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Higher Efficiencies Strengthen the Case for Cogeneration Equipment in Europe

added: 18-06-2007

With the escalating concerns on climatic changes, the European energy market is striving to meet the ambitious Kyoto Protocol-based environmental targets. Meanwhile, the European Commission has planned to implement the cogeneration policy aggressively.

EC Communication Puts Posting of Workers on the Right Track

added: 18-06-2007

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation, welcomed the European Commission's communication on the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services, which was published on 13 June 2007. The document is a follow-up of previous EC initiatives and monitors recent developments in Member States.

Mobile Is the Only Phone for 18-to-29-year-olds in US

added: 18-06-2007

Over half of US adults who only use a mobile phone are younger than 30, according to a Harris Interactive study conducted between October and December 2006. In fact, a third of 18-to-29-year-olds use only a mobile phone or the Internet for their calls.

Asian Medical Device Market With More Than 40% Growth by 2010

added: 18-06-2007

Shadowing advances in the fast-growing global healthcare industry, the Asian medical device market is expected to grow from USD $30.43 billion in 2006 to USD $43.08 billion by 2010 for five key Asian countries, according to Asian Medical Device Markets, a new report by Kalorama Information.

Emerging Global Hub Due To Low Labour Costs of Electronics Manufacturing

added: 18-06-2007

Eastern Europe is emerging as a new global hub for the electronics manufacturing industry given the cheap labour costs, rising foreign direct investments (FDIs) and the growth in production networks in the region. "Labour rates in eastern Europe may not be as low as in China, however, the relatively lower labour rates compared with western Europe are counterbalanced by potential savings in freight costs, inventory and reduced time to market," notes the analyst.

Online Travel Sales in Europe will Total Nearly $49 billion this Year

added: 18-06-2007

eMarketer estimates that online travel sales in the five major travel markets of Europe — France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK — will total nearly $49 billion this year, up 27% over 2006.

The Leading Index for France Remained Unchanged in April

added: 18-06-2007

The Conference Board reports that the leading index for France remained unchanged and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in April.

U.S. Import and Export Price in May

added: 18-06-2007

The U.S. Import Price Index rose 0.9 percent in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported, following a 1.4 percent advance in April. Higher prices for both petroleum and nonpetroleum imports contributed to the increase. Export prices also advanced in May, rising 0.1 percent after a 0.3 percent increase the previous month.

78% of Consumers Want HDTV

added: 18-06-2007

High-definition television (HDTV) market is set to explode, with 78 percent of consumers saying their next TV will be an HDTV. Entering the back-to-school, football and holiday shopping seasons, Americans are clearly on the prowl for HDTVs, while also reporting that women are driving more purchases, bigger screens are better (especially for households with kids) and flat panels are favored.

Strong Growth of Mobile Enterprise Applications in Latin America

added: 18-06-2007

An increasingly mobile workforce that needs „anytime, anywhere” access to corporate intranets and critical data and applications at the office is driving the growth of the mobile enterprise in Latin America. This region presents a significant opportunity for mobile operators to increase their revenues by wirelessly connecting on-the-move employees with the office through smart phones, cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs).

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