Chamber News:

• Danish Chamber CEO calls for American researchers to relocate to Denmark through a fast-track program. Source

• Launch of the China Chamber of Commerce to Africa Source

• Mexico, Nigeria launched a bilateral chamber. Source

• ILO partners with Somali Chamber for the development of its Strategic Plan 2025–2029. Source

• Lagos Chamber urges fiscal reforms amid economic projections. Source

• Dubai Chamber launched Slovak Business Council, concluded its trade mission in Maputo with 356 business meetings.

• Abu Dhabi Chamber opens first representative office in Katowice, Poland. Source

• UAE Chambers signed an MoU with Australian Chamber. Source

• Qatar's QFC signed a deal with Cyprus Chamber. Source

• JCI, Libyan chambers union signed a cooperation agreement. Source

• Iran, Thailand to launch a joint chamber. Source

• Gaza Chambers: Economic system has collapsed, prices soar by 527%. Source

• British Chambers: Business seek action on lost generation. Source

• Bogotá Chamber supports the launch of first major official publication on its tourism offerings. Source

• Ontario Chamber welcomed new board of directors. Source

Opportunities

• Organize sessions at the Global SME Ministerial Business and Innovation Space. Apply

• ACCE NextGen Leadership Program. Apply

• Chamber of the Year Award applications. Apply

Publications

• ICC Pulse Survey 2025: Business reactions to new U.S. tariffs. Source

• WTO published “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2025”. Source

• DIHK released the survey results of "Going International 2025". Source

Events

• One Click: Certificate of Origin Essentials, May 6. Discover

• One Click: ATA Carnet Essentials, May 13. Discover

• Connecting European Chambers, July 8-9. Discover

• ACCE Annual Convention, July 22-25. Discover

• World Chambers Congress, September 2-4. Discover

• JCI World Congress, November 4-8. Discover

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