• TRADE AND INVESTMENT PUBLICATIONS
• SELECTED WORLDWIDE WEBSITES

Foreign Market Access Report 2005. April 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 4 Mb, 281 Pages). Ministry of Commerce, China.
The report provides data/information of trading between China and her twenty two trading partners, namely Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Canada, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, the European Union, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, the United States of America, Turkey and Viet Nam. Data is based on information provided by Chinese enterprises, Chinese customs and other government agencies. China’s export to these trading partners accounted for about 68 per cent of total export in 2004. The report presents a comprehensive picture for the development of China’s foreign trade and overseas investment.
Accessed on 4 May 2005 from: <http://gpj.mofcom.gov.cn/table/2005en.pdf>

FMM Directory of Malaysian Industries 2005. For Sale. US$145. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.
The directory provides a comprehensive profile of leading Malaysian industries as well as a broad range of information important for doing business with Malaysian companies. Outstanding features are: overview of the Malaysian economy; comprehensive profiles of over 2,000 manufacturers, exporters and service companies; product and service advertisement categorized by industry; product index of over 8,000 items for importers, exporters and purchasers/buyers; classifications according to state, industry groups, products and certified ISO companies, all in alphabetical order and trade enquiry services section.
Accessed on 24 May 2005 from:
<http://www.fmm.org.my/p_ne_it.asp?NewsID=403&ThemeID=258&From=Theme>

International Trade in GMOs and GM products: National and Multilateral Legal Frameworks. March 2005. Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series No. 29. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 800 Kb, 61 pages). UNCTAD.
This publication analyzes policy issues and stimulates the discussion in the area of biotechnology applied to agriculture, which results from the diverging opinions that people and Governments have on actual or potential risks and benefits that the products of agricultural biotechnology – genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products thereof – can bring.
Accessed on 31 May 2005 from: <http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/itcdtab30_en.pdf>

International Trade in Textiles and Clothing and Development Policy Options. January 2005. Policy Paper. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 384 Kb, 48 pages). UNDP.
This paper is a synthesis of a diverse range of analysis presented in recent studies, assessments and projections from credible sources, on the likely impact of changing trade flows in textiles and clothing on development outcomes of different sub-groups of countries within Asia and elsewhere. It aims to reach and inform a wide audience, especially policymakers in Governments and stakeholders in the private sector, civil society and international development agencies, on the range of likely outcomes and possible public policy responses for initiation at home and abroad. It contains eight sets of broad messages structured in three sections: textiles and clothing trade and developments; renewed issues in international trade policy, and implications for domestic economic policy.
Accessed on 12 May 2005 from:
<www.colomboregionalcentre.lk.undp.org/pubfiles/T&CPolicyPaper.pdf>

New Energy Technologies: Measuring potential impacts in APEC. April 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 1.9 Mb, 248 pages). APEC.
The study aimed to assess the current status of energy technologies in the electricity and iron and steel sectors in APEC economies and to analyze alternative scenarios of the future development and adoption of new technologies. The focus of the study is on examining the role that advanced technologies might play in reducing future growth in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the APEC region. The study demonstrates that there could be considerable energy savings and environmental benefits from the accelerated development and diffusion of advanced technologies.
Accessed on 5 May 2005 from: <http://www.apecsec.org.sg/apec/publications.MedialibDownload.v1.html?url=/etc/medialib/>

Reducing price risk of Mongolian commodity export through market-based risk management. 2005. STUDY NO.08. Available on-line, (PDF-Format, 512 Kb, 37 pages). Ministry of Industry and Trade of Mongolia and German Technical Cooperation.
This study is intended to provide an overview of potential price risk management instruments for Mongolian commodity exporters. It can be used by government and ministerial officials to better understand the basic mechanisms of international financial and commodity markets and the opportunities and threats for the Mongolian economy in general and its export-oriented industries in special. The focus of this study lies on the explanation and discussion of short-term instruments and price insurance strategies that could very well be used to lower or even minimize the commodity market risks. Any risk management instruments introduced must fit to the country's overall and long-term strategy for managing external risk and liabilities, including the management of exchange and interest rates. Additionally, the existence of risk management measures of private companies would play an important role in these considerations.
Accessed on 20 May 2005 from: <http://www.trade-policy.mn/pdf/study-08.pdf>

Review of the State of World Marine Fishery Resources. April 2005. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 448 Kb, 20 pages). FAO.
The publication, based on official catch statistics and relevant stock assessment and other complementary information through 2004, details the state of world marine fish stocks and provides analysis of major trends and recent changes in the status of world marine fishery resources globally and by major regions, with special sections on high profile issues such as the state of tunas, squids, deepwater fisheries and climate-induced fisheries variability.
Accessed on 4 May 2005 from: <ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/007/y5852e/y5852e00.pdf>

