1.   Canadian newsprint production and shipments slowed in August compared with July, led by a drop in consumption by U.S. daily newspapers.

2.   Canadian newsprint production fell and shipments rose in September, leading to another decline in producer inventory.

3.   Canadian newsprint production and shipments rose in July on strong demand in the U.S., particularly by daily newspapers that are printing larger papers because of increased advertising.

4.   It can take two or more years to add newsprint production.

5.   Pulp and paper producers declined after a report showing newsprint production exceeded consumption in February, while domestically-based stocks benefited from renewed offshore interest, traders said.

6.   Examples of opportunities included newsprint production in Malaysia and both newsprint and wood-free paper production in China.

7.   State television said Friday evening the government also will investigate possibilities of boosting domestic newsprint production.