Sentences with phrase «countries are in competition»

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The EU competition authority said in 2014 the Amazon subsidiary paid a tax deductible royalty to a Luxembourg - based limited liability partnership which was not subject to the country's tax regime.

While everyone in New Orleans knows what an amazing place to launch and grow a company it is, not everyone else in the rest of the country is convinced of that yet, and so you get the same amount of resources that you would in a larger entrepreneurial, community without all of the competition.

With lowering levels of entrepreneurship in the country, chances are that other countries could provide greater competition, often at lower labor rates, creating increased pressure on U.S. entrepreneurs.

Azevedo said four out of five job losses in industrialised countries were not due to competition from cheap imports but to automation and efficiency campaigns that allowed firms to cut their workforce.

That logic is another reason why OPEC countries have less of an incentive to cut back production: renewable energy sources is starting to give fossil fuels some serious competition, and oil - exporting countries have an interest in keeping oil a cheap alternative.

«No Country for Old Men» faced some serious competition in the race for best picture («There Will Be Blood,» «Juno,» «Atonement,» «Michael Clayton»), but it still managed to triumph.

They ultimately want all privacy regulations of ISPs to return to the FTC, but for now, they say any FCC privacy policies should follow the FTC's framework, which could create more competition in a digital - advertising market where Google and Facebook are by far the two most dominant players in the country.

Pairs figure skater Savchenko was born in Ukraine in 1984 and competed in her first Olympic competition in 2002 at the Salt Lake City Games for her home country.

Several Southeast Asian countries are looking to replace or update aging rail networks, provoking fierce commercial competition between Japan and China which have expertise in developing high speed trains.

It seems that citizens in the two competing superpowers are feeling the heat, and competition may be chipping away at amity between the two countries.

So as BlackBerry is battered by the competition, and we wring our hands wondering where the country's next Research In Motion will come from, look to Mike.

In the speech, the former minister also voices concern about Ottawa's failure to conclude trade agreements in Asia, saying the country is facing increased competition in the energy sector, naming the U.S. and Russia in particulaIn the speech, the former minister also voices concern about Ottawa's failure to conclude trade agreements in Asia, saying the country is facing increased competition in the energy sector, naming the U.S. and Russia in particulain Asia, saying the country is facing increased competition in the energy sector, naming the U.S. and Russia in particulain the energy sector, naming the U.S. and Russia in particulain particular.

* Private help: The AT&T Export Hotline [phone]), a fairly extensive «fax - back» service, is a good place to start to find demographics and industry reports that assess market conditions, competition, and top sales opportunities in a given country.

«The paper essentially argues that the Internet has not diffused throughout the world in a random way, but rather that there are systematic patterns to its spread,» explains Guillà © n. «We found that those systematic patterns don't have to do with privatization or competition in the telecommunications sector, but they do have to do with entrepreneurship and with how democratic a country is.

As for the ongoing discussion among Canadians about the level of competition in the country's telecom industry, Engelhart believes «the market is already very competitive.»

With cities like Seattle raising minimum wage significantly higher than their state's mandate ($ 15 versus $ 9.32 per hour, in Seattle and Washington), minimum wage gaps» effect on competition and employment is becoming an issue across the country.

However, Cooper said that «both countries know that given the scale and pace of China's military modernization, it's just a matter of time before China is able to outclass Japan in most areas of the military competition.»

Manufacturing is routinely relocated to take advantage of lower labor costs in different countries, and competition among suppliers to get a contract from a major athletic shoe brand is high.

«Insulation from competition, high resource prices, generally good trade with the U.S., and other conditions have meant that Canadian businesses have not had to innovate as much as businesses in other countries in order to be profitable,» the board found.

In his first interview since Macron was elected, the outgoing Finance Minister said that Macron could achieve a majority despite stiff competition from right - wing politicians when the country goes to the polls once again for its parliamentary elections on June 11 and 18.

«France is a country that doesn't have the best image in terms of competition and business,» notes Adyoulike's Verdier.

Countries wanting to run a trade surplus will find it more difficult to do so because they will be funding their competition in the USA.

Chicago is chasing one of the country's largest corporate headquarters deals in years, joining what is sure to be a fierce competition to land Amazon's second headquarters.

Even before President Trump announced the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, many industry observers say the odds were stacked against Tesla and SolarCity, considering the competition it faces in China, where the country's investments in solar and other renewables far outpace the rest of the world.

A first time competitor, Ted Siebert, came all the way from Illinois just to compete in this sand sculpting competition, «in the professional circuit, this is probably maybe one of ten masters marquee events in the country, there aren't that many you know.

«It would be best for all three countries if we do this quickly,» Schwanen said in an interview, speculating that negotiators might aim for a result «where Canada and Mexico can say they've avoided the worst, and the U.S. can say we've gained some protection against unfair competition and gained some access.»

