U. S. OAS ENVOY TO DISCUSS 3rd SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS

The Hon. Luis Lauredo, the U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States and the U.S. Coordinator for the third Summit of the Americas to be held April 20-22 in Quebec City, Canada, will speak at a luncheon program at the World Trade Center in New Orleans on Monday, March 19. The topic of his talk is "Moving Toward a Free Trade Area of the Americas." The third Summit of the Americas is of special importance to the United States, as it offers the first opportunity for President George W. Bush to meet with the leaders of the Western Hemisphere as a group.

The Summit is the common agenda of the 34 democratically elected leaders of the hemisphere. It provides a unique mechanism for the heads of state and heads of government to discuss solutions to common political, economic, and social problems in a multilateral and comprehensive way. The first Summit was hosted by President Clinton in Miami in 1994, the second was held in 1998 in Santiago, Chile. One of the primary goals of the summit process is to create by 2005 a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), a single market for the hemisphere encompassing more than 850 million people and boasting a gross domestic product of more than $9 trillion.

As the U.S. Government’s Summit Coordinator, Ambassador Lauredo develops U.S. policy positions for the Summit and represents the U.S. in organizing the preparations for the meeting in Quebec City next month. As the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Lauredo works with other hemispheric leaders to strengthen democracy, advance human rights, foster economic integration, and promote peace and security throughout the Western Hemisphere. For additional information or to register for the March 19 luncheon program, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

MARCH 13 SEMINAR ON EXPORT-IMPORT COMPLIANCE

The World Trade Center and other organizations are holding a breakfast seminar from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13 at the WTC on "Exporting and Importing:The Rules You Need to Know" featuring Donna L. Bade and Thomas E. Johnson, Attorneys with Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, LLC in Chicago.

The seminar will highlight important export and import regulatory requirements, including: export channels and structures, distribution and agent agreements, current trade embargoes and exceptions, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, importers’ responsibilities with U.S. Customs, surviving a Customs audit, and penalties and mitigation. Participating Louisiana attorneys qualify for 2.4 CLE credit hours. To register for the March 13 breakfast, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or or click here.

MARCH 28 SEMINAR ON THE NEW SED REQUIRED APRIL 1

Many manufacturers and exporters are unaware that starting on April 1, all U.S. exporters are required to use a new Shipper’s Export Declaration. Seven new fields have been added to the SED and three existing fields have been modified (these are now 31 fields to complete). The new SED also incorporates several new concepts, including "U.S. principal party in interest" (instead of the previous "exporter") and "routed export transactions" when the shipper is also the foreign buyer.

On Wednesday, March 28, Kurt Kapota, Assistant Vice President and New Orleans Branch Manager of Panalpina, Inc., and Eugene Schreiber, Managing Director of the World Trade Center of New Orleans, will conduct a two-hour luncheon seminar at the WTC on "Using the New Shipper’s Export Declaration." The speakers will explain the revised SED and go through each of the 31 fields. The SED also can be filed electronically (AES) and on a free Internet service (AES Direct); these methods of filing will also be covered at the seminar. For registration information, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NICARAGUA TO SPEAK AT WTC

U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua O.P. Garza is the featured speaker at a special luncheon program to be held on Tuesday, March 20 at the World Trade Center in New Orleans on "Doing Business with Nicaragua". To register for the March 20 luncheon, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

A career Senior Foreign Service Officer, Oliver Pastrano Garza was sworn in as United States Ambassador to Nicaragua in August 1999. He previously served for one year as U.S. Consul General in Guadalajara, Mexico. Prior to his assignment to Guadalajara, Ambassador Garza served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia; Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama; Minister Counselor for Administrative Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea; Deputy Executive Director for the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs; and International Affairs Advisor in the Executive Office of the Vice President of the United States.

Ambassador Garza holds a B.A. Degree from St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, Texas. In addition, he has completed advanced studies at the University of Oklahoma and Sam Houston State University of Texas. Ambassador Garza is a 1988 graduate of the National War College of the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.

LOUISIANA TRADE EVENTS

Mar. 12 -"International Banking, Financing, Transportation, and Documentation" seminar from 3:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in New Orleans. This seminar will cover international banking in Louisiana, methods of payment, SBA and Eximbank financing programs, international freight forwarders and customs brokers, and export and import documentation. Call the Louisiana International Trade Center at (504) 568-8222 for details.

