13 March, 2002Learning more about the realities of Muslim societies, and of Arab societies in particular, is undoubtedly a crucial part of the struggle to achieve a new world order, writes Toni Ferigo, responsible for the Maghreb region in the IMF Secretariat.
13 March, 2002Ding Tei Bing is a metalworker at the port of Qinhuangdao, People's Republic of China. His country is going through fundamental changes as a market economy is being introduced. Ding: "If we do not introduce changes, we will not survive."
7 March, 2002A two-year contract offering improved conditions has been signed at the BHP Billiton-owned nickel mine.
5 March, 2002In order to protect its steel industry, the USA will place tariffs of up to 30 per cent on most imported steel, an action likely to lead to an international trade dispute.
24 February, 2002Job security takes top spot in this year's "Shunto", as some IMF-JC unions will not be requesting a basic wage increase.
20 February, 2002By filing for bankruptcy at a U.S. plant, the French-based auto parts supplier is attempting to renege on the collective agreement.
