A US federal judge has ruled against a free trade accord with Mexico on the ground that it will harm the environment

A GATT ruling that the proposed EC import regime for bananas is unfair to Latin America, has the poorer Caribbean producers up in arms.

Ignoring environmental considerations, Thailand has reopened its teak trade with Myanmar, but world opinion against the radical Khmer Rouge has blocked similar trade with Cambodia.

Highlights of the 13th World Congress on Occupational Safety and Health.

Despite indications that it may take longer, China is doggedly pursuing its goal of becoming a GATT member this year.

US SOURCES contend Japan is violating a 1991 agreement, which requires the Japanese to buy 20 per cent of its computer chip needs from USA. A third-quarter assessment in 1992 shows the US

RUSSIA has offered to trade its cut-price satellite launch potential for a guaranteed number of launches at international prices. Space agency chief Yuri Koptiev said he would accept a quota

The pressing need for foreign exchange is being cited as the reason for the government giving in to demands from timber traders to be allowed to export.