Antoni Gaudi: modernism, Catalan style.(ART WATCH)
It is rare that one can visualize the city of Barcelona and not
bring to mind a work by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). One
of the most famous architects in the world, his brightly . . .
Mexico City restaurant guide.(Directory)
BUSINESS MEXICO brings you an ongoing list of some of Mexico
City's top restaurants, rated by cost, service; decor and cuisine.
A new restaurant is rotated onto the list every month, and we . . .
Restaurante Botin.(INSIDE EATING OUT)(company profile)(Company
Profile)
This restaurant can trace its roots back through history, and the
Mexico City location--open since January 2004--certainly takes pride in
the acclamation its parent has received from the likes of . . .
'We are all Guerreros': Oaxaca's unique culture is
on display at local ballpark.(LIFESTYLE)
Trailing 6-5 in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Oaxaca
Guerreros have the bases loaded with one out and the fans at Eduardo
Vasconcelos Stadium are on their feet. They're beating on . . .
Global textile quotas end: watch China sew up the
market.(MANAGEMENT)
On Jan. 1, the Multifiber Agreement--which for 30 years allowed
nations to place quotas on the amount of textile and clothing imports
allowed into their countries--expired for members of the World . . .
AmCham names Larry D. Rubin as new CEO/executive vice
president.(AMCHAM AT WORK)(AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO)(Brief
Article)
Prior to assuming his new responsibilities as chief executive
officer (CEO) & executive vice president of AMERICAN CHAMBER/MEXICO,
Larry David Rubin was the CEO of Garcoa Labs de Mexico, a major . . .
Defining competencies: a new ideal for Human Resources
directors.(AMCHAM AT WORK)(American Chamber of Commerce )(Brief
Article)
In this era of globalization, companies deal with competition on a
daily basis, whether they are local or multinational organizations.
Successful businesses understand that strengthening employee . . .
Lending a hand: Visa Service smoothes process for AmCham
members.(AMCHAM AT WORK)(American Chamber of Commerce)(Brief
Article)
Travel visas for the United States are a hot commodity--everybody
wants them, but not everybody can get one.
There a number of different visas available to Mexicans who would
like to travel to . . .
A silent integration: North American labor market undergoes
significant change.(DOING BUSINESS)
Since the arrival of the North American Free Trade Agreement
(Nafta) in 1994, we have seen a substantial increase of trade between
the United States and Mexico. However, the public, the media . . .
Sarbanes-Oxley on hot seat: will it work and how does it affect
Mexico?(DOING BUSINESS)
Most large corporations need the investing public to provide them
with financing.
Their shares are bought and sold in stock markets, and the
investing public will buy the shares they think will . . .
A new PR vision: the Jeffrey Group focuses on local needs, brand
messaging.(DOING BUSINESS)(Interview)
Jeffrey Sharlach knows a thing or two about changes in the public
relations business.
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Not long after he founded The Jeffrey Group--a small agency serving
big . . .
In Puebla we trust: VW launches New Jetta/Bora to spur export
growth.(DOING BUSINESS)(Volkswagen de Mexico)
Volkswagen de Mexico (VWM) has been designated as the sole global
production site for the technologically sophisticated New Jetta. This
vehicle has been designed specifically for the U.S. market. . . .
Blazing a trail: can Castaneda's presidential campaign
remain independent?(ECONOMICS & POLITICS)
Sitting in a park, waiting for my high noon appointment with
presidential candidate Jorge Castaneda--the former foreign relations
secretary--across from his Condesa offices, I'm joined by . . .
Holding steady: possible economic scenarios for the end of the
sexenio.(ECONOMICS & POLITICS)
All indications are that this year should be fairly similar to last
year.
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Cutting right to the chase, here's synopsis of what to expect:
* good growth (by the standards . . .
Whose land is it anyway? Stewart Title provides new level of
security in land purchases.(services of Stewart Title Guaranty de
M
A few years ago a bitter land dispute erupted in northern Baja
California. About 150 U.S. retirees had purchased beachfront property
near Ensenada from a local indigenous community--so-called ejido . . .
Mortgaging for growth: home building serves as engine of
economy.
After eight years in recovery, the Mexican mortgage market is
experiencing explosive growth.
The stimulus has very little to do with the formal banking system.
Rather, small, gutsy lenders who . . .
Building momentum: ratings upgrades, housing sector boost
economic outlook.(MARKET MOVES)
In late January, the S & P ratings agency published a glowing
report alongside its decision to upgrade Mexico's foreign currency
rating:
"The upgrade reflects the gradually increasing . . .
Worker safety.(LEGAL EASE)(Brief Article)
The Secretariat of Labor's Mexican Official Standard
NOM-028-STPS, published on January 14, 2005 and effective one year from
the publication date, establishes the requirements for workplaces . . .
Risk mitigation.(LEGAL EASE)(for petroleum industry)(Brief
Article)
Following the December crude oil spill in Nanchital, Veracruz, the
Secretariat of the Environment (Semarnat), the Secretariat of Energy
(Sener), the Attorney General for Environmental Protection . . .
Site clean-up.(LEGAL EASE)(environmental policy of Secretariat of
Environment of Mexico)(Brief Article)
The Secretariat of Environment (Semarnat) announced that the public
contracting process to select a company to clean up a hazardous waste
disposal site in Guadalcazar, San Luis Potosi, will . . .
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