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Trade Extensions Continues to Grow
Sourcing specialists Trade Extensions grew its business during 2011 as it won significant new customers and increased sales from software licences.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:01:00 -0800

Iran's seaborne trade suffers as sanctions mount
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran's seaborne trade is withering as sanctions are stepped up against the Islamic Republic, freezing bank finance and deterring many international trade and shipping companies from getting involved in deals, industry sources say. Much of Iran's imports, including food and consumer goods, are transported by sea via container and bulker ships. Oil tankers are used to ferry the ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:56:06 -0800

Malaysia posted record trade in 2011
Malaysia said Thursday it posted record trade activity in 2011 as China became the country's largest export market, helping blunt the impact of global economic weakness.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:52:22 -0800

World Trade Center cost rises to $14.8B
The agency that is building the new World Trade Center is "dysfunctional" and has let costs get out of control on the $14.8 billion project, auditors said Tuesday.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:02:19 -0800

French Trade Gap Hit Record $91B in 2011
France’s trade deficit widened to a record in 2011, underlining a drop in competitiveness that President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to counter with a cut in corporate payroll taxes.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:49:26 -0800