Covid-19

Today, IE University together with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched the “IE Smart Trade Venture Day”, a global challenge that seeks to support innovative projects after the impact of COVID-19. The Competition is particularly geared to startups with a focus on trade digitalisation, health, supply chain resilience, trade finance and any other issues relevant to helping small- and medium-sized (SMEs).

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) spoke with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary General Mukhisa Kituyi about the findings of the latest World Investment Report and COVID-19's impact on foreign direct investment.

ICC is committed to helping small businesses impacted by COVID‑19. We’re highlighting seven digital business resources to help micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) during this unprecedented period and beyond.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) sits down with Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and President of the Asia Society Policy Institute, to discuss the G20's role in responding to the economic and human consequences of COVID-19.

ICC joins United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to launch the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation.

ICC is calling upon governments to resolve customs challenges faced by small businesses by adopting concrete measures.

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO convened a regional meeting this week, marking the establishment of a Latin America (LATAM) and Caribbean Action Group. The group will bolster efforts towards an historic ICC commitment to help digitise a million SMEs worldwide.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, ICC and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, with the support of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), have announced a new partnership – “The SME Exponential Race to Zero”.

Ahead of the launch of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Global Survey on Trade Finance, BNY Mellon’s Global Head of Trade Finance Product and Portfolio Management, Joon Kim, explains how banks are showcasing their resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, in his guest blog for the world business organization.

ICC Chair Paul Polman addressed a high-level United Nations event on financing for development today, underscoring the business imperative to ensure universal access to COVID-19 supplies and continued fiscal interventions to protect lives and livelihoods.