Monthly Archives: May 2009

Cuna Indians aim to strike tourist balance

Cuna Indians aim to strike tourist balance BBC News There is no doubting the appeal of this region, where on the 50 or so islands where the Cuna live, in densely-inhabited villages of bamboo huts near the quays, age-old customs … Continue reading

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Dileep trading corporation

Dileep trading corporation Economic Times, India NEW DELHI: Dileep Trading Corporation was set up by Dileep Baid in 1989. At present, with six companies under its umbrella, it is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of handicraft items. As … Continue reading

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Brunei Delegation Joins Asean Rattan Symposium In Myanmar

Brunei Delegation Joins Asean Rattan Symposium In Myanmar BruDirect Bandar Seri Begawan – A two-member delegation yesterday left for Yangon, Myanmar to attend the Symposium on Rattan Culture in Asean until June 1, according to a press release. Themed “Enhancing … Continue reading

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RI, South Africa reach regional economic cooperation agreement

RI, South Africa reach regional economic cooperation agreement Antara Interactive Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Indonesian and South African governments reached an agreement of regional economic cooperation to enter the Southeast Asian and African market. Minister of Trade Mari Elka … Continue reading

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Indonesia sees small economic impact from Central Java quake – report

Indonesia sees small economic impact from Central Java quake – report Last Updated: 29-May-2006 02:43:36 Sharewatch The quake struck the Central Java city of Yogyakarta, a major tourist destination in the area, and reportedly flattened the town of Bantul, known … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs Promote Handicraft Products At NAM-CoB Exhibition

Entrepreneurs Promote Handicraft Products At NAM-CoB Exhibition Bernama PUTRAJAYA, May 26 (Bernama) — Local handicraft entrepreneurs, in efforts to draw foreign investors, are taking the opportunity to promote their products at the Non-Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau (NAM-CoB) Ministerial Meeting which … Continue reading

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Make Felda handicraft fit for Harrods, urges Najib

Make Felda handicraft fit for Harrods, urges Najib Make Felda handicraft fit for Harrods, urges Najib The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: Handicraft made by Felda settlers can one day make inroad into Harrods in London if they are unique, said … Continue reading

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Marshall Islanders' Handicraft Display Awes Washingtonians

Marshall Islanders’ Handicraft Display Awes Washingtonians Yokwe, CA Some Washington state residents are finding out that there’s more to island life than sitting under a coconut palm tree. Presentations like the one in Auburn on May 20 give locals the … Continue reading

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Make Felda handicraft fit for Harrods, urges Najib

Make Felda handicraft fit for Harrods, urges Najib Malaysia Star, Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Handicraft made by Felda settlers can one day make inroad into Harrods in London if they are unique, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. … Continue reading

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Tegalwangi losing rattan competition

Tegalwangi losing rattan competition Jakarta Post, Indonesia Once a household name for its rattan furniture, Tegalwangi, in Cirebon regency, West Java, is not the city it used to be. Tough competition, especially from products imported from China, is among the … Continue reading

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