Economic growth throughout the Asia-Pacific over the past six months led to a rise in the consumption of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel booming vehicle use and industrial growth, especially in China. Oil prices peaked at US$116.75 on September 9, 2013, before bottoming at US$103.08 a barrel on November 7 and then fluctuating upwards.Global oil demand rose slowly in the second half of 2013, due to slow economic recovery and tight oil supply due to sanctions on Iran.The stock prices of the top ten leading Asia-Pacific oil and natural gas companies by revenues rose by an average of 5.16% over the six months to December 31, 2013.The rate of Asia-Pacific oil and gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) picked up slowly over the six months under review, amid a slowdown in the global economy and sanctions on Iranian oil.

关键词：亚太地区；石油；天然气；LNG

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Asia-Pacific banks managed to cope with challenging operating conditions, supported by a strong capital base and robust funding, which protected them from aftershocks from the eurozone. Asia-Pacific investment banking revenue totaled US$11.7 billion for 2013, down for the fourth consecutive year and the lowest total since 2008. Central banks in the region have geared their monetary policies towards growth as inflationary pressures began to recede.Investor sentiment remained buoyed by monetary easing polices maintained by Asia-Pacific central banks, in particular Japan, where the government is attempting to shock the country out of 15 years of deflation. Asia-Pacific bank M&A transactions totaled US$13.86b in 2013, declining 9.2% from US$15.27billion in 2012.

关键词：亚太地区；货币政策；银行政策

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The Asia-Pacific mobile market remained the fastest growing globally, with the number of connections more than double those of any other region. China Unicom (HKSE: 0762), recorded 100,000 online orders in five days for the Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 5s and 5c after its launch on September 11, 2013.Telstra Corp Ltd (ASX: TLS) reduced charges for its global roaming data packs, while Optus also made price cuts, with roaming packs now available for a number of locations. NTT DoCoMo (TSE: 9437) extended an alliance with China Mobile (HKSE: 0941) and South Korea’s KT Corporation (NYSE: KT).

关键词：亚太地区；移动；电信

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The Asia-Pacific chemical industry continued to improve over the last six months, fueled by economic recovery, higher consumer spending and improved standards of living. The total profits of the big six chemicals firms in the region grew by 187.5% during the March to June period. The average stock price of the top six chemical companies by revenues as tracked by Mergent gained 8.7% over the period from June 14, 2013 to January 17, following signs of growth in the region and improvement across commercial construction and electronics end-markets. Threats of feedstock shortages, uncertainties about the economy and slower economic growth left most investors cautious. Nevertheless, joint ventures and acquisitions remained an option for some multinational companies that looked to the region to target new opportunities and optimize their business portfolios.

关键词：亚太地区；化工；原料；化妆品；塑料；肥料

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In the recent years the popularity of energy and sports drinks in Asia has increased due to changing consumer preferences and increasing healthcare awareness among the people in various countries in Asia. The energy and sports drinks are majorly consumed by professional sports people, gym goers and by working professionals and students that require a special beverage in order to boost their energy and stay active.

关键词：能量饮料；运动饮料；消费者爱好；日本；市场

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By 2017, the demand for butadiene will reach 4.2 million t/a in China, at that time the capacity will be 4.95 million t/a. In the future, the manufacture of SBR and butadiene rubber will still be two largest uses of butadiene, and the consumption of butadiene for the production of nitrile rubber will increase rapidly.

关键词：丁二烯；丁二烯橡胶；化工

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recorded a 5.4% expansion of global demand in international markets, a slightly faster rate than domestic travel with 4.9%. The strongest overall growth, domestic and international combined, was recorded by carriers in the Middle East of 11.4% followed by the Asia-Pacific with 7.1%, Latin America 6.3% and Africa 5.2%. The average share prices of six Asia-Pacific airlines tracked by Mergent climbed by 2.88% in the six months from July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Airlines continued to invest in service innovations, while strictly controlling unit operating costs to keep air travel affordable. Airlines saw acquisitions and alliances as a means of extending their networks, strengthening their competitiveness and bolstering their financial positions.

关键词：亚太地区；航空运输

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Asian economies remained soft over the past six months. The Philippines imported more rice after Super Typhoon Haiyan destroyed crops in November 2013, while India’s Food Safety destroyed crops and Standards Authority (FSSAI) blocked processed food shipments as they did not comply with labeling requirements. Most leading companies in the sector experienced moderate growth in sales and profitability in the latter half of 2013, fueled by higher overseas demand.Leading F&B companies faced less-impressive share performance. The average stock price of the leading food and beverage companies in the Asia-Pacific by revenues as tracked by Mergent increased by 7.24% over the six months period from August 8, 2013 to January 8, 2014. Merger and acquisition activity remained active throughout the six months, as companies sought economies of scale, aiming to maximize operating efficiencies and enhance market visibility. Initial Public Offerings (IPO) activity surged in the latter half of 2013 and was expected to remain active over the next six months.

关键词：食品；饮料；加工；出口；食品安全

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The sweetener market in the US is majorly dominated by players such as Archer Daniel Midland Company, Cargill, Tate and Lyle and Ingredion Incorporated. The demand for caloric sweeteners which include the High-Fructose Corn Sugar(HFCS), glucose syrup,dextrose,honey and other edible syrups have increased over the years in the US. In order to meet the domestic demand for honey, a total of 130.5 thousand tonnes of honey was imported in 2011.

关键词：美国；甜味剂；糖；市场

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I&I cleaners include chemical formulations used in disinfectants, sanitizers, and detergent manufacturing. I&I cleaning products are used in the general cleaning or maintenance of facilities. Though the product differentiation through chemistry is limited for I&I cleaners, there is huge demand for value-added I&I cleaners. During the past decade, the Global I&I Cleaners market has undergone an enormous transformation and is marked by rapid changes in formulations and the development of new products because of the stringent environmental and health regulations worldwide. The Global I&I Cleaners market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.24 percent during the period 2013-2018. The Americas is the leading consumer of I&I cleaners, accounting for a share of 40 percent, followed by the EMEA and APAC regions. The US is the largest regional consumer of I&I cleaners in the global market with a share of 21 percent. The market is more mature in the western countries with many market participants.

关键词：清洁剂；消毒剂；洗涤剂；化学配方；制造

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