News

2016

  • Costa Rica’s Román Macaya on Migrant Dilemma - Washington, D.C. | WASHINGTON, DC, USA - Costa Rica has long been the destination of choice for poor immigrants from neighboring Nicaragua. But now, the country is becoming a refuge for increasing numbers of Salvadorans fleeing violent crime and gangs, Cubans desperate to reach the U.S. border,... more

  • WTCSD: telling SD's innovation story in Japan - San Diego | OSAKA, JAPAN -  By Nikia Clarke, director of World Trade Center San Diego Konichiwa from Osaka! Given the deep linkages between our regions, it is fitting that the World Trade Center San Diego 2016 calendar of trade and investment activities begins with a targeted foc... more

  • Views on Algeria: Highlighting Spanish Heritage - MADRID, SPAIN - In preparation for the upcoming General Assembly in Algiers, learn more about Algeria's rich shared history with Spain and its appeal as a tourist destination. Represented by the National Office of Tourism (ONT), Algeria took part to the 36th Tourism and Trav... more

  • City’s First Battery-Powered Charging Pile - China (Beijing) | BEIJING, CHINA - The capital city’s first battery-powered charging pile is expected to open after Chinese New Year in Basement 4 of China World Tower. Using a battery which stores energy by night, the newly installed pile can power electrical equipment including hybrid and el... more

  • Dior opens largest China flagship store - China (Beijing) | BEIJING, CHINA - Christian Dior has opened its largest flagship store yet in mainland China at China WTC Beijing’s mall. The China World Mall boutique in Beijing is split across two levels, featuring a floor-to-ceiling, double layer glass façade that emulates fine feminine fa... more

  • WTC Moscow’s experts at the 5 Eurasian Event Forum - Moscow | MOSCOW, RUSSIA - From January 20 to 22, the PetroCongress Center in St. Petersburg hosted the 5th Jubilee Eurasian Event Forum and Forum Event Live, both held under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. This year, more than 450 represe... more

  • Prime Minister Inaugurated WTC Chittagong - Chittagong | CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH -  Jan. 30, 2016 – The Prime Minister of Bangladesh H. E. Sheikh Hasina opened World Trade Center Chittagong today. She was joined by Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Minister of Finance of Bangladesh, Mr. TofaelAhmed, Minister of Commerce of Bangladesh, Mr.... more

  • Ambassador to Promote Indo-Portuguese Ties - Mumbai | MUMBAI, INDIA - H.E. Mr. Joao da Camara, Ambassador of Portugal to India visited World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai, along with Mr. Rui Baceira, Consul General of Portugal in Goa, Mr. Joao Rodrigues – Economic Counselor, Embassy of New Delhi on February 1, 2016. Mr. Kamal Morar... more

  • DAMIANI DEBUTS at WTC China Beijing - China (Beijing) | BEIJING, CHINA - From Italy to China, glamorous DAMIANI brings traditional artisanship and graceful style. Over the last century, celebrities, political leaders and royal family members have embraced this iconic Italian brand. Founded in Valenza, the jewelry brand has now open... more

  • Revitalizing the World Trade Center Los Angeles - Los Angeles | LOS ANGELES, CA, USA - The World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) is currently being reinvented under the direction of Stephen Cheung, the President of WTCLA. Mr. Cheung has not only been working tirelessly to reestablish the WTCLA through forging new partnerships and rekindl... more