The Weekly News Update is a weekly roundup of business news from around the Asia-Pacific region, covering Fusion Consulting's core industry practices: chemicals, consumer & retail, financial services, industrial & logistics, information & communication technology, life science and media & leisure. If you have colleagues or friends who may be interested in subscribing, please forward this email to them and copy knowledge@fusionc.com.     China's water and wastewater treatment sector   Huge demand exists in China for clean water with ample opportunities for  investors, water companies or water technology suppliers in the municipal and  industrial water supply and wastewater treatment market. Market-oriented  regulatory changes have lowered pricing risk, and opened up the sector.    Find out what the needs, solutions and opportunities are.

Industrial & logistics

China - China to add 97 airports by 2020 Source: Bernama, 26 March 2008 China's booming economy and the clamour for air travel will see the country adding 97 new airports costing RMB450 billion (US$64 billion) including a second international airport in Beijing. As at end-2006, the country has 147 airports. The latest airport development plans by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China revealed that the number will increase to 192 by 2010 and 244 by 2020. The expansion will mean that 82 in every 100 people will live within 100km or 90 minutes' drive from any airport by 2020. Passenger volume is expected to grow 11.4% annually and cargo traffic by 14% until 2020. China - Freight Links buys 60% stake in Citic Logistics Source: Procurement Online, 24 March 2008 Singapore logistics firm Freight Links is paying RMB86.4 million (US$12 million) for a 60% stake in China's state-owned Citic Logistics, one of the top three chemical logistics players in China. Freight Links will become the biggest manager of warehousing and transportation services for chemical and dangerous goods, as well as the movement of oversized equipment in China. Citic Logistics has one of the most extensive logistics service networks across China. Its business includes road freight, finished car transportation, mass bulk cargo transportation and hazardous goods transportation. India - Blue Dart to increase warehousing capacity Source: Business Standard, 22 March 2008 Indian express-courier and distribution company Blue Dart, in which global logistics major DHL holds a majority stake, is to double its warehousing capacity to two million square feet in the next two years. The company is also planning to add 120 facilities - offices and service centres - and has earmarked a capital expenditure of Rs2 billion (US$50 million) for the calendar year. Currently, Blue Dart has 257 facilities in India.   The company handled 191,875 tonnes in calendar year 2007 and expects these initiatives to increase its business in India. It enjoyed revenues of Rs8.1 billion (US$203 million) and had a market share of 41.7% in the country in 2007.     View an example of our experience in this industry. Back to list of articles.  Visit our website to sign up for free intelligence on Asian markets.

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