Issues Impacting Global Business
May - June 2009
The United States and China have a long history of cooperation and friendship. During the London G20 meeting, President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jinta agreed on the need to work closely together on today's more urgent problems.Today, this is more important than ever. The Obama administration may be given a free hand from Congress (p1-2)
For the sake of the economy and the prudent exercise of foreign policy, restoring the pro-trade consensus should be an economic and diplomatic priority of the new administration. This, however, is a very difficult task due to the global recession, an anti-trade climate in Washington, D.C., and a poor public understanding of the benefits of international business (p3-4).
In the past, thousands of small manufacturers supplied China's local communities. Over the last three to five years, the logistics of distribution has made great strides in transparency, reliability and service. Today, the Chinese government views efficient distribution networks as critical to stimulating its economy and boosting domestic consumption. Although tremendous resources are being devoted to establishing national distribution networks, foreign companies may be forced to build their own (p5-6)
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 WTC DELAWARE MEMBERS
Strengthen Your Credentials
WTC Delaware and the University of Delaware Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS) would like to announce a recent partnership forged between the two parties. As a result of this partnership WTC Delaware Members have the opportunity to strengthen their credentials through professional & continuing study programs at the University of Delaware Division of PCS at a discounted rate of 10%. Certificate programs are offered by the University of Delaware Division of PCS in the following fields:
Certificate Program Details
Please contact Rebecca Faber at rfaber@wtcde.com or 302-656-7905 for more information and to obtain the WTC Delaware Member registration discount code. |
 ONLINE LIBRARY
FileShare System
The newest addition to WTC Delaware's resources is the FileShare system. This online resource is available to WTC Delaware members and offers, amongst other things,
-Seminar Presentations
-Country Profiles
-Import/Export Guides
-Traveler information (Travel Dossiers available upon request)
-Industry specific information for foreign countries
From the WTC Delaware website, enter your email address and password in the WTC Delaware FileShare Login section in the left column. If you do not have your password, please contact us at 302-656-7905 or info@wtcde.com and we will send it to you.
The FileShare system also provides members with a place to upload company information and brochures as well as access to WTC Delaware Member logos available for use by members. |
GLOBAL TRADE LEADS
Are you interested in trade leads we are receiving from other World Trade Centers and International agencies? If so, please see our Global Business Leads. Categories include: Plastics & Rubber Products, Oral Hygiene Products, Electrical Equipment, Components & Appliances Industries, Lab & Medical Equipment Products Industries, Metal, Green Energy and Machinery Industry, Primary & Fabricated Metal Products Industries, Construction Equipment Industries, Industrial Manufactures of Large Machinery, Equipment, Components & Parts of Mixed Materials Industry, Chemical Products Industries, Food Products, Recycling products, Tools.
Are you interested in posting a lead? Contact Sean Kathleen Curran at 302-656-7905 or scurran@wtcde.com. |
TAIWAN FILM SERIES
June 13 and 14, 2009 - Delaware Art Museum
This is the first year of Taiwan Film Series presented by Hanlin Chinese Culture Association and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States with the sponsorship by Council for Cultural Affairs in Taiwan, Taipei Culture Center in New York, Delaware Art Museum and Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts.
Some of the documentaries and short films have been awarded and selected at international film festivals including Grand Prize Award at Brest European Short Film Festival 2008 in France and World premiered at Directors' Fortnight of Cannes Film Festival 2008.
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TRADE EVENTS
12th Latinamerican Forum of World Trade Centers in Panama 
The 12th Latinamerican Forum will be held in the city of Panama (Republic of Panama), from September 9th through September 12th, 2009, organized by WTC Panama. This Forum is open to all World Trade Centers directors worldwide to discuss business and tourism opportunities in the region. |
| RECENT GRADUATE?
Are you a student, or recently a student, interested in an opportunity to live and work in China with your basic costs covered, and learn mandarin? Please contact Rebecca Faber at rfaber@wtcde.com or (302) 656-7905 for more information. |
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