Tuesday, April 01, 2003

World's Largest Container Ship Arrives in Shanghai. Peoples Daily Online Apr 8 2003 10:01AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:51:01 PM

Shipping firm unfazed by war, fare hike effects. Sun Star Network Apr 8 2003 8:02PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:50:09 PM

Falling Malaysian factory output may herald slump. Dailystarnews.com - Wed Apr 9, 02:03 am GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 6:42:55 PM

GM pulling plug on its electric vehicles, once heralded as car of the future. AP via New Jersey Online Apr 8 2003 6:41PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:37:58 PM

Toyota to Move Truck Manufacturing from Japan to Thailand. Voanews.com - Wed Apr 9, 01:45 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 6:31:43 PM

	Sunday, March 30, 2003

Auto manufacturer driven to succeed. Redding.com - Fri Apr 4, 02:55 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 7:10:01 PM

Rodel Malaysia Named Top Supplier of 2002 by ISP. Biz.yahoo.com - Sun Apr 6, 11:39 pm GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 6:48:18 PM

Malaysia Defers Stimulus Package, Urged to Avoid Spending Spree. Tehrantimes.com - Mon Apr 7, 02:13 am GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 6:45:22 PM

	Tuesday, March 25, 2003

Factory Orders Dip, Worst in Five Months. Abcnews.go.com - Thu Apr 3, 12:20 am GMT [News4Sites - Business] 8:34:39 AM

	Sunday, March 02, 2003

Chinas biggest shipper in talks on buying Singapore terminals. Manila Times Mar 2 2003 8:02PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:16:10 PM

U.S. automakers seen hit by blizzard, Iraq. MSNBC Mar 2 2003 3:12PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:41:31 PM

Rise in petroleum prices Transporters increase fares. Frontier Post Mar 2 2003 9:57AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 8:39:06 PM

	Thursday, February 27, 2003

Honda Joint Venture To Boost Chinese Parts Output By 70%. Suratkabar.com - Fri Feb 28, 01:36 am GMT [News4Sites - Asia Business] 7:06:15 PM

	Wednesday, February 26, 2003

GM to combine Buick, Pontiac-GMC divisions. USA Today Feb 26 2003 3:37PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:52:29 PM

Ontario gives nod to auto sector, $625 million for research and development. Financial Post Feb 26 2003 3:41PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:45:25 PM

Carmakers to make SUVs safer, NHTSA will watch. MSNBC Feb 26 2003 3:59PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:44:25 PM

China's Largest Container Ship Commences Operations. Peoples Daily Online Feb 25 2003 10:02AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:07:48 PM

Officials seek to safeguard U.S. ports from attack. MSNBC Feb 26 2003 8:50AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:06:13 PM

Mahathir seeks Jetro aid to keep manufacturers. Asia1.com.sg - Wed Feb 26, 10:40 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 9:03:49 PM

	Monday, February 24, 2003

Trade deficit expected to worsen. Tradingroom.com.au - Tue Feb 25, 02:46 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:20:34 PM

	Saturday, February 22, 2003

California air rules key in hybrid, fuel cell vehicle debate [Auto.com] 10:01:29 PM

GM faces $180,000 in fines for plant's safety flaws [Auto.com] 10:00:57 PM

Ford Fined for Hazwaste Violations at Auto Plants. Environment News Service Feb 22 2003 4:16AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:58:34 PM

GM tries to put hydrogen-fueled cars in fast lane. Star Tribune Feb 22 2003 4:41PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:57:57 PM

NAM urged to work out common stance on WTO. Blonnet.com - Sat Feb 22, 06:51 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:12:11 PM

UP To Unveil New Export Policy Soon. Financialexpress.com - Sun Feb 23, 01:18 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:10:34 PM

	Thursday, February 20, 2003

U.S. Department of Justice Investigation of the Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group. HUGIN Online Feb 20 2003 2:37PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:03:03 PM

US economy hits the brakes [BBC News | Business] 9:01:43 PM

Matrade to set up network to facilitate food exports to US. Wn.com - Fri Feb 21, 12:10 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 8:53:04 PM

Record US trade deficit [BBC News | Business] 8:47:36 PM

Shipping companies offer more choice at sea. The New Zealand Herald Feb 20 2003 2:02PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:21:29 PM

