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globalEDGE(TM) NEWSLETTER November 2002 Vol. 1 Issue 6
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1. Webcasts
2. Featured Country
3. Featured Insights
4. Media Update
5. Recently Added Sites
6. Discussion Forum
7. Newsletter Information

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1) WEBCASTS

The current episode in our webcast series featuring Garrett Wasny, an
award-winning global e-business author, is titled "Global Green Acres -- Ag
Assistance Website Reveals Export Success Secrets". You can check it out at:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/knowledgeroom/webcasts/0004.asp

Our earlier episodes are available at:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/knowledgeroom/webcasts/

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2) FEATURED COUNTRY

Our featured country this month is Mexico.

A country well known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Mexico
recently hosted the 2002 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Summit in
Los Cabos. In addition to being an APEC member, Mexico is also a member of
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). It is an emerging market with
one of the most open economic policies in the world.

To learn more about Mexico, explore the links and information provided from
our "Country Insights" section at:

 http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/CountryIntro.asp?CountryID=5

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3) FEATURED INSIGHTS

Opel Corsa: The Accidental World Car
by Lisa Sieradski
http://globaledge.msu.edu/KnowledgeRoom/FeaturedInsights/0027.pdf

The article discusses how GM's Corsa has developed into an internationally
successful model. By global standardization and local customization, GM was
able to develop an affordable car that meets the needs of the local market.

More "Featured Insights" from globalEDGE at:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/KnowledgeRoom/FeaturedInsights/

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4) MEDIA UPDATE

APEC leaders target terror, economic growth as summit wraps up
TheNewsMexico.com, by Stephen Collinson (October 28, 2002)
http://www.thenewsmexico.com/noticia.asp?id=38559

With the recent Bali bombing and the Russian terror attacks, the subject of
international terrorism once again took center stage during the just ended
APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit in LOS CABOS, Mexico.

More "Media Updates" from globalEDGE at:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/KnowledgeRoom/MediaUpdate/

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5) RECENTLY ADDED SITES

A sample of some of our recently added sites:

International Energy Agency (IEA)
http://www.iea.org/
Based in Paris, the IEA is the authoritative source for energy statistics
worldwide. It publishes the indispensable monthly Oil Market Report and the
influential biannual World Energy Outlook.
Category: Research: Organizations

Globalspeak.com
http://globalspeak.com/
An Internet broadcasting site, gTV offers interactive Internet TV and
webcasts on international trade and business. Users can participate in
online seminars and watch video clips on current international trade issues
around the world.
Trade: Trade Tutorials

Cato Institute Center for Trade Policy Studies
http://www.freetrade.org/
Publications, articles, trade issues, press releases, trade briefing papers
and other free trade and globalization related information from the Cato
Institute Center for Trade Policy Studies.
Category: News & Periodicals: Publications

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6) DISCUSSION FORUM

Join in the current discussions going on about the future of Telematics and
Credit cards in China on our "Discussion Forum" at:
http://globaledge.msu.edu/community/discussion/discussion.asp

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7) NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

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