MIL-OSI United Kingdom: News story: New T Levels mark a revolution in technical education
Source: UK Government The first 52 colleges and post-16 providers to teach new T Levels were named today (27 May) as Education Secretary Damian Hinds set out his vision for a world-class technical education system.T Levels are courses, which will be on a par with A levels and will provide young people with a choice […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Europe: Answer – Classification of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems under the Harmonised System – E-001455/2018
Source: European Parliament The Commission is aware that electronic tobacco-heating systems in the form mentioned by the Honourable Member or in other forms (using capsules which contain solid tobacco, or cartridges (e-liquids) which sometimes contain neither tobacco nor nicotine) are increasingly being developed as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. All these devices are designed to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism to Be Held in Thailand
Source: Government Of Thailand The 4th UNWTO World Gastronomy Forum will be held in Bangkok from 30 May to 1 June 2018. Thailand will be the first Asian country to host this event, organized annually by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Introductory Statement by Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor to the World Trade Organisation Public Lecture
Source: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Introductory Statement by Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor to the World Trade Organisation Public Lecture 21 May 2018 University of South Pacific The Director General of the World Trade Organisation, H. E. Roberto Azevêdo Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Derrick Armstrong Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen May I join the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Pacific Trade Officials Prepare for World Trade Organisation Negotiations
Source: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Fiji (May 23, 2018) – Senior officials of Pacific trade, fisheries, agriculture and commerce sectors are in Suva this week for a collective reflection on the outcomes of the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC11) and to evaluate their approaches and strategies on a way forward as they prepare […]
Read More →MIL-OSI EU-Baltics: Russia-Japan Business Dialogue
Source: President of Russia – The Kremlin – English President of Russia Vladimir Putin: I will just say a few words.Japan is undoubtedly one of our priority partners when it comes to cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. And not just in Asia. We would like our relations with Japan to acquire global dimension.Actually, our Japanese friends often act exactly like that. Mr Repik has just […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell, Winemakers: British Columbians Deserve a Glass of Washington Wine
Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.25.18 Cantwell, Winemakers: British Columbians Deserve a Glass of Washington Wine Regulations in British Columbia keep Washington wines off store shelves Seattle, WA – Today, on National Wine Day, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Washington Winegrowers Association, and the Washington Wine Institute released the following statements […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Reichert, Brady Respond to U.S. WTO Challenge of Canadian Restrictions on American Wine
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dave Reichert (8th District Washington) Washington, DC – House Ways and Means Committee Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert (R-WA) issued the following statement regarding the Administration’s decision to request the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel challenging Canada’s unfair restrictions on the sale of U.S. wine. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI EU-Baltics: St Petersburg International Economic Forum plenary session
Source: President of Russia – The Kremlin – English Foreign heads of state and government, heads of major Russian and international companies and banks, leading experts and politicians from around the world were invited to the forum. Honorary SPIEF guests include French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.The plenary session participants also include IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde as well as Vice President of the People’s Republic […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Maloney’s Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights saves $12 billion a year for consumers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (12th District of New York) Washington, DC Office 2308 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-0001 Phone: 202-225-7944Fax: 202-225-4709 Hours:Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm Manhattan District Office 1651 3rd Avenue, Suite 311 New York, NY 10128-3679 Phone: 212-860-0606Fax: 212-860-0704 Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm Queens District Office 31-19 Newtown Ave. Astoria, […]
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