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Over 300 jobs have been lost in Fiji’s TCF industry as result of the 20% minimum wage increase! The governments in USA, Australia, NZ, and Europe are fighting tooth and nail to save millions of jobs. Businesses are cutting down on costs to survive. Our main export markets, ...
The International Trade Committee considered it "urgent and essential" to table an oral question and debate on production and employment in the textile and clothing sector in the European Union, explained Portuguese GUE/NGL MEP Pedro Guerreiro, speaking at the European Parliament ...
Award winning designer Andrew Majtenyi will unveil his Autumn Winter 2009 collection at Pure London 8-10 February at Pure Olympia London. The 60 piece collection returns to his signature tailored looks, updated for this season, featuring a deep expansiveness of muted monotones ...
Virtual Fashion, a division of Reyes Infografica, a 3D software company based in Madrid and producer of 3D garment design and simulation software (VF Professional 1.5) is partnering with [TC]² to enable VF Pro as a garment integration resource for [TC]²’s 3D body scanning based ...
The Thai Nguyen Garment JSC has reportedly reaped US $4.5 million by exporting textile and garment products in the first month of 2009 and thereby posted a year – on – year growth of 94 percent. Its key export market of the US accounted for 60 percent of all shipments in January ...
Houman Salem, former CEO of Forplay, is set to launch his new line called delicious Sexywear. The new line was introduced at the 2009 "Halloween & Party Expo" in Houston on January 24th through the 27th. Salem and his new team met with some of the world's largest retail store ...
German chemical company BASF SE said Wednesday it is considering selling off its leathers and textiles chemicals business, which has seen low market growth and high competitive pressure. Ludwigshafen-based BASF said it had implemented a series of restructuring and efficiency ...
Milliken & Company, one of the world’s largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, and Winner Garment Industries Ltd., a manufacturer specializing in custom-designed industrial protective wear, announced that Winner Garment will now offer Amplitude, Milliken’s ...
Strict new safety rules for toys and other children's products take effect next week, a move that has been applauded by parents and consumer advocates but jeered by industry groups as overly broad and a jobs-killer. Beginning Tuesday, the law limits the amount of lead and ...
myShape Inc the Personal Shop for women on the web, introduces new Valentine's Day Gifts, jewelry, lingerie and more just in time to celebrate the most romantic holiday. myShape provides each member with her own Personal Shop where she can delight in fashions and accessories that ...
Following Bangladesh, clothing export from Vietnam is expected to catch up with India in the world trade market now. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) estimates that Indian clothing export will reach 9.2 billion U.S. dollars in this year, compared with 2008 exports of 8.78 ...
Today's economy is prompting girls to be savvy with their spending. Unemployment rates have reached percentages not seen in decades. Younger workers have been hit especially hard in the current downturn. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for ...
From the glamorous to the practical, this turns desires into reality with its appealing style and caressing cuts, reveals the feminine affection with oodles of attitude this summer at Cantabil stores. New trends of the season take over the entire collection with attires for the ...
Calling all fashionistas: Oscar wants you. The film academy is adding a Project Runway element to the Oscars this year by asking the public to vote on which dress the trophy presenter will wear. The academy tapped seven emerging designers to create gowns for the competition. They ...
The economic crisis has trumped bullets and bombs in the United States' intelligence agencies' latest assessment of threats to the country. That shift is a reflection of the depth of the unfolding recession, but also of the progress made in the war against terrorists and the ...
Expanding as the leader in the performance casual footwear category, Crocs Inc introduced its 2009 spring and summer collections. The new line-up, available at crocs.com and retailers nationwide, includes more than 20 new styles for men, women, and children all of which combine ...
Fabrics for the designer market on show at Textile Forum. From top end wools to finest silks, plains, fancies, embroideries, prints and and exotic animal skins – that’s the mix of fabrics for the designer market that will be on show at the next Textile Forum, being held from 18...
The Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) announced its celebrated week of Canadian designers and international inspirations will run March 16th through the 21st in the heart of downtown Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square under a new creative theme. Like a great song, a ...
Seven designers are vying for the opportunity to have his or her original evening gown worn at the 81st annual Academy Awards. The designers’ looks were showcased at a Feb. 10 fashion show at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences headquarters in Beverly Hills. The ...
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has published its fourth release of the global AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL), covering home textiles, apparel and footwear. The free list, together with a growing set of other chemical management tools, can be downloaded ...
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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%
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Stratford, Connecticut, the United States. ...
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...
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
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 ...