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Industry Reports
Asia Pacific
Taiwan Top Industries Report
February 22, 2024
The United States is Taiwan’s second-largest trade partner with a long-standing, strong relationship. Taiwan has a population of 23.4 million and a strong economy. This report addresses opportunities for Virginia businesses in the following sectors: cybersecurity, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, automation and robotics, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for civilian applications.
Training
Virtual
Exploring Taiwan's Top Industries for Virginia Businesses
February 22, 2024
Join VEDP and Tractus Asia to learn more about the top four industries for Virginia businesses in Taiwan. During this one-hour webinar, you will hear from Michael Hirou and Liran Golan about the opportunities, growth drivers, and challenges in the Taiwanese market.
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Training
Virtual
The Culture Map: Navigating Cross-Cultural Communication
February 6, 2024
Join VEDP – International Trade for a webinar on how to effectively navigate cross-cultural communications. In this session, Karen Cvitkovich, Founder of Mosaic Global Solutions, will provide real life case studies and concrete strategies for bridging and leveraging cultural differences.
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Training
Virtual
Doing Business in West Africa: Addressing Financing Challenges in West Africa
January 30, 2024
Join VEDP for a panel discussion about addressing financing challenges for export and investment in West Africa. Moderated by Prosper Africa, representatives from commercial banks and the U.S. government will share information about their role within the financing landscape in Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire – as well as regionally – and particular considerations and services available for U.S. companies interested in exporting and/or investing in both countries.
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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
January 5, 2024
The U.S. has made little progress in finalizing trade deals over the past three months. However, U.S. trade negotiators have continued discussions in a number of countries that could make it easier for Virginia companies to do business abroad, including in many smaller markets, such as Bangladesh, Kenya, Paraguay, and more.
Training
Virtual
Incoterms 2020: A Practical Guide to the 11 Terms & Their Implications
December 14, 2023
Join Kuehne+Nagel and VEDP - International Trade for a practical guide to Incoterms® 2020 and their implications for international business.
Incoterms® were first introduced in 1936 by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to establish commonly accepted definitions and rules related to the delivery of goods between trading partners worldwide. ICC has periodically revised the Incoterms® rules to reflect changes in the international trade system.
More accessible and easier to use, Incoterms® 2020 includes more detailed explanatory notes with enhanced graphics to illustrate the responsibilities of importers and exporters for each Incoterms® rule.