Celebrating 50th Anniversary
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Celebrating 50th Anniversary
OLIAN NATIO NG N MO E EY E RK UN IO N N G E S OF T U O F CHA HA MB E Y RY M D C O MO D IT A N D I N D UST AN M CE S AMBER OF COM XC R CH ER AL TH Celebrating 50th Anniversary 30th CACCI Conference The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy November 23-25, 2016 Taipei Marriott Hotel, Taiwan www.2016cacci.biz OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy WELCOME MESSAGES Message from the CACCI President Jemal Inaishivili CACCI President It is my great honor to invite you to the 30th CACCI Conference scheduled to take place on November 23-25, 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan. Our gathering this year is doubly significant as it coincides with the 50 th Anniversary of our Confederation. As many of you know, CACCI was established in 1966 as a platform for businessmen in the region to “work toward forging economic ties and cooperation among Asian countries, with the view to accelerating their economic development and raising the living standards of their people.” Over the 50 years that have passed since its founding, CACCI has emerged as one of the biggest and most influential regional business organizations in Asia-Pacific. And over that same period, Asia has increasingly become a dominant force in the global economy and is today considered the world's most dynamic region. I therefore hope you would join us in Taipei for our Conference in November this year, not only to help us celebrate 50 years of partnership among our members, but also to exchange views on how Asia can play a much bigger role in the world economy, and what we – as a regional organization – can do to help the region achieve this objective. I would like to count on your continued strong support in our efforts to further build up the foundation that CACCI has set in place over the past 50 years to achieve greater economic interaction and the strengthening of ties between business communities in our member countries. I look forward to seeing you in Taipei for a fruitful, meaningful, and productive 30th CACCI Conference and 50th Anniversary. 1 OL IAN N ATI NG ON A MB ER OF CO CH M M MO AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy E S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB R H XC EY E UN E S OF TU RK 30th CACCI Conference TH Message from Chairmen of the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) and The Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, Taiwan (CNAIC) C. Y. Wang Chairman, CIECA Lin, Por-Fong Chairman, CNAIC We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) during the 30th CACCI Conference to be held on November 23-25 this year in Taipei, Taiwan, the Republic of China. Both the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) and the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, Taiwan (CNAIC) share a common vision and mission with all the primary member chambers of CACCI: For the private sector to exert our influence in increasing trade, investment and tourism around the world and provide timely advice to national governments about proper measures that can promote economic growth. We had the distinct pleasure of hosting CACCI's 40th Anniversary and 21st Conference in Taipei in 2006 and we are grateful for your continued confidence in us by once again choosing our two organizations as your hosts in celebrating another important and significant milestone of CACCI. We will cooperate closely with the CACCI Secretariat in ensuring that our conference this year will be productive and meaningful and that your stay in Taipei will be both comfortable and memorable. Not all private sector organizations reach the half century mark. The reason that CACCI has claimed such honor is due to the foresight of its leaders in anticipating future trends; forestalling, evading or mitigating new risks and seizing fresh opportunities. At this year's Conference, a meeting of the leaders of all CACCI Primary Members will be convened, primarily to review the accomplishments of the Confederation over the 50 years since its founding; revisit its vision and mission as well as its goals and objectives in light of the current conditions and recent developments in the regional and global market environment; and prepare a road-map of its future direction. Your participation in this event will help guarantee that CACCI remains at the forefront of the economic development of the AsiaPacific region in the next half century. The American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson remarked: “An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man.” As a time-honored institution, CACCI is the lengthened shadow of all CACCI members who have dedicated their time and talents to ensure that regional economic prosperity continues and that our posterity will stand on our shoulders, further build up on our achievements, and carry forward our mission. Five decades ago, CACCI was officially inaugurated in Taipei, which eventually became home to its permanent secretariat. The forthcoming 50th Anniversary will be an auspicious occasion for family reunion of all CACCI members. We thank you for your commitment to CACCI over the years and look forward to welcoming you again this November in our home country. 2 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy TENTATIVE PROGRAM Nov. 23 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Registration 09:00 - 12:00 Final Selection of Winners 09:00 - 10:30 • The 6th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award (Fortune Room, 5F) 10:30 - 12:00 • The 1st Asia-Pacific Women Entrepreneur Award (Fortune Room, 5F) 09:00 - 12:00 • The 7th Local Chamber Awards (Prosperity Room, 5F) 09:00 - 10:30 Sectoral Roundtable Discussions Group One • Women Entrepreneurs Group (Junior Ballroom I, 5F) Invited Speakers: - Mr. Rona Yircali, Honorary Chair, ICC World Chambers Federation; and Past President, Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) (To be confirmed) - Ms. Selima Ahmad, President, Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Invited Session Chairman: - Mrs. Mukta Nandini Jain, Chairperson, CACCI Women Entrepreneurs Council • ICT Group (Junior Ballroom II, 5F) Invited Speakers: - Mr. Robert Chen, Senior Manager, Taiwan Telematics Industry Association - Mr. Martin Frick, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Temenos - Mr. Nice Cheng, Partner, AppWorks Ventures (To be confirmed) Invited Session Chairman: - Dr. G. J. Huang, Chairman, CACCI Asian ICT Council (To be confirmed) 10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:45 - 12:15 Sectoral Roundtable Discussions Group Two • Food and Agriculture Group (Junior Ballroom I, 5F) Invited Speakers: - Dr. Wei Fang, Professor, Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University - Mr. Muhammed Abdus Salam, Founder President, Bangladesh Organic Products Manufacturers Association (BOPMA) - Mr. Uriel Lynn, President, Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (To be confirmed) - Khalifah Bin Jassim Mohammad Al-Thani, Chairman, Qatar Chamber of Commerce (To be confirmed) 3 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Invited Session Chairman: - Dr. Liang-Chou Hsia, Yu Chou Friendly Agriculture Research Institute, and Professor Emeritus, National Pintung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) • Young Entrepreneurs Group (Junior Ballroom II, 5F) Invited Speakers: - Mr. George T. Siy, Chairman Emeritus, Association of Young Filipino-Chinese Entrepreneurs (To be confirmed) - Dr. Manju Kalra Prakash, Senior Consultant, Ministry of Women and Child Development (India) (To be confirmed) - Mr. Chieh-Li Jerry Hsu, Managing Director, Kinpo Electronics, Inc (To be confirmed) - Mr. Steve Hsu, CEO/Secretary-General, TXA Private Board of Directors (To be confirmed) Invited Session Chairman: - Ms. Anna Marie Periquet, Chairman, CACCI Young Entrepreneurs Group Asia-Pacific (YEGAP) 12:15 - 13:30 Lunch (Garden Kitchen, 1F) 13:30 - 14:30 Meeting of the CACCI Policy Advocacy Working Group (Fortune and Prosperity Room, 5F) 14:00 - 15:30 Discover Business Opportunities Through CACCI – Part One (Junior Ballroom, 5F) This session will feature country presentations by selected member chambers on current economic conditions in their respective countries and opportunities for trade and investments. Invited Country Presenters: • Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry • Ceylon Chamber of Commerce • The Department of Investment Services, Ministry of Economic Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) • Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (To be confirmed) • Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (To be confirmed) • Union of Myanmar Chambers of Commerce and Industry (To be confirmed) Invited Session Chairman: - Mr. Samir Modi, Senior Vice President, CACCI and Executive Director, K. K. Modi Group 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee Break 4 R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E O F C HA IO N MB E MO OL IAN N ATI NG ON M AN G EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 15:45 - 17:15 A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Discover Business Opportunities Through CACCI – Part Two (Junior Ballroom, 5F) This session will feature invited CEOs of companies or successful entrepreneurs from various CACCI member countries who will share their success stories; the challenges they faced and how they overcame them; their innovative business models; and their new ideas, new projects, and/or new products. Invited Speakers: - Mr. Arthur Huang, CEO/Founder, MINIWIZ - Mr. Merrill J. Fernando, Founder and Chairman, Dilmah (To be confirmed) - Mr. Scottie Chapman, CEO of Spring Sheep New Zealand Invited Session Chairman: - Mr. Pradeep Kumar Shrestha, Vice President, CACCI and Former President, FNCCI 14:30 - 16:00 Advisory Board Meeting (Spring Room, 3F) (Open only to members of the Advisory Board) 16:00 - 17:00 Budget Commission Meeting (Spring Room, 3F) (Open only to Budget Commission members) 17:15 - 18:45 86th CACCI Council Meeting (Fortune and Prosperity Room, 5F) 19:00 - 21:00 Welcome Reception/Dinner hosted by CIECA (Garden Villa, 8F) 5 OL IAN N ATI NG ON MO E S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E O F C HA IO N MB R EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH Theme M AN G Nov. 24 A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Thursday The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Over the past 50 years, global economic realities have undergone a sea change. Economic miracles by successive Asian countries – starting with Japan and continuing with a host of others at regular intervals – have enabled Asia to re-emerge as a dominant force in the global economy, growing bigger and richer. There is a growing consensus around the world that the center of gravity of the global economy is shifting towards Asia and that this trend is most likely to continue in the decades to come. The IMF considers Asia the “world’s most dynamic region”, noting that it accounts for 40 percent of the world economy and will deliver nearly two-thirds of global growth over the next four years. The 30th CACCI Conference this year, which also marks the 50th Anniversary of the Confederation since its founding in 1966, will address the following questions: How can Asia play a much bigger role in shaping the global economy in the 21st century than it did in the latter half of the 20th century? What challenges would Asian countries – individually and collectively – face in playing such a role and how will they meet these challenges? How should Asia – which in the past was heavily dependent on exports for its growth – nurture its new “second engine of growth”, which is domestic demand, in order to sustain its strong performance? 08:30 - 10:00 Opening Ceremony (Grand Ballroom I, 5F) • Welcome Remarks by Mr. Chung-Yu Wang, Chairman of the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) • Welcome Remarks by Mr. Por-Fong Lin, Chairman of the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, Taiwan (CNAIC) • Opening Statement by Mr. Jemal Inaishvili, CACCI President • Address by the Special Guest of Honor (To be advised) • Keynote Speech by Mr. Shinobe Osamu, CEO of All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd. (ANA) • Presentation of Plaques of Appreciation to the Special Guest of Honor and the Keynote Speaker 10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break 10:00 - 10:30 Press Conference (Prosperity Room, 5F) • Signing of MOU Between CACCI and the Sydney Business Chamber 6 R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E O F C HA IO N MB E MO OL IAN N ATI NG ON M AN G EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 10:15 - 11:30 