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              Plain packaging of tobacco raises broader issues for consumers, government and business

              Paris, 16/04/2012

              ICC’s Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) group today cautioned the UK government to keep an open mind and consider the broader implications of imposing plain packaging regulations on tobacco products.

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              Private sector and governments collaborate to advance green economy ahead of Rio+20

              The Hague, the Netherlands, 13/04/2012

              In the run-up to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), business representatives, government officials and other stakeholders engaged in a two-day consultation in The Hague, the Netherlands.

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              2013 World Chambers Competition categories announced

              Paris, 12/04/2012

              The ICC World Chambers Federation has announced categories for the 2013 World Chambers Competition, the only global awards programme to recognize the most innovative projects launched by chambers of commerce and industry from all over the world.

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              WCF and Dubai Chamber host Gulf chambers Certificates of Origin workshop

              Dubai, 12/04/2012

              Chambers of commerce from across the Gulf came together over two days for a joint ICC World Chambers Federation – Dubai Chamber of Commerce workshop, learning international best practice in the issuance procedures required by chambers of commerce in performing this vital trade facilitation service.

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              ICC gathering assesses digital economy business priorities

              Paris, 11/04/2012

              Over 40 digital economy experts from 14 countries gathered at ICC headquarters in Paris this week to discuss business priorities relating to the information and communication technologies (ICT) and Internet policy landscape.

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              Private, public sectors meet in The Hague to plan for “green economy” ahead of Rio 20

              The Hague, the Netherlands, 11/04/2012

              ICC provided business input for the United Nations’ (UN) upcoming Rio+20 Conference at a two-day consultation beginning in The Hague, the Netherlands, today with the aim of further mapping out the private sector’s role in the transition to a green economy.

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              Using arbitration and ADR to resolve banking and finance disputes

              Doha, 02/04/2012

              ICC Qatar, with the support of the ICC Banking Commission, the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the ICC International Centre for ADR hosted a one-day symposium on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Banking and Financial Disputes on 29 March in Doha.

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              ICC tackles the application of anti-avoidance rules in the field of taxation

              Paris, 02/04/2012

              ICC has recently adopted a policy statement, produced by the ICC Commission on Taxation, on the application of anti-avoidance rules in the field of taxation.

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              Budapest Chamber issues its first ChamberTrust seal

              Paris, 30/03/2012

              The Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) –which has started to develop the ChamberTrust qualification system as a basic corporate rating for its SMEs – issued its first official ChamberTrust Seal to Hippocampus-BRT.

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              Chambers address economy recovery at Asia Pacific Congress

              Paris, 30/03/2012

              “As history has taught us, together, a global network of chambers can realize hopes and tackle problems much more effectively than if individual chambers try to survive alone,” said Rona Yircali, Chairman of ICC World Chambers Federation during his keynote address at the first Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce Congress organized by the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) in Kunshan, China, 29-30 March, 2012.

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              Cym Lowell appointed as Vice Chair of ICC Commission on Taxation

              Paris, 30/03/2012

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed Cym Lowell as the Vice-Chair of the Taxation Commission

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              Cloud computing offers ‘revolutionary’ commercial implications for consumers, ICC report shows

              Paris, 29/03/2012

              Governments should use a flexible and light touch when they develop new regulations that may apply to cloud-based services in order not to limit the potential of emerging models or risk constraining innovation, the ICC Commission on the Digital Economy recommended in its statement “Business views on regulatory aspects of cloud computing”.

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            • Banking Business Doha

              Banking, business executives meet in Doha on trade finance and investment concerns

              Doha, Qatar, 27/03/2012

              More than 400 banking and business executives from 50 countries are meeting in Doha, Qatar to rethink the future of trade finance in a bid to encourage governments, regulatory bodies and G20 leaders to remove obstacles to trade finance and stimulate economic growth and job creation.

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              Private sector role in sustainable development grows stronger ahead of Rio summit

              New York, 27/03/2012

              Only a few months prior to the Rio+20 Conference, some 100 representatives of governments, business and other stakeholders gathered in New York for a high-level dialogue on the business case for sustainable development.

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            • WTO video interview features ICC Vice-Chairman and Honorary Chairman

              Paris, 27/03/2012

              The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently interviewed ICC Vice-Chairman Harold McGraw III and ICC Honorary Chairman Victor K Fung for its online video series “WTO Forum”.

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              Enforcement and compliance focus of ICC roundtable on competition policy

              Paris, 23/03/2012

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), on the occasion of the 11th International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference, is hosting its fourth roundtable on competition policy in Rio de Janeiro on Monday 16 April 2012. The central themes for this year’s roundtable conference are “Competition Enforcement and Compliance”

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              ICC to host first Symposium on Trade Facilitation

              Paris, 22/03/2012

              ICC is to hold its first Symposium on Trade Facilitation in Mexico City, on 13-14 June 2012. The dialogue, between customs agencies and business, will be a unique opportunity for each party to exchange perspectives on current international trade issues.

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              Anthony Barone appointed Chair of ICC Customs and Trade Regulations Committee

              Paris, 20/03/2012

              ICC has appointed the Director of Global Logistics Policy at Pfizer, Anthony Barone, as Chair of its Committee on Customs and Trade Regulations. Having served as Vice-Chair of the Committee for one year, Mr Barone will be able to further facilitate the committee’s advancement with his newly appointed title of Chair.

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              ICC tackles concerns about cross-border access to company data

              Paris, 20/03/2012

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has issued a policy statement pointing out conflicts that can arise between law enforcement requirements and privacy commitments when governments seek access to personal data held by companies across national borders

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              Don’t miss World Chambers Congress sponsorship opportunities

              Paris, 15/03/2012

              The ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) is offering a unique opportunity for sponsors to communicate their key messages to global decision makers at the 8th World Chambers Congress.

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