51.   A technical expert said that Chinese and Nepalese officials had also discussed the need to simplify visa procedures for tourists from both sides of the border.

52.   But a State Department official said last month that Washington was studying how to simplify procedures for sending private aid to the hardline Stalinist country.

53.   But a State Department official told AFP last month that Washington was studying how to simplify procedures for sending private aid to North Korea.

54.   Canada is to vow to simplify tariff procedures and deregulate airline and securities businesses.

55.   Canada signed an agreement with Thailand last week to simplify inspection procedures for fish and fisheries products.

56.   Dini also said he was committed to simplifying visa procedures for nationals of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

57.   Dini said he was committed to simplifying visa procedures for nationals of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

58.   Tokyo will also simplify trade procedures over inspections on agricultural products.

59.   Labour-starved Malaysia on Monday simplified procedures for expatriates to apply for work permits as part of efforts to hasten approvals following complaints from local industries.

60.   More mainland spouses of Taiwanese people will be allowed to visit Taiwan and travel application procedures will be simplified, the paper noted.