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May 01

[NTS Alert] Trafficking in persons: Singapore’s evolving responses

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

“For a long time, sending countries have been the focus of efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). However, in recent years, destination countries such as Singapore have also stepped up their efforts. This is timely because improved recognition and … Read More →

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Apr 18

The Next Generation Needs Vision and Commitment

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

April 18, 2012 marks the end of the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2012 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It concluded with a call to end “archaic thinking, outdated notions of hierarchy and the lack of dedication to excellence in … Read More →

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Apr 13

Challenges Faced By Manufacturers Today


Posted on April 13, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

USCIB members took part in a panel discussion at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Regulators Forum on March 30 in Singapore, drawing attention to some of the challenges manufacturers face in many countries with respect to chemicals regulation, which is … Read More →

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Apr 12

The Digital Economy – Importance for Business Development

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

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. The two-day meeting of the ICC Commission on … Read More →

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Apr 11

How the New OECD Recommendation Will Boost Economic Growth and Create Private Sector Employment

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, part of USCIB’s global network, welcomed a new OECD recommendation to improve regulatory policy and governance and called for credible government action to effectively implement the recommendation’s principles. The effective … Read More →

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Apr 10

The U.S. and E.U. Are Setting New Trends.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

Today, the United States and the European Union (EU), under the auspices of the Transatlantic Economic Council, announced an agreement on Shared Principles for International Investment, which reaffirms our commitment to open, transparent, and non-discriminatory international investment policies. International investment, … Read More →

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Apr 05

Committee on Government Procurement Adopts Revised Agreement!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

The Committee on Government Procurement adopted, 30 March 2012, the revised Government Procurement Agreement after a final review required by the Ministerial Conference decision in December last year. The revised Agreement will now go to the respective parliaments for ratification. … Read More →

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Mar 21

Continue to Grow and Profit From Your Business!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

Financial Times Presents: Investing in a Sustainable Future March 29, 2012 Hudson, New York Now in its 4th year, the Financial Times’ Investing in a Sustainable Future conference is a must-attend for investors interested in learning what the leaders of … Read More →

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Mar 20

Moralischer Kompass – Moral Compass, do we need one?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

Recently, the Handelshochschule Leipzig in Germany sponsored a one day meeting on the need for and development of a moral GPS when studying business administration. A summary of the article is available in German – click here to review it.

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