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Green Movement Sweeps U.S. Construction Industry (NPR) - A growing demand for building projects that use environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials has spurred a green movement in the construction industry. An estimated $10 billion of "green buildings" are in the process of construction this year in the United States.

Industry future lies in trade pacts (Bangkok Post) - Khon Kaen _ Thailand's goal to become a regional leader in the fashion and apparel industry by 2016 could be at risk unless the country can finalise free trade agreements with Japan and the United States by next year, according to the Thai Garment Manufacturers' Association (TGMA).

SAWB makes way for new representative wine industry muscle (South African Wine News) - The South African Wine & Brandy Company (SAWB), which was formed almost four years ago as the representative body of the local wine industry, has been restructured to shape a new organisation.

Value of building consents shows industry in good health (Stuff) - New building consent statistics show New Zealand's building and construction industry is in good health, the Registered Master Builders Federation said today.

South Korean director Kim Ki-duk sounds alarm over local film industry (AFP via Yahoo! News) - South Korean director Kim Ki-duk warned that his country's film industry is threatened by a new quota law at the Karlovy Vary International film festival.

Local industry by-passed to favor imports The art and craft of shipbuilding flourishing at Astillero Bayano (The Bulletin Panama) - The art of building and repairing ships in Panama has not been lost, but rather forgotten, and vessels purchased in foreign countries are threatening the local industry.

Building consents shows industry in good health (Stuff) - New building consent statistics show New Zealand's building and construction industry is in good health, the Registered Master Builders Federation said yesterday.

CCCI awards firms, entrepreneurs for serving as ‘models’ for industry (Sun Star) - THE Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) awarded last Friday Cebu-based entrepreneurs, who have made a mark in their respective fields by inspiring and providing jobs to the community.

Fellowes Slams Irritating British Film Industry (ContactMusic) - Oscar-winning screenwriter and director JULIAN FELLOWES has blasted the British film industry for making "irritating movies". The GOSFORD PARK writer

Russia Pirate Industry Is Booming (ABC News) - Russia's Pirate Fighters Running to Stand Still As Illicit Industry Booms