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	CACCI Adopts Work Program for 2010-2012
	A two-year work program outlining activities to be undertaken by CACCI in the next two years was adopted during the 78th CACCI Council Meeting held on 6 July 2010 in Colombo, Sir Lanka.

	Three Past CACCI Presidents Conferred President Emeritus Title
	The CACCI Council has conferred the title of “President Emeritus” to three former CACCI Presidents in recognition of their continued active participation in the projects, programs and annual gatherings of the Confederation.

	Workshops on UCP 600 and URDG 758 Successfully Conducted in Sri Lanka
	CACCI, in cooperation with the Banking Commission of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), conducted another successful round of workshops on the UCP 600 (Uniform Customs Procedures) and URDG 758 (Revised ICC Rules for Demand Guarantees) in late July 2010 in Sri Lanka.

	ICCIM Organizes International Conference on Women and Trade
	The First International Conference and Exhibition on Women and Trade was held in Tehran, Iran from 13 to 14 July 2010, under the auspices of Iran Chamber of Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines, and close cooperation of UNCTAD.

	Special Feature - From ‘Brown’ to ‘Green’: Sustainable Economic Development Principles for Mongolia
	The article is an extract from the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2010 GREEN PAPER, a publication which provides a roadmap for Mongolian businesses to adopt the ‘3C’ approach.

	Mahratta and Kawasaki Chambers Join as CACCI Affiliate Members
	Two local chambers – one from India and the other from Japan – have joined CACCI as Affiliate Members.

	Chamber Personalities
	FBCCI Elects A.K. Azad as President and Kenneth Lo Named New CNAIC Chairman

	Colombo Conference Draws Record Turnout of Participants
	This year’s 24th CACCI Conference in Colombo proved to be the biggest gathering of CACCI members in years, with a record turnout of more than 300 participants from the business sector, the academe, and the government sector.

	Amb. Benedicto Yujuico Assumes the CACCI Presidency
	The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) has a new President in the person of Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico from the Philippines.

	CACCI Elects Five Vice Presidents
	Key officers from five Primary Members have been elected by the CACCI Council as Vice Persidents to assist the incoming CACCI President in implementing the CACCI programs and activities for the next two years.

	VCCI Hosts E-Commerce Workshop
	The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), jointly with the Taipei-based Secretariat of the APEC Digital Opportunity Center (ADOC) and CACCI, organized the workshop on “E-Commerce: Innovative Ways of Doing Business in the Global Market” in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 29-30, 2010. Some 40 participants attended the workshop.

	MOU Signing in Colombo
	The Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) from Taiwan inked an MOU with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) and

	Sri Lankan Businessman Wins Young Entrepreneur Award
	Mr. Nayana D P Dehigama, Chairman/Managing Director of Epic Lanka Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd. from Sri Lanka, was proclaimed winner of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award during the Gala Dinner of the 24th CACCI Conference held on July 6, 2010 in Colombo. He bested four other finalists short-listed from other CACCI member countries.

	Dhaka CCI and Selenge Province CCI Named Best Local Chambers
	Two local chambers – one from Bangladesh and the other from Mongolia – received this year’s 4th Local Chamber Awards during the Gala Dinner held on July 6 in conjunction with the 24th CACCI Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

	Eminent Speakers to Share Views on Current Economic Challenges
	This year’s CACCI Conference promises to provide another valuable opportunity for members to listen to and exchange views with eminent personalities on current global and local economic issues and their implications on future growth and development of the Asia-Pacific region.

Announcements

	CACCI is inviting members to join CACCI President Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico in his Presidential Visit to Iran on December 5-7, 2010. The Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines (ICCIM) will be receiving the CACCI delegation. The CACCI Presidential visits are intended to give the CACCI President and members of his delegation the opportunity to gather first-hand information on the business situation in the host country; further build up the image of CACCI by making courtesy calls on head

	To: CACCI Members Re: Launching of Pinoy, Incorporated TV Show with YEGAP Chairperson as Host Ms. Anna Marie Periquet, Chairperson of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Asia Pacific (YEGAP), is pleased to announce the launching of Pinoy, Incorporated, a business talk show featuring the best, brightest and most respected entrepreneurs and business leaders not only in the Philippines but in other Asian countries as well.

