TISNET Trade and Investment Information Bulletin
Fortnightly, since 1988, Monthly since 1998
A bulletin on trade and investment-related information, compiled from primary and secondary sources relating to customs regulations and charges, non-tariff measures, generalized system of preferences, investment regulations, trade and investment promotion activities such as training courses, conferences, seminars and exhibitions as well as other topical subjects relating to electronic commerce and general measures for trade facilitation, of interest to trade and investment information centres. Includes calendar of trade meetings and training events, annotated list of current publications in print and electronic format, reports on selected web sites on the Internet, and contact addresses of TISNET national focal point institutions.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
published for ESCAP by: MDC Publishers Printers Sdn.Bhd.
current issues:
no. 332-352, January-December 1997
US$ 75.00/annual subscription
Border Trade and Cross-border Transactions of Selected Asian Countries
Studies in Trade and Investment, No.29, 1997, 121 pages
The four studies presented in this publication examine border trade and cross-border transactions among specific groups of countries in the Asian and Pacific region. Each study covers: (a) the background and evolution of trade and cross-border transaction; (b) the extent and composition of border trade; (c) the various forms and conditions defined by government policies and bilateral agreements or arrangements; (d) an assessment of this current policy and operational framework; and (e) evaluation and recommendations, where appropriate, on how to overcome constraints and increase opportunities for future growth of border trade and development of border regions.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
ISSN: 1020-3516
| ST/ESCAP/1824 | postage & handling |
Competitive Business Strategies of Asian Transnational Corporations
Monograph, No.7, 1996, 88 pages
This report concentrates on the goals harboured by Asian business in terms of location in foreign markets, and their production, management and long-term strategies to maintain growth, and is based on research conducted by the ESCAP/UNCTAD Joint Unit on Transnational Corporations (TNCs). Twenty-three Asian TNCs from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, have been selected and interviews with their corporate managers, form the basis for this study.
produced by: ESCAP/UNCTAD Joint Unit on Transnational Corporations
| ST/ESCAP/1785 | free |
Directory of Silk Importers, 2nd edition, 1997, 184 pages
This second edition of the Directory is published in response to requests received from silk producers and exporters from the ESCAP region. It is a compilation of an updated list of about 1,400 silk importers arranged alphabetically by country with worldwide coverage. Each entry of 46 countries includes: address, telephone and fax number, cable and telex. Entries located in the United States of America contains information about product lines and names of the company executive officers; and prices classified as Better, Bridge, Contemporary, Couture, Design and Moderate.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation
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Directory of Trade and Investment-related Organizations of Developing Countries and Areas in Asia and the Pacific, 8th edition, 1997, 224 pages
A compilation of descriptions of organizations of developing countries and regional organizations in the Asia and Pacific region, listed country-wise in alphabetical order, under the following categories; chambers of commerce, trade associations; commodity boards, marketing and state trading organizations; design centres; export processing zones; investment authorities; productivity centres; shippers' councils, port authorities, national shopping corporations; standards, testing and inspection bodies; trade and investment financing, credit guarantee and insurance organizations, banks; trade development/promotion organizations, ministries of trade; trade facilitation bodies; trade fair and exhibition authorities; training/research institutions, organizations with training functions. Also available in diskette.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation
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Enhancing Cooperation in Trade and Investment Between Pacific Island Countries and Economies of East and South-East Asia, 1997, 2 vols
Pacific island countries have identified trade and investment as an important vehicle for improving their economic growth record. In response to these concerns, ESCAP organized an Expert Group Meeting on Enhancing Cooperation in Trade and Investment between Pacific Island Countries and Economies of East and South-East Asia, held at Port Vila, Vanuatu, 8-12 July 1996. The Meeting's proceedings, including the expert papers and country studies, comprise Volume 1: Issues and Volume 2, Product Studies, that make up the present monographs.
produced by: Development Research and Policy Analysis Division
ISBN: 92-1-119751-1
| ST/ESCAP/1729 | E.97.II.F.15 |
Foreign Investment Guidelines: Indonesia, 1997, [42] pages
This publication provides a general overview of the status and outline of policies and regulations on foreign investment in Indonesia. It discusses areas where foreign investment is encouraged, restricted or prohibited, incentives and protection schemes, administrative procedures, and sources of investment information. Annexes include the list of sectors closed to investment, sectors reserved for small-scale industry, application forms, infrastructure facilities, investment procedure, and organizational structure of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
| ST/ESCAP/1775 | postage & handling |
Foreign Investment Guidelines: Philippines, 1997, [85] pages
The publication provides general status and outline of policies and regulations on foreign investment in the Philippines. It discusses areas where foreign investment is encouraged, restricted or prohibited, special investment zones, special investment categories, incentives and protection schemes, administrative procedures, limitations for foreign equity participation and ownership of land and buildings, and sources of information. Annexes include the 1996 investment priorities plan, investment negative list, selected investment zones, comparison of fiscal incentives under various laws, environmental norms, and industrial factor costs.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
| ST/ESCAP/1739 | postage & handling |
Foreign Investment in Asian Stock Markets
Monograph, No.6, 1996, 223 pages
The requirements for capital accumulation in the developing world are already enormous and continue to grow with foreign portfolio investment increasingly viewed as the source for financing needed infrastructure projects. This report embraces the fundamental problems of capital accumulation and use in a developing country and provides evidence that an established stock market can facilitate the development goals of an economy and can be an instrument for national development.