A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Plenary Session 1: Gaining Traction from Regional Economic Integration (Grand Ballroom I, 5F) Economic integration – which aims mainly to accelerate economic growth, enhance trade development in the region, and allow the freer movement of goods, services, skilled labor, and capital - is evolving rapidly in the Asian region. Business-led Asian economic integration is now being complemented by a growing web of regional and bilateral free trade agreements within the region. Economic integration could potentially produce opportunities to Asian countries. However, it could also generate challenges, namely higher costs related to implementing economic integration across such economically and culturally diverse countries. This session aims to identify the opportunities and challenges surrounding the impending economic integration in Asia. Invited speakers will be requested to address the following questions: How deep is Asian economic integration today and how much further might it go? How does the deepening of regional economic links interplay with globalization? What factors will bear on the evolution of global and regional patterns of trade in the coming years? What are the implications for individual economies of being part of, or not being part of, regional trading agreements? Invited speakers : - Mr. Yoshio Amano, Senior Vice President, Mitsubishi Corp. and General Manager Mitsubishi Corp. Manila Branch Dr. Omkar Shrestha, Associate Research Fellow at Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Adjunct Faculty, Economics Department, National University of Singapore Invited Session Chairman: - Mr. Peter McMullin, Vice President, CACCI and Board Member International Chamber of Commerce (Australia) 11:30 - 12:45 Plenary Session 2: Promoting SME Development for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth (Grand Ballroom I, 5F) SMEs are key economic agents that support large segments of the population and the economy. These firms typically account for more than 90% of all firms outside the agriculture sector, constitute a major source of employment, and generate significant domestic and export earnings. The effect that they have on people and wealth generation stems from their capacity to close productivity gaps, which requires them to incorporate technology, innovations and knowledge into products and to foster management improvements. Globalization and trade liberalization have ushered in new opportunities as well as challenges for SMEs. Presently, only a small part of the SME sector is able to identify and exploit these opportunities and deal with the challenges. Moreover, SMEs, due to their size, are particularly constrained by limited access to finance; non-competitive real exchange rates; cumbersome bureaucratic procedures in setting up, operating and growing a business; poor state of infrastructure; and lack of effective institutional structures. 7 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy This session will feature speakers who will share their views and perspectives on how to equip SMEs to better meet the challenges of globalization and to benefit from its opportunities; how to create an enabling environment for SME development consisting of functioning macro and micro level institutions; and how to enable SMEs to improve production, grow sales, pursue innovation, create sustainable jobs, promote social inclusion, and achieve long-term economic impact. Invited speakers : - Mr. Johnny Yun-Lung Yeh, Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs Datuk Wira Jalilah Baba, President, Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Mr. Abdul Matlub Ahmad, President, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Invited Session Chairman: - Mr. George Abraham, Chairman, CACCI SME Development Council 12:45 - 14:00 Luncheon hosted by CNAIC (Grand Ballroom II, 5F) 14:00 - 15:30 Special Session on Tourism (Spring and Summer Room, 3F) 14:00 - 15:00 87th CACCI Council Meeting (Junior Ballroom, 5F) 15:00 - 16:30 CACCI Summit Meeting – Part One (Junior Ballroom, 5F) Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Tain-Jy Chen, Minister, National Development Council Invited Speakers: - Mr. David W. J. Hsieh, Director-General, Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, ROC (To be confirmed) - Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) (To be confirmed) Mr. Andrew Jones, Chairman, Pacific Asia Travel Association (To be confirmed) - Mrs. Monowara Hakim Ali, Member, CACCI Executive Committee, Chairman, Genetica (Bd) Ltd. and A. Intraco (Bd) Ltd. Invited Session Chairman: - Mr. Anura Lokuhetty, Chairman, CACCI Asian Council on Tourism A meeting of the presidents, chairmen and CEOs of all CACCI Primary Members will be convened, primarily to: (i) review the accomplishments of the Confederation over the 50 years since its founding; (ii) re-visit its vision and mission as well as its goals and objectives in light of the current conditions and recent developments in the regional and global market environment; and (iii) prepare a road-map of its future direction. 8 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy 16:30 - 16:45 Coffee Break 16:45 - 18:15 CACCI Summit Meeting – Part Two (Junior Ballroom, 5F) 19:00 Gala Dinner hosted by CIECA (Grand Ballroom I, 5F) • Formal Oath-taking Ceremony for the Newly Elected CACCI President • Announcement of Winners of the CACCI Awards • Presentation of Illustrious Service Award to Past CACCI Presidents Nov. 25 Friday Option 1 Golf Game 06:20 Depart from Hotel 07:30 Tee off 12:30 Lunch 14:30 Return to Hotel 15:30 Arrive at Hotel Option 2 One Day Tour to Yilan 08:30 Depart from Hotel for Yilan County 09:30 - 11:30 Visit the Kavalan Distillery and King Car Orchid Garden 12:00 Lunch 14:00 - 16:30 Visit the National Center for Traditional Arts 16:30 Return to Taipei 18:00 Arrive at Hotel 9 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND MODERATORS Osamu Shinobe President & CEO, ANA Osamu Shinobe has been President and CEO of ANA since April 1st, 2013. An ANA veteran of over 35 years, as CEO of ANA, Shinobe is responsible for all areas of passenger and cargo air transportation businesses. Shinobe graduated from Waseda University, and began his career at ANA as an engineer at maintenance headquarters in 1976. By 1993, he had become the head of the maintenance division’s Management Office Planning & Coordination