Mar. 13 -Breakfast seminar on "Exporting and Importing - The Rules You Need to Know," conducted by Thomas Johnson and Donna Bade, Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, LLC at the World Trade Center, New Orleans, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

Mar. 19 -Luncheon seminar on "Moving Toward a Free Trade Area of the Americas," featuring the Hon. Luis J. Lauredo, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS). Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

Mar. 20 -"Doing Business with Nicaragua," a luncheon briefing at the WTC’s Plimsoll Club in New Orleans featuring U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua, O.P. Garza. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

Mar. 23 -C. Alvin Bertel Award Luncheon honoring Captain Stephen Rochon, U.S. Coast Guard, will be held at the World Trade Center’s Plimsoll Club in New Orleans. Call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

Mar. 26 -The 17th annual International Program for Port Planning and Management (IPPPM) will be held at the World Trade Center in New Orleans. For information, call Paulette Simon, IPPPM Coordinator, at (504) 280-6519, or send an e-mail to psimon@uno.edu.

Mar. 28 -Luncheon seminar on "Using the New Shipper’s Export Declaration" which all U.S. exporters are required to file starting April 1, 2001. Speakers are Kurt Kapota, New Orleans Branch Manager of Panalpina, and Eugene Schreiber, Managing Director, World Trade Center, 12:00 Noon-2:00 p.m., Plimsoll Club, WTC. Call(504) 529-1601, ext. 227, or click here.

HELPFUL WEBSITES ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The Louisiana International Trade Center - SBDC has put together an extensive list of nearly 500 websites related to international business. This information is presently available on the World Trade Center website at www.wtc-no.org/links and will be available in the near future on the LITC’s website, www.uno.edu/~litc. This information can also be found in the book that accompanies the Global Trade on the Internet seminar.

CAPT. STEPHEN ROCHON TO RECEIVE 2001 BERTEL AWARD

On Friday, March 23 Capt. Stephen Rochon of the U.S. Coast Guard will be the honored recipient of the C. Alvin Bertel Award at a luncheon in the Plimsoll Club for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Greater New Orleans Port area. This is the first time in the history of the Bertel Award, which was established in 1967, that it will be presented to an officer of any military branch.

A native of New Orleans and a graduate of Xavier University, Capt. Rochon enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1970 and rose through the ranks during a distinguished career, culminating in his present assignment as Captain of the Port of New Orleans and Commanding Officer of the Marine Safety Office in New Orleans. In these capacities, Capt. Rochon was the Federal-on-Scene Coordinator and exercised superior leadership last November during the prompt and successful cleanup of the massive spill of 13,000 barrels of crude oil in the Mississippi River created by the tanker Westchester. It was the largest domestic spill by a tanker since the Exxon Valdez incident.

The award is named after C. Alvin Bertel, who was instrumental in bringing about a constitutional amendment which provided for the non-political selection of port commissioners in the early 1940s. In its early years, the newly formed Board of Commissioners instituted administrative reforms which have endured to this day.

The Bertel Award Selection Committee is comprised of the presidents of the following 11 organizations: Port of New Orleans; Jefferson Parish Council; Port of South Louisiana; New Orleans Board of Trade; Steamship Association of Louisiana; International Freight Forwarders and Custom Brokers Association; St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District; New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce; City of New Orleans; Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District; and the World Trade Center.

To register for the luncheon, or click here, or call (504) 529-1601, ext. 271.

U. S. AMBASSADOR TO HONDURAS TO SPEAK AT APRIL 17 DINNER

The U. S. Ambassador to Honduras, Frank Almaguer, will be the featured speaker at a special dinner to be held at the Plimsoll Club on Tuesday, April 17 starting at 7:00 p.m. (cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.). The subject of Amb. Almaguer’s speech is "Doing Business in Honduras." He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Antoinette Almaguer. To register for the luncheon, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

Ambassador Almaguer, a Career Minister in the Senior Foreign Service, has been serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras since July 1999. He previously held senior positions with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including Mission Director in Bolivia. He also served as Country Director for the U.S. Peace Corps in Honduras, and Associate Country Director in Belize. From 1967 to 1969 he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Orange Walk Town, Belize.

USDOC AND IBM OFFER NEW ONLINE EXPORT SERVICE

The U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service and IBM Corporation have collaborated to produce BuyUSA.com—an electronic marketplace on the Internet combining the best in technology with a worldwide network of market expertise.

BuyUSA.com merges the physical network of over 260 Commercial Service (CS) offices worldwide with the speed of the Internet to bring you to global markets faster and more profitably. This "e-Marketplace" allows U.S. companies, especially small-to-mid-sized firms, to find and build long-term relationships with international businesses and complete export transactions.

