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Prospects bright for global tourism, industry body says (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Growth in tourism will slow slightly in 2008 but prospects are bright as the industry contributes more and more to the world economy and employs more and more people, an industry body said Thursday.

Australian February Construction Industry Growth Slows on Rates (Bloomberg.com) - March 7 (Bloomberg) -- An expansion in Australia's construction industry slowed in February for a second month as demand for homes fell after the central bank raised borrowing costs.

A Look at the Islamic Finance Industry (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - A glance at Islamic finance: -------- WHAT'S ON OFFER: Standard & Poor's predicts the global Islamic finance industry could potentially be worth $4 trillion, over seven times its current size.

Fed's Poole Warns Against Over-Regulating Mortgage Industry (Nasdaq) - (RTTNews) - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President William Poole is cautioning the government against over-regulating the U.S. sub-prime lending market and mortgage industry, despite abuses that led to the U.S. economic crisis.

Price Competition Effect on Industry Discussed in Wall Street Transcript Oil Services Report (Wall Street Transcript via Yahoo! Finance) - 67 WALL STREET, New York - March 6, 2008 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Oil Services issue, a report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 42-page feature contains commentary through an expert industry roundtable and in depth interviews with CEOs from 6 firms and 1 analysts. The full issue is available by calling (212) ...

Construction industry activity slowing (AAP via Yahoo!Xtra News) - Activity in the Australian construction industry has slowed, weighed down by declines in house and apartment building.

The Patent Reform Act will harm the U.S. technology industry (CNET) - Both sides have their own business interests at heart, but make no mistake - if the bill passes, it will harm the U.S. technology industry.

Seafood Industry Aims for Sustainability (Scoop.co.nz) - Click to enlarge New Zealand seafood is a high value export that is in demand worldwide. The fishing industry’s sustainability credentials are based on an internationally regarded quota management system, and our marine farmers have ambitious growth plans.

Kentucky ranks 10th for new and expanding industry projects (News Democrat & Leader) - The tally for Site Selection magazine's annual Governor's Cup ranking is in, placing Kentucky 10th in the nation for new and expanded industry activity in 2007.

Pleasure horse industry still needs EI help (Queensland Country Life) - The NSW Government is under pressure to provide more aid to the recreational horse industry still reeling from the effects of equine influenza (EI).