Tagged with Chamber of Commerce

Puerto Rico As the global spotlight turns toward healthcare resilience and equitable access, Puerto Rico emerges as a critical yet often overlooked player. Luis E. Pizarro Otero, President of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, articulates a clear and pragmatic vision for the island’s role at the intersection of federal advocacy, healthcare…

Switzerland Rahul Sahgal brings over 20 years of experience in both the private sector and government to his role as CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, uniquely positioning him to bridge corporate and governmental interests. He explains his current focus on maintaining the strength of the US-Swiss business relationship, especially…

Mexico Pedro Casas Alatriste of AmCham Mexico delves into the chamber’s efforts to enhance U.S.-Mexico trade relations, support key industries, and promote sustainable growth amid Mexico’s political transition.   We are entering North America 2.0, poised for renewed growth and collaboration What are the key issues the American Chamber of Commerce…

China Olivier Dessajan, CEO of Colisée China and Co-President of the French Healthcare Alliance, discusses Colisée’s long-term investment strategies in China, the challenges of navigating the local regulatory environment, and the importance of French-Chinese healthcare collaborations.   French companies are committed to the Chinese market, offering superior products and solutions to…

Mexico Johannes Hauser, managing director of the German-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Mexico, or CAMEXA locally), shares the chamber’s functions, which include representing the German private sector in Mexico, with a predominance in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. In addition, he weighs in on the evolution of German…

India Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns have grown in global importance in the last few years due to several factors, including increased awareness of and demand for sustainable investing, the need for companies to maintain what McKinsey calls their ‘social license’, and the potential financial benefits of strong ESG performance.…

Saudi Arabia Dr Dalia Samra-Rothe highlights the role of AHK in facilitating German companies’ entry into the Saudi market, the significant economic transformation and opportunities in Saudi Arabia, and the importance of cultural awareness and preparedness when doing business in the country.   [Saudi Arabia] is undergoing a truly remarkable transformation, unlike…

India The Bombay Chamber of Commerce, established in 1836, played a key role in India’s industrial and infrastructural development during British rule and has since evolved into a professional organization with influential members, contributing significantly to the growth of major international companies like Tata and Reliance. Director General Sandeep Khosla highlights…

Morocco Looking back on 11 years of business experience in Morocco, Jean-Charles Damblin of the country’s French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is more optimistic than ever about the business opportunities that Morocco presents. Although the USA recently overtook France as Morocco’s largest foreign investor, Damblin suggests that there are…

Morocco Last year, the USA surpassed France as Morocco’s largest source of foreign direct investment, and Morocco is the only country in Africa to boast a free trade agreement with the US. AmCham Morocco’s Rabia El Alama outlines some of the major trends underpinning the US-Morocco trading relationship, the weighting of…

Belgium Germany and Belgium have long held an important trading relationship, says Margit Kunz of AHK Debelux, the German chamber of commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg. She outlines some of the key industrial investments and trends for German companies within Belux and why Belgium should be better known as an investment…

UAE AHK UAE CEO Oliver Oehms gives an overview of German healthcare investment in the Emirates, how the Chamber assists German firms in adjusting to the rapid pace of reform in the UAE, and his hopes for the future of German-Emirati economic cooperation more broadly.   We are confident that the…