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Following tense discussions, an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures applicable to leather shoes from mainland China and Vietnam was finally initiated on 3 October 2008 (for more details concerning the initiation of the expiry review, see the Anti-dumping actions section of ...
Israel Barragan and his wife Isabel Navarro are hoping for a good Christmas at their home and kitchenware store Piu e Piu in Madrid, but say even buoyant sales are unlikely to save the three-year-old business. They rely on a 60,000 euro (48,940 pounds) credit line, renewable at ...
Global cotton demand will drop more than expected a month ago as slowing retail sales and tightening credit reduce purchases by textile mills, especially in China, the biggest importer, industry researcher Cotlook Ltd. said. Consumption will drop to 25.15 million tons in the year ...
Mongolian singer K Nominjin poses for photos in a vegetable-made garment to promote the vegetarianism for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia, Oct. 23, 2008.
Models display creations by Ukrainian designer Anna Bublik during fashion week in Kiev October 17, 2008.
A model presents a creation from Indian designer Abdul Haider's collection during the fourth day of Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai October 23, 2008. A model presents a creation from Indian designer Amit's Spring/Summer 2009 collection at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in ...
Models display creations by Russian designer Slava Zaitsev during Moscow Fashion Week October 24, 2008.
A new £24.5 million three-year deal between the UK Government and the fashion and textiles industries to help beat skills shortages and build a world-class workforce, has been unveiled. Skills Minister Lord Young said: “The Government values the important contribution the fashion ...
Following the success of the workshop in London in June and the waiting list which resulted, we have decided to run the programme again on the 20th November 2008 at 5 Portland Place London W1. This workshop takes an in-depth look at the Fast Fashion model exemplified by Zara and ...
Cotton rose in New York on speculation that rising soybean, corn and wheat prices will spur U.S. farmers to plant fewer acres with the fiber next year and as a weaker dollar increased demand for commodities. Growers in the U.S. cut cotton acreage 13 percent this year, according ...
Models present part of the women's 2009 collection "For Weronika" by Polish fashion designer Teresa Rosati during a fashion show at Warsaw Polytechnic building in Warsaw, October 28, 2008.
A model poses with Chanel's outsize sunglasses during a photocall at Christie's auction house in London October 28, 2008. The item is expected to fetch up to six hundred pounds at the Christie's 'Resurrection: Avant-Garde Fashion' collection sale on October 30.
Atop its pink factory in downtown Los Angeles, a sprawling banner declares American Apparel a "Compania Rebelde" (rebel company) and all over town, benches and billboards sponsored by the company shout "Legalize LA." While immigration is almost a non-issue in the U.S. presidentia...
The Indian rupee has depreciated to nearly Rs. 50 against the US dollar. But are the Indian exporters rejoicing? No, is the answer to the million dollar question. The reasons are not far to seek. The reason put forth by exporters is that it has come at a wrong time. They do not ...
Crossings Infrastructure (P) Ltd., India's leading real estate company engaged in the development of Rs. 6,000 crore project, Crossings Republik, UP's first private sector integrated city spread over 360 acres and coming up in the neighbourhood of Noida, Greater Noida and ...
Baruffa Zegna launches The Yarns for Fall/Winter 2009-10 seasons. Gossamer cashmeres: Daily luxury that cannot be renounced it is difficult to find a single expression that encapsulates the richness and preciousness of these products made using select and sought-after raw ...
With princesses on the guest list, together with the best of local and European couture, it's little surprise that Russian Fashion Week is now seen as an increasingly influential counterpart to the likes of Milan and London. The main event for the city's fashionistas runs from ...
Recession has struck the US economy quite badly. This is quite apparent from the available statistics which shows, apparel imports by the country have plummeted by nearly 4.15 percent between January and August 2008 to US $47 billion from $49 billion of the prior year. This ...
Studies show that 12% of the population suffers from asthma and another 40% from allergies; a leading Australian fabric supplier heeded the call of people and came up with a breakthrough in age care fabrics. Warwick, with branches in New Zealand and United Kingdom, recently ...
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana of Thailand arrives for the opening ceremony of the Russian Fashion Week and presentation of her collection in Moscow October 28, 2008. The princess sashayed along a red carpet on Tuesday before launching her new clothes collection and kick...
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Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has decided that ...
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's leading group for overall reform ...
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Emerging economies are ...
China cuts retail oil prices
China cuts retail oil prices
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner announced on ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
China is planning to clamp down on back door listings. A back door ...
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
A general view of Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland is taken ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
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Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualified for the 2014 FIFA U-20 women's World Cup following a 4...
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Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) stands with teammates Chris Bosh (C) and ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
Yao's gift of sport for all
Chinese NBA player Yao Ming teaches a boy with special needs how to ...