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Jakarta, Indonesia, January 3, 2006--When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed last year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging, and affected the price of merbau timber, a hardwood use
Tempe, AZ, January 3, 2006--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in December for the 31st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 50th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing IS
Chicago, IL, December 30, 2005-- Business activity in the Midwest expanded in December at a faster rate than expected, while hiring picked up a bit to reflect rising levels of new orders, a report showed on Thursday.
Malaysia, December 30, 2005—Malaysia’s timber exports are expected to reach a record RM21 billion ($5.6B) this year as global demand rises sharply following reconstruction efforts in areas struck by natural disasters.
Rochester and New York, NY, December 30, 2005--Online holiday shopping totaled $30.1 billion, excluding travel, during the 2005 holiday season, according to the Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive fifth annual Holiday eSpendin
Washington, DC, December 30, 2005—According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Solutia Inc. reported net income of $35 million for the month of November, swinging from a $21 million net loss for October.
Washington, DC, December 30, 2005--A wide-ranging look at the way American women and men use the internet shows that men continue to pursue many internet activities more intensively than women
New York, NY, December 29, 2005--Procrastinators may have saved retailers this holiday season with a last-minute shopping surge that put merchants on track to meet their modest sales goals, two reports confirmed Wednesday.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 29, 2005--During the Dubai Shopping Festival, the Dubai World Trade Center will host two of the most distinctive events on the DSF 2006 events calendar.
New York, NY, December 29, 2005--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America-- edged up one point in November. The Index now stands at 39, up from 38 last month. It was 36 one year