Federation of Eurasia Chamber of Commerce and Industry-FECCI

19/04/2026

A County Durham pub has said it is “over the moon” after being named Best Restaurant in County Durham at the England Business Awards.

The Copper Mine, in Crook, picked up the accolade at a ceremony held in Newcastle on Sunday, celebrating the best in hospitality from across the region.

Owner Anne Binks, 65, said the win was totally unexpected after the venue was nominated by customers without the team even realising.

She said: “We were over the moon to have won, as it came as a complete surprise.

19/04/2026

Our research found that 96% of small business owners plan to adopt emerging technologies, including AI and cryptocurrencies.

When private and public sector leaders unite—paired with the White House championing a common-sense AI regulatory framework—small businesses gain the tools to innovate, support their teams, and uplift their communities.

During our recent Technology Leadership Summit, industry trailblazers like Kara Calvert, VP of U.S. Policy at Coinbase, shared how their businesses are driving innovation and advocating for policies that empower businesses to thrive. See what they had to say: https://bit.ly/4tOz6MK

19/04/2026

Have you gone sightseeing lately? 🌍

Today, on the International Day of Monuments and Sites, we highlight the importance of preserving our history and culture, both physically and intellectually.

Many iconic monuments and historic sites are closely linked to trade marks that help safeguard their names, symbols, and reputations. From official logos used by site authorities to certified merchandise and tourism services, trade marks help to:

🔹 Prevent the misuse and misrepresentation of cultural heritage
🔹 Ensure authenticity and quality for visitors

Even around cities intellectual property plays a quiet but powerful role in ensuring that our cultural legacy is respected and protected for generations to come.

What monuments or historic sites are on your bucket list? ✈️

19/04/2026

ABCCI Team Official Visit to Parliament House

19/04/2026

Afghanistan is rising for new south asia!

د بلخ والي سره د افغانستان د سوداګرۍ او پانګونې خونې د عمومي رئیس لیدنه

شنبه، وري ۲۹مه، ۱۴۰۵

د افغانستان د سوداګرۍ او پانګونې خونې عمومي رئیس، ښاغلي الحاج سید کریم هاشمي نن ماسپښین د بلخ له والي، ښاغلي الحاج محمد یوسف وفا سره ولیدل.

په دې لیدنه کې د سوداګرۍ د پیاوړتیا، د ستراتیژیکو زېرمو د رامنځته کولو، نفتي توکو، مایع ګاز٬ لومړنیو توکو د برابرولو، د سوداګرو ستونزو او د بې‌کیفیته تېلو د وارداتو په اړه بحث او د نظرونو تبادله وشوه.

ښاغلي هاشمي د هېواد د سوداګرۍ د اوسني وضعیت په اړه وویل: له نېکه مرغه د افغانستان خصوصي سکتور د حکومت په همکارۍ وتوانېد چې له دوو اساسي؛ د ځینو سوداګریزو لارو تړل کېدو او په سیمه کې د ناامنۍ رامنځته کېدو له ننګونو تېر شي. هغه زیاته کړه چې د دې ننګونو سره سره، افغان سوداګرو توانېدلي چې اړین لومړني توکي او تېل له بېلابېلو هېوادونو څخه په مناسبه بیه او کافي اندازه برابر کړي؛ په داسې حال کې چې په ډېرو هېوادونو کې بیې لوړې شوي او د دغو توکو کمښت هم محسوس دی.

د افغانستان د سوداګرۍ او پانګونې خونې رئیس یوځل بیا خلکو، حکومت او د بلخ والي ته ډاډ ورکړ چې د هېواد د سوداګرو د هڅو او د حکومتي ادارو په همکارۍ به د خلکو د اساسي اړتیاوو په برابرولو کې هېڅ ډول ستونزه رامنځته نه شي.

