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Global Chip Sales Hit Record $247.7 Billion in 2006

added: 05-02-2007

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today reported that global sales of semiconductors reached a record $247.7 billion in 2006, an increase of 8.9 percent from the $227.5 billion reported in 2005. Worldwide sales in December were $21.7 billion, an increase of 9 percent from December 2005 when sales were $20 billion.

China’s Machinery Industry Shared about 21%-26% of Chinas Gross Industrial Output Value

added: 05-02-2007

Along with the acceleration of Chinas industrialization and urbanization courses, the global machinery industry is also quickening the step to transfer towards China. The added value of Chinas machinery industry slowly grew than the country’s GDP before 1999, but accelerated after that.

Suzuki Sales up 13 Percent – an All-Time Sales Record for January

added: 05-02-2007

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced sales of 8,179 units in January – an increase of 13 percent over January of 2006 and the best January sales in company history.

Is E-Commerce About to Plateau?

added: 05-02-2007

According to comScore Networks, 2006 online retail spending reached a record $102 billion, a 24% increase over 2005.

One-Tenth of China Online

added: 01-02-2007

According to a semi-annual survey conducted by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), as of the end of 2006 the number of Internet users in China was estimated to be 137 million, a 10.5% penetration rate.

HSBC Launches Mobile Phone Payments Pilot

added: 01-02-2007

HSBC Credit Card Services, the U.S. credit card unit of one of the world's largest financial services companies, has launched a mobile phone payments pilot, in partnership with MasterCard and ViVOtech.

Economic Growth and Increase in Multinational Operations Drive 3PL Markets

added: 01-02-2007

Japan has recently recovered from the collapse of the ‘bubble economy’ and the manufacturing and service sectors have been growing steadily since then. The service providers in Japan need to clearly understand the fluctuations in the economy and the ever-changing manufacturing trends to stay competitive. Moreover, the nature of Japanese logistics is entirely different from most other countries.

Kodak Delivers Positive 4th-Quarter Earnings on Sales of $3.821 Billion

added: 01-02-2007

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today reported fourth-quarter net earnings from continuing operations of $17 million, on lower year-over-year revenues, reflecting cost reduction efforts that boosted earnings and an emphasis on pursuing profitable sales.

Euro area unemployment down to 7.5%

added: 31-01-2007

Euro area (EA12) seasonally-adjusted unemployment stood at 7.5% in December 2006, compared to 7.6% in November. It was 8.4% in December 2005. The EU25 unemployment rate was 7.6% in December 2006, the same as November. It was 8.5% in December 2005.

SMB IT Spending in Asia-Pac to Reach US$95 Billion This Year

added: 31-01-2007

Infotech spending by small and medium businesses (1-999 employees) is on track to reach a whopping US$95 billion this year across the Asia-Pacific region outside of Japan, with three key countries—China, South Korea and Australia—leading the pack. That represents an annual growth rate of 16% over 2006, according to the latest study by New York-based Access Market International (AMI) Partners, Inc.

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