11.   And yet, to keep the yen at a reasonable level, Japan may very well need to open its markets to imports from the U.S. and elsewhere.

12.   Another potential cloud on the horizon is overcapacity among electric utilities, a situation that could lead to fierce competition when markets are opened to outside providers.

13.   As important, America opened its markets to European goods and encouraged Europeans to act together for their collective benefit.

14.   As part of the proposal, countries are expected to commit to a schedule for opening their markets, he said.

15.   As a member of that trade organization, it must agree to open its markets to countries that do the same.

16.   As the costs of building new networks and delivering all manner of entertainment and information go down, many believe markets should be opened to competition.

17.   As China opens its markets to foreign companies and products, American and other foreign companies could start dealing directly with the mainland Chinese.

18.   As Taiwan opens its market, thousands of factory jobs are also likely to flee to the mainland.

19.   As markets are opened wider, however, smaller customers will be able to buy cheaper power.

20.   Asian nations will come under renewed pressure to open their markets for financial services when trade and foreign ministers and heads of states meet from tomorrow in Vancouver.