Walmart is selling its British unit, Asda, to local rival Sainsbury's for 7.3 billion pounds ($ 10.1 billion), a deal that lets the world's largest retailer focus on online sales in countries where it has stronger growth prospects and faces less - intense competition.

The inability of Canadian carriers to provide competitive levels of service and pricing compared to other countries is a sad testament to the lack of diversity and competition in the Canadian marketplace.

In addition to its e-commerce business, JD.com is one of 11 companies in China with a permit to lease wireless capacity from the nation's existing carriers in a trial intended to boost competition in the country's phone markeIn addition to its e-commerce business, JD.com is one of 11 companies in China with a permit to lease wireless capacity from the nation's existing carriers in a trial intended to boost competition in the country's phone markein China with a permit to lease wireless capacity from the nation's existing carriers in a trial intended to boost competition in the country's phone markein a trial intended to boost competition in the country's phone markein the country's phone market.

The change is one of many in the North American energy landscape affecting Pemex, which also faces competition in exploration and production as Mexico prepares to allow foreign oil companies back into the country for the first time in 75 years.

The most successful venture I've pushed here in our country is designer cakes and ever since the surge of foodie reality shows, competition suddenly became tight.

Despite facing stiff competition from the Chinese players in Indian smartphone market, Apple grew its net profit in the country by 44 % at Rs...

Urdu still serves as a social link between Indian and Pakistani Muslims; poetic competitions are held both in India and Pakistan and Urdu poets from both countries take part in them.

To me more important is the fact that so long as the church remains a religious community in competition with other religious communities, the church can never say that in Christ it sacramentally represents the destiny of all peoples in the country.

Sometimes these are reminiscent of the tensions to be found in the relations of states and provinces to nation as a whole, sometimes to the more acerbic dissensions among the branches of the armed forces, all equally pledged to the defense of the country; sometimes they seem very similar to the tensions found among Roman Catholic religious orders; sometimes they seem like economic competition.

While harsh competition between companies, countries, towns and workers generates exclusion and insecurity for the increasing numbers of people, in the North and also in the South, there does appear to be an awakening of citizens and of social forces.

Robert Bork is an acknowledged expert on the stiff competition for that accolade, not least by courts in this country.

Entries were received from several countries in 2017 and this year Brockmans, which is sold in over 30 countries, is hoping that the competition will attract entries from even more countries around the globe.

«Linda J. Amendt is an accomplished and experienced baker and home canner, winning over 900 awards in state and county fair food competitions across the country, including nearly 600 first place blue ribbons and special awards for excellence, and earning national recognition for her exquisite food creations.»

HELENA, CA (Apr. 07, 2015)-- The most influential critics and competitions in the country are recognizing the quality craftsmanship of the wines of Cairdean Vineyards and menus at The Farmer & The Fox gastropub and Butterscots Bakery & Deli at Cairdean Estate, Napa Valley's Wine & Food Village.

AR Metallizing was chosen by a panel of independent judges as the best in their country in this Awards» category and will now go on to represent Belgium in the final stage of the competition.

«If you look at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition or the Global Spirits Masters in London, Australia is often the best performing non-traditional gin country.

«This industry is directly improving returns at the farmgate through increased domestic competition — indeed the record prices we are seeing in saleyards across the country right now can at least in part be attributed to the strong demand from our live export markets.

For the 21st time, The Golden Spurtle competition took place in the beautiful village of Carrbridge, in the Highlands of Scotland where the country is so beautiful, and everyone so warm and friendly, that I just didn't want to leave.

What I did understand very easily was the Redmond EURO2016 Concept challenge, which was to cook something from one of the countries participating in to Euro 2016 football competition.

Standing out against the competition were candidates Maya, of JKS Restaurants, who is working alongside head of operations to develop the drinks offering across the group, and The Railway Kitchen's Martin Bilsborough, both of whom will work closely with bartenders in their respective cities and around the country to deliver bespoke training sessions, interactive master - classes, and consumer and trade tasting events to communicate the distinctive flavour profile and production process of Half Hitch gin.

Every packaging manufacturer in the land has got to pay it, so it's not altering your competition with the other manufacturers and the other is that for that very small amount of money you're buying reputational improvement; litter reduction; better materials; a circular economy; job creation; a greener country; leading the way over the rest of the UK — you're buying a whole load of benefits for Scotland.»

Competitions are held in a growing number of countries and regions around the world, including Italy, the UK, USA, Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium and other locations, with more competitions addeCompetitions are held in a growing number of countries and regions around the world, including Italy, the UK, USA, Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium and other locations, with more competitions addecompetitions added each year.

The deal, which Murray Goulburn has said is key to its survival, was cast into doubt last month when the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said the takeover could leave some dairy farmers in the state of Victoria, the country's largest milk - producing region, with little choice when selling their milk.

Britain's dairy trade deficit grew again in 2005, highlighting that the country is still too reliant on lower margin commodity goods, leaving the domestic market exposed to foreign competition.