India may exclude clause on lawsuits from trade pacts
The DIPP which allows firms of the partner country investing in India to take legal action against the govt at a global forum in case of any dispute has in principle decided not to include such a condition India is likely to exclude in bilateral trademore
King of Morocco to be biggest benefactor of EU trade agreement
A new EU trade agreement that is set to boost the personal fortune of King Mohamed VI of Morocco is facing opposition because it promotes the exploitation of disputed territory of the Western Sahara. The European Parliament's committee for Internationalmore
Boost for International Trade as Emirates SkyCargo expands in Argentina and Brazil
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has increased its South American operation to meet the growing demand for air freight between the United Arab Emirates and the carrier?s globalmore
Borderless Africa: Continental free trade zone eyed
The dream of an African-wide free trade zone is decades old. But, even though such a future is part of the focus of Sunday's African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, hurdles remain. "If the action plan and the road map can be implemented as planned,more
Lack of political will holding up WTO conclusion: Lamy
With not much movement towards concluding the decade old Doha Round, WTO chief Pascal Lamy said that lack of political will on part of member countries is holding the global trade deal. "You need a lot of political energy to do things multilaterally andmore
NEWS FEATURE: A borderless Africa: Continental free trade zone eyed
ADDIS ABABA/CAPE TOWN -- The dream of an African-wide free trade zone is decades old. But, even though such a future is part of the focus of Sunday's African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa, hurdles remain. "If the action plan and the road map can bemore
N.Z. Dollar Gains for Sixth Week After Unexpected Trade Surplus
8:20 AM EST By Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- New Zealands dollar rose for a sixth straight week after a report showed the nation unexpectedly posted its first trade surplus in five months. The so-called kiwi held a five-day advance against most of its majormore
Foreign minister says Turkey, trade bloc want peaceful region
["Turkey and GCC share same vision on establishing a basin of stability, peace and prosperity, says FM Davutoglu" - AA headline] ISTANBUL (A.A) - 28.01.2012 - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Saturday [28 January] said that Turkey and the Gulfmore
Saudi foreign minister welcomes results of trade bloc's dialogue with Turkey
["Dialogue between GCC and Republic of Turkey is a forum of peace, says GCC Term President Al Faysal" - AA headline] ISTANBUL (A.A) - 28.01.2012 - Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Term President and Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Saud al-Faysal bin Abdmore
Lack of political will holding up WTO conclusion: Lamy
With not much movement towards concluding the decade old Doha Round, WTO chief Pascal Lamy said that lack of political will on part of member countries is holding the global trade deal.more
Lack of political will holding up WTO conclusion: Pascal Lamy
Tags: PASCAL LAMY, WEF, WTO, Economy With not much movement towards concluding the decade old Doha Round, WTO chief Pascal Lamy said that lack of political will on part of member countries is holding the global trade deal. "You need a lot of politicalmore
Bilateral trade between India and Sri Lanka to hit $ 4b
Sri Lanka has strong bilateral relationship with India for several decades. Both countries have religious, political, cultural, educational and trade ties for several hundred years, said Industries and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen. He was speakingmore
Living standards not eased by higher export prices -UNCTAD experts
Ways must be found for poor nations to retain more of the value derived from the farm goods and natural resources that are the mainstays of many of their economies, experts at the third Global Commodities Forum, hosted by UNCTAD said. Speakers said thatmore
African Union urges more intra-regional trade to aid growth
African Union Commission Chairperson Jean Ping during a meeting of African economic blocs at African Union summit. (AFP) African countries must boost intra- regional trade to help accelerate economic growth and development on the continent, African Unionmore
'Lack of political will holding up WTO conclusion'
With not much movement towards concluding the decade old Doha Round, WTO chief Mr Pascal Lamy said that lack of political will on part of member countries is holding the global trade deal. ?You need a lot of political energy to do things multilaterallymore
Countries not giving up on stalled Doha Round of Trade talks
Trade ministers and business leaders are not giving up on the much-delayed Doha Round of global trade negotiations, but they admit that it is not in the best of health. ?Doha is not dead,? Craig Emerson, Minister of Trade of Australia, toldmore
US-UAE Business Council to announce a U.S. Commercial Energy Trade Mission to UAE
The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to announce a U.S. Commercial Energy Trade Mission to the United Arab Emirates taking place from Sunday, March 18th to Thursday, March 22nd, 2011. The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will lead the trade mission tomore
African Union Urges More Intra-Regional Trade to Aid Growth
6:11 AM EST By (Updates with World Bank comment in fourth paragraph.) Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- African countries must boost intra- regional trade to help accelerate economic growth and development on the continent, African Union Commission Chairman Jeanmore
Sheikha Lubna meets US trade official
Washington, D.C. - Minister of Foreign Trade Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi met with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ron Kirk in Washington and discussed with him continued cooperation in the avenues of trade and investment. The ministermore
Stakeholders in Barbados international business sector have been assured that the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) does not expect legislative changes to be made overnight." alt="Stakeholders in Barbados international business
Stakeholders in Barbados international business sector have been assured that the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) does not expect legislative changes to be made overnight. International tax expert Dr Shee Boon Law gave thismore
Chris Halloran, Senior Manager, Customs and Global Trade Group, Deloitte Tax LLP, Knowledge Congress
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, proudly announces that Chris Halloran, Deloitte Tax LLP, Senior Manager, Customs and Global Trade group, will present at the Knowledgemore
IBSA calls for early conclusion of WTO Doha round
India, Brazil and South Africa have called for early conclusion of the Doha round of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations saying it would help boost global economic growth. India's Commerce Minister Anand Sharma held discussions with hismore
South Korea trade minister stresses need for free trade deal with China
- South Korea's trade minister stressed the need to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, as the deal will help Seoul attain its goal of becoming a global free trade hub and lure more foreign investment. "As South Korea has FTA deals with the USmore
Korea May Post Trade Deficit in Jan.: Korea Customs Service
January could be the first month in two years that Korea posts a trade deficit. According to the Korea Customs Service Thursday, Korea recorded a deficit of around three billion US dollars in the first 20 days of this month as imports grew at a muchmore
Chinese Steel Mills Withdraw from Scrap Import Market
China's scrap import market has been performing bleak since mid January. Currently, the US-produced HMS1 is quoted at US$ 460-465 per tonne (CIF, China), and Japan's H2 is priced at US$ 440-445 per tonne (CIF). The import price has climbed up around 40more
New US trade team will come after you: Kirk
Comments DAVOS: A new team of US trade enforcers will make countries think twice about putting up unfair barriers to American exports, President Barack Obama's top trade official said. US Trade Representative Ron Kirk told Reuters that the team,more
'Trade is good' no longer sells: US trade chief
DAVOS: US trade chief Ron Kirk admitted Saturday it was impossible to sell free trade to Americans in the current economic climate as the WTO's Pascal Lamy put paid to hopes of a rapid global deal. "Frankly, more and more Americans of all persuasionsmore
South Korea trade minister stresses need for free trade ...
- South Korea's trade minister stressed the need to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, as the deal will help Seoul attain its goal of becoming a global free trade hub and lure more foreign investment. "As South Korea has FTA deals with the USmore