department, marking the start of a long tenure holding a number of senior leadership positions. These include Senior Manager of Corporate Planning from ’95 to ’98, Executive Officer and Deputy General Manager of Sales Promotion in 2004 and Head of Corporate Planning in 2007, where he simultaneously served as Leader of the Boeing 787 Implementation Project. In 2012, Shinobe was appointed to the board of directors, and following the shift to a Holdings Company structure in 2013, Shinobe was appointed to President and CEO of Al Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. Shinobe brings with him to the CEO position, the vast depth of experience in leadership during times of milestone transitions, including the Boeing 787 Implementation Project and expanding international network as a pillar of ANA’s growth strategy. Tain-Jy Chen Minister National Development Council (NDC) Dr. Tain-Jy Chen is Minister of National Development Council (NDC), Taiwan. As an economist, Dr. Chen has been holding several positions in the academic and research circles. His previous career highlights include Assistant Professor at Dept. of Economics, University of Mississippi and Drexel University, U.S.A.; Research Fellow, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research; Professor, Dept. of Economics, National Taiwan University (NTU), President of Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research and Minister, Council for Economic Planning and Development, Executive Yuan, Taiwan. Dr. Chen graduated from NTU with a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering in 1975, and obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from The Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A. in 1983. 10 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Selima Ahmad President and Founder Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) Ms. Selima Ahmad is President and Founder of Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) and Vice Chairperson of Nitol-Niloy Group. With her deep understanding of business, Ms. Ahmad has focused on developing entrepreneurial talent, organizing financial and marketing resources to enable women get over hurdles. She founded BWCCI in 2001 to empower women into businesses and developed more than 7,000 women entrepreneurs. Ms. Ahmad has been conferred with many Awards in recognition of her accomplishments, including The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference Award 2010, Priyadarshini Award 2012, Islamic Development Bank Prize 2012, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Award 2013, Oslo Business for Peace Award 2014 and the “2014-2015 TIAW World of Difference Lifetime Achievement Award.” She obtained her graduation and Masters in Business Management from University of Dhaka and did many short courses from USA, Japan, Denmark and Canada. Mukta Nandini Jain Managing Director, OPJK Chairperson, CACCI Women Entrepreneurs Council Ms. Mukta Nandini Jain is the Managing Director of OPJK, which is one of India’s leading paper merchants. Situated in New Delhi, India, the company supplies a variety of writing, printing and industrial grades of paper and board to a diversified base of end consumers such as printing presses, publishers and packaging companies. The company - a family-run enterprise - traces its roots back over 100 years and has firmly established itself as a trusted partner to its clients and suppliers. Mrs. Jain has an immense interest in arts and crafts. She is associated with various non-governmental organizations for the under-privileged children. Her main interest and concern is to promote Indian art and culture. Ms. Jain is the current Chairperson of the CACCI Women Entrepreneurs Council. 11 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Robert Chen Senior Manager Taiwan Telematics Industry Association Mr. Robert Chen is the Senior Manager of Taiwan Telematics Industry Association, TTIA. Before joining TTIA, Mr. Chen was the Senior Project Manager of TrendMicro Inc., the Senior Planner of Institute for Information Industry, the Assistant Vice President of BeXcom and the Consultant at Accenture. Mr. Chen obtained his Master Degree of Business Administration from George Washington University, and his Executive Mater Degree of Business Administration from National Chengchi University of Taiwan. Mr. Chen possesses the Certificate of Project Management Professional of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Martin Frick Managing Director Asia Pacific, Temenos Martin Frick is Managing Director, Asia Pacific, at Temenos. Prior to joining the company, Martin was Managing Director of Asia Pacific for Avaloq. He has over 20 years’ relevant experience in banking and banking technology, including working as a Senior Executive of Raiffeisen Bank in Switzerland, as well as Executive Director and Head of Custody Processing Service at UBS. He is a qualified economic computer scientist, and has an MBA dual degree from the State University of New York at Albany and GSBA Zurich. 12 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Anna Marie Periquet Vice President for Corporate Affairs, Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. Chairman, CACCI Young Entrepreneurs Group of Asia Pacific Anna Marie Periquet is an experienced consultant for corporate affairs and communications; government relations; media relations and public affairs, and entrepreneurship development. She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communication (cum laude) in 1989; completed the Entrepreneurship Trainor's Training Course at the Institute of Small Scale Industries at the University of the Philippines in 1993; and finished her Fellowship in Active Labour Policy Development at the Institute for International Labour Studies of the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland in 1995. Former President Fidel V. Ramos appointed Periquet Council Member of the Presidential Council on Youth Affairs (PCYA) from 1992 to 1995, and as Youth Sector Representative to the 10th Congress of the House of Representatives from 1995 to 1998. Former President Joseph Estrada appointed Periquet as Private Sector Representative to the Board of Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation from 1998 to 2001. She was re-appointed by former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2009. Periquet was also elected member of the board