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Cambodian Garments Record 7 Percent Growth in Exports
[18 Feb 2009]
Garments, the backbone of Cambodian exports were able to register 7 percent growth in 2008 to $3.15bn from its previous year. Even in 2008, the US continued to be the largest market for Cambodian garm
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Chinese Begin to Fish in the US Housing Market
[26 Feb 2009]
Several Chinese travel companies are embarked on a new mission, taking their Chinese clients for home shopping in the US. Sliding prices of the houses in the US are attracting many cash-rich Chinese i
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The EU Prods Thailand to be Proactive on FTA
[03 Mar 2009]
European Commission Trade Director-General and Chief Negotiator, Philippe Meyer said in Bangkok at the sidelines of ASEAN Business Investment Summit that the EU was keen on inking a free trade deal wi
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Argentina Joins the Visa-free Regime with Russia
[13 Mar 2009]
Argentina has become the sixth country from Latin America to remove visa requirements for Russian citizens to travel to their country. Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana signed the draft in the p
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The UAE woos Canada to Boost Trade Ties
[20 Mar 2009]
Minister of Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri of the UAE and Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Stockwell Day held a meeting to discuss further strengthening of trade ties between both count
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Indo-Chilean FTA after Indian Elections
[12 May 2009]
At an Indo-Chilean business co-operation forum organized by Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BNCCI) Ambassador of Chile to India Alfonso Silva Navarro said that both countries should pl
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The US-SACU Trade Deal Hits Roadblock
[13 May 2009]
The Obama administration has categorically stated that they had no interest to move forward with the free trade negotiations with the five-member Southern African Custom Union (SACU) due to the failur
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India to Become Cocoa Production Hub of the Region
[01 Jun 2009]
Rising demand from the recession proof India for chocolates is forcing leading manufacturers to look within the country for cocoa sourcing to avoid 30 percent import duty and rising transportation cos
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China Set to Become the Largest Exporter
[24 Jul 2009]
The WTO chief economist Patrick Low stated the European economy’s poor performance would make Germany lose its largest exporter tag to China soon. He made such a remark while he was speaking at a two-
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ASEAN-China FTA May Hit the Indonesian Roadblock
[28 Jul 2009]
Indonesian Textile Association (API) warned that the China-ASEAN FTA in the present form would not be accepted, and appealed not to overlook industry needs. Deputy Chairman of API, Ade Sudrajat said d
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India Pitted Against with China in Ban Game
[29 Jul 2009]
China has warned India that it would also clamp restrictions on Indian food products including seafood and sesame oil if India did not remove ban on its dairy products. China reacted following India b
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India and Nigeria to Streamline Pharma Exports
[03 Aug 2009]
India is expected to sign pharma deals with Nigeria, the country’s largest trading partner from Africa to reclaim and boost the pharmaceutical exports after fake ‘Made in India’ drugs originating fro
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Bolivia Begins Estimation on Its Lithium Reserves
[05 Aug 2009]
According to sources, the State-owned Corporacion Minera de Bolivia has begun work on determining the amount of lithium that lies beneath Salar de Uyuni - the largest salt flat in the world, and one t
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Spain Continues to Be Haunted by Bankruptcy Bogey
[06 Aug 2009]
The Spanish companies and individuals filing bankruptcy or insolvency suits in the first two quarters of 2009 had already overtaken the total number of declarations of the previous year, reported the
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Serbia Cements Ties with China - Tadic Concludes Tour
[24 Aug 2009]
Serbian President Boris Tadic’s trip to China which began on last Wednesday has culminated in the signing of a strategic partnership deal between both countries. During his visit he discussed politica
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Japan to Open Doors for Food Products from Ukraine
[11 Sep 2009]
The representatives of the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture have claimed that the recent meeting with a delegation from Japan had almost struck a deal to engage more through agricultural trade betwee
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Negotiations on Indo–Australian FTA Soon
[29 Sep 2009]
The Indian origin Australian high commissioner during his recent visit to India said the negotiations on the proposed FTA would begin after governments of both the countries examine the feasibility st
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Bangladesh Goes India and China way on Rice-husk Power
[05 Oct 2009]
A large rice-husk power generation plant coming up at the north-western Thakurgaon district of Bangladesh will generate 400 KWh of electricity mainly for small and medium sized rice mills. The project
