Governor Whitmer leads first economic investment mission to Japan to bring jobs and supply chains home to Michigan

September 8th, 20230 LANSING — Governor Whitmer began a seven-day investment mission in Japan this week. During the trip, the governor is focused on securing investments in key industries like mobility, automotive and advanced manufacturing that will create good-paying jobs and bring critical supply chains back home to Michigan. This marks the first...

These are the world’s most powerful passports, and the least, to hold in 2023

January 14th, 20230 Henley & Partners have announced the world’s most (and least) powerful passports for 2023. After analyzing exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), they developed the index based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa. Global travel is now at around...

Egypt impounds ship that got stuck in Suez Canal, wants $900 million in compensation

April 14th, 20210 EGYPT — An Egyptian court has ordered the Japanese owner of the massive "Ever Given" cargo ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal last month to pay $900 million in compensation for the impact on economic transit it caused. The ship is now impounded and its cargo seized by Egyptian authorities. The authorities say the...

Japanese citizens hold most powerful passport ranking

January 12th, 20190 Japan has the strongest passport in the world, followed by Singapore and South Korea.  Japanese citizens can travel visa free and obtains visas on arrival in 190 destinations. according to the 2019 Henley Passport Index. Singapore and South Korea share second place. Those countries’ citizens can visit 189 nations without needing...