produced by: ESCAP/UNCTAD Joint Unit on Transnational Corporations
| ST/ESCAP/1699 | free |
Implications of the Single European Market for Asia and the Pacific Economies:
Opportunities and Challenges.
Studies in Trade and Investment, No.26, 1997, 436 pages
A compilation of papers and proceedings presented at the Seminar on the Implications of the Single European Market for Asian and Pacific Economies: Opportunities and Challenges, held in Bangkok, 10-12 July 1996. It assesses the effect which European integration has had on trade between the European Union and Asia, with special reference to some of the "sensitive sectors" including a perspective based on careful examination of facts, highlighting non-tariff barriers, the need for more effective action by Asian traders, and sets out the requirements for success in a difficult, but promising, European market place. The Seminar addresses the implications of the Single European Market (SEM) for trade in textiles and clothing, electrical goods and electronics, leather and leather products, and financial services.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
ISSN: 1020-3516
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Inter-networking Through Electronic Commerce to Facilitate Intra-regional Trade in Asia
Studies in Trade and Investment, No.23, 1996, 90 pages
This volume brings together papers presented at the Fourth Meeting of the ESCAP Network of Trade Facilitation (31 October-1 November 1996) held in New Delhi. The papers include concerns relating to: customs, competition and inter-networking to facilitate intra-regional trade in Asia; the Asia EDIFACT Board's (ASEB) pilot project to inter-network selected customs organizations in Asia; global customs interaction; and legal issues concerning inter-networking of customs organizations using electronic commerce. Of note are technical papers presented, on the technical and commercial options for linking value added networks (VANs) in Asia, and commerce in cyberspace: underlying the technical issues relating to communication and security. Recommendations of the meeting are included.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
ISSN: 1020-3516
| ST/ESCAP/1721 | postage & handling |
Private Sector Development and ODA in Indo-China
Studies in Trade and Investment, No.25, 1997, 165 pages
This report analyses the current status of private sector development in Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam with focuses on the extent to which the three countries have moved towards the goal of private sector development and considers the extent to which the legal and practical obstacles to the growth of the private sector have been removed and progress made toward initiating new legal framework and policy measures to encourage the growth of a vibrant private sector in the context of increasing regional integration and globalization. It provides background and recommendations on enhancing the effectiveness of official development assistance (ODA) in achieving the stated goals of fostering an improved environment for the private sector.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division ISSN: 1020-3516
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Tea Marketing Systems in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka
Studies in Trade and Investment, No.24, 1996, 90 pages
The publication examines the basic characteristics of the current marketing arrangements for tea: the advantages and disadvantages of these marketing systems, feasible alternatives and options for reform and improvement. It presents, along with a general description and analysis of the prevailing tea marketing systems, an in-depth critical examination of the local tea auction system and systems prevailing for the supply of tea to the domestic market, as well as any alternative marketing systems which have emerged. Includes details such as packaging, types, tables on production, consumption, yields, cost of production, prices, other useful data, conclusions and recommendations for each country.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
ISSN: 1020-3516
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Trade Effects of Eco-Labelling
Studies in Trade and Investment, No.27, 1997, 164 pages
The publication, proceedings of a Seminar held in Bangkok 17-18 February, 1997, includes a discussions of market access implications for export competitiveness in the ESCAP region; eco-labeling environmentally preferable products and international trade in textiles and clothing; and Norme francaise (NF) environment mark and the European eco-label. Country studies cover India, Indonesia and Singapore. Also presented are country studies of China and Sri Lanka dealing with relationships between eco-labeling, international trade, development policies and strategies, and the report on certified organic food development and export prospects from the Chinese perspective.
produced by: International Trade and Economic Cooperation Division
ISSN: 1020-3516
| ST/ESCAP/1792 | postage & handling |
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As related to the subject of this section is the publication listed below. Please look for a detailed description in the given section.
* Foreign Trade Statistics of Asia and the Pacific, 1990-94 (Statistics)