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Byline: Adgully Bureau The Telecom Regulatory Authority has come out with a consultation paper on tariff issues related to TV services. Written comments on the consultation paper are invited from [...]

Information about several papers to be discussed at a symposium to be held from November 30 to December 11, 2015 in Paris, sponsored by United Nations on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, International Economic, Energy and Environmental Policy. Topics include contract on climate change to cut down pollution globally, greenhouse emissions targets and Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs).

The article discusses the economic mission by British agent John Cadbury to assess the needs of the Belgian and French Congo in making war supplies during the Second World War. Emphasis is given to topics such as cooperation with U.S. diplomat Sam Day, the transportation of imports, and demand for bicycles and sewing machines.

The article discusses Chinese agricultural espionage against U.S. genetically modified corn seed companies, noting a case against alleged spy Mo Hailong involving the attempted theft of corn seeds. Topics include the theft of corn seeds on behalf of the agricultural firm Kings Nower Seed, the involvement of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the matter, and the history of hybrid corn seeds.

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China, explores the risk factors associated with the conversion time to Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study proposes a multivariate functional censored quantile regression model that takes into account multiple functional covariates and provides more robustness and flexibility. The research suggests that this method outperforms existing approaches and highlights the importance of both left and right hippocampal radial distance curves in predicting the conversion time to AD at different quantile levels. This study contributes to our understanding of AD and may have implications for risk assessment and prevention strategies. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents views on the paper "Workers and the World Economy," by Ethan B. Kapstein, which appeared in the May 1996 issue. Kapstein has put into focus the absurdity of blaming technological innovations for job losses. Negotiating for free trade and opening up markets do not make sense without considering such issues as labor markets, exchange rates, government regulations and capital movements.

The article offers an insight into the paper "Workers and the World Economy," by Ethan B. Kapstein, which appeared in the May 1996 issue. One contention is that expansion driven by fiscal stimulus is not needed since domestic monetary policies are adequate for the task. Another is that demand-side expansion can do little to solve the structural supply-side problems about which Kapstein is concerned. Kapstein dismisses studies which claim that trade induces technological change.

Presents several excerpts from the George C. Marshall Papers showing how the invitation to give an informal talk at Harvard University in the United States became the forum for the announcement of the European Recovery Program, which was known as the Marshall Plan. Information on several memorandums from government and Harvard University officials.

This article presents the author's experiences while working with the United Nations (UN) Development Program in Vientiane, Laos. The program of the UN aims to provide development grants to countries that are in need. In this regard, the author works as a journalist in the international projects of the agency in Laos. During his stay in the country the author learned that the government of the country has become dependent on foreign aid that public officials fail to do their responsibilities and obligations.

The instrumental role played by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) in the Republic of Ireland is well known. The Irish Republic has been successfully involved in the process of industrialization of an otherwise pastoral country. The instrumental process has been evaluated by commissioned bodies and by the academics. A recent article infers that the entrepreneurial policies of the Irish state have been a nationalist response, but not an effective solution to Ireland's dependence on foreign sources of capital and technology. This study focuses on the motivational dimensions of the foreign firms that have invested capital and technology in Ireland since the 1960's and 1970's. The purpose of this paper is to examine the motives of foreign investors in the Republic of Ireland on a comparative basis, that is, comparing the motives of U.S. investors with those from West European countries. From the perspective of these investors, a decision to invest directly in Ireland, as compared with other locations either at home or in another location than Ireland, can be construed as a strategic investment location decision.

This paper focuses on the application of a new theory of the multinational enterprise (MNE) to examine the performance of European and U.S. based multinationals. The new theory of the MNE is called the theory of internalization. The first premise of this study is that a theory of the multinational enterprise should be as applicable to European MNEs as to the MNEs based in other home nations such as the United States or Japan. The second premise is that the empirical propositions of a modern theory of the MNE should also apply equally well across the MNEs of all nations. The theory integrates elements from industrial organization and international economics. It is more efficient for a firm to create and use an internal market, rather than incur the prohibitive transactions costs of an outside market. Indeed, in some cases of market failure such a regular market may not exist, for example, in the pricing of proprietary information generated within a firm but taking on the attributes of a public good market. When either natural or unnatural market imperfections exist across nations, then there is an incentive for the MNE to create an internal market, in the same manner as a domestic firm responds to market failure and regulation. imperfections are exogenous. The potential differences in the theories arise only if the MNE is assumed to have the power to generate its own firm specific advantages over time, that is to endogenize them. In essence, this is not a substantive difference, merely a choice of the suitable assumption in modelling the MNE.