BuyUSA.com provides subscribers with instant access to qualified foreign distributors, buyers, and trade leads. After finding viable foreign business prospects through the BuyUSA.com database, the next step is to meet and qualify the contacts. A CS trade specialist can arrange meetings for you with prospective customers. It may be that you only need travel as far as a local CS office for a videoconference with potential buyers, agents, or distributors. Commercial Service representatives can also arrange in-person appointments and facility visits abroad through its Gold Key Service.

Qualified subscribers must be U.S. businesses which have been in business for a minimum of one year and represent products and services comprised of at least 51% U.S. content.

EU AMBASSADOR TO THE U.S. TO SPEAK AT APRIL 26 DINNER

European Union Ambassador to the U.S. Dr. Guenter Burghardt will speak at a special dinner to be held in his honor at the Plimsoll Club of the World Trade Center in New Orleans on Thursday, April 26 starting at 7:00 p.m. (cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m.). Dr. Burghardt will address the "Prospects for EU-U.S. Trade Relations." He will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Rita Byl.

Dr. Burghardt previously served as Director General for External Relations under Commissioner Chris Patten in the new European Commission. During his 30-year career with the Commission, Dr. Burghardt has also served as Director General for External Relations, Political Director in the Secretariat General of the Commission, and Deputy Head of Cabinet. After entering the Commission as a member of the Legal Service in 1970, Dr. Burghardt was desk officer for relations with the United States, Canada, and Australia. Dr. Burghardt speaks German, French, English, Dutch, and Italian.  To register for the April 26 dinner, call the WTC at (504) 529-1601, ext. 271, or click here.

LOUISIANA TRADE MISSION TO CHINA

Le Centre International de Lafayette and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development are organizing a Trade Mission to the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 14th International Business Exchange (IBE) in Zhengzhou, Henan Province from August 29 to September 9. The trade mission will include participation in a national commercial exhibition in Zhengzhou, as well as one-on-one business meetings in Zhengzhou, Shanghai, and possibly Hong Kong. The mission will be preceded by a live video conference in Louisiana with the U.S. Commercial Service in Shanghai.

The International Business Exchange is a matchmaking event with pre-scheduled, pre-screened appointments prepared for each participating company according to profiles submitted in advance. Zhengzhou is a very active member of the SESAME International Network, which consists of 13 medium-sized cities that serve as the hubs of their individual regions in 11 countries: Belgium, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, Finland, France, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. Louisiana companies traveling to China for the IBE will have the opportunity to meet with companies from all the SESAME Network countries, as well as with Chinese companies selected with the help of several Chinese agencies in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

For a registration packet, contact Le Centre International by phone at (337) 291-5474, by fax at (337) 291-5480, or by e-mail at ibe@lecentre.org.

EX-IM TRADE FINANCE SEMINAR ON APRIL 27

The Export-Import Bank of the United States will conduct an all-day "Trade Finance Seminar for Lenders" on Friday, April 27 in the WTC’s 29th floor Board Room from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This comprehensive training seminar is designed to give lenders and finance professionals a hands-on approach to learning about Ex-Im Bank and the financing products needed by U.S. exporters and foreign buyers. The seminar presentation transforms dry, difficult reading material into an enjoyable interactive learning experience with other professionals and will be conducted by a senior staff member of the Ex-Im Bank Washington D.C. headquarters. The seminar is geared towards bankers, lenders, U.S. exporters, government officials, educators, business students, and anyone else who has taken on trade finance responsibilities.

The Export-Import Bank is an independent agency of the United States government with the mission of creating and sustaining U.S. jobs by supporting exports. To learn more about Ex-Im Bank, visit their website at www.exim.gov. For more information on the seminar contact the Ex-Im Bank by phone at (800) 565-3946, ext. 3912 or by e-mail at heidi.weaver@exim.gov.

COMMERCE DEPT. INITIATIVE ASSISTS MINORITY EXPORTERS

The Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is pleased to introduce an initiative that forges new pathways between minority-owned businesses and opportunities in the global marketplace. The Global Diversity Initiative capitalizes on America’s diversity through trade and technology by creating comprehensive programs that will:

• Increase the number of minority-owned firms in the U.S. exporting their services and products abroad;
• Expand the knowledge and capability of minority firms entering international trade; and
• Enhance the nation’s economy through increased trade by minority firms

Firms that are candidates for the Global Diversity Initiative must satisfy the following criteria:

• Have a business in operation for two years or more
• Have a product or service in the industries best suited for exporting into international markets, or one with a unique competitive feature
• Demonstrate a positive net worth by standard accounting measures
• Have suitable marketing materials

These criteria have been designed to increase each firm’s potential for success in the international marketplace. All firms are eligible to apply.

