Saturday, November 18, 2006 CCCI, MCCI host Asean BIS launch
THE Association of Southeast Asian Countries (Asean) Business Advisory Council (BAC) will hold a two-day meeting, which kicks-off today at the City Sports Club, to discuss the various activities and venues of the 2006 Asean-Business and Investment Summit (BIS.)
The Asean-BAC council is composed of 30 members representing the 10 Asean-member countries — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The council will finalize the 4th Asean-BAC report to the Asean heads of state and governments.
The Asean-BIS was created by the Asean leaders four years ago as in integral part of the leaders’ annual gathering so as to provide an opportunity for business to learn about the proposed changes discussed during the Asean Summit, according to a statement.
This year, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry are co-hosting the event with the Asean BAC.
Discussions during the four-day Asean-BIS, which will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino from Dec. 7 to 10, will include common labor market standards, and education and professional licensing, especially those seeking overseas work outside the Asean region.
The Asean-BIS will be launched today during the Asean BAC meeting. (JBN)
