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The article reviews the web site State Papers Online Colonial: Asia, Part I: Far East, Hong Kong, and Wei-Hai-Wei at gale.com/c/state-papers-online-colonial-asia-part-i from Gale.

The article discusses The Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2020 sustainability plan of paper manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) and the company's environmental policy. Topics discussed include implementation of the policy by the production plant Indah Kiat Perawang, work by managing director of sustainability Aida Greenbury, and work by APP with the Indonesian government and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to support rain forest conservation in Indonesia.

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.

The article reports on the decision of paper chemical makers to divert its overcapacity in Asia and Latin America. It notes on the closure of several production sites in Europe and their transfer mostly to Asia. In 2009, the global specialty paper chemicals market was valued at about 15 million dollars. BASF decided to expand its paper chemicals capacity in Asia as part of its plan to restructure its paper chemicals business.

Reports that Siemens AG has been awarded a contract worth more than one million pounds for the supply of vector controllers, induction motors and ancillary equipment for paper manufacturers in Indonesia and China.

The article discusses the Asian printing industry as of August 19, 2013, with a focus on Hong Kong, China print manufacturers, mergers and ventures within the industry, and an overview of ten export printers and their projects and services. Topics include the merger of Asia Pacific Offset Ltd. (APOL) with firm 1010 Printing Group, digital printing, and luxury packaging. INSETS: E.D. Ward, A Mercurial Bear: Edward Gorey Sticker Kit;'Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings';Monkey;Star Wars Super Deformed Plush (SDPs)

The article reports on the issuance by the 14th Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APCChE 2012) of a call for papers in July 2011.

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.

The article looks at examples of surface combatant ships deployed to the East and South China Seas in the context of tensions around contested sovereignty claims over groups of islands. Topics include the Air Warfare Destroyer and the SEA 5000 Future Frigate programmes for the Royal Australian Navy, six key drivers identified by the Defence White Paper 2016 that shapes the security environment of Australia, and the increase in number of platforms operated by the People's Liberation Army Navy.

This paper is intended to address the important issue of verifying the impact of technology on product quality in Pakistan's cement industry. The data was collected primarily by visiting the industry and also by interviewing and questioning customers and competitors. The data that had been collected was then submitted to analysis. The results indicate that the use of automation technology has a significant effect and that these technological advantages produce a marked increase in product quality. This article proposes a way ahead for the cement industry in Pakistan in particular and for the worldwide cement industry in general. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information related to the aviation industry in Europe, United States and Asia-Pacific. Spain is unhappy with the industrial return from its share in EADS, in which government-holding company Sepi has a 5.6% stake, according to Spanish press reports. Both the EH Industries EH-101 helicopter and Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter are liable to be discussed in the margins of this week's state visit by U.S. President George W. Bush to London to meet British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Australia is shifting some of its modernization plans as a result of an update to its 2000 defense white paper.

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

Presents news briefs on the chemical industry as of April 20, 2005. Expansion of the capacity of silanes at General Electric; Implementation of a temporary surcharge on all paper coating latex at BASF; Increase in fungicide prices of Troy in U.S. and Asian regions.

Reports on the Chinese printing and hand assembly operations for book making. Players in hand assembly such as Hung Hing, Leo Paper, New Island, and Yua Yang, that have developed strict labor and ethics rules, and child safety standards, to meet international needs.

Reports on the impact of the 1998 Asian financial crisis on Asian millionaires. Asian tycoons profiting from the crony capitalism that has been blamed for the financial crisis; `Forbes,' magazine ranking the businessmen and assessing their losses; Asia's richest man, Lee Shau-kee suffering paper losses of billions; Other businessmen and their losses.

The article presents an international update on the information technology industry as of March 2004. IGroup, a distributor of databases, e-journals, and library automation systems, has contracted CAVAL Collaborative Solutions, a consortium of Australian universities to prepare a report on the feasibility of developing a new international certificate and diploma course for Asian librarians and information professionals. The feasibility study will seek to establish which skills employers are looking for and how knowledge management techniques and new library technologies and standards can be incorporated into a new curriculum. The National Library of Malaysia has launched a new Web site to help improve knowledge of Islam and Muslim communities. The International Islamic Digital Library is a Web-based collection of digital books, manuscripts, theses, journal articles and working papers. Also, in Australia, a new search engine has been launched that claims to offer more precise and personalized searching. Meanwhile, in Taiwan, Creative Commons, a non-profit organization dedicated to building a body of creative works that are free to be copied and reused, has announced that it's information discussions to expand its International Commons project to China and Taiwan.

The article stresses the need for more federal support for medical technology companies in Australia. A paper published by the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) suggests strategies on how to ensure a sustainable medical technology industry. The MTAA proposes an increase in export of medical technology products to meet the growing demand across Asia. The organization also favors a collaborative approach to thinking about the future of the industry.

The article focuses on a research paper by professor Ian Morgan and colleagues, published in "The Lancet," which has blamed increasing educational pressures, along with lifestyle changes, for higher prevalence of myopia in Asian cities.

This article features the KenMacPMS software developed by Ken Mackintosh & Associates in Asia. The print management system offers precise production costs and includes enterprise resource planning components down to job-ticketing and customer-invoicing management functions. The transitional period during which users move from a calculator-and-paper environment to a fully automated workflow would be less of a culture shock.

The article reports that Dow Latex has increased the prices of its products in Asia Pacific. Dow Latex, the latex business of Dow Chemical Co., has announced that it will increase the prices of its styrene/butadiene latex and plastic pigment products by US$0.10 per kilogram in Asia Pacific. The increase will be effective August 2, 2004 and will affect customers in the coated paper and carpet industries in Asia Pacific. The continued escalation and volatility in oil and derivatives costs is the primary reason for the price increase.

Reports on the discussion paper issued by the World Bank on environmental strategies for Asia. Policy changes for various governments; Identification of market and policy failures; Population growth and industrialization as fundamental causes of environmental problems; Estimated gross domestic product expenses to achieve greater sustainability.