In addition to the existing services and programs of the Commercial Service, the Global Diversity Initiative has launched a new training program for new-to-export firms. The Market Entry Program is a comprehensive training program that prepares firms to sell their products and services internationally by providing training, ongoing consultation, and support in their international business endeavors. For details on these programs, call the New Orleans Export Assistance Center at (504) 589-6546.

NEW EXPORT CONTROL POLICIES

Listed below are highlights of two new U.S. Department of Commerce/Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) export policies.

• The standard civil fine for an export-control infraction is now $250,000 (up from $10,000). Also, an individual obtaining an export license knowing there is a military end-user and violating the terms of the license can be fined $500,000 and sentenced to ten years in prison;

• U.S. exporters are not required to obtain government-issued licenses before exporting encryption software and equipment preloaded with encryption capabilities, including personal computers, laptops, and short-range wireless technology, to the following areas: European Union member countries, Australia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, and Switzerland.

Details on export regulations can be found on the BXA website at www.bxa.doc.gov, or call the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center at (504) 589-6546.

PORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Senior port officials and maritime industry executives interested in learning the latest port operation, planning, and management techniques can participate in the 17th annual International Program for Port Planning and Management (IPPPM) to be held in New Orleans March 26-April 6 at the World Trade Center.

Over the past 16 years 485 participants from 97 countries have graduated from IPPPM. The program fosters closer ties between the U.S. and other countries, facilitates international trade between Louisiana and world ports, increases maritime expertise around the world, builds a network of international problem-solvers, and contributes to world peace and understanding. This intensive training program offers maritime industry leaders from around the world a unique opportunity for further professional education and personal enrichment. IPPPM is sponsored by the Port of New Orleans. The World Trade Center, the UNO National Ports and Waterways Institute, and the University of New Orleans.

IPPPM’s 2001 program will focus on:

• Port Planning and Development
• Port Pricing/Economics/Tariffs/and Cargo Projections
• Port Operations, Productivity, and Capacity
• Strategic Planning and Port Sector Reform
• Container Terminal Operations and Management
• Developments in Ship Types, Size, Characteristics, and Cargo Transfer
• Institutional Reform and Privatization
• Port Environmental Considerations
• Port Operations and Cargo Handling Technologies
• And other important topics

The curriculum is supplemented by site visits to Port of New Orleans terminal facilities and riverfront development projects. All classes are taught in English by a distinguished faculty composed of public and private sector maritime industry leaders from the U.S. and abroad; personnel from the Port of New Orleans, the University of New Orleans, and UNO’s National Ports and Waterways Institute; and practitioners from the local maritime industry. For an application or for more information, contact Director, IPPPM, by mail at CUPA/LUTAC. University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148, by phone at (504) 280-6519, by fax at (504) 280-6272, or by e-mail at psimon@uno.edu. IPPPM’s website address for information is www.uno.edu/~cupa/ipppm.html.

MARCH 13 COGNAC TASTING AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING

The French-American Chamber of Commerce will host a Cognac Tasting and International Networking Night in conjunction with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana in the Great Hall of the John Minor Wisdom Court House, home of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, on Tuesday, March 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A tasting of Pierre Ferrand cognacs will kick off the event. Created in 1702 and located in the heart of the cognac region in France, the Ferrand cognac house specializes in old cognacs from Grande champagne, the source of the finest cognacs. Ferrand’s representative, Jean-Fran�ois BonnetŽ, will guide the tasting for a truly unique experience.

A business card exchange sponsored by Waldemar S. Nelson and Company, Inc. will follow the cognac tasting at 7:00 p.m. Attendees can mingle with the members of the French-American and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and others. Refreshments will be served compliments of Martin Wine Cellar. Tickets are $25 per person in advance for members of the French-American and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, $30 per person in advance for non-members, and $35 per person at the door. For more information, call (504) 524-2042.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN SUMMIT IN NIGERIA

The sixth African-American Summit will be held May 21-25 in Abuja, Nigeria. A total of 10,000 delegates from across the U.S., Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean are expected to attend, including 25 African heads of state. For additional information, call Carl Galmon, Deputy Director of African Affairs in the New Orleans Mayor’s Office of International Relations and Trade Development, at (504) 565-7230.

COORDINATOR NAMED FOR LOUISIANA/HONDURAS ALLIANCE

The MetroVision Economic Development Partnership has named Beatriz Valle project coordinator of the Louisiana/Honduras Alliance. She is responsible for managing the Alliance’s in-country operations from MetroVision’s branch office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, which was opened last December. A native of Honduras, Ms. Valle previously worked for the advertising firm of Calderon Publicidad/Leo Burnett in Tegucigalpa.

