The Virginia Economic Development Partnership International Trade team hosted a conference on Wednesday, August 24th, to talk about business opportunities in Morocco. The guest speaker for the event was David Garay, Managing Partner of Indegate Consulting in Casablanca. The event was held online as part of the VEDP’s program to promote international trade. From his …
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Technology
August 24, 2022
USGIF and BAE GEOINT at the Speed of Need Conference
The USGIF and BAE hosted the GEOINT at the Speed of Need Conference at the BAE Conference Center in Falls Church, Virginia. The event provided a forum for leading industry, defense, and government innovators and analysts to make new connections and share the latest developments in GEOINT business and technology. BAE provided several demos, briefings, ...
Africa Business
August 24, 2022
Africa Business Trends and Outlook
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership hosted its Africa Business Conference at the Tower Club in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia on August 26, 2022. The guest speaker, Richard Zurba of Zurcom International based in Johannesburg, South Africa, shared insights on the many opportunities and challenges for business investors in the burgeoning Africa market.
Asia Information Technology
August 23, 2022
Taro Kono Appointed as Digital Minister for Japan
Taro Kono has been appointed as the new Digital Minister for the Government of Japan. An outspoken proponent of modernization, Minister Kono is pushing for Japanese government and industry to move away from analog technology and processes and adopt contemporary digital tools. For example, many Japanese offices still use the traditional hanko seal as an ...
Cybersecurity Encryption Hackers Space Technology
July 21, 2022
Satellite Cybersecurity Operations and Defense
Introduction The cybersecurity threat to satellites will continue to increase as state-sponsored hackers, criminal organizations, terrorists, and individual hackers and hacking groups seek to disrupt satellite networks for espionage, financial gain, political objectives, to create disorder, or acquire fame among other hackers. Establishing a strong defense against these threats requires a holistic approach that addresses …
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October 13, 2020
China Olive Oil Market Analysis
-- By Kimberly Kim -- Q1: Is there any interest from Chinese buyers to purchase US olive oil? The Chinese middle class is booming and imports of foreign products continue to grow. Chinese consumer market interest in foreign olive oil has experienced an increase in recent years. As more and more Chinese consumers start to appreciate foreign ...