tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734287394277277042008-07-25T11:48:23.558-05:00Northern Kentucky International Trade Association (NKITA)NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-37852504124789717722008-07-17T06:54:00.001-05:002008-07-17T07:03:14.075-05:00China's Growth Pace SlowsBEIJING -- China's rapid growth continued to moderate in the second quarter as exporters felt the effects of the global economic slowdown. And with continued U.S. financial-market turmoil raising the prospect of an extended period of global weakness, there is now rising pressure for China's authorities to move to boost growth.
Gross domestic product for the quarter was 10.1% higher than in the NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-24545030378888025462008-07-15T08:15:00.002-05:002008-07-15T08:18:23.980-05:00Japan's Inflation ConundrumJapan's Inflation Conundrum
Could rising prices kick-start the world's second-largest economy?
Talk to almost any Japanese consumer, and you're likely to hear a litany of complaints about skyrocketing food and energy prices. Though such bellyaching might be common enough in other parts of the world, in Japan rising prices are something altogether new after a decade-long struggle with deflation.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-28913392159189581382008-07-15T08:15:00.000-05:002008-07-15T08:17:19.052-05:00Japan's Inflation ConundrumJapan's Inflation Conundrum
Could rising prices kick-start the world's second-largest economy?
Talk to almost any Japanese consumer, and you're likely to hear a litany of complaints about skyrocketing food and energy prices. Though such bellyaching might be common enough in other parts of the world, in Japan rising prices are something altogether new after a decade-long struggle with deflation.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-62268437486555953062008-07-01T08:25:00.002-05:002008-07-01T08:28:27.716-05:00Europe and U.S. Sign Aviation Agreement to Improve Safety and Cut CostsThe European Community and the United States today signed an agreement which will result in better harmonized aviation safety systems on both sides of the Atlantic and less cumbersome technical and administrative procedures for the recognition of certificates. This will further improve safety levels and reduce costs for both European and U.S. manufacturers. These savings should in turn be NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-7392389633274473402008-06-25T12:47:00.002-05:002008-06-25T12:51:51.525-05:00How Global Should the Internet Be?Domain names are a sore point with nations who use alphabets other than Roman. Now, the group that oversees domain names is trying to translate (J. L. Schenker, BusinessWeek, June 23, 2008).Read full articleNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-14240387805439219422008-05-06T07:15:00.000-05:002008-05-06T07:16:22.596-05:00From South Asia to iTunesHow a husband-and-wife team turned an Indian music podcast series into a business and is making the most out of its Apple storefront on its Web site. Read full articleNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-89059025160712705922008-04-07T13:21:00.000-05:002008-04-07T13:24:46.273-05:00Bush to Force Vote on Colombia TradeWASHINGTON — President Bush said on Monday that he was sending a free trade agreement with Colombia to Congress, and called on the lawmakers to ratify it soon, to strengthen America’s national security, its economy and its image among other nations (D. Stout, New York Times, April 7, 2008). Click on the linkfor complete articleNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-8498843878769669652008-04-03T08:25:00.001-05:002008-04-03T08:27:29.824-05:00Ukraine joins ATA Carnet systemUkraine has joined the ATA Carnet system, the 66th country to enter for fold since the launch of the system 45 years ago.
The ATA Carnet system illustrates how close cooperation between business and customs can smooth - and ultimately increase - global trade (International Chamber of Commerce, March 3). Read complete article at the following link NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-63135048139736362512008-03-31T13:43:00.001-05:002008-03-31T13:46:25.538-05:00China's Factory BluesThe days of ultra-cheap labor and little regulation are gone. As manufacturers' costs climb, export prices will follow (D. Roberts, BusinessWeek, March 27, 2008).Click on the linkfor complete article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-36698963106312368132008-03-26T06:59:00.000-05:002008-03-26T07:01:29.383-05:00Dollar Daze in EuropeHow the falling greenback is killing jobs and crimping profits on the Continent
(J. Ewing, BusinessWeek, March 20, 2008). Read moreNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-19676087337716031302008-03-24T14:13:00.000-05:002008-03-24T14:15:41.329-05:00s Colombia the new Ireland?Learn about the transofrmation happening in Colombia at the following linkNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-60072191406981996702008-03-17T10:01:00.001-05:002008-03-17T10:04:56.095-05:00U.S. Companies: Are you REACH Ready?REACH is a new European Union regulation on chemicals use — it represents a major reform of EU chemical policy. U.S. companies who export chemicals, chemical formulations, or articles containing those substances to EU importers should take immediate steps to verify REACH compliance and avoid potential business disruption in the future (Porter, Wright, Morris & Arther, International Law Alert, NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-29095742334955737542008-03-13T15:33:00.008-05:002008-03-13T16:24:10.990-05:00Chamber hosts forum "China Business 2008: Expanding Opportunities for U.S. Companies"The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day series of events in honor of Minister Xie Feng, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the People's Republic of China to the United States.
- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Galerie USA
International Happy Hour "A Toast to Spring!", Happy Hour with European Chocolate.
NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-90253902327338703752008-03-05T09:23:00.000-05:002008-03-05T09:43:22.434-05:00EU and Central America Conclude Second Round of Association AgreementThe European Union and the six countries that make up the Central American isthmus (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) enjoy a comprehensive relationship that encompasses political dialogue, co-operation and a favorable trade regime (EU NewsBrief, February 29, 2008). Click on the linkfor complete article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-24444827441211642342008-03-04T14:25:00.000-05:002008-03-04T14:27:09.531-05:00The Cuban Economy: After the Smoke ClearsFor most Cubans, life remains a slog. But here's the surprise: There's plenty of potential for growth in everything from oil exploration to upscale tourism
( G. Smith, Businessweek, February 28, 2008). Click on the link for complete article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-8843882194963578102008-03-04T10:31:00.001-05:002008-03-04T10:33:03.143-05:00Business leaders unveil new strategies to combat counterfeiting and piracyIndustry leaders from around the world today unveiled new strategies to combat counterfeiting and piracy, including a set of urgent recommendations for a global anti-counterfeiting pact being negotiated by major trading countries. In addition, they called on heads of G8 countries to lead the way in improving national intellectual property enforcement regimes and announced a set of their own NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-85360416805862871232008-03-04T08:35:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:37:14.090-05:00Hong Kong - Tax cuts headline good news budgetHong Kong has waived its duties on wine and alcohol, moving one step closer to becoming a fine wine hub and consolidating its position as an international business hub. The news was among some of the tax cuts, subsidies and investment measures contained in a HK$115.6 billion (US$14.8 billion) budget handout (Hong Kong Trader, 03/03/2008). Click on the link for complete article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-16912965869589705522008-03-03T15:17:00.001-05:002008-03-03T15:17:49.742-05:00IN KOREA, BIG BUSINESS FOR U.S. SMALL COMPANIESThe removal of Korean trade and regulatory barriers under the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement (FTA) will create huge new opportunities for thousands of small and medium sized U.S. enterprises (SMEs) whose success and growth depend on open and fair foreign markets.
As new U.S. trade data shows, Korea is a rapidly growing market for U.S. SMEs*:
In 2005, 89 percent of U.S. companies exporting toNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-46265132100871341812008-03-03T13:23:00.002-05:002008-03-03T13:27:28.130-05:00The U.S. Dollar: Still Going DownThe dollar's weakness does a lot more than alter your vacation plans—and there's good news and bad news in the currency's decline (P.Coy, Businessweek, February 29, 2008. Click on the link for complete article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-29762352881318272202008-02-26T13:34:00.003-05:002008-02-26T13:38:34.379-05:00China Business 2008: Expanding Opportunities for U.S. CompaniesThe Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in co-operation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host the delegation from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China at the Fort Mitchell Country Club on Thursday, March 27, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come and learn about China business fundamentals and resources for Greater Cincinnati.
Guest Speakers:
- His Excellency Xie Feng, Deputy NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-34817483019468487152008-02-21T09:30:00.003-05:002008-02-21T09:35:41.282-05:00Japan: Google's Real-Life LabCutting-edge phones, discerning consumers, and speedy connections make for rich feedback (K. Hall, BusinessWeek, February 14, 2008). Read moreNKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-88623336446196740902008-02-14T16:58:00.001-05:002008-02-14T17:02:44.796-05:00Ambassador Bruton Highlights Strong California-EU Relationship in Senate AddressIn a special presentation before the California State Senate Select Committee on California-European Trade, Ambassador John Bruton, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, highlighted the importance of European trade and investment for the creation of jobs and business opportunities in California (J. Bruton, European Union, Delegation of the European Commission to NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-88535643532914325322008-02-14T16:53:00.002-05:002008-02-14T16:56:04.248-05:00India introduced a value-added tax regime in 2005 to simplify taxes across states, but it has brought confusion and frustration to supply chainsIndia introduced a value-added tax regime in 2005 to simplify taxes across states, but it has brought confusion and frustration to supply chains (E. Johnson, American Shipper Namaste, February 14, 2008). Click on the link for complete Article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-42542841371303779712008-02-11T08:07:00.001-05:002008-02-14T16:55:32.019-05:00United States - International Trade Commission releases budget justification 2009International Trade Commission Releases 2009 Budget Justification. Click on the link for complete Article.NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373428739427727704.post-50061339922894685972008-02-04T08:36:00.000-05:002008-02-04T08:39:26.362-05:00HK retains mantle as world's freest economyThe 2008 Index of Economic Freedom covered 157 economies worldwide after assessing them on 10 economic freedom factors. Hong Kong scored top marks on four factors: trade freedom, investment freedom, financial freedom and property rights. The city also ranked among the top 10 in other areas such as freedom, government size, monetary freedom and labour freedom (Hong Kong Trader, 02/01/2008). Click NKY Chamberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942589378040393973noreply@blogger.com