WTO

  • Aug 28, 2002
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: 'Secret' rules of origin divert trade

Rules of origin are becoming increasingly important given that the globalised economy means many...

International
  • Aug 28, 2002
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Rules of origin

Rules guiding the determination of origin of traded goods are becoming increasingly important...

International
  • Aug 26, 2002
  • 6 min read

CHINA: Banks extend new welcome to small businesses

The central bank has directed local financial institutions to increase credit to...

China
  • Aug 26, 2002
  • 1 min read

CHINA: Supporting SMEs

The central bank has directed local financial institutions to increase credit to...

China
  • Aug 13, 2002
  • 1 min read

CHINA: Beijing property opening

Beijing's municipal authorities will end all restrictions on the sale of commercial real estate...

China
  • Jul 29, 2002
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Trade reform at risk as deadlines loom

WTO negotiators held a 'progress check' on multilateral trade talks on July 18-19....

International
  • Jul 29, 2002
  • 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Doha round status

Procedural agreements reached in Geneva have surmounted immediate threats to progress in the...

International
  • Jul 25, 2002
  • 6 min read

CHINA: Rural unemployment a challenge

State job creation schemes and social security initiatives have thus far prioritised the urban...

China