Yearly Archives: 2018

UNWTO Hails Wine Tourism as an Approach to Sustainable Rural Development

UNWTO Hails Wine Tourism as an Approach to Sustainable Rural Development Madrid, Spain, 10 September 2018 – UNWTO called for wine tourism to be made part of national tourism and rural…

This is what countries are doing to fight plastic waste

This is what countries are doing to fight plastic waste The world is entering a new era in its relationship with plastic. What was once a miracle product has become…

India’s forex reserves rise to life-time high of $424 billion

India’s forex reserves rise to life-time high of $424 billion The country’s foreign exchange reserves hit a life-time high of $424.361 billion after…

Canada’s staggering trade dependency on the U.S. looks like a liability

Canada’s staggering trade dependency on the U.S. looks like a liability Canada’s unfettered access to the world’s biggest economy was once seen as an immense advantage…

Is There A Secret Growth Hormone Added To China’s Economy?

Is There A Secret Growth Hormone Added To China’s Economy? Fifty years ago, you might have heard some parents in the U.S. try to reprimand their children…

After Losing China, Jeff Bezos Really Wants to Win in India

After Losing China, Jeff Bezos Really Wants to Win in India Having forfeited China to Alibaba and JD.com, Jeff Bezos is determined to win in India, a market of…

These countries have the most positive influence on the world

These countries have the most positive influence on the world The idea of the United States as a “shining city upon a hill” is most closely associated with President Ronald…

High-performing US states: Is there a secret to success?

High-performing US states: Is there a secret to success? States have enormous responsibilities. They must not only meet their citizens’ needs on a wide range of issues—from education…

US opens new office in Vietnam to facilitate agricultural trade

US opens new office in Vietnam to facilitate agricultural trade The expansion of USDA’s presence in Vietnam is a clear indication of this country’s importance as a U…

India companies to invest millions into Canada, creating 5,800 jobs: Justin Trudeau

India companies to invest millions into Canada, creating 5,800 jobs: Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister — who was criticized for looking like he was on a family vacation in…