Archive - Mar 21, 2007

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Get realistic with USFTA

20 March, 2007
FEDERATION of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) president Datuk Yong Poh Kon claims that Malaysia has more to gain than lose from signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US (The Star, March 17). While claiming that a balance in views is necessary, it appears that his letter does not appear to be realistic about the possible gains for Malaysia under a USFTA.

Indonesia plays down chance of Doha G33 breakthrough

20 March, 2007
Indonesia does not expect a breakthrough on global free trade talks at a meeting of G33 countries on Wednesday, but developing nations aimed to 'really push' to make progress, the country's trade minister said.

Militant Brazilian Opposition to Bush-Lula Ethanol Accords

20 March, 2007
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Open Markets ‘Impoverishing Pakistani Fishing Communities’

20 March, 2007
Hundreds of local fishing communities are being pushed into poverty in Pakistan due to over fishing by international trawlers, according to new research from ActionAid released today.

India urges rich nations to give ground as G33 meets

20 March, 2007
Rich nations must give ground to help global free trade talks make progress, India's trade minister said on Wednesday.

G33 meeting to help Doha deal - EU

20 March, 2007
A meeting of G33 developing nations should help the chances of success in the Doha trade round, but convergence among all groups is needed by end-April, European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said today.