WTO

  • Jan 2, 2003
  • 7 min read

SOUTH KOREA: State aid pays dividends in broadband

South Korea's total of broadband internet subscribers has surpassed 10 million.

South Korea
  • Dec 30, 2002
  • 7 min read

CHINA: Autos sector offers huge growth potential

General Motors last week signed an agreement to invest in an auto plant in eastern China....

China
  • Dec 30, 2002
  • 8 min read

PROSPECTS 2003: Caribbean faces economic problems

The region has been struggling as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11 and the US...

Caribbean
  • Dec 30, 2002
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Rice cartel launched

Thailand, Vietnam, China, India and Pakistan have adopted a framework for regulating global rice...

  • Dec 20, 2002
  • 6 min read

UNITED STATES: Bush trade policy critical for WTO

Unless the United States takes the lead in reforming the global trading system, it will be...

United States
  • Dec 13, 2002
  • 5 min read

PROSPECTS 2003: Russia growth prospects fair

Although Russia now accounts for only 2.6% of world GDP (on a purchasing power parity basis),...

Russia
  • Dec 11, 2002
  • 6 min read

CHINA: SEZs retain their appeal

China has reinforced its commitment to low-tax investment zones....

China
  • Dec 6, 2002
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Doha in doubt over concessions issue

A WTO committee held a special session on December 3 as part of those aspects of its...

International