The article offers information on a white paper entitled "China's Peaceful Development" released by the Chinese Information Office of the State Council in September 2011. The paper addresses some of the key issues including the territorial disputes in the South China sea. This government report also pledges that China will be active to international responsibility and be open-minded to other proposals for regional cooperation, peace and development.

Presents articles about Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Reaction to the decision made by the U.S to create the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation.

Focuses on the impact of arrival of International Monetary Fund in Brazil on its economic condition. Effect of financial crisis on denationalization of the economy; Increase in foreign debt with devaluation of the economy; Objective of policies designed by IMF for economy of the country.

The article reports that a group of Polish officials headed by Marion Minkiewicz will visit the U.S. to secure 675 million dollars in credits from Commodity Credit Corp. to buy U.S. farm goods. It says that the mission emphasizes Poland's need for infusions of hard-currency credit and its hope that the West will hep it resolve its financial troubles. U.S. President Jimmy Carter has pressed U.S. allies to look positively on credit requests of Poland as a way of backing its liberalization.

The article reports on the statement issued by James Breeden, an economist at Uno International Trade Strategy, that China should not be solely blamed for the decline in U.S. primary aluminum industry. Breeden further asserted that the metals industry and politicians in the U.S. should look into uncompetitive power rates and the absence of trade flows from China. He also advised American companies to restructure their strategies.

The article discusses the implications of the decision of the U.S. Commerce Department to impose countervailing duties on coated paper from China for U.S.-China trade relations. The usual practice by the U.S. for determining anti-dumping duties against a non-market economy involves comparing costs of machinery, capital and other factors with other low-cost producers. Strong growth in U.S. exports to China should continue through 2007 according to the U.S.-China Business Council.

Presents an interview with Fang Ning, the Deputy Director of the Institute of Political Science under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, on the issuance of the first white paper on political democracy by the State Council Information Office on October 19, 2005 in China. Late publication of the white paper due to Chinese Government's alleged reluctance to develop democracy despite its successful economic restructuring policies; Identification of the white paper as China's first government document on its political democracy with focus on consensus building; Purpose of the white paper to help people fully and correctly comprehend the sound development of China's political democracy, recognize reasons for the country's adherence to socialist political democracy and to strengthen their determination to be firm on the path.

Reports on the move of the Republic of Italy to trade in Japan's yen market. Factors which influenced the move of the Italian government; Total amount issued by the government in the yen market; Lead managers of the bond; Expectations on the bonds issued by the government.

The article reports on the concerns of the government of Canada on the adverse impact, on the trade relations between Canada and Great Britain post World War II, as the economy of Great Britain faces slump due to war expenditure thereby hampering a vital market for Canada.

The article reports on the growth of the timber industry in Mexico during World War II. It notes that high prices and the increase in demand have resulted in the boost of timber exports to the U.S. every year since the wage began. It states that there are vast conifer forests of great commercial value in Mexico, whose busy furniture and hand-carved wood industry is based on lumber even in peacetime.

The article offers news briefs related to trade of various countries. Quebec Province planned to make administrative and taxation changes to improve the credit of Montreal, Quebec. Germany took firm measures to find skilled workers who might be transferred to munitions plants from non-essentials industries, in which they considered it to be helpful in fighting against Great Britain. Japan undergone privations and hardships because of their desire for the New Order launched in East Asia.

The author argues that the U.S. government has enough resources to compete against the Soviet Union in terms of building more and better schools, more highways, stronger defenses, a foreign aid program and more explorers in orbit in 1958. The U.S. has a gross national product of 436 billion dollars compared to the Soviet Union with a gross national product of 145 billion dollars. The U.S. needs to make more efficient use of what it already have in the way of manpower and equipment.