of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2000-2006. At present, she is the Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI). Wei Fang Professor and Former Chairman Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University Dr. Wei Fang is a Professor and former chairman in the Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Taiwan University. He is also the director of the Center of excellence for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CCEA). He is the co-author of 16 text books, translated three books and wrote 1 book related to Plant Factory in 2011 to 2013. He was one of the international consultants for the Japanese Plant Factory Association (JPFA) and the chief consultant of Chung-Hwa Plant Factory Association (CHPFA) of Taiwan. Dr. Fang was frequently invited to lecture and present his researches around the world. He is the inventor of 52 approved patents applied in Taiwan, China, Singapore and US. He also served as scientific committee member in several international symposiums and editor in professional journals. He was elected the number 1 of the top 10 agricultural experts by Taiwan District Kiwanis International in 2011. 13 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Muhammed Abdus Salam Founder President Bangladesh Organic Products Manufacturers Association (BOPMA) Mr. Muhammed Abdus Salam is Founder President of Bangladesh Organic Products Manufacturers Association (BOPMA) and Bangladesh Soybean and Soyfoods Producers Association (BSSPA). He is also Chairman of the Natural Resources Development Program (NRDP) and Managing Director of Uttarbanga Fertilizer Industries Ltd, Northern Agro Products Ltd., Organic Bangladesh Ltd., Global Green Energy Ltd. and Halal & Organic Bd. Ltd. Mr. Salam’s business activities include: (a) Organic Agriculture and Organic Foods production; (b) Soybean and Soyfoods production; (c) Peanut and Peanutfoods production; (d) Buckwheat and Buckwheatfoods Production; (e) Organic Fertilizer and Organic Pesticides production using local natural resources; (f) Jatropha plantation and Biodiesel production; (g) Beneficial and Native species Crops, Live-stocks and Birds resumption; (h) Baby foods, Food Supplements, Gluten free foods, Alternative foods production; and (i) Certification issuance. Liang-Chou Hsia President Yu Chou Friendly Agriculture Research Institute Dr. Liang-Chou Hsia is President of Yu Chou Friendly Agriculture Research Institute. Concurrently, he is Emeritus Professor of Taiwan’s National Pintung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), and Adjunct Professor at Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, NPUST. Dr. Hsia has years of experience in animal science, and secured numerous patents in related files, such as animal housing system, bio-membrane for waste treatment system, dry sludge of waste structure, vertical perch structure and energy regulation of forced ventilation system, among others. He has received domestic and international honors and awards, including the 9th Asian-Australian Association of Animal Production Societies (AAAP) Animal Science Award, 2012 by AAAP, The Top Ten Outstanding Agricultural Expert Award, 2011 by Taiwan District of Kiwanis International, The Excellent Teaching Award, 2009 by NPUST and International Honour Award, 2000 by US Department of Agriculture. Dr. Hsia’s areas of expertise include: Agricultural Production, Aquaculture Production, Ecologic System, Conservation, Rural Education and Extension, Reproduction of Animals, Nutrition on Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Dog and Cat, Etc., Management for Animal Production, Animal House Design and Arrangement, Animal Behavior and Welfare, Feed Processing, Animal Waste Management, Extension Education. 14 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Samir Modi Executive Director, K. K. Modi Group Senior Vice President, CACCI An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Mr. Samir Modi is Executive Director, K. K. Modi Group; Executive Director, Godfrey Phillips India Limited; Director, Indofil Industries Limited; President, Twenty Four Seven Convenience Stores; Managing Director, Colorbar Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd.; and Executive Vice Chairman, Modicare Private Limited. Mr. Modi started his career at Philip Morris U.S.A where he eventually became the brand manager of Marlboro cigarettes. Mr. Modi went back to India in 1994, and his first task was to revive K. K. Modi Group’s consumer goods business. In a short span of time, he was able to turn around the group company, Modern Home Care Products Pvt. Ltd., and also gained substantial share of cleaning products market in India. He later sold the brands to Henkel of Germany. Mr. Modi started the first Indian Network Marketing Company, Modicare, in 1996, and in 2004 created Colorbar Cosmetics. He is also the brain behind India's first of its kind 24-hour convenience store - Twenty Four Seven Retail Stores launched in 2005. Mr. Modi established the Modicare Foundation in 1996, aiming to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in India. It won the President’s Award for its work in gender related issues, and is also working with children to educate them on life skills. Pradeep Kumar Shrestha Managing Director Panchakanya Group Mr. Pradeep Kumar Shrestha is the Managing Director of Panchakanya Group, an Industrial and trading house. He also holds Managing Director or Director position in various companies, including the Panchakanya Mai Hydropower, Nepal Cylinders Pvt, Nepal Bitumen and Barrel Udyog Ltd., Butwal Power Company Ltd., Nyadi Hydropower Ltd., and Shangrila Energy Ltd., He is also Chairman of Kabeli Hydropower. He has also been entrusted with the responsibility as Honorary Consul of The Republic of South Africa for Nepal Mr. Shrestha achieved the distinction to be the youngest President of Nepalese Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). He held many prestigious positions in different national and multinational committees during his tenure as FNCCI President. He has also served as Vice President of the SAARC-CCI (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Chambers of Commerce and Industry). Mr. Shrestha is currently Vice President of CACCI. 