WTO

  • Aug 28, 2002
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INTERNATIONAL: Rules of origin

Rules guiding the determination of origin of traded goods are becoming increasingly important...

International
  • Aug 26, 2002
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CHINA: Supporting SMEs

The central bank has directed local financial institutions to increase credit to...

China
  • Aug 13, 2002
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CHINA: Beijing property opening

Beijing's municipal authorities will end all restrictions on the sale of commercial real estate...

China
  • Jul 29, 2002
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INTERNATIONAL: Doha round status

Procedural agreements reached in Geneva have surmounted immediate threats to progress in the...

International
  • Jul 25, 2002
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CHINA: Rural unemployment

The rural sector is characterised by unemployment, under-employment and falling incomes,...

China
  • Jul 23, 2002
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INTERNATIONAL: Regional trade agreements

The number of regional trade agreements has increased sharply in recent years.

International
  • Jul 17, 2002
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INDIA: Patent potential

The new Patent Act brings the country into line with international standards on pharmaceutical...

India
  • Jul 16, 2002
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INTERNATIONAL: Labour standards

The global economic slowdown, and particularly a slowdown in US demand, will stimulate a...

International