Despite being confronted by high interest rates, local apparel accessories and packaging producers are efficiently supporting Bangladesh’s exports and economy as a whole, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Md. Faruk Khan has said. The Minister said this while speaking in the capacity of Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the fourth International Garment Accessories and Packaging Exposition (GAPEXPO 2013). Organized by Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Ex

CBME India, a brand new event for the Indian Child and Baby care products and service industry, will take place from 11-13 April, at Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre, Goregoan, Mumbai, India. Set up by the world's second largest event organizer, UBM plc, which has been organising CBME Shanghai successfully for the past 12 years, CBME India will provide an unrivalled business platform for this expanding market. Combining a high-level seminar and exhibition, CBME India will see a congl

The exports of garments and textiles from Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia grew to US$ 4.61 billion, up nine percent over total textiles and garment exports worth US$ 4.24 billion made in 2011, according to The Phnom Penh Post report. However, the rise in garment and textile exports is lower than the 10.2 percent year-on-year increase in Cambodia’s overall exports achieved in 2012. In addition to the economic crisis in Europe and the US, numerous strikes by garment workers was also

DressesSouthAfrica.com, a reliable online shop of wedding dresses, is pleased to launch its South Africa Wedding Dresses 2013 collection, which includes many hot styles, like sexy strapless beading sleeveless short mini taffeta dresses, V-neck beading dresses, and so on. "We offer cheap wedding dresses in the latest trends. There are many options available in our new collection, ensuring there is something for everyone," said Moyo Nesiama, CEO of the company. On the updated website of Dres

In the quest for a title, protecting your own turf is key, but character and greatness are built on the road, in the harsh environs of the opponent. The away team relies on its unified energy, collective swagger and every advantage to compete - each opposing player and fan standing in the way of victory. This college basketball season, select men’s and women’s Nike and Jordan Brand teams will face that challenge in new away uniform designs. The Nike Hyper Elite Road Jersey and Nike Hyper Elit

A celebratory mood is spreading in the CPM Premium segment in Hall 8.1. This hall hosting the 20th edition of CPM – Collection Première Moscow to run at the Expocentre in the heart of Moscow from 26 February to 1 March 2013 was once again fully booked in a very short space of time. At present there is a waiting list for this segment. "CPM PREMIUM is the best platform for presenting our high-quality brands Riani and Repeat. Here we have the chance to find the right customers for our collection

Factory workers complain that their low salaries are not keeping track with the price of goods and services. Ros Kuthea, who has been working at Vay Yang factory in Phnom Penh for seven months, said she gets $80 a month. She rents a room near the factory where she lives with three co-workers. "When I get my salary, I spend $60 for the room including water and electricity," she said. Daily food expenses for four people are $5. Rin Phea, 47, has been working in the same factory for two years

We all know that a great pair of tights is a really cost efficient way to update your wardrobe and transform your pins, but the majority of fashion styles out there are sheers featuring opaque designs. Which is all well and good, but with temperatures under 10 C and set to plummet, we're going to need something just a touch more substantial. Peekaboo Suspender tights are perfect for getting a really sultry look - they'll keep your legs warm, but shorts or a high hemline will reveal a hint

Quotations for purified terephthalic acid (PTA) in eastern China declined moderately last week, despite the price of paraxlyene remaining high. The price softness was attributable to a sluggish demand from polyester producers, which is creating some upward pressure on stocks of PTA, with only around 70% of output currently being sold on average, according to local estimates. Mono ethylene glycol (MEG) spot rates also presented an easy appearance, in face of similar market dynamics. Polyester

Perhaps the salient feature of the week in cotton trading was the start of state reserve auctions in China on January 14. A total of 318,067 tonnes was offered during the first 5 days, of which 174,346 tonnes were sold, representing a take-up rate of only 55%. No indication was forthcoming regarding the total volume from the reserves that would be sold at this series of auctions. In addition, reports suggested no additional import quota had been made available to those purchasing at the auction,