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To provide fog-prone equipments at the airports, The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has suggested Special Budgetary Provision to avoid heavy losses the airlines industry is incurring by diverting/canceling flights.
In a note submitted to the government, the Chamber says, the Airport Authority of India should also consider upgrading at least [...]

Thailand – Thailand’s garment exports have increased by 8.27 percent to US$3.205 billion last year, according to the Thailand Garment Manufacturers Association (TGMA). The US remains Thailand’s largest market for garments, importing $1.26 billion up to 7.26 percent accounting for 39.3 percent of total exports.
The EU and Japan were ranked second and third export markets [...]

Taking place this spring Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics will offer a glimpse into which fabrics, colours and textures will be in style for both international and Chinese Spring/Summer 2012 (SS12) markets. From 30 March – 1 April 2011 at China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China, and the on-site trend forums will help guide industry professionals’ [...]

Prada is on a hot streak in Asia with its recent first-ever Beijing fashion show and now the company has confirmed a much rumored Hong Kong IPO. Prada would be the first Italian company to list in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg.
Timing is good as luxury companies are enjoying resurgent growth led by China. “Current [...]

Two more international franchises, including another from the United States and a Singaporean restaurant chain, are now looking for master franchise opportunities in the latest wave of overseas businesses seeking out growth in Australia.
According to two new advertisements published this week, aged care group ComForcare and quick-service-restaurant PastaMania are both looking for master franchise opportunities. [...]

Arlington, VA – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today welcomed remarks by President Barack Obama during his State of the Union Address outlining his goals to continue rebuilding the U.S. economy, promoting U.S. competitiveness around the world, and creating jobs.
“I applaud President Obama’s laudable goals to grow our economy and enhance our ability [...]

The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International will see over 600 leading companies from the UK and overseas launching their finest collections of precious and semi-precious jewellery, gold and silver, as well as jewellery related products, tools and equipment, shop fitting and display.
In today’s market it’s increasingly important to gain that competitive edge. That means [...]

We are proud to introduce Fairtrade International (FLO) and a new brand new appearance. As of January 21, the online presence, name and logos of FLO have all undergone changes that better express what Fairtrade is all about; people first.
The new abbreviated name, ‘Fairtrade International’, is a reflection of our vision to simplify the system [...]

A boost in engineering construction helped slow the rate of contraction in the national construction industry in December according to the latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) in conjunction with the Housing Industry Association. While lifting 1.6 points to 43.8, the seasonally adjusted index remained below 50 indicating a contraction [...]

The membership and direction of the Federal Government’s new Food Processing Industry Strategy Group has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today (25 January).
Announced by Industry Minister Kim Carr at AFGC’s annual leaders’ forum last October, the strategy group – which industry has been calling for over the past two years [...]