WORLDWIDE BUSINESS FEDERATIONS NEWS
Keidanren: Chairman Sakakibara’s comments on trade issues with the US
Welcomes agreement to begin talks on free, fair, and reciprocal trade arrangements
RSPP: Business Programme of the SPIEF 2018 – Building a Trust Economy
The events have been structured under four major thematic pillars
RSPP statement on sanctions imposed by US Treasury Department
The RSPP considers the new sanctions unreasonable and unlawful
CCPIT: Foster cooperation with all chambers of commerce in trade & investment
To jointly host business events, brief key projects for enterprises, and foster visits of business delegations
Keidanren: Chairman Sakakibara’s statement on trade measures announced by the US
Keidanren will closely observe market trends, but economic fundamentals remain firm
IBEC: Deep concerns at trajectory of Brexit talks
Comment follows publication of draft Council guidelines on the future EU-UK relationship
RSPP: International economic cooperation in the new realities
Annual international forum in the framework of the Russian Business Week was held in Moscow
DI: Danish companies are the digital front runners in Europe
Denmark takes lead in Europe with high degree of digitalisation in 42 per cent of all companies
CCPIT: China-LAC Economic & Trade Cooperation Forum, Chile
Forum & Annual Meeting 2018 held in Santiago, Chile on January 23
CSC: Japanese investments expected to grow in KSA
Saudi Arabia is a viable destination for foreign direct investments
Keidanren: Leadership change, provisional nominations
The next Keidanren chairman will be Mr Hiroaki Nakanishi
CSC hosts meeting between Kosovo Deputy PM & Saudi investors
Exploring opportunities in the two countries to elevate bilateral relations
RSPP: Russia–Argentina Council of Entrepreneurs discusses plans for 2018
While still subject to additions and amendments, the agenda for the year looks fairly busy
CCPIT: China-Republic of Korea business forum, Beijing
Both sides ready to work together to deepen cooperation & promote bilateral ties
Keidanren: Chairman’s statement in response to U.S. Corporate Tax reform
Keidanren calls for Japan’s corporate effective tax rate to be lowered to the OECD average
Keidanren: GSC encourages WTO to expand services & digital trade
Urges members to reaffirm their commitment to the rules-based multilateral system
IBEC: Business welcomes Brexit phase one agreement
Will allow crucial talks on the future trade relationship to begin in the New Year
CCPIT: Representative Office in Spain established in Madrid
An important step for implementing the “Belt and Road” Initiative advocated by China
DI: CEO Lars-Peter Sobye from COWI elected new Chairman of the Board
Mr Søbye has been member of DI’s Business Policy Committee since 2008
SBF: BRI Connect ideal platform for business opportunities
Opportunity for Singapore businesses to forge partnerships for Belt & Road Initiative projects
Keidanren: Chairman’s statement on TPP11 agreement
Keidanren welcomes the TPP-11 Nations Ministerial Agreement on the core elements of CPTPP
Keidanren: Seeking a swift conclusion of the TPP11
Minimize changes to the original agreement and aim to reach general consensus
IBEC: Data its management underpin the modern economy
US Supreme court ruling may cause conflict for Irish firms
CCPIT will deepen cooperation with USCBC and USCC
Bid to promote economic & trade relations between the world’s top two economies
EK: EU needs a functioning and fair energy & climate policy
The legislation proposed as part of the Energy Union is heading in the right direction
CSC: Saudi-Japanese Business Council discusses strategic partnership
Meeting included four sessions that tackled several topics on developing joint economic relations
CSC forms a committee of experts to foster economy
Part of CSC’s efforts to keep up with, and achieve, the Saudi Vision 2030
SBF: Four MoUs signed at Singapore-Hungary Business Forum
To promote information exchange, bilateral investment & trade flows, and technology partnerships
RSPP: Key issues facing Russia-Argentina Business Council discussed
Chairman of RABC discussed corporate sector development issues with Ambassador of Argentina to Russia
IBEC: The government must ramp up its infrastructure spend
Avoid increase in consumer taxes, as cross-border shopping is already hurting Irish businesses.