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BEIJING -- China's rapid growth continued to moderate in the second quarter as exporters felt the effects of the global economic slowdown. And with continued U.S. financial-market turmoil raising the prospect of an extended period of global weakness, there is now rising pressure for China's authorities to move to boost growth.Gross domestic product for the quarter was 10.1% higher than in the

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Japan's Inflation ConundrumCould rising prices kick-start the world's second-largest economy? Talk to almost any Japanese consumer, and you're likely to hear a litany of complaints about skyrocketing food and energy prices. Though such bellyaching might be common enough in other parts of the world, in Japan rising prices are something altogether new after a decade-long struggle with deflation. So

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Japan's Inflation ConundrumCould rising prices kick-start the world's second-largest economy? Talk to almost any Japanese consumer, and you're likely to hear a litany of complaints about skyrocketing food and energy prices. Though such bellyaching might be common enough in other parts of the world, in Japan rising prices are something altogether new after a decade-long struggle with deflation. So

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The European Community and the United States today signed an agreement which will result in better harmonized aviation safety systems on both sides of the Atlantic and less cumbersome technical and administrative procedures for the recognition of certificates. This will further improve safety levels and reduce costs for both European and U.S. manufacturers. These savings should in turn be

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Domain names are a sore point with nations who use alphabets other than Roman. Now, the group that oversees domain names is trying to translate (J. L. Schenker, BusinessWeek, June 23, 2008).Read full article

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How a husband-and-wife team turned an Indian music podcast series into a business and is making the most out of its Apple storefront on its Web site. Read full article

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WASHINGTON — President Bush said on Monday that he was sending a free trade agreement with Colombia to Congress, and called on the lawmakers to ratify it soon, to strengthen America’s national security, its economy and its image among other nations (D. Stout, New York Times, April 7, 2008). Click on the linkfor complete article

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Ukraine has joined the ATA Carnet system, the 66th country to enter for fold since the launch of the system 45 years ago. The ATA Carnet system illustrates how close cooperation between business and customs can smooth - and ultimately increase - global trade (International Chamber of Commerce, March 3). Read complete article at the following link

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The days of ultra-cheap labor and little regulation are gone. As manufacturers' costs climb, export prices will follow (D. Roberts, BusinessWeek, March 27, 2008).Click on the linkfor complete article.

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How the falling greenback is killing jobs and crimping profits on the Continent (J. Ewing, BusinessWeek, March 20, 2008). Read more

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Learn about the transofrmation happening in Colombia at the following link

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REACH is a new European Union regulation on chemicals use — it represents a major reform of EU chemical policy. U.S. companies who export chemicals, chemical formulations, or articles containing those substances to EU importers should take immediate steps to verify REACH compliance and avoid potential business disruption in the future (Porter, Wright, Morris & Arther, International Law Alert,

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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host a two-day series of events in honor of Minister Xie Feng, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the People's Republic of China to the United States.- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Galerie USA International Happy Hour "A Toast to Spring!", Happy Hour with European Chocolate.

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The European Union and the six countries that make up the Central American isthmus (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) enjoy a comprehensive relationship that encompasses political dialogue, co-operation and a favorable trade regime (EU NewsBrief, February 29, 2008). Click on the linkfor complete article.

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For most Cubans, life remains a slog. But here's the surprise: There's plenty of potential for growth in everything from oil exploration to upscale tourism ( G. Smith, Businessweek, February 28, 2008). Click on the link for complete article.

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Industry leaders from around the world today unveiled new strategies to combat counterfeiting and piracy, including a set of urgent recommendations for a global anti-counterfeiting pact being negotiated by major trading countries. In addition, they called on heads of G8 countries to lead the way in improving national intellectual property enforcement regimes and announced a set of their own

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Hong Kong has waived its duties on wine and alcohol, moving one step closer to becoming a fine wine hub and consolidating its position as an international business hub. The news was among some of the tax cuts, subsidies and investment measures contained in a HK$115.6 billion (US$14.8 billion) budget handout (Hong Kong Trader, 03/03/2008). Click on the link for complete article.

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The removal of Korean trade and regulatory barriers under the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement (FTA) will create huge new opportunities for thousands of small and medium sized U.S. enterprises (SMEs) whose success and growth depend on open and fair foreign markets. As new U.S. trade data shows, Korea is a rapidly growing market for U.S. SMEs*:In 2005, 89 percent of U.S. companies exporting to

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The dollar's weakness does a lot more than alter your vacation plans—and there's good news and bad news in the currency's decline (P.Coy, Businessweek, February 29, 2008. Click on the link for complete article.

