WTO

  • Oct 7, 2005
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INTERNATIONAL: Services hamper WTO negotiations

The continuing deadlock on agriculture has overshadowed WTO negotiations to open world trade in...

International
  • Oct 7, 2005
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BRAZIL/US: Sanctions sought on cotton subsidies

The government yesterday asked the WTO for permission to apply further sanctions on US products...

Brazil
  • Oct 3, 2005
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VIETNAM: Exports and tourism boost growth

The economy grew by 8.1% in the first nine months this year compared to 7.4% over the same period...

Vietnam
  • Sep 30, 2005
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BRAZIL/US: Juice dispute signals tougher trade stance

The anti-dumping duty imposed on frozen orange juice imports from Brazil, in response to pressure...

Brazil
  • Sep 28, 2005
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INTERNATIONAL: G-20 strengthening ahead of ministerial

Successful completion of the Doha round of trade liberalisation by the end of 2006 depends on...

International
  • Sep 26, 2005
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INTERNATIONAL: Bank calls for action on trade

The World Bank and IMF meetings concluded yesterday with an agreement to write off up to 57.5...

International
  • Sep 23, 2005
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INTERNATIONAL: Africa, trade to fore in Bank meetings

Africa's slow progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), debt relief and...

International
  • Sep 23, 2005
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EU/WTO: EU sugar decision will weigh on Doha

The EU decided yesterday to offload 1.9 million tonnes of sugar onto world markets, against...

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