FTZ

China (Yunnan) Pilot Free Trade Zone Welcomes Foreign Investors

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Located in Yunnan Province in Southwestern China, China (Yunnan) Pilot Free Trade Zone has been attracting foreign investors with its proactive policies since its establishment in August 2019.

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  • Located in Yunnan Province in Southwestern China, China (Yunnan) Pilot Free Trade Zone has been attracting foreign investors with its proactive policies since its establishment in August 2019.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220920006031/en/
    Service Hall of Kunming Area of Yunnan Pilot Free Trade Zone (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Yunnan Pilot FTZ is one of Chinas first three FTZs located in China's border areas.
  • It consists of three zones, namely the Kunming Zone, the Honghe Zone, and The Dehong Zone.
  • The Kunming Zone, located in Kunming City, has an area of 76 km2 (including the 0.58 km2 Kunming Comprehensive Free Trade Zone) and focuses on the development of high-end manufacturing, aviation logistics, digital economy, base for corporate headquarters, and other industries.

QAD Precision to be a Gold Sponsor and Exhibit at the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Expo

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

QAD Precision (QAD), an industry-leading provider of global trade and transportation execution solutions, will have a booth and speaking session at the NAFTZ 2022 Annual Conference and Exposition in Miami, Florida.

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  • QAD Precision (QAD), an industry-leading provider of global trade and transportation execution solutions, will have a booth and speaking session at the NAFTZ 2022 Annual Conference and Exposition in Miami, Florida.
  • QAD is also a gold sponsor for the event.
  • Additionally, make sure to stop by booth 18 to talk to QAD's experts about your foreign-trade zone (FTZ) needs.
  • Those who visit the booth will have the opportunity to speak and network with QAD Foreign-Trade Zone experts.

Avelo Airlines Expands Michigan Service with Second Popular Florida Destination

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

LANSING, Mich. and KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service from Lansing and Kalamazoo with the addition of a second nonstop Florida destination – Fort Myers. Avelo is the only airline offering the Southwest and Mid-Michigan regions affordable, convenient and nonstop access to The Sunshine State.

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  • Avelo brings Michigan new era of affordability, choice and Convenience in air travel
    LANSING, Mich. and KALAMAZOO, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines announced today it is expanding service from Lansing and Kalamazoo with the addition of a second nonstop Florida destination Fort Myers.
  • Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service from the Southwest and Mid-Michigan regions to Florida.
  • Last month, Avelo announced its Michigan arrival at LAN and AZO with exclusive nonstop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning October 26.
  • Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Director Craig Williams, A.A.E.said, "We are excited to be part of Avelo Airlines' expansion in Michigan.

QAD FTZ Achieves Veracode Verified Team Tier Status

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced its achievement of Veracode Verified Team status for its Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) solution .

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  • QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced its achievement of Veracode Verified Team status for its Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) solution .
  • As part of Veracode Verified, QAD can now demonstrate that its FTZ solution has undergone security testing as part of the development practice.
  • With validation that all requirements of Veracode Verified Team Tier status have been met, QAD FTZ meets high standards that promote fast and secure code deployments for customers.
  • For a complete list of QAD applications achieving Veracode Verified status, visit the Veracode website .

Waterborne Trade in Rio South Texas

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The region of Rio South Texas, located at the Gulf of Mexico and the Heart of the North American Supply Chain, strongly contributes to the nation's and the state's global trade success.

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  • The region of Rio South Texas, located at the Gulf of Mexico and the Heart of the North American Supply Chain, strongly contributes to the nation's and the state's global trade success.
  • These routes serve manufacturing industries in Rio South Texas and beyond.
  • Exporting and importing from and to Rio South Texas is no problem via the globally connected Port of Brownsville.
  • If you are looking to manufacture in North America for North America, look at what Rio South Texas has to offer.

Waterborne Trade in Rio South Texas

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The region of Rio South Texas, located at the Gulf of Mexico and the Heart of the North American Supply Chain, strongly contributes to the nation's and the state's global trade success.

