May 2011 ITU
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- U.S. Institutions of Higher Education Explore Opportunities in Southeast Asia
- Wage Benefit Found in Export-Intensive Services Industries
- ITA Win: ITA Makes the Difference in Dog Fight Over Air Traffic Control System
- Short Takes
- Trade Calendar
- Featured Trade Event: Executive-Led Trade Mission to South Africa
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May 2011
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U.S. Institutions of Higher Education Explore Opportunities in Southeast Asia
The United States holds a preeminent position in the world of education. This spring, representatives from 56 U.S. educational institutions joined Francisco Sánchez, under secretary for international trade, in a series of events in Indonesia and Vietnam that allowed the institutions to highlight the benefits they offer to a growing pool of potential students.
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Wage Benefit Found in Export-Intensive Services Industries
A new report by the International Trade Administration analyzed the weekly earnings of nearly 500,000 U.S. workers and found a significant wage premium for employees of export-intensive industries in the services sector.
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ITA Win: Help From The International Trade Administration
International Trade Administration makes the difference in dog fight over air traffic control system.
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Short Takes: News from the International Trade Administration:
- Victims of 1996 Dubrovnik Crash Honored
- U.S. Exporters Profiled in New Report
International Trade Calendar:
- Listing of Upcoming Events for June and July 2011
- Featured Trade Event: Executive-Led Trade Mission to South Africa

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