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Latest update: 15 Aug 2008 - Issue 03

Toys & Games

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Photo US readying for tough new toy import safety measures
Banning lead and certain plastics in toys along with mandatory testing are among the strengthened measures set to be introduced by the US government next year. With presidential assent for the bill, violation fees are due to be increased massively....


Food & Beverages

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Photo Multinational coffee chains descend on Russia
Russia's coffee market has opened to multinational giants like Starbucks and Costa Coffee, while another global player is in the process of entering: Australia's Gloria Jean's Coffees. Unlike the saturated Western markets, Russia's coffee culture has a way to grow....


Architecture & Planning

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Photo Constructing a bridge to India's infrastructure industry
Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland can make more of the opportunities afforded by India's thirst for infrastructure to drive development. That could involve direct equipment trading, renting, design and investment....


Jewellery

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Photo Jadeite in the slipstream of gold-jade Olympic favourite
There's been a growing demand for jadeite in Mainland cities since the end of 2007, but the gold-jade fad of the Beijing Olympics seems to have linked with this jade constituent. People are flocking to department stores, jade markets and antique stores to buy jadeite, with prices soaring....


Furniture & Furnishings

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Photo Wenzhou furniture brand success in the Middle East
After its long history of providing OEM products to international buyers, Wenzhou-made furniture has now successfully joined the ranks of brand exporters. It's opened up the Middle East market through a highly successful franchising operation....