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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, in co-operation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host the delegation from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China at the Fort Mitchell Country Club on Thursday, March 27, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Come and learn about China business fundamentals and resources for Greater Cincinnati.Guest Speakers: - His Excellency Xie Feng, Deputy Chief of

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Cutting-edge phones, discerning consumers, and speedy connections make for rich feedback (K. Hall, BusinessWeek, February 14, 2008). Read more

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In a special presentation before the California State Senate Select Committee on California-European Trade, Ambassador John Bruton, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the United States, highlighted the importance of European trade and investment for the creation of jobs and business opportunities in California (J. Bruton, European Union, Delegation of the European Commission to

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India introduced a value-added tax regime in 2005 to simplify taxes across states, but it has brought confusion and frustration to supply chains (E. Johnson, American Shipper Namaste, February 14, 2008). Click on the link for complete Article.

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International Trade Commission Releases 2009 Budget Justification. Click on the link for complete Article.

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The 2008 Index of Economic Freedom covered 157 economies worldwide after assessing them on 10 economic freedom factors. Hong Kong scored top marks on four factors: trade freedom, investment freedom, financial freedom and property rights. The city also ranked among the top 10 in other areas such as freedom, government size, monetary freedom and labour freedom (Hong Kong Trader, 02/01/2008). Click

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International Business Convention (IBC) China Market Focus: Outdo Your Rivals: Branding & Competing in the China Market (24/01/2008, English). Webcast, TDCTrade, speaker(s): Ratan Malli, Strategic Planning Director, Northeast Asia, JWT Greater China; Joseph Wang, Vice Chairman, China, Ogilvy & Mather Greater China; Ed P.Y. Chan, General Manager, China, Hershey Foods Trade (Shanghai) Co. Ltd;Prof

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In a speech earlier this month, EU Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Charlie McCreevy, emphasized the need to resist protectionist tendencies in times of change and uncertainty. It is essential that the EU works to keep markets open (Delegation of the European Commission in the USA, Press Release).Click on the link for complete article.

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Tata Motors unveiled the world’s cheapest car, the $2,500 Nano, and automakers from across the world came to New Delhi to peddle their wares to a bubbling Indian car market (S. Sengupta, Indians Hit the Road Amid Elephants, New York Times). Click on the link for complete article.

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A new partnership aims to eliminate current coordination hassles and weld fast rail lines into a seamless network from Barcelona to Bratislava (C. Matlack, Businessweek Europe, January 9, 2008). Click on the link for complete article.

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The State Council has recently issued a circular on the transitional preferential policies for corporate income tax. According to the circular, following the implementation of the new Corporation Income Tax Law on 1 January 2008, enterprises entitled to lower tax rates under the old law will be given a five-year grace period before they are required to pay the statutory rate. Click on the link

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Malta and Cyprus welcomed the new year yesterday with the adoption of the euro as their new currency. Read more

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Arun Seth, regional manager for the Indian Subcontinent region,Trans Global Logistics, provides his perspective about the state of logistics in India (American Shipper Namaste, December 19, 2007). Click on the link for full article.

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Two things would seem to be conspiring against the rise of India this year: the U.S. mortgage meltdown, and economists’ worries over China’s overheating market. After all, a reduction in U.S. spending power and the genuine concerns over China’s unbridled growth would inevitably lead to economists worrying that India’s similar hot-as-lava economy might suffer. But this is a new world. One in

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The European Union and Iraq are holding the third round of negotiations for a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) in Brussels, November 27-29. The negotiations cover energy, environment, some trade provisions, human rights, science and technology, security, weapons of mass destruction and counterterrorism (WMD). The agreement will progressively strengthen the EU’s relations with Iraq and help

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Learn about requirements and process to set up different forms of business in Hong Kong. Analysis is given on the advantages and disadvantages of each form of business. Contacts for registration and application procedures and further reference sources are also included. Click on the Link for complete information.

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New online-payment systems are drawing wary consumers into the world of Web commerce (B. Einhorn and Chi-Chu Tschang, BusinessWeek, November 8, 2007). Click on the Link for complete article

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Under the U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S. exports of traditional Thanksgiving foods could expand greatly:TurkeyKorea's frozen turkey market is valued at almost $4 million. The United States is already the largest supplier of turkey parts to Korea. Under the U.S.-Korea FTA the current 18 percent tariff applied to these products will be eliminated over seven years. CranberriesInternational demand for U.S.

