Singaporean to lead U.N. intellectual property agency
Daren Tang, from Singapore, was elected to become the new director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
These robots help farmers increase crop yields
A new robot developed by the University of Illinois helps farmers optimize their crop production by scanning crops, which means more profitable yields.
Business hub tackles Ecuador’s social, environmental issues
Daniela Peralvo co-founded a company that helps solve some of Ecuador's problems, mentors existing entrepreneurs, and grooms future leaders.
Surinamese youth win with robotics
A group in Suriname trains teenagers to compete in robotics at the international level, hoping to spur the next generation of innovators.
Ecuadorian plantain business survives earthquake … and thrives
Following a natural disaster, an Ecuadorian woman learns how to make her business bigger and better through a U.S.-supported training program.
Cancer survivor finds a business in improving others’ lives
Even before Kathy Pico knew she could survive her cancer, she decided to build a business that would help others. The U.S. helped her build it.
Breakthroughs and gadgets at a U.S. tech show
Entrepreneurs and inventors from around the world gathered in Las Vegas this week to attend CES 2020. Here are some of the innovations.
Connecting Indonesian vanilla farmers to the U.S. market
Learn how a U.S.-backed program has helped more than 5,000 Indonesian small farmers sell vanilla and other spices to major businesses worldwide.
New pact will spur North American economic growth
The U.S. will soon implement a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that will expand markets and increase jobs across North America.