INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL & INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS
10 March 2015
GROW GLOBAL NEWS
growglobal.com – Sarah Carroll, Grow Global’s founder, will be running a masterclass for UKTI South East on Website Optimisation and Social Media for International Trade in Milton Keynes on 11 March 2015. The web optimisation masterclass is suitable for exporting businesses in London and the South East seeking to increase the efficiency of their current website for international trade, by developing an international, multilingual or localised website. It is also an excellent training event for anybody working in the web or international sales team of an exporter who needs a refresher in this area. Read more>>
INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL NEWS
bbc.co.uk – Amazon, the US online retail giant, has opened another shop on rival Alibaba’s Tmall marketplace in China. Amazon is offering food, women’s footwear, toys and kitchenware on the platform in an attempt to expand further into the huge Chinese market. Read more>>
bbc.co.uk – An expat American has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates for comments he posted on Facebook while in the US. Helicopter mechanic Ryan Pate wrote the Facebook post while in Florida after arguing with employer Global Aerospace Logistics (Gal) over sick leave. Read more>>
INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS
bbc.co.uk – China’s monthly trade surplus hit a record $60.6bn (£40.3bn) in February, as exports grew and imports slid back. Exports were up 48.3% year on year to $169.2bn, and imports dropped by a fifth to $108.6bn, said the country’s General Administration of Customs. The growth in exports was well ahead of analyst expectations. Read more>>
bbc.co.uk – The European Central Bank has raised this year’s eurozone growth forecast to 1.5%, up from 1% previously. It also said it would start its quantitative easing programme, first announced in January, next week. Bank boss Mario Draghi said economic growth in the eurozone would strengthen slowly to reach 2.1% by 2017. Read more>>
OTHER INTERNATIONAL NEWS
BBC – Venezuela installs finger scanners in supermarkets>>
BBC – China media: Economic target>>
BBC – Exam changes risk problems for schools, says head>>
BBC – Mexican president begins UK state visit>>
BBC – The man who posted himself to Australia>>
BBC – China and US clash over software backdoor proposals>>
BBC – The South Africa dance film making waves>>
BBC – Eurovision: UK Duo Electro Velvet earn mixed reaction>>
BBC – Translation matters: The unsung heroes of world literature>>
BBC – China sets 2015 growth target at 7%>>
BBC – Alan Watts: NI start-up firms ‘bypassing banks’ says leading entrepreneur>>
BBC – The global fight to attract foreign entrepreneurs>>
BBC – Thomas Cook shares jump after Fosun buys 5% stake>>
BBC – China: Why 10 million is the key number>>
Vox – 25 Maps that explain the English language>>
The Guardian – Diplomats’ language skills can prevent wars – we must not let them slide>>
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