Laden plans to discharge deadly cargo at US port. Times of India Feb 20 2003 2:36PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:20:20 PM

US trade deficit record. Wn.com - Fri Feb 21, 12:10 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 7:13:11 PM

	Wednesday, February 19, 2003

Alarm over cargo ships tracked by intelligence. Independent Feb 19 2003 8:17PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:24:19 PM

U.S. Official Cites Progress in Trade Ties With China. The top U.S. trade official said that China had been lowering tariffs and making its regulations more understandable and transparent. By Keith Bradsher. [New York Times: Business] 9:14:56 PM

Manufacturers Turning To Fee-Based Services, Advice. Nikkei.co.jp - Wed Feb 19, 08:21 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 8:53:02 PM

Ford realigns product development organization. AP via New Jersey Online Feb 19 2003 8:35PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:47:26 PM

	Tuesday, February 18, 2003

INTERVIEW-Top U.S. trade official sees WTO seep into China. Agriculture.com - Wed Feb 19, 02:22 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 8:34:25 PM

Japan's Warning To North Korea Draws Support. Cnsnews.com - Wed Feb 19, 02:29 am GMT [News4Sites - Asia-Pacific Latest] 6:48:07 PM

War risk: Shipping lines caution exporters. Frontier Post Feb 18 2003 10:56AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:45:54 PM

Honda cranks up ASEAN production. Corporate Location Feb 18 2003 4:15PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:34:50 PM

Incentives sought for automotive exports - By Marianne V. Go. Philippine Star Feb 18 2003 7:36PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:33:39 PM

Duty cut will aid manufacturing. Deccan.com - Mon Feb 17, 07:02 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 6:32:17 PM

Calpers to bar investment in India, Malaysia, Thailand. Yahoo.com - Tue Feb 18, 09:42 pm GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 6:30:09 PM

Toyota strikes deal with Indonesia's Astra. Ft.com - Tue Feb 18, 11:24 pm GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 6:27:58 PM

	Sunday, February 16, 2003

Malaysian PM takes center stage as Iraq war threatens. Chinapost.com.tw - Mon Feb 17, 01:42 am GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 9:42:53 PM

Texas will test Toyota's logistics. Autonews.com - Mon Feb 17, 04:12 am GMT [News4Sites - North America] 9:32:48 PM

China to assist Uzbekistan in preparation to accession to WTO. UZReport.com Feb 16 2003 8:02PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:29:33 PM

Korea crisis could slash exports. News.com.au - Mon Feb 17, 04:26 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:12:59 PM

WTO Talks End in Deadlock, Frustration Up. Iwon.com - Sun Feb 16, 08:10 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 12:30:49 PM

PM disappointed as Qatar rejects Islamic summit in Malaysia. Malaysiakini.com - Sun Feb 16, 10:35 am GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 12:30:06 PM

Japan, Malaysia to hold FTA talks. Wn.com - Sun Feb 16, 08:19 pm GMT [News4Sites - Southeast Asia] 12:28:42 PM

Keep an eye on Asia stocks. Wn.com - Sun Feb 16, 02:18 am GMT [News4Sites - Asia] 12:27:10 PM

US favourable to free-trade deal. Afr.com - Sun Feb 16, 05:14 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:57:30 AM

WTO at odds over free trade. Yomiuri.co.jp - Sun Feb 16, 06:38 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:44:36 AM

	Saturday, February 15, 2003

SLIDE SYSTEMS TRUCK ACCESSORY INTRODUCED. Slide Systems is pleased to announce that it has expanded its theme of lifestyle-oriented truck accessories by teaming up with RV-INNO (www.rv-inno.com) to provide a full line solution for biking, skiing, and boarding enthusiasts who own full size pickup trucks.This combination has been designed to work with the Slide SystemTM, therefore making it compatible with other truck accessories. For example, the RollerboxTM series of truck storage boxes (also by Slide Systems) roll underneath the rack from cab to tailgate for easy access. The result is secure storage of bikes, skis, boards, and related sporting gear. [PRWEB Feb 5, 2003] [PR Web] 11:30:26 PM

New WMS RFP Saves Time in WMS Selection Process. This tools speeds up the process of searching for a new Warehouse Management System, by fast tracking the development of questions in a RFI or RFP.. New version of Warehouse Management System (WMS) Request for Information (RFI) is now available to speed up the search for a new WMS. Industrial Data & Information, Inc. announces release 6 of the standard WMS RFI product to help retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, 3PL, and warehousing operations with their search for a new WMS. [PRWEB Jan 23, 2003] [PR Web] 11:27:35 PM

