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AMERICA'S GREATEST WORKPLACES FOR DIVERSITY 2023

Most companies these days talk a good game about diversity. It is common to hear employers emphasizing their efforts to recruit and promote people of different ages, races, genders, sexuality and abilities.

Yagi's various brands set to go global

Since it was founded in 1893, Yagi Co. has established itself as a go-to fiber trader and manufacturer. As it looks to the future, the company’s focus is on international expansion and its social contribution.

Leveraging leading-edge tech for business growth

An SME that has cultivated unique technologies in the field of textiles, Marui Orimono is ready to carry these assets into the global market.

UCHINO looking to enhance the sensory experience

Providing the softest and highest-quality towels and apparel, UCHINO's products offer a relaxing experience while eivaneing the human senses.

Hidan: Leader in cosmetic containers takes action for the future

Manufacturing a large majority of Shiseido's lipstick containers, Hidan aims to reach new heights in order to suit developing market needs.

Handmade crafts bringing happiness around the world

Being in contact with customers and listening to feedback has allowed Clover to evolve its products and services, which have become well loved by many consumers both inside and outside of Japan.

High-quality textiles that meet the highest Japanese standards

An appreciation of the finer things in life is the thinking behind Atago's Nobiluza brand and just like its fabrics the Fukui-headquartered firm is looking to 'stretch and grow' its presence internationally.

Quality swabs for the medical sector, tech industry, and more

Taking advantage of its unique technology, Sanyo provides high-quality cotton products for a wide range of applications.

Natasha Lyonne

FOR NATASHA LYONNE, HUMOR IS ESSENTIAL FOR ANY DETECTIVE MYSTERY.

DEMCO-Opening Aluminium Doors with ALLUCO

Tunisia's economy should grow by 3% in 2022, despite global uncertainty, according to the World Bank. Growth is expected to pick up in the medium term, as the advantages of this competitive economy with favourable access to the markets of the European Union and Africa assert themselves. Tunisia benefits from its participation in the EUROMED Partnership, a union that promotes economic integration with the EU. These strengths have supported the growth of the manufacturing industry, which grew at 8.1% in the year to September 2022, according to official figures. It is a sector that has had particular benefits from Tunisia's relationship with the EU.

NEW BRAND FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES ENEWSO

Previously known as 'Conventions Malta', Visit Malta Incentives & Meetings is a fresh brand having just been launched in May 2022. Following a research exercise, a decision was taken to incorporate the M.I.C.E. arm of the Malta Tourism Authority under one powerful umbrella brand, that is VisitMalta.

BACK ON TRACK

Malta’s Tourism Authority chief explains how the Mediterranean island managed to restart its crucial tourism industry in a few months, and how it plans to capitalise on the momentum garnered.

Mellby Gard- From Promising to Leading

Ranking in the top ten countries in the world for ease of doing business, according to the World Bank, Sweden is a global leader in promoting the growth of companies and encouraging investment.

Kawai: Continuing to pursue perfection in piano manufacturing

From its Workshop in the Woods’, Kawai's Master Piano Artisans combine new technologies and traditional craftsmanship to ensure flawless results.

TMT Machinery: The one and only technology

Aiming to be the industry leader, TMT Machinery continues to provide the world's highest quality products and services in synthetic fiber.

Why We Should Expand-Not Cut-Social Security

Social Security is a big piece of most Americans’ retirement. The program, however, is running out of money and conservative politicians, including those in the new Republican-majority House of Representatives, want to cut it. In this essay, adapted from his new book RETIREMENT REBOOT: COMMONSENSE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR GETTING BACK ON TRACK Agate Publishing, January), veteran financial journalist Mark Miller argues that fixing and beefing up Social Security is affordable, practical and necessary.

Octavia Spencer

PLAYING POPPY SCOVILLE-PARNELL, A TRUE-CRIME PODCASTER OUT TO solve crimes on Truth Be Told Apple TV+, January 20), was always in the cards for Octavia Spencer.

James Cromwell Is Happy to Be Offensive

The veteran actor and activist talks about being People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ 2022 Person of the Year and why Hollywood brass don’t like him

CHINA'S BID FOR THE SOUTH PACIFIC

BEIJING is aggressively expanding its reach throughout the region, saying its interests are purely diplomatic and commercial. The real long term goal is STRATEGIC

THE MOTHER OF ALL BLACKOUTS

Domestic terrorists pose an existential threat' to the nation's electrical grid. The attacks have already started

Aiming for Moral Authority

Senator Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the importance of a values-driven military and her efforts to reduce defense spending

Ten Predictions About New Cars and Trucks for 2023

Industry analysts think supply chain problems will get better, consumer demand will ease and the electric future will arrive—eventually

HUNGER IS A RUSSIAN WEAPON

FREED UKRAINIAN POWS TALK OF THEIR TREATMENT IN CAPTIVITY WHILE FAMILIES OF PRISONERS FIGHT FOR MORE RELEASES

Taking on Title X

Does a ruling by a Trump-nominated judge signal a new assault on the right to contraception?

WHAT MAKES US HUMANS

TANTALIZING NEW FINDINGS SUGGEST THAT NEANDERTHALS, OUR HUMAN COUSINS, ARE A LOT LIKE US. HOW, THEN, DID WE MANAGE TO WIN THE EVOLUTIONARY COMPETITION?

23 Things To Look Forward To In 2023

The Events, Innovations, Products And Developments That Will Inform, Inspire And Delight Us In The New Year

POLITICS Flying Private on the Public's Dime

Three senators accounted for most of the $1 million lawmakers spent on chartered planes last year

PARTING SHOT Naomi Ackie

SOME PEOPLE ARE SO BIG, IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO THINK OF ANY actor portraying them. But when they do, and do it right, like Naomi Ackie has as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance with Somebody (December 23), it's magic.