15 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Yoshio Amano Senior Vice President, Mitsubishi Corporation General Manager, Mitsubishi Corporation-Manila Branch Mr. Yoshio Amano is the President of Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Philippines (JCCIPI) since February 2015. He also holds other positions of importance such as Chairman of the Board of International Elevator & Equipment Inc., and President of MC Diamond Realty Investment Phils., Inc., MC Oranbo Investment, Inc.. He also sits as a member of the Board of Directors of Ayala Corporation; Isuzu Philippines Corporation, Imasen Philippines Manufacturing Corporation, Kepco Ilijan Corporation, Trans World Agro-Products Corporation, Philippine Resins Industries, Inc., Portico Land Corporation, and The Japanese Association Manila, Inc. Mr. Amano graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1982 with a degree from the Faculty of Engineering. Prior to his stint in the Philippines, he has made remarkable contributions in the fields of Oil, Gas and Chemical business; Energy and Power Generation business; and Global Environment and Infrastructure business having been assigned at different Mitsubishi Offices overseas. Omkar Shrestha Adjunct Faculty National University of Singapore (NUS) Dr. Shrestha’s international career spans over some forty years in multiple countries and institutions including UNESCAP in Bangkok, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, and currently in Singapore. Dr. Shrestha is Research Associate at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies – Yusof Ishak Institute, and concurrently an Adjunct Faculty in Economics Department, National University of Singapore lecturing on the Southeast Asian economies, the ASEAN, and the emerging India. Earlier, during his ADB period, Dr. Shrestha’s responsibilities included close assessment and constant monitoring of the major Asian economies that included China, India, Thailand and Malaysia, among others. While in ADB, Dr. Shrestha was posted in ADB Resident Missions in Dhaka and Hanoi. During this period, Dr Shrestha was actively engaged in various regional and sub-regional cooperation activities pertaining to the ASEAN, SAARC, and Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) towards inter-regional trade and investment promotion. Dr. Shrestha has several articles published in various national, regional and international journals and dailies including Singapore Straits Times, and Business Times. He has edited ASEAN regional journal, and has produced two co-edited books on ASEAN and GMS. Dr. Shrestha holds a Ph.D. degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii and is an East-West Center Scholar. 16 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Peter McMullin Special Counsel, Cornwall Stodart Lawyers Vice President, CACCI Mr. Peter McMullin has been Special Counsel at Cornwall Stodart Lawyers covering the Melbourne Area, Australia since 2008. His other current positions include: Founding Director of Australasian Dispute Resolution Centre Pty Ltd; Treasurer and Council Member at Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria; Board Member of International Chamber of Commerce (Australia); Senior International Business Adviser to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Timor-Leste; Chair of Australian Chamber Alliance; Member at Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Audit Committee; and Director at McMullin Group. Mr. McMullin has wide experience in business, law, local government, philanthropy and the arts. He was Councilor and Deputy Lord Mayor at the City of Melbourne (1996-1999), Deputy President of the Museums Board of Victoria (2000-2010), Board Member of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (20012006), and Councilor and Mayor at the City of Greater Geelong (2004-2008). He was also Board Member of the Melbourne Community Foundation and of the Education Foundation, and Member of the Commonwealth Refugee Review Tribunal and of the Victorian Residential Tenancies and Small Claims Tribunals. Mr. McMullin has mentored the development of Chamber of Commerce in Timor-Leste over the past five years. He is the Immediate Past President of the Victorian CCI and currently chairs the Trade and International Affairs Committee of Australian CCI. Datuk Wira Jalilah Baba Founder and Chairman, Crewstone International Sdn Bhd President, Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry Datuk Wira Jalilah Baba, an Economics graduate, is a thought leader and an expert in International Economics; investment related matters especially attracting foreign direct investment, and government's high impact incentives packages. She retired from government service as the Director General and CEO of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) in August 2011. She served MIDA for 35 years and has developed international relationships and sharpened her skills in various fields and developed expertise in investment promotion, international business, economics and finance, government procedures and regulations governing issues such as tariffs, customs, various government incentive schemes and grants. After retiring from MIDA, she has been active in several industry associations including the MICCI as Council Member, the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, and European Malaysian Chamber of Commerce. She has had previous experience in serving as Board member in several prominent corporations. She has written several articles in the business magazines and an active commentator regarding the Malaysian economy and business/investments in several Malaysian newspapers. She is a recipient of several awards from both government and the private sector in recognition of her contribution to the country, industry, and society. 