VDS Announces Revolutionary “One Look Delivery Manager”. Conyers, Georgia- Virtual Delivery Source (VDS) announced today a major new development of it’s revolutionary e-Logistics management of delivery systems. [PRWEB Jan 26, 2003] [PR Web] 11:26:24 PM

Sea AMS (Automated Manifest System). Miami-based Micro Software Services, Inc. (MSSI) recently announced certification as both a software vendor and service center by the U.S. Customs Office of Information and Technology. [PRWEB Feb 5, 2003] [PR Web] 11:23:21 PM

ICCI Confident OIC Intra Trade Can Rise By 8 Billion USD Annually From 2005 With Malaysia's Formula. Premier Malaysian Trade Facilitator OICnetworks Spells Out Key Formula At 9th Islamic Trade Fair 2002 To Intensify OIC Intra Trade [PRWEB Jan 13, 2003] [PR Web] 11:18:30 PM

PUSHING MIDDLE EAST TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH ICT PLATFORM. B2B Resurgence May Herald Overall Economic Recovery - OICnetworks Believes Malaysia Can Generate USD500 Million If ICT Techniques Are Adopted Quickly [PRWEB Jan 22, 2003] [PR Web] 11:16:06 PM

Suburbs major exporter in Shanghai. Chinadaily.com.cn - Sun Feb 16, 06:15 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 10:45:59 PM

Nissan Can't Keep It Secret For Ev-a. Glasgow Sunday Mail Feb 15 2003 8:09PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 10:44:42 PM

US trade chief heads to China. Daily Times Feb 15 2003 7:39PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 10:43:37 PM

	Friday, February 14, 2003

FASHION FORWARD: Automakers use new models, colors and engines to keep stylish cars stylish 10:03:45 PM

Mixed Picture on Bankruptcies. WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (Bloomberg News) More bankruptcies were filed in the United States in 2002 than in any previous year as the sluggish economy made it harder for many people and businesses to repay debts, a government report said today. By Bloomberg News. [New York Times: Business] 9:53:25 PM

Shanghai opens nonresidential real estate to foreign companies, citizens. China Online Feb 15 2003 0:11AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:51:52 PM

Chrysler recalls more than 1.2 million vehicles because of seat problem. AP via New Jersey Online Feb 14 2003 11:32PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:50:43 PM

Automakers to Assist U.S. In SUV-Car Crash Studies. Washington Post Feb 14 2003 11:38PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:50:09 PM

Can IPI hold out against slowing exports?. Wn.com - Sat Feb 15, 03:13 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:35:11 PM

Chile, Japan To Explore Chance For Free Trade Agreement. Newsonjapan.com - Sat Feb 15, 03:21 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:32:37 PM

Setback to US free trade deal. Nzcity.co.nz - Sat Feb 15, 03:41 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:31:41 PM

	Thursday, February 13, 2003

China as low-cost haven? Not for carmakers. Singapore Business Times Feb 13 2003 7:41PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:20:28 PM

WORK DECLINES AT AUTO REPAIR SHOPS: Quality is mixed blessing [Auto.com] 9:09:13 PM

	Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Malaysia 2002 trade surplus 50.9 bln rgt vs 54.1 bln. Bvom.com - Wed Feb 12, 05:28 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 10:09:10 PM

Malaysia to play key role in Hondas regional plans. AutoAsia Online Feb 11 2003 2:04AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:32:21 PM

Indian truckmaker scales up 2003/04 targets. AutoAsia Online Feb 11 2003 2:04AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:31:46 PM

Marine Transport will Carry Over 5 Million Tons of Cargo Per Year. Times of Central Asia Feb 11 2003 8:10PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 8:29:11 PM

Chrysler taps Michigan for joint venture plant. Forbes Feb 11 2003 3:43PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:23:51 PM

Truckmaker bankrupt, 230 lose jobs. Aftenposten Feb 11 2003 6:19PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:23:04 PM

India set for 50 billion dollar export. Deepikaglobal.com - Tue Feb 11, 10:30 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 7:54:34 PM

