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Increased schooling in urban and rural areas have increased the penetration of writing instruments in India. Furthermore, the increased number of working people also supported the growth of writing instruments in India in 2012.

The rising awareness of the importance of maintaining regular personal hygiene and personal grooming routines among Macedonian men underpinned growth in men's grooming in 2011. Growth in the category was stimulated by the emergence of numerous new products as the strong growth recorded in 2010 continued into 2011.

With the introduction of the 4G LTE networks and the associated high speed data rates, videos become much a much more pleasant experience. Accordingly, the industry is counting on video being the initial big non-voice application. While carriers are settling VoLTE operations, they will simultaneously offer various video over LTE services and associated applications. The introduction of IMS with LTE offers the promise of various value-added offerings such as Rich Communications and other multi-media experiences involving voice and data. However, prior to reaching a multimedia experience for end-users, how will the operators generate revenues?

Pipe smoking is not a widely spread tradition in Uruguay and it has not been affected by the anti-tobacco legislation bans as pipes are usually smoked at home where the bans have no effect. There is a stable consumer base for RYO tobacco in rural areas among ranch and farm workers, which has not shown a significant variation after the implementation of the anti-tobacco regulations. The total number of RYO smokers has in fact increased since the 2002 economic crisis when many cigarette smokers...

The Russia Tourism Report examines the long-term prospects for the tourism sector but, in the short term, considers the negative consequences of an economic slowdown in the key source markets. The strong pick-up in growth in 2011 in visitor numbers from major markets (outside the former Soviet Union), including the eurozone, China, Poland and the UK, is expected to slow sharply in 2012, halving growth in arrivals compared with the previous year. Some recovery, however, is anticipated in 2013 and beyond.

Global Markets Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Theravance, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Theravance, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

GlobalData's new report, "Abiomed, Inc. Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Abiomed, Inc.'s market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Abiomed, Inc. market share information in one key market category - Cardiac assist devices. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

GlobalData's new report, "China Patient Monitoring Market Outlook to 2018 - Fetal Monitors, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors and Others" provides key market data on the China Patient Monitoring market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within six market categories - Fetal Monitors, Micro-Electromechanical Systems, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors,and Patient Monitoring Accessories. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

Sweet savoury snacks continues to be a very popular category, driven by the tradition and culture of consuming snacks in between meals and also at tea time. Although traditionally these were made at home, the increasing presence of women in the workforce with little time to prepare elaborate snacks at home and rising incomes that have enabled consumers to opt for ready-made snacks, have been key factors driving the growth of this category.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Wuxi MTLH Biotechnology Co. Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Wuxi MTLH Biotechnology Co. Ltd.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.