China will work with the
other BRICS countries to put in place an action plan for skills-training to
increase productivity and reduce poverty.
China plans to get rid of poverty and build a moderately prosperous
society by 2020. Skills training are one of the approaches for meeting the
challenging target. BRICS countries represent 43 per cent of the world’s
population. Being that I was once an
Electrician I think this is a good idea to have a program that will build on apprenticeships
and skills.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
China exports surge in January
China surpassed the expectations of economists by increasing their exports by 7.9% versus the same time one year ago. In January, China also saw an increase in exports to the United States by 9%. China also increased their imports by 16.7% from last January as well. These two factors indicate that China's economy is stronger than economists have forecasted.
BRICS Countries Urge Others to Oppose Trade Protectionism
BRICS countries today urged other nations around the world to oppose trade protectionism and encouraged transparent global trade. The BRICS nations also urged countries to resist anti-global thinking that is starting to rear its ugly head. They also stated that wealthy countries need to lead the way with helping developing countries and their trade agreements. I personally think this is a great idea. This would help consumers around the world by reducing the costs that are passed on to them by added taxes and tariffs.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
BRICS still cooperating with Syria
BRICS countries have condemned the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons last week, but they have stated that they will still continue to do business with Syria. To me this seems like a hollow condemnation of Syria using chemical weapons because they will continue to do business with them. If BRICS were really serious they would stop doing business with them. I think the biggest factor in this all is the fact that the Russian government has supported the Syrian government since the beginning of it's civil war. I think the rest of the BRICS countries don't want to go against the Russians. I know this topic doesn't have a lot to do with international business, but I thought it was important information to bring to everyone's attention.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
BRICS members are fighting TRIPS on pharmacueticals
The BRICS members are going to seek support from WTO in disputes with EU and US drugs patents. They are wanting to promote cheaper generic drugs to their own population stating that the developing countries rights "to promote access to medicines for all". But the large drug companies are stating this will cost them billions in lost sales.
http://thebricspost.com/brics-push-back-against-eu-us-on-drug-patents/#.WOGlKYWcFYc
http://thebricspost.com/brics-push-back-against-eu-us-on-drug-patents/#.WOGlKYWcFYc
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