WTO

  • Jan 26, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Protectionism could become 'sticky'

Merchandise world trade volume rose 2.3% month-on-month in November, the CPB Netherlands Bureau...

International
  • Jan 13, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Labelling can be a protectionist weapon

Product labelling requirements are important tools to meet several regulatory requirements....

International
  • Dec 21, 2010
  • 13 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Globalisation could be reversed

Globalisation is multi-dimensioned and has a rich history. Its progress has not been linear....

International
  • Dec 1, 2010
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Deal near on government procurement

While the Doha trade negotiations remain blocked, another WTO-based effort to open up new trade...

International
  • Nov 29, 2010
  • 7 min read

GEORGIA/RUSSIA: WTO impasse looks as solid as ever

Georgia is ready to engage in high-level dialogue with Russia on resolving existing problems, its...

Georgia
  • Nov 24, 2010
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL:Murky signals threaten cross-border M&As

BHP Billiton's withdrawal of its 38.6 billion-dollar bid for PotashCorp, after the Canadian...

International
  • Nov 11, 2010
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2011: World trade

Trade is a crucial engine of global growth. In recent decades, trade volumes almost always have...

  • Oct 29, 2010
  • 13 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Solution to 'currency wars' takes shape

'Currency wars' pose a classic collective action problem: while interventions to halt...

International