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In a speech at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson today said that the European Union and the United States must use their collective economic weight to underwrite the openness of the global economy as it adjusts to the rise of new economic powers and greater global flows of investment,(European Union, Delegation of the European Commission to the United

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On tap: September foreign trade, October service-sector activity, third-quarter labor productivity, November consumer sentiment (J. Mehring, BusinessWeek, November 1, 2007). Click on the Link for complete article

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The Ohio Department of Development invites you to take part in a three-country trade mission to Santiago, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and São Paulo, Brazil from April 19-29, 2008. The mission will be led by the Department’s International Trade Division, in partnership with the Council of Great Lakes Governors, whose member states include Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin, and Ohio. The purpose

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How netowrk shift and other forces are changing the rules for domestic freight transportation providers - and what to do about it (Merge Global Forecating Team, www.americanshipper.com). Read the entire report

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Opponents of trade liberalization have sought to indict free trade and trade agreements by painting a grim picture of the economic state of American workers and households. They claim that real wages have been stagnant or declining as millions of higher-paying middle-class jobs are lost to imports. But the reality for a broad swath of American workers and households is far different and more

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today released its report on the level of U.S. production and shipments of travel goods of textile materials. The report, Certain Textile Articles: Travel Goods of Textile Materials, was requested by the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Ways and Means. As requested, the ITC provided data for 2005 and 2006 on U.S. production and shipments of

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How an Indian company plans to woo America's heartland with its fuel-efficient SUVs and pickups (D. Kiley, BusinessWeek, October 25, 2007). Read More

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World Investment Report 2007 (WIR07) is the seventeenth in a series published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Report analyses the latest trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) and puts a special focus in 2007 on the role of transnational corporations (TNCs) in the extraction of oil, gas, and metal minerals (United Nations Conference on Trade and

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There are more than 70 million disabled people in China, with 8.7 million of them with physical difficulties and 20.5 million with hearing and speech disabilities. To cater for the growing demand for aids and rehabilitation devices for the disabled, factories producing these types of products have mushroomed over recent years (Hong Kong Trade Development Council, International Market News,

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Savvy employers are realizing the importance of balancing the corporate workspace with areas for fun and relaxation (BusinessWeek, October 15, 2007). Read More

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The European Commission stated today that Microsoft had agreed to comply with its obligations under the 2004 Commission antitrust decision — the terms of which require Microsoft to provide information allowing third party developers of work group server operating systems to develop products that interoperate with the Windows desktop operating system. Read More

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One of the most audacious proposals in global finance. An integrated finanancial operation, a megabourse, for local and global investors. This institution would allow broad access to Chinese equities. However, the integration of currencies and vastly different legal systems and regulatory regimes would take years to be solved. Read More

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Are you ready for a new flying experience? Would you like to be pampered in designer linens and dine with Givenchy silverware in your private suites furnished with Salvatore Ferragamo? Try the new airbus A380. Even in economy class, every passenger, you can take advantage of USB ports at every seat and choose from 100 movies to watch. Manufacturer insists, "a whole new way of flying". Book your

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The Report will include The Global Competitiveness Index featuring the 12 pillars of competitiveness, The Business Competitiveness Index, detailed country profiles and data tables covering more than 100 social and economic indicators.Read More

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The U.S. subprime crisis continues to influence the economies overseas. In Great Britain scales back growth forecasts (BusinessWeek, European Edition, October 9, 2007). Read more

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Eco Expo Asia was launched in 2006 as an international trading platform providing environmental solutions at every level. The inaugural event showcased 128 exhibitors from Hong Kong, China mainland, North America, Europe, Scandinavia, and North and South Asia. The 2007 edition of the Asia World Expo will enable buyers to see the most recent developments in the field of environmental protection.

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For big manufacturers, the subcontinent is becoming an alternative to China (Kripalani M., BusinessWeek, October 08, 2007).Read More

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Bill Miller, senior vice president of Political Affairs and Federation Relations, on October 4th, 2007 spoke on CNBC’s “Street Signs” in response to last Thursday’s Wall Street Journal article noting recent shifts regarding globalization and citing a majority of Republicans (59%) who now view free trade negatively. To view the video stream, go to http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=544642015.