US pushes to boost Latin America trade. Upi.com - Wed Feb 12, 03:23 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 7:52:10 PM

Guangdong leads way in foreign trade. The Standard Feb 11 2003 7:59PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:50:31 PM

	Monday, February 10, 2003

Exports growth revised upwards to 18.7 per cent. Deccanherald.com - Mon Feb 10, 11:08 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 8:52:16 PM

Concept cars: Models that may become reality [Auto.com] 8:41:57 PM

Streamlined customs benefits manufacturers. Eastday.com - Tue Feb 11, 03:27 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 8:29:21 PM

Visa's online sales soar. Europeans spent more than twice as much money online using their Visa cards in late 2002 than a year earlier, the firm says. [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition] 8:23:59 PM

	Sunday, February 09, 2003

30 Toyota models to use Indian gearboxes. AutoAsia Online Feb 9 2003 10:03PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 10:05:54 PM

	Saturday, February 08, 2003

Ford India doubles sale with Ikon NXT. Sify Feb 8 2003 7:42PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 10:03:11 PM

Ex-U.S. Trade Reps Urge Tariff Cuts on Muslim Goods. Wn.com - Sun Feb 9, 02:27 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 10:00:21 PM

N-I-S-S-A-N: Rah! Rah! Rah!. David Magee's study of Carlos Ghosn, the executive who famously turned around the Nissan Motor Company, is filled with over-effusive praise. By Alan Cowell. [New York Times: Business] 9:55:06 PM

Breaking China-Malaysia trade barrier in style. thestar.com.my Feb 8 2003 8:30PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:51:57 PM

Delphi wins new business worth $2.7 billion. WAITNEWS.com Feb 8 2003 2:06PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:14:09 PM

Tenneco Automotive returns to profit. WAITNEWS.com Feb 8 2003 2:06PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:13:04 PM

Mexican car market rose 6.4%. WAITNEWS.com Feb 8 2003 2:06PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:12:06 PM

Performing a Free Trade Juggling Act, Offstage. Robert B. Zoellick's plan to reconfigure American economic relations could affect nearly every aspect of daily life at home and abroad. By Elizabeth Becker and Edmund L. Andrews. [New York Times: Business] 6:08:50 PM

Hong Kong Shipments Rejected Under New Anti-Terrorism Rules. New anti-terrorism rules have prompted shipping lines to reject 310 freight containers that Hong Kong exporters tried to ship to American ports this week. By Keith Bradsher. [New York Times: Business] 6:06:47 PM

In California, S.U.V. Owners Have Guilt, but Will Travel. Drivers of sports utility vehicles admit to some guilt over their gas-guzzling, smog-inducing, planet-warming, road-hogging transport, and then drive on. By Patricia Leigh Brown. [New York Times: Business] 6:05:28 PM

Maersk to divide Asia into 4 business units. Singapore Business Times Feb 6 2003 7:41PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:02:29 PM

Central China Province Reports Booming Foreign Trade. Peoples Daily Online Feb 8 2003 9:48AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 5:59:13 PM

Mitsubishi seeks to buy back Malaysia LNG plant stake [Auto.com] 5:55:01 PM

Recent floods cause havoc to transport industry. Sarawak Tribune Feb 8 2003 7:43PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 5:52:49 PM

Haldex Enters the North American Motor Sport Scene [PrimeZone: Auto Parts] 5:47:48 PM

Challenging times for manufacturers. Emedia.com.my - Thu Feb 6, 05:48 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 5:43:53 PM

	Tuesday, February 04, 2003

Wal-Mart boasts win-win cooperation with China's manufacturers. Xinhuanet.com - Tue Feb 4, 04:36 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 8:57:05 PM

GM to invest in plant, new minivan lineup [Auto.com] 8:55:00 PM

Honda enjoys solid Q3, expects record 2001/02. AutoAsia Online Feb 4 2003 6:05AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:50:55 PM

GM retrofitting plant. Chicago Tribune Feb 4 2003 6:26AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:50:10 PM

TMS Receives Major Order for Assembly Systems at the DaimlerChrysler Plant in Tuscaloosa/USA [InternetWire: Automotive] 8:41:42 PM

Growth at China's top 10 ports up 35%. Singapore Business Times Feb 4 2003 10:01AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 8:40:16 PM

TRW Auto to sell $1.4 bln junk bonds Thursday. Reuters Feb 4 2003 10:23AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:37:40 PM

