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Behind Trump’s 180 on the Trans-Pacific Partnership: DealBook Briefing

The president’s decisions on economic matters are now the purview of Larry Kudlow, who’s casting himself as a “happy warrior” even as he described the TPP decision as coming “out of the dark, navy blue.” Meanwhile, China is not-so-subtly threatening to …

PM’s trip to Canada enhances Vietnam’s position

>>> PM vows support for international cooperation on ocean economy, ecology >>> Deputy FM: G7 member states appreciate ties with Vietnam >>> Vietnamese, Canadian PMs agree on measures to boost ties >>> PM meets world …

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 11/6

Enterprises advised to know global trade policy Firms are potentially missing out on key opportunities available beyond their immediate borders by focusing on trade policy developments on a regional scale, and showing lack of awareness when it comes to …

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/6

EVN’s electricity production rises 10.5% in five months The State-run Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) Group produced 74.42 billion kWh of electricity in the first five months of 2018, an increase of 10.5% from a year earlier. Electricity losses in the …

Milbank: Trump's Nobel acceptance speech

“President Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize.” - South Korean President Moon Jae-in “No-bel! No-bel! No-bel!” - Audience at Trump’s Michigan rally Saturday NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF PRESIDENT TRUMP OSLO, DEC. 10, 2018 Your Majesties, …

Dana Milbank: President Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech

President Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize. — South Korean President Moon Jae-in — Audience at Trump’s Michigan rally Saturday NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP Your Majesties, Your Royal Highnesses, distinguished members …

President Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech

“President Trump should win the Nobel Peace Prize.” — South Korean President Moon Jae-in “No-bel! No-bel! No-bel!” — Audience at Trump’s Michigan rally Saturday NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF PRESIDENT TRUMP OSLO, DEC. 10, 2018 Your Majesties, …

Last Week in the City: Ross from Friends won’t lead the LSE and war drums continue to beat

The City amused itself on Friday morning, as Goldman Sachs banker David Schwimmer announced he would be there for the London Stock Exchange as chief executive. The namesake of the actor that played Ross in US sitcom Friends will get his feet under the …

TPP Is Not Dead: It’s Now Called Trade In Services Agreement

By Peter Dolack, SystemicDisorder Popular Resistance Saturday, Mar 4, 2017 One can hear the cry ringing through the boardrooms of capital: “Free trade is dead! Long live free trade!” Think the ideas behind the Trans-Pacific Partnership or the so-called “ …

Flight Attendant Union Encouraged by President’s TPP Policy, Urges Action on Global Aviation Agreements

Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2017) - Statement by Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) on President Trump's executive order to withdraw from the negotiating process of the Trans-Pacific …

SWAPA Condemns DOT Approval of Norwegian Foreign Air Carrier Permit

DALLAS, Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) strongly condemn the short-sighted, under-cover-of-darkness decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a foreign air …

Maine will benefit from increased trade under the TPP, but those gains are very modest

Posted Sept. 17, 2016, at 9:56 a.m. Last modified Sept. 17, 2016, at 10:13 a.m. The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade pact between the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim nations that would create the world’s largest free-trade zone, would have a small but …

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 2/6

Largest-ever Vietnam Motor Show 2018 to open in October Vietnam Motor Show 2018 will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City from October 24-28. Jointly organised by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers …

What the TPP means for Latin America and the Caribbean

On February 4, 2016, after five years of negotiations, the members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) signed the trade pact, considered to be the highest standard trade agreement to date.[1] The TPP includes not only traditional measures …

Push for free movement of Canadians, Kiwis, Britons and Australians gains momentum

Imagine jetting off to New Zealand for four months each winter without needing to apply for a visa. Or heading to the U.K. to work for a decade without having to sort through work permits and residency applications. That’s the future being proposed by …

TPP regulations near ratification as nations sign

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been signed by the 12 member states in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday, with ratification of the treaty's text in each nation the next step in the process. The TPP, which will regulate trade between Australia …

Trump's slide on the international stage

With the US President marking a year in office tomorrow, Jena Mcgregor looks at how the world's citizens rate his performance. President Donald Trump is facing his first annual performance review, and while support from many who voted for him is still …

Trump to bring ‘America First’ message to World Economic Forum in Switzerland

By Kim HjelmgaardUSA Today Fri., Jan. 19, 2018 DAVOS, SWITZERLAND—U.S. President Donald Trump will bring his “America First” message into a den of internationalist lions next week when he becomes the first sitting U.S. president in nearly 20 years to …

