Ecotourism gets a boost in new Laos-Thailand agreement
Want to see nature without harming the environment? A new agreement between Laos and Thailand will make ecotourism easier in those countries.
Doing business is getting easier
Finding international business investors or creating a startup is becoming easier, according to survey data collected throughout the world.
Nice kicks. But what if they were made by a slave?
If you’re interested in buying a designer handbag for a fraction of the price, you’re not alone. But the hidden costs of counterfeit goods are staggering.
New trade deal is big — especially for him
The most progressive trade deal in history, TPP includes commitments to expand conservation and environmental protection across the Asia-Pacific region.
The original social network: How global diasporas can mean big business
In trade, trust is essential between buyers and sellers. How can distant strangers begin to build that trust? Diaspora communities can be the bridge.
U.S. and other Pacific Rim countries reach ‘very big deal’
In a landmark agreement, countries accounting for nearly half of the world's economy have committed to cut trade barriers and set common standards.
Congress renews landmark U.S.-Africa trade legislation
The AGOA Extension and Enhancement Act of 2015 would extend the landmark law, originally enacted in May 2000, for another 10 years.
U.S. and Vietnam: Once rivals, now partners
Vietnam and the U.S. are celebrating 20 years of normalized diplomatic relations. They have seen a dramatic rise in trade and people-to-people ties.
‘Fast track’: What it means to you
Trade promotion authority will expand workers’ rights, it will protect the environment, and it will promote a free and open Internet.