Trade-security programs may isolate some countries. Joc.com - Tue Feb 4, 09:42 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 8:29:18 PM

Automakers say manifest rules would disrupt U.S.-Canada auto trade. Joc.com - Tue Feb 4, 09:42 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 8:28:36 PM

Hydrogen Cars Remain Decades in the Future Under New Budget. The Bush administration plan to spur development of hydrogen cars does not envision mass production until 2020. By Danny Hakim. [New York Times: Business] 8:13:39 PM

	Monday, February 03, 2003

Healthy third quarter seen for Honda, Toyota on strong U.S. sales [Auto.com] 7:57:24 PM

Foreign Carmakers Edge Out Domestic Rivals. St. Petersburg Times Russia Feb 3 2003 9:32PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:51:09 PM

Bush budget sees strong economy, slower 2003 growth. Nzcity.co.nz - Tue Feb 4, 12:01 am GMT [News4Sites - Business] 7:49:04 PM

Keystone Automotive Industries Reports Record Fiscal Third Quarter 2003 Results [PrimeZone: Auto Parts] 7:47:55 PM

Toyota to source spares for 30 models. Business Standard India Feb 3 2003 7:31PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:46:08 PM

U.S. auto sales dropped nearly 2 percent in January. AP via New Jersey Online Feb 3 2003 8:32PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:45:31 PM

Teamsters authorize trucker strike. MSNBC Feb 3 2003 5:53PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:43:46 PM

UPDATE 1-US proposes to cut Amtrak's long-distance routes. Reuters Feb 3 2003 6:40PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:42:39 PM

International Trade Rules: What Every Exporter Should Know [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 7:41:04 PM

Trade Law Gets Down to Business [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 7:39:04 PM

Auto sales to fall 1.8%, more if war erupts, dealers say [Auto.com] 7:34:31 PM

Honda Motor profit rises 40 percent [Auto.com] 7:33:56 PM

Manufacturing Expands for Third Month. NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. factories posted a third straight month of growth in January, with still-strong new orders and production providing hope that better times lie ahead for the national economy. By Reuters. [New York Times: Business] 7:32:09 PM

S.U.V. and Pickup Sales Are Likely to Grow. Sport utility vehicles and pickups will maintain their growth in the American market as competition from Asia intensifies, said auto executives. By Danny Hakim. [New York Times: Business] 7:31:07 PM

US trade policy 'isolates Muslim states'. Ft.com - Mon Feb 3, 11:40 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 7:18:18 PM

GLOBAL ECONOMY - U.S. demand a lifeline for trade partners. Lycosasia.com - Tue Feb 4, 02:47 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 7:14:40 PM

	Wednesday, January 29, 2003

'North Korean cargo ship served as spy link'. Daily Yomiuri Jan 28 2003 7:37PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:52:24 PM

Honda's Giant ASIMO Robot to Tour U.S. Extreme Tech Jan 29 2003 1:40AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:48:28 PM

Trade Law Gets Down to Business. by Natalie DomeisenWe named this issue Trade Law Gets Down to Business, because we present new legal approaches to emerging business needs, and provide them in a “business briefing” format. [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 9:40:45 PM

The SUV conundrum: America's most popular and most protested vehicle. AP via New Jersey Online Jan 29 2003 2:32PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:28:38 PM

Regulators Seek Ways to Make S.U.V.'s Safer. Federal regulators may propose new safety standards that would force substantial design and equipment changes in passenger vehicles. By Danny Hakim. [New York Times: Business] 9:16:45 PM

Carmakers and Environmentalists Differ Over Fuel Cell Proposal. President Bush's proposal to double federal spending on fuel cell research drew praise from automakers and skepticism from environmentalists. By Danny Hakim. [New York Times: Business] 9:15:18 PM

Trade deficit widens as dollar hits exports. Nzherald.co.nz - Wed Jan 29, 10:58 pm GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:13:20 PM

FDA to demand one-day notice of food imports. Ft.com - Thu Jan 30, 02:35 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:11:35 PM

Diversified Security Solutions Signs Agreement with Port Authority of NY and NJ to Provide Electronic Security. Safety Online News Jan 29 2003 4:27AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:09:13 PM

