European gold higher, Ashanti Goldfields still in limelight
Gold headed higher in early Europe on Wednesday and dealers said the $310.00 level will be pivotal for bullion, while platinum prices firmed substantially to above the $420 level.

Woollen garments export to S-E Asia to drive up raw material imports
Increased exports of woolen garments to South East Asia will drive up the country's imports of Australian apparel wool in 1999/2000 (July-June), an International Wool Secretariat (IWS) official said.

US body to assess GM food-safety label requirement
Faced with a growing consumer backlash in Europe and Asia against genetically modified (GM) foods, a US government agency said it would re-examine the safety of the foods and whether special labels may be needed.


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