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CHINA: Rural unemployment
The rural sector is characterised by unemployment, under-employment and falling incomes,...
ChinaINTERNATIONAL: Regional trade agreements
The number of regional trade agreements has increased sharply in recent years.
InternationalINDIA: Patent potential
The new Patent Act brings the country into line with international standards on pharmaceutical...
IndiaINTERNATIONAL: Labour standards
The global economic slowdown, and particularly a slowdown in US demand, will stimulate a...
InternationalCHINA: Record savings
Household savings rose to a record 8.2 trillion renminbi (990.7 billion dollars) in June, the...
ChinaRUSSIA/EU: Steel Deal
The European Commission yesterday announced a relaxation of import barriers for Russian steel.
RussiaCROATIA: PM resigns
Prime Minister Ivica Racan resigned today, forcing the dissolution of the government.
INTERNATIONAL: WTO TRIPs Progress
The scope of countries eligible to implement licensing arrangements under proposed waivers to...
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