Monthly Archives: June 2007

Big boost for handicraft industry The Swazi Observer, Swaziland THE handicraft business is to be boosted by an initiative embarked by Minister of Tourism and Communications Thandi Shongwe. The minister will be putting up speed points, assisted by the Banks … Continue reading →

Bohol handicraft products invade 2nd Visayas OTOP fair in Boracay by Rey Anthony Chiu Philippine Information Agency, Philippines Tagbilaran City (15 June) — BEACHWEARS, fashion accessories, headgears, shawls and souvenir items highlighting Boholano craftsmanship grace Boracay booths during the recent … Continue reading →

Vietnamese and Chinese border provinces set up working groups Nhan Dan, Vietnam The northern provinces of Vietnam and China’s southern and southeastern provinces that share a mutual border have agreed to establish working groups in an effort to beef up … Continue reading →

Fine arts industry to target key markets Viet Nam News, Vietnam HA NOI — Vietnamese fine arts and handicraft industry will focus on key export markets, including the US, European Union and Japan, to meet an export turnover target of … Continue reading →

Handicraft promotion to preserve indigenous art Borneo Bulletin, Brunei Darussalam MIRI – Janji Malaysia Art, an initiative supported by integrated forest resource and wood products company Samling Global, recently held a two-day Handicraft Demonstration and Promotion here to support sustainable … Continue reading →

Stall owner dreams big in small town Fiji Times, Fiji Akisi Bolalailai’s business is the only one of it’s kind in Korovou and she is determined to see it expand. Akisi’s handicraft stall at the Korovou market cannot be missed … Continue reading →

Havana to host Iran-Cuba Joint Economic Commission MehrNews.com, Iran TEHRAN, June 10 (MNA) – The 12th session of Iran-Cuba Joint Economic Commission will be held on June 13-14 in Havana, reported the Ministry of Industries and Mines here Sunday. The … Continue reading →

Tehran to hold handicraft exhibition MehrNews.com, Iran TEHRAN, June 9 (MNA) — The provincial handicraft and souvenirs exhibition will be held to coincide with World Handicraft Day at the University of Tehran from June 10 to 17. The most recent … Continue reading →

Fish skin handicraft Source: CCTV.com In north-eastern China’s Heilongjiang Province, the ethnic Hezhe people use fish for all their daily needs. Not only for eating, but also for making delicate clothes and decorations from its skin. On today’s Style Watch, … Continue reading →

Hue Handicraft Festival 2007 Saigon Times Daily, Vietnam The Hue Handicraft Festival, with the theme ‘320 years of Phu Xuan Hue – the handicraft, cultural identity’ will be held for three days from June 8 to 10 in Hue City … Continue reading →