	Tuesday, January 28, 2003

U.S. Deficit Could Top $300 Billion. White House officials suggested that the federal deficit could surpass $300 billion this year, setting a new record. By Edmund L. Andrews. [New York Times: Business] 11:22:11 PM

Volvo sees 25%-30% car sales growth in Malaysia. thestar.com.my Jan 28 2003 10:30PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 11:19:06 PM

China overtakes Japan as manufacturing superpower. Newsonjapan.com - Wed Jan 29, 04:23 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 11:17:22 PM

Canada's auto union calls for government help [Auto.com] 11:12:40 PM

DaimlerChrysler seen posting sharp Q4 profit rise [Auto.com] 11:08:09 PM

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Fuel alternative gets a boost [Auto.com] 11:07:05 PM

	Monday, January 27, 2003

Malaysia's manufacturing sector awaits goodies but prospects hazy. Yahoo.com - Sun Jan 26, 05:59 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 11:17:29 PM

Volvo Largest Bus Brand in Sweden and Nordic Region [PrimeZone: Auto & Truck] 11:15:34 PM

U.S., Central America open free trade talks. Agriculture.com - Tue Jan 28, 02:34 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:14:33 PM

Europe Acts Against U.S. Effort on Ports. The European Union is taking legal action against four member countries for signing up for a United States program meant to prevent the use of cargo containers by terrorists. By Gregory Crouch. [New York Times: Business] 11:11:31 PM

Keystone Automotive Industries to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2003 Results [PrimeZone: Auto Parts] 11:07:34 PM

US Lawmakers: Bilateral Deals, Tax Reform On Trade Agenda. Wn.com - Tue Jan 28, 05:08 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 10:59:29 PM

Hyundai Adopts SAP. line56 Jan 28 2003 0:00AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 10:58:10 PM

Chile, Singapore Trade on Senate Agenda. Wn.com - Tue Jan 28, 05:08 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 10:56:11 PM

	Sunday, January 26, 2003

Central America, U.S. begin free trade talks Mon.. Agriculture.com - Mon Jan 27, 04:02 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 9:59:31 PM

Announcing Online Purchasing Center Provided by Dealer Purchasing System, formerly bbcn.com [PrimeZone: Auto & Truck] 8:22:31 PM

Daewoo shipyard's2002 orders down 12%. Singapore Business Times Jan 26 2003 7:35PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:52:55 PM

Ukraine to join WTO in 2004 - Foreign Ministry. Wn.com - Sun Jan 26, 07:46 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 6:16:18 PM

U.S. auto sales off to sluggish start in 2003. Nando Times Jan 26 2003 5:51AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 6:13:25 PM

Carmakers in a high-speed chase. Christian Science Monitor Jan 26 2003 5:35PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 5:59:50 PM

Two top APL execs leave, regional units cut to 4. Singapore Business Times Jan 26 2003 7:35PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 5:54:24 PM

Advanced digital manufacturing partnership set up. Manufacturingtalk.com - Sat Jan 25, 11:44 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 5:51:26 PM

US manufacturers pushing for Asia to let currencies rise. Wn.com - Mon Jan 27, 12:55 am GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 5:49:20 PM

	Saturday, January 25, 2003

So Many Online Sales, So Little in Tax Revenue. Forecasters say state budgets may come up short next year by as much as $80 billion. Some hope taxes on onlines sales can fill the gap. By Norm Alster. [New York Times: Business] 11:02:31 PM

Another S.U.V. Option, With Options. Although the Mitsubishi Outlander S.U.V. turned out better than expected, it doesn't rise to the top of a crowded field. By Bob Knoll. [New York Times: Business] 10:58:39 PM

Hong Kong Shippers Scramble to Meet New U.S. Cargo Rules. New York Times Jan 25 2003 8:52PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:43:05 PM

M'sia's manufacturing investment falls 36%. Asia1.com.sg - Sat Jan 25, 03:23 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 5:14:49 PM

The Newsletter: Port of Tacoma may hold bragging rights. Seattle Times Jan 24 2003 12:32PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 12:13:03 PM

New safeguards for car buyers. news.com.au Jan 24 2003 4:55PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:11:26 PM

Motor vehicles sales to grow by 3.5 pct to 450,000 units in 2003. Utusan Online Jan 24 2003 7:50PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:09:54 PM

Motor industry expects another record year. thestar.com.my Jan 24 2003 8:30PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:08:04 PM

