WTO deal could touch half of world industry imports About half the manufactured goods shipped worldwide could be subjected to lower import taxes as a result of proposals being discussed under a new global free trade pact. 18 Oct 2007
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Doha deal seen close, S.Africa summit committed World trade talks appeared to be making progress on Wednesday as the leaders of Brazil, India and South Africa said they were committed to reaching a deal. 18 Oct 2007
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India suggests move to keep WTO talks alive India has signalled it is willing to consider the kind of market-opening tariff cuts that the European Union and the United States say are a minimum for a long-delayed World Trade Organisation (WTO) deal. 17 Oct 2007
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Big developing nations risk harming WTO talks: EU Developing countries risk dealing a terrible blow to long-delayed global free trade talks that are nearing a moment of truth, the European Union's (EU) Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said. 12 Oct 2007
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U.S. urges Brazil to use sway to save Doha round The United States urged Brazil on Wednesday to use its influence with developing nations to ensure that the long-running Doha round of global trade talks do not end in a stalemate. 11 Oct 2007
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Doha round trade talks at risk: U.S. The United States said on Tuesday that the long-running Doha round of global trade talks was at risk after a group of developing countries insisted they get favorable treatment in the negotiations. 10 Oct 2007
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Nations must show flexibility to save WTO round: U.S. A long-delayed global free trade deal can still be done but countries such as Japan, Brazil and China must show flexibility or risk being blamed for failure, the top U.S. negotiator said on Thursday. 04 Oct 2007
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Videocon, BPCL acquires stake in Brazilian oil exploration co. A consortium of India's leading consumer electronics manufacturer, Videocon, and a unit of India's third largest oil refiner, Bharat Petroleum Corp. Limited (BPCL), has acquired a considerable stake in Canadian natural gas producer EnCana Corp.'s Brazilian unit for about $165 million. 19 Sep 2007
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India, Brazil ahead of US in CSR survey India is among the few countries where more than four out of five organizations are practicing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ranging from donating to local charities to undertaking global fair labor standards, an international survey conducted by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) has revealed. 17 Apr 2007
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Brazil, India PTA a step away Brazil is expected to ratify Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with India by June this year, coinciding with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's visit to the nation. 17 Apr 2007
