Bank lending is shrinking because of weak demand and tougher lending standards.

银行贷款由于需求疲软和更严苛的贷款标准而大幅缩水。

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In an environment of shrinking margins and flat demand, the edibles category is an area of growth and a category of some of the highest gross margins in a grower's product portfolio.

在现阶段利润低薄和需求萎靡的经济环境下，可食用产品确实是一个有潜力的领域，种植者可利用它们提高自己的毛利润。

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In the gulf, and elsewhere, demand for arable land is growing, while supply is shrinking.

在海湾地区，以及世界各地，对耕地的需求越来越大，同时供应却在缩小。

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This despite the fact global demand is shrinking due to the East Asian economic crisis.

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But will it be enough, given that domestic demand for electronics is shrinking fast and foreign rivals are taking market share elsewhere?

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Its sales may be enjoying a multi-year boost as emerging market smokers trade up from cheaper local competitors to premium Western cigarettes, but worldwide demand for their products is shrinking, and fast.

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