To mark the 65th anniversary of Thailand and Myanmar relations, an exhibition displaying the traditional textiles of the two Southeast Asian nations, was recently organized in Yangon, the former capital city of Myanmar. Hosted in ...
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Panasonic India launched its 100 thousand solar lantern project, a project to contribute 100,000 solar LED lights to people without electricity by 2018, the year which would mark the 100 th anniversary of the company. By the end of this ...
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The handlooms and handicrafts of the Northeast Indian state of Manipur have found demand in the neighbouring Myanmar, Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited managing director W Nilamani Singh has said. Addressing ...
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Bangladesh readymade garment (RMG) accessory manufacturers are eyeing emerging markets, including Japan, South Africa, Russia and Myanmar, as there is a decline in exports of apparel accessories to the traditional markets such as the EU and ...
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ACIMIT, the Association of Italian textile machinery manufacturers, will be present with its own booth at the upcoming Myanmar Fabric & Garment Industry Show (15-18 March). ACIMIT attendance at the show is justified by positive developments ...
Japanese automobile manufacturer Suzuki Motor has obtained the approval from the Myanmar government to establish a new production plant in Myanmar. The company plans to invest about $7m in its plant in Thilawa district, Yangon to start ...
Japanese media reports that the Japanese telecom operator KDDI Corp. is considering developing mobile communications business in Myanmar. KDDI has conveyed a willingness to participate in the tender held recently to Myanmar Government, and ...
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Myanmar apparel industry is expecting rapid export growth this year due to increasing demand for export orders from Japan and South Korea. Export orders for Myanmar clothing from Japan doubled from US$ 170 million in 2010 to US$ 350 ...
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IT spending growth in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to slow as countries including China and India grapple with emerging economic issues as a result of the world economic crisis, according to research firm Forrester. Spending by ...
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The final exhibition at The Textile Museum before its 2014 reopening will showcase the textile traditions of Southeast Asia and demonstrate how four contemporary artists integrate the best of the past into new works. “Out of Southeast ...
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Expropriation and resource nationalism will remain the main risks for miners in 2013, according to a report published Wednesday by UK-based risk consultancy Maplecroft. Since the appropriation of mining assets by governments continues to ...
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The Jakarta Post reported that steel products manufacturer PT Saranacentral Bajatama is planning to widen its market to include Southeast Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand to benefit from the low import tariffs ...
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The Financial Express reported that amid continuous downtrend of the export volume Bangladesh has moved forward to increase shipment to Iran. Officials said that Bangladesh mainly exports raw jute and jute goods to the Muslim nation and ...
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Network World-Traditional news companies and other websites covering this year's presidential election are preparing for a flood of Web traffic over the coming months,and not just from political junkies.Politically motivated hactivist ...
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Thai retailer Boutique New York City has entered into a partnership deal with the Spanish fashion brand Trucco. The retailer is soon going to open the Spanish-owned women's clothing brand’s first flagship store in Bangkok. The 127 ...
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