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China's Insurance E-Commerce Needs Planning and Coordination

added: 11-06-2007

E-commerce in China continued to grow at a high speed in 2006 and penetrate industries. As a key application, insurance e-commerce is becoming a new growth point for the insurance industry. CCID Consulting believes that under good external conditions the insurance industry still needs to strengthen planning and coordination in order to develop.

South Africa's IT Infrastructure Market to Continue Its Healthy Growth

added: 11-06-2007

South Africa's IT infrastructure outsourcing market will continue to show healthy levels of growth but will need to focus on the requirements of the SMME sector in order to effectively capitalise on existing opportunities.

Pool Products Market to Gain Speed and Top $3.8 Billion by 2011

added: 11-06-2007

Despite modest overall growth of 4% between 2005 and 2006 and similar rates predicted for 2007 and 2008, the market for swimming pool equipment and maintenance products is expected to gain momentum, jumping 26% over the next four years to an estimated $3.8 billion, according to the U.S. Market for Swimming Pool Equipment and Maintenance Products, a new report from market research publisher SBI, a division of MarketResearch.com.

Economic Review - The Case for a Rebound in Growth

added: 11-06-2007

"After dipping below 1% in the first quarter, real GDP already appears well on its way to exceed 3% in the second quarter - a little above its trend rate. A dramatic drawdown in inventories, in particular, left production with nowhere to go but up. Even automakers, which have been draining inventories for a year, are now scrambling to restock dealer lots," says Diane Swonk, chief economist of Mesirow Financial, in her June edition of Themes on the Economy.

Commission presents its approach to 2008 fish quotas

added: 11-06-2007

The European Commission adopted its annual policy statement setting out its views on fishing opportunities for 2008. Since the general principles outlined last year remain the same, this year's Communication focuses on a review of the achievement of conservation measures implemented since the 2002 Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. While some long-term plans have begun to show positive results, most stocks remain outside safe biological limits, creating a high-risk situation for both the stocks concerned and the fishing industry.

People will need to save more as reforms cut pension promises, says OECD

added: 11-06-2007

People in OECD countries will have to save more for their retirement as a result of the major pensions reforms carried out in recent years, according to a new OECD report. The average pension promise in 16 OECD countries studied was cut by 22%. For women, the reduction was 25%.

Emissions trading: strong compliance in 2006, emissions decoupled from economic growth

added: 11-06-2007

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) increased by 0.3% in 2006 when adjusted for the entry of new installations into the scheme. This is well below the 3% growth in EU Gross Domestic Product recorded last year. Based on the information received by the Community Independent Transaction Log (CITL) from Member State registries, all but 1% of installations surrendered emission allowances equal to their verified 2006 emissions by the 1 May deadline.

Consumer sentiment slumps in June

added: 11-06-2007

Americans' confidence in current economic conditions slumped this month, resuming a downward trend after a brief resurgence in May, according to the most recent results of the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index. The survey, which measured the attitudes of 1,000 Americans earlier this week, found respondents much less confident about their current situation and only mildly optimistic about their future prospects.

Job Market Shines on New MBAs

added: 10-06-2007

The percentage of new MBAs landing job offers before graduation has increased by half since 2003, research conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council reveals.

Technological Development Drives the World Wafers Markets

added: 10-06-2007

Increasing consumer electronics sales and the move toward larger wafer diameters currently drives the world wafers markets. The increased buying power of consumers in the Asian region as well as an increased interest in feature-rich products fuels the demand of consumer electronics products.

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