International Franchising News from Global Trade Expert Bill Edwards - December 2022

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#72, Dec. 27, 2022). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on pandemic rules in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.

• Resilience Becomes Essential
• 2023 Oil Outlook: China’s Reopening Signals Return of Bull Market
• U.S. Poised To Become Net Exporter of Crude Oil in 2023
• China To Reopen Borders, Drop Covid Quarantine from January 8
• 12 Years of the World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Countries
• Why is KFC So Popular for Christmas Dinner in Japan?

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Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and 6 business sectors daily to keep up with international franchise news. The company’s GlobalTeam on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries.