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Dear Friends of the European Business Council in Japan (EBC), In our Newsletter this week: 👉 A meeting with Eurochambres - Association des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie européennes 👉 A Luncheon with the members of the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) to present the EBC'activities, achievements and future plans 💡 A conference organised by IBA Japan and EY, supported by the EBC on “Geopolitics, Sustainability Reporting and AI: Key Policy Issues for Banks and Financial Institutions” 📢 Information on 2 conferences: -Japan’s green transformation (GX) strategy – From the perspective of the EU-Japan Green Alliance (EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation) -Unlocking the EU Market: A Spotlight on Navigating Spain and Portugal’s Legal Landscapes for Japanese Investors ((SpCCJ) Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan) 📢 JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization 's call for applications for the “Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan” program https://lnkd.in/gHHa9Ngr

Exciting Developments to Boost UK-Turkiye Trade Relations! 🇬🇧🤝🇹🇷 As the collaboration between the UK and Turkiye flourishes, Fladgate LLP with its dedicated Turkiye desk remains committed to facilitating and supporting your business ventures. Whether it's investing in the UK or navigating English law governed matters, we are here to make your journey smooth and successful. #Fladgate LLP#UKTurkeyTrade#Ravi Goonesena #Cem Usten

CICC met with Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy On August 30th, Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce CICC, visited the Milan office of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy and met with its Secretary General, Fan Xianwei. The meeting aimed to #enhance future #exchanges and #cooperation, with both parties expressing their #commitment to continuing #collaborative efforts to implement the three-year action #plan between China and Italy. They also exchanged #views on specific cooperation #initiatives between the two chambers of commerce. The #agreement signed by the two governments, the 'Action Plan for the Strengthening of the China-Italy Global Strategic Partnership (2024-2027)', includes specific support for the activities of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy. Here below are the Italian and Chinese versions of the full text of the Action Plan: - https://lnkd.in/dWbpRVNy - https://lnkd.in/dvmKYdPC #chinaitalycc

That will create a momentum of cooperations in Clean Enegy sector as well..

Dubai Chambers, China's CCPIT Tianjin sign MoU Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Tianjin Sub-council (CCPIT Tianjin). The agreement aims to support the expansion of Chinese investors into Dubai and assist them in establishing and growing their businesses in the emirate. It will also enhance the ability of companies operating in Dubai to enter the Chinese market and build promising business partnerships in Tianjin. Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will cooperate to strengthen relationships between the business communities in Dubai and Tianjin, with the goal of stimulating the growth of trade and bilateral investments. The agreement focuses on diverse sectors and areas of collaboration to contribute to strengthening bilateral economic relations. #Tianjin #Dubai #CCPIT #investments #MoU

📣 Kemi Badenoch is in Turkey to bolster trade ties ahead of the launch of negotiations for an upgraded free trade agreement ✅ The visit comes as the UK sets its sights on a wave of services-focused trade deals with Turkey, the GCC, Switzerland and South Korea. A modernised FTA fit for the 21st century and focused on services could bring opportunities to substantially boost trade, help businesses across the UK expand overseas and grow the economy. And it’s not just services. The Business and Trade Secretary is also expected to sign a UK-Turkey Memorandum of Understanding on third-country collaboration and announce Turkey as a priority country under the UK’s International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF). While in the country, she will also visit Turkish Airlines, following its recent deal with Airbus and Rolls-Royce, worth billions to the UK economy. Swipe to see the growing strength of the UK-Turkey trading relationship 👇 And read more: https://lnkd.in/eCMnagR2

📣 JBCE and EBC jointly publish a statement highlighting their commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.   Following the joint European Business Council in Japan (EBC)-Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) event on "Sustainable and Responsible Supply Chains" with representatives from the EU and Japanese governments, we are happy to present a joint statement advocating for a holistic and cooperative approach by economic actors, policy-makers and relevant stakeholders to achieve sustainable and responsible supply chains. We would like to:   - Underline the significance of international standards and collaboration between Japan and the EU. - Highlight the crucial role of public authorities in assisting businesses navigate complex regulatory environments. - Emphasize the need for enhanced policy discussions and continued collaboration within the framework of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement.

How well do you understand mutual recognition agreements (MRAs)? Last week, the APEC Professional Services and Mutual Recognition Community of Practice met for its second session of 2024. The session explored the fundamentals of MRAs - understanding the basics of mutual recognition, what are MRAs and their regional application, and gave attendees the chance to engage directly with the professionals and policymakers who shape MRA creation and implementation.   Key takeaways included highlighting the critical role of mutual recognition of professional services for enabling regional trade and investment, for upholding standards in professional services and the transformative potential of mutual recognition within APEC. These discussions covered pathways through the complexities and challenges across economies and sectors, emphasizing the continuing importance of collaboration and trust-building among stakeholders.   Thank you to all participants for joining the discussion! Stay tuned for more updates exploring Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) in APEC Professional Services as we gear up for our next meeting later this year!   The Community of Practice is part of a broader APEC program funded by DFAT, to facilitate the mobility of professionals and their services across the region, increase the knowledge and utilization of MRAs, and promote the use of the digital environment, digital credentialing and licensure across the region. view more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gCNfqxN5. We welcome new members and encourage you to join via this link: https://lnkd.in/gtFvSPnv.   Paul Howorth, The Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC), Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Asia Society Australia, Australia Vietnam Policy Institute, RMIT University #MRA #MulrutralRecognitionAgreement #CommunityOfPractice #ODA #EducationStandards #Engineers #Digital #Skills #DFAT

https://lnkd.in/d6_va9Ei <<The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), the world’s first and largest fair dedicated to trade in services, is scheduled to take place from September 12 to 16, 2024. This annual event, held in Beijing, is co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing Municipal People’s Government, with support from international organisations such as the World Trade Organisation, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. CIFTIS spans 9 major sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, computer and information services, and supply chain and business services, etc. The 2023 CIFTIS attracted exhibitors and attendees from 83 countries and 24 international organisations..> #CIFTIS #China #Belgium #fair #international #finances #IT #supplychain #sustenability #business #exhibition #UNCTAD

Following the success of ECTA, India and Australia gear up for Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), aiming to boost two-way trade to $100 billion. Bridging trade literacy gaps and fostering collaboration are key factors shaping the positive narrative in this transformative partnership. 🌏 #IndiaAustraliaRelations #CECA #BilateralPartnership 🌏 https://lnkd.in/g3nrbAF2