WTO

  • Jan 19, 2004
  • 7 min read

UKRAINE/EU: Ukraine fears enlargement will hit exports

Although trading ties between Ukraine and the Central and East European accession states have...

Ukraine
  • Jan 6, 2004
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA/EU: Moscow is sceptical of EU enlargement

Russia is striving to retain market share in those countries that are about to become EU members....

Russia
  • Dec 22, 2003
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: China takes low profile in WTO

China has been slow to make its mark on the WTO. As the fastest-growing large economy in the...

International
  • Dec 22, 2003
  • 7 min read

RUSSIA: Shady 'siloviki' exert limited influence

The interests of the 'siloviki' -- former and current members of the security services -- are...

Russia
  • Dec 19, 2003
  • 8 min read

CHINA: Spectacular debut for China Life

China Life shares debuted in New York on December 17, and in Hong Kong yesterday. The company's...

China
  • Dec 12, 2003
  • 7 min read

CHILE: WTO warns of trade distortion risk

A recent WTO review of Chile's trade policies warned of possible distortions arising from its use...

Chile
  • Dec 11, 2003
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Overcapacity is root of steel problems

Washington's removal of safeguard tariffs on steel imports has been broadly welcomed. However,...

International
  • Dec 10, 2003
  • 7 min read

CHINA: Bank reforms fail to stem crisis fears

China Banking Regulatory Commission Chairman Liu Mingkang last week outlined plans for reform of...

China