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Biomass Power Plants Feared to Create Deserts
[08 Oct 2009]
Hundreds of biomass power plants, those operational and under construction, are exponentially increasing the demand for wood, and are likely to trigger industrialized plantation of trees. A sudden inc
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Right Time to Invest in India – US Prompts Its Businesses
[12 Oct 2009]
An export promotion agency of the US government has apprised the US companies to cash in on the business opportunities provided by India particularly in the field of civil nuclear energy, estimated at
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EU Releases Funds to ASEAN in a Bid to Fight Piracy
[22 Oct 2009]
The European Commission (EC), the executive branch of the EU has provided $6.7mn to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the threat of intellectual property (IP) violations in
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Honduran Economy Checkmated by Political Impasse
[26 Oct 2009]
Since showing steady growth at 7 percent in the past few years, one of the most successful growths in the Latin America, Honduras is divided today between ousted President Manuel Zelaya and the interi
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Plans of Asia-Pacific Integration through Single Currency
[27 Oct 2009]
Asian leaders have once again brought up the idea of common currency at the 4th East Asia Summit (EAS) which opened on Sunday, where ASEAN members along with others including China, Japan, South Korea
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Bahrain MPs Plump for Snapping Ties with Israel
[29 Oct 2009]
Despite strong opposition from the government, the Bahraini lawmakers have passed a bill to totally disconnect with Israel which includes travel and trade. The bill needs clearance by the consultative
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Israeli Prez Peres Must Carry Palestinian Answers to Brazil
[09 Nov 2009]
Israeli President Shimon Peres should have answers to the Palestinian issues during his Latin American sojourn if he aspires to strengthen ties with them, particularly, in light of growing opposition
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Malaysia and China Prepare Road Map for Future Growth
[11 Nov 2009]
The Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived on Tuesday in Malaysia to commemorate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between both countries, and met Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun A
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Survey Finds No Country is Immune to Economic Crimes
[20 Nov 2009]
PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) bi-annual Global Economic Crime Survey which gives exhaustive data on the business frauds found that no country was immune to corporate frauds. The findings of the survey
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India Awaits Major Surge in Investments from the GCC
[23 Nov 2009]
The Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa told the 12th Industrialists’ Conference, organised by the Gulf Organisation for Industrial Consulting that her country was expecting a surge in in
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Canada Aims to Feed the Growing Seafood Appetite of Asia
[24 Nov 2009]
The Canadian fish industry is agog over capturing the new emerging markets of Asia through aggressive promotion programs in spite of competition from ASEAN fishing industry. The Canadian fishing indus
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Developing Nations barring China Joint Hands to Cut Tariff
[03 Dec 2009]
The trade representatives from 22 nations of developing and emerging economies at the sidelines of the three-day WTO ministerial meet have signed an accord to reduce industrial tariffs. According to t
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Russia to Lead Gas Exporters – Reinforces its Position
[10 Dec 2009]
Leonid Bokhanovsky, a board member and the first vice president of the leading engineering-construction company Stroitransgaz of Russia has been chosen as the General Secretary of the Gas Exporting Co
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Iran Sends Team to Scout for More Business in Iraq
[16 Dec 2009]
A trade delegation from Iran headed by the director of the provincial trade organization in Tehran Seyyed Ali Mousavi has arrived in Baghdad to improve trade ties with its Iraqi counterparts. This is
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Argentina Sees Remarks by US Envoy as Political Posturing
[18 Dec 2009]
The US Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Arturo Valenzuela’s recent visit to Argentina did not pan out as expected after he quoted the US businessmen had raised investment doubts over
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GCC to Perk Up on Low Realty Cost
[22 Dec 2009]
In a recent report by AT Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm stated Dubai's capacity to "rebound fast should not be underestimated, with low real estate prices at offer now”. It furth
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Blizzard Saves the Season for E-tailers in US
[24 Dec 2009]
The snow storm that crippled the US during the final shopping weekend on December 19 and 20 became a blessing in disguise for e-commerce businesses as the total online sales recorded 13 percent growth
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NZ Islamic Fed Questions Indonesian Halal Credentials
[11 Jan 2010]
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has objected to the Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI)’s move to make mandatory obtaining halal from the councils own certification before