17 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Abdul Matlub Ahmad President Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abdul Matlub Ahmad is an entrepreneur, versatile industrialist and a firm believer of national development through industrial revolution and creating employment opportunities. Matlub Ahmad started his business carrier in 1981 and eventually in 1990 he went into joint venture with Tata Motors under the banner of Nitol Motors. It has spawned many other new businesses including Nita Joint Venture, Nitol Cement, Nitol Insurance, Nitol Leasing Company, and Niloy Hero Motors, among others. Under his brilliant and charismatic leadership, Mr. Matlub Ahmed has led and guided many organizations to a grand success. In recent times his versatile business merit is attracting many world reputed companies and industrialist to set up joint ventures in Bangladesh with attractive packages. Matlub Ahmed has participated in important and significant high level business delegations with Honorable Prime Minister to many countries of the world. He has always been active in leading business meetings and conferences at home and abroad. Born in 1952, Matlub Ahmed had the luxury to have his education with a B.A (Hons.) and M.A in Economics from Oxford University. He is happily married to Selima Ahmad, winner of Oslo Business for Peace Award and is blessed with two distinguished sons. George Abraham Chairman, The GA Group Pte. Ltd. Chairman, CACCI SME Development Council Mr. George Abraham has worked extensively in the region in various capacities as Executive Director of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Secretary General of the Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Secretary General of the ASEAN Chambers of Commerce and Industry, articulating the views of the private sector, enhancing business prospects of companies, and representing these organizations at international fora. He is also a consultant to various UN Agencies in SME development and private sector capacity building in the Asia Pacific, SAARC, Africa and Eastern European countries; the Regional Representative (ASEAN) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry; and Regional Representative of the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is Chairman of The GA Group Pte Ltd, comprising George Abraham & Associates Pte Ltd, which is into SME Development and Consultancy; Asia Pacific Business Pte Ltd, which organises country-focussed seminars and conferences; and Global Indian Business Network Pte Ltd, which assists cross-border trade and investment within Singapore, India and the region. He is currently Director of The Indus Entrepreneurs Limited, Singapore (TiE Singapore), an organization for effective networking and mentoring of budding entrepreneurs linked to the parent body TiE in Silicon Valley, USA. 18 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy Monowara Hakim Ali Chairman, Genetica (Bd) Ltd. and A. Intraco (Bd) Ltd. Member, CACCI Executive Committee Mrs. Ali holds senior management positions in several corporations, including Chairman, Genetica (Bd) Ltd. and A. Intraco (Bd) Ltd.; Vice-Chairman, Intraco Group and Butterfly Park Ltd.; as well as Managing Director, Matrix Cellular Services Ltd. and Medina Indenting Ltd. At government bodies, she is Director of Dhaka Stock Exchange, Teletalk Bangladesh Limited, Bangladesh Tele Communication Co. Ltd., Coal Power Generation Co. Bd. Ltd., Bangladesh Tourism Board and Small & Medium Enterprises Foundation. Mrs. Ali has established a few business and charity organizations. She is Founder of Chittagong Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chittagong Women Entrepreneurs Association, Chittagong, IndonesiaBangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Intraco Foundation, Bhuiyan Foundation, YUSHU Association and Agrabad Kid’s Club, Chittagong. Presently, Mrs. Ali is Chairman, Women Co-Operative Society Ltd., Director, Bangladesh Federation for Tourism Development and Member of Governing Body, South East Asian Co-operation Foundation. Mrs. Ali was First Vice President, The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry; Vice President, SAARC Chamber of Commerce; and Honorary Consul, Republic of Indonesia in Chittagong. Mrs. Ali received her Bachelor Degree on Hospitality Management from City of London College, U.K., and was an NDC Fellow at Capstone Course from National Defense College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Anura Lokuhetty Chairman, Red Apple Travels and Holidays Lanka Pvt. Ltd. Chairman, CACCI Asian Councilon Tourism Mr. Anura Lokuhetty has made a large amount of contributions to promote the tourism sector in Sri Lanka and actively participated in international tourism events. Before he joined Serene Pavilions, Mr. Lokuhetty has been in the forefront of the hotel industry for many years, having worked in various hotels in Sri Lanka Mr. Lokuhetty is also an active member of tourism related organizations and associations, including Committee Member of Tourist Hotel Association of Sri Lanka, Vice Chairman of Tourism Training Association of Sri Lanka, Board Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Hotel Management, Fellow Member of Hotel School Graduates Association, Member of the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA), and Member of the Institute of Management UK. He also held ministerial appointments, such as Member of Vocational Training Institute of Kalutara appointed by Hon Minister of Labor and Vocational Training Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa from 1996 to 1999, Committee Member of Ministerial Task Force Committee on the Problems of Beach Pollution and Beach Boys appointed by Hon Minister of Tourism Mr. Dharmasiri Senanayake in 1998, and Member of the Board of Management of the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, among others. 19 OL IAN N ATI NG ON A MB ER OF CO CH M M MO AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy E S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB R H XC EY E UN E S OF TU RK 30th CACCI Conference TH POST-CONFERENCE ACTIVITY •OPTION 1: GOLF GAME Date: Friday, November 25, 2016 Meeting Point: 1F Lobby, Marriott Taipei (Assembly Time: 6:10 am) Time Destination 06:20 Depart from Hotel 07:30 Tee off 12:30 Lunch 14:30 Return to Hotel 15:30 Arrive at Hotel ITINERARY Above itinerary are subject to change. ITINERARY Time 08:30 Destination Depart from Hotel for Yilan County 09:30 - 11:30 Visit the Kavalan Distillery and King Car Orchid Garden 12:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:30 Visit the National Center for Traditional Arts 16:30 Return to Taipei Time Destination 18:00 Arrive at Hotel 06:20 Depart from Hotel Above itinerary are subject to change. 07:30 ITINERARY Tee off •OPTION 2: ONE TO YILAN 12:30DAY TOUR Lunch 14:30 Return to Hotel Date: Friday, November 25, 2016 Meeting Point:1F Taipei (Assembly Time: 8:20 am) 15:30Lobby, Marriott Arrive at Hotel Dress Code: Above Casual dress and comfortable shoes itinerary are subject to change. ITINERARY Time 08:30 Destination Depart from Hotel for Yilan County 09:30 - 11:30 Visit the Kavalan Distillery and King Car Orchid Garden 12:00 Lunch 14:00 – 16:30 Visit the National Center for Traditional Arts 16:30 Return to Taipei 18:00 Arrive at Hotel Above itinerary are subject to change. 