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1. Book trade borrows from China
- report from the Frankfurt Book Fair, 2009

Hong Kong's exhibitors made the most of this year's event, featuring China as principal guest.
6 Nov 2009
2. Betting on poker cards
Poker is a traditional and popular means of gambling and entertainment, and the Chinese mainland has the largest number of poker players in the world. Annual sales of poker cards in China have risen to Rmb3 billion (HK$2.9 billion).
7 Nov 2006
3. Innovative packaging wraps up "green" delivery
Japanese packaging is making strides, with Fuji Xerox and Starway Co adapting Starway's "environment delivery pack" (or e-Star Pack, as it's branded) to deliver spare parts and reconditioned components. Impressive savings give the new packaging a distinct edge.
24 Oct 2006
4. Advance Agro's paper trail to China
Thailand's Advance Agro, said to be one of the country's more technologically savvy companies, is undertaking a major marketing effort in China. The company's pulp and paper profile on the Chinese mainland is well below that in other Asian countries.
20 Dec 2005
5. Nostalgic and fun designs at Germany's stationery fair
- report from Paperworld 2004, Frankfurt

Traditional, nostalgic designs ?as well as riotous and crazy ones ?held visitors in thrall at Germany's top stationery show. Individual excellence and creative opportunities made this a show to remember.
12 Feb 2004
6. Technology and variety come gift wrapped
The US$3 billion gift packaging industry is going technological - with variety at modest prices being the key to better returns. Americans wrap an average of 32 gifts every year, with January the start of the new cycle.
28 Nov 2002
7. Russian mail orders rise with postal efficiencies
Better postal services are encouraging mail order businesses in Russia. An average Russian mail order company sends off two million letters and 300,000 parcels a month - but that's still meagre for such a large country.
15 Aug 2002
8. Diaries beat electronic devices in Singapore sales
Despite Singapore's close involvement in technological advances and the so-called "New Economy", there is still the homely tug from traditional, trusty diaries.
1 May 2001
9. Harry Potter takes over
The Harry Potter books are making booksellers and publishers rich - and look like doing the same for film producers and toy makers.
1 Nov 2000
 
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