1.   Another reason for the decline is rising competition.

2.   But patent expirations, rising competition and rising research costs are also key.

3.   For now, investors are questioning if Hong Kong banks could sustain strong profit growth as they face rising competition in Hong Kong this year.

4.   Nike faces rising competition from companies such as Reebok International Ltd. and Converse Inc. in the mid-price range.

5.   Rising competition from countries with lower wages is hurting Philippine garments makers, the government said.

6.   The dispute underscores a growing belief among many Hong Kong executives that British-owned and -managed companies will face rising competition from China.

7.   The sale comes as the European Union collects its crop, signaling rising competition for world buyers.

8.   U.S. exporters also face rising competition from growers in other countries.

9.   U.S. exporters also face rising competition from South American crops.

10.   Wheat sank after Pakistan bought twice as much wheat from Australia as from the U.S. in a recent tender, signaling rising competition on the world market.