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Speaker(s): Martin Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures CommissionCourtesy of tdcTrade.comClick here to open the Webcast.

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For big manufacturers, the subcontinent is becoming an alternative to China.Read More

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The ATA Carnet system is fully operational in Pakistan since the 1st of October 2007. Pakistan is the latest country to join the ATA Carnet system, which permits duty-free and tax-free temporary imports of goods. Pakistan is the 65th country to join since the system’s inception over 44 years ago. Read More

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The U.S. International Trade Commission announces the release of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement: Potential Economy-wide and Selected Sectoral Effects. The ITC’s report examining the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) that the President has entered into with Korea provides an assessment of the likely impact of the FTA on the U.S. economy and on specific industry sectors and consumers. Read More

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The value of U.S. imports receiving benefits under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) fell from $12.3 million in 2005 to $9.9 million in 2006, mainly because four Central American countries El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua left the CBERA when the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) entered into force during 2006, reducing

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When a misprinted fare—Fiji for $51—got snapped up by hundreds of travelers, Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso had to decide whether to honor the fare at a cost of almost $2 million or run the risk of damaging the company's customer-friendly branding campaign (BusinessWeek, September 23, 2007). Read More

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Struggling artisans and tradespeople in rural India are finding that mobile phones are their ticket to better sales and better lives (BusinessWeek, September 14, 2007). Read More

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Led by China Mobile and Bharti Airtel, eight tech players from Asia's top emerging markets rank among the BusinessWeek IT 100 (BusinessWeek, September 20, 2007, By Bruce Einhorn). Read More

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It will soon be time for China's Communist Party Congress and the jockeying for position that happens every five years. Here's what to look for (BusinessWeek Online, September 20, 2007, By Chi-Chu Tschang). Read More

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Beijing's next cadre is market-smart, business-savvy—and perhaps even open to change. Read More

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The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed on June 30, 2007. This report isintended to provide an overview of the benefi ts of the U.S.-Korea FTA for the U.S. economy and its importance for promoting broader U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness in Asia. Read more

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The report measures the time and the costs involved with setting up, running and closing a business in 178 countries around the world. Read more

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Korea's average tariff rate on non-agricultural U.S. goods is 7 percent. The U.S.-Korea FTA will remove these tariffs and open Korea - a country that imported more than $300 billion in goods globally last year - almost completely to U.S. manufactures.U.S. manufactured goods that will enter 100% duty free under the U.S.-Korea FTA Immediately: In 5 Years, All:Agricultural

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The U.S. International Trade Commission announces the release of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: Potential Economy-wide and Selected Sectoral Effects.The ITC’s report assessing the bilateral trade promotion agreement (TPA) that the President has entered into with Panama provides an assessment of the likely impact of the TPA on the U.S. economy and on specific industry sectors and

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From the declaration of Vice President Franco Frattini, European Union Commissioner for Freedom, Security and Justice, on the 6th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Read More

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Korea is one of the world's most wired countries, and Korea's consumers among the most tech-savvy. Demand in Korea for high-tech goods and services is immense and helps drive the Korean economy. The U.S.-Korea FTA opens the door wider for U.S. companies to compete and profit in this one-of-a kind market. The U.S.-Korea FTA removes Korea's 8% average tariff on U.S. high-tech goods.Under the FTA,

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Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair will be held on 28-31 October 2007 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Please read the following message for more information. Read More

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today released The Year in Trade 2006, its annual overview of the previous year's trade-related activities.Read More

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In Japan, Pepsi's limited edition flavors can be huge hits—and then it kills them Read More

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China, Malaysia, and other countries are challenging the subcontinent, says a new study by Frost & Sullivan. Read More

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EU Consumer Protection Commissioner Meglena Kuneva traveled to China this week to address product safety concerns, including EU-China cooperation on market surveillance and rapid alert systems. China accounts for a major portion of EU imports of consumer products and also half of the notifications of dangerous products generated by the EU's RAPEX alert system. Read More

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Certain Textile Articles: Performance outwear Read Full report

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ALREADY A TOP EXPORT DESTINATION FOR U.S. STATES. . .- 29 U.S. STATES COUNT KOREA AS A TOP-TEN DESTINATION FOR THEIRPRODUCTS AND SERVICES.- LAST YEAR 6 U.S. STATES – CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, WASHINGTON, MISSOURI,OREGON AND NEW YORK – EACH EXPORTED MORE THAN $1 BILLION INGOODS TO KOREA.- NO U.S. STATE EXPORTED LESS THAN $10 MILLION TO KOREA IN 2006.