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Business Connivance Virus – In 90s Tobacco and Now H1N1
[19 Jan 2010]
According to a study, what the world is hearing from the H1N1 space about the false pandemic alarm and the WHO staff’s collusion with pharma powerhouse are just what happened in the 1990’s at the behe
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Chavez Devaluation Missile Ravages French Retail Chain
[19 Jan 2010]
Exito, a joint French-Colombian supermarket chain, has fallen prey to this month’s Venezuelan currency devaluation policy, which warned action against any firm that involved in speculative price hikes
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What to Eat - Farmed or Wild Salmon - Debate Rages on
[20 Jan 2010]
It is a well known fact that salmon is the most sought after fish for its delicacy status and health benefits. Consequently, salmon is also the most farm-raised fish with its high demand and lucrative
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China Acts by welcoming More Indian Goods
[21 Jan 2010]
The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao gave assurance to the visiting Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma that his country would do everything to iron out trade imbalances with India. New Delhi
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EU Aims to Tide over WTO Ceiling on Sugar Exports
[22 Jan 2010]
In the wake of repeated requests from International Confederation of European Beet Growers (CIBE) and other sugar agencies of Europe to export surplus sugar, the EU as a ‘matter of urgency’ is plannin
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Online Exporter Guide from ITC to Mainly Aid Africa
[23 Jan 2010]
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has launched a comprehensive, interactive trilingual online version of its Cotton Exporter’s Guide as an outreach to improve the skills and abilities of developing
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Latin American Countries to Begin Single Currency Talks
[25 Jan 2010]
The trade ministers of an alliance of Latin American Countries (ALBA) will meet today to discuss the operational launch of a regional electronic currency. In last April, Venezuelan President Hugo Chav
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China to Tax E-tailers as an Act of Internet Regulation
[02 Feb 2010]
China’s Administration for Industry and Commerce will soon keep tabs on its online businesses to check fraud and generate revenue through one of the country’s fastest growing industries. A new proposa
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Russia to be Less Reliant on Food Imports
[08 Feb 2010]
According to RIA Novosti, the President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev has approved a plan to boost domestic food production and reduce the country's dependence on imports. Russia plans to enhance its foo
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UK Staple Food Shifts to French, Indian and Mexican Ones
[09 Feb 2010]
The British bread that donned the role of ubiquitous easy-carry meal to an industrialized world is giving way to a variety of food items like the French croissants, the Indian Chapattis and the Mexica
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Migrant Workers Fuel e-Wallet Growth in the Gulf
[24 Feb 2010]
The current mobile phone finance players and aspiring entrants are vying among one another to extract a higher share of the future market of mobile payments, the latest mode of payment among migrant w
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Thailand Cements Ties with Bahrain with Investment Plans
[03 Mar 2010]
A delegation led by Thai Trade Commissioner Kiat Sittheeamom which comprised representatives from a cross-section of business firms from Thailand presented its interest in exploring varied sectors of
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WTO Could be a Stage to Resolve Google-China Faceoff
[04 Mar 2010]
At the behest of Google, the Obama administration is reviewing the options of complaining to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the Chinese censorship of Google Inc., the search engine powerhouse
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China to Effect Huge Policy Changes to Promote Trade
[08 Mar 2010]
According to the recent National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) sessions, China is expected to consider serious changes in its exim policy while r
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EU Embarrassed by Report on Exports of Torture Equipment
[18 Mar 2010]
The EU which insists on stringent enforcement of human rights in every trade deal has found itself cornered by the recent jointly released report by Amnesty International and the Omega Research Founda
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Peru Hopes Tourism Bonanza by Re-opening Machu Picchu
[28 Mar 2010]
Machu Picchu, Peru’s largest tourist destination is all set to re-open on April 1 after it was forced to close in January due to heavy rains that destroyed railway line and main trekking route leading
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Russia to Source Poultry and Meat from India
[30 Mar 2010]
Russia will look at India apart from Turkey and Thailand to satisfy its poultry demand to tide over the shortage created by lack of supplies from the US and Brazil. The poultry imports from the US and
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India Scales up Vegetable Exports by 70 Percent
[19 Apr 2010]
