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Australian PM moves closer to carbon trade deal

World
2009-11-16

AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Kevin Rudd moved closer to securing his carbon trade laws today after the government agreed to exclude farmers from the scheme, but warned opponents time was running out to strike a deal....

Close range versus dollar set to remain

Business | Macro-economy and policy
2009-11-16

THE yuan is likely to remain in a close range against the United States dollar in the near future as the Chinese government continues its efforts to ensure exports stay healthy and stable. The Chinese currency...

APEC leaders vow to conclude Doha Round trade talks

Business | Foreign trade
2009-11-15

LEADERS and representatives of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) said today that they are ready to exercise pragmatism and utilize all possible avenues to conclude the stalled Doha Round of world...

Trade dispute heats up while Obama visit nears

Business | Metallurgical industry
2009-11-7

CHINA blasted the United States yesterday for launching preliminary dumping duties on Chinese-made steel pipes and announced an investigation into imports of American-made autos as a trade conflict escalated a little...

WTO probes EU screw duties

Business | Foreign trade
2009-10-26

THE World Trade Organization has opened an investigation into whether European Union charges on imports of Chinese steel fasteners comply with international commerce rules. China argues that the EU is illegally...

China asks WTO to rule on EU charges

Business | Foreign trade
2009-10-13

CHINA yesterday said it will ask the World Trade Organization to examine whether European Union charges on imports of Chinese steel fasteners comply with international commerce rules. China argues that the EU is...

ADB expects China's export to grow slightly

Business | Foreign trade
2009-10-7

ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) predicted that China's export was likely to switch from negative to positive growth in the fourth quarter this year. The welcome change was led by the stimulus policies taken by the...

China welcomes US ruling tire duties 'unreasonable'

Business | Foreign trade
2009-9-24

CHINA has welcomed the decision of the United States Court of International Trade to rule the US Department of Commerce as "unreasonable" for its imposition of anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) duties on tires...

Appeal to WTO over ruling on books, films

Business | Foreign trade
2009-9-23

CHINA yesterday lodged an appeal over a World Trade Organization panel ruling which said the country's regulations on the import and distribution of books and audio-visual products were not in compliance with world...

Yuan likely to remain strong versus US dollar

Business | Macro-economy and policy
2009-9-21

THE yuan will likely remain strong against the US dollar this week due to the uncertain economic situation and low interest rates in the United States. The Chinese currency edged up against the US dollar and closed...