20 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E UN E S OF TU RK 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy TH KING CAR ORCHID GARDEN Founded in 1988, King Car Orchid Garden is recognized as the largest of its kind in northern Taiwan with a greenhouse of 28,200 m 2 and 1.3 million Phalaenopsis plants, more commonly known as moth orchids. It widely collects different species and excellent genus through the development of many artificial hybrids. The climate in Yilan is perfect for growing orchids. With the temperature control system and the most advanced biotechnology techniques, the garden is able to supply domestic and overseas markets with beautiful orchids and has received a good reputation for itself. KAVALAN DISTILLERY Along with Taiwan’s unique natural resources and world class technological skills, KaVaLan Distillery was completed in 2005 by King Car Group, and is the first and the only whisky distillery in Taiwan, and has been racking up awards in recent years. Kavalan Solist Vinho Barriqu is named the best single malt whisky at the 2015 and 2016 World Whiskies Awards, beating off stiff competition from around the world. The distillery is divided into several buildings, including a visitor center, a tasting room and the main distillation building. Visitors will be able to see its grain storage tank, distillation site, huge cellar, and taste various kinds of whisky brewed while visiting the distillery. NATIONAL CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL ARTS National Center for Traditional Arts, which covers 24 hectares of land in Yilan and faces the Dongshan River, is the largest exhibition and performance site for traditional arts in Taiwan. Built to preserve the Taiwanese traditional arts, the center functions as a museum with rich antique collection, cultural exhibitions as well as a recreation park that offers a variety of art performances showcasing Taiwanese culture. Strolling along the historic streets and houses with red brick kiln in the Center, visitors are immersed in the nostalgic atmosphere as if they were in ancient times of Taiwan. 21 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E UN E S OF TU RK 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy TH GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT TAIPEI Taipei invites you into a world of fascinating contrasts – a mixture of the modern and traditional with a generous dash of energy and friendly smiles to make this one of your most memorable trips. The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan’s capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense-veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neon street life of a decidedly more modern era. Taipei has dozens of world-class restaurants where gourmets sample the best regional Chinese cuisines; and for the gourmand, there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun. The polarities of Taipei are vividly present with the joining of the urban and natural worlds. Just a few minutes away from the heart of the city, you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral-rich hot springs nestled in the lush mountain foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city, there are plenty of trails, parks, and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits. Whether you are just stopping by on your way to another destination, or planning a longer stay, Taipei is a multi-faceted treasure that will call you back again and again. TAIPEI CULINARY DELIGHTS WELCOME 22 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E RK UN E S OF TU TH 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy CLIMATE At the time of the Conference, Taipei's average temperature is a comfortable 22°C (72 °F), ranging from a low of 18°C (64°F) to a high of 25°C (77°F) CURRENCY The monetary unit is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD). The exchange rate is approximately NTD 33 to USD 1 (as of June 2016). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, government-designated banks and hotels. INTERNATIONAL DIRECT DIALING (IDD): Telephone code of Taiwan: 886 Telephone code of Taipei: 2 EMERGENCY SERVICES 119: Fire station, Ambulance 110: Police SMOKING RESTRICTION: Smoking is not allowed in public places. ELECTRIC CURRENT: Voltage of the alternating current comprises 110V with 60 Hz frequency. TIPPING: Tipping generally isn’t very common in Taiwan, although it is appreciated. Most restaurants add a 10% service charge. VISA INFORMATION: Visa is normally required to enter Taiwan, and can be obtained from R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or designated representative offices in visitors’ native countries. Nationals from 45 countries can enter Taiwan without securing prior visa. For a complete list of these 45 countries, and for more information on visa requirements, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For delegates from countries where there is no R.O.C. embassy or representative office, and need visa assistance, please contact Ms. Wendy Yang ([email protected]) by Oct. 15, 2016. MARRIOTT TAIPEI The 30th CACCI Conference will be held at Taipei Marriott Hotel, Taiwan, from November 23-25, 2016. It is the city’s largest integrated destination complex with a five-star 320room luxury hotel, shopping and dining arcade and a stateof-the-art convention center. With a prime location in the middle of the Dazhi District, the hotel offers rooms with panoramic views of Taipei city and botanical gardens. Taipei Marriott is an urban city resort, located along Keelung River. The 30th CACCI Conference provides special rate for delegates, please visit Taipei Marriott Hotel. 23 OL IAN N ATI NG ON M R S AN M D CO MO DI T Y E AN G O F C HA IO N MB E MO A MB ER OF CO CH M H XC EY E UN E S OF TU RK 30th CACCI Conference AL AN D CE ER The Rise of Asia: Taking a Bigger Role in the Global Economy TH ORGANIZER Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry HOSTS MAJOR SPONSOR FOR INQUIRIES: Conference Secretariat Office Ms. Shaan Hsieh Tel: +886-2-2798-8329 ext. 13 Email: [email protected] CACCI Secretariat Ms. Wendy Yang Tel: +886-2-2725-5663 / 2725-5664 Email: [email protected] CIECA Ms. Wendy Li Tel: +886-2-2528-8833 ext. 59 Email: [email protected] 24