Business Advocacy: Setting Strategies that Influence Trade Policy. Businesses in developing countries, not just developed ones, have been able to advocate successfully to improve their competitive position in international markets. This article provides real-life examples and a road map to help businesses shape effective advocacy strategies. [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 12:06:20 PM

Why Business Needs to Know More About WTO Rules. WTO rules are increasingly being adapted as national trade laws. Businesses can help shape the rules as they develop — if they are committed to dialogue. Below, ITC answers some frequent questions it receives on the subject. [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 12:05:06 PM

Vehicle sales growth may decelerate slightly. New Straits Times Jan 25 2003 10:09AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:01:00 PM

U.S. Auto Sales Off to Sluggish Start. Charlotte Observer Jan 25 2003 10:31AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:00:12 PM

Lemmings come by car - the WTO column. Chinabiz.org - Sat Jan 25, 03:55 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:58:47 AM

Interest heats up for trade in Mexico. Fresnobee.com - Sat Jan 25, 05:44 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:45:29 AM

Safe Going In an SUV. Washington Post Jan 25 2003 0:25AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 11:43:14 AM

Mexico Keeps Eye on U.S. Indicators. Few people watch every economic indicator from Washington more closely than Mexico's president, Vicente Fox, and his economic team. By Elisabeth Malkin. [New York Times: Business] 11:31:56 AM

	Thursday, January 23, 2003

Transbotics Secures Order for Laser Guided Vehicle System in the Automotive Industry. dBusinessNews.com Jan 23 2003 5:55PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:49:04 PM

New car sales dropped 6.5% last year. OnBusiness Jan 23 2003 7:49PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:48:19 PM

Japan car makers get flak for moving to China. Singapore Business Times Jan 23 2003 8:35PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:47:43 PM

Rise in US auto sales fails to trickle down to NMI. Saipan Tribune Jan 23 2003 9:14PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:43:32 PM

U.S. to Enact New Shipping Rules for Sea Imports. New York Times Jan 23 2003 11:52AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:11:09 PM

FOREIGN NEWS: HK may struggle with new US port security rule. Daily Times Jan 23 2003 9:14PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:09:23 PM

Dockworkers in U.S. ratify new contract. eTaiwanNews.com Jan 23 2003 9:54PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 9:08:42 PM

North American Production for Week of January 13, 2003 [GM] 9:02:45 PM

Fear stalks world, says Malaysia leader [BBC Business] 8:49:17 PM

	Tuesday, January 21, 2003

J'can shipping agents start to comply with new US rules. Jamaica Observer Jan 21 2003 0:03AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:23:20 PM

BMW's Rolls to hit region by March. Gulf News Online Jan 20 2003 11:35PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:22:11 PM

Peugeot Citroen eyeing 8% market share in Msia. thestar.com.my Jan 21 2003 7:33PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:03:47 PM

Eaton Corp. says cost savings boosted fourth-quarter results. AP via New Jersey Online Jan 21 2003 5:33PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:02:53 PM

Federal judge sanctions Ford Motor Co. for hiding evidence in case involving deadly accident. AP via New Jersey Online Jan 21 2003 6:32PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:01:47 PM

Automotive Belt Forms along China's Yangtze River. Peoples Daily Online Jan 21 2003 7:37PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:58:42 PM

Burlington Northern earnings increase 14 percent. AP via New Jersey Online Jan 21 2003 1:43PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:51:08 PM

Private buses slash all transport prices at least 30%. Haaretz Daily Jan 21 2003 9:31PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 6:49:58 PM

Ford Narrows Loss with Cost Cuts. DEARBORN, (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. (F.N) reported a smaller fourth-quarter net loss on Tuesday, as cost cutting efforts helped stem the red ink in its automotive unit and the financing arm booked a healthy profit. By Reuters. [New York Times: Business] 6:43:45 PM

Record Loss Is Foreseen by Japanese Bank. Mizuho Holdings, one of the world's largest banks by assets, said that it expected to report a loss of $16.5 billion, the worst in Japanese corporate history. By Ken Belson. [New York Times: Business] 6:42:46 PM

European Union Reprimands Germany and France. The European Union voted to penalize Germany for violating a limit on the size of budget deficits and warned France that it risked the same treatment. By Mark Landler. [New York Times: Business] 6:42:23 PM

