Senate bill threatens stiff new penalties on China

reuters Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:24:00 PM CET | info

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China would face stiff new U.S. penalties if it fails to revalue its currency, under a bipartisan bill to be introduced in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, congressional aides said....

Trade talks could lead to Asia Pacific free trade zone

radioaustralia Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:58:00 AM CET | info

Australia has told China's government not to get involved in iron ore price negotiations, as demand drives prices up and Chinese steel mills face increases of as much as 90 per cent this year....

Statements by Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD (2008-2010) - FAO Symposium on Promotion of Poverty Reduction / Agricultural Investme

reliefWeb-latestUpdates Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:38:00 AM CET | info

World Food Security and Agricultural Investment Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for honouring me with the invitation to address this important gathering....

MOFT releases the first issue of 'The Trade Affairs' Bulletin for 2010

uaeinteract Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:28:00 AM CET | info

The Department of trade negotiations and WTO in the Ministry of Foreign Trade has released the first issue of the Trade Affairs Bulletin for 2010. The Bulletin provides the UAE's trade and business community with the latest news and updates on trade...

CARICOM leaders to tackle socio-economic issues in the region

zizonline Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:32:00 AM CET | info

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ended their two-day summit in Roseau, Dominica late Friday having agreed on steps to tackle socio-economic issues confronting their citizens and calling on the international community......

ENGAGEMENT WITH AFRICA

reliefWeb-latestUpdates Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:30:00 AM CET | info

MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS STEPHEN SMITH The Australian Government is committed to broadening and deepening engagement with Africa and the African Union across the full spectrum of our relationship: trade and investment, peace and security, and humanitarian and development assistance....

China exploiting global trade rules

economictimes Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:20:00 AM CET | info

With China’s exports soaring, evidence is mounting that Beijing is taking advantage of international trade rules to spur its own economy at the expense of others, including the US....

Lawmakers press for action on China currency

reuters Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:23:00 AM CET | info

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faced growing congressional pressure on Monday to get tough with China over its currency practices, one day after Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao brushed off accusations that Beijing was undervaluing its currency for an unfair trade advantage....

Report: China's push to be green tech leader violates WTO accord

csmonitor Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:21:00 AM CET | info

China is protecting its green tech energy industries, says a new report by the National Foreign Trade Council. Moreover, Beijing is ordering big state-owned enterprises to favor Chinese manufacturers in their energy purchases, in violation of its WTO commitments, the report finds....

UPDATE 4-U.S. lawmakers press for action on China currency

finanznachrichten-en Monday, March 15, 2010 11:16:00 PM CET | info

By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faced growing congressional pressure on Monday to get tough with China over its ......

UPDATE 2-Transatlantic airliner row edges towards resolution

finanznachrichten-en Monday, March 15, 2010 8:15:00 PM CET | info

By Jonathan Lynn GENEVA, March 15 (Reuters) - The row between the United States and European Union about billions of dollars in subsidies for civil aircraft ......

China exploring rail routes to Europe

euobserver Monday, March 15, 2010 7:06:00 PM CET | info

Two lines to Europe are reportedly being considered under the proposals, one passing through India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, while a second would head to Germany via Russia. Exact routes are currently undecided however. A third line would extend south from China to connect Vietnam, Thailand, Burma and Malaysia....

Tigipko says Ukraine’s accession to Customs Union premature

itartass_en Monday, March 15, 2010 6:38:00 PM CET | info

15.03.2010, 20.19 KIEV, March 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Sergei Tigipko believes it premature top speak of Ukraine’s accession to the Customs Union with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. “It’s premature to speak about that” now, Tigipko, who is responsible for economic reforms in.......

WTO to issue confidential Airbus report this month

finanznachrichten-en Monday, March 15, 2010 5:12:00 PM CET | info

GENEVA, March 15 (Reuters) - A World Trade Organization dispute panel will issue its final confidential ruling in the case brought by the United States ......

China taking advantage of global trade rules

economictimes Monday, March 15, 2010 4:49:00 PM CET | info

Beijing is taking advantage of international trade rules to spur its own economy at the expense of others, including US. Stocks: Top gainers, losers & recommendations...

