Investments must be limited
The State Council believes China should limit fixed-asset investments because of overcapacity in industries such as aluminum, automobiles, coke and steel. The government should tighten its grip on land use and credit supply in an effort to control fixed-asset investment growth, the cabinet said. China s fixed-asset investment grew by 26.6% in the first two months of this year to US$65.9 billion, while overall growth for 2005 was 27.2%. The total loans issued by financial institutions in China increased by 13.4% to US$2.66 trillion by the end of February, according to the Central Bank.

Air China adds routes
Air China is to launch flights to New Delhi and Mumbai in October to tap into rising demand for direct links with India. The mainland s leading carrier will fly from Beijing to New Delhi four times a week, using Boeing 767s, the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China announced. In April last year, India and China agreed to increase air travel between the two nations. Air traffic between the countries is expected to rise by 10% this year, according to the International Air Transport Association. China Eastern already operates flights from Shanghai to New Delhi, while Air India flies from Mumbai and New Delhi to Shanghai.

Hu, Putin unveil Russia Year in China
China and Russia held a grand ceremony in Beijing Tuesday in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, making a high-profile commencement of the Year of Russia in China.

Counterfeiting and Counter Imperialism
Are you certain that the medicine you are taking is authentic? Are you sure your motor car brake repairer installed up-to-specification parts in your car

Chinese ambassador reiterates IAEA’s leading role in Iranian issue
Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Wang Guangya reiterated on Tuesday that the UN Security Council should support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue.

Wholesale Vinyl Flooring Is Perfect For Wherever You Need It

 by: Mike Yeager

Wholesale vinyl flooring is the perfect solution for people who are looking for flooring that is inexpensive, good looking, and made with high quality. Wholesale vinyl flooring is designed specifically for use in commercial, general and civil aviation applications and facilities, and it contains a hidden Tuff-Seal interlock system and is backed by a five-year warranty. No carpet will be able to match that performance. For almost all uses, no adhesive, installation expertise, or uncommon tools are needed. Wholesale vinyl flooring can be used in virtually any aviation building or application, including kit aircraft builders, hangers and terminals, workshops, safety and security areas, basements and below-grade areas baggage claim, concourses, ground support and maintenance, passenger bridges, emergency, repair and overhaul areas. Wholesale vinyl flooring will stay in place and does not shift even under heavy point loads. It can be used for wayfinding and to brighten cold and uninviting hangers and other areas, such as those used by visitors, customers and employees. Vinyl floorings cushioned feel has been shown to improve productivity and comfort, while reducing noise and dust.

Wholesale Vinyl Flooring is easily installed

Unlike other forms of flooring, wholesale vinyl flooring is easily installed over any level, clean, structurally sound surface, including tainted, moisture-problem or uncured concrete subfloors. With proper instruction, the tiles can be quickly and easily removed and re-laid in other areas as needed or moved to other sites in the case of rental facilities. Tested and resistant to most fluids, all wholesale vinyl flooring tiles are impact, fire, chemical and stain-resistant. Most wholesale vinyl flooring meets ADA slip-resistance recommendations and ASTM specifications for F-1700 solid vinyl tile, is 100% recyclable, easy to maintain and helps meet LEED criteria. Since CenturyAVX tiles are generally not adhered to the subfloor, their cost may be fully deductible in the first year.

(AFX UK Focus) 2006-03-21 22:10 GMT: Forex – Dollar higher after Bernanke, Feb. PPI data – UPDATE 3 (Interactive Investor)
NEW YORK (AFX)—The dollar rallied across the board Tuesday, after a stronger-than-expected core wholesale inflation report fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue lifting interest rates.

Taiwan Shares Fall As Electronics Stocks Sink (Money Sense)
Taiwan shares fell Tuesday amid weakness of electronics and steel shares.

2006 World Industry and Market Outlook Report Now Available
... & Supplies Mfg. Industry •     Sign Manufacturing •     Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale •     Home Furnishings Wholesale Industry •     Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry •     Men ...

U.S. Feb. Producer Prices Fall 1.4%; Core Rises 0.3% (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
March 21 (Bloomberg)—U.S. wholesale prices fell in February by the most in almost three years, led by a drop in food and fuel costs even as other prices rose more than forecast, a government report showed.

Jones Apparel Group, Inc. to Present at Merrill Lynch 2006 Retailing Leaders Conference 
NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Jones Apparel Group ( Nachrichten ), Inc. is scheduled to present at the Merrill Lynch ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) 2006 Retailing Leaders Conference on March 21, 2006 at 3:20 pm Eastern time.

Gators leading after two rounds
Gainesville Sun – We use these simple questions only for statistics about our audience and showing our banner ads. When we know your answer to these questions, we can help match you to our advertisers. No personal information is given to the advertisers at any point

Dollar higher after Bernanke, Feb. PPI data
Investors Business Daily – NEW YORK (MarketWatch)—The dollar edged modestly higher against its major rivals early Tuesday, following comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke late Monday that were interpreted as suggesting that further monetary tightening is to be

Internet surfing aids farmers
Shanghai Daily, China - Mar 16, 2006… and the Internet are still novelties for most of China’s 900 million … farmers then consolidated their position, successfully raising the wholesale price from US …

China factory gate inflation steady but risks loom
Reuters - Mar 9, 2006… In a report issued before the wholesale inflation figures came out, she said it was time for policy makers to withdraw some of the easy … “Growth in China is now …

Security Council Is Stalled Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
New York Times, United States - 2 hours ago… Mr. Wang said China favored a “brief political statement” that would reinforce … British ambassador, also expressed misgivings at the idea of wholesale changes. ...

Briefs 3/21: Michaels puts itself up for sale
Lincoln Journal Star – Call-center executive wants his company to expand in Nebraska Stockholders prod companies to disclose political spending Rail spur dispute halts ethanol plant at Sioux City Briefs 3/21: Michaels puts itself up for sale Lincoln ad federation invites

Never too late to save
Toronto Sun – Good shopping makes for good friendships. And one of the biggest joys I have in writing this column is sharing the goods with like-minded people—and having the courtesy reciprocated. Like my good friend Sue Colonna who recently raved to me about

The Bush administration and the global decline of American capitalism
Boston IMC - In addressing the question posed by David North in his opening remarks to this meeting Is world capitalism on an upward trajectory, or is it in decline and heading for explosive upheavals? it is particularly important to draw a balance sheet of

The consequences of the US-led war against Iraq
Boston IMC - In speaking on the political situation in Iraq, I propose to expand on the theme outlined by David North in his opening remarks: examining and responding to the prognosis that is advanced by the defenders of the existing economic and social order