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Last week I was in Istanbul, Turkey, to participate in the G20, B20, and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) meetings related to the digital economy and the importance of addressing data localization requirements and other types of forced localization measures. The news concerning the Safe Harbor ruling by the European Court of Justice colored all of the discussions at these meetings, as business [...]
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I鈥檓 on the ground in Geneva, Switzerland, as negotiators discuss the time periods for eliminating tariffs on technology products listed under the World Trade Organization鈥檚 (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA). Many critics say the WTO cannot keep up with evolving business and consumer dynamics around the world. The WTO鈥檚 Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations are increasingly irrelevant [...]
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NEW YORK 鈥� Today I had the privilege of attending a high-level panel discussion entitled 鈥淒evelopment in the Digital Age鈥� in the context of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York, where the U.S. State Department launched its much-anticipated Global Connect initiative. For so many people, access to social and economic opportunities now depends on access to the Internet. Unfortunately, [...]
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The European Union鈥檚 plan to create a Digital Single Market (DSM), which would reduce barriers to digital trade and innovation within Europe, is at a pivotal phase. In the coming months, EU officials will hold a wide-ranging conversation with companies, public interest groups, and individual citizens regarding the details of this ambitious project. This week, European Commissioner for Digital Economy [...]
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This week India鈥檚 Prime Minister Modi comes to the United States. Unlike the Pope and China鈥檚 President Xi, the Prime Minister will not be spending time in Washington, D.C. Rather, he will devote much of his time to Silicon Valley, where he will be seeking to tap into the innovative entrepreneurialism of the region. As he did during his inaugural visit to the U.S. last year, Modi will once again fill [...]
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At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in the Philippines, government officials, industry representatives (including 91pro视频), academics, and other stakeholders have been discussing how to advance regional economic cooperation and break down barriers to trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. During the forum鈥檚 three weeks of meetings and sessions, these experts have been communicating [...]
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As President Obama prepares to welcome Chinese President Xi to the White House this month, cybersecurity concerns should be a priority topic of discussion. For the benefit of both countries, however, the dialogue should be aimed at reducing, not escalating bilateral cyber tensions. Not only are the U.S. and Chinese economies closely intertwined - as recent market events have proven 鈥� but a closed China [...]
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As U.S. and European negotiators meet in Brussels today to launch the eighth round of Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) negotiations, 91pro视频 encourages them to reach concrete progress on provisions to support the continued growth of the digital economy. By building upon previous commitments that promote the growth of key aspects of the digital economy, including ensuring that the [...]
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President Obama has just wrapped up his state visit to India as the chief guest for Republic Day and there is renewed optimism about the relationship between the world鈥檚 two largest democracies. This is good news for the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Just a few short months ago, Prime Minister Modi met with President Obama in Washington to rekindle a relationship that had [...]
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DATELINE GENEVA 鈥� Under cold leaden skies in this city that is home to the World Trade Organization (WTO), negotiations did not wrap up today with a final deal to expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), an agreement that would grow the global economy, foster innovation, and reduce consumer prices on innovative technologies the world over. The news comes as a significant disappointment to [...]
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