Going Global Translates to a Healthier Bottom Line 27 Aug 2013 | 03:01 pm

A study commissioned by HSBC Bank USA and carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit, looked at globally oriented companies in the Southeast over the past six years.  Here's what it found:  Compan...

Greensboro, North Carolina Poised to Become Major Player in the World of Exports 26 Aug 2013 | 12:23 pm

Greensboro, North Carolina is on a mission to prove that people in different areas can work together to create more jobs and improve the local economy. The area already has a robust export business. ...

The Sea and Sky Look All One Fabric 24 Aug 2013 | 02:47 pm

"So fine was the morning except for a streak of wind here and there that the sea and sky looked all one fabric, as if sails were stuck high up in the sky, or the clouds had dropped down into the sea.”...

Export Pros Share Their Stories 23 Aug 2013 | 04:52 pm

Setting Up an e-Commerce Credit Card System in Emerging Markets 22 Aug 2013 | 05:04 pm

Enabling broader credit card functionality and multiple payment options on your e-commerce site allows you to sell to emerging markets, which comprise more than half of the world’s population, and to ...

According to the United Nations, World Population to Grow to 9 billion by 2050 21 Aug 2013 | 04:52 pm

As the world population surges, what will the impact be on cities? ... the number of those living in urban areas will swell by 3 billion to hit 6.3 billion. With demand from cities for energy and res...

Rethink the Global Rules 20 Aug 2013 | 06:27 pm

Philippa Dee, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, the Australian National University, writes about the prospects for trade in the Asian century, which appear good. How...

According to David Shambaugh, China Goes Global 19 Aug 2013 | 01:40 pm

David Shambaugh says, "China punches below its weight." The USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a talk by David Shambaugh on his new book China Goes Global (very positive reviews). Shambaugh examines Chi...

Got the Wedding Bell Blues? 17 Aug 2013 | 02:44 pm

Madonna Della Strada Chapel:  Loyola University Chicago.  Picture-perfect for weddings. Photo courtesy:  ©Laurel Delaney 2013.  All rights reserved.

Think Global, Act Social 16 Aug 2013 | 03:34 pm

Below is an infographic on China's social dynasty and digital globalization for 2013.  Have a look at what you should keep in mind -- regional differences, languages and localization, for example -- w...