In a data presented by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry of India, Jyotiraditya M Scindia concluded that country’s vegetable exports are showing stupendous growth since last year. According
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ACTA to Play God on Online Activities – Overrides WIPO Role
[20 Apr 2010]
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) which will be released on Thursday from New Zealand is expected to put tabs on most e-activities on the basis of piracy or copyright infringement. Moreov
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China and Bangladesh Look at US after India Cotton Ban
[26 Apr 2010]
The US has become the most sought after location for cotton following India barred last week its cotton shipments in an effort to curb soaring domestic prices. The sudden halt of exports of Indian cot
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Saudi Arabia Broadens Business with US on a Grand Scale
[29 Apr 2010]
The ongoing two-day US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum, a first of its kind, has become a venue for the Saudi kingdom to woo US with investment opportunities worth more than $250bn. A delegation of
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EU Members wish to Increase Trade with Iran
[04 May 2010]
An Iranian official claimed most European countries were keen on engaging in trade with Iran devoid of political pressures and other bottlenecks. The likely reason for that opinion would be due to the
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Used Cooking Oil-based Bio-diesel becomes a Rage in US
[12 May 2010]
In the US, companies and communities alike are fashioning the new wave of energy production by converting cooking oil waste to bio-diesel not just for greening but also for profits and revenue generat
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GCC Puts Oil and Gas Exports at $18.3tn
[24 May 2010]
The head of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) while addressing the second day of the MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) Forum in Dubai said with the presumption of average oil
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World Oceans Day 2050 would be a Fishless Celebration
[30 May 2010]
According to a recent UN report, the World Oceans Day June 8 designated and celebrated by the UN since last year would be a fishless one in 2050 if the fishing industry failed to restructure itself. T
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Sri Lanka Trade Pacts – Some Prefer China over India
[01 Jun 2010]
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) expected to be signed between India and Sri Lanka next month which sparked off recent protests in Colombo is seen as a retrogressive deal by som
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Cosmetics Next in Line to Boost Global Halal Trade
[07 Jun 2010]
The recently concluded Beautyworld Middle East 2010, the largest international trade fair for beauty products in the Middle East, is proving that there is huge demand for halal cosmetics as well besid
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OAS Meet to Heed TI Recommendations
[08 Jun 2010]
The Organization of American States (OAS) in its 40th General Assembly in Lima is understood to have taken into consideration the recommendations by Transparency International (TI) to improve transpar
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Botswana Identifies Cuba as Decisive Ally – Signs Pacts
[11 Jun 2010]
The three-day visit by the president of Botswana to Cuba has culminated in the signing of several accords including healthcare, education, sports and agriculture. The Botswanan President Seretse Khama
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Overarching Trade Promotions by Turkey to Power Growth
[14 Jun 2010]
The Turkish government through various trade programs is ensuring that its economy will grow by more than 12 percent in the coming quarters. The one such program is the "Turkey-World Trade Bridge 2010
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Serbian Businesses Find Croatian Markets Unwelcome
[18 Jun 2010]
The Serbian businesspeople feel that though their country has opened doors to the Croatian firms and products since 2000, the Serbian companies are still not welcome in Croatia. According to a story a
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Airline Introduces iTicketing with Apple iPad Kiosks
[24 Jun 2010]
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in collaboration with SITA, an air transport technology major, has installed iPad kiosks at the Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral), to simplify flyers’ travelling needs. The ini
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Indo-Bhutan Power Trade to Reciprocally Obviate Dearth
[09 Jul 2010]
India's plan to create over $1bn sovereign-backed fund to boost trade and investment for domestic power utilities in South Asia will largely benefit Bhutan to fund its power distribution projects to i
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EAC Common Market Likely to Slash Cost of Consumables
[12 Jul 2010]
The East African Common Market (EACM) which came into force on July 1 is expected reduce prices of household items as the new 'competitive' market environment will trigger some price shake-up on many
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China Okays Iran Sanctions – Yet Holds Trade with Impunity
[10 Aug 2010]
The recent sanctions against Iran hammered out by the US and like-minded countries targeting energy and banking sectors have become more blatantly farcical when China resumed oil trade with Iran even
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Philippines is after Casino Biz amid Opposition
[13 Aug 2010]