The article discusses how Great Britain's abandonment of the gold standard of the British pound will affect American foreign trade. The author claims that the declining value of the pound will discourage imports into the country while encouraging exports. Topics mentioned include the importance of foreign trade to the British economy, the opinions of the United States Department of Commerce, and the advertising campaign to buy British goods.

This section offers news briefs concerning the world economy as of March 15, 1929, including the potential membership of the U.S. to the League of Nations (LN), the continuous growth in British exports, and the official debt payments made by the Mexican government.

The article reports that Italy, France and Germany have opened air routes over the South Atlantic. It states that despite the recession, the race to provide air coverage to areas in the South Atlantic due to ideal weather conditions may help boost the world economy. Germany's Graf Zeppelin is offering 10 round trip flights to Brazil, and Deutsche Lufthansa plans to set up regular air mail service in the area in 1933. France's Compagnie Aeropostale General offers service to Buenos Aires and Africa, and Italy plans to do the same.

The article focuses on the foreign trade agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union (SU), which involves 75 million U.S. dollars worth of materials mostly machine tools. Terms of the deal include a 20 percent cash payment by the Soviets and the balance in bills to be paid for an average of 19.5 months. In addition, the SU will invoice all the goods exported to Germany in Reichsmarks. The dual significance of the expanding Russo-German trade is also explored.

The article assesses the promises of the Second Five-Year Plan of Russia. Some significant items of the plan are presented which involve the doubling of investment, new electrification projects, and the world's largest copper-producing plant. Two interesting propositions are discussed including a visit by American bankers to Russia to investigate the possibilities of expanding trade, and a call for more attention to a two-way Russian business. Amtorg orders are examined in relation to questions regarding the non-admittance of Russian goods into the U.S.

The article discusses economic issues being settled by the League of Nations regarding the conflict between China and Japan on the control of Mukden, the capital of the Chinese region of Manchuria. Information on Japanese investments in Manchuria is presented, noting that the Japanese nationals who operate businesses in the region are continuously demanding for protection of their business. The interest of other countries like the U.S. and Soviet Union in the economic opportunities in Manchuria is also described.

The article offers world news briefs. The corporate earnings in the U.S. showed a significant increase during the second quarter of 1931. The Canadian government has decided to replace and save Western wheat production through pool elevators. The government in Netherlands shows disinterest to join the proposed international action to aid Germany.

The article discusses the business relations between Soviet Union and Germany in 1934.

The article reports on the results of the hearings in the U.S. Congress concerning the appropriations for the Economic Cooperation Administration (ECA) in mid-February 1949, in which the senators and congressmen voiced their opinions on ECA. According to ECA watchdog committee chairperson Pat McCarren, the U.S. has no obligations in Western Europe, both on reparations and Marshall aid. In the House of Representatives, congressman John Davis Lodge was preparing an amendment at ECA's oil-buying policy.

The article focuses on the plan of Great Britain to sell its Latin American holdings. It mentions an ongoing negotiation of a British economic mission to reach a financial agreement with the Brazilian government, the liquidation of British-owned Argentine railroads, and the sale of British railroads in Uruguay. It discusses the rate of return on Great Britain's investments in Latin America in various sectors including railroads, banking and shipping.

The article reports on proposed amendments to the Combines Investigation Act which is now before the Senate in Canada in 1946. The bill is the Canadian equivalent of the Sherman Antitrust Act. It says that if the amending bill becomes law, it will give more power to Fred A. McGregor, who has been breaking up and checking on combines in the capacity of commissioner under the act. The new scheme is based on a report written by McGregor who was charged with making recommendations in response to the international agreement proposed by the U.S.

The United States has now been almost exactly a year at war, and no summary of the period could touch the core of the financial situation without taking account, first, of the financial effort of the United States in its new relations to the war, and, second, the course of the economic situation both before and after the conflict. Problems of labor and capital, problems of governmental relations to industry, problems of Germany's trade relations with the rest of the civilized world, are at present in a status which makes prediction difficult if not impossible. To the United States, the foremost matter of reassurance is the financial independence which it has shown throughout the war and is showing at the present day.

