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Latest update: 5 Dec 2008 - Issue 01

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Photo Strategic comings and goings in Spanish fashion
Mango and Inditex, Spain's high volume, mid-priced fashion retailers, are looking to Asia and the Middle East to boost flagging domestic sales. By contrast, Hong Kong's Esprit has targeted Spain's currently underperforming retail market as a central brick in its European retail plans....


Furniture & Furnishings

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Photo Knocking Australian furniture down to size
Australian furniture is getting smaller, to suit mini-sized apartments. The trend towards smaller furniture and fittings presents an opportunity for Hong Kong designers and manufacturers well-acquainted with economy-sized Asian flats....


Education & Training

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Photo Hong Kong on a learning curve in Indian higher education
Hong Kong education institutions and learning aids producers can fit into the growing Indian higher education system. Partnering ventures, specialist courses and technology are all being used by a new class of Indian education providers....


Jewellery

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Photo Never mind the credit crunch, sample the jewellery
- report from the China International Jewellery Fair 2009, Beijing
The Beijing jewellery show was little affected by global financial concerns. Product trends for 2009 dominated the show, incorporating new crafting techniques for precious metal and top-grade jadeite exhibits....


Garments, Textiles & Accessories

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Photo Peak season is off peak
November is usually busy for Jiangxi Province's garment wholesale industry, with winter and spring sourcing in full swing. But the economic downturn and unusual weather have resulted in a big drop in clothing sales; a combination of promotion, scaled back production and incentive sales is seen as stimulating turnover....