Editor's Note
A point we try to remind people of (ourselves included) is that, regardless of prevailing trading conditions, business goes on. That’s a key point stressed in an article entitled, "2009 - Another Great Recession or a Great Opportunity?" Which side do you stand on? Click here for complete article |
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CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements as Premier Partner of APLF Event
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CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements takes pleasure in announcing its participation at the APLF event at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from March 31 to April 2, 2009. CRYSTALLIZED™ will be present with different platforms at APLF - Materials, Manufacturing & Technology (MM&T), Fashion Access and Prime Source Forum events. | Click here for complete article |
The Philippines - Better than Many?
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The Good News for the Philippines economy is that not all the news is Bad News.
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Half-day Conference on Effective Leather Sourcing
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An international half-day conference, to be held the day before the APLF - Materials, Manufacturing & Technology (MM&T) fair in Hong Kong. This is a “must attend” event for all those selling leather, supplying to the leather industry or buying leather products and footwear in Asia. | Click here for complete article |
China, Brazil, India and the US set up the G4 Leather Group
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Hélio Mendes, Executive Director of the Brazilian Tannery Industry Association (CICB), elaborates on the newly formed G4 Leather Group. | Click here for complete article |
Another Great Recession or a Great Opportunity?
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Put ten economists together and request an economic forecast from each of them, you will get ten different scenarios. This is because economics is not an exact science as mathematics is. New or unforeseen variables can manifest themselves which can change scenarios and sentiment from positive to negative, and vice-versa. It’s not easy being an economist. | Click here for complete article |
Ducati Model 271 - or Is It?
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On 14 Dec 2008 an Iraqi journalist threw two shoes at President George Bush. The consequences have been curious. The journalist, Muntazar al-Zaidi, is in jail. He may be pardoned or possibly end up with a 15 year prison sentence. | Click here for complete article |
Vietnam Good News
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Despite the world financial economic downturn, Vietnam’s total exports in first eleven months of 2008 rose to $58.5 billion from $43.6 billion - recording growth of 34.2%. | Click here for complete article |
Were You There?
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Did you (or your company) attend the very first APLF Leather Fair in Hong Kong in 1984?
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The Hide Market Crash
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The Hide Market Crash and Raw Market developments in 2009 discussed at APLF in Hong Kong (31 March - 2 April 2009)
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A Bit of Good News amongst the Gloom!
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As the organiser of several international exhibitions and events in the leather, fashion accessories, and apparel fields we are well placed to gauge the sector’s reaction to changing market needs and conditions.
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Here is Some Good News
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As the organiser of several international exhibitions and events in the fashion accessories, leather and apparel fields we are well placed to gauge the sector’s reaction to changing market needs and conditions.
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fMM&T India 2009 to Bring the Footwear Industry Together
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Footwear Materials, Manufacturing and Technology (fMM&T) 2009 is the fair the footwear industry is waiting for. In India, the footwear market is growing steadily and local manufacturers need to meet regularly with their international and local suppliers to keep abreast of the latest trends happening in this industry.
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