Handicrafts World News

Vietnam : VCCI digs out problems of handicraft industry
July 29, 2006/Fibre2fashion.com, India

Survey conducted by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) among foreign buyers to identify the problems facing the handicraft industry has highlighted poor designs and lack of product promotion as their two major hindrances.

Hoang Van Dung, Vice-Chairman of VCCI, informed that designs based on individual contracts from foreign buyers constitute 90 percent of export and lack their own creativity in absence of any incentive. (more…)

Handicraft industry identifies weaknesses
15:47′ 28/07/2006 (GMT+7)
VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam

Poor design and the lack of product promotion are two inherent weaknesses hampering, Vietnam’s handicraft industry, said Hoang Van Dung, vice chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He said these two problems were highlighted in a survey conducted by the VCCI to get feedback from foreign importers. (more…)

HCMC announces handicraft gift design contest
Saigon Times Daily, Vietnam
By DAO LOAN

(SGT-HCMC) The HCMC Service of Tourism and the city’s Handicraft and Wood Industry Association yesterday announced the second gift design contest called the Lotus Contest to look for best designs for making handicraft gifts for tourists.
Speaking at a press meeting to promote the contest, the association vice chairman Nguyen Thanh Minh said that the contest was open to all people. Contestants will submit their ideas to the organization board from August to October 31, and those with feasible ideas will be financed to make the sample products. (more…)

Mindef Scholars Visit Pusat Bahagia, Pusat Ehsan
Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam

Bandar Seri Begawan - A group of scholars from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) recently visited Pusat Bahagia and Pusat Ehsan as part of their community work project.

The group first went to Pusat Bahagia where they were briefed by the representatives from the centre and later were brought for a tour around the workshop and classrooms. (more…)

Local Food And Products Exhibition In Bandar
By Za’im Zaini/Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam

Bandar Seri Begawan - A total of 26 local companies from food manufacturing, local handicraft and furniture making sectors are participating a local food and products exhibition.

The exhibition will last for nine days until July 31, at the Bumiputera Commercial Centre in Bandar. (more…)

HANDICRAFT SUMMER PROGRAM UNDERWAY IN ORANGE WALK
LoveFM, Belize
July 25, 2006

Twenty children ages 12 to 17 are taking part in a handicraft summer program at the Banquitas House of Culture in Orange Walk Town. The program is being conducted by MAMAS, ‘Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres a Superarse’ or women helping women to succeed. We spoke with one of its members, Ofelia Novelo.

Ofelia Novelo: (more…)

Showcase Of SME Products In The Capital
By Hussin HJ/Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam

Bandar Seri Begawan - Twenty-seven SMEs are currently showcasing their products at the Local Products Exhibition 2006 at the Bumiputera Commercial Centre in the capital, as part of His Majesty the Sultan’s 60`h birthday celebrations for Brunei-Muara District.

The exhibition, which runs until July 31, offers a variety of locally made products such as biscuits, processed and canned food, custom-made handicraft items and furniture. (more…)

Turkey : Handicraft exhibition ‘The Blue Eyes of Freedom’ begins
July 24, 2006/Fibre2fashion.com, India

‘Ozgurlugun Mavi Gozleri’ (The Blue Eyes of Freedom), a handicraft exhibition has been opened by fashion designer Aybüke Baran.

Reason behind this exhibition is to promote and protect traditional Turkish handicrafts by showcasing 360 designs. (more…)