In an agreement announced last October, MetroVision and three Louisiana university partners received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to fund the first phase of the Louisiana/Honduras Alliance, a broad-scoped plan developed to assist in the reconstruction of Honduras, which was devastated by Hurricane Mitch in 1998.

Under the USAID agreement, Loyola University is focusing on developing a plan to reform Honduran banking laws; Louisiana State University is lending its expertise in the creation of a plan for the agricultural and forestry sectors; and the University of New Orleans is working to improve Honduran energy management and conservation programs, develop water resources, and streamline the business licensing and registration process.

The MetroVision Economic Development Partnership works to enhance job growth and economic expansion through partnerships with business and the public sector in the 11 parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington.

OFFSHORE CONFERENCE IN NIGERIA

The Fifth Offshore West Africa (OWA) Conference and Exhibition will be held in Abuja, Nigeria, March 21-23. Focus areas are drilling systems, deepwater operations, exploration/geosciences, subsea and floating production systems, construction and installation, remote operations, and other timely subjects. Technological issues will be highlighted to illustrate the challenges and RandD requirements for West African and Nigerian offshore development. For additional information, visit the OWA 2001 website at www.offshorewestafrica.com, or call Chidi Izuwah in Houston at (281) 544-3487.

SMALL BUSINESS FINANCIAL RESOURCE GUIDE

The U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Commercial Service and MasterCard International offer a free copy of their "Small Business Financial Resource Guide." The guide is designed to steer you through the maze of financial programs and direct your business to the appropriate financing. Topics include: Business Planning and Financial Success; How to Obtain Business Financing; Federal Government Financial Resources; State-Specific Resources; Private Sector and Online Sources of Financial Assistance; Resources for Women Business Owners; E-Commerce Action Guide; Glossary of Financial-Related Terms; and a Quick Reference Index. Call the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center at (504) 589-6546 to request a copy. Supplies are limited.

WTCA SPRING MEETING IN SEOUL, KOREA

WTC members and non-members are invited to participate in the Louisiana Business Mission to Seoul, Korea for the Spring Assembly of the World Trade Centers Association from April 22-26. This is an excellent opportunity to make productive contacts with delegations in attendance from all over the world and have one-on-one match making appointments with Korean companies. Also included in the Assembly’s program are informative trade seminars and briefings, exhibits, cultural and networking events, and industrial site visits. For additional information, go on-line to www.wtcseoul.com, or call Natalie Rideau, WTC Membership Director, at (504) 529-1601, ext. 226.

INDUSTRY MARKET INSIGHT REPORTS

Following is a list of recent U.S. Commercial Service Industry Market Insight Reports. For the entire report(s), call the New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center at (504) 589-6546.

• Brazil - Pet Food Market
• Brazil - Decree Affecting Imports of Medical Equipment
• Brazil - Export-Import Bank Policy Changes
• Brazil - The Potential for Sugar Cane Bagasse Co-Generation in State of Sao Paulo
• Canada - Oil Pipeline Industry
• China - Overview of Franchise Investors in China
• Dominican Republic - Import Tax Increases for Raw Materials Used in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Dominican Republic - Caricom Free Trade Agreement
• Greece - Agreement Signed for Gas Pipeline Connecting Greece with Turkey
• India - Cleansing Chennai Water Systems
• India - Environmental Business Opportunities in Karnataka
• India - Paperex 2001
• Kyrgyzstan - Contact Info for Cargo Transportation Companies
• Nigeria - 116 Marginal Oil Fields Earmarked for Indigenous Firms
• Philippines - Update on Food Processing and Packaging Equipment Market
• Russia - Key Contacts in the Russian Far East
• Russia - U.S. Export-Import Bank Partners with RFE Bank
• Switzerland - Swiss Company Seeking to Build River Cruise Ships in the U.S.
• Taiwan - Formosa Petrochem Dominates 20% of Domestic Sales in Diesel Oil
• Turkmenistan - Turkmenbashi Port Development Project
• Ukraine - USFCS Kyiv Offers Market Exposure to U.S. Agri-Food Firms and Associations at "Interfood Tech Ukraine 2001" and Kiev Agrihort 2001" (March 27-30)
• Ukraine - Medical Industry Trade Shows for 2001
• Uzbekistan - Trade Events in 2001
• Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan Changed Excise Duties
• Vietnam - New Customs Duty System Proposed
• Vietnam - Opportunities with First Oil Refinery