Brazil details retaliation on U.S. copyright, patents

reuters Monday, March 15, 2010 3:36:00 PM CET | info

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil revealed on Monday a preliminary list of U.S. patents and intellectual property rights it could restrict unless both countries settle a long-standing dispute over U.S. cotton aid....

EU 'played its cards right' with Ukraine, say diplomats

euractiv-en Monday, March 15, 2010 3:36:00 PM CET | info

After Viktor Yanukovich, labelled by the Western press as pro-Russian, won the presidential elections in Ukraine, the EU "played its cards right" and avoided cooling down strategic relations, diplomats told EurActiv....

OSCE Secretary General believes in Customs Union’s positive potential

Belta_en Monday, March 15, 2010 3:29:00 PM CET | info

MINSK, 16 March (BelTA) – The Customs Union of Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan has a positive potential, OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut told students of the Belarusian State University in Minsk and 15 March. The official reminded that the resolution of the OSCE summit held in.......

WTO puts off Thailand-Philippines cigarette tax row verdict

abs-cbnnews Monday, March 15, 2010 3:05:00 PM CET | info

MANILA, Philippines - The World Trade Organization pushed back its verdict on the cigarette tax row between the Thailand and the Philippines....

Tiger decline 'sign of failure'

bbc Monday, March 15, 2010 2:55:00 PM CET | info

Governments need to crack down on the illegal trade in tiger parts if the big cats are to be saved from extinction, the UN warns....

Porter Novelli Wins Twice At The PRWeek Awards 2010

earthtimes Monday, March 15, 2010 2:18:00 PM CET | info

NEW YORK, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Global communications leader Porter Novelli today announced that it took home the top prize for Public Sector Campaign of the Year, and Best Use ......

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Steve Ruey-Long Chen, Former Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan, t

finanznachrichten-en Monday, March 15, 2010 2:12:00 PM CET | info

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:NPDT) (NPDT) announced today that Steve Ruey-Long Chen, the former Minister of the Ministry of Economic Affairs ......

East Africa: Crunch Time for EU, EAC Trade Talks

allafrica Monday, March 15, 2010 11:45:00 AM CET | info

Talks on new trade between the East African Community and the European Union enter a critical stage this week when EAC trade ministers meet in Arusha, Tanzania....

Tashkent cuts cross-border trade

asiatimes Monday, March 15, 2010 11:44:00 AM CET | info

Curbs by Uzbekistan on its citizens crossing into Kyrgyzstan to buy cheap Chinese goods may be a prelude to the opening of a market on the Uzbek side of the border to stem an outflow of hard currency. Smugglers are expected to be the main beneficiaries, while World Trade Organization rules will limit any gains flowing to Uzbeks....

Orissa locks horns with Centre; says Vedanta projs within law

earthtimes Monday, March 15, 2010 9:44:00 AM CET | info

In sharp contrast to the Centre's assertion that Vedanta Resources' proposed mining project in Orissa's Niyamgiri hills violated green and tribal norms, the state said the Anil Agarwal-led group's plans were within the ambit of the law....

HEALTH-UGANDA: EU Supports Law Threatening Access to Medicines

ipsnews Monday, March 15, 2010 9:13:00 AM CET | info

KAMPALA, Mar 15 (IPS) - The European Union (EU) is funding the drafting of Uganda’s controversial Counterfeit Goods Bill, a proposed law that has caused an outcry as it threatens access to life-saving generic medicines in this low income East African country....

Trade rows sap Obama’s plan to create 2m jobs

sundaytimes Monday, March 15, 2010 9:12:00 AM CET | info

Now we know. Two million of the “good jobs” America needs to create in the next five years are to come from doubling American exports. So President Barack Obama promised last week. We are to have a National Export Initiative, an “export promotion cabinet” consisting of representatives of several.......

China draws $14,02 billion in foreign FDI

bday Monday, March 15, 2010 9:03:00 AM CET | info

China drew $14,02 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of the year, 4,9% more than in the same period of 2009, the Commerce Ministry said today....