Soft Landing Foreseen in Latest ICC Global Economic Survey
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According to the ICC-Ifo world economic survey released February 15, a continued economic slowdown – what many term a “soft landing” – will occur in 2005.
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2004: A Record Year for ATA Carnets
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Reflecting a surge in U.S. business activity overseas, use of ATA Carnets by American companies hit an all-time high in 2004. Just over 15,000 Carnets were issued last year by USCIB and its two service providers, Roanoke Trade Services, Inc. and the Corporation for International Business.
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UNEP Launches Mercury Partnerships, Recognizes Business Role
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In late February, the UN Environment Program (UNEP) agreed to initiate international cooperative action to manage and limit mercury risks through public-private sector partnerships. This landmark decision was reached at the 23rd Session of UNEP’s Governing Council, February 21-25 in Nairobi.
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OECD Developing Framework to Promote Investment in Poor Countries
In keeping with its member governments’ commitment to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals, the 2003 OECD ministerial called on members and non-members to strengthen cooperation to promote investment in developing countries.
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China: A Long March Ahead to Boost IPRs
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In February, USCIB submitted industry comments to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office on China’s protection of intellectual property rights in order to address rampant counterfeiting and piracy in the country.
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Business Calls on Governments to Tackle Bribe Solicitation
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Five years after the OECD inaugurated its Convention against Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, business is concerned that not enough is being done to curb solicitation of payoffs.
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