Officials at Phoenicia Group, a U.S-Libyan risk management consultancy and advisory firm, say U.S.-Libya trade and business confidence has reached an all time high, as U.S. companies show significant interest in learning about doing business in Libya, and as more U.S. businesses opted to join targeted high profile trade delegations visiting Libya this year.
AAA says the summer of 2006 was the most expensive summer ever for driving costs, but as the summer's end approaches, drivers will be happy to find lower prices at the pump. However, a new poll suggests that most Americans remain less than confident about our energy future
Spain continues to occupy the second position in the world for both the number of tourists received (after France) and by volume of sales (after the US). Travel and tourism now makes up 12% of GDP according to National Statistics and is of an enormous importance to the Spanish economy.
The increasing consumer demand for low-fat foods is encouraging food manufacturers to use products that provide sweetness without the extra calories of sugar. At the same time, soaring obesity rates and the increasing number of diabetics are creating opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers to expand the number of products that contain sugar substitutes.
While tremendous growth opportunities exist in the European markets for heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and energy recovery ventilator (ERV) systems, articipants will, nevertheless, need to design new strategies to boost penetration rates. In addition, they will need to overcome the constraint of low demand in a mature market as well as a potential reduction in profit margins due to intensifying competition.
China's door exports top US$447 million in the first five months of 2006 - up 50 percent from 2005. The new report prepared by Research and Markets indicates buyers sourcing doors from China can expect higher price quotes and increased capacity in the coming months. These findings are based on in-depth manufacturer interviews, factory visits and surveys
Chinas auto part industry has experienced four historical phases but ever since Chinas entry into WTO, great opportunities and high risks coexist in market competition. Chinas auto part manufacturers cant help seeking solutions to survive, to expand and to win a good market share against foreign rivals.
Massive potential exists in the Chinese logistics market for integrated contract logistics companies. This is one of the key findings of a new survey by Transport Intelligence contained in its latest report China Logistics 2006. The survey comprised interviews with over 230 senior professionals representing a cross section of logistics users and providers with operations in China.
The implementation of the newly revised energy codes and regulations in North America has significantly increased the usage of energy-efficient lighting control switches. The growing energy consciousness of end users is also compelling manufacturers to introduce innovative energy-efficient lighting control switches.