	The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is inviting CACCI members to the APEC SME Summit 2010, which will be held in Yokohama, Japan on 11 November 2010. The Summit will be held under the theme “Big Trees Grow from Small Seeds.” Small business owners are encouraged to attend this forum and avail themselves of the opportunity to dialogue and exchange views with APEC leaders, ministers and representatives of small businesses.

	The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka is calling on CACCI members to attend the SME Machinery Exhibition 2010 to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 27-29 August 2010. The event is jointly organized by the Small & Medium Enterprise Developers (SMED), a technical arm of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrial Development.

	CACCI invites members to participate in the ninth annual Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) to be held on October 21-22, 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Focusing on theme "Improving Business Competitiveness through CSR”, the two-day conference, of which CACCI is a Partner Organization, features a) plenary sessions addressed by keynote speakers, b) special interest sessions that focus on specific dynamics, learnings and best practices of companies,

	The Federation of Gulf Council Chambers of Commerce (FGCCC), along with its media partnership the Qatar Ministry of Energy & Industry, and the Qatar Petroleum Company, are pleased to announce the first Qatar Industrial Investment Opportunities Conference dedicated to the intermediate and downstream petrochemical industry, and the aluminium and steel, and iron industries. The Conference will be held on 18-20 October 2010 in Doha, Qatar.

	The Philippine Learning Centre for Trade and Investment Policy (PLACE), operated and managed by the business think-tank, Universal Access to Competitiveness and Trade (U-ACT) under the auspices of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is offering a course on Institutional of Multi-Stakeholder Professional Learning and Universal Skills for Trade Policy and Negotiations at the AIM Conference Center, Makati City, Philippines on 13-16 September 2010.

	The first Pakistan International Gems & Jewellery Exhibition (PIGJE), organized by Pakistan Gems & Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC), will be held on 5-8 August 2010 at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan. The PIGJE will highlight the traditional culture of Pakistani gems and jewellery, coupled with those in the contemporary class, in the market.

	The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is organizing FICCI HEAL 2010 , a two-day Healthcare Conference in partnership with the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) and the Asian Society for Quality in Health Care (ASQua), on September 6-7, 2010 at FICCI, Federation House in New Delhi. The theme of this event is “ Healthcare For All: Global Standards with Local Touch”.

	Back for the 7th edition, Global Entrepolis @ Singapore (GES) 2010, held by the Singapore Business Federation on 7-8 October 2010 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, is the international Summit on business leadership and global trends, offering CEOs a thought-provoking analysis of the current business issues and a view of the future trends as we move into the new decade. The GES 2010 Summit is the perfect destination for business leaders to understand how they can tap into the grow

	PricewaterhouseCoopers India as the Knowledge Partner for Vibrant Gujarat 2011 is inviting businessmen and investors to participate in the event which will be held in Gujarat, India on 12-13 January 2011. Held by the Government of Gujarat, Vibrant Gujarat 2011 is aimed at bringing together business leaders, investors, corporations, thought leaders, policy and opinion makers and serves as a perfect platform to understand and explore business opportunities in the State of Gujarat.

	The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is inviting CACCI members to join the International Buyer/Seller Meet, which will be held at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka on 29 October 2010. The event aims at:  Providing a platform for over 75 overseas and 100 Sri Lankan enterprises to network with,  Offering an opportunity to interact and establish contacts globally,  Facilitating links with prospective business partners,  Creating opportunities to establish new links and expand existing contac

	India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), the premier trade promotion agency of the Government of India, is organizing the 30th edition of its annual mega-event, India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi, India on November 14-27, 2010. The IITF has evolved into Asia's largest show of its kind and offers ideal opportunity for Indian and overseas exhibitors for showcasing and launching their new products and reinforcing existing brands.

	The CACCI Secretariat wishes to inform members and readers that presentation materials of speakers during the 24th CACCI Conference held on 5-7 July 2010 in Colombo, Sri Lanka may be viewed and downloaded from the CACCI website. Interested parties may access the materials by clicking on the highlighted speakers’ name on the Conference Program at www.cacci.org.tw/event_detail1.php?pic_id=16.

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