Tsingtao loses fizz as competition, rising ingredient costs sop up profits

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Analysts believe Tsingtao Brewery Company Ltd. (Tsingtao) stock will soon suffer a substantial decline as the company's profit margins go down and debts remain unpaid. Tsingtao share prices are still at premium levels but analysts are generally pessimistic about its near-term prospects and are advising investors to sell and instead buy into San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong Ltd. Many quarters believe Tsingtao shares were very much overrated to begin with and that a drop in price should be expected.

Breweries, Malt beverages, Beer & Ale, Brewing industry, Securities, Tsingtao Brewery Company Ltd.

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Problems at China's Daya Bay reactor could mean opportunities for U.S. firms

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Design problems at China's Daya Bay nuclear power station may yet provide a windfall for US firms yearning to do business in the area. The plant, located 30 miles northwest of Hong Kong, was built by France's Framatome SA. One of its two reactors was shut down after it failed a safety test involving control rod-drop performance. The problem was eventually traced to a design change intended to correct earlier trouble with control rods at reactors in France.

Nuclear Electric Power, Nuclear Electric Power Generation, Motor and Generator Manufacturing, Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing, Nuclear Electric Generators, Nuclear Reactor Vessels, Contracts, Nuclear industry, Nuclear energy, Nuclear power plants, Maintenance and repair, Reactor pressure vessels, Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant

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Customers are everywhere, and middlemen too

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Many foreign companies operating in China are frustrated by the country's expensive distribution network, slow transportation system and low-quality retail merchandising. These companies are coping with the inadequate distribution network by sending teams of salesmen to market their products and services throughout the country.

China, Evaluation, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce)

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