges and opportunities for closer cooperation between the United States and India in the aviation security arena. The aviation market in India is
United States and Mexico Finalize Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
March 04, 2013, WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato growers and exporters today entered into a new agreement that suspends the antidumping duty investigation of fresh tomatoes from Mexico. U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import
United States Leads High-Tech Delegation to Burma
March 4 2013, Rangoon, Burma – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) convened a group of U.S. representatives from information and communication technology (ICT) industry leaders Cisco, Google, HP, Intel, and Microsoft in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, Burma.
As Clock Ticks Toward Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Deadline, U.S. Must End Stall Tactics on Access to Medicines
NEW YORK, MARCH 4, 2013—As closed-door talks for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement resume in Singapore this week, international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls on the U.S. government to end its stall tactics and
New Annual Medical Conference To Launch in Houston in 2014
HOUSTON, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) announced a new initiative today to create an annual medical conference that will raise the global profile of Houston as a medical hub while generating new
President’s 2013 Trade Policy Agenda Calls for Continued Progress and Bold Steps to Support Greater Economic Growth and Jobs
March 1 2013, Washington, D.C. – United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk issued a statement today upon the delivery to Congress of President Obama’s 2013 Trade Policy Agenda and 2012 Annual Report. USTR is the lead agency responsible for the
UN EXPERTS URGE US CONGRESS TO RENEW VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
Feb 19 2013 – Two United Nations experts today urged the United States House of Representatives to approve a revised bill which strengthens the legal options for female victims of violence and sexual abuse, and extends protections to indigenous,
Alabama – Twelve German Companies To Be Recognized at Annual Dinner
Feb. 07 2013 AlabamaGermany Partnership’s (AGP) Board of Directors will recognize 12 German companies with recent investments and expansions in Alabama. The companies will be recognized at their Annual Dinner to be held in Huntsville on March 7th at
Biodiesel Leaders Advocate for Fuel Diversity to Accomplish U.S. Energy Independence
Feb 04, 2013 Advanced Biofuel Industry to Celebrate Major Milestone in Las Vegas (LAS VEGAS) – The U.S. biodiesel industry will reach a major milestone in Las Vegas this week when its national trade association celebrates their 20th anniversary. But
NCBA Statement on Agreement to Further Open Japan’s Market to U.S. Beef
WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has learned that as of Feb. 1, Japan will begin accepting beef and beef products from cattle under 30 months of age. The new terms and conditions expand market access from cattle
National Summit on Call to Action for Child Survival and Development
February 5, 2013 NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) today announced the upcoming National Summit on “Call to Action for Child Survival and Development”, scheduled to be held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu from February 7-9,