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Reports on the effect of paper supply shortage on the book publishing business in Asia. Dependence from exports by most countries; Impact of fall of the United States dollar; Price increases planned by paper suppliers.

Discusses how Hong Kong and Singapore are used as dumping grounds for paper supplies which results in printers in those markets picking up great deals on fine-quality leftover stock from Scandinavia, Europe, Canada and the United States. Drawbacks; Developments in major paper markets affects paper price and availability in Asia; Problems; Small range of choices in stocks in Asia.

Reports on the state of book manufacturing in Asia. Export printing services; Cost of paper; Burdens of competitiveness; High-quality pre-press; Binding options.