Posts tagged “Brazil”
New Drug Shows Promise in Lessening Impact of Heart Attack Treatments
UniversityTech: Duke researchers say compound passes safety tests, could limit muscle damage in heart.
Developed vs. Developing Country: Tensions Can Affect Business Dealings
International Business Corner: First step in successfully doing business in developing countries is to understand the causes for tension that may affect a relationship.
The Way Forward: Promoting Continued Innovation, Growth in Software, Information Industry
Despite many opportunities for growth, U.S. can’t afford to be complacent in an increasingly technical and competitive global environment, trade group says.
Is the Economic Slowdown a Pause or a Recession?
Some data point to a downturn, but other data are positive. Fed action is crucial in determining what happens now.
Jam Session: Real Instruments for Real Rock Bands
CES 2008: eJamming’s proprietary peer-to-peer technology enables real-time communication amongst musicians equal to multiplayer games in minimal latency.
Doing Business Overseas? Then Let’s Talk about Corruption
International Business Corner: As a US entity you must be aware of both the US legislation and the legislation of the countries where you do business, and the history of enforcement of that legislation.
Cleantech Remains Red Hot for Venture Investments
VentureBeat: Latest quarterly statistics show 48 percent jump to $2.6 billion. Especially hot are solar-related deals.
Cisco Ousts Exec Implicated in Brazil Investigation
Action comes after internal review that ‘found a loophole in compliance with the Code of Conduct of Business at Cisco.’
Know Your Distributor: Overseas Business Is a Mine Field
International Business Corner: As Cisco’s experience in Brazil investigation demonstrates, global companies must navigate very carefully in picking their partners.
Brazilian Authorities Release 3 of 4 Arrested Cisco Employees
Networking gear-maker is caught up in tax investigationl. Among those freed was Cisco’s president for operations in Brazil.
Cisco Denies Acting ‘Inappropriately’ in Brazilian Newspaper Ads
World’s largest networking gear maker launches defense in series of ads. The company also issues an online statement after police raids linked to tax-evasion scam.
Cisco Shuts Offices in Brazil after Raid in Tax Evasion Probe
Cisco is caught up in a massive tax evasion investigation in Brazil and as a result the company has temporarily closed offices in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, according to media reports.
HowStuffWorks to Be Acquired by Discovery Communications in Reported $250M Deal
Knowledge company, which was launched by North Carolina entrepreneur Marshall Brain, will remain based in Atlanta.
Wake Forest Professor Leads Effort for ‘Dirty Bomb’ Detector
UniversityTech: Brad Jones designs an atomic emission detector for Department of Homeland Security.
Another BRIC in Economic Wall - The Arrival of Developing Countries
International Business Corner: Understanding the position of emerging markets is essential for international business success.
