Tagged with chamber of commerce

China Dr. Harley Seyedin, president of AmCham South China, talks up increasing connectivity in the region, competition and collaboration between the Greater Bay Area cities, and their potential for international life sciences investors. Harley, you have been in the South China region as an extremely successful businessman for nearly three decades.…

Hong Kong Ingrid Reinli, general manager of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, discusses the chamber´s strategic priorities and how it serves to unify the European presence in the market. She also reflects on the relationship between Hong Kong and the many European countries investing into the region. Why did…

Turkey Christopher Gaunt, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey, analyzes the relationship between the two countries and the ongoing development of their relationship, in addition to how UK companies can bring their experience and knowledge about public-private partnerships to the country and further strengthen  economic and bilateral trade.…

Spain Jaime Malet, president of the US Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Spain, discusses the importance of the trade relations between the US and Spain, with eight percent of GDP made up by American companies, the Chamber’s commitment to make Spain an attractive investment hub, the strategic assets that Spain as…

Spain Eva Prada, director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, discusses trade relations between the UK and Spain and the activities of the Chamber in developing trust-based business relationships between companies and the government, their collaboration with key institutions such as ICEX, as well as their intention to work…

Spain Walther von Plettenberg, director of the German-Spanish Chamber of Commerce, discusses the strong relationship between the two countries and how Spain’s recent reforms puts the country at an economic advantage. Additionally, he praises the country’s start-up culture and how important entrepreneurship is for bringing the spotlight onto Spain. The Spanish-German…

Malta Denis Borg, secretary general of the Maltese Italian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the central role of the chamber in developing business between Malta and Italy and explains how Malta’s attractiveness for Italian companies originates from being a welcoming entrepreneurial environment with a favorable location. Can you describe the role and…

Portugal Enrique Santos, president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Portugal since 1998, observes the rapid change in the volume and nature of investments into Portugal in recent years. Santos explains the historical partnership formed on the Iberian Peninsula, the excellent quality of life experienced across the country and the…

Malta Prof. Claude A. Farrugia of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry documents the main trends in the manufacturing industry of Malta and discusses the island’s strengths in discovering new niches and exploiting opportunities as they present themselves. Farrugia also touches on the development of a biotech industry on…

India Dr. Georges Jabre, the recently appointed CEO of Serdia Pharmaceuticals (India) Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of the Servier Group) and president of the Healthcare Committee of the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI), provides insights into some key specificities of India’s healthcare ecosystem as well as his main priorities…

Portugal Graca Didier, secretary general of AmCham Portugal, discuss the role of her chamber of commerce in promoting strong relations between America and Portugal. In addition, she comments on the cultural differences between the two countries and how Portugal can learn a lot from America in terms of creating a better…

Portugal Laurent Marionnet, director general of the French Chamber of Commerce in Portugal provides an overview of the Chamber’s activities, an intriguing insight into Portuguese success citing geopolitical factors and cultural specifics and emphasizes the impact French SMEs are having on the Portuguese economy. Can you please provide us with an…