China’s role in global trade shows remains strong despite visa policy
BEIJING — China is a major player in the trade show industry. As the world's second largest economy, economic growth is expected to reach 5% this year. This is great news for the trade show industry. “China’s economy is one of the most dynamic in the world, and its market offers huge business opportunities. Among them, thanks to the large investments in renewable energy, 5G and artificial intelligence in recent years, it is at the forefront of technological innovation. World leading position," said Ricard Zapatero, International Business Director of Fira in Barcelona. Fashion exhibition is one of the emerging fields. From Shanghai to Shenzhen, and even second-tier cities such as Dalian, Ningbo, Haining, and Zhuzhou, fashion exhibitions are booming in China. Giorgio Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Government, and Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, recently held an important meeting in Beijing related to the Chinese trade exhibition…
Chevrolet Bolt battery settlement agreement gets preliminary approval
Chevrolet Bolt battery fire class action lawsuit settlement receives preliminary approval and applies to cars built from 2017 to 2022. October 2, 2024 — A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a Chevrolet Bolt battery settlement after eight class-action lawsuits were consolidated into one. The Chevrolet Bolt battery lawsuit was filed after General Motors began recalling the vehicles because of defective batteries that could cause fires. The class-action lawsuits were filed in the months of late 2020 and early 2021 and involve battery fires in 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles. General Motors agrees to Bolt class action settlement, but the automaker denies the allegations and denies all wrongdoing. Chevrolet Bolt Battery Settlement Agreement Owners of 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolts should understand that most of the "benefits" of the class action settlement are the same things GM was already providing to customers for free long before the settlement was reached. For example, all previous free battery software updates and free battery replacements…
World ECR | US imposes visa restrictions to crack down on business
The U.S. State Department has announced measures to impose additional visa restrictions on multiple individuals "involved in the development or sale of commercial spyware." The operation targeted "individuals who facilitate or financially benefit from the misuse of this technology, which targets journalists, human rights defenders, activists and government officials from around the world," the statement said. Matthew Miller, a spokesman for the department, explained in a September 20 press release: “These restrictions follow recent actions by the U.S. government to combat the misuse of this commercial surveillance technology, including the recent action against Intellexa Supporters of the Spyware Alliance imposed financial sanctions, as well as a U.S.-led joint statement on efforts to combat the proliferation and abuse of commercial spyware. At the same time as his statement, the U.S. State Department also announced that Austria, Estonia, Lithuania and the Netherlands have approved the joint statement, expanding global support from the original 11 countries since the initiative was launched at the…
Japan: Digital Nomad Visa to be launched on March 31, 2024
brief The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (ICRR) was amended on March 31, 2024, introducing a new visa category, the so-called "Digital Nomad Visa," the guidelines for which have become clearer in recent months. The Digital Nomad Visa essentially allows foreigners to stay in Japan for up to six months (out of a year) and work remotely for a foreign company under certain conditions. In principle, foreigners who wish to work in Japan must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) at the Immigration Bureau of Japan before applying for a work visa at the Japanese Embassy in their home country. In contrast, the Digital Nomad Visa does not require a COE because it involves activities carried out under an employment contract with a company or other organization in accordance with foreign laws and regulations. In other words, Digital Nomad Visa applicants only need to apply at the Japanese Embassy in their home country without first obtaining a COE.…
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