	Monday, January 20, 2003

Nissan's first strike 'dangerously close'. Guardian Unlimited Jan 20 2003 9:42PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:17:35 PM

Proton City will be operational in third quarter. AutoAsia Online Jan 20 2003 10:18PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:16:51 PM

Car sales figures weaker. ABC Online Jan 20 2003 10:31PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:16:09 PM

Bush Proposal May Cut Tax on S.U.V.'s for Business. The White House economic plan would increase by 50 percent or more the deductions that small-business owners can take right away on the biggest sport utility vehicles and pickups. By Danny Hakim. [New York Times: Business] 9:14:39 PM

Fiat, Trying to Cut Debt, Weighs Spinoff of Car Unit. The chairman of Fiat, Paolo Fresco, said that the company was considering plans to split off its automobile division and raise the cash needed to restore it to profitability. By John Tagliabue. [New York Times: Business] 9:13:11 PM

Citron C8 Test Drive. WAITNEWS.com Jan 20 2003 2:13PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:30:47 PM

Swedish automaker Scania to exit NYSE. Nando Times Jan 20 2003 3:53PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:30:06 PM

Ford to pay profit sharing, bonuses. UPI Jan 20 2003 4:33PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:29:23 PM

FTSE 100 at 3 month low; Vivendi's U.S. assets attract attention; GM China's sales leap. Forbes Jan 20 2003 4:37PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:28:54 PM

Ford revs up profitplans for 2003. MSNBC Jan 20 2003 4:51PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:28:35 PM

Fiat considers company split. BBC Jan 20 2003 5:44PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:28:02 PM

UPDATE 2-Fiat studies spin-off, car unit misses Q4 breakeven. Reuters Jan 20 2003 5:14PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:27:09 PM

Nikkei papers decline, dragged by Honda, exporters; HK lost 1%. bluebull Jan 20 2003 8:31PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 7:26:16 PM

Peugeot workers will strike over pay [BBC Business] 7:25:01 PM

Ningbo Registers Increased Container Transport. Peoples Daily Online Jan 20 2003 10:33AM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:20:54 PM

Blaze on cargo ship off New York coast injures one crewman. AP via New Jersey Online Jan 20 2003 7:15PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:07:48 PM

Shipping companies remove Pak nationals from service. PakTribune.com Jan 20 2003 9:06PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:06:02 PM

	Sunday, January 19, 2003

North American Production for Jan. 2, 2003 & Jan. 3, 2003 [GM] 9:30:12 PM

Weak Dollar Eases Manufacturer Woes [Wall Street Journal] 9:09:54 PM

3M's net doubled for the second quarter as the manufacturer recovered from hefty restructuring charges a year earlier. The company also boosted its... [Wall Street Journal] 9:08:55 PM

Peugeot's sales success arrives in Bahrain. Mena Report Jan 19 2003 9:36AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:07:22 PM

Auto Sales Predicted to Hit 4 Million Units in 2003. Peoples Daily Online Jan 19 2003 10:11AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:06:41 PM

In a Slow Start, Ford Opens an Auto Factory in China. New York Times Jan 19 2003 6:52PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:04:44 PM

Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts breaks new ground. The Hindu Jan 19 2003 7:33PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:04:12 PM

General Motors says net profit surges. Sify Jan 19 2003 7:45PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:03:41 PM

Toyota's luxury Corolla in India. Sify Jan 19 2003 7:45PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:03:08 PM

Hicom-Honda eyes service centre. thestar.com.my Jan 19 2003 8:34PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:02:40 PM

Honda drives up mainland production. China Post Jan 19 2003 8:51PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:02:10 PM

Commentary: Don't Tread on Me--or My SUV. Business Week Jan 19 2003 9:39PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 9:01:44 PM

Briefly. Factory production falls in December [Business] 8:55:14 PM

Boeing Country: Exec says trade issues need work. America and Europe have serious trade issues, The Boeing Co.'s senior vice president of international relations said Tuesday, but they are best settled using World Trade Organization rules rather than any U.S. unilateral action. [Business] 8:53:20 PM

Late entrant to SUV market takes the lead in safety. Boston Globe Jan 19 2003 11:01PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:49:51 PM

SUV Slam: NHTSA Boss Blasts Utes. Car Connection Jan 19 2003 11:05PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 8:49:14 PM