The article focuses on the deal placed by Hispanoil, a state-controlled exploration company in Spain, with Compagnie Francaise des Petroles (CFP) of France. It states that 50% of the interest of CFP at Dubai Petroleum Co. will be transferred to Hispanoil. It mentions that the deal will allow a simple trade-off of Spain with CFP and also reflects the strengthening of the ties of Spain with Arab states. It adds that Hispanoil has been an active oil trader on behalf of the Spanish government.

Reports on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper of Tanzania. Initiation of the paper by the International Monetary Fund; Remarks from Benedict Mongula on the paper; Comments from Theobald Mushi on the paper.

Provides information on papers presented during the December 2001 meeting held by the members and guests of the Program on International Trade and Investment. 'Distance, Time, and Specialization,' by Carolyn L. Evans and James Harrigan; 'Entrepreneurship in International Trade,' by James E. Rauch and Joel Watson; 'Does Globalization Increase Child Labor?,' by Eric Edmonds and Nina Pavcnik.

Sanctions and Changes In response to the coup and suspension of democracy, the United States government has sanctioned military chief Min Aung Hlaing, his deputy Soe Win, and several other military or ex-military officials directly associated with the coup or regime. A Yangon-based Asian investor complained that the coup had destroyed the narrative of international investors doing business in Myanmar, that the country was moving toward greater respect for human rights and helping lift people out of poverty. At the start of February, Myanmar's powerful military declared a state of emergency after toppling the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD), with a pledge of delivering a "free and fair" election within 12 months. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the forecast that the share of foreign currency denominated debt could reduce over the years in Hungary, by György Barcza, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK).

The article offers information on the agreement between Public Co. Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) with China to begin observing each other's oversight activities for cooperation in regulating audit firms. It states that China has blocked the PCAOB for several years from inspecting companies in China, even registered companies that audit financial statements relied on in the U.S. capital market, highlighting conflict with its laws.

The article offers the author's insights on the works of the American author James Fenimore Cooper which discusses his views on agriculture. It says that the "The Crater" explains the context of agriculture that changes his worldview, moral, and spiritual ethics. It mentions that this work of Cooper put agriculture as basis for the U.S. and novel activities. It adds that the Mark Woolston's works are intended to facilitate the U.S. trade in the Pacific region.

The article discusses border wait times and several security program costs concerning the Canada-U.S. border. It notes that security issues concerning the Canada-U.S. border have caused to border thickening, which refers to the phenomenon wherein national borders become increasingly impermeable to travelers and commercial shippers. Measuring the cost of the border involves three areas such as travel and tourism, commerce and trade, and government expenditures.

The article presents a study on the use of cybernetics on the financial crisis of the world economy based on requisite variety. The study uses methods such as reviewing the development on the internet, and in general cybernetic interest. The study found out the significance of cybernetics on the complexity in management and in government, and in the use of Gaia hypothesis, originated by James Lovelock.

(Bloomberg) -- A transatlantic alliance fractured by Donald Trump's unilateral trade policies appeared headed for repair as both President-elect Joe Biden and Europe signaled an urgency to rejoin a united front against China's ascendancy in the global economy. "The best China strategy, I think, is one which gets every one of our -- or at least what used to be our -- allies on the same page", Biden told New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses issues on the decision by the European Union (EU) as of September 2020 to implement its emissions trading system (ETS) on ships operating outside its territorial waters. Also cited are the claim by the World Shipping Councl (WSC) that the move is an exercise of unilateral authority over international trade and commercial shipping, the support by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) on the EU decision, and the EU's aim to cut carbon dioxide emission by 40% in 2030.

The article provides information about the concept of global outsourcing and discusses the strategies that could be used to manage offshore workers in the U.S. Companies must be able to identify the need of their organization to determine the kind of offshore workers that should be placed in their organization. It could be done by engaging on consulting groups or checking out companies who employs outsourcing. When hiring foreign workers, companies must file immigration papers and must comply with the local and foreign regulations to ensure good records. Organizations must establish a cross-cultural relationship with the international workforce and the parent company.