HH the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent opens 8th World Cha...
HH the Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani patronized on Tuesday the opening of the 8th World Chambers Congress, organized by the International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation. The...Read more...
Commercial arbitration in the globalization era
As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Indonesia is obliged to comply with globalization and free trade — with key measures including opening vast opportunities and ensuring legal certainty for business players.Read more...
ICC appoints Sunil Bharti as Vice-Chairman
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced that it has appointed Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises, as the Vice-Chairman of the business group. "Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman...Read more...
Doha Round top agenda of 8th Wo...
The 8th World Chambers of Congress, the year's biggest international gathering of chamber and business leaders, opens at Qatar National Conventional Centre here today. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in partnership...Read more...
QNCC Courts the Regional and International Markets
DOHA, 21 April 2013 - With a host of high profile events under its belt, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) launches its new advertising campaign that captures the aspiration of the Centre in becoming an epicentre for...Read more...
Labor Code Amendments Passed with First Reading
Parliament passed with 75 votes with its first reading on April 19 amendments to the labor code, which, the government says, aims at revamping existing “overly unfair” labor legislation. Deputy Justice Minister, Alexander...Read more...
Intacapital Swiss: Bank Guarantees Uniform Rules For Demand Guarantees (urdg)
IntaCapital Swiss have been providing these services to its clients. IntaCapital Switzerland (Geneva) explain URDG used in BG's, (Bank Guarantees) In 1992, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris issued a new set...Read more...
Intacapital: Standby Letters Of Credit (sblcs) (“leasing” Sblcs) Intacapital Swiss Sa, Geneva.
What is a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)? Why use them instead of Bank Guarantees? What is the main difference between a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) and a Bank Guarantee (BG)? BriefingWire.com , 4/20/2013 - Standby letters...Read more...
Four Ways To Stimulate Global Trade And Job Creation
By Gerard Worms, Harold McGraw & Victor Fung The decade-long slowdown in global trade liberalization is coming to an end — and not a moment too soon. Amid concerns over deficits and sovereign debt that have dominated the...Read more...
New ICC report says low-risk trade finance not to be feared
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) yesterday issued the Global Risks – Trade Finance 2013 report, providing a timely, accurate and comprehensive outlook on the risks in trade finance from the global trade finance...Read more...
Anti-Corruption crusader leading for a better thailand
Anti-Corruption crusader leading for a better thailand Leave a comment ‘Corruption is not an isolated case limited to Thailand. It can happen in any society since people are prone to greed. The problem is how can we control it...Read more...
Global business group prods WTO to reach customs deal this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An international business group is urging World Trade Organization members to strike a deal to simplify global customs procedures at a trade ministers meeting in Bali in December to prove the WTO is still...Read more...
What is the difference between standby letters of credit and performance bonds?
Question by rhys: What is the difference between standby letters of credit and performance bonds? Thanks. Best answer: Answer by Thomas SA Standby Letter of Credit (SLC) is a document issued by a bank that guarantees payment to...Read more...
WTO asked to reach customs deal this year
WASHINGTON: An international business group is urging World Trade Organization members to strike a deal to simplify global customs procedures at a trade ministers meeting in Bali in December to prove the WTO is still a force...Read more...
The New Ghana Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Business News of Thursday, 18 April 2013 Source: graphic.com.gh The Ghana Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) is an association of business operators, firms and industries with interests spanning every sector of private...Read more...
World Chambers Congress in Doha
Seeking to strengthen relations with global chambers of commerce and as part of its efforts to support world trade, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be actively participating in the International Chambers of...Read more...
IMB advises continued vigilance as maritime piracy attacks decline
Details Monday, 15 April 2013 07:00 London, 15 April 2013 – The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) latest quarterly report on Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships recorded a total of...Read more...
Dubai Chamber participates in the 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha
In This Article Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Held from April 22 to 25, the Congress will be represented by 12,000 chambers of commerce from 105 countries Qatari capital is the venue of the ICC World Chamber's...Read more...
Business Groups Warn Against Some Provisions of Planned Labor Code Amendments
Business lobby groups have called on the Georgian authorities to revise some of the provisions of draft amendment to the labor code before it’s passed by the Parliament, otherwise warned that those controversial points would...Read more...
Jordan Chamber of Commerce to take part in 8th World Chambers Congress
AMMAN -- The Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) announced in a press statement on Monday that it will take part in the 8th World Chambers Congress in Qatar next week. JCC President Nael Kabariti said the chamber's participation...Read more...
Push to cut trade finance from Basel III
By Brooke Masters, Chief Regulation Correspondent International business groups are making a fresh push to carve out trade finance from the tougher Basel III bank safety rules , using new data that show the default trade from...Read more...
Govt won’t U-turn on tightening of foreign labour policies in near future
Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin said the govt will not be changing its policies to tighten the flow of foreign labour for the foreseeable future. He said the focus is to help companies become less dependent on foreign...Read more...
Should tax follow accounting rules?
THIS question has taken on a new level of relevance today as an increasing number of countries are converging or have converged towards a single set of international financial accounting standards (IFRS). The perverse...Read more...
4 killed in Cote dIvoire shootout
Four people were killed and at least 20 others injured in two incidents of shootout in Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital Abidjan, a security source told Xinhua on Monday.The first took place in Abidjan's southern district of...Read more...
Sea piracy attacks decline in first quarter
A total of 66 sea piracy attacks worldwide in the first three months of 2013 were recorded by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) of the International Chamber Of Commerce (ICC) , the Bureau announced. This number marks a...Read more...
San Leon Believes Avobone Challenge Without Merit
San Leon Energy has confirmed the receipt of a notice from the Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce ('ICC') confirming the submission of a Request for Arbitration...Read more...
Capital Coloured Diamonds Celebrates Joining the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Toronto investment company Capital Coloured Diamonds is a new member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce BriefingWire.com , 4/15/2013 - Capital Coloured Diamonds is known as a highly progressive and proactive company in the...Read more...
5 Arbitration Institutes Team Up To File An UDRP For 17 Domains
Well here is something you don’t see everyday 5 Arbitration Institutes have jointly filed one UDRP seeking 17 domain names which seem to be mainly comprised of the name of the association with the word arbitration added. These...Read more...
International Road Transport Union appoints new Secretary General
Geneva, Switzerland--The General Assembly of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has appointed Umberto de Pretto as new Secretary General of the IRU. He replaces IRU Secretary General Martin Marmy and will assume this...Read more...
2 More Objections Hit The ICC: .rugby & .insurance
A couple of more objection have hit the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) site today as part of ICANN new gTLD program The International Rugby Board filed a Community Objection to .Rugby, and the American Insurance...Read more...
