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Chinese Business Sentiment Fell Sharply in October 2008

added: 31-10-2008

Chinese business sentiment fell sharply in October, as a worsening economy at home and abroad outweighed any positive news from declining inflationary effects, the results of the latest Xinhua Finance/MNI China Business Sentiment Survey indicate.

China: The Gross Output Value of Construction of the Country Rose in the First Three Quarters 2008

added: 31-10-2008

In the first three quarters, all the construction enterprises in China (refers to those construction enterprises having overall or professional contracting qualification, excluding those sub-contractors in labor services, same as follows) achieved construction gross output value at 3,755.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.8 percent.

Economic Hardship Changing Holiday Travel, Finds Kayak Consumer Survey

added: 31-10-2008

Kayak.com, the travel search engine, surveyed more than 1,400 users on Kayak.com and Sidestep.com this month about their travel plans for the 2008 holiday season. Despite industry warnings that travel costs will continue to rise as Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approach, more than 63 percent of travelers have yet to book their plans. Instead, travelers are taking on a "wait and see" strategy by tracking fares and hoping airlines and hotels will offer some last minute deals.

Car Industry Asks Taxpayers to Foot the Bill for its Irresponsibility

added: 31-10-2008

The car industry is asking taxpayers to foot the bill for its irresponsibility and inaction, while continuing to churn out inefficient cars, said Greenpeace following a meeting of European politicians and leading carmakers in Brussels.

Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2008: EU27 Regions Under The Magnifying Glass

added: 31-10-2008

In which EU region can you find the highest share of the labour force employed in high-tech sectors? Which region has the highest total number of nights spent in hotels? And which region has the lowest rate of road deaths?

Housing Market Suffers Biggest Drop Since World War Two!

added: 31-10-2008

U.S. new home prices are now down 17%, new home sales have been reduced by 57% and new property listings are down by 27% since the real estate market's historic peak set in March of 2007.

Compass Intelligence Says an Estimated 7.2 Percent of Mobile Phone Users Use Mobile Banking

added: 31-10-2008

Based on a recent survey by Compass Intelligence, an estimated 7.2 percent of mobile phone users that are 18 or older and employed use mobile banking. These findings are based on a recent web-based survey with an opt-in panel of 20,000 consumers and business decision-makers.

Cable Modem Usage Gains Market Share as Internet Customers Continue to Move to High-Speed Service

added: 31-10-2008

Cable modem usage is increasing at a faster rate than DSL usage among Internet customers as dial-up use continues to decrease, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Internet Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.

Economy is a Challenge for Some Technology Companies

added: 31-10-2008

Seventy percent of technology companies who responded to a recent survey conducted by the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) believe the nation's economic crisis will affect their business. But while 56 percent of respondents expect demand for their products or services to decline, fully 30 percent project that demand will increase, suggesting that even in a down market there may still be opportunities for growth.

Small Business Owners on Environment: First Priority Is Saving Money, Not Mother Earth

added: 31-10-2008

Saving money is at the root of environmental efforts among the nation's small and mid-sized business owners, according to new survey findings by PNC Bank, a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. These owners also want the new U.S. president to support both oil drilling in restricted areas and increased incentives to reduce energy use.

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