Monthly Archives: September 2010

Exporters tap local market Sun.Star, Philippines PHILIPPINE exporters are invading the local market amidst the slowing demand for the RP products abroad. With the lucrative domestic market, local manufacturers of export-quality goods are now aggressively pursuing a larger share of … Continue reading →

Mardin women to promote cultural heritage Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News A new development project was officially launched yesterday under the patronage of famous designer Cemil Ä°pekçi and aims to support women from Turkey’s southern … Continue reading →

Handicraft exporters target key markets Vietnam Economic Times, Vietnam VNECONOMY updated: 11/09/2007 The handicraft industry has increased export value by nearly 30 per cent in the last three years but needs to reform to compete with other regional exporters, according … Continue reading →

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 10/9 VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam Vietnamese firms funnel 1.2 billion USD abroad Vietnamese businesses had invested 1.18 billion USD in 227 projects abroad by the end of August, reported the Foreign Investment Department under the Ministry of Planning … Continue reading →

VAT on carpets a setback to exporters in Kashmir: CCEPC GreaterKashmir.com (press release), India MUDASIR ALI Srinagar, Sep 8: Urging Union Textile and Commerce ministry to exempt the carpet industry from VAT and Sales Tax, Chairman Carpet Export Promotion Council … Continue reading →

Artisans get a platform in Jharkhand Indian Muslims, CA By IANS Ranchi : Artisans and weavers in Jharkhand have now got a platform to exhibit their products, with the opening of Jharcraft, an exclusive showroom for them. Jharcraft, inaugurated here … Continue reading →

Himachal to revive Handicraft and Handloom Corporation by My Himachal News bureau on: September 6, 2007 myHimachal, India State Government would revive the State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation keeping in view its importance in revival of the traditional art and … Continue reading →

Handicraft exporters lose out as builders flout green norms Arpit Parashar Delhi Newsline, India NOIDA, September 03: HUNDREDS of small and medium exporters of cottage products stand to lose international customers as builders of a Noida mart have “failed” to … Continue reading →

Andros artisans impress BAIC By GLADSTONE THURSTON The Freeport News, Bahamas BI Service NORTH ANDROS – Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) Execu-tive Chairman Edison Key has thrown his support behind artisansin North Andros in their quest to retake the market … Continue reading →

Talahib is income-earner for Isabela villagers By Villamor Visaya Jr. INQ7.net, Philippines Northern Luzon Bureau Last updated 09:44pm (Mla time) 09/02/2007 JONES, Isabela–Talahib (cogon), a weed that grows abundantly in this interior town but largely ignored by residents, is providing … Continue reading →