The Philippines aims to become Asia's next big gambling hub by building casinos and related entertainment zones across the country amid controversy. According to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corpor
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Switzerland Prepares for a Historic FTA with China
[17 Aug 2010]
The Swiss President Doris Leuthard's week-long visit to China is likely to make Switzerland once again a first mover from Europe to sign an FTA with China as it had established diplomatic ties 60 year
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Russia Takes Lenient Approach on Timber Exports
[01 Oct 2010]
The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin yesterday told a roundtable forum that the country should discard the obsolete raw-materials export model to maintain growth of timber industry. He also said
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Swiss Banks Thrive despite Reversals in Client Secrecy
[18 Oct 2010]
Latest report indicates Swiss private banks resisted client secrecy censures by the US, France and Germany to attract more than 50bn francs ($53bn) of assets since the end of 2007. According to data c
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Germany Aims to Create Greater Sync with India
[18 Oct 2010]
A three-day visit to India by German Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice Chancellor Guido Westerwelle is believe to rev up Indo-German ties beyond trade as both nurse the goal of becoming the UN Sec
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Afro-Asian Efforts on to Rein in Illegal Rhino Horn Trade
[22 Oct 2010]
According to the TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, South Africa and Viet Nam will jointly create strategies to curb the growing illegal trade in rhinoceros horn. SA has the largest rhino
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Monaco Devises programs to Garner Indian Travel Market share
[26 Nov 2010]
The tourism department of Monaco in collaboration with the Indian respective office has concluded five-day long programs including road shows at the two major cities of India to promote Monaco as a pr
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US-Korea FTA Likely to Dent Japanese Exports
[06 Dec 2010]
The US which has turned a price sensitive market especially post global recession will be an advantageous terrain for South Korean goods over the Japanese ones following the ratification of the FTA be
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Bahamas Shipping Registry on Course to Ballistic Growth
[09 Dec 2010]
A top official from the Bahamas government apprised the Bahamas shipping registry was likely to show strong growth in future at a pace of 8-10 percent per annum. The Bahamian Minister of Environment E
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US Rice Farmers Let down by South Korea FTA
[23 Dec 2010]
A senior official from the US Rice Federation informed in an interview that the recent FTA between the US and South Korea had been a disappointment. While speaking to the Farm Press, Bob Cummings, sen
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Bison Meat Witnesses Enormous Growth in North America
[30 Dec 2010]
Bison meat seemed to be the first choice of many cattle farmers and consumers alike in North America these days. The farmers find it attractive since rearing bison is of low maintenance as compared to
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German Dioxin-tainted Food Scare Heightens across EU
[08 Jan 2011]
The contaminated eggs with toxic dioxin from Germany are panicking consumers across Europe as they are suspected to have entered the UK food chain. It is understood that 14 tonnes of tainted egg prod
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CAFTA Helps Costa Rica to enhance Trade with US
[21 Jan 2011]
The Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Trade (COMEX) stated that the total sales of country’s exports to the US rose 24 percent in 2010. Foreign Trade Minister Anabel González attributed the increase in
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Argentine Farmers Still Unhappy over Hostile Export Policies
[25 Jan 2011]
The farmers’ protest that took place in Argentina last week was called off by the trade unions with a warning of series of strikes in the near future if their demands were not met. The warnings indica
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Hong Kong Tops Globalization Index by Toppling Singapore
[27 Jan 2011]
According to a recent report by Ernst & Young in cooperation with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Hong Kong has topped the 60 largest economies in the world in terms of globalization. Singapore
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China's Jan exports rise 38 percent to $150.73
[15 Feb 2011]
China's exports rose by 37.7 percent year-on-year to $150.73 billion in January boosted by busy shipments ahead of the nation's traditional Spring Festival, according to the General Administration of
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Trade and Monetary Issues Top Agenda at G-20 Meeting
[16 Feb 2011]
Developed economies still recovering from the financial crisis are looking for ways to regain momentum as the global economy shifts in favor of China and other emerging markets.
That task will
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Tags: G-20 Meeting Dominique Strauss-Kahn International Monetary Fund
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India, Japan sign FTA for 10 years
[16 Feb 2011]
Japan and India signed Wednesday a bilateral free trade agreement that would abolish duties on more than 90 percent of trade for 10 years.
Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara and Indian Com
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Food prices push 44m into poverty: World Bank
[17 Feb 2011]
Rising food prices have pushed about 44 million people into poverty in developing countries since last June, the World Bank warned.
Food costs are continuing to rise to near 2008 levels, when
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US trade chamber seeks India's retail opening
[21 Feb 2011]
Seeking opening of India's retail sector, the US India Business Council (USIBC) has set up a sub-committee to focus on leveraging the combined resources of the retail supply chain.
The newly fo
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Tags: USIBC Compass Marketing Retail modernisation
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Bangladesh emerges as new hub for apparel exports
[22 Feb 2011]
With 40 percent growth in its apparel exports, Bangladesh has emerged as new destinations for apparel exports, said The Daily Star.<BR><BR>Bangladesh has registered a 40 percent hike in it
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Japan posts first trade deficit in almost two years
[23 Feb 2011]
Weaker exports to key markets gave Japan its first trade deficit in 22 months, Ministry of Finance data has shown.
The trade deficit was 471.42bn yen ($5.7bn; £3.52bn) in January, with exports
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Tags: Itochu Corporation inflation Takahide Kiuchi Nomura Securities
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Businesses will learn to look beyond the BRICs
[28 Feb 2011]
During the run-up to the Iraq war Donald Rumsfeld, then America’s defence secretary, famously distinguished between “old” Europe and “new” Europe. In 2011 a growing number of businesspeople will disti
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China Reports Unexpected Trade Deficit as Export Growth Cools
[10 Mar 2011]
China reported an unexpected $7.3 billion trade deficit; the nation’s biggest in seven years, in February after a Lunar New Year holiday disrupted exports.
Outbound shipments rose an annual 2.
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UK trade deficit drops sharply
[14 Mar 2011]
Rise in exports lifts expectations that trade will boost first-quarter GDP
Britain's trade deficit has dropped sharply, fuelling hopes that trade will make a strong contribution to GDP growth in th
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Tags: GDP growth oil food drink tobacco Daiwa Capital Markets IHS Global Insight
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Over 40% of SMEs with websites use the Internet for advertising
[16 Mar 2011]
Indian SMEs are reaping the benefits of using the Internet medium to grow their businesses. This was revealed by a study conducted by Google India to understand usage patterns and importance of online
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Tags: Indian SMEs vendors suppliers Google India Insurance Technology B2B IT Hardware Travel & Tourism
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India keen to export pharma products to China
[24 Mar 2011]
If the Chinese government cleared hurdles to provide market access, India could start exporting its pharmaceuticals to China in a big way. India made a strong pitch to push it, asserting that a good o
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China needs to rebalance economy: World Bank
[16 Sep 2011]
World Bank Chief Robert Zoellick has asked the Chinese government to hasten planned structural reforms to shift the focus of its export-driven economy toward domestic consumption-led growth as the glo
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Business Opportunities in Brazil
[28 Nov 2011]
Brazil remains a hotbed of opportunity for those interesting in doing business internationally.
Brazil is the world’s 11th largest economy. Agriculture and agribusiness have played a key role i
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China – Europe Focus
[05 Dec 2011]
According to a recent survey amongst almost 600 Chinese exporters, a majority report that shipments to Europe have declined in the past few months due to slower demand as results of the Eurozone debt
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Why MSMEs should not avoid online advertising
[12 Dec 2011]
A recent study reveals that less than 6 percent of Indian MSMEs with access to personal computers advertise online. It is shocking why the sector is so much unaware of the benefits of using online adv
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China says can meet 2012 exports target
[26 Jun 2012]
BEIJING: China's trade ministry sought to dispel worries about slowing economic growth on Tuesday by saying exports are likely to pick up in coming months and the country can meet its 10 per cent expo
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Jiangsu Province in China signs up to Ogilvy and Mather
[29 Aug 2012]
China's Jiangsu Provincial Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with marcomms giant Ogilvy & Mather.
