The Commission on Trade and Investment Policies of the International Chamber of Commerce – Panama Chapter (ICC Panama), in strategic alliance with KPMG, held the forum “Panama: Bridge for International Trade,” a space for analysis and technical dialogue on the country’s strategic position in global trade.
Tackling climate change not only requires innovation and investment but also competition frameworks that are fit for the green transition. The ICC Call to Action on Antitrust for Climate Action urges policymakers to align antitrust policy with sustainability goals to unlock responsible cooperation and accelerate real-economy impact.
The International Chamber of Commerce – Panama Chapter (ICC Panama) celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of uninterrupted work promoting business integrity, trade facilitation, and the adoption of global best practices in the country.
The International Chamber of Commerce – Panama Chapter (ICC Panama) hosted the ICC Americas Regional Annual Meeting, a gathering held from November 12 to 14 that brought together representatives from national committees across the region, along with delegates from ICC Headquarters, to strengthen international cooperation and review the strategic priorities of global trade.
The Digital Economy Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce - Panama Chapter (ICC Panamá) successfully held the Forum “AI: From Theory to Implementation” last Tuesday, October 14. The event took place in the Horacio Alfaro Hall of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP).
With a strong participation of legal professionals, the conference “The New Civil Procedure Code: The Judicial Perspective for Legal Practice” was held, aimed at analyzing the main changes introduced by this reform and its impact on Panamanian legal practice.
On July 1, the Digital Economy Commission of ICC Panama hosted the discussion “AI and Its Ethical Implications”, a space for analysis and reflection that brought together experts, institutional representatives, and key players from the digital ecosystem to debate the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents in the Panamanian context.
In response to a US proposal to increase tariffs on European Union goods, ICC is calling for redoubled ongoing efforts to renew the US-EU trade relationship.
Guatemala has taken a big step forward in modernising its trade operations with the launch of a new digital Maritime Single Window (VUMAR), rolled out in April 2024. Backed by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, this new system is already streamlining port procedures and saving time and money across the board.
Following the announcement of the U.S. reciprocal tariff plan, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) issued the following statement. ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO stated:
A global push for stronger cooperation between governments and businesses is crucial to finalise an agreement to end plastic pollution in Busan at the end of this year, said ICC Chair Philippe Varin during New York Climate Week. He also called for aligning efforts, bridging differences, and creating policies that will drive innovation and action across industries.
A new ICC Digital Standards Initiative collection of case studies aims to guide businesses and governments seeking to digitalise trade.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched the ICC Genesis platform, designed to simplify and secure the process of declaring the origin of goods in international trade.
ICC One Click is your gateway to trade tools, solutions and guides to export and grow globally.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has reappointed Claudia Salomon as President of the International Court of Arbitration for a second three-year term, commencing 1 July 2024. Ms Salomon will lead the Court which includes 191 members from 119 jurisdictions. Elections by the ICC World Council, held on 11 June in Paris, were conducted in accordance with the provisions set out in the ICC constitution and statutes of the ICC Court.
International industry leader Philippe Varin has been elected Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – the voice of world business, representing over 45 million businesses.
The 6th ICC PANARB 2024 International Arbitration Conference concluded with great success, once again solidifying its position as a benchmark event for international arbitration in the region. Organized by ICC Panama and the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the conference brought together over 25 experts, arbitrators, and international arbitration specialists from May 22 to 24 in Panama City.
“We need to be clear that the largely disappointing outcome to this ministerial is not a failure of the WTO – it is, rather, a failure on the part of governments to make the common-sense compromises needed to get trade- and welfare-enhancing deals over the line. The quick take is that base domestic politics have trumped effective international cooperation this week in Abu Dhabi.
The launch took place at a dedicated event organised by ICC UAE and hosted by Dubai Chambers, upon the conclusion of the MENA Supply Chain Finance Forum.
We are proud to continue our partnership with ICC, expanding relations through to their case management office in Brazil.
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