Posted on · On Friday's show: How Houston fared in international trade and business in 2021, plans to restore natural prairie around town, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and how bees have influenced human architecture.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A look at global trade in Houston, the cost of keeping kosher, Houston's new theme park, and Weird Al Yankovic.
Posted on · Patrick Jankowski previews the findings that will be presented at the Greater Houston Partnership's annual event looking at the city's role in the global economy.
Posted on · (Above: Countries shaded in blue are among Houstonâs top 20 trading partners. Image Courtesy: Greater Houston Partnership) We often hear that Houston is a global city â but what does that mean? The term might be used to describe our areaâs much-touted cultural diversity. But it could also be used to describe the regionâs role […]
Posted on · We often hear that Houston is a global city – but what does that mean? The term might be used to describe our area's much-touted cultural diversity. But it could also be used to describe the region's role as an international economic engine. To see just where Houston stacked up on the latter front, researchers […]
Posted on · Houston recently hosted a trade delegation from Cuba. It's one example of how Houston is part of the larger global economy. That stands in contrast to what appears to be happening on the national level, as President Donald Trump signs executive orders that seem to take the completely opposite approach. And, after the White House […]
Posted on · The original 1985 Plaza Accord agreement, which James Baker negotiated as President Reagan’s treasury secretary, helped avert trade wars with Japan and West Germany.
Posted on · Nearly 1.5 million Greater Houston residents — almost a quarter of the region's population — were born outside the United States. Many maintain ties to their home countries, strengthening trade and investment links.
Posted on · Trade and foreign investment provide the Houston economy with a crucial buffer against the pain of weak oil and natural gas prices.
Posted on · A new study from the Greater Houston Partnership reveals the value of imports and exports the region handles each year has quintupled since 1998.