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Indiana Collaborates with India’s Infosys on American IT Jobs

by Xinxin Zhang on Sep 19,2017

Infosys signed a five-year agreement with Purdue University, allowing Purdue to train American professionals that Infosys will hire.

First US Crude Oil Export to India Comes from Texas

by Xinxin Zhang on Sep 14,2017

India imported crude oil from the United States for the first time in forty years, and is expected to increase import in the next 20 years.

China is Nuts for California Pistachios

by Heejae Park on Sep 11,2017

Also featured in: Asia, China

Miss California has toured China annually with her State’s official snack

Toyota Contributes $5 Million to Driverless Vehicle Testing Center in Michigan

by Xinxin Zhang on Sep 7,2017

The new facility can help automakers test self-driving vehicles in a highway-style system and build a safer and more efficient transportation system.

Amazon to Open a Retail Center in Melbourne

by Heejae Park on Sep 6,2017

Also featured in: Asia, Australia

US based e-commerce corporation will install retail center in Melbourne, allowing easier access to Asian markets

Uniqlo Brings Clothing Vending Machines to US Customers

by Xinxin Zhang on Aug 23,2017

Consumers can now buy Uniqlo clothes from vending machines in 10 locations in the United States.

New Investment Strengthens Maryland-Japan Ties

by Sarah Wang on Aug 15,2017

Also featured in: Asia, Japan

The newest Japanese investment project in Harford County, Maryland builds upon strong Maryland-Japan ties in trade, education, and security cooperation.

The First US Remake of A Korean Drama Debuts This Summer

by Yeo-Ri Kim on Aug 10,2017

Also featured in: Asia, South Korea

The huge popularity of a Korean drama offers opportunities to collaborate between the US and Korean media and entertainment industries.

Chinese-owned SF Motors to Buy AM General Plant in Indiana

by Xinxin Zhang on Aug 9,2017

In June, Chinese-owned electric vehicle company SF Motors announced a definitive agreement with American manufacturer AM General to purchase its commercial assembly plant in South Bend, Indiana. This plant once manufactured...

New Export Opportunities and Investment Strengthen Louisiana-China Ties

by Sarah Wang on Aug 2,2017

Also featured in: Asia, China

Louisiana has the opportunity to continue to grow its relationship with China, its largest export market, thanks to rice and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade, as well as chemical manufacturing investments.

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