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Wine Reform will Help Europe Regain Lost Market Share

added: 05-07-2007

The European Commission adopted proposals for a wide-ranging reform of the Common Market Organisation for wine. This follows more than one year's discussion with all parties on the ideas launched in the June 2006 Communication. This aims to increase the competitiveness of EU producers, win back markets, balance supply and demand, simplify the rules, preserve the best traditions of EU wine production, reinforce the social fabric of rural areas and respect the environment.

Switzerland Aiding Pensions Sector of 5 ADB Member-Countries

added: 05-07-2007

The Government of Switzerland is assisting five developing member-countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in expanding their pension industries to meet the needs of growing elderly populations.

UK: Take Home Pay Growth Still Weak

added: 05-07-2007

The VocaLink take home pay index shows that growth in take home pay has risen to 3.3 per cent in June from 3.0 per cent in May. This is the reversal of a trend which has seen a continued fall in the index since February 2007.

Revision of the Construction Products Directive: for better or worse?

added: 05-07-2007

EBC, the European Builders Confederation, submitted to the European Commission amendment proposals to the draft Construction Products Directive Regulation.

Bad Ads Harm Good E-Commerce

added: 05-07-2007

Over a third of US consumers do not use payment cards to buy from unfamiliar Web sites because of security concerns, according to the Ponemon Institute and Vontu's "2007 Consumer Survey on Data Security." The study covered a range of privacy and security concerns.

HSPA Mobile Broadband in Europe is Growing

added: 05-07-2007

The European mobile broadband market is growing exponentially with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Total market value for devices and network services in EU23+2 reached € 1.1 billion in 2006, with shipments of PC-cards and USB-modems growing to 3.2 million units.

EU: Volume of Retail Trade up by 0.4% in May 2007 Compared to May 2006

added: 04-07-2007

In May 2007, compared to May 2006, retail trade of “food, drinks and tobacco” increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 1.1% in the EU27. The non food sector rose by 0.3% and 2.2% respectively.

EU Renews Industrial Policy for Strong Manufacturing Base in Response to Globalization and Climate Change

added: 04-07-2007

The European Union currently benefits from strong economic growth and a rise of productivity and employment, which are supported by a modern and well functioning industrial policy. This policy is based on both horizontal and sectoral initiatives, which have already been adopted or are being implemented.

Pending Home Sales Index Declines

added: 04-07-2007

Pending home sales, a forward-looking indicator, shows existing-home sales may ease but should stay fairly close to present levels in the months ahead, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

World Energy Consumption Reached 421 Quadrillion British Thermal Units in 2003

added: 04-07-2007

Over the last century, energy has become the fundamental to the quality of our lives. The worldwide energy consumption has been growing steadily since the industrial revolution; however, the twentieth century saw a rapid twenty-fold increase in the use of fossil fuels.

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