Trade Policy at the crossroads – the Indonesian Story. Policy issues in international trade and commodities, study series no. 28. March 2005. For Sale. Price: US$10. Available on-line (PDF-Format, 416 Kb, 39 pages). UNCTAD.
This study provides information of Indonesia as an interesting case study of the potential benefits and costs of alternative trade strategies that are under active consideration in many developing countries. The ASEAN region has recently announced a deepening of its commitments and is considering widening the agreement to include countries such as China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. A bilateral agreement with the United States of America is a possibility. Against this background, Indonesia’s options on trade policy range from increasing protection to actively pursuing bilateral, regional and multilateral initiatives.
Accessed on 31 May 2005 from: <http://www.unctad.org/en/docs/itcdtab29_en.pdf>

http://export-help.cec.eu.int/
Expanding Exports Helpdesk, European Commission
The Expanding Exports Helpdesk is an online resource, provided by the European Commission, to facilitate access for developing countries to markets within the European Union. The Expanding Exports Helpdesk provides relevant information required by developing country exporters interested in supplying the EU market.
Accessed on 12 May 2005

http://www.trade-policy.mn/
Export-oriented Industrial and Trade Policy Project
E-mail: trade@gtz-mongolia.org
The Export-oriented Industrial and Trade Policy Project is a Mongolian - German joint project implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Mongolia and by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit GmbH (German Technical Cooperation). The project focuses on the elaboration of a regulatory institutional environment which is beneficial for export-oriented business sectors. It advices and supports the government institutions as well as other relevant stakeholders in the field of industrial and trade policy.
Accessed on 20 May 2005

http://www.laotrade.gov.la/
Lao Trade Promotion Center
E-mail: laotpc@hotmail.com and laotpc@yahoo.com
The objective of the Lao Trade Promotion Center (LTPC) is to assist Lao manufactures and exporters to fulfill their potentials in production and marketing processes. The role of LTPC is to assist the Minister in researching, planning, and implementing rules and regulations in export promotion, trade promotion, exhibition and trade fair, overseas market analysis to help Lao manufacturers and exporters to fulfill their potentials in the production, and providing service such as information on marketing processes to Lao and overseas businessmen.
Accessed on 6 May 2005

http://www.mida.gov.my/
Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)
E-mail: promotion@mida.gov.my
The Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) is the government's principal agency for the promotion and coordination of industrial development. It is the first point of contact for investors who intend to set up projects in manufacturing and its related support services sectors in Malaysia.
Accessed on 6 May 2005

http://www.mit.pmis.gov.mn/
Mongolia Ministry of Industry and Trade
E-mail: mit@pmis.gov.mn
The mission of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Mongolia is to strengthen national industry, increase export and support trade and foreign investment in order to ensure economic growth. It provides recommendations for the elaboration of strategic planning and industrial and trade sector’s development, as well as timely advices and all round support for the regulation and implementation of policies.
Accessed on 20 May 2005

http://www.boi.lk/
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka
E-mail: webmaster@boi.lk
The mission of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka are: to stimulate the growth, expansion and development of Sri Lanka’s economy by encouraging and promoting investments; to formulate investment policies, plans, promotional incentives and marketing strategies; to diversify the sources of foreign exchange earnings and to increase export earnings; and to promote Sri Lanka as an international business centre.
Accessed on 6 May 2005

http://www.china-leather.com
The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA)
E-mail: zhangbo1225@china-leather.com
China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) is a national organization whose members consist of enterprises, institutions, and research institutes involved in tanning, shoes, leather clothing, leather-goods, and its kind of accessories. The mission of CLIA is to coordinate and manage its sectors, to study important policies of science and technique as well as supervising and examining the standard of the leather products, etc. The association keeps the whole industry informed of the trend of manufacturing and developing, making investigation for its sectors, compiling information and data and providing cooperative information. It promotes international cooperation and exchanges in all-around. CLIA has become member of the International Council of the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies.
Accessed on 31 May 2005

http://www.ciesnet.com/
The Food Business Forum
E-mail (Asia Pacific Office) : singapore@ciesnet.com
E-mail (Head Quarters): info@ciesnet.com
“CIES” - The Food Business Forum is the only independent global food business network. With its headquarters in Paris and its regional offices in Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, the board’s mission is to provide a platform for knowledge-exchange, thought-leadership and networking, to facilitate the development of positions and tools on key strategic and practical issues affecting the industry. CIES products include international management programmes, newsletters and studies as well as tailor-made member services.
Accessed on 20 May 2005

http://www.itsr.org.ir/English/default.htm
The Institute for Trade Study and Research, Islamic Republic of Iran
E-mail: info@itsr.org.ir
The Institute for Trade Study and Research (ITSR) was established in 1980 to conduct research and provide trade information and statistics for analysis of trade issues. It has built its activities on the three main pillars of development: research, teaching and training and providing consultancy services.
Accessed on 2 May 2005

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