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US Must Refocus On Security Importance Of Semiconductor Industry Washington (UPI) Jul 17, 2006 (Space War) - The United States needs to bolster its capacity to manufacturer and develop cutting-edge semiconductors not just for economic reasons, but for national-security purposes as well, or so industry analysts argue.

Car industry gets in gear for expo (The Jakarta Post) - What are the prospects of the automotive market this year? The dramatic increase in fuel prices in October last year that sparked a sharp rise in inflation and subsequently forced Bank Indonesia to increase its benchmark rate has clearly dealt a heavy blow the industry.

Japan's May service industry activity rise 0.5%, up for 2nd month (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) - _ Japan's service industry activity index gained 0.5 percent in May from the previous month for the second straight monthly increase due partly to brisk activity in the civil engineering sector, the government said Tuesday.

Industry sceptical of policy reversal (Financial Times) - The rail industry reacted with scepticism to the Conservatives' policy reversal on the structure of the industry, questioning the need to reintegrate track and train operations.

Jowell sets industry deadline to deal with ticket touts (The Scotsman) - THE entertainment industry must stamp out "unscrupulous" ticket touts or face government action, the Culture Secretary warned yesterday.

Corruption Cited in Iraq's Oil Industry (Washington Post) - U.S. Comptroller General David M. Walker told Congress last week that "massive corruption" and "a lot of theft going on" in Iraq's government-controlled oil industry is hampering the country's ability to govern itself.

New Commodore tests future of large car industry (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) - A car industry expert is predicting that Holden's new Commodore will make or break the large car market.

Policymakers show whimsical attitude towards plastic industry: BPGMEA President (News From Bangladesh) - Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA) president Jasimuddin said that the policymakers showed whimsical attitude towards the plastic industry.

Government, industry making progress toward hydrogen autos (WOOD TV 8) - WASHINGTON Officials say the partnership between the government, the auto industry and energy companies to develop a hydrogen economy is making progress but still facing...

Industry faces a demographic ticking timebomb (icWales) - Owain Llywelyn, chairman of the Welsh branch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, warned the industry faced a demographic "ticking timebomb".