WTO

  • 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
  • Jul 11, 2002
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CHINA: Record savings

Household savings rose to a record 8.2 trillion renminbi (990.7 billion dollars) in June, the...

China
  • Jul 11, 2002
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RUSSIA/EU: Steel Deal

The European Commission yesterday announced a relaxation of import barriers for Russian steel.

Russia
  • Jul 5, 2002
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CROATIA: PM resigns

Prime Minister Ivica Racan resigned today, forcing the dissolution of the government.

  • Jul 5, 2002
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INTERNATIONAL: WTO TRIPs Progress

The scope of countries eligible to implement licensing arrangements under proposed waivers to...

International