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The United States and the European Union announced today their agreement to adopt and provide jointly an improved design for their respective Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. These signals will be implemented on the Galileo Open Service and the GPS IIIA new civil signal. Read More

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When attempting to reconfigure their Web sites with foreigners in mind, companies often overlook domestic minority groups. Read more

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Portugal stepped into the "rotating" Presidency of the European Union on July 1. Over the next six months the Portuguese Presidency will focus on EU economic growth; enlargement of the border-free "Schengen area" in Europe; strengthening the EU's role in the world, especially Africa through an active dialogue of policy, trade, aid, and development; continued work in the Balkans on reforms for

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The Council of the European Union has approved the recently-reached EU-U.S. agreement on how personal information on airline passengers from the EU will be provided to U.S. authorities. The new seven-year agreement will help prevent and combat terrorism and serious transnational crime while ensuring compatibility with European standards of fundamental rights and privacy. Read More

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A European Commission report welcomes the recent U.S. SEC proposal to simplify the filing of financial statements in the U.S. for non-American companies by eliminating the need for "reconciliation" (quantitative comparison and explanation of differences) between European and U.S. accounting standards. The Commission also notes the need to remove this reconciliation requirement for European

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This staff research study looks at foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India by country and by industry, and it examines India’s investment climate through chapters on India’s investment environment, special economic zones, investment-related regulations, and international agreements. It includes FDI case studies on India’s automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Read More

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Spurring exports is a great way to boost economic growth and American jobs. In that vein, market-opening trade agreements may be the single best tool to accelerate U.S. exports.Consider the simple fact that the United States today has free trade agreements with countries that represent a mere seven percent of the world economy. Remarkably, these countries purchase a whopping 43% of U.S. exports.

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Euro Pulls Closer to $1.38 in EuropeThe euro clawed closer to $1.38 on Thursday, briefly hitting new highs against the dollar, though German and Portuguese officials brushed aside concerns over the currency's strength.The 13-nation currency peaked $1.3797 before settling back to $1.3793 in late morning trading in Europe. That exceeded its previous record, set early Wednesday, of $1.3784, and

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Recent discussion in the U.S. Congress and the public media has broadly considered the rights of the international labor force in the making of several new U.S. free trade agreements. This journal article is a primer of the new labor legislation. It catalogs the standards set out in each agreement and any new pre- or post-FTA labor legislation initiated by U.S. trading partner countries. Read more

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC or Commission) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Belarus, China, Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time, but that revoking the existing antidumping duty order on

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The European Commission concludes today a high-level international conference on sustainable development of biofuels, an integral part of the European Union's energy strategy and an important route to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reinforcing energy security. Read more

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BEIJING, July 10 (UPI) -- China Tuesday reported its trade surplus for June reached a record $26.91 billion, up 85.5 percent from June of last year. Read More

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Cyprus, Malta Adopt EuroThe [EU] Council, on July 10, 2007, decided to allow Cyprus and Malta to adopt the euro as their currency, thus enlarging the euro area to 15 member states, as from 1 January 2008. Read more

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U.S. service firms remained preeminent in global services trade in 2005, reports the U.S. International Trade Commission in its report. Read More

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC or Commission) today announced that it will modify and augment its series of reports on U.S.-China trade, as requested by the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Ways and Means. Read More

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WTO negotiators from the EU, India, Brazil and the US will meet in Potsdam, Germany, on June 19 to begin five days of talks intended to build greater convergence between themselves in an attempt to conclude a successful Doha agreement by the end of 2007. Read more

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A new functionality has been added to the Blog: Weekly Video. The idea is to keep this blog fresh and interesting to the members. Videos will be selected by the Issues and Resources committee or by the Board of NKITA.Daniele

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Under a new European Union law to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, travelers entering or leaving the EU will be required as of June 15 to declare sums of €10,000 or more in cash or easily convertible assets.The new Union-wide approach to controlling cash movements complements the EU's Money Laundering Directive, which already provides for monitoring of transactions made

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Good morning,This is a draft template for NKITA's Issues and Resources Blog. The Blog has been set up as follows:1) Only the people invited to join the Blog can access it.2) Any posting to the Blog will go to me (or a volunteer) for review before being posted.3) On the left Menu you will find: a) Information on NKITA. b) The list of topics the committee is working on. c) NKITA events

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