Key Points: 
  • The region of Rio South Texas, located at the Gulf of Mexico and the Heart of the North American Supply Chain, strongly contributes to the nation's and the state's global trade success.
  • These routes serve manufacturing industries in Rio South Texas and beyond.
  • Exporting and importing from and to Rio South Texas is no problem via the globally connected Port of Brownsville.
  • If you are looking to manufacture in North America for North America, look at what Rio South Texas has to offer.

3 Legged Thing Reveal New "Darkness" Universal and Dedicated Camera L-brackets

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Monday, August 1, 2022

STAGSDEN, England, August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building on the continued success of both their dedicated and universal L-brackets, 3 Legged Thing has announced "Darkness" - a beautifully anodised limited edition matte black colourway for their QR11 2.0, Zelda, Roxie, and Gracy L-brackets.

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  • STAGSDEN, England, August 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building on the continued success of both their dedicated and universal L-brackets, 3 Legged Thing has announced "Darkness" - a beautifully anodised limited edition matte black colourway for their QR11 2.0, Zelda, Roxie, and Gracy L-brackets.
  • "We're excited to offer this limited colourway to our customers," said Stuart Boston, Chief Operations Officer, 3 Legged Thing.
  • 3 Legged Thing's QR11 2.0 universal L-bracket is compatible with a wide range of different cameras from a variety of different manufacturers.
  • 3 Legged Thing designed Roxie to perfectly fit both the Canon EOS R5 and R6 cameras, and now also fits the new EOS R5 C cine camera.

ICAIE Issues New Report on the Dark Side of Illicit Economies and Trade-Based Money Laundering: Free Trade Zones, Ports, and Financial Safe Havens

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Monday, June 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE) , a national security non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC, released a new 2022 report entitled, "The Dark Side of Illicit Economies and TBML: Free Trade Zones, Ports, and Financial Safe Havens".

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  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies (ICAIE) , a national security non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC, released a new 2022 report entitled, "The Dark Side of Illicit Economies and TBML: Free Trade Zones, Ports, and Financial Safe Havens".
  • The ICAIE report and recommendations outline the importance of public-private partnerships to counter illicit trade and TBML.
  • These funds fuel growing corruption, instability and violence while destabilizing markets in the Americas and around the world.
  • Criminal actors and threat networks connected through global super fixers exploit advances in technology, transportation and other critical infrastructure for illicit enrichment.

China's Chongqing Shares Growth Dividends after A Year into Comprehensive Pilot Program for Sevice Sector Opening

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Monday, May 23, 2022

CHONGQING, China, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In mid-May, a press conference was held to introduce Chongqing's first annualreport on the Comprehensive Pilot Program for Service Sector Opening.

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  • CHONGQING, China, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In mid-May, a press conference was held to introduce Chongqing's first annualreport on the Comprehensive Pilot Program for Service Sector Opening.
  • Chongqing is located in China's western region which is home to 400 millionpeople and one of the country's most promising areas.
  • In recent years, Chongqing hasbeen approved to implement pilot projects of FTZ, comprehensve innovativedevelopment of trade in services, service sector opening and internationalconsumption central city.
  • In the financial sector, theQDLP pilot program was implemented and cross-border financing for science andtechnology enterprieses and exchange rate hedging services come true.

GoGlobal Launches Employer of Record (EOR) Services in the United Arab Emirates

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoGlobal, the world's fastest-growing, privately-owned provider of global Employer of Record (EOR) services, announced today the opening of operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoGlobal , the world's fastest-growing, privately-owned provider of global Employer of Record (EOR) services, announced today the opening of operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • GoGlobal is already a premier provider of EOR services, also known as an international professional employment organization (PEO), in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.
  • Foreign direct investment (FDI) from multinational companies (MNCs) is booming in the UAE, thanks to fast-paced economic growth and business-friendly free trade zones (FTZ).
  • GoGlobal is the world's fastest-growing, privately-owned Global Employer of Record (EOR) service provider, with a globally distributed and remote workforce.