د بلخ والي، د ښاغلي هاشمي هرکلی وکړ او د هېواد د سوداګرو په هڅو خوښي وښوده، او د خلکو د اړتیاوو د برابرولو برخه کې یې له سوداګرو سره د خپلې همکارۍ ډاډ ورکړ. هغه زیاته کړه چې د سوداګرو د ستونزو د حل او د بازار د وضعیت د ښه والي لپاره به اړینه او هر اړخیزه همکاري وشي. په مقابل کې، ښاغلي هاشمي هم ټینګار وکړ چې خصوصي سکتور د همکارۍ، د ستراتیژیکو زېرمو د جوړولو او د خلکو د اساسي اړتیاوو د پوره کولو لپاره بشپړ چمتووالی لري.

19/04/2026

South Asian Economic Collaboration in Progress with India 🇮🇳

A significant step toward strengthening regional economic integration is underway as Indian Economic Trade Organization a leading Indian non-governmental trade association, and the South Asian Economy Zone (SAEZ) by FECCI move forward with a bilateral partnership and collaboration initiative for South Asian countries.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh and 🇪🇺 EU has emerged as a top priority, with focused efforts to ensure enhanced trade privileges, investment opportunities, and strategic economic positioning within the region.

Key Leadership & Participants:

From IETO:
Dr. Asif Iqbal, President of IETO 🇮🇳

Ankit Jain, Honorary Trade Commissioner of India-EU Trade Council

From South Asian Economy Zone (SAEZ):
Mahamud Hasan, Executive Director of OIC Economy Corridor & Operational Director of SAEZ

Leadership team alongside members from Bangladesh Women Trade & Business Council (BWTBC), President - Jannatul Ferdous too and secretary, Tahera Aktar
Team members: Ismail Mondal, Sadik Marzan, and others

🚀 What’s Coming Next:

📍 Bangladesh – India Joint Business Center (Coming Soon)
A dedicated platform to boost cross-border trade, investment facilitation, and business networking.

🤝 Strategic Access & Collaboration with Startup Association of South Asia
Opening new doors for startups, innovation, and youth-driven enterprise across the region.

✨ This collaboration marks a new chapter in South Asian economic cooperation—where connectivity, innovation, and shared growth will shape the future.

Dr. Asif Iqbal also nominated for Our Advisory Councill of South Asia for next 5year's by our regional team member.

30/01/2026

The Federation of Eurasia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FECCI) has officially scheduled a high-level South Asia Summit, bringing together key stakeholders from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, alongside regional partners.🇧🇩🇳🇵🇪🇺🇸🇦🇱🇰

This strategic summit will focus on strengthening the South Asian Economic Zone, enhancing regional connectivity, and fostering cross-border trade, investment, and industrial collaboration across the region.

01/01/2026

🤝🇪🇺

Today, Bulgaria adopts the euro as its official currency. 💶

It’s not just a new currency. It’s a step toward deeper integration into the European Single Market.

Travel, work, and business will become easier and more connected.

With Schengen now fully in place, this means more freedom, more opportunities, and a shared future.

Progress is not a dream. It is a choice. And Bulgaria has chosen it.

Let's keep moving forward together. 🇪🇺🇧🇬

18/11/2025

U.K Government is phasing in identity verification
over 12 months.
From today anyone who becomes a company
director or person with significant control (PSC) will
need to verify their identity with Companies House

This change will provide more assurance about who
is setting up, running, owning and controlling
companies in the UK.

27/09/2025

Whether you’re a member or not, community organizations help you build trust, grow your network, and find solutions together. But as a member—you’re at the core of the impact!

27/09/2025

From dreamers to discoverers – it all starts tonight. ✨

Welcome to European Researchers’ Night:

🌆 460 cities.
🌍 25 countries.
👩‍🔬 1.5 million participants.

Meet scientists, join experiments, and discover how innovation shapes your everyday life – from health to climate, space to AI. 🚀💡

With support from Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under , this night of discovery shows that science isn’t locked away in labs. It’s alive, public, and shaping our future.

Where science meets people, and people meet science. Research thrives in collaboration – that’s why scientists .

24/08/2025

The session focused on addressing regulatory challenges, introducing strategic policy adjustments, and fostering an enabling business environment for cross-border trade and investment. Discussions centered around:

Upcoming UK Policy Updates

London, United Kingdom – 19/08/2025:The Federation of Eurasia Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FECCI) London team successfully conducted a high-level Business Advocacy and Policy Changes Meeting at London Road, bringing together business leaders,...