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The crew of a Chinese Maritime Safety Administration ship arrived in Honolulu Harbor to begin a historic first visit to the United States Tuesday.

Various federal, state and local economic development agencies have banded together to bring the Export University back to Maui July 25 to July 27 at the UH Maui College campus.

On May 4, Maui Mayor Alan M. Arakawa toured the headquarters of Noni Biotech International and invited the company to join a County of Maui trip to Japan and Korea.

n Friday, Governor Neil Abercrombie attended the U.S.-China Economic Trade and Trade Cooperation Forum & Signing Ceremony.

The Hawaii Pacific Export Council (HPEC) has secured new grant funding to help Maui businesses grow their global business.

After two years of preparation and planning, Hawai‘i showed the global community that it is a world-class business destination by serving as host for the 2011 APEC Leaders’ Week.

The Hawaii business community will have an unprecedented opportunity to learn from APEC global leaders at the Asia-Pacific Business Symposium in Waikiki, starting Wednesday, November 9.

Buying missions and showrooms are among the new targeted activities that the state is going to use to promote and develop small business exporters in Hawaii, especially to China.

Hawaii’s business community will have a prime opportunity to network and learn about current Asia-Pacific business issues at a special conference held in conjunction with the APEC economic summit.

Representative from Enterprise Honolulu and the Maui Economic Development Board are hosting a free workshop on September 29 ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leader’s Week conference in November.

The public will have the opportunity to learn about the significance of the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week conference in November in Honolulu. UHMC EdVenture is now offering a Complimentary Training on Sept 22 from 1 to 5pm in the Laulima Building Kahului Campus while space is available.

Last Friday, Noni Biotech International (NBI) headquarters in Haiku was the site of a small business discussion that included Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono.

Effective August 28, Matson says it will reduce its fuel surcharge by two percentage points for its services to Hawaii.

The APEC Hawaii Host Committee today announced the selection of 35 Hawai‘i businesses for the APEC 2011 Hawai‘i Business Innovation Showcase, including six finalists from Maui County.

One lucky high school student will enjoy an opportunity to hear President Obama speak when he attends the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit later this year.

Long-time Hawaii clothing designer Tori Richard has been selected as the manufacturer of volunteer uniforms for the APEC 2011 Leaders’ Week in November.

In cooperation with the East-West Center, and organized by the University of Hawaii, key higher education officials, scholars and experts from throughout the Asia-Pacific region will meet in Honolulu August 4-6 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference on Quality in Higher Education.

Yesterday, the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee announced that it is seeking reliable vendors to supply products and service hospitality gifts at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Week.

In preparation for the upcoming November APEC Leader’s Week, the APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee is looking for a visual displays contractor that can effectively communicate the story of how Hawaii can play a compelling role as an international business partner.

Maui businesses have until June 30 to apply for an unprecedented opportunity to market themselves to the international community at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leader’s Summit in Honolulu in November.