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Dashun Foundation, a government-approved non profit-making charitable institution approved under the Inland Revenue Ordinance 88, was founded on 12 May 2011 by a body of university presidents, prominent academics, successful industrialists, community leaders and senior professionals from different sectors with a shared mission of promoting and contributing to the long term interests and sustainable development of Hong Kong. We aim to achieve our goal with the guiding principle of “professionals united for enhancing the economy and people’s livelihood” in establishing a platform for professionals to contribute to the long term benefits and sustainability of Hong Kong. Being a large multi-disciplinary group of professionals, we will make our best efforts to contribute towards building a better Hong Kong. We are committed to serving our society with a focus on its economic development and people’s livelihood. In our work, we will not compromise impartiality.

In the 7 years’ history of Dashun, we have published about 200 articles in the media and undertaken many research studies to present collectively our views and proposals on different economic, social and political issues to the community and to the government. We have been broadening and strengthening the scope of our community services to the elderly, the younger generation and the underprivileged. Recently, we have been making great efforts in assisting and supporting the companies and professionals in Hong Kong to capitalize on the opportunities arising from the national policy of “Belt & Road Initiative”.

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) the voice of SMEs serves as the first point of business contact for penetration into new market and a vibrant platform putting forward facts-based opinions, suggestions and recommendations for a brighter tomorrow in the sphere of trade, commerce and the overall economy. DCCI, the largest and most active Chamber of the country, established in 1958 , was incorporated under the companies Act, V11 of 1913 as a limited company on March 10, 1959. It serves as a model of non-profit, service-oriented organization. It has rendered more than four decades of very useful services for the development of business and industry in Bangladesh. 

The Institute pursues the following objectives:

a) To encourage inter-disciplinary approach to conduct research in the fields of history, archaeology, religion, philosophy, sociology, linguistics, culture, art, economics, transportation, technology, politics and international relations in the Eurasian region in general and Turkic-speaking countries in particular;

b) To develop strategies aimed at protecting regional peace and further cooperation among Turkic-speaking countries in the region;

c) To promote joint research projects and facilitate joint activities with regional and international research centers;

d) To pay particular attention to projects developed in cooperation with regional and international institutions working on Turkic-speaking countries;

e) To support Masters and PhD students’ research activities by providing scholarship in their field of interest;

f) To open new courses;

g) To publish reports, bulletins, journals and books and to prepare digital data base;

h) To make announcements to the public about the activities of/with the support of the Institute;

i) To organize national and international academic workshops and open training programs;

j) To give prizes to the researchers in their field of interest.

Interdisciplinary research, implementation, and support of research projects on social, economic and cultural issues of the Eurasian continent, the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, peace, understanding and cooperation from the Balkans to the expanse of Mongolia.

“We, the apex body of chambers and associations of commerce and industry, champion the promotion of business excellence in Sri Lanka” “We make Sri Lankan businesses competitive locally and globally, providing comprehensive and innovative business support services in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, while adding optimal value to stakeholders”

FCCISL is the rallying point for free enterprises in Sri Lanka. We have empowered Sri Lankan businesses during changing and challenging times, to enhance their competitiveness, as well as their national and global reach.

With a combined nationwide membership of 60 chambers of commerce and business associations, FCCISL espouses the shared vision of Sri Lankan businesses and speaks directly and indirectly to over 15,000 business units. We have an expanding membership of enterprises drawn from the large, medium, small and micro segments of manufacturing, production, trade and services.

Set up in 1973, FCCISL pioneered the establishment of regional chambers of commerce in Sri Lanka, establishing 20 of the 29 such chambers functioning today. It is the largest and most representative apex chamber body in the country.

As an umbrella organization of the private sector, FCCISL has been playing a key role in promoting business and industry in the country by providing its members with a wide spectrum of services ranging from advisory, lobbying, consultative and promotional services, to information sharing. FCCISL’s commitment, drive and mission continue, always pursuing a new agenda in the ever-changing
economic landscape of Sri Lanka.

The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) was established under the Federation of Hong Kong Industries Ordinance (Cap 321 of the Laws of Hong Kong) in 1960. The objectives of the FHKI are:to promote and foster the interests of Hong Kong's industrial and business communities; to promote trade, investment, technological advancement, manpower development, and business opportunities in Hong Kong;to represent business's views and advise the government on policies and legislation which affect business.

FinTech Association of Hong Kong is a not-for-profit, independent, membership-based organization that is the voice of the FinTech community in Hong Kong. It is led by a volunteer group of board members and committee co-chairs who care about the future of FinTech in Hong Kong, Greater China and Asia. Its members range from promising startups and passionate individuals to global financial institutional service providers. FTAHK also works closely with the government and regulators to advocate for global standards in the FinTech ecosystem. It supports the development of Hong Kong as a leading FinTech centre by Advocating, Collaborating and Educating.

Upon its establishment in 1986, the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEİK) was assigned with the following tasks: to organise and manage the foreign economic relations of the Turkish private sector, in particular with respect to foreign trade, international investments, services, contracting and logistics; to analyse investment opportunities at home and abroad; to help boost the country’s exports, and to coordinate similar business development activities.

In 2014, DEİK was restructured, and with law No: 6552 of 11 September 2014 assigned the task of “conducting the foreign economic relations of the Turkish private sector”, to become “business diplomacy” organisation comprising Business Councils, Founding Institutions and individual members that represent Turkey’s business community and its leading entrepreneurs, contributing to the functioning of the institution on a ‘voluntary basis’.

Since its founding in 1900 the OAV, operating as a trade association, has provided its members with experience, dedication and the best contact links possible.

Comprising of more than 800 members, the OAV is the largest foreign trade association. Of these 800 members, around 500 are corporate members from all sectors across the whole of Germany, such as representatives of the large industrial concerns, medium-sized manufacturing firms, trade companies, banks, insurance companies and service providers.