A year in review: ICC’s highlights from 2017
As we reach the end of what has been a landmark year for the world business organization, we’ve selected some of 2017’s most memorable moments.
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ICC response to MC11 conclusion
The International Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement upon the conclusion of the World Trade Organization's 11th Ministerial Conference (MC11).
Panel considers ways of boosting trade through blockchain and AI
A leading initiative to explore how blockchain and augmented intelligence (AI) bring about innovative approaches to international trade, will hold discussions with experts today on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization (WTO) 11th Ministerial Summit, taking place in Buenos Aires this week.
Forum to highlight business support for WTO
As the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 11th ministerial conference kicks off this week in Buenos Aires, Argentina, business is mobilising to support the WTO and its multilateral rules-based approach to trade through the first-ever official “business forum”.
ICC and WTO announce first successful proposal under the “Small Business Champions” initiative
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced today that a proposal submitted by Google Inc. is the first to be selected under the Small Business Champions initiative.
3 highlights from Day 2 of the World Chambers Congress
It’s Day Two of the World Chambers Congress and discussion has ranged from sustainability and workplace diversity to SME finance and media trust.
5 highlights from opening day of the 10th World Chambers Congress
The 10th World Chambers Congress got underway in Sydney, Australia today bringing together over 1,000 chamber and business leaders from 100 countries for discussion on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
ICC & WTO Launch Small Business Champions initiative
A joint effort to facilitate participation by smaller companies in international trade was launched today by the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevedo, and ICC Secretary-General John Danilovich.
5 reasons #TradeMatters for Africa
The African continent is home to over a quarter of the world’s population yet only accounts for around 3% of global trade. On the occasion of ICC’s World Trade Agenda Day in Nairobi, Kenya, business leaders are discussing how trade can spur jobs and growth in Africa.
5 must-read articles that challenge common trade myths
With all the negativity on the subject, you may have missed a series of recent articles breaking down many misconceptions around trade.