NewsLast 30 days:20 May 2013: UK - First cyber security export strategy launched
Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has launched the first export strategy for UK companies looking for a share of the £100 billion global cyber security market.
17 May 2013: World economic climate improves slightly
The Ifo World Economic Climate Indicator continued to rise, even if only slightly. Both assessments of the current economic situation and the six-month economic outlook improved marginally compared to the previous quarter. There are a growing number of signs that the world economy is stabilizing. 07 May 2013: ICC welcomes Russia’s specialized court for IP related disputes
Speaking at an international conference hosted by the Supreme Commercial (Arbitrazh) Court of the Russian Federation, Designs Rapporteur of the ICC Intellectual Property (IP) Commission Elisabeth Logeais welcomed Russia’s initiative to establish a specialized court for the resolution of IP-related disputes. 03 May 2013: European Commission supports global Girls in ICT Day
The European Commission, European Parliament and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) came together on Girls in ICT Day (25 April) to find new ways of encouraging girls to take up careers in ICT and to show them the opportunities on offer. 08 May 2013: Logistics barriers impede growth of Asia Pacific’s e-commerce market,
Asia Pacific represents the world’s fastest growing e-commerce market and has the potential to become the largest market for e-commerce sales in the next few years. 30 Apr 2013: ICC appoints new Chair of the Digital Economy Commission
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Alhadeff as the new Chair of the ICC Commission on the Digital Economy. Having served as Vice-Chair since May 2002, Mr Alhadeff will take over from Herbert Heitmann, Executive Vice-President of External Communications at Royal Dutch Shell, who will be stepping down from the post during the commission’s summer meeting in Paris. 15 May 2013: Gemalto's software offers governments unprecedented level of security
Gemalto, world leader in digital security, today announced that its Sealys ID Motion smart card software dedicated to national government programs has received "Common Criteria EAL7 certification". EAL7, or Evaluation Assurance Level 7, represents the highest level of security assurance within the international security evaluation scheme, also known as Common Criteria.
29 Apr 2013: Barclaycard Germany signed multi-year contract with Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that it will provide the swift and seamless migration of Barclaycard Germany’s entire portfolio representing more than 40 credit and in addition three debit products. 24 May 2013: WTO announces agenda for Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade
The WTO announced on 23 May 2013 the agenda for the Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade to be held at the WTO on 8-10 July. The theme of this year’s event is “Connecting to Value Chains”. The review will focus on the development implications of the global expansion of production chains and will examine how Aid for Trade can help developing countries enter and move up value chains. 23 May 2013: Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key seaports
The European Commission has today launched a new initiative to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline. The guidelines and legal changes being proposed will help port operators upgrade their services and facilities as well as giving them more financial autonomy. 22 May 2013: New ICC standards help define trusted traders
ICC has published a collection of standards to help border authorities determine a standardized definition of a diligent trader. With a widely-accepted premise that low-risk traders should receive benefits for their investment in security and compliance, a variety of “trusted trader programmes”, commonly referred to as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programmes have been implemented worldwide. 21 May 2013: Electrolux Selects GT Nexus
GT Nexus announced today that it has been selected by Electrolux to provide a cloud technology platform that will automate the closed loop global freight spend management process for the leading appliance manufacturer. Delivered as a service over the Internet, the platform will optimize the entire purchase-to-pay lifecycle for air and ocean transportation. 16 May 2013: WTO General Council appoints Azevêdo as next Director-General,
At a special meeting on 14 May 2013, the General Council approved the appointment of Ambassador Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo (Brazil) as the next Director-General of the WTO. He begins his term of office on 1 September 2013. Director-General Pascal Lamy pledged to work closely with Ambassador Azevêdo in ensuring a smooth transition. 14 May 2013: European Commission unveils maritime strategy for the Atlantic
The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Action Plan follows from the Atlantic Strategy the Commission adopted in 2011. 13 May 2013: WTO sees bigger ITC role in Aid for Trade
Director-General Pascal Lamy, in a speech to the Joint Advisory Group of the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva on 6 May 2013, paid tribute to the leadership of ITC Executive Director Patricia Francis during the past seven years. 10 May 2013: East of England Export Week kickstarts move into high growth markets
Companies across the East of England are leading the way nationally in finding new markets overseas and more will soon get a helping hand to boost their sales in High-Growth Markets as UKTI launches a well timed Export Week. 02 May 2013: UK car manufacturers given a boost by opening of new VCA in Brazil
UK car manufacturers looking to push exports in Latin America have received a boost with opening of a new Vehicle Certification Agency in Brazil.
01 May 2013: DB Schenker Logistics Renews Contract to Provide Customers Access to GT Nexus
GT Nexus today announced that DB Schenker Logistics has renewed its contract for supply chain visibility solutions and cloud supply chain technology. Since 2008, GT Nexus capabilities have been provided to a number of DB Schenker Integrated Cargo Management customers. Capabilities include end-to-end inventory and shipment visibility, purchase order management and origin management. 26 Apr 2013: UK launches fast-track to growth
The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Joanna Shields, Chief Executive of Tech City today unveiled a new programme designed to enable high-growth businesses to scale rapidly and reach their full potential. The two were speaking alongside Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive of London Stock Exchange Group at an event in East London to celebrate UK entrepreneurship and highlight initiatives to boost investment in fast-growing SMEs.
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