America Last? EU says US is losing on trade under Trump

Brussels: The European Union's trade tsar has no idea what Donald Trump will tell his audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, but she is clear what the EU's message to the US President will be. America is shooting itself in the …

Real Estate Lawyer comments on Illinois Appellate Decision finding Title Insurance Company not responsible for damages

Though it took 18 months to clear liens, Title Insurance Company not liable; this will affect real estate transactions where lien is discovered after closing. Gaia Title/William "Bill" Blanchard, Real Estate Attorney (N/A:N/A) ST. …

These Exchanges Have Launched Digital Derivative Trading

Are the Flames of War Spreading? BitForex (NASDAQ:BF) NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to statistics, the number of digital-asset exchanges has already exceeded 11,000 globally, and …

Plaintiff in Howe v. Enterprise Holdings Files Motion to Sanction for Spoliage

Victim asks Lee Court for harsh sanctions and transfer to regular docket with opportunity for punitive damages following crime encounter at National Car Rental FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Rugby 7s - African Youth Games: South Africa takes the gold medal and qualifies for the Youth Olympic Games

South Africa won the victory against Namibia (32-12) during the Rugby 7s mens final held Saturday at the stadium of 5- July (Algiers). Final results: 1- South Africa 2- Namibia 3- Mauritius 4- Burkina Faso 5- Algeria 6- Ivory Coast 7- Senegal 8- Morocco …

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South Africa: Threats of Private Prosecution Against National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Thandi Modise

National Council of Provinces Chairperson Ms Thandi Modise has noted the announcement by AfriForum today in the media that they will be pursuing private prosecution again her in connection with an incident that took place at her farm in North West in 2014 …

Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam is Launching Its Own TV Channel Called - TGTE TV -

When: Sunday 22nd July - Time: 4 PM to 7 PM - Where: Harrow Civic Centre, London. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) is launching its own Tamil TV Channel called …

Luis Alberto Peluso reveals what it takes to host an international poker tournament

Luis Alberto Peluso is well versed in the intricacies of poker, as both a fan of the game and as a lottery and casino industry expert. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was with these credentials taken …

PA State Representatives Confirmed to Attend Comfort Keepers of Montgomery County and the Main Line's Veteran Event

Comfort Keepers of Montgomery County and the Main Line will be hosting an Honor our Veterans event on July 29th from 12-3 pm in Haverford, PA. HAVERFORD , PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- + …

Rosemary Barclay Discusses the Initial Steps a Driver Takes After a Collision

Collision repair specialist explains the steps that should be taken immediately following an accident. SARASOTA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A collision can happen at any moment. Regardless of the situation, …

Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Texas Painter as August Artist in Residence

GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIAL, US, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GETTYSBURG, PA -- The Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Gettysburg Foundation announced today …

Westport Big & Tall Pairs Up with TallOrder to Broaden Its Extended-Size Sock Collection

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a retailer specializing in high-end extended size menswear and accessories, Westport Big & Tall is always searching for new products and brands that are ready to serve this …

South Africa: Constitutional Review Committee Listen to The People of Jozini

Today at the public hearing held in Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, the Joint Constitutional Review Committee listened to over 80 people, some of whom were supporting the possible review of section 25 of the Constitution whilst others did not support the review. …

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Egypt: Giving is in your Blood: Celebration to Thank Ramadan Blood Donors

Leaders of major international aid groups are gathering in Cairo this week to thank people across the Middle East and North Africa for a hugely successful Ramadan blood donor campaign that ran for 5 weeks starting on 14 May 2018. A celebration will take …

African teams at the Rugby Sevens World Cup in San Francisco: Official Podcast for the 2018 Africa Gold Cup: Preview ...

South Africa: Public Hearings on Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill Completed in Provinces

The Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform recently completed public hearings on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill in all provinces. Thousands of people attended the public hearings to voice their opinion on the bill and to …

Data for Nothing: Fraudsters Use Fake Gift Cards to Lure Consumers into Handing Over Personal Data

Kaspersky Lab (www.Kaspersky.co.za) experts have discovered the distribution of an unusual fraudulent scheme that tricks users into parting with their time and their data, for no return. By creating fake websites for the free generation of gift cards, …

Grain Market Participants Highlight the Role of Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency and Data Availability to Improve Food ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held two workshops on 17-18 July 2018 in Cairo on “Grain Market Data Availability and Quality in Egypt” and “Supply Chain …

South Africa: Constitutional Review Committee Satisfied with North West Province Public Hearings

A delegation of the Joint Constitutional Review Committee today concluded the North West leg of public hearings into a possible review of section 25 of the Constitution, at the Rustenburg Civic Centre. The committee expressed it's satisfaction with …