The agreement is the first of its kind that the Jiangsu Government has
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China's online trade hits $45 billion in Q2: Report
[16 Oct 2012]
SHANGHAI: China's e-commerce industry grew 45 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter to reach 278.84 billion yuan ($44.5 billion) in transaction volume, with Alibaba Group's Taobao capturing 76 p
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Britain may see triple-dip recession: Minister
[10 Dec 2012]
LONDON: British business minister Vince Cable said Britain could fall back into recession for a third time since the 2008 financial crisis but expected the economy to stagger on with minimal growth....More
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Twitter offered Instagram $525 million deal: Report
[17 Dec 2012]
SAN FRANCISCO: On a late August morning, Kevin Systrom, chief executive of Instagram, took an oath before testifying at a hearing of the California Corporations Department, which sought to determine i
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LinkedIn infuses social into B2B marketing
[18 Mar 2013]
LinkedIn recently launched a new API program, an enhancement to its LinkedIn Ad platform, to help B2B marketers bring a social element to targeting specific customers, uncovering leads, and automating
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LinkedIn upgrades search functionality-
[01 Apr 2013]
LinkedIn has announced an upgrade to its search functionality, meaning users no longer need to search for people, companies, or jobs separately.
A more intelligent algorithm will now return a c
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Yuan Sees a High- Chinese Exporters Not Happy.
[20 May 2013]
Last week, the People’s Bank of China pegged the Yuan at 6.1980 against the US Dollar, the highest number that the Yuan has achieved in the last 19 years. While this development shows the rising power
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Storms on the Horizon for Chinese Trade
[08 Jul 2013]
The latest analysis and predictions from reliable trade sources in China paint a picture of a somewhat bleak immediate future for Chinese trade- nationally and internationally. In a world wherein the
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China- the World’s favourite Piggy Bank
[29 Jul 2013]
In the backdrop of a ‘supposedly’ slowing economy, there is some good news coming China’s way. This Asian superpower is apparently the World’s most favourite economy to invest in- attracting an astoun
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Intellectual Property Rights- U.S wants to tame India
[05 Aug 2013]
Dark clouds are looming as far as the once strong trade ties between India and the United States is concerned. The present scenario is one abounded by arguments and counter-arguments, especially when
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International Demand for Gold at a Four-year-low
[03 Sep 2013]
Looks like Gold has lost its legendary shine, atleast that’s what global market statistics for the second quarter of 2013 will have you believe. The World Gold Council (WGC) reports that the demand fo
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Falling Rupee kills the Vroom of the Indian Auto Industry
[10 Sep 2013]
The gears aren’t kicking in, the pickup is laboured and the ground clearance puts a tractor to shame. No, we aren’t talking about a recently released hatchback, but the Indian automotive industry. Cau
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UN Report Paints a Grim picture about Global Trade
[16 Sep 2013]
A top economic report, released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on Thursday, 12-9-2013 hints at a slow and struggling global trade scenario that is likely to extend
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The Indo-ASEAN Bond grows stronger in 2013
[14 Oct 2013]
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is looking upto India as a major economic partner, seeing that the latter has kept to its commitment to generate $100 billion worth of trade between
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Diwali Assures a Cracking Time for India Inc
[28 Oct 2013]
It’s that time of the year again, Diwali is finally here. This period also marks as optimistic times for the strained Indian retail and manufacturing sectors. Sectors like automobiles, apparel, consum
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Bitcoins encounter a technicality in India
[30 Dec 2013]
Have you heard of Bitcoins? This virtual currency is currently the rage in online circles. Wikipedia explains Bitcoins as ‘a peer-to-peer payment network and digital currency based on an open source p
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Snippets from the Odisha MSME International Trade Fair
[13 Jan 2014]
Are tradeshows good for your business? Apparently so, if the stupendous success of the Odisha MSME International trade fair is any indication. This trade fair was jointly organised by the Micro, Small
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China is India’s Best Trade Partner.
[04 Mar 2014]
India’s Asian neighbour, China has emerged as its biggest trading ally. According to an influential report compiled by PHD Chamber of Commerce, China has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that
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Africa’s ‘Future Five’ to watch for in 2014.
[11 Mar 2014]
Africa, the cradle of humanity is finally getting the limelight it deserves. Traditionally known for its civil wars and lack of economic progress in tune with the rest of the world, Africa has been se
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